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Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Jakarta Futures Exchange begins trading on Dec. 15
Jakarta Futures Exchange begins trading on Dec. 15 JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX), Indonesia's first futures trading bourse, announced on Thursday it will begin trading on Dec. 15.The JFX said that after several delays it finally received its operating license from the Commodities...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Lufthansa eyes direct services to Jakarta
Lufthansa eyes direct services to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Having increased the frequency of its European services to Jakarta at the start of the year, Lufthansa is now looking into the possibility of operating direct services to the Indonesian capital, the vice president for Asia Pacific operations,...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Move to ban leaded gasoline gains support
Move to ban leaded gasoline gains support JAKARTA (JP): The move to stop the use of leaded gasoline gained further support on Thursday when a legislative commission sanctioned it, a proposal will also be submitted to the government by several non-governmental organizations in the hope that it will...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Court approves PSP appeal
Court approves PSP appeal JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): The commercial court has approved Putra Surya Perkasa's appeal for a 40-day debt payment suspension, presiding judge chief Putu Supapmi said.Supapmi said the suspension was aimed at allowing the company to present a debt restructuring proposal to its...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Four more bodies found in Aceh
Four more bodies found in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Four more bodies with severe wounds were found on Wednesday in separate locations across the troubled province of Aceh, according to security officers, a medical source and an activist.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Harassment of Manulife
Harassment of Manulife The legal jam in which Canadian Manulife Financial Corp. has found itself after legally buying the assets of bankrupt Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera through a government-authorized auction in Jakarta last month is raising great doubts over the government's asset disposal program,...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Malaysia palm oil ends mixed
Malaysia palm oil ends mixed KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures were mostly quiet at the close on Thursday with market attention turning to the bad weather, which traders said could affect production in the next few weeks.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Crisis hampers oil refinery projects
Crisis hampers oil refinery projects JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said on Thursday that none of the 20 oil refinery projects approved since 1992 had been started."As of today, none of the projects we approved have begun production or have been realized," the board said in...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Toxic chemicals found in KL rivers
Toxic chemicals found in KL rivers KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Toxic chemicals including cyanide have been found in several rivers which supply water to Malaysia's southern state of Johor and neighboring Singapore, a report said on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Immoral activities?
Immoral activities? "Councillors of Muslim-based parties (PPP, PAN and PK) demanded the Jakarta administration close nightspots during Ramadhan. In their opinion, if the nightspots remain open it will only disturb Muslims' solemnity in performing their Ramadhan prayers.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Government not to force banks to merge, Prijadi says
Government not to force banks to merge, Prijadi says JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Thursday the government would not force domestic banks to merge to create a stronger industry but would instead let the market forces decide."We'll not force banks to merge ...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Schlumberger seeks more oil
Schlumberger seeks more oil JAKARTA (JP): French-based oil and gas service company PT Schlumberger Indonesia said it was discussing with state oil and gas company Pertamina ways to raise Indonesia's oil recovery factor.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Three RI juniors reach semifinals
Three RI juniors reach semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Henry Davin Teja and Al Imron reached the boy's singles semis and Stella Sondang reached the girl's singles semis in the 2000 Nabisco International Junior Tennis Championships at the Senayan tennis complex.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
VP: Limited means for eco-friendly development
VP: Limited means for eco-friendly development NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri admitted that the Indonesian government has limited resources to design a sustainable and environment-friendly development strategy.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Emergency status for Aceh gets mixed response
Emergency status for Aceh gets mixed response JAKARTA (JP): The government's threat to impose a civil emergency status for restive Aceh has gained both full support and stiff opposition.Secretary-general of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Asmara Nababan warned the government of...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Watch your road manners!
Watch your road manners! On Nov. 22, 2000, at around 9 p.m., a Toyota Kijang van (license plate no. CD 107 09) drove recklessly from the left lane to the right lane and vice versa on Jl. Prapanca. After passing a car abruptly, the other car, a Toyota Land Cruiser (also with a CD license plate, CD...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
PSSI prepares a new regulation to standardize players transfer
PSSI prepares a new regulation to standardize players transfer JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has drafted a new regulation on players' transfers and it will be effective in the 2001 Bank Mandiri national soccer league early next year.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
New home, new hope for Jakarta's street kids
New home, new hope for Jakarta's street kidsBy Vilomena Narat JAKARTA: "I have been (living) on the streets for eight years (1992-2000)," says Yanto, who has just finished ngamen (singing) in a city bus to make some money."Sometimes I can pocket Rp 15,000 (US$1.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Dengue fever hits Palu
Dengue fever hits Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Marking its return to the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu after an absence of nearly three years, dengue fever has affected at least 30 people, mostly children.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Menembus Batas by Teguh Ostenrik, at Goethe-Institut, Jl. Matraman Raya 23, 8 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, until Dec. 14. * Painting The Old Painting Pre World War II, works of Picasso, Van Gough, Renoir, Chagall, Mondilgliani, Jl.H.R.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Song 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Cartoon 3:00 Documentary 4:00 News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:30 NewsProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Police seize van believed as Tommy's getaway vehicle
Police seize van believed as Tommy's getaway vehicle JAKARTA (JP): Police seized a Mercedes Benz van on Thursday believed to have driven Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra from his home in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Nov.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Cigarette TV commercials
Cigarette TV commercialsFrom KompasThere are now quite a few TV commercials advertising various cigarette brands: Djarum Super on ANteve; Bentoel Mild and Sampoerna Hijau on Indosiar; Djarum Super, Djarum Coklat, Djarum Filter, Ardath and Pall Mall on RCTI; Gudang Garam, Djarum Coklat, Lucky...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
BPGS still under State Secretariat, management by KONI
BPGS still under State Secretariat, management by KONI JAKARTA (JP): The Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) will remain under the State Secretariat authority but it will give a bigger role to the National Sports Council (KONI) chairman, as BPGS vice chairman, to manage the assets on a...
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Blue Bird group to use GPS next year
Blue Bird group to use GPS next year JAKARTA (JP): The Blue Bird group, a leading taxi and bus company, plans to start using the satellite-based global positioning system (GPS) beginning early next year to provide better and more efficient service to its customers, an executive said on Wednesday.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
City set to audit PT Pembangunan Jaya
City set to audit PT Pembangunan Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso ordered the city inspectorate on Thursday to audit PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol over a Rp 4 billion (US$425,500) fund which had reportedly been used to finance six councilors' overseas trips last month.
Fri, 24 Nov 2000
Rail link project to get a boost
Rail link project to get a boost SINGAPORE (AP): A century-old scheme to build a railroad linking Southeast Asia with China - and eventually Europe - will receive a strong boost at a meeting of regional leaders here, a top official said on Thursday.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Refleksi Seni II, Warna Warni Ekspresi, Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya 20-21, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar (Phone: 0361 285249), 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 2.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Please, no naked women
Please, no naked womenFrom Media IndonesiaA television commercial advertising Krating Daeng shows a man painting the symbol of this energy drink on the bare back of a woman sitting on a motorcycle.Obviously, the producer hopes to boost sales by showing the bare back of a woman in the TV commercial.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Colors and lines on canvas conform two trends
Colors and lines on canvas conform two trendsBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): This is an artist's story. He is a graduate of a noted university here. There is no doubt about his knowledge and skills in fine arts. His paintings demonstrate his talent and ability to grasp the visual elements.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Caltex workers continue protests for higher pay
Caltex workers continue protests for higher pay JAKARTA (JP): About 3,000 workers of contractors that support the oil operations of PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia in Riau continued protests on Wednesday to pressure the company to meet their demands for higher pay.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Nurdin submits letter of resignation
Nurdin submits letter of resignation JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) official in charge of athletes development, Nurdin Halid, submitted his resignation Tuesday evening amidst pressure critical of some of his decisions."I have to consider his resignation carefully.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Attempted attack on McCarthy deplored
Attempted attack on McCarthy deplored JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid expressed regret on Wednesday over the attempted attack by East Timorese refugees on Australia's outgoing ambassador to Jakarta John McCarthy.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Islamic parties demand early election
Islamic parties demand early election JAKARTA (JP): A forum of several Muslim-based political parties demanded on Wednesday an early general election and nominated United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz for the presidency."We want the general election to be speeded up.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Experts decry grand art auction as likely fraud
Experts decry grand art auction as likely fraud JAKARTA (JP): An upcoming auction of a group of paintings touted as long-lost works of local and international masters may turn out to be a huge swindle, experts warned on Wednesday.Agus T.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
PDI-P congress in stalemate
PDI-P congress in stalemate PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A branch congress of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) ended in stalemate here on Tuesday after dozens of civilian guards disrupted the meeting to protest against the possible election of a rank outsider as chairman.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Indonesia told to free Aceh activist
Indonesia told to free Aceh activist JAKARTA (JP): Pressures are mounting from international and domestic communities for an immediate release of the chairman of the Information Center for Aceh Referendum (SIRA) Muhammad Nazar who was arrested on Monday evening for allegedly creating public...
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Teachers to get 300% hike in allowance
Teachers to get 300% hike in allowance JAKARTA (JP): Teachers will receive a total of 300 percent hike in their allowance starting January next year amid calls for a better salary system for educators, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,550 -100 854,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 115 5 60,000 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Taiwan dollar at 19-month low, SE Asian monies mixed late
Taiwan dollar at 19-month low, SE Asian monies mixed late SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The cloud of gloom has shifted from Southeast Asian currency markets to their neighbors in the North, as the New Taiwan dollar's collapse to a 19-month low dealt a fresh blow to the floundering South Korean won,...
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Classical Javanese court music and dances on show in Jakarta
Classical Javanese court music and dances on show in JakartaBy Hartoyo Pratiknyo JAKARTA (JP): Coming on the heels of the triumphant presentation of the Senapati Kelaswara-Adaninggar dance drama -- performed in the golek menak (wooden puppet) style of Yogyakarta at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts...
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Rp 250 million stolen in daytime robbery
Rp 250 million stolen in daytime robbery JAKARTA (JP): A daylight holdup took place in Central Jakarta on Wednesday when an armed man robbed a private employee of Rp 250 million in cash in front of his office and shot a police officer who was escorting the employee.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
ASEAN ready to ease burden of tariff-cut plan
ASEAN ready to ease burden of tariff-cut plan SINGAPORE (Agencies): Southeast Asian leaders are poised to sign an agreement giving flexibility to some countries having trouble meeting tariff-cutting measures that are part of an effort to achieve a regional free trade area by 2002.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
National park forests not free from looting
National park forests not free from lootingBy Sutha Sastradhinata DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): Hundreds of locals looted the forest of the West Bali National Park, Jembrana district, some 120 kilometers west of here, triggering a strong reaction from many Balinese, particularly environmentalists.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Estrada counsel to seek impeachment dismissal
Estrada counsel to seek impeachment dismissal MANILA (Agencies): Lawyers for Philippine President Joseph Estrada will seek the dismissal of his impeachment case before it begins next month, a top official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Japan hails China over its plan on ASEAN-3 summit
Japan hails China over its plan on ASEAN-3 summit SINGAPORE (AFP): Japan expressed surprise for China's support for institutionalizing the three-way gathering of East Asian leaders which also involved South Korea and Japan.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Love your nature
Love your nature I was sad to hear the news that one of the main causes of the flood in the Cilacap area, in Central Java, was illegal logging by irresponsible locals (TPI broadcast, Nov. 4, 2000). The flood has forced people to set up tents or flee to other areas thought to be safe.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
About LPG tanks
About LPG tanksFrom NeracaThere have been reports that some people claiming to be employees of state oil and gas company Pertamina have recently visited houses in Jakarta and West Java purportedly checking liquefied petroleum gas tanks and asking for payment in return.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Council works to protect salt-water pet fish
Council works to protect salt-water pet fishBy Daniel Cooney NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP): Ever wondered why some of the tropical salt-water fish you bought at the pet shop died so soon?Chances are, a diver in Indonesia or the Philippines caught them by first squirting cyanide into the water, which...
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Cable damage only trivial: Indosat
Cable damage only trivial: Indosat JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunication company PT Indosat stated that the damage to the world's longest undersea cable network had only slightly affected the telecommunication service in the country.