Archive: 2 February 2001
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Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270), until Feb. 28. * Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 34833954), until Feb. 6. * Photo: Milenium Moment, Anggota Galeri Cahya, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 33, South Jakarta, until Feb. 8.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. Merapi
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. Merapi By Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mbah Maridjan takes a deep drag on his cigarette, the very picture of serenity. As Mount Merapi rumbles ominously, threatening to explode and bury the surrounding area in a blanket of lava and ash, the old man sits calmly while others tremble. His hair is gray and his skin wrinkled by his years, but Mbah Maridjan, the gatekeeper of Merapi, knows the volcano better than anyone.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Patrols have been increased along Malaysia's borders with Indonesia and the Philippines to catch refugees who may try to flee political upheaval in those countries, a newspaper reported on Thursday. Malaysian deputy Defense Minister Mohamad Shafie Apdal said military forces along the coast and in border areas had been placed on alert in response to unrest in the two neighboring countries, The Star newspaper said.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
UI students sue rector over suspensions
UI students sue rector over suspensions JAKARTA (JP): Six University of Indonesia students who were suspended for staging a rally protesting against additional college fees, filed a lawsuit at the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN) against the University's rector on Thursday. Speaking at the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH), one of the students, Dhoho A. Sastro, said the suit was filed to demand the revocation of the rector's decision No. 266/2000 concerning their suspension.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup HANOI (Reuters): State oil monopoly Petrovietnam and a unit of Russia's gas giant Gazprom plan to set up a venture soon to tap natural gas off Vietnam's central coast, official media reported on Thursday. The Saigon Times Daily newspaper said Petrovietnam's Petroleum Investment and Development Co and Gazprom's Zarubezhneftegaz would tap the gas from Block 112 in the Tonkin Gulf off the central provinces of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese becoming guests in their own land
East Timorese becoming guests in their own land The following are excerpts from an interview with sociologist George Junus Aditjondro with The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti, following his one-week visit to East Timor in early January. He lectures at Newcastle University in Australia and is a long-time researcher on East Timor and other areas with pro-independence movements.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian cars to fuel growth
SE Asian cars to fuel growth HONG KONG (AFP): South Eastern Asian motor markets are expected to lead global growth over the next five years driven by increased volumes and greater vehicle variety, a leading global bank said Wednesday. A report released by ING Barings said automobile manufacturers and industry experts predicted an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8 percent for the region's vehicle market over the next five years.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to prevent further political turmoil, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) suggested that President Abdurrahman Wahid step aside and let Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri take the lead.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A gunfight between disputed security personnel took place on Thursday in two villages, Lateri and Passo in Teluk Ambon Baguala district some 12 kilometers east of Ambon, forcing hundreds of residents to flee the area, an official said. "It's true that there was a gunfight between police and Marine troops today.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina under pressure to continue unleaded gasoline
Pertamina under pressure to continue unleaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): Retailers of unleaded gasoline for two-stroke engines (BB2L) came to the office of state-own oil company Pertamina on Thursday, demanding a cancellation of the company's decision to cease production of the gasoline by January 2002. Grouped under the Association of BB2L Entrepreneurs (APBB) and the Communication Forum of BB2L Retailers (FORSI BIRU), the retailers said the decision would put an end to their business.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Residents complain about pollution
Residents complain about pollution BOGOR (JP): A leather processing plant located on Jl. Raya Tlajung Udik has been accused of disposing of its waste improperly and polluting neighborhood wells, an official has said. Alamsyah MM, the head of the Environmental Impact Management Agency in Bogor regency, said here on Thursday that the wells now smelled bad and the water had changed color.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman-House clash can be avoided
Abdurrahman-House clash can be avoided SINGAPORE: Indonesia could be heading towards a constitutional duel, depending on what Parliament chooses to do with an investigation report which found that President Abdurrahman Wahid had acted improperly in two cases of public finance. If the legislators give vent to their frustrations at having been sidelined, one could see the start of a messy impeachment process.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indomaret's existence questioned
Indomaret's existence questioned JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has questioned the existence of "Indomaret" minimarkets due to their inappropriate locations, as they are mostly found in housing complexes. Head of the City Economy Development Office, Dameria Saragih, said on Thursday that her officials, along with the other agencies which had issued the necessary permits for the minimarkets, were evaluating the case.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Majority of House factions endorse investigation result
Majority of House factions endorse investigation result JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives voted to endorse the result of the investigation into the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) and Brunei financial scandals on Thursday. A walkout by the 51-member National Awakening Party (PKB) faction marked the plenary session, which also saw the tiny Love the Nation Democratic Party (PDKB) faction becoming the only political grouping to vote against the investigation result.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBB to expel two for going against party line
PBB to expel two for going against party line JAKARTA (JP): The Crescent Star Party (PBB) executive board will dismiss legislators Hartono Mardjono and Abdul Qodir Djaelani from the party's membership over their claim that they are the legitimate chairman and secretary-general of the party, respectively. One of the party's deputy chairmen, Hamdan Zoelva, said on Thursday that their action cannot be tolerated and that the party would dismiss the two legislators.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timor forms national army from ranks of guerrillas
East Timor forms national army from ranks of guerrillas AILEU, East Timor (AP): After resisting Indonesia's military occupation for 24 years, East Timor's scrappy guerrilla force was transformed on Thursday into the core of a new national army. In an emotional ceremony, the former rebels lowered their guerrilla flag and replaced it with the blue-and-white banner of the United Nations, which will oversee their transition.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Merapi's rumblings a sobering forewarning
Merapi's rumblings a sobering forewarning By Tarko Sudiarno and Nugroho C.H. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi's return to activity in recent weeks is much more than a natural phenomenon for many Javanese. For them, viewing Merapi as part of a trio of sacred kingdoms in Central Java, it is a sobering warning that all is not well with the country.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Demonstrators turn out if force outside House
Demonstrators turn out if force outside House JAKARTA (JP): Braving heavy rain, thousands of protesters swarmed the streets around the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday to apply pressure on President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to resign over alleged involvement in two financial scandals. Thousands of others converged on the same site with contradictory calls, only to spark verbal clashes.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indisciplined bus drivers
Indisciplined bus drivers From Suara Karya My observation of traffic in the capital city of Jakarta (DKI) reveals that traffic jams which occur nearly everywhere in DKI are mainly caused by indisciplined public bus drivers. For example, they stop their buses indiscriminately, including at no- stopping zones, and they park their buses, while waiting for passengers, at no parking zones, not to mention "strategic" spots. These actions inconvenience road users.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Daihatsu's new city car set to enter tight market
Daihatsu's new city car set to enter tight market JAKARTA (JP): PT Daihatsu Astra Motor launched on Thursday its new city car, the Young Recreational Vehicle (YRV), with an upbeat annual sales target of 1,000 units amid an estimated sluggish market. Daihatsu vice president Noertjahjo Darmadji said the YRV was targeting a market niche to help it sell amid this year's tight competition.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two would-be haj pilgrims die
Two would-be haj pilgrims die SURABAYA: Two elderly people who were scheduled to go on the haj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, passed away before they were able to make the pilgrimage. Muntiah, 90, died on Tuesday, a day after her scheduled departure, while Hasan Qomar, 69, died of heart failure on his scheduled date of his departure last week, the deputy secretary of the Haj Embarkation Committee in Surabaya, Djoko Surono, said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Perhutani loses $49m through theft
Perhutani loses $49m through theft JAKARTA (JP): State-owned forestry company Perum Perhutani lost Rp 464.8 billion (US$49 million) worth of trees last year because of widespread theft at its forestry concessions on Java. Perhutani President Abas Ts told reporters on Wednesday that some 2.3 million trees, mostly teakwood, were stolen during the year, down from 2.6 million lost in 1999.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local officials are 'not qualified'
Local officials are 'not qualified' TANGERANG (JP): Most local officials are not qualified because their appointment is affected by conflicting interests, which explains why they give a poor service to the public, an activist said on Thursday. Chairman of Tangerang Government Watch Tommy Wismantoro said most officials in the town do not understand how to do their jobs.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia won't follow U.S. Fed rate cut move: Official
Bank Indonesia won't follow U.S. Fed rate cut move: Official JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) will maintain its tight monetary policy despite the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 0.5 percent on Wednesday, central bank deputy governor Miranda Goeltom said here on Thursday. Miranda said Bank Indonesia would not loosen its monetary policy because high inflation still haunted the country's economy. "We will not follow (the Fed rate cut). The conditions (in the U.S.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Residents wish to stay put despite volcanic hazards
Residents wish to stay put despite volcanic hazards MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The government will not insist that residents living on the slopes of Mount Merapi leave their homes and relocate to another area despite the mountain's frequent volcanic activity. Speaking during a brief visit on Wednesday to the Babadan Observation Post, Minister of Resettlement and Infrastructure Erna Witoelar maintained that inhabitants around the active volcano had chosen to reside there by choice.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Clerics should be introspective
Clerics should be introspective From Republika I would like to underline the news contained in Republika of Jan. 24 on Wimar Witoelar's statement made before journalists, saying that President Abdurrahman Wahid was planning to sweep his cabinet of New Order elements, because the current administration is not clean from New Order elements. "We must clean it every day", Wimar said laughingly. Only he knew whom he was laughing at.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Toshiba, Funai form JV in RI
Toshiba, Funai form JV in RI TOKYO (Dow Jones): Toshiba Corp. and Funai Electric Co. said Thursday they will establish in March a joint venture in Indonesia to manufacture color-picture tubes (CPTs) for television sets. The new company, provisionally called "Display Device Indonesia", will be capitalized at $40 million. In terms of shareholdings, including preferred stock, Funai will hold a 65 percent stake in the joint venture, and Toshiba will hold the remaining 35 percent.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indocitra Finance to change its core business focus
Indocitra Finance to change its core business focus JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed multi-financing company PT Indocitra Finance said on Thursday it was planning to convert itself into an investment firm due to the gloomy outlook for its present business activities. Indocitra commissioner Glenn Gouw said the change in the business focus was part of the essential business strategy to keep its operation afloat.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court decides Syahril's graft trial to continue
Court decides Syahril's graft trial to continue JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Thursday to continue the graft trial of Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Syahril Sabirin, citing juridical pertinence. Soebardi, who presided over the hearing, said the panel of judges had found the prosecutors' indictment clear enough to proceed with the trial. "We just looked at the elements in the prosecutors' indictment which fulfill juridical requirements.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fill your night with three floors of fun at The beat
Fill your night with three floors of fun at The beat JAKARTA (JP): This week we've got The beat. It's brand new, it's in Kemang and it bills itself as one-stop entertainment. Does it pass muster, and can we expect The beat to make its mark on the already crowded Kemang scene? Or will it just beat it? Here's our thoughts on the matter. Location: Jl. Kemang Raya No. 29, Kemang, South Jakarta.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
20,000 flee RP volcano
20,000 flee RP volcano MANILA (AFP): About 20,000 people living around Mayon volcano in the eastern Philippines have been evacuated to safer areas amid signs of a looming eruption, state television reported on Thursday. The government carried out the evacuation on the recommendation of government volcanologists, PTV-4 reported quoting Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supporters, opponents of Gus Dur rally again
Supporters, opponents of Gus Dur rally again JAKARTA (JP): As most factions of the House of Representatives (DPR) accepted on Thursday the recommendations of the special committee on the Bulog and Brunei scandals, thousands of supporters and opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid took to the streets in various cities for the fourth time since Monday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hotel vandalism affects tourism
Hotel vandalism affects tourism BATAM, Riau: Acts of vandalism against the Oasis Hotel in Batam last Thursday has affected the tourist business, chairman of the Batam branch of the Association of Indonesian Restaurants and Hotels (PHRI) Urmy Sungkar says. Speaking to The Jakarta Post on Thursday, Urmy said that he deeply regretted the violent actions of unidentified men against the hotel. "Many tourists have canceled their plans to visit Batam," He said. He did not go into detail.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers violate code of ethics frequently: Survey
Lawyers violate code of ethics frequently: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Most lawyers believe that code of ethics violations are rampant among them, with bribery topping the list, a recent survey reveals. The survey, conducted by the Jakarta-based Center of Indonesian Legal and Policies Studies (PSHKI) on 386 lawyers from six cities in the country, concludes that nearly 90 percent of respondents admitted to having knowledge of fellow lawyers' misconduct.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Analysts give mixed reactions on Gus Dur
Analysts give mixed reactions on Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA (JP): Observers were mixed in their reaction to signs that the House of Representatives will pass some type of censure against President Abdurrahman Wahid. Political observer Pratikno of Gadjah Mada University said in Yogyakarta on Thursday the House should give Gus Dur another chance to respond to the conclusions of the House's plenary session before moving forward.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Doubling-up of leaders occurs at two tax offices
Doubling-up of leaders occurs at two tax offices JAKARTA (JP): Legal confusion has resulted in two Jakarta tax offices having double leaders, a councillor said on Thursday. Deputy council's speaker Djafar Badjeber said the minister of finance inaugurated on Jan. 9 two new officials to fill the top position at Jakarta tax offices IV and V, while the individuals that are to be replaced have refused to resign.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur censured over scandals
Gus Dur censured over scandals JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives censured President Abdurrahman Wahid on Thursday for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals and agreed to issue a memorandum, which could be a precursor to an impeachment process against the embattled President.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fighting sports tight-lipped on Southeast Asian Games target
Fighting sports tight-lipped on Southeast Asian Games target JAKARTA (JP): Several officials from the pugilistic sports were adopting a low profile on their targets for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September, citing the new regional powerhouse Vietnam as their toughest rival. Chairman of the Indonesian Taekwondo Association (TI) Suharto told reporters on Thursday that the body only expected to take three of the 16 golds at stake.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malay group plans mass rally
Malay group plans mass rally KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Insisting that it does not want to worsen racial tensions, a Malay Muslim organization on Thursday said it will hold a mass rally to debate progress achieved by Malaysia's largest ethnic group over the past 40 years.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators in T. Priok case
Legislators in T. Priok case JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will summon four legislators as witnesses in connection with the 1984 incident in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, a prosecutor said on Thursday. Secretary of the investigation team Umar Bawazier said that the legislators were expected to appear next week. They are deputy speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) A.M.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Interest and tax on bank deposits
Interest and tax on bank deposits From Kompas I'm lucky to receive a monthly pension of Rp 320,000 from a fairly large company in Indonesia. When I went into retirement nine years ago, I was given Rp 86 million as separation pay. This was deposited in a bank and is still intact. From this deposit, I receive a monthly interest of Rp 665,210 (11 percent p.a.). Last December, I received Rp 985,000 (my pension plus interest).
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chaos and coups
Chaos and coups The warning from the Indonesian Defense Minister that the armed forces might seize power if the present disturbances continued should act as a wake up call to President Abdurrahman Wahid and the country's elected politicians. Defense Minister Mahfud Mahmoddin made a pointed reference to politicians failing to lead the country as a condition that could trigger a military response. The other was chaos and anarchy leading to the break up of Indonesia. One of Mr.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSPS earns draw with Persija in Mandiri soccer league
PSPS earns draw with Persija in Mandiri soccer league JAKARTA (JP): Host Persija was held to a scoreless draw with PSPS Pekanbaru of Riau in first round action of the Bank Mandiri soccer league at Lebak Bulus Stadium on Thursday. PSPS attributed the favorable result to coach Parlin Siagian's strategy to blanket Persija's Brazilian playmaker Luciano Leandro and striker Budi Sudarsono. PSPS was easily able to thwart the attacks of Persija's wingers Imran Nahumarury and Budiman.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb.1
Rupiah Rates Feb.1 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Draft of city bylaw on municipal councils presented
Draft of city bylaw on municipal councils presented JAKARTA (JP): City Council presented on Thursday a rough draft of a city bylaw on municipal councils. The deputy chairman of City Council Commission A for government affairs, Syarifien Maloko, said the council would hold an internal meeting on Feb. 19 concerning the draft bylaw on municipal councils.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Suwondo fails to appear in court
Suwondo fails to appear in court JAKARTA (JP): The prime suspect in the multi-billion rupiah State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, Alip Agung Suwondo, who was scheduled to stand trial on Thursday, failed to appear in court on grounds of ill health. Suwondo's lawyer Denny Azani Latief claimed that his client was now being treated at the police's Dr. Sukanto Hospital in Kramat Jati, North Jakarta for chronic gastritis.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Veteran players continue winning ways at Cigna Open
Veteran players continue winning ways at Cigna Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's veteran tennis players continued to dominate at the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tournament at the Bung Karno tennis complex. Second seed Febi Widhiyanto defeated junior Prima Simpatiaji 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday, and will face Yusmawan Fahmi in Friday's semifinals. Yusmawan ousted fellow veteran Sebastian Da Costa 6- 1, 6-4 to advance.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three statements from three figures
Three statements from three figures The Jakarta Post on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 reported on the front page three statements from three prominent figures in our republic. Those three statements can be evaluated as having the same value, with a different nuance. The Post carefully reported that President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid says that Megawati and the Military (TNI) are behind him, while the precise answer was only "there is no problem".
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati deserves presidency
Megawati deserves presidency As Indonesian citizens we feel ashamed to have a president like Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid who doesn't respect the law. In addition, he will appoint a minister and then dismiss him for reasons that are too far fetched to be true. Perhaps this characteristic is derived from the behavior of the Peoples' Consultative Assembly (MPR), which appointed Gus Dur president of the Republic of Indonesia and will now seek his resignation.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government to retain control of airports, seaports: Minister
Government to retain control of airports, seaports: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government will continue to control the management and operations of airports and seaports in the country despite greater authority given to regional administrations, a senior minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,925 -25 267,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 135 0 67,500 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 0 137,500 Alter Abadi 120 0 25,000 Alumindo Light Metal 750 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,400 50 663,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 200 -5 7,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 900 0 2,074,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Closing the gates?
Closing the gates? Although an inquiry by a special committee in the House of Representatives has been completed, we have yet to hear the last word on Buloggate and Bruneigate. Most factions in the House agreed on Thursday with the committee's findings that President Abdurrahman Wahid had a role, whether directly or indirectly, in the two financial scandals.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government appoints agency to promote tourism in U.S.
Government appoints agency to promote tourism in U.S. JAKARTA (JP): The government appointed on Thursday Los Angeles-based Indonesian Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) to promote the country's tourism in the United States and Canada. The council, established in September by mostly Indonesian hotels, airlines and tour operators, replaced the government- sponsored Indonesian Tourism Promotion Center (ITPC) which was closed down in 1998 at the height of the economic crisis.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah inches down over censure
Rupiah inches down over censure SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Fading interest in the U.S. dollar following the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut helped most Asian currencies post gains Thursday. The Indonesian rupiah closed slightly lower Thursday after Indonesian lawmakers voted to censure President Abdurrahman Wahid over his alleged involvement in two financial scandals. The dollar ended Asian trading at Rp 9,525, up from Rp 9,450 late Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Onshore banks can make overdraft transaction: BI
Onshore banks can make overdraft transaction: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda Goeltom said on Thursday the central bank would allow onshore banks to lend rupiah to offshore banks through the intraday overdraft facility. But Miranda said banks must have the Message Type (MT) 210 document before making such transactions. "As long as a bank already has the MT210 supporting document, it can make the rupiah transfer," she said during a media conference.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taufik may turn down PBSI call to join national team
Taufik may turn down PBSI call to join national team JAKARTA (JP): World number four Taufik Hidayat may not join the national squad in response to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI)'s failure to include his coach Mulyo Handoyo in the Indonesian Badminton Center. "I haven't spoken to Mas Mulyo about the new national team line-up.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students ask for Nazar trial in Aceh
Students ask for Nazar trial in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Students grouped under the Acehnese Network for Justice (JAMAK) staged a protest at the Banda Aceh district court on Thursday, demanding the trial of detained chief of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) Muhammad Nazar be held in Aceh, instead of the Medan capital of North Sumatra. "With the transfer of the court session to Medan, it shows that Jakarta can no longer control the situation in Aceh," they said.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Amien, Nurcholish urge Gus Dur to resign
Amien, Nurcholish urge Gus Dur to resign JAKARTA (JP): As the House of Representatives (DPR) was drafting its stance towards the results of an investigation into the Bulog and Brunei financial scandals, calls mounted on Thursday urging President Abdurrahman Wahid to announce his immediate resignation over his alleged involvement in both scandals.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV producers in Indonesia lack good animation: Expert
TV producers in Indonesia lack good animation: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian television producers' lack of knowledge about animation and comics has led to serious damage in children's education and learning process, comic experts said on Thursday. "Our TV producers are ignorant on the difference between 'animation and comics for children' and 'animation and comics about children'," cartoonist Dwi Koendoro Brotoatmodjo said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Profit forecasts for Asian airlines cut due to U.S.
Profit forecasts for Asian airlines cut due to U.S. SINGAPORE (AFP): Global brokerage house Salomon Smith Barney has slashed its profit forecasts for Asian airlines as much as 17 percent over the next two years as the U.S. economy lumbers to a worse than expected slowdown. Previous projections for 2001 for Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Thai Airways were cut by 16 percent, four percent and seven percent, respectively.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chief Justice candidates
Chief Justice candidates From Bisnis Indonesia The rejection of the Chief Justice candidates nominated by the House of Representatives has given rise to various reactions. I think that persons possessing the following qualifications should be eligible for candidacy: (1) a university graduate of law; (2) substantially experienced; (3) having expertise; (4) honest and having high dedication; and (5) having the spirit of Pancasila and nationalism.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hendri withdraws from Davis Cup team
Hendri withdraws from Davis Cup team JAKARTA (JP): Men's tennis player Hendri Susilo Pramono confirmed his withdrawal from Indonesia's Davis Cup team only a week away from the tie. The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) immediately invited three others players -- Andrian Raturandang, Febi Widhiyanto and Suhendar Dinata -- to join the team, but they have yet to approve the invitation. The deadline is on Friday.