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On This Day - January 25, 2001
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Court examines PRD's evidence
Court examines PRD's evidence JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court judges trying a lawsuit filed by the Democratic People's Party (PRD) against a number of former top state officials examined on Wednesday the written evidence presented by lawyers of the plaintiff.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Non-seeded clubs fight hard for quarters tickets
Non-seeded clubs fight hard for quarters ticketsBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): The competition between non-Javan badminton clubs turned out to be fierce on the second day of the Inter-club National Badminton Championships as they all had to work hard to earn their...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
ASEAN chief commends Arroyo
ASEAN chief commends Arroyo JAKARTA (AFP): The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has congratulated new Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and expressed confidence in her support of the regional body.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl Raya Sayan (Phone: 0361 979253), until Feb. 10.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Sampang chiefs demand regent
Sampang chiefs demand regent SURABAYA, East Java: Some 182 village chiefs from Sampang on Madura island met here on Wednesday with East Java Governor Imam Utomo to demand the immediate installation of regent elect Fadhillah Budiono.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bush administration pledges support to Jakarta: Envoy
Bush administration pledges support to Jakarta: Envoy JAKARTA (JP): The administration of new U.S. President George W. Bush pledged to continue supporting Indonesia's democratization process, Washington's envoy to Jakarta said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Subdistrict councils cost Rp1.5b a month
Subdistrict councils cost Rp1.5b a month JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will have to spend at least Rp 1.5 billion (US$160,000) every month when subdistrict councils make their debut in February.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Pension funds can freely invest in govt bonds
Pension funds can freely invest in govt bonds JAKARTA (JP): The finance ministry will soon issue a new ruling allowing the country's pension funds to invest up to 100 percent of their money in government bonds, director general of financial institutions Darmin Nasution said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Astra to buy local steel for own use
Astra to buy local steel for own use JAKARTA (JP): Car manufacturer PT Toyota Astra Motors has agreed to purchase steel products from PT Krakatau Steel for the manufacture of its Kijang van.According to an agreement signed on Wednesday, Astra will initially purchase 160 tons of steel worth Rp 480...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Government may reduce CPO export tax between 2 and 3%
Government may reduce CPO export tax between 2 and 3% JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Luhut Pandjaitan said on Wednesday that the government would not eliminate the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) but may reduce it to between 2 percent and 3 percent from the current 5 percent.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
PDI-P denies supporting Muladi, Bagir Manan
PDI-P denies supporting Muladi, Bagir Manan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction at the House of Representatives made a surprising move on Wednesday, denying responsibility in the latest controversy of the Supreme Court chief election.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Police to work with Kopassus to free hostages
Police to work with Kopassus to free hostages JAKARTA (JP): Police will coordinate with the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) to rescue the 16 hostages currently being held by separatist rebels at a remote jungle location in Irian Jaya, National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bali traditional institutions under question
Bali traditional institutions under questionBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The beautiful and pristine Beratan Lake in Bedugul, one of Bali's famous tourist resorts, located 60 kilometers north of Denpasar, recently witnessed a tragedy that cost the life of 55-year-old Djohny Leopato.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Mahathir misses New Year fun
Mahathir misses New Year fun KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad skipped a couple of functions to mark the Chinese New Year due to a bout of flu, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Prosecutor investigated
Prosecutor investigated YOGYAKARTA: A local prosecutor was suspended here on Wednesday for allegedly extorting Rp 5 million (US$470) from a defendant.Suratno, a prosecutor at the Yogyakarta prosecutor's office, was suspended pending investigation into the case, the Yogyakarta prosecutor's office...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
NU clerics warn House against toppling Gus Dur
NU clerics warn House against toppling Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Some 40 clerics from East Java on Wednesday warned certain groups in the House of Representatives against toppling President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, saying such action would incite unrest among the people and ulemas in the province.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Cell phone thief shot dead
Cell phone thief shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives shot dead an alleged cellular phone thief at midnight on Tuesday when he attempted to escape arrest at the Coca Cola intersection in North Jakarta.The city police chief of detectives for general crimes, Comr.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Persebaya beats Persema in Bank Mandiri league
Persebaya beats Persema in Bank Mandiri league JAKARTA (JP): Favorite Persebaya Surabaya overcame Persema Malang 1-0 on Wednesday at the 10 Nopember stadium in Surabaya during the first leg of the eastern division of the Bank Mandiri soccer league.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Govt to spend $45m on fishing ports
Govt to spend $45m on fishing ports JAKARTA (JP): The government will spend about US$45 million this year to expand two major fishing ports in Bitung, North Sulawesi, and Tual, Maluku, a minister said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Lippo bank responds
Lippo bank responds In response to Mrs. Yuni Trianingsih's letter to Bisnis Indonesia also covered by The Jakarta Post on Jan. 16, 2001, please allow me to respond on behalf of Lippo Bank.We at Lippo Bank appreciate customer comments because it highlights the continual need to improve our services,...
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