Archive: 11 July 2001
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Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Sodomizer jailed for 1 year
<p>Sodomizer jailed for 1 year</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Sodomy defendant Nurochman, 26, did not react when a judge sentenced him to a one-year jail term on Tuesday for sodomizing a teenage boy in February this year.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Two killed by food poisoning
<p>Two killed by food poisoning</p><p> PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two people died and 18 others were rushed to hospital on Tuesday after suspected food poisoning at a wedding party at Kutayasa village in Baturraden district.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Many Turkish students study in Indonesian universities
<p>Many Turkish students study in Indonesian universities</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Unknown to many, since 10 years ago, Indonesia has become an alternative country for Turkish high school graduates wanting to undertake a university education.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Asian currencies declining, S'pore dollar at new 11-year low
<p>Asian currencies declining, S'pore dollar at new 11-year low</p><p> SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies suffered another hemorrhage late Tuesday as poor economic data from Singapore and Taiwan underscored the severity of the region's malaise, dealers said.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Tenaga to cut power reserves
<p>Tenaga to cut power reserves</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (AP): National power utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd. is considering halving Malaysia's electricity supply reserves, senior officials were reported Tuesday as saying.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Team proposes new bus fares increase
<p>Team proposes new bus fares increase</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): A joint team tasked to calculate city bus fares increases decided on Tuesday to drop the central government subsidy for bus operators and proposed new fares for city buses.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Mahathir hints at corporate tax cut
<p>Mahathir hints at corporate tax cut</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's 28 percent corporate tax rate may be lowered in the 2002 budget to be unveiled in October, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
KL, Thailand begin exercise
<p>KL, Thailand begin exercise</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian and Thai navy and marine police forces began a five-day annual exercise on Tuesday to improve security and curb encroachment into each other's waters.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001
<p>TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001</p><p>TVRI </p><p>.TB.30" .90"</p><p>5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings</p><p>6:00 News </p><p>8:00 Music</p><p>8:30 Documentary</p><p>9:00 Children's...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Resettling Pontianak refugees 'a must'
<p>Resettling Pontianak refugees 'a must'</p><p> PONTIANAK, Central Kalimantan (JP): Relocating the Sambas refugees now held in camps in Pontianak is the best thing the government could do, Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Agum Gumelar...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Enthusiastic mothers gather at stadium for prayers
<p>Enthusiastic mothers gather at stadium for prayers</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Under the scorching heat of the noon sun, hundreds of middle-aged women, dressed in Muslim outfits and holding rebana (tambourines), moved with the rhythm of the shalawat (short prayers) being chanted on...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans
<p>N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans</p><p> MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is slated to officially open the renovated International Airport of Sam Ratulangi and Bitung International seaport in the city of Manado and Bitung on July 16.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Cover Girl Aneka 2001, another stairway to stardom.
<p>Cover Girl Aneka 2001, another stairway to stardom.</p><p>Text and photo by Nuraini Razak</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Nervous teenage girls squeeze into their flashy designer clothes backstage.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Hendrawan keeps a low profile at Malaysia Open
<p>Hendrawan keeps a low profile at Malaysia Open</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): World Champion Hendrawan is keeping a low profile on his chances to grab the men's singles title at the four-star Malaysia Open next week, especially with the application of the new scoring system of the...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
New anesthesia procedure for painless labor unveiled
<p>New anesthesia procedure for painless labor unveiled</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Doctors here are introducing a new anesthesia technique which would allow expectant mothers to have natural childbirth with less, perhaps even no, pain.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.
<p>Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines</p><p> It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Everyone eligible to become VP
<p>Everyone eligible to become VP</p><p>From Suara Karya</p><p>In the run-up to the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly, who will be the vice presidential candidates has become a hot topic of discussion, particularly among legislators.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Gus Dur criticizes House conclusion on shootings
<p>Gus Dur criticizes House conclusion on shootings</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid shared the public's disappointment on Tuesday over the conclusions of the House of Representatives (DPR) on the Trisakti and Semanggi fatal shooting incidents in which 30...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
AGO names Arifin suspect in graft case
<p>AGO names Arifin suspect in graft case</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Businessman and politician Arifin Panigoro has been named a suspect for his involvement in several graft cases, the Attorney General's Office announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Honda seeks damages over patent rights
<p>Honda seeks damages over patent rights</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Japanese automotive giant Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said on Tuesday it was seeking damages from local importers of Chinese motorcycles for infringing its patents by selling products equipped with patented devices without...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
ING Aetna Life to maintain workforce
<p>ING Aetna Life to maintain workforce</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): ING Aetna Life Indonesia, a new insurance company formed from the recent merger between PT ING Insurance Indonesia and PT Aetna Life Indonesia, said it would retain its workforce obtained from the merger to strengthen...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
<p>Stock quotations on JSX</p><p>Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 10, 2001:</p><p> Shares Close Change Trading</p><p> Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,350 0 50,000 Adindo...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Authorities to raid pedicabs
<p>Authorities to raid pedicabs</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to launch another crackdown against pedicabs, which still roam the streets of the capital despite a 1988 ban.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans
<p>N. Sulawesi displays ambitious port plans</p><p> MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is slated to officially open the renovated International Airport of Sam Ratulangi and Bitung International seaport in the city of Manado and Bitung on July 16.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Money politics in MPR
<p>Money politics in MPR</p><p>From Suara Karya</p><p>People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais and his deputy Sutjipto are well aware of the rampant money politics ahead of the Assembly's special session on Aug. 1, 2001.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
PDIP to convene its own meeting of party leaders
<p>PDIP to convene its own meeting of party leaders</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Officials from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Tuesday they would convene a meeting of political party leaders, with July 15 identified as the most likely date.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Marsillam appointed as new AG
<p>Marsillam appointed as new AG</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid appointed on Tuesday his old friend and current Minister of Justice and Human Rights Marsillam Simanjuntak as the new attorney general to replace the late Baharuddin Lopa.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Steady exodus from C. Aceh continues
<p>Steady exodus from C. Aceh continues</p><p> BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): There remained a steady exodus of people from Central Aceh to coastal areas in the province as concerns rose following a warning from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group that they would step up attacks...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
KL palm oil shrugs off data, jumps on CBOT
<p>KL palm oil shrugs off data, jumps on CBOT</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures shrugged off bearish July 1-10 exports data and closed sharply higher on Tuesday on rises in soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) electronic trading.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Malaysia, Thailand still at odds on car tariffs
<p>Malaysia, Thailand still at odds on car tariffs</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia said on Tuesday it was still negotiating how to compensate Thailand for delaying reductions on import tariffs for automobiles.</p><p>"Nothing yet.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Govt has yet to draft plan to end forest fires
<p>Govt has yet to draft plan to end forest fires</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): While neighboring countries have been complaining about the choking haze caused by Indonesia's forest fires and have called on Indonesia to take action to deal with the problem, the Ministry of Forestry...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
15 people killed in ship collision
<p>15 people killed in ship collision</p><p> PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Fifteen people were killed and five others were missing after a traditional wooden ship, the KM Halimun 02, carrying 156 people, including six crew members, collided on Monday night with the PL Otelo, a...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Olympic Open to go on as scheduled despite security fears
<p>Olympic Open to go on as scheduled despite security fears</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Organizers said on Tuesday the Rp 350 million (US$30,000) 2001 Olympic Open golf tournament would go ahead as scheduled from July 31 to Aug.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RP seeks China's aid against drugs
<p>RP seeks China's aid against drugs</p><p> MANILA (AP): The Philippines will seek greater cooperation with China to stem the growing influx of a methamphetamine called "shabu" from its Asian neighbor, a government official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Indonesia's DI asked to join Airbus 'superjumbo' production
<p>Indonesia's DI asked to join Airbus 'superjumbo' production</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company NV. (EADS) has asked Indonesia to take part in the production of Airbus Industrie's giant A380 jet airplane, the government...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Govt urged to heed Telkom-AriaWest row
<p>Govt urged to heed Telkom-AriaWest row</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The government should pay greater attention to the lingering dispute between state PT Telkom and PT AriaWest International, as it could impact on Indonesia's position in the international forum, a senior...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Not Rowan's but mine
<p>Not Rowan's but mine</p><p> After reading your article Balai perupa honors three art forms from Pavan Kapoor in the Sunday, June 17, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post, I am writing to offer my criticism on this subject.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Tasting not so spicy dishes from the island of Lombok
<p>Tasting not so spicy dishes from the island of Lombok</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The word Lombok might remind one of the beautiful tourist island in West Nusa Tenggara. But, like many places in the country, the island also has traditional food renowned as far as the capital city.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Mahathir's vision of a 'Bangsa Malaysia'
<p>Mahathir's vision of a 'Bangsa Malaysia'</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR: The vision spelt out by Datuk Seri Mahathir Mohamad of the Barisan Nasional coalition eventually evolving into a single party and the call by Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to discard racial politics...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Shootings
<p>Shootings Gus Dur criticizes House's conclusion on shootings. Page 2 </p><p>School Parents prepare bribes for school admission. Page 3 </p><p>Human rights Rights violations: Who is to blame? Page 4</p><p>Heart Artificial heart offers hope for...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Bogor water firm to raise prices
<p>Bogor water firm to raise prices</p><p> BOGOR (JP): Bogor regency-owned tap water company PAM Bogor will raise its water rates for customers by around 42 percent from the current rate of Rp 775 per cubic meter of water to Rp 1,100 starting the end of this year or early next...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
<p>Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership</p><p> Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Thailand praised for new drug
<p>Thailand praised for new drug</p><p> BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand was praised in a report issued on Tuesday by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for its efforts in producing a powerful new antimalaria drug.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
African dies of vodka, heroin
<p>African dies of vodka, heroin</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): An African died a horrible death on Tuesday morning, after reportedly swallowing a lethal mixture of vodka and heroin at his apartment in Tower II of Rasuna Said Apartments in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Gen. Bimantoro takes 10-day leave of absence
<p>Gen. Bimantoro takes 10-day leave of absence</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro is taking a leave of absence, following Monday's incident when 150 middle-ranking police officers managed to make rebellious statements against him, in a...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Parents prepare bribes for school admission
<p>Parents prepare bribes for school admission</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): There is a popular expression among parents when the time comes to register their children for high school: buka toko (open shop).</p><p>Meaning? Basically, bribery.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RP vows to hit Abu Sayyaf with arrest of its leader
<p>RP vows to hit Abu Sayyaf with arrest of its leader</p><p> ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): The Philippine military expects to smash the Muslim Abu Sayyaf group holding 19 Filipino and two American hostages after capturing a key leader, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Improving Jakarta-Washington relations
<p>Improving Jakarta-Washington relations</p><p> SINGAPORE: Moving cautiously to re-establish contacts with the Indonesian military, the Bush administration may win Congressional support for its effort, but only if there is change for the better in Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RI plans cut in rubber output by 70,000 metric tons
<p>RI plans cut in rubber output by 70,000 metric tons</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday that it planned to cut rubber production by 70,000 metric tons starting next year as part of a joint effort with Thailand and Malaysia to boost world rubber prices.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 10
<p>Rupiah rate July 10</p><p> Bank notes rates TT rates</p><p> Buying Selling Buying Selling</p><p> Rp Rp Rp Rp</p><p> U.S. dollar 1 10,849.00 11,849.00 11,292.00 11,406.00</p><p>Australian dollar 1 5,530.82 6,046.54 5,756.66 5,820.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Participant dies at jamboree
<p>Participant dies at jamboree</p><p> PURWOKERTO, Jawa Tengah: A participant of the National Boy Scout Jamboree 2001 died from a serious illness at a local hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, a committee member said.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Policemen sent for fear of new violence in Poso
<p>Policemen sent for fear of new violence in Poso</p><p> PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Police have been dispatched to Tentena, a town about 50 kilometers south of Poso, and Ampana subdistrict in Poso following Monday's outbreak of violence, which resulted in at least 100...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Worthless HCI Card
<p>Worthless HCI Card</p><p> Before I became a member of Hotel Club Indonesia (HCI), I was told that the HCI Card, at Rp 350,000 per year, entitles me to among others, special benefits, discounts and privileges at Natour's chain of hotels.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Next LoI to IMF will involve fewer targets: Official
<p>Next LoI to IMF will involve fewer targets: Official</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The contents of the government's next Letter of Intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will cover only about half the number of economic reform targets as are contained in the current...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Deutsche Bank to buy SeoulBank
<p>Deutsche Bank to buy SeoulBank</p><p> SEOUL (AFP): Deutsche Bank is in talks to buy a stake in SeoulBank, the South Korean lender rescued from bankruptcy by the government, a senior official said.</p><p>The German bank is acting through one of its investment funds.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Japan demands review of U.S.-Japan deal on troops
<p>Japan demands review of U.S.-Japan deal on troops</p><p> TOKYO (AP): Angered by U.S. delays in handing over an American serviceman suspected of rape, a parliamentary committee on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding a review of the agreement governing U.S. troops in Japan.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Hectic schedule awaits newly crowned Angie
<p>Hectic schedule awaits newly crowned Angie</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Wimbledon girls' singles champion Angelique Widjaja arrived home on Tuesday, surprised to see so many people flocking the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport upon her arrival.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RI karate squad issued visas to Japan
<p>RI karate squad issued visas to Japan</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Southeast Asian (SEA) Games karate squad was issued the required visas on Tuesday to enter Japan. The visas had been delayed after the squad failed to submit all of the required documents.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
IMF sees RP growth at 3%
<p>IMF sees RP growth at 3%</p><p> WASHINGTON, July 9 (AFP) - The IMF on Monday forecast economic growth in the Philippines this year of three percent -- slightly better than some recent international forecasts, but below last year's pace of 3.9 percent.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
E. Timor court begins long-awaited trial
<p>E. Timor court begins long-awaited trial</p><p> DILI (Reuters): East Timor began its first long-awaited trial for crimes against humanity in Dili this week, a landmark move toward achieving justice for violence linked with the territory's vote for independence nearly two...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Japan faces skepticism over security role
<p>Japan faces skepticism over security role</p><p>By Kavi Chongkittavorn</p><p> BANGKOK: As China rapidly improves its position in the global community, in economic, political and security areas, Japan is shifting its foreign and security policies to safeguard its...