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On This Day - January 24, 2001

Players complain about hot stadium and scoring board

Players complain about hot stadium and scoring board BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Some price had to be paid by the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) to achieve its ambition to spread the sport throughout the country by staging the national championship outside Java.

Garuda finalizes restructuring of US$1.4b in debt

Garuda finalizes restructuring of US$1.4b in debt JAKARTA (JP): The national flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia has almost completed the restructuring of its massive US$1.4 billion debt, according to a senior official at the airline.

MPR to discuss crucial constitution amendments

MPR to discuss crucial constitution amendments JAKARTA (JP): An ad hoc committee of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for the amendment of the 1945 Constitution will discuss numerous crucial issues that could raise complicated and serious problems for the public, a legislator said on Tuesday.

Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor

Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to set up a coalition with East Timor to speed up the recovery agenda in the former Indonesian province.

Hostage negotiations continue in Irian Jaya

Hostage negotiations continue in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Local authorities and community leaders continued negotiations with rebels on Tuesday to free 16 hostages held in a remote jungle location in the province.Irian Jaya Police deputy chief Brig. Gen.

Is the Malay community in Singapore marginalized?

Is the Malay community in Singapore marginalized?By Goh Chok Tong SINGAPORE: I want to use this occasion to focus on your achievements in the last 10 years.In the last century, we were one of the few new countries that made solid progress.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,700 -75 195,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 -5 653,000 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...

Return of military conservatism, public ignorance

Return of military conservatism, public ignorance The public should watch out for military control of civilian institutions, says political analyst Kusnanto Anggoro of the Jakarta-based Center of Strategic International Studies and a lecturer of post graduate studies at the University of Indonesia.

Pertamina director sued for price hike

Pertamina director sued for price hike JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court began hearing on Tuesday a class action lawsuit filed against the state-owned Pertamina oil and gas company for its "arbitrary" decision to increase the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 40 percent.

Asian currencies mostly down as Japanese yen loses ground

Asian currencies mostly down as Japanese yen loses ground SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies stumbled mid- afternoon Tuesday as the Japanese yen lost ground, and as investors turned their attention to the challenges facing the new Philippine government, dealers said.

Indonesia denies lifting Israel trade barriers

Indonesia denies lifting Israel trade barriers JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, denied on Tuesday that it had lifted trade barriers with Israel, a move that would ignite protests from Islamic groups opposed to ties with the Jewish state.

Seeded teams get easy wins in National Championships

Seeded teams get easy wins in National ChampionshipsBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Fortified by their national shuttlers, seeded teams found no trouble in their campaign on the first day of the Inter-club National Badminton Championship's round-robin tournament at...

Recruitment of the masses

Recruitment of the massesFrom KompasObserving the ever deteriorating political developments occurring in this beloved country of ours, I feel sad and concerned, particularly over the political elite's conduct in administering this country.

Myanmar official warns of HIV, AIDS

Myanmar official warns of HIV, AIDS YANGON (DPA): A senior military leader in Myanmar (Burma) has acknowledged in a published article for the first time that HIV/AIDS poses a threat to his country, official sources disclosed on Tuesday."HIV, AIDS. It's a national cause.

Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Poster Exhibition Hari Terindah dalam Masa Remajaku, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Feb. 17.Music and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl.

Feasting and festivities for Chinese New Year

Feasting and festivities for Chinese New Year JAKARTA (JP): It's time to feast and relax as Chinese communities all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year on Wednesday.And many Chinese-Indonesians will have more time on their hands this year, thanks to a holiday for "those who are celebrating"...

President puts House rift behind

President puts House rift behind JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid put his overnight quarrel with House of Representatives (DPR) over his alleged graft behind him as he invited legislators on Tuesday to a post-Idul Fitri gathering this weekend, two days before they are scheduled...

RI, Brazil likely to boost bilateral trade relations

RI, Brazil likely to boost bilateral trade relations JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Brazil have the potential to expand their economic relations despite a sharp decline in bilateral trade several years ago, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said here...

Landslide rescue operation continues

Landslide rescue operation continues MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Rescue workers continued digging through the mud on Tuesday in an effort to find victims of the landslides triggered by days of heavy rains on Sangir island, Sangihe Talaud regency, North Sulawesi, that killed at least 34 people.

Young epileptic found drowned

Young epileptic found drowned YOGYAKARTA: A young teenage epileptic fell and drowned to death in a watering well on Sunday afternoon after he apparently had a seizure.Sukiswanto, 18, was getting a pail of water from the 14-meter deep well near his home when it is believed that he had an epileptic...

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