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Searching for all articles published on 2001-07-21 ...

47 articles.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/PC software in Indonesian to be launched

PC software in Indonesian to be launched JAKARTA (JP): The government will launch in August Indonesian language-based computer software in an effort to widen computer usage to cover people in rural areas, according to the office of state minister of research and technology.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Man of letters

Man of letters On July 7, 2001, several TV stations reported President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's meeting with renowned sastrawan (man of letters) Pramoedya Ananta Toer (Pram) in Bogor. Sastrawan, according to Indonesian language experts, is an expert in literature, a poet or an intellectual.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Life Style 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 Automotive 11:00 News 12:00 p.m.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

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

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Thousands of false eyelash factory workers run amok

Thousands of false eyelash factory workers run amok PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP) Approximately 1,300 workers of PT Royal Kori Indah, a false artificial eyelash factory here, ran amok on Friday in protest against a company policy.The strike began peacefully at about 8 a.m.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Gen. Chaeruddin appointed as caretaker police chief

Gen. Chaeruddin appointed as caretaker police chief JAKARTA (JP): After adding a fourth star to his rank, President Abdurrahman Wahid proceeded to install Gen. Chaeruddin Ismail as interim National Police chief at the State Palace on Friday.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/A new paradigm emerges for investments

A new paradigm emerges for investmentsBy Muhammad Sauri Hasibuan JAKARTA (JP): The requirements for successful investment have changed dramatically with the onset of the 21st century.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/PDI-P asks PAN not to accept compromise outside MPR session

PDI-P asks PAN not to accept compromise outside MPR session JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) stepped up its lobbying efforts here on Friday, wooing the National Mandate Party (PAN) to ensure that no political compromise to the deadlock with the President ...

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Flurry of pre-summit gestures

Flurry of pre-summit gestures The unilateral move by the Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, to announce people-friendly gestures ahead of his prospective meeting with Pakistan's President and Chief Executive, Gen.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Recent summits only confirm differences

Recent summits only confirm differencesBy Martin Woollacott LONDON: Summits and other high level international meetings are the diplomatic equivalent of measuring out one's life in coffee spoons. They reveal little and usually change little.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Rony continues big step in Malaysia Open

Rony continues big step in Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Unseeded Rony Agustinus of Indonesia continued his big step at the US$120,000 Malaysian Open badminton championship by eliminating world champion and compatriot Hendrawan 8-6, 7-2, 7-3 on Friday's quarterfinals.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Fears of unrest keep people away from city center

Fears of unrest keep people away from city center JAKARTA (JP): With President Abdurrahman Wahid having announced he was going to declare a state of emergency on Friday, some areas of the capital were quieter than usual, although the President eventually backed down on his threat.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Jatinegara, a site for military matters in Batavia

Jatinegara, a site for military matters in BataviaBy Ida Indawati Khouw Sprawling, polluted Jatinegara in East Jakarta is notorious today for its traffic congestion and disorderly rows of market vendors spilling over onto the streets.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Weekend Lineup

Weekend Lineup JAKARTA (JP): The following sports competitions will be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (all times are in Jakarta Time):SundayWelterweight boxing: Adrian Stone vs Shane Mosley, SCTV, 8 a.m. German Grand Prix motor racing, ANteve, 6:30 p.m.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Auto expo goes ahead despite political showdown

Auto expo goes ahead despite political showdownBy Damar Harsanto JAKARTA (JP): While the country anxiously watches the escalating political showdown between President Abdurrahman Wahid and legislators, hundreds of automotive companies will proudly exhibit their products for car aficionados at ...

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Schools, universities asked to stop drug tests

Schools, universities asked to stop drug tests JAKARTA (JP): Doctors at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital called on schools and universities on Thursday to stop subjecting new students to drug tests which they say are either flawed or too costly to be comprehensive.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Bowling body prefers young athletes: Manager

Bowling body prefers young athletes: Manager JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bowling Association (PBI) has opted to select young potential 10-pin bowlers to team up for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September instead of veteran players.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Tutut and friends told to pay Rp 8.5b

Tutut and friends told to pay Rp 8.5b MEDAN, North Sumatra: West Sumatra's Bukittinggi District Court has ruled that the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, Siti Hardiyanti "Tutut" Indra Rukmana, tycoon Prayogo Pangestu and Andri J. Hartono must pay Rp 8.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Fuel subsidy savings go to poor students

Fuel subsidy savings go to poor students JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education, which has secured Rp 673.4 billion from the state's fuel subsidy reduction, will spend most of the funds in financing the education of 3.6 million poor students.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Fewer foreign artists perform here

Fewer foreign artists perform here JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreign performing artists in the city has decreased due to current political tension, Aminullah, an executive of the City Political and Social Affairs office said.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Prostitute killed after argument

Prostitute killed after argument JAKARTA (JP): A man arrested for the brutal murder of a prostitute, who was stabbed 40 times last Friday, told police detectives he murdered the victim because she argued with him over her fee.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/No mere empty threat

No mere empty threat As was widely predicted, President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday backed down on his threat to declare a state of emergency, something that he has been boasting to the public for the past week or so.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Malaysian busted for 'shabu-shabu'

Malaysian busted for 'shabu-shabu' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A Malaysia national was arrested by police for allegedly taking shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) in his house, Banjarmasin Police chief Sr. Comr. Soehadjito said on Friday.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Will Gus Dur keep his presidency?

Will Gus Dur keep his presidency?By Susan Sim JOMBANG, East Java: For all the erratic, incidental nature of his leadership, two things have always anchored President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/U.S. Ambassador

U.S. Ambassador The photo caption of the meeting between Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri and U.S. Ambassador Robert Gelbard on the front page of Friday's edition, and the accompanying story on the inside page, contained some inaccuracies.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Music plays on at North Sea Jazz Festival

Music plays on at North Sea Jazz FestivalBy Eddy Koko THE HAGUE (JP): A great variety of jazz music presented by over 1,200 musicians from 160 groups was a fitting commemoration of the 25th year of the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague this month.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Bank Indonesia sees inflation up at 9%-11%

Bank Indonesia sees inflation up at 9%-11% JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia expects inflation this year to be between 9 percent and 11 percent, higher than the initial target range of between 6 percent to 8.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Special session starts today

Special session starts today JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly have decided to accelerate impeachment proceedings against the President by convening a plenary session on Saturday morning to decide whether the special session to seek a presidential accountability can ...

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Proceeds target for SOEs too burdensome: Official

Proceeds target for SOEs too burdensome: Official YOGYAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking official at the ministry of finance voiced here on Friday doubts over the ability of state- owned enterprises (SOEs) to meet the profit and privatization targets set by the government, citing the unfavorable social ...

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Telkom to finance AriaWest's operation

Telkom to finance AriaWest's operation JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecoms company PT Telkom said it would provide operational funds for the West Java and Banten telecommunications regions, managed by PT AriaWest International, for as long as the dispute between the two companies continued.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Next president 'needs a chief minister'

Next president 'needs a chief minister' The sense of an imminent change of power in Indonesia is felt as far afield as Australia. One who has never lifted his eyes off the continuing crisis in Indonesia is noted political scientist Dr Herbert Feith..

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Special session, not state of emergency

Special session, not state of emergency JAKARTA (JP): The following is a chronology of the events that shaped the political scene on Friday and lead to an evening announcement from the People's Consultative Assembly to convene a plenary session on Saturday.At 9 a.m.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/KiddyCuts salon caters only to children

KiddyCuts salon caters only to childrenBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Little Jason looked to his left and right with suspicion. His 15 month-old instincts said that everything was clear, so he turned back to his toys.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Squabbles over the heads of the poor

Squabbles over the heads of the poorBy Mehru Jaffer NEW DELHI (JP): Even in this day and age some Muslims and Hindus may find it distasteful to sit down at the same table for a meal.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/East Java prepares for backlash on calls for MPR special session

East Java prepares for backlash on calls for MPR special session SURABAYA (JP): The latest political cacophony to erupt in the capital has been met with a variety of reactions from other cities, with most urging calm and some calling for political protagonists to step down.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/GAM negotiators detained after peace talks in Aceh

GAM negotiators detained after peace talks in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): After attending peace talks with government representatives, six negotiators from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were detained by police on suspicion of subversion.Aceh Law and Order Security spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Palm oil output may miss 2001 target: Gapki

Palm oil output may miss 2001 target: Gapki JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Palm Oil Producers' Association (Gapki) said on Friday that crude palm oil production might miss the production target of 7.2 million metric tons this year due to the draught in several major producing areas.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Market more confident as politics heats up

Market more confident as politics heats up JAKARTA (JP): As political developments unfold swiftly, market players are becoming more confident of a strong rupiah and stock market, analysts said on Friday.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Surgeon found dead in hotel room

Surgeon found dead in hotel room JAKARTA (JP): A surgeon died, in a room on the second floor of Hotel Menteng II in Central Jakarta, early Friday morning from a probable drug overdose.Menteng Police chief Comr. Eky H.F.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Indosat hails joint venture plan with MGTI for C. Java

Indosat hails joint venture plan with MGTI for C. Java JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat said it welcomed the idea of a joint venture with PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia (MGTI) to manage telecommunications services in Central Java and Yogyakarta.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Angelique, Wynne to play in Fed Cup opener

Angelique, Wynne to play in Fed Cup opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian junior best hope Angelique Widjaja will kick off her Fed Cup debut against Austrian number one Barbara Schett in the first singles match of the World Group Federation Cup relegation play-offs on Saturday.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Mahfud offers compromise for alleged corruptors

Mahfud offers compromise for alleged corruptors JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Minister of Justice and Human Rights Mahfud M.D. has suggested that compromises be made in the case of corruption suspects.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Inmates at-large after Lahat jailbreak

Inmates at-large after Lahat jailbreak PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police continued their manhunt on Friday for four inmates who escaped from Lahat Penitentiary, about 300 kilometers southwest of here.South Sumatra Police spokesman Sr. Comr. M.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Rupiah rate July 20

Rupiah rate July 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,668.00 11,668.00 11,112.00 11,224.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Indomaret puts chain expansion on hold

Indomaret puts chain expansion on hold JAKARTA (JP): Retail chain Indomaret decided to stop its expansion in the city, pending the government's approval of its operation permit application for its 142 outlets in the city, a company director said on Friday.

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Keep red-light districts open, AIDS activist says

Keep red-light districts open, AIDS activist says JAKARTA (JP): An AIDS activist criticizes the Jakarta administration for closing down the city's red-light districts, saying that it has made the task of counseling sex workers about the dangers of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ...

Sat, 21 Jul 2001

JP/Inmate killed by fellow prisoner in act of revenge

Inmate killed by fellow prisoner in act of revenge JAKARTA (JP): A prisoner stabbed two other prisoners, one of them to death, at the Salemba Penitentiary in Central Jakarta reportedly in an act of revenge on Friday afternoon, the chief warden said.