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On This Day - February 2, 2001
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270), until Feb. 28. * Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. Merapi
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. MerapiBy Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mbah Maridjan takes a deep drag on his cigarette, the very picture of serenity.As Mount Merapi rumbles ominously, threatening to explode and bury the surrounding area in a blanket of lava and ash, the old man sits calmly...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Patrols have been increased along Malaysia's borders with Indonesia and the Philippines to catch refugees who may try to flee political upheaval in those countries, a newspaper reported on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
UI students sue rector over suspensions
UI students sue rector over suspensions JAKARTA (JP): Six University of Indonesia students who were suspended for staging a rally protesting against additional college fees, filed a lawsuit at the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN) against the University's rector on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup HANOI (Reuters): State oil monopoly Petrovietnam and a unit of Russia's gas giant Gazprom plan to set up a venture soon to tap natural gas off Vietnam's central coast, official media reported on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
East Timorese becoming guests in their own land
East Timorese becoming guests in their own landThe following are excerpts from an interview with sociologist George Junus Aditjondro with The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti, following his one-week visit to East Timor in early January.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
SE Asian cars to fuel growth
SE Asian cars to fuel growth HONG KONG (AFP): South Eastern Asian motor markets are expected to lead global growth over the next five years driven by increased volumes and greater vehicle variety, a leading global bank said Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to prevent further political turmoil, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) suggested that President Abdurrahman Wahid step aside and let Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri take the lead.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A gunfight between disputed security personnel took place on Thursday in two villages, Lateri and Passo in Teluk Ambon Baguala district some 12 kilometers east of Ambon, forcing hundreds of residents to flee the area, an official...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Pertamina under pressure to continue unleaded gasoline
Pertamina under pressure to continue unleaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): Retailers of unleaded gasoline for two-stroke engines (BB2L) came to the office of state-own oil company Pertamina on Thursday, demanding a cancellation of the company's decision to cease production of the gasoline by January 2002.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Residents complain about pollution
Residents complain about pollution BOGOR (JP): A leather processing plant located on Jl. Raya Tlajung Udik has been accused of disposing of its waste improperly and polluting neighborhood wells, an official has said.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Abdurrahman-House clash can be avoided
Abdurrahman-House clash can be avoided SINGAPORE: Indonesia could be heading towards a constitutional duel, depending on what Parliament chooses to do with an investigation report which found that President Abdurrahman Wahid had acted improperly in two cases of public finance.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Indomaret's existence questioned
Indomaret's existence questioned JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has questioned the existence of "Indomaret" minimarkets due to their inappropriate locations, as they are mostly found in housing complexes.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Majority of House factions endorse investigation result
Majority of House factions endorse investigation result JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives voted to endorse the result of the investigation into the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) and Brunei financial scandals on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
PBB to expel two for going against party line
PBB to expel two for going against party line JAKARTA (JP): The Crescent Star Party (PBB) executive board will dismiss legislators Hartono Mardjono and Abdul Qodir Djaelani from the party's membership over their claim that they are the legitimate chairman and secretary-general of the party,...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
East Timor forms national army from ranks of guerrillas
East Timor forms national army from ranks of guerrillas AILEU, East Timor (AP): After resisting Indonesia's military occupation for 24 years, East Timor's scrappy guerrilla force was transformed on Thursday into the core of a new national army.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Merapi's rumblings a sobering forewarning
Merapi's rumblings a sobering forewarningBy Tarko Sudiarno and Nugroho C.H. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi's return to activity in recent weeks is much more than a natural phenomenon for many Javanese.For them, viewing Merapi as part of a trio of sacred kingdoms in Central Java, it is a sobering...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Demonstrators turn out if force outside House
Demonstrators turn out if force outside House JAKARTA (JP): Braving heavy rain, thousands of protesters swarmed the streets around the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday to apply pressure on President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to resign over alleged involvement in two financial scandals.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Indisciplined bus drivers
Indisciplined bus driversFrom Suara KaryaMy observation of traffic in the capital city of Jakarta (DKI) reveals that traffic jams which occur nearly everywhere in DKI are mainly caused by indisciplined public bus drivers.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Daihatsu's new city car set to enter tight market
Daihatsu's new city car set to enter tight market JAKARTA (JP): PT Daihatsu Astra Motor launched on Thursday its new city car, the Young Recreational Vehicle (YRV), with an upbeat annual sales target of 1,000 units amid an estimated sluggish market.
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