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Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Asia Nov online ads at $166.29m
Asia Nov online ads at $166.29m NEW YORK (AFX): Asian online advertising in November totaled an estimated US$166.297 million, according to a report by AdZone Interactive, an advertising research firm that tracks advertising on over 125,000 sites worldwide.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Visa reports success with Electron debit cards
Visa reports success with Electron debit cards JAKARTA (JP): Visa International said here on Tuesday that the number of its Visa Electron debit cardholders had exceeded one million since its first launch in the country earlier this year.Visa country manager Ellyana C.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Blind nationalism
Blind nationalism Nationalism, in the narrowest sense of the term, has reared its ugly head once again in this country this past week with the latest row between Indonesia and the United Nations. The climax was Monday's attack on a car carrying UN officials after they visited the House of...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Drug convict Agus Isrok still in the Army
Drug convict Agus Isrok still in the Army JAKARTA (JP): Drug convict Second. Lt. Agus Isrok of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) has been deemed to have accepted the Jakarta Military High Court's verdict of last month, which reduced his jail sentence and reinstated him as an Army officer, the...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Bad loans hamper Thai banks' recovery
Bad loans hamper Thai banks' recovery BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's embattled banking sector will slowly begin to recover in 2001 but a morass of non-performing loans will continue to plague the industry, Merrill Lynch said in a report Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
S'pore 'vulnerable' to Indonesian unrest
S'pore 'vulnerable' to Indonesian unrest SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A repeat of Indonesia's May 1998 social and political upheaval could deliver a significant blow to Singapore's economy, according to a new study examining the relationship between the two countries.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Old woman killed for alleged shaman
Old woman killed for alleged shaman PAMEKASAN, East Java: Eight unknown men in Ninja cloths have killed 60-year-old Surimti who they alleged to have practiced black magic (santet) in Blaban village, Batumarmar district, Pamekasan regency, East Java.Pamekasan Police Chief Supt.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
House's choices for chief justice not binding: Harun
House's choices for chief justice not binding: Harun JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' choices for chief justice sent to the President are not binding, a constitutional law expert said on Tuesday.Harun Alrasid, a professor at the University of Indonesia, said Law No.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Bank records turned over to Estrada trial
Bank records turned over to Estrada trial MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines' third largest bank on Tuesday surrendered confidential records to a court hearing embattled President Joseph Estrada's impeachment trial after prosecutors said the papers were needed to convict him.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Gus Dur, change or step down
Gus Dur, change or step downFrom RepublikaMr. President, you keep making controversial statements while our country is encountering a host of problems: economic crisis, national disintegration, corruption, absence of the supremacy of law and the street justice increasingly practiced by some members...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Indonesian Navy to deploy 27 warships for holidaymakers
Indonesian Navy to deploy 27 warships for holidaymakers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy will deploy 27 of its warships to help transport millions of people who will be traveling by seas in the coming holiday season, the Ministry of Communications said on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
KL says opposition using 'intifada'
KL says opposition using 'intifada' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's deputy premier accused the Islamic opposition party on Tuesday of exploiting the Palestinian intifada as a pretext to stage antigovernment protests here.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Asian currencies mostly weaker; except peso
Asian currencies mostly weaker; except peso SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly softer Tuesday as the dollar garnered regional support from its strength against the yen.The only regional currency to gain versus the dollar was the Philippine peso, which edged higher on seasonal...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Bleak December
Bleak December Instead of entering December with hope and anticipation for happiness in the new year, and joy at the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan and the approaching Chinese New Year, the people of Indonesia have black eyes from lack of sleep and a bleak prospect due to rising prices and...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Eight killed in Kulonprogo landslides
Eight killed in Kulonprogo landslides YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight people died and six others went missing on Monday in mudflows caused by landslides in the remote areas of Semagung, Ngaren and Kalijeruk, in Kalibawang district, Kulonprogo regency, some 30 kilometers northwest of here.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Rights body probes 'religion change'
Rights body probes 'religion change' AMBON, Maluku (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is currently investigating reports that hundreds of Christians living on Kesui Island are allegedly being forced to change their religion.Bambang W.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
'Indosiar' programs win awards in S'pore
'Indosiar' programs win awards in S'pore JAKARTA (JP): The bi-weekly professional boxing show Gelar Tinju Profesional Indosiar, broadcast live every Thursday and Friday on Indosiar television, won Best Sports Program at the Asian Television Awards 2000 in Singapore last week.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Religious leaders' help needed to end conflicts
Religious leaders' help needed to end conflicts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders must accept pluralism to prevent the country from disintegrating as religious intolerance has been threatening national unity, a scholar warned here on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Forestry ministry has new helicopters
Forestry ministry has new helicopters JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry began operating on Tuesday its two new Bell-142 helicopters, which will be used mainly to combat forest fires.The ministry received the aircraft on Monday from PT Daya Jasa Transindo Pratama, which won the tender to...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
ISSI can win SEAG overall title
ISSI can win SEAG overall title SEMARANG (JP): The Deputy Secretary General of the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) Sofyan Ruzian was optimism that Indonesia could win the overall title in the cycling event at the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
New methodology for civics, moral teachings introduced
New methodology for civics, moral teachings introduced JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education introduced, on Tuesday, new methodology for civics and moral teachings to replace the present normative method."I'm afraid that our children are lacking pride in being Indonesian.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
City authorities want 6% to 49% hike in tap water fees
City authorities want 6% to 49% hike in tap water fees JAKARTA (JP): The city is proposing a hike in tap water fees, ranging from 6 percent to 43.09 percent.Governor Sutiyoso said Tuesday the increase was needed to cover the rising operating costs of the city water companies.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Van Der Horst reports bank to police over withdrawal of Rp 5b
Van Der Horst reports bank to police over withdrawal of Rp 5b JAKARTA (JP): Bank Victoria International was reported to the police on Tuesday for its refusal to allow a publicly listed company to withdraw Rp 5 billion of its money.Prominent businessman Edward S.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Holidaymakers 'cheated' by Ancol theme park
Holidaymakers 'cheated' by Ancol theme park JAKARTA (JP): Many holidaymakers, including those from out of town, say they feel cheated by the closure of Dunia Fantasi theme park, a fact they only learned after paying their entrance fees to Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
RI still faces difficulty raising foreign investment
RI still faces difficulty raising foreign investmentBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): Indonesia will still face difficulties in attracting foreign investment next year, especially from Japan, if political uncertainty and security instability remain, an official of the powerful Japan External Trade...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Govt fails to reach deal with Prajogo over assets
Govt fails to reach deal with Prajogo over assets JAKARTA (JP): The government failed on Tuesday to reach a deal with tycoon Prajogo Pangestu to surrender his personal assets to repay debt.The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) said that the assets proposed by Prajogo did not meet the...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Aia Reforms Band, Monday to Sunday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Thursday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
The answer is out there
The answer is out thereBy Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): Steve Sondakh, who wrote, "When can we resume business?" recently in this newspaper, is a member of the National Economic Restoration Committee and director of PT Hero Supermarkets.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
ASEAN, EU end landmark conference
ASEAN, EU end landmark conference VIENTIANE (AP): A European Union minister praised Myanmar's military junta on Tuesday for agreeing to free opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest and to allow an EU delegation to meet with the Nobel Peace Prize laureate next month.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Police detain court receiver in Manulife case
Police detain court receiver in Manulife case JAKARTA (JP): The police said on Tuesday that they had detained the court receiver in an alleged sales scam involving insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI).National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,375 -75 916,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 105 0 86,500 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6:04 p.m.Thursday Imsak 4:00 a.m.Subuh 4:10 a.m.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Susanto survives first test
Susanto survives first test JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesian chess player Susanto Megaranto survived the first test in the Asian Continental Boys Under-16 championships at the National Power Corporation (NPC) training center at Bataan, the Philippines, on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
UNTAET, Portugal, RI call for E. Timor reconciliation
UNTAET, Portugal, RI call for E. Timor reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): The UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), Portugal and Indonesia called for on Tuesday the importance of a reconciliation among conflicting East Timorese factions prior the territory's declaration of independence.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:30 a.m. Ramadhan Special: Uraian Syiar Sahur 4:30 Ramadhan Special: Koran Recital 5:30 Ramadhan Special: Pelajaran Iqro 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m News 2:30 Talk Show 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Culture Program 5:00 Ramadhan Special: Mutiara...
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Rupiah Rates Dec.12
Rupiah Rates Dec.12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8.825.00 9,825.00 9,278.00 9,372.00Australian dollar 1 4,769.03 5,314.34 5,013.83 5,059.31Austrian schilling 1 562.39 626.47 591.26 597.59Belgian franc 1 191.84 213.70 201.68 203.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
Textile exports decline in 2000
Textile exports decline in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's textile export revenue this year is estimated to reach only US$7.3 billion, down from last year's $7.5 billion and well short of the $8 billion target, according the Indonesian Textile Association (API) on Tuesday.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Abda'oe questioned over Pertamina scam
Abda'oe questioned over Pertamina scam JAKARTA (JP): Government investigators questioned on Monday former president of state oil and gas company Pertamina, Faisal Abda'oe, over the alleged irregularities found in several government contracts in the early 1990s, an official said.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Government to regulate borrowing by provinces
Government to regulate borrowing by provinces JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a regulation to ensure that provincial administrations control borrowing after the regional autonomy and fiscal decentralization policy is implemented early next year, according to Coordinating Minister for the...
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Surakarta to host tabletennis circuit
Surakarta to host tabletennis circuit SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Dwi Bengawan Solo tabletennis club will host the tabletennis circuit throughout Central Java, Yogyakarta and West Java here from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16. The circuit will feature team events for junior and senior players.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
UN officials rocked in rally at the House
UN officials rocked in rally at the House JAKARTA (JP): A rally at the House of Representatives (DPR) compound protesting the involvement of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) in a human rights violation case turned ugly on Monday.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Political elite traveling abroad
Political elite traveling abroadFrom Warta KotaAs a layman in political matters I can only feel annoyingly amazed at the behavior demonstrated by our political elite in the government at the central and regional levels.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Forests under threat from debt-laden firms: Report
Forests under threat from debt-laden firms: Report BOGOR, West Java (JP): A new study sponsored by two international organizations shows that Indonesia's forests - widely regarded as among the most biologically important tropical forests in the world - are under dire threat as heavily debt- laden...
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Govt gets tough on Aceh rebels
Govt gets tough on Aceh rebels JAKARTA (JP): The government warned here on Monday that Jakarta would eventually have to launch military operations in Aceh if peace talks with separatist rebels in the violence- plagued province failed.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 11, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,450 -75 254,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 105 -10 492,500 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Yogyakarta's big hotels expect brisk business
Yogyakarta's big hotels expect brisk business YOGYAKARTA (JP): Star-rated hotels in this ancient city expect occupancy rates to surge at least to 80 percent during the year-end holidays from the current less than 50 percent occupancy level.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Entrance fee increases
Entrance fee increases I am writing about the new regulation passed on Sept. 11, 2000 concerning a 200 percent rise in entrance fees to Torajan tourist attractions and the addition of charges for tourists bringing cameras or videos to the site.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Paper e-market planned
Paper e-market planned SINGAPORE (DPA): Four Asian partners plan a new paper exchange seeking to secure at least 25 percent of the region's pulp and paper market and transact at least US$2 billion in business by 2002, it was reported on Monday.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Junior boxers need more time for SEAG
Junior boxers need more time for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The head coach of the Indonesian boxing team for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Carlos J. Penate Torres, said on Monday that national junior boxers have yet to be prepared to compete in multisports events.
Tue, 12 Dec 2000
Seven brokers get permits to operate
Seven brokers get permits to operate JAKARTA (JP): The Commodities Futures Exchange Supervisory Board (Bappebti) issued permits on Monday allowing seven brokerage companies to operate in the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX).