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Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Business comes to a halt for Chinese New Year
Business comes to a halt for Chinese New Year JAKARTA (JP): Business downtown was mostly on hold on Wednesday as people celebrated Chinese New Year.Most of the stores in the Glodok and Harco electronic centers, and in Pasar Pagi, Mangga Dua and ITC (International Trade Center) shopping centers,...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
8.5 million children drop out, face school dropout this year
8.5 million children drop out, face school dropout this year JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 8.5 million children of elementary and junior high school age in Indonesia have either already dropped out or are likely to drop out of school this year, the National Movement of Foster Parents Foundation...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Ministers deny companies relocating their plants
Ministers deny companies relocating their plants JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan denied on Wednesday reports claiming that some export-oriented companies had fled Indonesia in fear of rampant labor disputes.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Nine Thais injured at Lao border post
Nine Thais injured at Lao border post BANGKOK (AP): An explosion rocked a border and immigration checkpoint in Laos, just across the Mekong river from Thailand, injuring at least nine Thai tourists, police said.They said the explosion appears to have been caused by a bomb.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Luxury tax imposed on 41 products
Luxury tax imposed on 41 products JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed a luxury sales tax of between 10 percent and 75 percent on 41 items of consumer goods including small size television sets and other home appliances.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Courts urged to proceed with Syahril's trial
Courts urged to proceed with Syahril's trial JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors urged the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday to proceed with the corruption trial of Bank Indonesia governor Syahril Sabirin.Chief prosecutor Y.W.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 24, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,725 25 27,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 0 362,500 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Images of Bali through the lens of Paul Spies
Images of Bali through the lens of Paul Spies JAKARTA (JP): When he first set foot on Java in the 1920s, Paul Spies probably had no idea that he would gain a reputation for his photographic documentation of the then Dutch East Indies.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Helicopter crashes in Ancol
Helicopter crashes in Ancol JAKARTA (JP): Two people survived a helicopter crash uninjured on Wednesday when the aircraft belonging to PT Heli Zona attempted an emergency landing on a golf course on the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol recreation site in North Jakarta.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Anwar denied surgery overseas
Anwar denied surgery overseas KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The Malaysian government said on Wednesday that jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim's request for spinal surgery abroad was unjustified as treatment was available locally.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Eighty coaches invited for a refresher course
Eighty coaches invited for a refresher course JAKARTA (JP): Eighty coaches from 29 sports organizations are expected to join the refresher course that is to be staged by the National Sports Council (KONI) as a way of improving their skills in grooming athletes prior to the 2001 Southeast Asian...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bogor to build five overpasses
Bogor to build five overpasses BOGOR (JP): The Bogor mayoralty administration will begin construction on five overpasses to ease traffic on streets that intersect railway tracks.Administration secretary Itoch Tochija said on Tuesday each overpass would cost the mayoralty between Rp 20 billion (US$2.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
PBVSI to stage All-Star match
PBVSI to stage All-Star match JAKARTA (JP): Twenty men's and 20 women's volleyball players will compete in an All-Star game on Sunday at the Senayan indoor stadium.The chief of the organizing committee, Hanny Surkatty, said on Tuesday the players were chosen by volleyball fans during the 2000...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Players complain about hot stadium and scoring board
Players complain about hot stadium and scoring board BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Some price had to be paid by the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) to achieve its ambition to spread the sport throughout the country by staging the national championship outside Java.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Garuda finalizes restructuring of US$1.4b in debt
Garuda finalizes restructuring of US$1.4b in debt JAKARTA (JP): The national flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia has almost completed the restructuring of its massive US$1.4 billion debt, according to a senior official at the airline.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
MPR to discuss crucial constitution amendments
MPR to discuss crucial constitution amendments JAKARTA (JP): An ad hoc committee of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for the amendment of the 1945 Constitution will discuss numerous crucial issues that could raise complicated and serious problems for the public, a legislator said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor
Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to set up a coalition with East Timor to speed up the recovery agenda in the former Indonesian province.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Hostage negotiations continue in Irian Jaya
Hostage negotiations continue in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Local authorities and community leaders continued negotiations with rebels on Tuesday to free 16 hostages held in a remote jungle location in the province.Irian Jaya Police deputy chief Brig. Gen.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Is the Malay community in Singapore marginalized?
Is the Malay community in Singapore marginalized?By Goh Chok Tong SINGAPORE: I want to use this occasion to focus on your achievements in the last 10 years.In the last century, we were one of the few new countries that made solid progress.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,700 -75 195,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 -5 653,000 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Return of military conservatism, public ignorance
Return of military conservatism, public ignorance The public should watch out for military control of civilian institutions, says political analyst Kusnanto Anggoro of the Jakarta-based Center of Strategic International Studies and a lecturer of post graduate studies at the University of Indonesia.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Pertamina director sued for price hike
Pertamina director sued for price hike JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court began hearing on Tuesday a class action lawsuit filed against the state-owned Pertamina oil and gas company for its "arbitrary" decision to increase the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 40 percent.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Asian currencies mostly down as Japanese yen loses ground
Asian currencies mostly down as Japanese yen loses ground SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies stumbled mid- afternoon Tuesday as the Japanese yen lost ground, and as investors turned their attention to the challenges facing the new Philippine government, dealers said.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Indonesia denies lifting Israel trade barriers
Indonesia denies lifting Israel trade barriers JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, denied on Tuesday that it had lifted trade barriers with Israel, a move that would ignite protests from Islamic groups opposed to ties with the Jewish state.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Seeded teams get easy wins in National Championships
Seeded teams get easy wins in National ChampionshipsBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Fortified by their national shuttlers, seeded teams found no trouble in their campaign on the first day of the Inter-club National Badminton Championship's round-robin tournament at...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Recruitment of the masses
Recruitment of the massesFrom KompasObserving the ever deteriorating political developments occurring in this beloved country of ours, I feel sad and concerned, particularly over the political elite's conduct in administering this country.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Myanmar official warns of HIV, AIDS
Myanmar official warns of HIV, AIDS YANGON (DPA): A senior military leader in Myanmar (Burma) has acknowledged in a published article for the first time that HIV/AIDS poses a threat to his country, official sources disclosed on Tuesday."HIV, AIDS. It's a national cause.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Poster Exhibition Hari Terindah dalam Masa Remajaku, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Feb. 17.Music and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Feasting and festivities for Chinese New Year
Feasting and festivities for Chinese New Year JAKARTA (JP): It's time to feast and relax as Chinese communities all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year on Wednesday.And many Chinese-Indonesians will have more time on their hands this year, thanks to a holiday for "those who are celebrating"...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
President puts House rift behind
President puts House rift behind JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid put his overnight quarrel with House of Representatives (DPR) over his alleged graft behind him as he invited legislators on Tuesday to a post-Idul Fitri gathering this weekend, two days before they are scheduled...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
RI, Brazil likely to boost bilateral trade relations
RI, Brazil likely to boost bilateral trade relations JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Brazil have the potential to expand their economic relations despite a sharp decline in bilateral trade several years ago, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said here...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Landslide rescue operation continues
Landslide rescue operation continues MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Rescue workers continued digging through the mud on Tuesday in an effort to find victims of the landslides triggered by days of heavy rains on Sangir island, Sangihe Talaud regency, North Sulawesi, that killed at least 34 people.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Young epileptic found drowned
Young epileptic found drowned YOGYAKARTA: A young teenage epileptic fell and drowned to death in a watering well on Sunday afternoon after he apparently had a seizure.Sukiswanto, 18, was getting a pail of water from the 14-meter deep well near his home when it is believed that he had an epileptic...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Akbar-Mega seems to be the best team
Akbar-Mega seems to be the best teamFrom Rakyat MerdekaI am personally of the opinion that the best team to help solve so many pending political and economic problems Indonesia has been facing would be an Akbar-Mega team.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Buses on the move again
Buses on the move again SURABAYA, East Java: About half of the bus operators whose drivers went on strike the previous day began operating on Tuesday, the head of City Land Transportation Agency's sub- terminal section Indra Gani saidFearful of vandalism and angry mobs who have set fire to several...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,878.00 9,878.00 9,331.00 9,425.00Australian dollar 1 4,945.93 5,507.97 5,198.30 5,255.38Austrian schilling 1 607.25 676.37 638.24 645.35Belgian franc 1 207.14 230.72 217.71 220.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Police reveal dossiers on Elize, mother Sonya
Police reveal dossiers on Elize, mother Sonya JAKARTA (JP): While suggesting that fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra was the one ultimately responsible for the recent arrest of Elize Maria Tuwahatu, 33, for possession of three bombs at the Indonesia-in-Miniature Recreational Park (TMII), the...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Rizal urges action to prevent industries from leaving RI
Rizal urges action to prevent industries from leaving RI JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli has asked the related ministries to take immediate action to prevent foreign electronics and shoe manufacturers from leaving the country.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
At least 1,041 killed in Aceh in first two weeks of the year
At least 1,041 killed in Aceh in first two weeks of the year JAKARTA (JP): Aceh's Human Rights Care Forum (FP-HAM Aceh) in Banda Aceh on Tuesday claimed that 1,041 people have been killed in various incidents in Aceh during the first two weeks of the year.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
IBRA assuages concerns over banks' capital rule
IBRA assuages concerns over banks' capital rule JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency Edwin Gerungan said on Tuesday that the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) levels of Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) and Bank Universal were 6.75 percent and 4.75 percent respectively.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Court delays Panca verdict
Court delays Panca verdict JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Commercial Court delayed on Tuesday its verdict on a bankruptcy petition filed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) against PT Panca Overseas Finance.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Another shakeup at IBRA
Another shakeup at IBRA There must have been something fundamentally amiss in the way the government oversees the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) that has prompted so many shakeups in the agency's top management within less than three years of its operations.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Councillors buy new cars
Councillors buy new carsFrom Pikiran RakyatReferring to a report on what happened in West Java Council in Pikiran Rakyat of Jan. 16, 2001, I would like to express my concern. As a West Javanese, I am very concerned about the reported desire of the council to buy new cars for all councillors despite...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
30,000 civilian guards to secure Chinese new year
30,000 civilian guards to secure Chinese new year JAKARTA (JP): Some 30,000 civilian guards have been assigned to assist security forces uphold a peaceful Chinese new year celebration on Wednesday.Head of the Indonesian Chinese Cultural Preservation Foundation Acai told reporters, after a meeting...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Train passenger loses an eye
Train passenger loses an eye BANDUNG: Parlindungan Tampubolon, a 33-year-old train passenger, lost his left eye when a piece of broken glass from a train window struck him in the face on Saturday.The spokesman for railway company PT KAI's Bandung office, Akhmad Sujadi, confirmed the incident on...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Board examines proposed site for new bus station
Board examines proposed site for new bus station JAKARTA (JP): New estimates on the cost of relocating the overcrowded Pulogadung bus terminal in East Jakarta reveal that the city administration could save Rp 12 billion (US$12.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Tigers extend truce as heavy fighting grips Sri Lanka
Tigers extend truce as heavy fighting grips Sri Lanka COLOMBO (AFP): Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers extended their unilateral truce by one month as heavy fighting raged on Tuesday in Jaffna with troops trying to retake lost territory, officials said.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Sapuan denies embezzling Rp 35b in Bulog funds
Sapuan denies embezzling Rp 35b in Bulog funds JAKARTA (JP): Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) deputy chief Sapuan admitted Tuesday that he had disbursed Rp 35 billion (US$3.7 million) from the agency's Yanatera employee foundation but denied he had embezzled the money.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Charcoal-cooked treats beckon at Bumen Jaya
Charcoal-cooked treats beckon at Bumen Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Bumen Jaya, so named because it was reportedly started by people from Kebumen, Central Java, is famed for its mutton fried rice and boiled noodles.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Three clubs fined after failing to stop chaos
Three clubs fined after failing to stop chaos JAKARTA (JP): The disciplinary commission of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) fined three clubs on Tuesday which failed to stop chaos during their first round matches of the Bank Mandiri soccer league.