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Searching for all articles published on 2001-06-21 ...

52 articles.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/SEA Games core team in July

SEA Games core team in July JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) will announce its core team for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games before leaving for a series of friendlies in Perth, Western Australia, from July 16 to July 24.SEA Games team manager Irawadi D.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/BSP takes hit on low commodity prices

BSP takes hit on low commodity prices JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantation (BSP) suffered a net loss of Rp 55.7 billion (about US$4.95 million) in the first quarter of this year due to a sharp drop in rubber and crude palm oil (CPO) prices.The figure was higher than the Rp 8.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Sukarno and guerrilla warfare

Sukarno and guerrilla warfare In the articles entitled Recollections of Sukarno: Images of a national hero, written by Mr.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Bridge collapse kills 1, injures 16

Bridge collapse kills 1, injures 16 BOGOR (JP): One woman was killed and 16 others injured when an overloaded suspension bridge collapsed on Tuesday in Kampung Nusa Pulo, Bogor Tengah district.The victims were among dozens of people who traveled across the old footbridge on that day at about 8 p.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Sutiyoso announces 16.6% increase in 'Angkot' fares

Sutiyoso announces 16.6% increase in 'Angkot' fares JAKARTA (JP): The city administration increased on Wednesday fares for angkot public transportation vans by 16.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/More Mideast immigrants detained

More Mideast immigrants detained KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A total of 81 illegal immigrants, who claim to originate from the Middle East and Iraq, have been arrested on their way to Australia, a police officer said on Wednesday.Kupang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/President condemns rights abuse

President condemns rights abuse JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Wednesday that state institutions and regulations were susceptible to abuse by state apparatus in the violation of human rights.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/First cyber crime trial

First cyber crime trial YOGYAKARTA (JP): The country's first cybercrime trial will begin in Semarang soon following the arrest of a local university student, charged with making illegal transactions over the Internet.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Woman loses Rp 250m in robbery

Woman loses Rp 250m in robbery JAKARTA (JP): A woman was allegedly robbed of Rp 250 million (US$22,300) on Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya in Central Jakarta on Tuesday night while traveling home on a motorcycle driven by her son.Sawah Besar Police subprecinct chief Comr.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Government approves restructuring of PLN's $3b debt

Government approves restructuring of PLN's $3b debt JAKARTA (JP): After months of debate, the government finally approved on Wednesday the restructuring of some Rp 34.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:FestivalThe 23rd Bali Arts Festival, The Werdhi Budaya Art Center at Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar: June 21: The romantic Semara Pegulingan taditional gong ensemble of Kamasan village, Klungkung regency, 10 a.m..

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/BI's policy on stabilizing the value of the rupiah

BI's policy on stabilizing the value of the rupiah This is the second of two articles on the rupiah by Achjar Iljas, the Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Semen Gresik foresees 10% boost in sales

Semen Gresik foresees 10% boost in sales JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik said on Wednesday that a growing cement consumption in the local market was expected to boost the company's sales this year by 10 percent from 13.73 million metric tons in the previous year.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/People take center stage in Vadin's photos

People take center stage in Vadin's photosBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): It's proof of talent when a young photographer can put himself among the people and document their lives in works that are clever, always natural but in no respects ordinary.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Rupiah rate June 20

Rupiah rate June 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,865.00 11,865.00 11,308.00 11,422.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Guardians of the people

Guardians of the people The spate of violent clashes involving demonstrators and the police over the past several days once again raises the issue of excessive force employed by police officers facing what might generally be described as "peaceful protests" -- or, at least, protests by groups of ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Uncertainty to further hurt banking industry: Analysts

Uncertainty to further hurt banking industry: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The uncertainty surrounding the government's economic policy will further drag down the ailing banking industry, economists have warned.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/PT Kaltim to produce vital military equipment: Mahfud

PT Kaltim to produce vital military equipment: Mahfud JAKARTA (JP): From fertilizer to armored vehicles. Such is the immediate future for fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Kaltim.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/On China's reform

On China's reform I would like to comment on what I. Wibowo of China Study Center wrote in Kompas of June 11, 2001 about China`s experience of reform and economic liberalization in his article titled The withdrawal of Mubyarto and Dawam Raharjo.Just a few years back, I.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Java, eastern Sumatra to have longer dry season

Java, eastern Sumatra to have longer dry season YOGYAKARTA (JP): Changes in the climate pattern will result in a nine-month-long dry season, affecting mainly Java and the eastern part of Sumatra between July of this year and March 2002, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Jakarta too powerful in Volleyball Championships

Jakarta too powerful in Volleyball Championships JAKARTA (JP): Host team Jakarta proved too powerful for its counterparts from other provinces on the third day of the 2001 Interchapter National Volleyball Championships at Bung Karno Sports Complex basketball hall in Senayan.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Taufik unsure of future after coach's terminated contract

Taufik unsure of future after coach's terminated contract JAKARTA (JP): Shuttler Taufik Hidayat, ranked second in the world, is unsure of his future at the Indonesian Badminton Center after the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) announced on Wednesday it was terminating the contract of his ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Windsurfer I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana a king of the sea

Windsurfer I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana a king of the seaBy Alpha Savitri SANUR, Bali (JP): "Eccentric" would probably be the most suitable adjective to describe 30-year-old windsurfer I Gusti Oka Sulaksana.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Dead woman found in police's home

Dead woman found in police's home JAKARTA (JP): A woman was found dead at the residence of Cianjur Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Mamat R. Subekti located in the Pengadegan subdistrict of Pancoran, South Jakarta, on Tuesday night.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/New oil reserves expected to boost output by 2004

New oil reserves expected to boost output by 2004 JAKARTA (JP): The development of recently discovered oil reserves is expected to boost Indonesia's crude oil output by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by the year 2004, according to state oil and gas company Pertamina on Wednesday.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Dream Team loses to former champs

Dream Team loses to former champs JAKARTA (JP): Four members of The Dream Team -- National Master (MN) Susanto Megaranto, MN Taufik Halay, Percasi (the Indonesian Chess Association) Master (MP) Tirta Chandra and MP Andrean Susilodinata -- lost to a former champions team during a four-day series ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Finansa expands into RI

Finansa expands into RI JAKARTA (JP): Bangkok-based financial institution Finansa Group announced on Thursday the acquisition of PT Trade Ezy Securities, a member of the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, as part of its regional expansion.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Tension returns to Poso

Tension returns to Poso POSO, Central Sulawesi: An atmosphere of tension has returned to Poso after an unknown group has intercepted a number of public intercity buses either departing or entering the town over the past few days.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/New scoring system trial to proceed: IBF

New scoring system trial to proceed: IBF JAKARTA (Agencies): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) council has decided to continue the trials of its new scoring system of the best of five games in seven points (5 x 7) until July 31, 2002.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Experts baffled by nature of bombs in Tuesday's blasts

Experts baffled by nature of bombs in Tuesday's blasts JAKARTA (JP): Police forensic experts are at a loss over what exactly caused three powerful bombs to explode in an empty room of a two-story boardinghouse at Jl. Cikoko Barat III No. 23 in Pancoran, South Jakarta, on Tuesday morning.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Consumer confidence continues to decline

Consumer confidence continues to decline JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's consumer confidence continued to worsen last month due to fears that civil unrest might erupt and degenerate into violence, according to research conducted by the Danareksa Research Institute.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 20, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Thailand denies SEAG pullout move

Thailand denies SEAG pullout move JAKARTA (JP): The 1999 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games sepak takraw champion Thailand denied reports saying it would pull out of the Sept. 8 to Sept. 17 biennial event in Kuala Lumpur if the new 21-point scoring system was used.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Bogor burglar shot dead

Bogor burglar shot dead BOGOR (JP): A notorious criminal died after being shot by police in the village of Pakayanti, Ciawi district, Bogor regency, in the small hours of Wednesday after attempting to escape custody.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Prijadi, IBRA accused of undermining debt deals

Prijadi, IBRA accused of undermining debt deals JAKARTA (JP): The finance ministry under Prijadi Praptosuhardjo and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) have been accused of undermining corporate debt restructuring deals approved by the Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC).

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Every computer needs a peripheral

Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Fuel subsidy savings piped to health office

Fuel subsidy savings piped to health office JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Health and Social Welfare Achmad Suyudi revealed on Wednesday that the government had earmarked some Rp 534.1 billion from the reduced fuel subsidy to his ministry for a six-month period.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Finansa expands into RI

Finansa expands into RIJP/11/ColboxFinansa expands into RI JAKARTA (JP): Bangkok-based financial institution Finansa Group announced on Thursday the acquisition of PT Trade Ezy Securities, a member of the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, as part of its regional expansion.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Desy breaks women's pole vault record twice

Desy breaks women's pole vault record twice JAKARTA (JP): Ni Putu Desi Margawati broke the national record for the women's pole vault twice on the final day of the National Athletics Championships, raising hopes that Indonesia might win the gold medal for the event at the Kuala Lumpur 2001 ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Campaign pulls in the public to save endangered coral reefs

Campaign pulls in the public to save endangered coral reefsBy I Wayan Juniartha DENPASAR, Bali (JP): It was not a usual Saturday night rock and roll concert, although the venue was none other than the spacious Center Stage of Hard Rock Beach Hotel in Kuta.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Poaching by foreign vessels rampant

Poaching by foreign vessels rampant PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): As many as 4,000 foreign ships have illegally entered Indonesian waters in the past year, exploiting the country's maritime resources, claimed Son Djamar, secretary of the Indonesian Maritime Board.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Irian Jaya figures decry distrust of Papua bill

Irian Jaya figures decry distrust of Papua bill JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya leaders renounced on Wednesday the unenthusiastic response by legislators and government officials to a draft bill on special autonomy for the province, arguing that the bill was drawn up within the context of the ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Comal bridge damaged, railway transport diverted south

Comal bridge damaged, railway transport diverted south PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): All trains traveling between Jakarta and Surabaya via the island's northern coast are being diverted to the southern line for at least two days due to a damaged railway bridge in Comal, Pemalang regency.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Consumer confidence continues to decline

Consumer confidence continues to decline JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's consumer confidence continued to worsen last month due to fears that civil unrest might erupt and degenerate into violence, according to research conducted by the Danareksa Research Institute.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Soeharto's health declines: Doctor

Soeharto's health declines: Doctor JAKARTA (JP): A team of state-appointed doctors reported on Wednesday that former president Soeharto's health had regressed following heart surgery, but that he was still in a relatively stable condition as of Tuesday.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/JP/2/DAYAK

JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/MPR finishes drafting decrees

MPR finishes drafting decrees JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)'s working committee have completed drafting decrees relating to President Abdurrahman Wahid accountability, accommodating all scenarios including a possible conditional acceptance.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/I take after Sukarno, claims Abdurrahman

I take after Sukarno, claims Abdurrahman BLITAR, East Java (JP): While lauding the nation's founding father, President Abdurrahman Wahid used his address at a ceremony commemorating the 31st anniversary of first president Sukarno's death, to promote his own polices, which he said were strongly ...

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Bali the object of desire for Dutch artist Husner

Bali the object of desire for Dutch artist HusnerBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Paul Husner follows a long line of expatriate artists, from Rudolf Bonnet in the 1930s to octogenarian Arie Smit, who have made their second home in Bali.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/'Angkot' fare hike burdens poor people

'Angkot' fare hike burdens poor people JAKARTA (JP): The increase in public minivan fares may only be Rp 200 but it is more than enough to cause increased distress for people on low incomes.

Thu, 21 Jun 2001

JP/Shopping malls lure children with holiday events

Shopping malls lure children with holiday events JAKARTA (JP): In such a big city as Jakarta, it is notoriously difficult to find any green and open space where it would be possible to have a family picnic or have children run around and play safely.