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On This Day - December 16, 2000

Wait-and-see stance on Sutiyoso: Council

Wait-and-see stance on Sutiyoso: Council JAKARTA (JP): City Council will take a wait-and-see stance over Governor Sutiyoso's status in the 1996 violent takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters, saying that the council had no legal basis to take action.

Anwar's assailant stays in jail

Anwar's assailant stays in jail KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The Malaysian police chief who beat up jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday lost his appeal for a reduction in the two-month jail sentence handed down to him for the assault.

Appeal to the police

Appeal to the police I have been following news of attacks conducted by armed groups recently. They have attacked not only pro-democracy activists but also minority groups in Jakarta and Yogyakarta.These attacks were countered by other civilians, for instance the security task force of the...

JSX market cap down 72% this year

JSX market cap down 72% this year JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) lost 72.5 percent of its market capitalization this year dropping to Rp 261.9 trillion (US$27.56 billion) from Rp 451.8 trillion at the end of 1999 as share prices tumbled amid a sluggish market.

Indofood plans more Middle East exports

Indofood plans more Middle East exports JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Friday its noodle exports to the Middle East were expected to reach about 5 percent of its total production in 2001 as compared to 3 percent this year.

Irian Jaya may acquire Freeport stake

Irian Jaya may acquire Freeport stake JAKARTA (JP): The central government gave the green light for the Irian Jaya administration's plan to acquire holdings in the copper and gold mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia.

Geologists warn of landslides

Geologists warn of landslides YOGYAKARTA: A team of geologists from Gadjah Mada University are calling on residents of Kulonprogo regency in the province, along with two towns in Central Java, Magelang and Purworejo, to remain on high alert as their respective areas are prone to landslides.

Mahfud announces Kamra compensation

Mahfud announces Kamra compensation JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. said on Friday that some 36,000 members of the People's Security civilian guards (Kamra) would receive compensation equivalent to four months salary when disbanded at the end of the year.

'Regulations on abortion needed to protect women'

'Regulations on abortion needed to protect women' JAKARTA (JP): Regulations on abortion need immediate revision to ensure protection of women, experts and activists told a public discussion on Thursday."The public have a misinformed image of abortion.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 15, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,275 -50 265,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 110 0 15,000 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...

Relatives mull legal action after inconclusive crash probe

Relatives mull legal action after inconclusive crash probe SINGAPORE (Agencies): Relatives of victims from a 1997 SilkAir plane crash on Friday sought legal advice, saying they felt frustrated and disappointed that the three-year investigation into the tragedy had proven inconclusive.

Asian monies mostly up as Singapore dollar leads rise

Asian monies mostly up as Singapore dollar leads rise SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were higher late Friday, with the Singapore dollar outshining its regional peers as the U.S. currency lost ground against the euro, dealers said.The euro's ability to extend its gains above $0.

SLB teachers demand better pay

SLB teachers demand better pay YOGYAKARTA (JP): As many as 23 intern teachers from schools for the mentally disabled in Bantul regency, accompanied by dozens of their students, staged a rally at the Yogyakarta gubernatorial office on Thursday to demand a pay increase.

The return of 'securo-crats' in U.S.

The return of 'securo-crats' in U.S. Under George W. Bush, the United States may be more willing to act unilaterally, writes Kusnanto Anggoro, a senior researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and a lecturer in the postgraduate studies program at the University of Indonesia...

New kata fighters for 2001 SEAG

New kata fighters for 2001 SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Secretary General of the Indonesian Karate-Do Federation (FORKI), Hendardji, confirmed on Thursday that two seniors players -- women's karateka Omita Olga Ompi and men's counterpart Abdullah Kadir -- have quit the training program for 2001 Southeast...

IMF again delays loan

IMF again delays loan The government got another thumbs down from the international supervisor of the country's economic reform, resulting in another delay of at least two months in the next disbursement of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) US$5 billion bailout fund.

Aceh military post attacked, soldiers nabbed

Aceh military post attacked, soldiers nabbed BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Alleged separatist rebels of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) stormed a Military Subdistrict Command headquarters in Montasiek district, Aceh Besar, on Friday, and kidnapped four soldiers.

C. Java archers join SEAG training

C. Java archers join SEAG training SEMARANG (JP): Two Central Java archers, Permadi Sandra W and Tri Mudo Joko, have been called to join the selection process for the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The selection will take place in Jakarta next January.

Prosecutor files appeal over Pande Lubis verdict

Prosecutor files appeal over Pande Lubis verdict JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Tarwo Hadi Sadjuri submitted on Thursday an appeal statement against a Nov. 23, 2000 court ruling which acquitted Pande Nasorahona Lubis from all graft charges in the Rp 546 billion (US$57.

Cargo ship seized by Navy

Cargo ship seized by Navy SURABAYA: Two Navy patrol ships from the Eastern Navy Fleet Command seized a cargo ship KM Fajar Kanguru, whose freight included one container of explosives, while it was docking at Tanjung Jangkar waters in Karang Tekok, Situbondo regency, in the early hours of Friday, an...

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