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Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Palm oil boycott latest woe for producers
Palm oil boycott latest woe for producers NEW DELHI (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian palm oil producers, faced with record high stock levels and depressed prices, may yet receive another blow.An ongoing campaign to boycott imported palm oil in the Indian state of Kerala is finding popular support.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
KL discusses plan for bridge to S'pore
KL discusses plan for bridge to S'pore KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia gave further details on Thursday of a proposed futuristic bridge to replace the causeway linking it to Singapore.The bridge and associated developments, which will cost a total of two billion ringgit (US$526 million), will cover 60.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Children express pain and sadness through play
Children express pain and sadness through playBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Come one, come all to Taman Ismail Marzuki this Sunday afternoon to witness children from conflict-ravaged Pontianak in West Kalimantan express their pain and sadness over the ethnic violence that has claimed many...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
LPG, lubricant prices hiked
LPG, lubricant prices hiked JAKARTA (JP): State owned oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Thursday that it had raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 40 percent and the prices of 244 types of lubricants by an average of below 40 percent as of Nov. 3, 2000.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Captivating Indonesian films at 2nd JiFFest
Captivating Indonesian films at 2nd JiFFestBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the second Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest), which runs from Nov. 3 to Nov. 12, are living up to their commitment to show local films.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
The huge loan scam
The huge loan scam The dragging dispute between the government (finance ministry) and Bank Indonesia (central bank) over the extension of Rp 144.5 trillion (US$15.88 billion) in emergency liquidity credits to distressed banks during the peak of the financial crisis between late 1997 and January,...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Earthquake jolts Wamena
Earthquake jolts Wamena WAMENA, Irian Jaya: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted the town of Wamena, some 290 southwest of Jayapura, capital of Irian Jaya at 6:07 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday.There was no immediate report of casualties, Antara said Thursday.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Drug abuse on the rise in Bandung
Drug abuse on the rise in Bandung BANDUNG: The number of narcotic-related cases in the West Java's capital of Bandung has been increasing during the last three years, police records indicate.Bandung Regional Police chief Sr. Supt.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Malaysia palm oil prices end down
Malaysia palm oil prices end down KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures gave back their morning gains and closed lower on Thursday as the market was dragged down by talk that India would announce a hike in import duties on edible oils very soon, traders said.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Consortiums eye 49% stake in Soekarno-Hatta
Consortiums eye 49% stake in Soekarno-Hatta JAKARTA (JP): Two foreign international airport consortiums are eying a 49 percent stake in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, an official at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
SIA crash inquiries raise more questions than answers
SIA crash inquiries raise more questions than answers TAIPEI (Agencies): Early inquiries into the Singapore Airlines crash here raised more questions than answers, after investigators said on Thursday they had found no trace that the plane rolled across the grass separating two parallel runways.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Cecilia's fate remains unknown
Cecilia's fate remains unknown JAKARTA (JP): The fate of an Indonesian passenger on the ill- fated Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight 006 which crashed on takeoff in Taipei on Tuesday is still unknown.Singapore Airlines' officials still could not confirm whether Cecilia Halim is one of the 79 victims...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Indonesian men's team ties 2-2 with Canada
Indonesian men's team ties 2-2 with Canada JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's chess team had another tie 2-2 with the Canadians in the fifth round of the 34th Chess Olympics at Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Lawyers offended by police chief
Lawyers offended by police chief MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Hundreds of lawyers grouped in three associations in the province of South Sulawesi threatened to file a lawsuit against the provincial police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Jacob for his slanderous statements.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Indonesia ponders fees for visas on arrival
Indonesia ponders fees for visas on arrival JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday that the government was considering charging fees for the issuing of visas upon arrival for tourists from 47 countries, which have long enjoyed the visa-free facility...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Regional tensions may hurt S'pore as gateway to SE Asia
Regional tensions may hurt S'pore as gateway to SE Asia SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's role as the gateway for investment in Southeast Asia could be damaged by persistent economic and political troubles in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, American Express Bank Chief Economist John...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
S'pore port retains 'world's busiest' crown
S'pore port retains 'world's busiest' crown SINGAPORE (AFP): The port of Singapore remained the world's busiest last year in terms of shipping tonnage, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in its 1999 annual report released Thursday.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Doctor says autopsy OK'd by relatives
Doctor says autopsy OK'd by relatives JAKARTA (JP): A forensic expert dismissed on Thursday the allegation that doctors unlawfully performed an autopsy on murder victim Fernando Helio Parada, saying the autopsy was approved by the victim's family.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
U.S. Congress resolution on Anwar 'unacceptable'
U.S. Congress resolution on Anwar 'unacceptable' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian minister criticized on Thursday an appeal by U.S. legislators for a new trial "under fair and transparent procedures" for jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
S. Korean leader to visit Brunei
S. Korean leader to visit Brunei SEOUL (AFP): South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung will visit Brunei from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, officials said on Thursday.At the APEC summit set for Nov. 15 and Nov.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 2, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,850 50 297,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 125 5 70,000 Alakasa Industrindo 435 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875 0...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Property seized over tax evasion
Property seized over tax evasion JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Mayoralty confiscated several pieces of property on Thursday due to the owners' failure to pay taxes for three years, resulting in nearly Rp 150 million (US$15,789) in losses to the city.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Rupiah slightly down late as Asian monies mostly higher
Rupiah slightly down late as Asian monies mostly higher JAKARTA (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah weakened slightly late Thursday, barely reacting to a slew of news throughout the day as it showed signs of resuming its downward trend following a strong rebound over the past two days, dealers said.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Underdog Iwawaki stuns Lidya, entertains badminton lovers
Underdog Iwawaki stuns Lidya, entertains badminton lovers JAKARTA (JP): When her name was called, everybody at the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships at Senayan Indoor Stadium expected an easy victory for second seed Lidya Djaelawidjaja of Indonesia.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Suspects in bombing case lose suit against police
Suspects in bombing case lose suit against police JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court rejected on Thursday the lawsuit filed by 22 suspects in the September bombing at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building which challenged the City Police's manner of arresting them.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Unocal develops Mahoni
Unocal develops Mahoni JAKARTA (JP): American oil and gas company Unocal Indonesia has initiated oil production at its Mahoni field in Balikpapan Bay, East Kalimantan.The company said in a statement that it is producing 4,700 barrels of oil per day (bpd) from one well in the field and is planning...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Gus Dur to make Australia visit later this month
Gus Dur to make Australia visit later this month JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Thursday that his visit to Australia would go ahead at the end of this month despite criticism from the House of Representatives.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Akbar concerned by spread of political conflicts
Akbar concerned by spread of political conflicts JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung joined on Thursday in voicing his concern about the possibility of massive conflict between followers of the country's largest Muslim organizations as a result of continuous bickering...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Malaysian woman kills six with sword
Malaysian woman kills six with sword KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian woman killed six people, including four young children, after running amok with a sword on Thursday, police said.A 33-year-old woman was detained after the killings at Miri in the eastern state of Sarawak on Borneo island, said...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
JAL starts Vietnam flights
JAL starts Vietnam flights TOKYO (DPA): Japan's largest carrier, Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday it started flying two weekly non-stop flights from Tokyo's Narita Airport to Ho Chi Minh City, in response to the increase of Japanese business and tourist travel to Vietnam.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Defeat in friendly has 'no side effects'
Defeat in friendly has 'no side effects' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer team coach Nandar Iskandar is still optimistic that the poor result of his players in a friendly match against Singapore will not affect them psychologically.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
I have never been Megawati's advisor
I have never been Megawati's advisor In his interview with The Jakarta Post of Oct. 31, Mr. Arbi Sanit said: "Her advisor is still Kwik (Kian Gie), the supposedly unsuccessful coordinating minister for the economy and industry".Not only is it untrue that I am "still" the advisor of Mrs.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Cancel taxi fare increase
Cancel taxi fare increaseFrom Warta KotaAs a night student who must utilize taxi service, I was surprised to hear our City Councillors had approved the proposal to increase taxi fares, when it has been rejected by society and taxi drivers.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Rock the nite away with the 'Rockestra'
Rock the nite away with the 'Rockestra' JAKARTA (JP): Three rock groups--Slank, GIGI and Dewa--will share the stage tonight (Friday) at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center.It is indeed a rare occasion considering the venue, but what will make the night special is that an orchestra will back...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
RI to send lone boxer to c'ship
RI to send lone boxer to c'ship JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesia has decided to send only one boxer to the Junior World Boxing Championship in Budapest later this week, a boxing official said on Thursday.Duddysyah Bahari from Bali will be the sole Indonesian boxer to take part in the championship to start...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Indonesian Muslims must find better ways of expressing ire at U.S.
Indonesian Muslims must find better ways of expressing ire at U.S. Groups of Indonesian Muslims, enraged by Washington's stance in the Middle East violence, conducted earlier this week a hunt for Americans staying in Surakarta, Central Java.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Defense pact
Defense pact Nobody can blame the Defense Minister, Moch. Mahfud MD, for lacking imagination in his honest effort to build up a defense mechanism around this archipelagic republic. His proposal to set up a new intelligence ring around his ministry and around the presidency shows his creative mind,...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
U.S. Embassy to remain closed pending further assessment
U.S. Embassy to remain closed pending further assessment JAKARTA (JP): There remains no confirmation on when public services at the United States Embassy here will resume as sources said an assessment on when to open the embassy will be made on Monday.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Rupiah rates Nov. 2
Rupiah rates Nov. 2 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,648.00 9,648.00 9,102.00 9,194.00Australian dollar 1 4,520.31 5,047.83 4,757.62 4,810.30Austrian schilling 1 540.24 602.99 568.60 574.61Belgian franc 1 184.28 205.68 193.95 196.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Assimilation slow for Chinese-Indonesians
Assimilation slow for Chinese-Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): The assimilation of Indonesians of Chinese descent remains inert because there remains a lack of historical, social, economic and cultural understanding of the nation's history.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Senior Supreme Court official questioned over bribery case
Senior Supreme Court official questioned over bribery case JAKARTA (JP): A senior Supreme Court official was questioned on Wednesday by investigators from the government-appointed Joint Team to Eradicate Corruption (TGPK) as a suspect in a bribery case.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Taksin says he is forgetful, not corrupt
Taksin says he is forgetful, not corrupt BANGKOK (Agencies): Telecoms tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra, widely tipped to be Thailand's next premier, denied he was corrupt in an interview broadcast on Thursday, but he said he might be guilty of forgetfulness in his business dealings.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
GAM kills two police
GAM kills two police BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Armed rebels launched separate attacks in North Aceh on Wednesday evening, leaving three people dead and three others injured, a police officer said on Thursday.North Aceh Police chief Supt. Abadan Bangko said two police officers, Sgt. Sulaiman and Sgt.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Time to mend ties
Time to mend ties Relations between Indonesia and the United States took an odd turn (Wednesday). Jakarta demonstrators protested in favor of reopening the U.S. embassy rather than closing it but this didn't restore normal ties between old friends who aren't getting along these days.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000
Government to get tough on Papuan task force
Government to get tough on Papuan task force JAKARTA (JP): Local authorities vowed on Thursday to take stern measures against the proindependence Papuan taskforce who have commandeered a government-owned provincial art building as their headquarters.
Thu, 02 Nov 2000
Rupiah up late on dollar profit-taking, stop-losses
Rupiah up late on dollar profit-taking, stop-losses JAKARTA (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah rose 2 percent late Wednesday, as it extended Tuesday's technical rebound amid easing political tensions in Jakarta, dealers said.
Thu, 02 Nov 2000
Will RP witness People Power II?
Will RP witness People Power II?By Malou Mangahas MANILA (Reuters): A campaign to drive Philippine President Joseph Estrada out of office is reminiscent of the movement which ended Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorship but is still far from the intensity of the 1986 revolution.
Thu, 02 Nov 2000
Workers' protest ends in violence
Workers' protest ends in violence SURABAYA: A protest by 150 workers of PT Mepoli Industry Top, a plastic business located in Tandes, West Surabaya, degenerated into a riot on Wednesday after unidentified people armed with sickles attacked the protesting workers.
Thu, 02 Nov 2000
KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Piracy, the age-old scourge of the
KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Piracy, the age-old scourge of the high seas, is resurfacing with a vengeance around the world but the most dangerous stretch of water is the Strait of Malacca between Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Nov 2000
Yogyakarta street children to get aid
Yogyakarta street children to get aid JAKARTA (JP): At least 500 girls living on the streets of Yogyakarta will soon receive a total of US$1 million in assistance from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).