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Sun, 21 Jan 2001
What you can teach your child by having a pet
What you can teach your child by having a petBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): People can build intimate friendships with their pets and treat the domesticated animals like members of their own family because they become emotionally attached.
Sun, 21 Jan 2001
Imlek in the eyes of INTI chairman
Imlek in the eyes of INTI chairmanBy Oei Eng Goan JAKARTA (JP): Gone are the days when Indonesians of Chinese origin had to restrain themselves from celebrating the Lunar New Year in festive mood and with colorful attractions like the traditional lion and dragon dances.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Petronas, Pertamina gas deal seen by April
Petronas, Pertamina gas deal seen by April KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian and Indonesian state-owned oil firms are expected to seal negotiations for a 20-year deal for the supply of gas from Indonesia's West Natuna by April, Malaysian Energy Minister Leo Moggie said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Peso up as Estrada loses support
Peso up as Estrada loses support SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Philippine peso soared by more than 15 percent to its highest level in three months on Friday after the chief of the country's military withdrew his support for President Joseph Estrada, fueling investors' hopes that a change of leadership...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: A Letter from the Ocean by Mosista Pambudi at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), until Jan. 24. * Photo: Solidaritas, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Soeharto's in-law Maya given early leave from jail
Soeharto's in-law Maya given early leave from jail JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's granddaughter-in-law Gusti Maya Firanti Noor, 29, was released from Pondok Bambu Women's Penitentiary in East Jakarta on Friday, five weeks before the end of her eight-month sentence.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
KPC, E. Kalimantan still in dispute over divestment
KPC, E. Kalimantan still in dispute over divestment JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal and the local government of East Kalimantan are still in dispute over the percentage of shares KPC must divest to local investors this year, according to a senior government...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
India to export more sugar to meet demand
India to export more sugar to meet demand NEW DELHI (Reuters): India, saddled with huge stocks, hopes to export more than one million tons of sugar by September this year helped by new demand from Indonesia and Pakistan and better prices, industry officials said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
BI will not move toward capital controls: Syahril
BI will not move toward capital controls: Syahril JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin stressed on Friday that the central bank would not impose capital controls to stabilize the beleaguered rupiah.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Artists come together to share, learn
Artists come together to share, learnBy Asip A. Hasani SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): A long-haired old man moved to the center of the arena, swaying to the rhythm of African and Sundanese drums.He moved freely, although he was clearly conscious of what he was doing.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Govt won't compensate Cemex in cash
Govt won't compensate Cemex in cash JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday that it would not pay Mexico-based cement company PT Cemex Indonesia compensation in cash when the government spins off PT Semen Padang from its parent company, the state-owned Semen Gresik Group (SGG).
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
ASEAN stocks still promising
ASEAN stocks still promising HONG KONG (AFP): International investors risk missing out on potential profits by continuing their "hands off" policy on stocks from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, a bank report said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Madcow fears don't hamper RI meat imports
Madcow fears don't hamper RI meat imports JAKARTA (JP): The government will continue to import beef from the Republic of Ireland despite fears of spreading madcow disease into Indonesia, a senior government official said here on Friday.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Bajawa spends Rp 14b on refugees
Bajawa spends Rp 14b on refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The Bajawa regency administration has spent a total of Rp 14 billion to deal with thousands of refugees dislocated from their villages due to the eruption of Wawo Muda volcano on Jan. 11.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Experts contend RI population at least 211m
Experts contend RI population at least 211mBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Academics here disputed on Friday the recent results of the national census, arguing that the true count should reflect a total population of at least 211 million and not 203.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Jember versity to get medical school
Jember versity to get medical school SURABAYA: Jember State University Rector Kabul Grahadi said here on Friday the university planned to establish a medical school by 2003.The new school will initially have 68 students, adding to the university's student body of about 13,900.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Three PAN executives deny reports of their resignation
Three PAN executives deny reports of their resignation JAKARTA (JP): Three executives of the National Mandate Party (PAN) denied on Friday reports that they were following the footsteps of economist Faisal Basri and resigning from the party."The reports are baseless.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
President Abdurrahman calls on public not to overreact
President Abdurrahman calls on public not to overreact SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid called on the public on Friday not to overreact to news reports, claiming that these reports were sometimes inaccurate.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
More pork for Chinese new year
More pork for Chinese new year JAKARTA (JP): The City Animal Husbandry Agency is providing at least 4,500 pigs to fulfill the demand for pork during the Chinese New Year celebration on Jan. 24.The pigs were brought in from Central Java, Yogyakarta, Lampung and North Sumatra.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
UI students threaten to sue rector over suspensions
UI students threaten to sue rector over suspensions JAKARTA (JP): Six of nine University of Indonesia students suspended for staging a rally against an additional education fee have threatened to sue the university's rector.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Ambon paralyzed again with bombs, rumors
Ambon paralyzed again with bombs, rumors AMBON, Maluku (JP): Ambon capital of Maluku was paralyzed on Friday in the wake of the commemoration of start of the bloody conflicts that have gripped the Malukus for the last two years.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Philippine, Indonesian bond spreads widen in region mart
Philippine, Indonesian bond spreads widen in region mart HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian benchmark bonds were a mixed bag this week, with Philippine and Indonesian spreads widening on the back of negative domestic political developments while stronger credits stayed close to last week's level.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Adidas workers rally at council
Adidas workers rally at council TANGERANG (JP): No less than 6,000 workers of PT Prima Inreksa Industri, a supplier for shoemaker Adidas, staged another rally at the legislative council here on Friday, after a settlement of their earlier dispute over pay increases failed to materialize.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
On tax on deposit interest
On tax on deposit interest It is disappointing that The Jakarta Post has come out in support of the government's proposal to raise the flat rate tax on the interest on bank deposits from 15 percent to 20 percent after only a very superficial analysis (Taxing interest incomes, Jan. 10, 2001).
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Govt to nullify decision to revoke tax incentives
Govt to nullify decision to revoke tax incentives JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to reinstate tax incentives given to companies undertaking debt restructuring following criticism from the business community.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Taufik ranks second, Christensen takes over
Taufik ranks second, Christensen takes over JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles player Taufik Hidayat dropped to second place in the International Badminton Federation (IBF) world rankings after sitting out the US$250,000 Korea Open last week.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
N. Sumatra council speaker elected
N. Sumatra council speaker elected MEDAN, North Sumatra: Ahmad Azhari of the Indonesian Democratic Party of struggle (PDI Perjuangan) was elected speaker of the provincial council in a tight election on Friday, defeating Golkar Party's Serta Ginting by one vote.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Malaysia palm oil futures end lower
Malaysia palm oil futures end lower KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday due to liquidation prompted by bearish data from private crop forecaster Ivan Wong, traders said.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
A woman held for possessing bombs
A woman held for possessing bombs JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives found three bombs at the Indonesia Miniature Park (TMII) recreation park in East Jakarta on Friday and arrested a woman allegedly linked to former president Soeharto's fugitive son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,850 -50 49,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 145 20 7,838,000 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
New tax on time deposits and agricultural products 'to stay'
New tax on time deposits and agricultural products 'to stay' JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Friday that the government would not cancel the new value added tax (VAT) on agricultural products, and the higher income tax rate on time deposits and savings despite...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
The Merauke incident
The Merauke incident For an organization whose aim it is to establish an independent state, it could be said that at least some of the demands that the Free Papua Organization (OPM) are making following the taking of 11 PT Tunas Korindo timber workers hostage on Tuesday in Irian Jaya sound pretty...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Anniversary Cup a test for national team
Anniversary Cup a test for national team JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) will use the Anniversary Cup in July as a test for its men's and women's teams to face the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Elite row shows political immaturity
Elite row shows political immaturityBy Setiono JAKARTA (JP): We all recall the close ties between Abdurrahman Wahid and reformist Amien Rais before they were elected to top positions of the country. Both expressed deep concern over the chaotic political situation at that time, and vowed to walk...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Subdistrict council membership open to all residents: Councillor
Subdistrict council membership open to all residents: Councillor JAKARTA (JP): Membership of subdistrict councils is open to all city residents, including those who are active members of political parties, a councillor said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Karaoke hall robbed in Sanur
Karaoke hall robbed in Sanur DENPASAR, Bali: Regulars of the Barcelona Bar and Karaoke Hall may be singing the blues this weekend after burglars made off with some Rp 50 million worth of sound system and video compact disc equipment on Friday.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Rare animal trade foiled
Rare animal trade foiled JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Friday that it had confiscated 114 rare animals last year that were about to be traded on the black market.Head of City Environmental Impact Management Agency Aboejoewono Aboeprajitno said on Friday that the animals were...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Anti-monopoly commission to probe taxi firms
Anti-monopoly commission to probe taxi firms JAKARTA (JP): The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will investigate the controversial hike in taxi tariffs in Jakarta as there have been allegations that it was induced by unhealthy business practices among taxi companies.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Councillors demand delay to tap water price hike
Councillors demand delay to tap water price hike JAKARTA (JP): The City Council Commission C for economic affairs has recommended a delay to a proposed increase in tap water rates until the end of 2001 for the bottom three consumer groups.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
West Java bombing mastermind admits his role, probe continues
West Java bombing mastermind admits his role, probe continues BANDUNG (JP): Iqbal, one of suspects in the December bombings in Bandung, claimed to be the mastermind and coordinator of the bombings in West Java, a police officer said here on Friday.The West Java Police detective chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Police to question Tommy's wife, lawyers, bodyguards over bunker
Police to question Tommy's wife, lawyers, bodyguards over bunker JAKARTA (JP): The city police are scheduled to interrogate on Monday all three lawyers of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, Tommy's wife, Ardhia Pramesti "Tata" Regita Cahyani and several of Tommy's bodyguards, for having...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Security beefed up for Chinese lunar New Year
Security beefed up for Chinese lunar New Year SURABAYA (JP): East Java authorities are beefing up security ahead of the celebration of Imlek Chinese New Year on Jan. 24 amid circulating rumors of renewed terrorist attacks like the bombings on Christmas Eve last year.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Joshua, oh Joshua
Joshua, oh JoshuaFrom Media IndonesiaSometimes I feel pity for little Joshua Suherman. He is exceedingly exposed for commercial purposes. Moreover, after the management of him was taken over by Helmy Yahya, it seems that there is no entertainment on TV without Joshua. Mr.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Marzuki blames predecessor for slow work
Marzuki blames predecessor for slow work JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman has blamed his predecessor for his sluggish efforts in tracking down suspected hidden assets and wealth belonging to former president Soeharto's family and cronies.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
'Improve intelligence unit to find Tommy'
'Improve intelligence unit to find Tommy' The police's weeklong involvement with Tommy's (son of former president Soeharto) bunker has captured the nation's imagination while Tommy still remains at large.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
House to speed up deliberation of two important labor bills
House to speed up deliberation of two important labor bills JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives will speed up the deliberation of two labor bills in a bid to mend the country's poor labor conditions and settle the increasing number of industrial disputes.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Tax on deposit interest unfair
Tax on deposit interest unfairFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThrough Government Regulation No. 131/2000 the government has irrevocably increased the income tax on deposit interest from 15 percent to 20 percent. The government's reason for this hike is understandable, but various parties have launched...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Whoa, Banser
Whoa, BanserMedia IndonesiaAs a putra Nahdliyin (follower of Nahdlatul Ulama), I am increasingly scared by the seemingly endless disputes and conflicts among the political elite. I do not think they are willing to sit and talk, or compromise, and some of them are ready to deploy their...
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Rupiah Rates Jan. 19
Rupiah Rates Jan. 19 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,950.00 9,950.00 9,403.00 9,497.00Australian dollar 1 5,016.48 5,581.95 5,270.38 5,327.82Austrian schilling 1 614.39 683.54 645.49 652.42Belgian franc 1 209.57 233.16 220.18 222.
Sat, 20 Jan 2001
Obstructing labor unions is a crime: lawyer said
Obstructing labor unions is a crime: lawyer said JAKARTA (JP): Employers tend to try to block the establishment of labor unions, and this is a violation of the law, the head of the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH) labor unit Rita Olivia said on Friday.