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Searching for all articles published on 2001-05-23 ...

50 articles.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Hundreds of farmers left homeless, jobless

Hundreds of farmers left homeless, jobless BOGOR (JP): Hundreds of farmers in three different hamlets in Bogor regency were left homeless and jobless as their 11-hectare plot of land was forcibly taken from them in compliance with a Cibinong District court ruling.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Megawati denies rumors of conflict with Abdurrahman

Megawati denies rumors of conflict with Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri asserted that her close relationship with President Abdurrahman Wahid, her long-time friend, remained intact although they were split over many political matters.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Gus Dur summons TNI chief

Gus Dur summons TNI chief JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid summoned Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Admiral Widodo A.S. on Tuesday amid growing speculations of a rift between the head of state and his generals.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Over 1,000 shipping firms may lose operating permits

Over 1,000 shipping firms may lose operating permits JAKARTA (JP): Over 1,000 shipping companies will lose their operating permits if they still fail to comply with a new shipping deregulation ruling which comes into force in October this year.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/10 major investors bid for BCA shares

10 major investors bid for BCA shares JAKARTA (JP): More than 10 local and foreign institutional investors have submitted bids for Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares, a senior official of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said here on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Ghosts of the past remain to haunt us

Ghosts of the past remain to haunt us Dictators say it is for our own good whenever they want to snatch away our rights. Their authoritarian minds believe that infringing on individual freedoms is justifiable if society as a whole might benefit.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Bangkok urban rail plan is off the rails

Bangkok urban rail plan is off the rails BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has come up with another innovative scheme to improve commuter transport.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/British comedians to entertain Jakartans

British comedians to entertain Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): Two British comedians are scheduled to perform in Jakarta on Wednesday at Kempinski Hotel Plaza in Central Jakarta at 7:30 p.m.The comedians are Bill Bailey and Mickey Hutton.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Experts warn of lack of rules on genetic engineering

Experts warn of lack of rules on genetic engineering JAKARTA (JP): Environmental experts warned on Tuesday that Indonesia lacked regulations and precautionary principles concerning the widespread promotion of genetic engineering technology.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Discotheque visitors mob thief

Discotheque visitors mob thief JAKARTA (JP): Visitors at Java Jave discotheque on Jl Tanah Abang Raya in Central Jakarta mobbed a man, who was caught red handed stealing a bag belonging to one of the discotheque visitors early on Tuesday.Tanah Abang Subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Hendrawan aims to win in Sudirman Cup, World C'ships

Hendrawan aims to win in Sudirman Cup, World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): The 2000 Olympics silver medalist Hendrawan is aiming for victory in both the Sudirman Cup mixed team event and the World Championships in his final appearance in both events.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Pedicab driver tried for theft

Pedicab driver tried for theft CIREBON, West Java: A pedicab driver was tried on Tuesday for stealing five sets of brass scales, mistakenly thought to be made of gold, in the Pasalaran traditional market of Weru village.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Tibet lucky to have China

Tibet lucky to have China I would like to comment on the article titled 'Shameless' pact backs China's Tibet stance by Bill Smith which appeared in The Jakarta Post on May 19, 2001. Mr.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Parties doubtful of Gus Dur's impeachment

Parties doubtful of Gus Dur's impeachment JAKARTA (JP): With support aplenty for a People's Consultative Assembly special session to impeach President Abdurrahman Wahid, a top official of the National Awakening Party (PKB) faction in the Assembly says signs of apprehension are visible among ...

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/BI stratifies banking industry into 4 categories

BI stratifies banking industry into 4 categories JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia has proposed that the country's overcrowded banking industry be regrouped into four strata in a bid to help restructure the ailing sector.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Is having a sissy for a son cause for concern?

Is having a sissy for a son cause for concern?By Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): The increased public prominence of gays and lesbians in the last 20 years has made sexual identity in children a more pressing issue for some parents.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Students rally against Golkar

Students rally against Golkar PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hundreds of students from various universities in Purwokerto staged a rally here on Tuesday, demanding that Golkar party be banned from participating in the 2004 general election due to past indiscretions.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Two wounded, one detained on account of python

Two wounded, one detained on account of python JAKARTA (JP): Two of three men who caught a 40-kilogram python snake were rushed to hospital on Monday, not because of the reptile, but because one of the three attacked the other two with a machete.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Pros and cons of S. Sumatra preparation for 2004 PON

Pros and cons of S. Sumatra preparation for 2004 PONBy Bahrul Ilmi Yakup PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): When South Sumatra was appointed in February last year to host the 2004 National Games (PON), the sports community was enthusiastic about the decision, saying it could boost sports development ...

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Labor extortion rampant at Soekarno Hatta Airport

Labor extortion rampant at Soekarno Hatta Airport JAKARTA (JP): The existence of a special gate for migrant workers at Soekarno Hatta Airport is under fire due to rampant extortion of passengers, though no firm action has been taken.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Common cold

Common cold I have noticed that recently a lot of people have been infected by common cold and flu viruses. In my office of about 20 employees, at least five were infected at the same time. When one got better, others were infected.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Students blast price hikes

Students blast price hikes SEMARANG, Central Java: Hundreds of students from the Indonesian Muslim Students Association (KAMMI) staged a demonstration outside the provincial governor's office, protesting the hike of gasoline prices and the basic electricity rate.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Not on the same page

Not on the same page If there is need for further evidence of how dear foreign policy is to German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's heart, it could look this way: The Chancellor is meeting with French President Jacques Chirac on Friday for the third time this year.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Painting, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), until May 30.Films* Monthly French Film: Quasimodo, every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. * The 6th French Film Festival in Indonesia, at Mitra 21: Taxi 2, 2:15 p.m.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/RI is Canada's major investment destination

RI is Canada's major investment destination SEMARANG (JP): Canadian direct investments in Indonesia have exceeded US$9 billion this year, making Indonesia its largest investment destination in Southeast Asia, according to the Canadian ambassador Kenneth Sunquist.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Husada boosts milk processing capacity to 80,000 tons a year

Husada boosts milk processing capacity to 80,000 tons a year YOGYAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed milk factory Sari Husada is completing a new milk processing plant with a processing capacity of 50,000 tons per year.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Dreams of Mideast peace

Dreams of Mideast peace While the world longs for everlasting peace in the Middle East, the belligerent parties -- the Israelis and the Palestinians -- continue to blame each other for the spiraling violence in the region.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Westlife to perform in capital on Thursday amid tight security

Westlife to perform in capital on Thursday amid tight security JAKARTA (JP): Irish boyband Westlife is scheduled to perform here on Thursday amid tight security, at the Sumantri Brodjonegoro stadium in Kuningan, South Jakarta.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Excelcomindo's new service

Excelcomindo's new service JAKARTA (JP): Subscribers of cellular operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama can now send graphic SMS messages and change their ringing tones and phone logos by accessing the 388 number from their handsets.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Gas stove included in official's assets list

Gas stove included in official's assets list JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) deputy speaker A.M. Fatwa blamed complex bureaucracy as the main reason for his tardiness in declaring his assets to the Public Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN).

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Raiding bookstores

Raiding bookstores Your editorial of May 5, 2001, A new witch-hunt?, relates to the threat by the Islam Youth Movement (GPI), a member of the so- called "Anti-Communist Alliance", to raid bookstores in Jakarta which don't cleanse their shelves of "communist" books.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Establishment of new regency sought

Establishment of new regency sought KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 300 residents rallied on Tuesday to the provincial council, demanding that the local administration expedite the establishment of West Manggarai regency.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Low optimism on RI's chances against China

Low optimism on RI's chances against China JAKARTA (JP): National team manager Irawadi D. Hanafi said on Tuesday he was not too optimistic about Indonesia's chances of overcoming heavy favorite China at home on Sunday to reach the second round of the 2002 World Cup qualifier.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Endin's case ironic, says Attorney General Marzuki

Endin's case ironic, says Attorney General Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman admitted on Tuesday that it was ironic that a witness who had reported an act of corruption, was then tried for defamation.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Thousands affected by water supply disruption

Thousands affected by water supply disruption JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of tap water customers in North, East and some parts of Central Jakarta got no water supplies on Tuesday following the collapse of West Tarum Canal dike located in Kali Malang, East Jakarta on Monday evening.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Ex-Lebanese militiamen ponder future in Israel

Ex-Lebanese militiamen ponder future in IsraelBy Danielle Haas KIBBUTZ SHOMRAT, Israel (Reuters): The view from the former Lebanese militiaman's new apartment in northern Israel is a constant reminder of what he has lost.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/IBRA to be asked to review APP's asset pledge

IBRA to be asked to review APP's asset pledge JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said on Tuesday it might ask the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to review assets it has received as collateral from the Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper (APP).

Wed, 23 May 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 12:30 p.m.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Reviewed tax on vehicles to be announced Friday

Reviewed tax on vehicles to be announced Friday JAKARTA (JP): The city administration bowed on Tuesday to widespread demands for a review of vehicle tax increases, saying the tax on certain vehicles, except those classified as luxury, would be lowered.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Urine therapy no waste of time for one firm believer

Urine therapy no waste of time for one firm believerBy Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): "Don't call me at 4:30 p.m., I'll be having my bath," chuckles Dr. Iwan T. Budiarso over the phone as we discuss a convenient time to visit his home in South Jakarta.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/IBRA and conglomerate dominance

IBRA and conglomerate dominance This is the second of two articles on conglomerates by Jeremy Mulholland, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne researching Indonesian big business, and Ken Thomas, a long-time observer of the political-economy of Indonesia and an Honorary Visiting Fellow ...

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Regional autonomy triggers ethnic conflicts: Experts

Regional autonomy triggers ethnic conflicts: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts warned on Tuesday of the potential threat of widespread ethnic conflicts posed by regional autonomy, due to an upsurge of indigenous solidarity and power struggles between local leaders.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Junior players registered to avoid age cheating

Junior players registered to avoid age cheating JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) junior development director, Ronny Pattinasarani, said on Tuesday the federation had started registering all junior players to avoid future attempts to falsify ages.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Dozens of pupils hit by HFMD

Dozens of pupils hit by HFMD SEMARANG: At least 53 kindergarten and elementary school students in Surakarta, Sukohardjo, Karanganyar and Boyolali, all in Central Java, are reportedly suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD), according to a report on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/LIPI spurs medicinal organisms' research

LIPI spurs medicinal organisms' research JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) has launched two databases concerning the country's medicinal organisms and their chemical structure in order to attract industry and the private sector to work with researchers in discovering and ...

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/House urges FSPC to stop meddling in IBRA's work

House urges FSPC to stop meddling in IBRA's work JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' Commission IX on banking and the state budget said on Tuesday that the powerful Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) must cease its direct intervention into the corporate and bank restructuring ...

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Hotel offers helicopter service to airport

Hotel offers helicopter service to airport JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever wished that you had a helicopter to whisk you away from a seemingly never-ending traffic jam as you make a desperate attempt to make it to the airport on time to catch your flight?You can now, as long as you have US$135, ...

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 22, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Rupiah rate May 22

Rupiah rate May 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,918.00 11,918.00 11,361.00 11,475.

Wed, 23 May 2001

JP/Malaysia detains 6,000 RI illegal migrant workers

Malaysia detains 6,000 RI illegal migrant workers KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Malaysian authorities have detained more than 6,000 Indonesian job seekers who migrated to the neighbor country illegally this month, Indonesian diplomats revealed on the weekend.