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Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Government finds jobs for 8,000 Kamra members
Government finds jobs for 8,000 Kamra members JAKARTA (JP): The government has found new jobs for some 8,000 members of the People's Security (Kamra) civilian militia, but says it fell short of helping the remaining 28,000.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Government urged to lift restrictions on fuel in Irian Jaya
Government urged to lift restrictions on fuel in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya Governor Yaap P. Solossa has urged President Abdurrahman Wahid to lift restrictions on fuel to eastern areas of the country and to abolish discriminative diesel oil pricing imposed on particular industrial users in...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
151 legislators propose memo on Gus Dur's faults
151 legislators propose memo on Gus Dur's faults JAKARTA (JP): A total of 151 legislators from five political parties submitted to House on Wednesday a proposal for a memorandum accusing President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid of inadequacies and questionable behavior.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Indonesia, ASEAN and East Asia
Indonesia, ASEAN and East AsiaBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Much criticism has been directed at ASEAN for its inability to overcome the malaise afflicting the institution. This is partly due to the financial crisis of 1997 and also to the addition of several new members.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Gus Dur's sting
Gus Dur's sting I was speaking with my Singaporean friends after President Abdurrahman Wahid's criticism of that island-state.Most of them were very, very offended and said to me: "Who does your President think he is, trying to threaten us by persuading Malaysia to join forces and cut off the water...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Singapore refutes statements attributed to SM Lee
Singapore refutes statements attributed to SM Lee JAKARTA (JP): Singapore refuted on Wednesday several contentious statements which President Abdurrahman Wahid attributed to Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 29, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,200 -25 241,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 110 0 15,000 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
Not double the pleasure
Not double the pleasure The Jakarta Post is a good source of day-to-day information and news for expatriates in Indonesia.Being a regular reader I often find the same news repeated, sometimes worded differently and sometimes repeated exactly the same.
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
C. Java to fix roads for the holidays
C. Java to fix roads for the holidays SEMARANG: Deputy Governor of the Economy Djoko Sudantoko said on Tuesday the Central Java administration would repair some 19 overpasses on the province's main roads to prevent additional traffic jams during the holidays.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Man killed for stealing a duck
Man killed for stealing a duck JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-year-old Odin was beaten to death on Sunday by residents in Karang Setia subdistrict in Cikarang, Bekasi, after he was caught red-handed stealing a duck, a police report said.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Police officer kills two colleagues, injures one
Police officer kills two colleagues, injures one JAKARTA (JP): Two West Jakarta Police Precinct officers were killed and another one was injured after one of their colleagues shot them at the precinct on Tuesday.West Jakarta Police chief Supt.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Kim supports Indonesia's national car project
Kim supports Indonesia's national car project JAKARTA (JP): Visiting South Korean President Kim Dae-jung said his government would give full support to Indonesia's efforts to revive its national car project, a joint venture with South Korea's Kia Motors Co.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Asian currencies fail to sustain gains amid shaky fundamentals
Asian currencies fail to sustain gains amid shaky fundamentals SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday, as the dollar's pullback against the major currencies provided some repose for the market, dealers said.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
White shrimps steal market lead from black tiger
White shrimps steal market lead from black tiger SURABAYA: Among traders whose business is shrimp, the black tiger is a common name. This is a species of shrimp which is bigger in size and has black stripes. The stripes become bright red when the shrimps are boiled or fried.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Reduce over-reliance on dollar, gold council
Reduce over-reliance on dollar, gold council KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Countries should make gold a key reserve asset to reduce risks in a "one-currency" world monetary system dominated by the U.S. dollar, a World Gold Council senior official said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Thousands of workers protest in Surabaya
Thousands of workers protest in Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): In one of the country's largest protests in recent months, some 30,000 industrial workers took to the streets here on Tuesday to demand higher wages.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Beddu Amang detained over Bulog land scandal
Beddu Amang detained over Bulog land scandal JAKARTA (JP): The state prosecutors placed former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang in the detention center at the Attorney General Office's for 20 days, pending his trial on charges of corruption in a land exchange deal.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Tropical storm 3B to drift away
Tropical storm 3B to drift away JAKARTA (JP): Sumatra may get a reprieve from the recent storms and torrential rains that have caused landslides and flooding in many parts of the island as weathermen predict improving conditions in coming weeks.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Government, House agree on reduction of outstanding bonds
Government, House agree on reduction of outstanding bonds JAKARTA (JP): The government and the House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to reduce the amount of the government bank recapitalization bonds by Rp 10 trillion (US$1.07 billion) next year to ease the burden on the 2001 state budget.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Food supply to flood hit areas disrupted
Food supply to flood hit areas disrupted PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Supplies of food and medicines to regencies devastated by floods and landslides in West Sumatra were being obstructed as the roads leading to the affected areas had been cut, while other alternative routes had been washed away due...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Foreign fishermen found not guilty
Foreign fishermen found not guilty MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Flores district court acquitted four Taiwanese fishermen on Tuesday who had been charged with illegal fishing.The four fishermen, identified as Huang Tien Siu, Chen Tien Sung, Chen Pin An, and Huan Tien Ming, were arrested in...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Proton's new boss arrives, now needs know-how
Proton's new boss arrives, now needs know-how KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's oil company Petronas steps into the driving seat at Proton next week, taking a controlling 27 percent stake in the national car maker as it prepares for the onslaught of foreign competition.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Indonesia to send synchronized divers to train in China
Indonesia to send synchronized divers to train in China JAKARTA (JP): With the new event of synchronized diving to be featured at the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) plans to send athletes to train in China next year.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Chinese oil firm to invest $14.5b for offshore reserves
Chinese oil firm to invest $14.5b for offshore reserves BEIJING (AFP): China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC), which plans to sell shares abroad early next year, has decided to invest 120 billion yuan (US$14.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 28, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,225 -75 223,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 110 0 20,000 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Makassar prepares for direct elections
Makassar prepares for direct elections MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Provincial Legislative Council here is finalizing a new regulation on direct gubernatorial elections to come into effect next year in tandem with the implementation of regional autonomy."We are working on the concept.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
City proposes Rp 7.49 trillion budget for 2001
City proposes Rp 7.49 trillion budget for 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso unveiled on Tuesday an optimistic draft City budget for 2001, which was set at Rp 7.49 trillion (US$788.42 million).Speaking before a plenary City Council session, Sutiyoso projected 2.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Spore's vulnerable after Wahid's criticisms
Spore's vulnerable after Wahid's criticisms SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid's scathing attack on Singapore highlights the affluent city-state's vulnerability to a volatile region despite political and economic stability at home, analysts said.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Utut wins opener of Int'l Chess Federation World Championships
Utut wins opener of Int'l Chess Federation World Championships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Grand Master Utut Adianto won his first match at the US$3.5 million 2000 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Championships at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi on Monday evening.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
ASEAN short of Internet development skills
ASEAN short of Internet development skills SINGAPORE (DPA): Internet development and e-commerce knowhow are among the top skills most needed by Southeast Asian companies but those mastering them are still in short supply, a nine- country survey showed on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Microsoft Indonesia launches Interaksi 2
Microsoft Indonesia launches Interaksi 2 JAKARTA (JP): Computer manufacturer PT Microsoft Indonesia has launched a one-year free computer training program for children called Computer Information and Technology for Indonesian Children (Interaksi 2).
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
BI issues new Rp 1,000 note
BI issues new Rp 1,000 note JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will issue a new bank note in a Rp 1,000 denomination as legal tender in the country beginning on Wednesday.The central bank said in a statement on Tuesday that the new Rp 1,000 note carries the picture of national hero Kapitan Pattimura on...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Rusdihardjo reveals Bulog scam to House
Rusdihardjo reveals Bulog scam to House JAKARTA (JP): Former National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo testified before the House of Representatives' Special Committee on Tuesday revealing significant information about the persons behind the Rp 35 billion (US$3.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Alsthom agrees to cut cost of power project
Alsthom agrees to cut cost of power project JAKARTA (JP): French-based engineering, construction and procurement company Alsthom has agreed to develop the Kediri power transmission project in East Java at a cost equal to a similar project in Depok, West Java, said the president of state electricity...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Shipping fraud
Shipping fraud I am an Egyptian diplomat who was posted in Jakarta for four years (1996-2000) and to me it was one of the best times of my life spent in this beautiful country of yours. But unfortunately it didn't end as happily as it started because I was the victim of a very bad fraud and...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Disappointed by Tunas Toyota
Disappointed by Tunas Toyota Recently I purchased a brand new Kijang by cash from Tunas Toyota, Mampang, South Jakarta. Not only did I receive it three weeks late but just I as left the showroom's parking lot, a threatening and irritating din came from the beneath the car. I had it inspected.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
U.S., RP hostages may be rescued soon
U.S., RP hostages may be rescued soon MANILA (AP): Government troops have sighted an American and a Filipino being held by Muslim extremists on a southern Philippine island and may rescue them soon, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Gus Dur not as expected
Gus Dur not as expectedFrom Rakyat MerdekaOn our president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, I have the following opinion: When proposed by his supporters from the Nahdlatul Ulama and Muslim scholars from Langitan for presidency, I was optimistic Gus Dur would be elected president of Indonesia and would...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
East Java exports reach the highest rate ever
East Java exports reach the highest rate ever SURABAYA: During January to September this year, East Java's export rate increased 38.85 percent. The total volume of exports reached more than 300 million tons worth US$3.8 billion.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Prosecutor Nulis: I will not summon Gus Dur
Prosecutor Nulis: I will not summon Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Nulis Sembiring dismissed on Tuesday the possibility of President Abdurrahman Wahid testifying in the State Logistics Agency graft trial."I refuse to summon witness K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Important asset sale
Important asset sale The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's sale of 24 oil palm plantations formerly owned by the Salim Group for Rp 3.6 trillion (US$370 million) to Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd on Monday should be hailed for several reasons.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Council calls for consistent policy in Kebayoran Baru
Council calls for consistent policy in Kebayoran Baru JAKARTA (JP): The City Council demanded an end to discrimination and inconsistency in the policy of preventing residential zones from becoming business areas.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Officials plan Maluku security before holy days
Officials plan Maluku security before holy days AMBON, Maluku (JP): In a bid to prevent more sectarian fighting during the upcoming religious festivities in late December and at New Year, leaders of the violence plagued Maluku province met on Tuesday to talk about security plans.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Thai flood death toll reaches 53
Thai flood death toll reaches 53 BANGKOK (AFP): Floodwaters in southern Thailand were abating on Tuesday, bringing some relief for residents who struggled to clean up their devastated streets and homes.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Contest * Card Design Contest for Kids at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), Dec. 3.Education* A presentation on Study in the UK at BCITS Surabaya, led by Education Counsellor Ria Widjaja, on Dec. 9.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
The BKPMD paper chase
The BKPMD paper chase Not long ago Vice President Megawati gave this challenge to people: Don't just complain; give us your suggestions. Accordingly, I'd like to make a suggestion to the Minister of Industry and Trade Mr. Luhut Panjaitan.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Kamra members plead for help
Kamra members plead for helpBy Winahyo Soekanto DENPASAR (JP): Some 40,000 members of the People's Security (Kamra) force across the country may on Dec. 31 lose their low- paying jobs with the cessation of their two-year work contract.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
House accepts police chief's installation
House accepts police chief's installation JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Tuesday that the House had accepted the installation of National Police chief Gen. S. Bimantoro by President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Government seeking solution for civilian militia
Government seeking solution for civilian militia JAKARTA (JP): Acting Minister of Defense Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Tuesday that the government would help to solve the problems faced by the 36,000 members of the People's Security (Kamra) civilian militia upon the termination of their...
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Rupiah Rates Nov.28
Rupiah Rates Nov.28 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,955.00 9,955.00 9,408.00 9,502.00Australian dollar 1 4,705.85 5,236.33 4,943.90 4,998.05Austrian schilling 1 554.92 617.11 583.00 589.03Belgian franc 1 189.29 210.50 198.87 200.