Archive: 7 September 2001
68 articles found
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin drives Seat van
Thaksin drives Seat van BANGKOK (AP): Billionaire Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has given up his luxury Mercedes Benz for a Seat van fueled by a locally developed blend of palm oil and diesel. Thaksin arrived at the Parliament on Thursday in the 7-seater green van, catching lawmakers and reporters by surprise. "There was some smoke when the engine was started but after that it ran smoothly," Thaksin told reporters.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pre-college courses thrive in Yogyakarta
Pre-college courses thrive in Yogyakarta By Bambang M. YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is common knowledge that senior high school graduates, who are generally not ready to face the state university entrance examination, are targets for the lucrative pre-university tutoring business. Participants in such courses are intensively drilled to correctly answer mock state university entrance examinations -- usually in a multiple choice format -- in the shortest time possible.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Disappearance of my car
Disappearance of my car From Sinar Pagi On Aug. 27, 2001 I parked my car in the parking lot of Atmajaya University, Jakarta, properly locked the car, then attended a lecture from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.. Not long after I found that my car had disappeared. After completing the reporting procedures, it was stated that my car was missing, even though I still had the car keys and the parking voucher in my possession.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pusri asks for lower natural gas price
Pusri asks for lower natural gas price JAKARTA (JP): PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri), the holding company of the country's state-owned fertilizer companies, has asked the government to further lower the current price for natural gas, the main raw material for fertilizer production.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Checked JP/Textile Textile products become less competitive in overseas market JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's textile exports performed remarkably well last year, rising operating costs, political uncertainty and the unstable rupiah have made the industry less competitive in such major buying markets as the United States, Europe and Japan. The economic slowdown in the U.S., the main buyer of Indonesian textile products, has also added to the problem.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Islamic-state dream haunts alliance
Islamic-state dream haunts alliance By P. Ramasamy KUALA LUMPUR: The notion of the Islamic state as articulated by Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) might have endeared the party to Malays in general, but it poses a serious threat to the survival of the opposition front, Barisan Alternatif. Soon, the Democratic Action Party (DAP) will have to decide whether it wants to stick with the opposition alliance.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Audit commision faces rising criticism
Audit commision faces rising criticism JAKARTA (JP): High expectations by the public of a thoroughgoing eradication of corruption have turned into strong criticism of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), due to its poor performance. The commission has been strongly criticized over the last few days for its lack of transparency concerning its internal assessment processes for wealth audit reports.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL launches world's first 'smart-card' for citizens
KL launches world's first 'smart-card' for citizens KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia launched the world's first national "smart-card" for citizens Thursday as Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad held talks with global hi-tech chiefs to accelerate development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). The smart-card wraps passport, identification, driver's license, medical and other personal details into one piece of plastic the size of an ordinary credit card.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat
Officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat JAKARTA (JP): After announcing its finding that 42 percent of 500 goats slaughtered in Jakarta were infected with toxoplasma bacteria, City Husbandry Agency officials kept silent on the problem on Thursday. The agency's head Edy Setiarto could not be reached since his telephone was constantly engaged, while his subordinates refused to comment on the matter.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Vague story clouds 'Pasir Berbisik'
Vague story clouds 'Pasir Berbisik' By Hera Diani Pasir Berbisik, **1/2 out of four stars; Drama, 106 minutes ; Starring Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Didi Petet, Desi Fitri, Drs. Purnomo (Mang Udel), Karlina Inawati Directed by Nan T.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Checked JP/Textile Textile products become less competitive in overseas market JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's textile exports performed remarkably well last year, rising operating costs, political uncertainty and the unstable rupiah have made the industry less competitive in such major buying markets as the United States, Europe and Japan. The economic slowdown in the U.S., the main buyer of Indonesian textile products, has also added to the problem.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
More Indonesian athletes arrive for SEAG
More Indonesian athletes arrive for SEAG KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The second batch of Indonesian athletes arrived here on Thursday for the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which open on Saturday. The athletes of several sports, including badminton, tennis, basketball, volleyball, tae kwon do, squash and judo were greeted by school students clad in Malaysian traditional attire at the Sultan Abdul Aziz airport.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
2002 state budget gives priority to education
2002 state budget gives priority to education JAKARTA (JP): The government has allocated the largest portion of the 2002 draft state budget for education and social welfare, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said on Thursday. Speaking at a news conference after a Cabinet meeting to discuss the final draft of the 2002 state budget on Thursday, the minister said the government would also allocate more money for development expenditure.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aceh students, SIRA oppose Megawati's visit
Aceh students, SIRA oppose Megawati's visit JAKARTA (JP): Expressing their pessimism about a possible resolution to the Aceh problem, the Jakarta-based Acehnese Student and Youth Association opposed on Thursday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the strife-torn province, while the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) in Banda Aceh said that the visit would not make any difference.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
New Irian flight route introduced
New Irian flight route introduced JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Privately owned airline company PT Trigana Air Service has opened a new route linking Jayapura, Wamena and Mulia in the country's easternmost province, with the aim of helping the local administration open up isolated areas. Puncak Jaya Regent Elieser Renmaur told Antara that PT Trigana was scheduled to serve the new route twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, using Twin Otter airplanes.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Australian English
Australian English As an Australian and an English language teacher, I strongly object to the article on the front page of Sunday's The Jakarta Post, Sept. 2, 2001 entitled Will British English survive? Having visited Indonesia over 12 years and lived here for five years, I have had to endure endless people (particularly in Bali) who, on learning that I am Australian, say "G'die, mite".
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / Big players in textile and fashion to join Jakarta Expo JAKARTA (JP): Big players in the world's textile and fashion industries will take part in Asia Global Sourcing (AGS), an international textile and apparel exhibition and conference, which will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center next month. The show, scheduled for 27 - 27 October, will comprise a buyers program, a conference and exhibition of the industry.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eight officers finally released
Eight officers finally released JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro finally released on Thursday afternoon the eight middle-ranking officers who had allegedly breached police discipline, a lawyer representing the officers said. "The eight have now been called to National Police headquarters by Bimantoro. I hope they will reconcile their differences and settle the matter internally," Suci Madio, the lawyer, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.6 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 25 57,500 Adindo Foresta 105 5 110,000 AGIS 125 -5 555,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 700 0 20,000 Alakasa 210 30 4,000 Alfa Retailindo 925 0 347,000 Alter Abadi 80 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 210 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,025 0 3,590,500 Apac Citra 335 0 60,000 Aqua...
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese leaders, UN staff to meet Megawati
East Timorese leaders, UN staff to meet Megawati DILI, East Timor (Agencies): East Timorese leaders and UN administrators will meet next week with Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who in the past has refused to talk with representatives of the fledgling nation, a top official said Thursday.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Askes' service unsatisfactory
Askes' service unsatisfactory From Pikiran Rakyat My relative and his wife are both civil servants and holders of state health insurance scheme (Askes) cards. He is on the fourth wage scale and his wife is on the third. His wife underwent medical treatment as an in-patient at Al- Islam hospital on Jl.Soekarno-Hatta, Bandung, from Aug. 15, 2001, to Aug. 20, 2001. As members of Askes they at first hoped that the scheme would provide special assistance or services.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Meat ---- 3x15
1. Meat ---- 3x15 Officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat 2. Tommy --- 2x21 Cars believed to belong to Tommy seized at workshop 3. Subway --- 2x16 $1.3b subway project may start next year 4. Bus ----- 2x20 People should reject bus fare increase: YLKI 5. Swiss ---- 2x21 Teachers key to education quality: Swiss minister ========== 6. Heading 7. Focus --- 37cm
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil climbs on Indian shortage
KL palm oil climbs on Indian shortage KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's crude palm oil futures touched the 1,085 ringgit major resistance level on Thursday on talk that India is facing an edible oil shortage and may cut palm oil import duties, traders said. In Indonesia, the world's second largest palm oil producer after Malaysia, such talk aroused demand from European buyers who believed they needed to stock up before India, the world's largest edible oil importer, came to the market.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cars believed to belong to Tommy seized at workshop
Cars believed to belong to Tommy seized at workshop JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police raided an automotive workshop late on Wednesday and impounded ten luxury cars believed to belong to the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, an police officer said on Thursday. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said the raid was carried out at the Reza Jaya 81 automotive workshop on Jl. Pahlawan, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies down late as yen slides to 3-week lows
Asian currencies down late as yen slides to 3-week lows SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies suffered another round of bruising late Thursday as the dollar extended its rebound against the yen to hit three-week highs. But the dollar's achievements against its Asian counterparts were relatively modest compared with its sharp ascent versus the yen, amid doubts over the sustainability of the dollar's rise in the short term, dealers said.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
APKASI rejects calls to drop antibusiness rulings
APKASI rejects calls to drop antibusiness rulings JAKARTA (JP): Top executives of the Indonesian Regencies' Association (APKASI) rejected on Thursday calls to drop various regional rulings, particularly on taxes and local government charges, which were disadvantageous to business. APKASI chairman Syaukani HR said that the regional rulings were needed to protect the interests of the respective regions, long ignored by Jakarta in the past.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
$1.3b subway project may start next year
$1.3b subway project may start next year JAKARTA (JP): The city administration hopes to start the construction of its Fatmawati-Kota subway project, which is to be financed by a Japanese loan worth US$1.3 billion, next year, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia overcomes Vietnam in SEAG soccer
Indonesia overcomes Vietnam in SEAG soccer KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Indonesia defeated plucky Vietnam 1-0 in a highly charged encounter at the Southeast Asian Games soccer competition that saw both teams reduced to 10 men for nearly the entire game on Thursday. Vietnam lost skipper Nguyen Quoc Trung, while Indonesia had to play without striker Purwanto from the fourth minute. Both men were sent off by referee R. Vijay from Singapore after they got into a scuffle.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Independent auditor needed for bank fund: Economist
Independent auditor needed for bank fund: Economist JAKARTA (JP): The planned investigative audit on the bank blanket guarantee fund must include an independent auditor due to the lack of public confidence on the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), according to an economist. "We need to question, can we really trust an audit by BPK," said director of University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM) Mohamad Ikhsan on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teachers
Teachers Thousands of teachers continue widespread strike. Page 2 Toxoplasma Officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat. Page 3 RP generals Philippines' retired brass return. Page 4 Film Vague story clouds 'Pasir Berbisik'. Page 7 Tennis Sampras downs Agassi in US Open classic. Page 11 Audit Independent auditor needed for bank fund: Economist Page 16 Australia Australia tipped for mid-November general election. Page 18
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI, Australia may widen extradition treaty
RI, Australia may widen extradition treaty JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia will study the possibility of widening their extradition treaty to cover people- smuggling offenses, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said after talks with three Australian ministers.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regencies reject calls to drop rulings on businesses
Regencies reject calls to drop rulings on businesses JAKARTA (JP): Top executives of the Indonesian Regencies' Association (APKASI) rejected on Thursday calls to drop various regional rulings, particularly on taxes and local government charges, which were disadvantageous to business. APKASI chairman Syaukani HR said that the regional rulings were needed to protect the interests of the respective regions, long ignored by Jakarta in the past.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1.Duit ( 2 x 25 )
1.Duit ( 2 x 25 ) Asian currencies down late as yen slides to 3-week lows 2. Market ( 1 x 35 ) Asian stocks end mixed, Tokyo stocks up 3. ( 1 X 35 ) KL palm oil climbs on Indian shortage 4. Survey ( 2 x 24 ) Tokyo-Mitsubishi largest bank in Asia, survey says 5. Oil ( 2 x 16 ) Oil steady after products stockdraw
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ozonation clarification
Ozonation clarification First, we would like to thank Mr. Sunarto for his letter published in the local media. Further to Mr. Sunarto's letter, we have received several follow-up letters and inquiries with regard to AQUA's ozonation process. We would hereby like to take the opportunity to explain and clarify the issue to consumers. We would like to emphasize the fact that Mr. Sunarto's claim stating that "the ozone used in AQUA is hazardous to consumers" is misleading.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.6 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 25 57,500 Adindo Foresta 105 5 110,000 AGIS 125 -5 555,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 700 0 20,000 Alakasa 210 30 4,000 Alfa Retailindo 925 0 347,000 Alter Abadi 80 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 210 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,025 0 3,590,500 Apac Citra 335 0 60,000 Aqua...
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Factions reject NGOs' proposal on commission
Factions reject NGOs' proposal on commission JAKARTA (JP): Most factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) turned down on Thursday the proposal advanced by NGOs for the establishment of an independent constitutional commission. The proposal was rejected based on the grounds that it would conflict with the MPR's power to amend the Constitution. The National Awakening Party (PKB) was the only faction that came out in support of the proposal.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to sell more Salim Group assets
IBRA to sell more Salim Group assets JAKARTA (JP): The powerful Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Thursday it would sell four more assets pledged by the giant Salim Group to the agency by the end of the year. The companies are wheat flour mill PT Berdikari Sari Utama Flour Mills, distribution company PT Indomarco Adi Prima, gift/souvenir maker PT Indogift Chuencher Indah, and an edible oil and fat manufacturing group of companies.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of teachers continue widespread strike
Thousands of teachers continue widespread strike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of public-school teachers in several regions continued their strikes on Thursday as their demands for six-months' back pay got the cold shoulder from regional administrators. In the East Nusa Tenggara town of Atambua, a state senior high school decided to close on Friday and Saturday after its teachers went on strike on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Checked JP/Textile Textile products become less competitive in overseas market JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's textile exports performed remarkably well last year, rising operating costs, political uncertainty and the unstable rupiah have made the industry less competitive in such major buying markets as the United States, Europe and Japan. The economic slowdown in the U.S., the main buyer of Indonesian textile products, has also added to the problem.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fretilin wins polls, seals majority in legislature
Fretilin wins polls, seals majority in legislature DILI, East Timor (AP): The party that led East Timor's 24-year struggle for independence from Indonesia has won the fledgling nation's first democratic elections, United Nations officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
People should reject bus fire increase: YLKI
People should reject bus fire increase: YLKI JAKARTA (JP): People should boycott the fare hike imposed by air-conditioned buses in Greater Jakarta as it is too large, a consumer activist said here on Tuesday. Indonesia Consumers Foundation (YLKI) general secretary Retno Widiastuti said that many people had filed complaints with YLKI claiming that the new fares were a financial strain.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Plan to swap Sinar Mas debt with govt bonds approved
Plan to swap Sinar Mas debt with govt bonds approved JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved on Thursday the government's plan to issue bonds to allow the Sinar Mas Group's huge debts to Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) to be transferred to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
The question of gifts
The question of gifts In the case of some government officials, gifts or grants are reaching astounding proportions in terms of the value involved. In others, they are worth monitoring because they were received mostly in the period 2000-2001. This phenomenon can be observed among the majority of members of the House of Representatives and cabinet ministers of former President Abdurrahman Wahid's government.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rector shot dead in Aceh
Rector shot dead in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): State Syiah Kuala University rector Dayan Dawood, 54, was shot dead by unidentified people on his way home from campus here on Thursday, just two days ahead of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the restive province. Dawood is the ninth public figure/official to be shot dead by unknown people in the last two years (see table). Police have yet to solve any of the killings.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Family's Problem Solving 2:00 News 2:15 Student's Debating 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Regional Program 5:00 News 5:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Traditional Performance 9:00 Feature 10:00 News 10:30 Music 11:30 Puppet Show Program 2 5:30 p.m.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
ave heralded an economic renaissance for Brazil. Proud of its past and excited about the future, Latin America's biggest p
ave heralded an economic renaissance for Brazil. Proud of its past and excited about the future, Latin America's biggest player must build on that strength to take a prime position among the global elite. As it celebrates the 179th anniversary of its independence from Portugal, Brazil is looking to the future as much as it is commemorating its past. In general, Brazilians, their business community and foreign investors are looking forward to the possibilities of tomorrow.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pupuk Sriwijaya asks for lower natural gas price
Pupuk Sriwijaya asks for lower natural gas price JAKARTA (JP): PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri), the holding company of the country's state-owned fertilizer companies, has asked the government to further lower the current price for natural gas, the main raw material for fertilizer production.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
A message from Brazilian Ambassador in Indonesia Jadiel Ferreira
A message from Brazilian Ambassador in Indonesia Jadiel Ferreira de Oliveira JAKARTA (JP): The Federative Republic of Brazil celebrates the 179th anniversary of its independence on Sept. 7, 2001. To commemorate his national Independence Day, Ambassador Jadiel Ferreira de Oliveira extends his sincere greetings to his fellow Brazilians and Indonesians.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Checked JP/Textile Textile products become less competitive in overseas market JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's textile exports performed remarkably well last year, rising operating costs, political uncertainty and the unstable rupiah have made the industry less competitive in such major buying markets as the United States, Europe and Japan. The economic slowdown in the U.S., the main buyer of Indonesian textile products, has also added to the problem.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bus protest causes terminal chaos
Bus protest causes terminal chaos JAKARTA (JP): Drivers of public buses serving the Blok M bus terminal protested on Thursday the terminal management's policy to change their allocated lanes within the terminal, leaving passengers there stranded and forced to leave the terminal to find alternative transport. Many of the drivers just parked their buses inside the terminal, leaving other buses behind them unable to enter.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat
Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat JAKARTA (JP): After announcing its finding that 42 percent of 500 goats slaughtered in Jakarta were infected with toxoplasma bacteria, City Husbandry Agency officials kept silent on the problem on Thursday. The agency's head Edy Setiarto could not be reached since his telephone was constantly engaged, while his subordinates refused to comment on the matter.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.6
Rupiah Rates Sept.6 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
How rich is Teten Masduki?
How rich is Teten Masduki? JAKARTA (JP): Teten Masduki, the well-known government critic from Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW), set an example of accountability on Thursday by declaring his wealth in public. "My assets include a cupboard, a stove, a refrigerator and three chickens in a cage," said Teten Masduki before participants at a seminar discussing the auditing of public servants' wealth. He made the revelation on the request of his fellow activist Farid R.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat
Agency officials silent over toxoplasma in goat meat JAKARTA (JP): After announcing its finding that 42 percent of 500 goats slaughtered in Jakarta were infected with toxoplasma bacteria, City Husbandry Agency officials kept silent on the problem on Thursday. The agency's head Edy Setiarto could not be reached since his telephone was constantly engaged, while his subordinates refused to comment on the matter.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sanitation poor at refugee camps
Sanitation poor at refugee camps PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Head of the West Kalimantan health office H.M. Torisz has expressed concern over physical conditions in a number of refugee camps accommodating people who fled the Sambas ethnic conflict. Torisz urged the water company owned by the Pontianak mayoralty to ensure the provision of adequate water supplies at the camp compounds as the poor water quality has caused some of the refugees to suffer from diarrhea.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Refugees refused in C. Kalimantan
Refugees refused in C. Kalimantan SAMPANG, Central Kalimantan: Dayak people have refused to allow 150 Madurese refugees to return to Central Kalimantan on the grounds that they have not apologized and made any pledge to abide by the Dayaks' indigenous customs and traditions. "The Madurese refugees forced their way onto ships to return to Central Kalimantan via Tanjung Perak harbor in East Java, but were soon rejected by the local people upon arrival in Sampang," said H.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pupuk Sriwijaya seeks investor
Pupuk Sriwijaya seeks investor JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Sriwijaya announced on Thursday that it would go ahead with plans to build the so-called Kujang 1B project worth US$350 million. Company Chairman Zaenal Soedjais said negotiations with potential local and foreign investors were still underway, though.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
President's accountability
President's accountability From Media Indonesia It is better for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle not to hamper the constitutional obligation of the President before the upcoming annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly on Nov. 1, 2001 as President Megawati has shown, although a little, her ability to perform well, work hard and effectively during her two months in office. Take, for example, the strengthening of the rupiah against the U.S.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
MAHB to gain from MAS
MAHB to gain from MAS KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said on Thursday it would gain from an expected turnaround at national carrier Malaysian Airline System (MAS) and a tie-up with Dutch airport operator Schiphol International BV. "An expected turnaround of MAS will contribute positively towards MAHB's financial performance," executive director Adnan Shamsuddin said at a company briefing.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Brazil ranks 3rd in FDI Confidence Index
Brazil ranks 3rd in FDI Confidence Index Despite diminished global economic optimism and concern over the U.S. economy, global executives will likely continue to increase their investments abroad, according to the latest FDI CONFIDENCE INDEX(r) report released on by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney. After US and China, Brazil moves up one spot to the 3rd position, displacing the United Kingdom and increasing its market attractiveness score.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Art Summit III * Theater by Rachman Sabur, Teater Payung Hitam (Indonesian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 7 - 8. * Music: Tarantula Hypertext O'rchestra (Italian), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3808283), 8 p.m., Sept. 9 - 10. * Theater Black Tent Theater (Japanese), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, 8 p.m., Sept. 12 - 13.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.6 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 25 57,500 Adindo Foresta 105 5 110,000 AGIS 125 -5 555,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 700 0 20,000 Alakasa 210 30 4,000 Alfa Retailindo 925 0 347,000 Alter Abadi 80 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 210 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,025 0 3,590,500 )Apac Citra 335 0 60,000 Aqua...
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Separatist pact holds: RP military
Separatist pact holds: RP military MANILA (AFP): A month-old ceasefire accord is largely intact in the southern region of Mindanao despite scattered skirmishes between government troops and Moro separatist rebels, the Philippine military said on Thursday. President Gloria Arroyo has sent a senior peace negotiator to the south to keep alive peace negotiations after clashes there last weekend left at least 15 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members dead. Military chief of staff Gen.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cybercrime verdict postponed again
Cybercrime verdict postponed again JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court failed to hand down a verdict for the second time on Thursday in the cybercrime case involving Tjandra Sugiono, a former manager of local cosmetics giant PT Martina Berto. Judge Chasiany R. Tandjung said on Thursday that the trial had been adjourned until next week so as to give an opportunity for other witnesses to be called.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Don't pollute Jakarta's rivers
Don't pollute Jakarta's rivers From Sinar Pagi As a Jakartan and nature lover, I am very concerned about the abundance of garbage in Jakarta's rivers. No one should carelessly throw garbage into the rivers of our beloved capital city because it increases the level of pollution, as can be seen, for example, in Kali Malang (Malang river). Today, plastic garbage and other non-organic waste in particular, clogs the water gates and disturbs the flow of the rivers.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion Week
Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion Week JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 top fashion designers will present their latest collections during Indonesian Fashion Week, which will be held in conjunction with a textile and apparel exhibition. The event, which is organized by PT Rantai Expo International in cooperation with London-based International Trade and Exhibition Group plc (ITE), is billed as Indonesia's largest fashion event of the year.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
On threshold of independence
On threshold of independence The announcement of the results of the recent peaceful and free general election in East Timor has placed the people there at the threshold of an independent state with the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (Fretilin) leading.
Fri, 07 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teachers key to education quality: Swiss minister
Teachers key to education quality: Swiss minister TANGERANG (JP): Education Minister of Switzerland Hans Ulrich Stoekling visited the Swiss German University (SGU) campus in Bumi Serpong Damai housing complex here on Thursday. In his remarks to a gathering of dignitaries, university officials and students' parents, Stoekling underlined the important role of teachers in an educational institution. "Teachers hold a key role in the education process.