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Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Political elite told not to mobilize masses
Political elite told not to mobilize masses JAKARTA (JP): Security authorities called on the country's political elite on Tuesday not to mobilize the masses to the streets, but to sit at the same table and seek solutions to their disputes.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Mahathir says he will reshuffle cabinet soon
Mahathir says he will reshuffle cabinet soon KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday he would reshuffle his cabinet soon, the state Bernama news agency reported.Mahathir, returning from a trip to Myanmar, told reporters he would make cabinet changes soon, Bernama...
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Perbasi to undergo selection of 60 players for SEA Games
Perbasi to undergo selection of 60 players for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) has called 30 male and 30 female players to undergo the first selection process to join the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games national squad.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Talks between Telkom and KSO partners show no progress
Talks between Telkom and KSO partners show no progress JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Tuesday that talks to end the dispute between state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom and its joint cooperation scheme (KSO) partners showed no...
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Marijuana seized in Bali
Marijuana seized in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The narcotics division of the Bali Police on Monday afternoon arrested separately three alleged drug dealers and seized a total of 5.9 kilograms of marijuana in Kuta, some 15 kilometers west of here.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
China's Li Peng in India to put ties on track
China's Li Peng in India to put ties on track BOMBAY (Reuters): China's parliament chief Li Peng arrived in Bombay on Tuesday, the first stop on a nine-day visit to India which analysts say could help iron out differences between the world's two most populous countries.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Lasykar Jihad protests to 'The Jakarta Post'
Lasykar Jihad protests to 'The Jakarta Post' JAKARTA (JP): A busload of supporters of the Muslim group, Lasykar Jihad (Jihad Force), came to The Jakarta Post on Tuesday to deliver a strong protest against the daily's Monday editorial.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
What does GAM want?
What does GAM want?From Rakyat MerdekaIt seems that Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members do not know all about their movement's political substance and what they actually want. This was revealed in a meeting between Martin Griffiths, director of Henry Dunant Center (HDC) and the Indonesian...
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Focusing on Bulog, Brunei scams
Focusing on Bulog, Brunei scams This is the last of two articles by George J. Aditjondro on how President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri have failed in eliminating the corrupt practices of their predecessors.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Prijadi reshuffles finance ministry
Prijadi reshuffles finance ministry JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo installed 34 new senior officials on Tuesday as part of a comprehensive restructuring program at the powerful ministry.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Buyers of Indonesian shoes shift orders to China
Buyers of Indonesian shoes shift orders to China JAKARTA (JP): Many importers of Indonesian shoes have shifted their orders to other countries such as China and Vietnam due to uncertainty in the security situation in the country, according to the Association of Indonesian Footwear Producers...
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Maluku Muslims against FKM's move
Maluku Muslims against FKM's move AMBON, Maluku: The Muslim community in Maluku voiced their rejection of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM)'s demand for Maluku's independence from Indonesia which the group declared in Ambon on Dec. 18, 2000.In a communique titled "The 2001 Statements", dated Jan.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Malaysia palm oil hit by profit-taking
Malaysia palm oil hit by profit-taking KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures shed most of the morning's gains by the close on Tuesday as players booked profits amid uncertainty over the market's near-term direction, traders said.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Party time for 'Indosiar' anniversary
Party time for 'Indosiar' anniversary JAKARTA (JP): PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri, better known as private television station Indosiar, is celebrating its 6th anniversary with a host of specials on Thursday.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Don't take kids to Singapore: Thais
Don't take kids to Singapore: Thais BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand has urged parents not to take their children to Singapore in the wake of a possible outbreak of a lethal strain of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) there, newspaper reports said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
New tax policy on bonds still confusing: SSX
New tax policy on bonds still confusing: SSX JAKARTA (JP): The Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) said on Tuesday that the government's new tax policy on bonds was still confusing, and that it might even lead investors to avoid reporting their transactions on the SSX.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Estrada knew his friend bribed official: Almadro
Estrada knew his friend bribed official: Almadro MANILA (Reuters): A former Philippine stock exchange official testified on Tuesday that President Joseph Estrada indicated that one of his friends implicated in insider trading had bribed the country's top securities regulator.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Gelbard not resigning
Gelbard not resigning I am writing with regard to the article on page two of the Jan. 9, Jakarta Post edition, entitled "Ambassador Gelbard to resign on Jan. 20". The report is not correct. Ambassador Gelbard will not be leaving office with the change of administration. GRETA N.
Wed, 10 Jan 2001
Up to 144 buses violate fare hike
Up to 144 buses violate fare hike JAKARTA (JP): As many as 144 inter-provincial buses violated the government-sanctioned 25 percent fare hike during the Idul Fitri holidays, the head of the city's Traffic and Transportation Office Buyung Atang said on Tuesday.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 8, 2001:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 8, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Astra Agro Lestari 875 -75 170,000 Asuransi Bina Dana Arta 575 0 11,000 Andhi Chandra 1,150 25 183,500 Ades Alfindo 2,100 -75...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Government issues 41 new decrees on tax and regional autonomy
Government issues 41 new decrees on tax and regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The Finance Ministry said on Monday that it had issued 41 new decrees, including 38 new tax and excise decrees, in a bid to meet the government's 2001 state budget revenue targets and to support the decentralization program.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Government considers Cemex ownership in Semen Gresik
Government considers Cemex ownership in Semen Gresik JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering raising the ownership of Mexican-based cement producer PT Cemex Indonesia in state-owned Semen Gresik Group (SGG), as part of a compensation scheme for spinning off SGG's subsidiary PT Semen Padang,...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
From 'Kaharingan' to 'Kwangkai'
From 'Kaharingan' to 'Kwangkai' JAKARTA (JP): For the Dayak Bahau tribespeople living in Long Iram district, Kutai, East Kalimantan, death signifies the passing of one's soul to the spirit world. Before embarking on this journey, the dead must be purified and "taken to dinner" -- a rite that...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Pura Barutama suspected of printing counterfeit money
Pura Barutama suspected of printing counterfeit money JAKARTA (JP): Several legislators have expressed their suspicions that PT Pura Barutama, a paper printing company in Kudus, Central Java, was involved in a recent fake money case.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Rates for tax payment, valid from Jan. 8 to Jan.14
Rates for tax payment, valid from Jan. 8 to Jan.14 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 9,470.00Austrian schilling 1 Rp 638.73Australian dollar 1 Rp 5,260.59Belgian franc 1 Rp 217.88Canadian dollar 1 Rp 6,306.19Swiss franc 1 Rp 5,807.68Deutschemark 1 Rp 4,496.68Danish krone 1 Rp 1,212.20French franc 1 Rp 1,339.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Telkom says acquisition plan won't hurt earnings
Telkom says acquisition plan won't hurt earnings JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Indonesia's state-owned domestic call operator Telekomunikasi Indonesia said Monday its controversial plan to acquire sister company PT Indosat wouldn't hurt its earnings.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
India, Vietnam sign agreements on energy, tourism and culture
India, Vietnam sign agreements on energy, tourism and culture HANOI (AP): Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee received a warm welcome on Monday during an official visit to Vietnam that is part of India's policy of improving ties with rapidly growing Southeast Asian nations.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Government delays unleaded gasoline requirement
Government delays unleaded gasoline requirement JAKARTA (JP): State Ministry of Environment Sonny Keraf disclosed on Monday that the government's plan to remove leaded gasoline from the capital by Jan. 1, 2001 has been moved back to 2003.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
NU advises its civilian guards on Jakarta trip
NU advises its civilian guards on Jakarta trip JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) youth figures are calling for calm in a bid to avert an influx of NU civilian guards, but concede that despite these efforts such a mobilization of support for President Abdurrahman Wahid may still likely to occur as...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
India, China pirouette for 'super-power' position
India, China pirouette for 'super-power' positionBy M.G. Srinath NEW DELHI (DPA): Asian giants and neighbors India and China have begun a bout of shadow-play in a bid to assume the mantle of power supremacy in the region.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
RI must stay calm to help investment
RI must stay calm to help investment KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia will continue to invest in Indonesia but wants to see political stability and a better climate for business there, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
TNI's dual function still OK?
TNI's dual function still OK?From Rakyat MerdekaThe results of a survey conducted by the Inter-University Center (PAU) of the School of Social Studies of Gajah Mada University and Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters in 15 regencies/municipalities spread over 13 provinces and involving 5,691...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Government issues ruling to control land degradation
Government issues ruling to control land degradation JAKARTA (JP): The government has issued a regulation to control land damage and is expected to approve a related one within two weeks, a senior official said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Police question FPI members
Police question FPI members JAKARTA (JP): City Police began questioning on Monday two members of Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Muslim organization, who have been named suspects in a raid on four gaming centers in West Jakarta in mid-December last year.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Ethical awareness basis of Islamic ideals
Ethical awareness basis of Islamic ideals Religion is said to have been frequently abused in intergroup friction but sociologist Abdul Munir Mulkhan from the Yogyakarta- based Sunan Kalijaga Institute of Islamic Studies and a leader in the Muhammadiyah organization also looks at perceptions among...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
No additional troops for Maluku
No additional troops for Maluku AMBON, Maluku: Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa said on Monday that there will be no additional troops deployed to Maluku."No additional troops will be dispatched.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
How reformist can the Indonesian Military be?
How reformist can the Indonesian Military be? JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) began its internal reform in 1998. But, has the reform had an impact on TNI and its personnel. Air Force Chief of Staff Marshall Hanafie Asnan looks at the implementation of the policy.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
President and the New Order
President and the New OrderFrom RepublikaWe feel called upon to respond to an explanation made by Mr. Adhie M. Massardi in his capacity as presidential spokesperson about the opinion of the general chairman of the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI), as reported in Republika on...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Big crowd to attend PPP anniversary
Big crowd to attend PPP anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) will mark the party's 28th anniversary with various activities targeting the poor, the organizers said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Gus Dur supporters won't stage violent protests: NU leader
Gus Dur supporters won't stage violent protests: NU leader Criticisms against President Abdurrahman Wahid have reached unreasonable levels, according to ali Maschan Moesa, chief of East Java branch of Nahdlatul Ulama, the staunchest supporter of the President.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Malays delay rallies as race row cools
Malays delay rallies as race row cools KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malay student organization said on Monday it had postponed plans for nationwide protest rallies after a Chinese group shelved controversial requests for an end to some Malay privileges.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Annapurna an exception to rule
Annapurna an exception to rule JAKARTA (JP): While Nepal poses a clear example of continued poverty and environmental degradation amid so much potential income from tourism, it also hosts a fairly successful ecotourism project in the Annapurna region, where millions come in search "of one of the...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Taxi fare hike demanded
Taxi fare hike demanded BANDUNG: About 160 Gemah Ripah taxi drivers marched to the provincial council building here on Monday, demanding a taxi fare hike.Gemah Ripah is the only taxi operator here using the meter.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
KONI to ask government to fund SEA Games training
KONI to ask government to fund SEA Games training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) vice chairman Arie Sudewo is scheduled to meet with director general of budget of the Ministry of Finance later this month to discuss the possibility of getting financial support for the 2001...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Astari in search for woman's self
Astari in search for woman's selfBy Jean Couteau DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The 21st century, we have been told, promises to be a century of cultural eclecticism and women's power. As ideas and symbols freely flow across the world in modern man's hectic and sometimes contradictory search for personal...
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Batam retains its tax status
Batam retains its tax status JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Monday it had postponed until next year the implementation of value added taxes and luxury sales taxes on Batam, pending the issuance of a free trade zone law currently planned for the island.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
KL to tighten border security with RI and RP
KL to tighten border security with RI and RP KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): A senior Malaysian military official said on Monday that border surveillance will be beefed up to counter security threats emanating from armed rebellion in the Philippines and political unrest in Indonesia.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Police arrested Tommy's bodyguard over 1996 case
Police arrested Tommy's bodyguard over 1996 case JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Police has every right to arrest and question the private bodyguard of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, Indra Hasan, on the basis of a 1996 old case of illegal weapon possession."The case and evidence, a .
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Justices will welcome any new chief
Justices will welcome any new chief JAKARTA (JP): While the government and legislature remain in dispute over the new chief justice, the Supreme Court will welcome whoever is appointed as its chief, an official said on Monday."Appointing the new chief justice is not the Supreme Court's business.
Tue, 09 Jan 2001
Water buffalo gets funeral
Water buffalo gets funeral BANGKOK (Reuters): A Thai movie star is holding a three-day funeral for a buffalo which starred in his most successful film, helping it become a box office hit. Boonlert, a 32-year-old water buffalo with three-meter-long horns, was a leading character in Bangrachan, a...