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Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Government prepares a new emergency law
Government prepares a new emergency law JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a new emergency law, replacing a previous law drafted during the rule of former president B.J. Habibie which has not been enforced due to strong public opposition, a minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
'Becak' restricted from main roads
'Becak' restricted from main roads BOGOR (JP): The city administration here will issue a regulation in the near future banning three-wheeled transportation, or becak, from major streets.City administration secretary Itoch Tochija told reporters recently that the new ruling was not aimed at...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Laos says bridge was bombed
Laos says bridge was bombed BANGKOK (Agencies): Laos said on Thursday a bomb planted by "bad people" had caused an explosion which injured at least nine people on a bridge linking the country with Thailand.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Closer ties with Myanmar
Closer ties with Myanmar BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai Rak Thai party, which is set to form Thailand's next coalition government, plans to forge closer ties with Myanmar, a report said on Thursday.The Bangkok Post said the party's deputy leader Pitak Intrawithayanunt told a senior foreign affairs...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Malaysia hopes to do well from SEA Games
Malaysia hopes to do well from SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia hopes to earn more than 4 million ringgit (US$1.06 million) as host of the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September.Berita Harian daily reported multinational film producer Konica has signed an endorsement deal for $1 million.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Court examines PRD's evidence
Court examines PRD's evidence JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court judges trying a lawsuit filed by the Democratic People's Party (PRD) against a number of former top state officials examined on Wednesday the written evidence presented by lawyers of the plaintiff.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Non-seeded clubs fight hard for quarters tickets
Non-seeded clubs fight hard for quarters ticketsBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): The competition between non-Javan badminton clubs turned out to be fierce on the second day of the Inter-club National Badminton Championships as they all had to work hard to earn their...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
ASEAN chief commends Arroyo
ASEAN chief commends Arroyo JAKARTA (AFP): The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has congratulated new Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and expressed confidence in her support of the regional body.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl Raya Sayan (Phone: 0361 979253), until Feb. 10.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Sampang chiefs demand regent
Sampang chiefs demand regent SURABAYA, East Java: Some 182 village chiefs from Sampang on Madura island met here on Wednesday with East Java Governor Imam Utomo to demand the immediate installation of regent elect Fadhillah Budiono.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bush administration pledges support to Jakarta: Envoy
Bush administration pledges support to Jakarta: Envoy JAKARTA (JP): The administration of new U.S. President George W. Bush pledged to continue supporting Indonesia's democratization process, Washington's envoy to Jakarta said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Subdistrict councils cost Rp1.5b a month
Subdistrict councils cost Rp1.5b a month JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will have to spend at least Rp 1.5 billion (US$160,000) every month when subdistrict councils make their debut in February.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Pension funds can freely invest in govt bonds
Pension funds can freely invest in govt bonds JAKARTA (JP): The finance ministry will soon issue a new ruling allowing the country's pension funds to invest up to 100 percent of their money in government bonds, director general of financial institutions Darmin Nasution said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Astra to buy local steel for own use
Astra to buy local steel for own use JAKARTA (JP): Car manufacturer PT Toyota Astra Motors has agreed to purchase steel products from PT Krakatau Steel for the manufacture of its Kijang van.According to an agreement signed on Wednesday, Astra will initially purchase 160 tons of steel worth Rp 480...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Government may reduce CPO export tax between 2 and 3%
Government may reduce CPO export tax between 2 and 3% JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Luhut Pandjaitan said on Wednesday that the government would not eliminate the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) but may reduce it to between 2 percent and 3 percent from the current 5 percent.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
PDI-P denies supporting Muladi, Bagir Manan
PDI-P denies supporting Muladi, Bagir Manan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction at the House of Representatives made a surprising move on Wednesday, denying responsibility in the latest controversy of the Supreme Court chief election.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Police to work with Kopassus to free hostages
Police to work with Kopassus to free hostages JAKARTA (JP): Police will coordinate with the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) to rescue the 16 hostages currently being held by separatist rebels at a remote jungle location in Irian Jaya, National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bali traditional institutions under question
Bali traditional institutions under questionBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The beautiful and pristine Beratan Lake in Bedugul, one of Bali's famous tourist resorts, located 60 kilometers north of Denpasar, recently witnessed a tragedy that cost the life of 55-year-old Djohny Leopato.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Mahathir misses New Year fun
Mahathir misses New Year fun KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad skipped a couple of functions to mark the Chinese New Year due to a bout of flu, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Prosecutor investigated
Prosecutor investigated YOGYAKARTA: A local prosecutor was suspended here on Wednesday for allegedly extorting Rp 5 million (US$470) from a defendant.Suratno, a prosecutor at the Yogyakarta prosecutor's office, was suspended pending investigation into the case, the Yogyakarta prosecutor's office...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
NU clerics warn House against toppling Gus Dur
NU clerics warn House against toppling Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Some 40 clerics from East Java on Wednesday warned certain groups in the House of Representatives against toppling President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, saying such action would incite unrest among the people and ulemas in the province.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Cell phone thief shot dead
Cell phone thief shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives shot dead an alleged cellular phone thief at midnight on Tuesday when he attempted to escape arrest at the Coca Cola intersection in North Jakarta.The city police chief of detectives for general crimes, Comr.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Persebaya beats Persema in Bank Mandiri league
Persebaya beats Persema in Bank Mandiri league JAKARTA (JP): Favorite Persebaya Surabaya overcame Persema Malang 1-0 on Wednesday at the 10 Nopember stadium in Surabaya during the first leg of the eastern division of the Bank Mandiri soccer league.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Govt to spend $45m on fishing ports
Govt to spend $45m on fishing ports JAKARTA (JP): The government will spend about US$45 million this year to expand two major fishing ports in Bitung, North Sulawesi, and Tual, Maluku, a minister said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Lippo bank responds
Lippo bank responds In response to Mrs. Yuni Trianingsih's letter to Bisnis Indonesia also covered by The Jakarta Post on Jan. 16, 2001, please allow me to respond on behalf of Lippo Bank.We at Lippo Bank appreciate customer comments because it highlights the continual need to improve our services,...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Tommy's bank accounts have yet to be frozen
Tommy's bank accounts have yet to be frozen JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office remains unable to order that bank accounts in the name of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra be blocked as it has yet to receive a list of account numbers from Bank Indonesia, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Horta wants better U.S.-RI military ties
Horta wants better U.S.-RI military ties JAKARTA (JP): A senior East Timor official called on Washington on Wednesday to resume military ties with Jakarta, saying this would significantly improve security along the border of East Timor."I will be talking with our friends in the U.S.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Asian currencies steady in thin trade
Asian currencies steady in thin trade SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were steady to marginally firmer mid-afternoon Wednesday in subdued trading, with most regional participants absent due to the Lunar New Year celebrations, dealers said.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
History's lesson
History's lesson For those with a feeling for humor there may be something comical in the confrontation currently taking place between President Abdurrahman Wahid and the House of Representatives' special committee investigating the Bulog and Brunei scandals.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Hypertension might be fatal
Hypertension might be fatalFrom Suara KaryaIndonesia's hypertension cases are increasing from year to year. It "strikes" urban as well as rural societies with quite an apprehensive percentage. Hypertension is the main cause of strokes.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Not possible to split Bogor
Not possible to split BogorFrom Rakyat MerdekaMy understanding of the current reform is that it is improving things drastically, not only the system but also the character of the people.We have been "indoctrinated" with reports of on-going changes taking place in all fields in our country.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Mad cow crisis 'has RI within its reach'
Mad cow crisis 'has RI within its reach' LONDON (Reuters): Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Sri Lanka may become the next victims of mad cow disease after buying potentially tainted animal feed from Britain at the height of the UK epidemic, scientists said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Rupiah Rates Jan.24
Rupiah Rates Jan.24 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,893.00 9,893.00 9,346.00 9,440.00Australian dollar 1 4,926.72 5,485.67 5,177.68 5,234.48Austrian schilling 1 604.14 672.58 634.92 641.78Belgian franc 1 206.08 229.42 216.58 218.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Silver industry in Bali facing trying period
Silver industry in Bali facing trying period DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): In addition to its elaborate gold jewelry, gold-thread textiles, garments, wooden and bamboo handicrafts, Bali is also well-known for its silver products.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
DEATH TOLL
DEATH TOLLCorrection: The article At least 1,041 killed in Aceh in first two weeks of the year in Wednesday's newspaper was incorrect. The quoted death toll was for the period from Jan. 1, 2000, to Jan. 15, 2001, not for the first two weeks of the year. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bakrie shifts business focus to infrastructure industry
Bakrie shifts business focus to infrastructure industry JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie Brothers will focus its business on the steel-based and telecommunications infrastructure industry following the approval of its debt restructuring deal.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bali's Chinese celebrate Lunar New Year in freedom
Bali's Chinese celebrate Lunar New Year in freedomBy Murdani Usman DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Thousands of Chinese in Bali celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday at several temples in Kuta, Denpasar and other sites on the island.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Provinces demand better chances for their shuttlers
Provinces demand better chances for their shuttlers BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Badminton officials from out-of-Java provinces demanded better opportunities for their shuttlers in order to catch up with Java-based players while at the same time admitting a wide gap of achievement between...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
One dead as fresh violence erupts in C. Maluku
One dead as fresh violence erupts in C. Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh violence erupted in Hatualang village in Pirus district, West Seram island in Central Maluku on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a soldier."Around 6 a.m.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bus company tries to stem burden of debt
Bus company tries to stem burden of debt JAKARTA (JP): In an urgent attempt to make up for the removal of a government subsidy next month, the state bus company PPD plans to sell some of its bus compounds and increase the daily rental fee charged to drivers.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Arroyo gets crucial support, consolidates grip on power
Arroyo gets crucial support, consolidates grip on power MANILA (Reuters): New Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo consolidated her grip on power on Wednesday when a coalition of parties backing her wrested control of the House of Representatives from deposed leader Joseph Estrada's...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Newmont in new environmental row with fresh leak
Newmont in new environmental row with fresh leakBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Mining firm PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (PT NNT) said a leak had occurred on the tailing pipeline from its operation in the western half of Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara, but claimed that everything was under control.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Streets vendors rally against ban
Streets vendors rally against ban DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of street vendors staged peaceful rally here on Wednesday protesting a recently-issued decree that bans them from doing business at the famous Sanur beach area.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
RI to reduce Henry Dunant Center's role
RI to reduce Henry Dunant Center's role JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab confirmed on Wednesday the plan to reduce the role of the Swiss- based Henry Dunant Center in mediating talks with the Acehnese as the government has decided to involve all dissenting Aceh factions in...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Swimmers have chance to rejoin SEA Games
Swimmers have chance to rejoin SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Three national men's swimmers still have a chance to compete in the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September despite the fact that they were excluded from the decentralized training program.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Appeal for unity
Appeal for unity Since the transfer of the presidency from Soeharto to Habibie and at the present under the administration of Abdurrahman Wahid, the economic recovery of this republic has remained a big question mark. The exchange rate of the rupiah to the U.S.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Manila denies Estrada's claim to presidency
Manila denies Estrada's claim to presidency MANILA (AP): The government moved on Wednesday to prevent former President Joseph Estrada from making any legal claim to the presidency as tax collectors froze one of his bank accounts amid an investigation that he grew rich off bribes and kickbacks.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Consumer confidence index stable: Danareksa
Consumer confidence index stable: Danareksa JAKARTA (JP): The consumer confidence index, made up of the present situation index and the expectations index, showed little movement in December, according to a survey by the Danareksa Research Institute.The index was at 56.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Students deliver political message with their art
Students deliver political message with their artBy Matdon BANDUNG (JP): Five young artists have come together for an exhibition with the provocative title "Dasar Babi-Babi. Hancurkan Sisa-Sisa Orde Baru, Golkar + Militerisme" (You pigs! Crush the remaining elements of the New Order, Golkar and...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Lawyers' code of ethics not morally binding: Expert
Lawyers' code of ethics not morally binding: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Many lawyers violate the professional code of ethics as the rules are not morally binding while the existing supervisory bodies do not work, a legal expert said on Wednesday.