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On This Day - January 6, 2001

Suspect says he learned to make bombs in Afghanistan

Suspect says he learned to make bombs in Afghanistan JAKARTA (JP): A senior police detective revealed on Friday that one of four suspects in the Christmas Eve bombing case has confessed to having received explosives training in Afghanistan.

Indonesia's economy not as bad as people think: Economist

Indonesia's economy not as bad as people think: Economist Noted economist Dr. Mubyarto said recently that he had a different opinion about the state of Indonesia's economy to most mainstream economists. The following interview attempts to pinpoint those differences.

New Order figures must 'be tried'

New Order figures must 'be tried' JAKARTA (JP): The director of the Institute of Public Policy Studies said that in the rush to indict former president Soeharto and his family, the activities of other prominent players in the New Order regime should not be overlooked.

C. Java to send full team to c'ship

C. Java to send full team to c'ship SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Taekwondo Association will send a full team to the LG Cup National Taekwondo Championship in Jakarta in early February, an official said on Friday.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:30 Variety Show 11:00 Talk Show 2:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Feature 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 TVRI News 5:30 Documentary 6:00 Comics 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Quiz 9:00 News 10:00 Sports 11:00 Traditional CultureProgram 2 5:00...

Subagyo upbeat about RI men's singles chances in Korea Open

Subagyo upbeat about RI men's singles chances in Korea Open JAKARTA (JP): Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) chairman Subagyo Hadisiswoyo expressed optimism that Indonesian men's singles shuttlers would perform well at the six-star Korea Open despite the absence of the country's two top...

Indover creditors may be named as suspects

Indover creditors may be named as suspects JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors could name several businessmen as suspects in the loan scandal involving two of Bank Indonesia's (BI) foreign based subsidiaries, an official said on Friday.

Asia looks to region for growth in 2001

Asia looks to region for growth in 2001 HONG KONG (AFP): Asian economies will have to look to regional and domestic demand for growth in 2001 as the U.S. economy slows down, a bank report said on Friday.

Joint investigation on Xmas bombings proposed

Joint investigation on Xmas bombings proposed JAKARTA (JP): The Forum for Indonesian Peace (FID) in a meeting with Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday appealed to be given access to information on the Christmas Eve bombings.

Government asked to be flexible on tax policy

Government asked to be flexible on tax policyBy Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): Legislators on Friday called upon the government to show willingness to review recent regulations that raised income taxes on interests from bank time deposit, and imposed value added taxes on agriculture and animal...

Corruption as role distortion

Corruption as role distortionBy Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): Corruption in Indonesia should always be a question and an issue, never to be taken for granted because almost everybody is tempted to practice it.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 5, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,175 100 414,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 100 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 75...

Textile association hails new export quota policy

Textile association hails new export quota policy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) on Friday welcomed the government's new regulation on the allocation of export quotas, calling it a concrete step towards eradicating rampant quota trading practices among textile producers.

Shangri-La Hotel staff seek help from House

Shangri-La Hotel staff seek help from House JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of striking workers from Shangri-La Hotel went to the House of Representatives on Friday to ask legislators to intervene in their dispute with the hotel.The workers, who have been on strike since Dec.

Crime rate drops in Bogor

Crime rate drops in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police recorded a sharp decline in its crime rate throughout 2000, but 40 percent of the cases investigated during the same period remain unsolved.The regional police's Chief Comr.

School building needs renovation

School building needs renovation TANGERANG (JP): The Cempaka Putih state elementary school building in the district of Ciputat, Tangerang, is in very poor condition, forcing students from two classes to go home when it rains.The roof of the whole building has been decaying for a long period of time.

National Education Minister opens Papua University

National Education Minister opens Papua University JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education inaugurated on Friday the new Papua State University and appointed the first rector for the university located in Manokwari city, some 638 kilometers west of the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura.

IBRA to resume talks with Marubeni over Chandra Asri debt

IBRA to resume talks with Marubeni over Chandra Asri debt JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to start fresh negotiations with Japanese Marubeni Corp. early next week over the crucial restructuring of petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri's debt, according to a senior...

Chief justice gets death threat over Estrada trial

Chief justice gets death threat over Estrada trial MANILA (AFP): Philippine Supreme Court chief justice Hilario Davide on Friday read out a death threat sent to him for presiding over the corruption trial of President Joseph Estrada for allegedly taking bribes from illegal gambling bosses.

Exploring the Hyde Park of Batavia

Exploring the Hyde Park of BataviaBy Ida Indawati Khouw It's the Jakarta landmark that everybody knows and looks up to. The National Monument (Monas), located in the heart of the capital, was once a favorite spot for residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air and a stroll.

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