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Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Handling Indonesia's debts
Handling Indonesia's debts The central bank, Bank Indonesia, has said that the country's total foreign debt has reached US$137.6 billion -- consisting of the government's debts ($74.16 billion) and corporate debts ($63.43 billion).
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
'Dialog with squatters crucial'
'Dialog with squatters crucial'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Providing adequate housing for squatters in the city is not an impossible task but a matter of willingness on the part of city officials and the government, said visiting mayor of Naga city, the Philippines, Jesse...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
100,000 textile workers may lose jobs in 2002
100,000 textile workers may lose jobs in 2002Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 100,000 textile workers may lose their jobs next year due to a combination of the global economic slump and unfavorable domestic conditions, according to a top industry executive.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Trans-ASEAN gas project on schedule
Trans-ASEAN gas project on scheduleJulia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Work on a regional gas project linking the national networks of Southeast Asian countries is on track despite the global economic slowdown, the project chief said Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
FAO members OK treaty on plant genetic resources
FAO members OK treaty on plant genetic resourcesAssociated Press, Rome An international treaty governing the use of plant genetic resources has been approved by 116 countries, with abstentions by the United States and Japan, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization announced Monday.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Thousands of people were left homeless, as their houses in
Thousands of people were left homeless, as their houses in East Ancol and Pejagalan in North Jakarta were demolished recently.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
1. Sampah -- (4 x 12) -
1. Sampah -- (4 x 12) - Corruption blamed for Surabaya's garbage woes 2. Hutan -- (2 x 18) - Police action needed to save C. Java forests3. Surbaya -- (2 x 20) - E. Java officials eat up budget for overseas trips 4. Mercon -- (2 x 18) - 30,000 firecrackers seized in Indramayu
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Indofood's nine-month profits increase 14%
Indofood's nine-month profits increase 14% Food processor PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk said on Tuesday that its net income rose 14 percent to Rp 573.5 billion (US$52 million) in the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period of 2000.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Menopause Day declared
Menopause Day declared JAKARTA: In line with the launching of a campaign to improve the quality of life for mature women, the government has set Oct. 18 as Menopause Day."The declaration of Menopause Day is in line with the international movement to encourage the world community to pay wider...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
India to be invited to next summit
India to be invited to next summit BRUNEI: India will be invited to a summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year, mirroring a two-year- old arrangement that has led to closer ties between the 10- country grouping and China, Japan and South Korea, officials said on...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
New routes to promote market
New routes to promote market TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration is expanding five minivan routes, obliging the vehicles to pass the newly opened Tanah Tinggi main market in an effort to boost business at the market.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Germany-RI science tie-up
Germany-RI science tie-up JAKARTA: Germany has agreed to help Indonesia further improve the management of the nation's governmental and research institutions as well as companies.A letter of understanding was signed in Jakarta on Nov.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Erasmus Huis to present street theater
Erasmus Huis to present street theater JAKARTA: The Dutch Cultural Center, Erasmus Huis, will present a two-day street theater program performed by artists from six member countries of the European Union, commencing next Monday.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Japan won't be left behind in Asia: Koizumi
Japan won't be left behind in Asia: KoizumiElaine Lies, Reuters, Bandar Seri Begawan Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi denied on Tuesday his nation faces a challenge to its Asian leadership hopes from China, saying that Japan will not be left behind in the region.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Reforestation fund too small
Reforestation fund too small MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The head of the West Nusa Tenggara Forestry Office, Soeherdie, has said that the 2001 reforestation fund for the province is too small."We requested a total of Rp 4.9 billion, but only Rp 500 million was approved.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Going bananas over new cafe
Going bananas over new cafeDeni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta Bananas, which are easy to find in tropical countries, taste sweet and are good for your health and personal appearance, thanks to their nutritional value.Many Indonesians love bananas and include the fruit on their daily menus.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Moderate Muslims
Moderate Muslims On Thursday the Indonesian President, Megawati Soekarnoputri, warned the U.S. that its bombardment of Afghanistan should halt during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, which begins in mid- November.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Corruption blamed for Surabaya's garbage woes
Corruption blamed for Surabaya's garbage woesAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Surabaya residents and nongovernmental organizations have blamed the city administration's mismanagement and corruption for the accumulating garbage that has been the cause of increasing criticism for months.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
City bans alcohol during Ramadhan
City bans alcohol during RamadhanAhmad Junaidi and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Officials in Jakarta announced on Tuesday they would ban all cafes, bars and restaurants from selling alcoholic drinks during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Public access to natural resources
Public access to natural resourcesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) concluded on Tuesday its preliminary debate on the draft decree for Agrarian Reform and Natural Resource Management that will lay the foundation for reform of subordinate...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Guidelines on autonomy law urgent: Analysts
Guidelines on autonomy law urgent: AnalystsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should explain and issue guidelines on the autonomy law in order to avoid confusion in its implementation, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
ASEAN drugs conference in Bali
ASEAN drugs conference in Bali JAKARTA: Indonesia will host the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN) drugs conference next week to discuss common operational measures that the 10 member countries can implement to help curb drug trafficking in the region.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
RI bridge team to revel in Salt Lake challenge
RI bridge team to revel in Salt Lake challengeMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian bridge team has put the disappointing campaign at the recent Bermuda Bowl behind it and is now set for a new challenge when the 2002 Winter Olympics begin in Salt Lake City, the United States, in...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
30,000 firecrackers seized in Indramayu
30,000 firecrackers seized in IndramayuNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Indramayu police have seized at least 30,000 illegal firecrackers in a joint security operation with the local military on the eve of the Ramadhan fasting month.Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
1. Bayer (4x8)
1. Bayer (4x8)Bayer opens new Rp 61b plant in N. Sumatra 2. Britis (2x18)Security not an issue: British minister 3. Rupiah (2x27)Rupiah flirts with 11,000 mark amid pessimism in RI economy 4. SIA (4x8)SIA cuts services to U.S., Japan, Australia5.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Illegal gas pumps defended
Illegal gas pumps defendedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday that some 32 gasoline filling stations located in "green" areas here could not be closed down, even though their permits had expired and there were no suitable alternative locations for them.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
SIA cuts services to U.S., Japan, Australia
SIA cuts services to U.S., Japan, AustraliaAgence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Tuesday announced cuts to its services to Australia, Japan, Taiwan and the United States as a result of the global aviation slowdown and approaching winter months.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Siamese twin surgery fails
Siamese twin surgery fails MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Surgery to separate Siamese twins performed by the East Lombok Dr. Soejono Selong General Hospital had been unsuccessful and the babies had died, the hospital director Dr. Muchdar confirmed on Tuesday."The team of surgeons led by Dr.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 6, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 3,000 Adindo Foresta 90 5 12,500 AGIS 140 -5 766,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 -5 6,000...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Trans-ASEAN gas grid on schedule despite slowdown: project chief
Trans-ASEAN gas grid on schedule despite slowdown: project chief Julia Yeow Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Work on a regional gas project linking the national networks of Southeast Asian countries is on track despite the global economic slowdown, the project chief said Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
ASEAN eyes free trade zone with China
ASEAN eyes free trade zone with ChinaChris Foley, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian leaders pushed back their economic frontier on Tuesday, confirming plans for the world's largest free trade zone with China and beginning work on a broader bloc taking in Japan and South...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Rupiah Rates Nov. 6
Rupiah Rates Nov. 6 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,454.00 10,454.00 11,009.00 10,899.00Australian dollar 1 5,858.72 5,341.99 5,631.10 5,569.39Austrian schilling 1 746.41 681.17 717.41 710.16Belgian franc 1 254.61 232.35 244.71 242.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Only clean govt can save the forests
Only clean govt can save the forestsWiryono, Lecturer, Department of Forestry, University of Bengkulu, Bengkulu Sumatra's lowland forests, according to World Bank predictions, will last only another four years. Kalimantan's forests will vanish in nine years.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
An Ideal counterpart for Indonesia
An Ideal counterpart for Indonesia Foreign trade is an important factor in Poland's economic growth. The share of trade exchange in the GDP has grown from 35 percent in 1990 to 52 percent in 2000.Last year total exports were valued at US$31.7 billion and imports reached $48.9 billion.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Rapid spread of HIV among drug users calls for action
Rapid spread of HIV among drug users calls for actionJoyce Djaelani Gordon, Chairperson, Kita Foundation, Addiction Treatment and Community, Recovery Center in West Java, Jakarta The latest, most up-to-date report on the spread of HIV in Asia released by the Monitoring the AIDS Pandemic (MAP)...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
1. UPC - 1x25
1. UPC - 1x25 'Dialog with squatters crucial' 2. Critic - 1x 34 Activists condemn city administration 3. Korea - 1x28 Six quizzed in murder of Korean 4. Gas - 3x8 Illegal gas pumps defended
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Only the best for Becky's daughter
Only the best for Becky's daughter JAKARTA: Presenter Rebecca "Becky" Tumewu aims to provide the best education for her 18-month-old daughter Tara Marie Dermawan, as well as giving her a little brother or sister.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Explosion rocks Australian International School
Explosion rocks Australian International SchoolBlast rocks int'l school: A strong blast rocked the Australian International School on Jl. Jati Mulya in South Jakarta late on Tuesday at around 8:30 p.m., reports said. There were no reports of casualties. Reports on the damage were not yet available.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
MPR to hold president accountable each year
MPR to hold president accountable each yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After having second thoughts, legislators of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) voted yesterday for the president to give an accountability speech every year.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.06, 2001:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 3,000 Adindo Foresta 90...
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Two shot dead in drug arrest
Two shot dead in drug arrest JAKARTA: The police shot and killed on Monday two men suspected of drug trafficking, confiscating one kilogram of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) from the suspects, a police officer said on Tuesday.Bekasi Police detectives chief Adj. Comr.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Rupiah flirts with 11,000 mark amid pessimism in RI economy
Rupiah flirts with 11,000 mark amid pessimism in RI economy The rupiah plunged early on Tuesday to beyond 11,000 per U.S. dollar, reaching the lowest level in three months, but managed to strengthen late in the afternoon amid rumors of Bank Indonesia intervention and profit taking.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Japan to pledge aid for Indochina development projects
Japan to pledge aid for Indochina development projectsMiwa Suzuki, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Japan is ready to help open up development "corridors" in eastern and western parts of Indochina rather than back a railway linking Southeast Asia to southern China, officials said Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Warning against certain ideology
Warning against certain ideologyFrom KompasBanners warning against the dangers of certain ideologies and faith are now commonplace on the streets. Besides spoiling the beauty of the city, these signs can arouse great suspicion and fear within the community.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Scavenger killed by colleague
Scavenger killed by colleague JAKARTA: A scavenger was stabbed to death on Monday by his colleague, an ex-convict, while the pair divided scraps they had collected in Penjaringan area, North Jakarta.The victim was identified as Hasim, 35.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Security not an issue: British minister
Security not an issue: British minister Security issues have never been an obstacle for British investment to come to Indonesia, and the British government will continue to support Indonesia in the current economic situation, an envoy has said.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Anticorruption law review delay affects foreign aid
Anticorruption law review delay affects foreign aidTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Tuesday that delay in the review of Corruption Law No. 31/1999 might hamper the disbursement of foreign financial assistance.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Asian currencies await U.S. rate verdict
Asian currencies await U.S. rate verdictNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday, with the market on tenterhooks ahead of an anticipated interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the global trading day, dealers said.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
Cataract operation for free
Cataract operation for free MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: As many as 321 low-income cataract patients have been nominated to receive free operations under a plan initiated by the provincial Social Welfare Coordinating Body (BK3S).BK3S chairwoman Mrs.
Wed, 07 Nov 2001
China-RI ties: Challenges and opportunities
China-RI ties: Challenges and opportunitiesJusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta China is already a big influence in East Asia. If she can overcome her political and economic challenges, she will become a great power regionally and...