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Fri, 12 Jan 2001
City ponders tax on rented room income
City ponders tax on rented room income JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is working out the details of a tax on rented rooms as part of its effort to increase revenue, an official said on Thursday.The head of the Jakarta Revenue Agency, Deden Supriadi, said the tax scheme was being calculated...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
City to relocate Senen terminal
City to relocate Senen terminal JAKARTA (JP): The Planet Senen youth center in Central Jakarta will soon be demolished to make way for a new bus terminal which will replace an existing one nearby, mayor Andi S. Abdullah said on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
BPGS demands $350,000 annual payment from PT Indobuildco
BPGS demands $350,000 annual payment from PT Indobuildco JAKARTA (JP): The Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) has demanded that PT Indobuildco which runs the Hilton International Hotel and Hilton apartments, pay a US$350,000 annual fee for the land use permit.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Gus Dur to visit S'pore next week
Gus Dur to visit S'pore next week SINGAPORE (AP): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid will visit Singapore next week, with relations between the two neighbor countries beginning to heal after a recent spat, Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Japan shocked by Ajinomoto controversy in Indonesia
Japan shocked by Ajinomoto controversy in IndonesiaBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): The Ajinomoto case has attracted nationwide attention in Japan, not only from major media organizations, but also from politicians and the business community.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
More unrest in Ambon
More unrest in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: Violence erupted once again here on Thursday when motorists were attacked and speedboat passengers shot by rioters in separate incidents, resulting in at least one death and 14 injuries.The first incident occurred around 9:00 a.m.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Anwar needs back surgery
Anwar needs back surgery KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Jailed former Malaysian finance minister Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to spinal surgery after weeks in hospital but the treatment he wants may not happen unless he goes overseas, his lawyer said."Our request is very plain.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Africans arrested for fraud
Africans arrested for fraud JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested six African men for allegedly cheating people into handing over their US Dollar banknotes based on the promise that the amount would be doubled after a certain period of time.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Murder trial of UNHCR staff begins
Murder trial of UNHCR staff begins JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court began on Thursday the trial of six prointegration East Timorese for the murder of three United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) staff in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara in September last year.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
100 netted in illegal migrant raids
100 netted in illegal migrant raids JAKARTA (JP): City officials arrested 100 illegal migrants who failed to display ID Cards as the 'door-to-door' raid began on Thursday, an official said.The raid, which commenced at 6 a.m.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Akbar discourages mass mobilization
Akbar discourages mass mobilization JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tanjung said he supported the right of all parties to express their political aspirations but insisted that it should be done without mobilizing mass rallies in the capital.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Judges asked to focus on legal aspects
Judges asked to focus on legal aspects JAKARTA (JP): Timber tycoon Mohammad 'Bob' Hasan, the defendant in an alleged fraudulent forest aerial mapping project between 1989 and 1999, asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday to set aside all political considerations and focus on the legal...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
A dance treat in Surakarta
A dance treat in Surakarta JAKARTA (JP): After the holiday break, dance lovers can again enjoy a treat from noted dancer and choreographer Wied Sendjayani, who will stage her new contemporary piece on Friday and Saturday nights at the Surakarta Cultural Park in Central Java.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Rupiah Rates Jan.11
Rupiah Rates Jan.11 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,060.00 10,060.00 9,512.00 9,608.00Australian dollar 1 5,023.77 5,583.30 5,274.40 5,332.44Austrian schilling 1 618.71 687.30 649.38 656.42Belgian franc 1 211.05 234.44 221.58 223.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Marlev, Tony/Halim reach Korean Open quarterfinals
Marlev, Tony/Halim reach Korean Open quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): Most of the Indonesian badminton players here were reduced to being spectators after bowing out in the US$250,000 Samsung Korea Open third round at the Hanra Gymnasium on Cheju Island, South Korea.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
IMF head hopes Indonesia avoids return to chaos
IMF head hopes Indonesia avoids return to chaos TOKYO (Reuters): Expressing concern about conditions in Indonesia, IMF Managing Director Horst Koehler urged Jakarta in an interview published on Thursday to implement a raft of policy changes to boost confidence in its shattered economy.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Marubeni Corp. insists on old Chandra Asri debt restructure plan
Marubeni Corp. insists on old Chandra Asri debt restructure plan JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Marubeni Corp. has insisted the government honor the old debt restructuring agreement with petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri, according to Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Edwin...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Synchronized searches for Tommy
Synchronized searches for Tommy JAKARTA (JP): The prolonged search for fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra has taken a new turn with National Police beginning a synchronized search operation, combing locations across the country suspected as refuges of former president Soeharto's son.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
City military chief warns of continuing tension
City military chief warns of continuing tension JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Slamet Kirbiantoro warned on Thursday that security and political concerns in the capital were on the roil due to a conspiracy by certain groups wishing to jeopardize national unity.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
More troops deployed along tense Bangladesh, Myanmar border
More troops deployed along tense Bangladesh, Myanmar border DHAKA (AFP): Tensions remained high on the Bangladesh border with Myanmar on Thursday as both sides reinforced troops after a shootout over the construction of an illegal embankment, officials said.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Govt lowers import duties
Govt lowers import duties JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday a reduction in import tariffs of between zero and 25 percent on over 1,000 product items."The lowering of the import tariffs is intended to increase imports and to promote competitiveness with local products," the...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Promoters say Tyson fight on
Promoters say Tyson fight on KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The promoters of a planned Mike Tyson fight in Malaysia said on Thursday the bout would go ahead even though Tyson's publicist is reportedly unaware of the event.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Peace in Aceh at last?
Peace in Aceh at last? It is part of the tragedy that is Aceh that even at a time when a glimmer of hope appears to be in sight, the promise of peace must be greeted with caution.Representatives of the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were reported on Wednesday to have reached...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
'Gedhog' puppet tradition has a tale to tell
'Gedhog' puppet tradition has a tale to tellBy Kartika Bagus SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): It's a tale to match anything that Shakespeare produced, telling of heroic battles, a test of fidelity and love that ultimately conquers all.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Plan to map out natural resources
Plan to map out natural resourcesBy Indra Darmawan JAKARTA (JP): October and November were among the busiest months in the year 2000 for the House of Representatives (DPR). Extensive sessions were held for executives and legislators to discuss and finally approve laws on the national development...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
IFC suspects voting fraud
IFC suspects voting fraud JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank, might lose a bankruptcy petition against publicly listed PT Panca Overseas Finance (POF), due to what the IFC suspects as fraudulent voting by fictitious creditors.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
S'pore, U.S. trade pact baton likely to pass to Bush
S'pore, U.S. trade pact baton likely to pass to Bush SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore said on Thursday negotiations on its bilateral free trade pact with the United States, which could pave the way for one with ASEAN, were unlikely to be finalized before the inauguration of George W. Bush as U.S.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Malaysia palm oil extends gains on short covering
Malaysia palm oil extends gains on short covering KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains by the close on Thursday on short covering and expectations of lower output in the first quarter of this year, traders said.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
RI yet to implement ILO declaration
RI yet to implement ILO declaration JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has yet to implement the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on fundamental principles of labor, an official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
On DPR and holiday bonuses
On DPR and holiday bonuses Mr. Joni Sutjahjono clarified on Jan. 11, 2001 that he did not write the letter as published in Republika on Jan. 6, 2001 (not Jan. 9, 2001) regarding the above subject.Joni said that he had no knowledge about the letter and that somebody might have forged his identity...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Jan. 12, 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Jan. 12, 2001Exhibitions * 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. * Painting Flying Horizon by Teguh Ostenrik, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Abdurrahman agrees to drop VAT plan for agri-products
Abdurrahman agrees to drop VAT plan for agri-products JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has agreed to drop a plan to impose a value added tax on agricultural products, according to Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Plane crash bodies still not sent home
Plane crash bodies still not sent home TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Bad weather hampered efforts to move the bodies of nine victims from the Navy's Cassa plane accident site on Thursday amid official preparations to honor the deceased in their cities of origin.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Plan to dump garbage halted
Plan to dump garbage halted MANILA (AP): President Joseph Estrada has ordered the suspension of a plan to dump Manila's garbage on a remote island until a legal battle is settled, a senior Cabinet official said on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Asian currencies mostly down late; won feels brunt of pain
Asian currencies mostly down late; won feels brunt of pain SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies slumped late Thursday, with the South Korean won feeling the brunt of the pain.The Thai baht, the Philippine peso and the Indonesian rupiah were also caught in the downdraft.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
RI's blue-collar workers get highest pay increase
RI's blue-collar workers get highest pay increase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian blue-collar workers received the highest salary increase in 2000 as compared to their counterparts in other Asian countries, according to a survey by management consulting firm Hewitt Associates.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Bumi Resources starts oil drilling in Yemen
Bumi Resources starts oil drilling in Yemen JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed oil and gas company PT Bumi Resources said its wholly owned subsidiary Gallo Oil Ltd., began oil drilling activities at one of the company's six oil wells in Yemen.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
KPKPN begins massive audit of state officials
KPKPN begins massive audit of state officials JAKARTA (JP): The State Official Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) functionaries and members were sworn in by President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid at the State Palace on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Fire razes Tambora slum
Fire razes Tambora slum JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed at least 20 houses in the dense modest housing complex of Tambora in West Jakarta on Thursday, but no casualties were reported.Most of the houses affected were located in neighborhood units six and 11.Witnesses said the fire began at around 1 p.m.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 11, 2001: ------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,900 -150 101,500 Adindo Foresta...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
The Pizza 'Hat'?
The Pizza 'Hat'? Is Pizza Hut in Indonesia refurbishing its look in the new millennium? The "Hut" previously resembled a roof but it now sports a modern hat. The "hat" is inclined and quite stylish, and it conjures up an image of a young lady, looking at her boy friend with a mischievous twinkle in...
Fri, 12 Jan 2001
'Sin tax' raised as idea to boost funds
'Sin tax' raised as idea to boost funds JAKARTA (JP): It is widely known that sports development needs lots of money to support its programs. Unfortunately, the National Sports Council (KONI), its provincial chapters and sports organizations have yet to be able to raise fund to finance their needs.
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
New Thai regulations hurting boatmen
New Thai regulations hurting boatmen KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Some 200 Malaysian boatmen staged a protest Wednesday against a police crackdown on smuggling across a river on the border with Thailand.The boatmen plying the Golok river in the coastal town of Tumpat in Kelantan state said the operation had...
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
BI to maintain tight monetary policy in 2001
BI to maintain tight monetary policy in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Wednesday that the central bank would maintain its tight monetary policy this year in a bid to achieve a low inflation target of 4-6 percent.
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
Myanmar, opposition talks welcomed
Myanmar, opposition talks welcomed BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmar's government-in-exile welcomed on Wednesday news of landmark talks between the junta and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi which were brokered by United Nations envoy Razali Ismail.
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
Schoolboy showered with rewards for his courage
Schoolboy showered with rewards for his courageBy Ahmad Junaidi BEKASI (JP): Attired in his school uniform, Ahmad Taufik was awarded on Wednesday for reporting his discovery of three live grenades on a railway track near his house in Karangsari village, Kedung Waringin district here on Monday.
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
More tourists in West Sumatra
More tourists in West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: Reports of social unrest across the country have not stopped tourists from visiting West Sumatra."Basically, West Sumatra is the second safest province in the country after Bali.
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
Ministers to brief Pope over bombings
Ministers to brief Pope over bombings JAKARTA (JP): Two cabinet ministers will soon leave for the Vatican to brief Pope John Paul II on the Christmas Eve bombings, Spokesman for the Office of the Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs I Wayan Karya said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
Bogor to have general hospital
Bogor to have general hospital BOGOR (JP): Bogor Mayoralty will build a Rp 20-billion general hospital in the Kayu Manis area of West Bogor, officials announced on Wednesday."The plan was officially approved by the Bogor Mayoralty Council in December and the funding will come from the 2001 local...
Thu, 11 Jan 2001
RI smust decide on coffee retention plan
RI smust decide on coffee retention plan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will have to decide whether or not it will join the Association of Coffee Producing Countries' coffee retention plan before the association's meeting in London later this month, a senior trade official said on Wednesday.