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Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Stop developing real estate in Ancol, councilors plead
Stop developing real estate in Ancol, councilors plead JAKARTA (JP): Expansion of a residential area in Ancol, North Jakarta, should be stopped to avoid disrupting operations at Tanjung Priok seaport, councilors said.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Gun stolen from car at DPR complex
Gun stolen from car at DPR complex JAKARTA (JP): Police are still searching for a thief who broke into a car at the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives (MPR/DPR) compound on Tuesday and stole a bag containing a pistol, a police report stated on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Sjahril returns to Bank Indonesia
Sjahril returns to Bank Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin returned to office on Wednesday after five months in detention, while the House of Representatives special team vowed to speed up the deliberation of the government-proposed bill on the amendment of the central...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Singapore TV personality jailed
Singapore TV personality jailed SINGAPORE (AFP): A high profile Singaporean news presenter, whose supporters include Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, has been jailed for two months for pouring hot water on her Indonesian maid, reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
RI outclassed in maths and science
RI outclassed in maths and science JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia ranks among the six most poorly educated countries in mathematics and science, according to a survey of 38 members of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
1.3 tons of marijuana seized
1.3 tons of marijuana seized JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police seized some 1.3 tons of dried marijuana on Wednesday and arrested five suspected traffickers in Kembangan Selatan subdistrict, West Jakarta.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Firms' appeal to adjust power rate hike rejected
Firms' appeal to adjust power rate hike rejected JAKARTA (JP): The government turned down on Wednesday an appeal from several firms to adjust an electricity rate increase, and told them instead to reschedule their bill payments with state electricity company PT PLN.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Antam to build new smelter
Antam to build new smelter JAKARTA (JP): State-owned nickel and gold mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) said on Wednesday that it planned to build a US$180 million smelter next year to boost its annual nickel production to 24,000 tons from 11,000 tons.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Soeharto and tax evasion
Soeharto and tax evasion It's said the President has instructed the director of taxation to investigate Soeharto for tax evasion. Such a policy can be imposed on any corruptor. How?Information regarding a taxpayer's assets is submitted to the tax office.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Beddu placed under house arrest due to ill-health
Beddu placed under house arrest due to ill-health JAKARTA (JP): Former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang has been returned to his home in South Jakarta and placed under house arrest after spending the previous week confined in the Attorney General Office's detention center.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Two killed in fresh Ambon attack
Two killed in fresh Ambon attack AMBON, Maluku: Two people were killed on Wednesday morning when a religious procession to hand-in weapons was attacked by a rival group.Two homemade bombs exploded and shots were fired as the procession passed near the Ambon security post on Jl. A.Y.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
House committees needed to measure trust in the President
House committees needed to measure trust in the President Legal technicalities aside, the special committees set up by the legislature to investigate recent scandals are needed to help the body measure its trust in the President and the government, lecturer in politics Pratikno of the...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Tabloids delve into mysticism, mystery
Tabloids delve into mysticism, mysteryBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Do you believe in mysticism? Like it or not, mysticism and mysterious tales are now packaged in attractive stories by a number of tabloids published in Bali to delight the province's "mystic" lovers.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Bali to welcome visitors for festive season
Bali to welcome visitors for festive seasonBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): December is a month of celebration and Bali will likely become the most popular holiday destination for domestic as well as foreign visitors.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Mythological images featured in Bali painter's new exhibit
Mythological images featured in Bali painter's new exhibit JIMBARAN, Bali: Painter Astari Rasjid will hold her year-end exhibition called Wings and Excursions at Ganesha Gallery in Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay starting from Dec.11, 2000 through Jan. 12, 2001.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
RI, Japan in forestry project
RI, Japan in forestry project JAKARTA (JP): Japan and Indonesia will launch in January a US$5 million joint project to promote reforestation through "carbon fixing" forest management over the next five years as part of a campaign to slow down the process of global warming.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Telkom to begin mobile telephone services next year
Telkom to begin mobile telephone services next year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telephone operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) will join the ranks of cellular phone network providers in 2001, an executive said on Thursday.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Workers urge salary hike
Workers urge salary hike SEMARANG: At least 500 workers of timber company PT Tri Cahya Purnama rallied on Wednesday in front of the provincial legislative building, demanding a salary hike and welfare improvements.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
City official denies receiving cash from Ancol
City official denies receiving cash from Ancol JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Development Agency head Bambang Sungkono denied on Wednesday allegations that he had received some US$10,000 in cash from PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol before an official trip to South Africa last month.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Religious teachings benefit men, Muslim scholar says
Religious teachings benefit men, Muslim scholar says JAKARTA (JP): Religion should become the starting point in the attempt to eliminate violence against women. Every approach that excludes religion was most likely to fail or be counterproductive as Indonesians and their religions were inseparable,...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
KRD car to serve Jakarta to Bandung route in 2002
KRD car to serve Jakarta to Bandung route in 2002 JAKARTA (JP): Railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is planning to run a diesel-powered coach (KRD) on the Jakarta- Bandung route in 2002.KAI spokesman Gatot Triwibowo said the company had observed that the KRD, which serves routes in the...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 6:01 p.m.Friday Imsak 3:58 a.m.Subuh 4:08 a.m.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Half-hearted ban on firecrackers
Half-hearted ban on firecrackersFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIn the days before the national holidays to observe Christmas, the post-fasting Idul Fitri festivities and the New Year, firecrackers and fireworks are to be found everywhere.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
HIV infects four in Maumere
HIV infects four in Maumere MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: At least four people in East Nusa Tenggara have tested positive for Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV), a state hospital official said.Head of the pathology clinic at the W.Z.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Government blamed for separatist movements
Government blamed for separatist movements JAKARTA (JP): Separatist movements in some parts of the country, including Aceh, have been -- historically -- the result of the government's failure to realize the goal of the nation to be free, noted historian Anhar Gonggong said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
60 players to join badminton center
60 players to join badminton center JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) plans to admit 60 players -- 40 seniors and 20 juniors -- to the Indonesia Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
What's going on?
What's going on? Not long ago, an American was expelled due to what they called spying. Now, soon, it will be the turn of a Swiss citizen. Is Indonesia still praising press freedom or is the press only free for people voicing a certain common perception on the future of Indonesia?We all know that...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
PDI-P to lodge objections to chief justice candidates
PDI-P to lodge objections to chief justice candidates JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction at the House of Representatives is set to lodge a note of objection against Muladi and Bagir Manan whose candidacy for the top post in the Supreme Court is...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Xanana baby 1st in new registry
Xanana baby 1st in new registry DILI (AP): East Timor's civil registry office opened on Wednesday with the man widely expected to become the nation's first president certifying his newly born child.Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao registered the birth of his baby boy at the office in the capital,...
Thu, 07 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.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Prisoners of conscience
Prisoners of conscience It is barely a year since President Abdurrahman Wahid ordered the release of all remaining political prisoners from Indonesian jails under a general amnesty program. The President then lived up to his image and reputation as a humanist, a man whom many people at home and...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
When can we resume business?
When can we resume business?By Steve Sondakh JAKARTA (JP): With Indonesia now in the fourth year of its multidimensional crisis, we feel more helpless than ever. To make matters worse, we have no way of knowing when we can work, carry out political activities and lead our lives without being jolted...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Great escape
Great escape "Going ... going ... gone? No, this letter is not about the wonderful piece of ad, recently published in The Jakarta Post, in dedication to the "Universal Children's Day" -- the picture was, of course, deeply touching and worth a thousand words.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Businesses need safety guarantee
Businesses need safety guarantee SURABAYA: East Javanese and South Korean businessmen separately called for better security guarantees for the their business activities here on Wednesday amid the rising number of labor demonstrations in the province.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Air Force Academy has 135 new graduates
Air Force Academy has 135 new graduates YOGYAKARTA (JP): A total of 135 graduates from the Air Force Academy in Yogyakarta completed their three years of study on Wednesday and took an oath as new Air Force officers.
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Supersemar statement 'meant for study'
Supersemar statement 'meant for study' YOGYAKARTA (JP): The defendant in a case over the March 1966 presidential order, known as Supersemar, said in his trial on Tuesday in Yogyakarta his public statements on the process of the issuance of the instruction was not meant to be a testimonial, but was...
Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Mahathir to sue opposition aide
Mahathir to sue opposition aide KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The Malaysian government said on Wednesday that additional charges may be brought against a key opposition supporter of jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly defaming Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in foreign countries.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaEducation* A presentation on Study in the UK at BCITS Surabaya, led by Education Counsellor Ria Widjaja, on Dec. 9. Contact Ria at The British Council Surabaya on (031) 5689958 for more information.Music and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Fifteen killed in Aceh violence
Fifteen killed in Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least 15 people have been killed and five others injured in separate violent incidents here following the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s 24th anniversary on Monday, the security forces and residents said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Govt to tighten permits for foreign fishing vessels
Govt to tighten permits for foreign fishing vessels JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday that it would soon issue new fishing regulations to tighten up the regulatory scheme governing the operation of foreign fishing vessels, in an effort to curb illegal foreign fishing.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Bees and bats left homeless by Bogor storm
Bees and bats left homeless by Bogor storm BOGOR (JP): A storm here last Friday toppled some 40 trees in the vast Bogor Botanical Gardens, leaving animal lovers worried that large numbers of bees and bats would be left homeless.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Judo aims for six SEAG golds
Judo aims for six SEAG golds SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Judo Association (PJSI) has set itself the target of taking at least six gold medals in the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.PJSI official in charge of athletes development Subardi Suar said Monday evening that the association...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
More support pours in for Bulogate probe
More support pours in for Bulogate probe JAKARTA (JP): A group of students expressed support for the House of Representatives to carry on its inquiry into financial scandals linked to President Abdurrahman Wahid, asking the House to continue the investigation during the next recess which begins on...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
President Gus Dur to delay Aceh visit until Dec. 19
President Gus Dur to delay Aceh visit until Dec. 19 JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Tuesday that President Abdurrahman Wahid's planned visit to the volatile province of Aceh would be delayed by four days to Dec. 19.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
KL palm oil ends lower on EU news
KL palm oil ends lower on EU news KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday on renewed selling as the European Union (EU) decided not to ban the use of animal fats in feed rations.A ban would have boosted exports of vegetable oils.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
'Interference' furor: Out on a limb
'Interference' furor: Out on a limbBy Martin R. Jenkins JAKARTA (JP): Given that Indonesia is a nation born out of an independence struggle against Dutch colonialism, it is perhaps understandable that the country is prone to nationalist sentiments and xenophobia.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Koreas exchange accord on avoiding railway clashes
Koreas exchange accord on avoiding railway clashes SEOUL (AFP): South and North Korean military officials on Tuesday made a breakthrough in attempts to prevent clashes during the rebuilding of a cross-border railway, Southern defense ministry officials said.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Rupiah Rates Dec. 5
Rupiah Rates Dec. 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,015.00 10,015.00 9,467.00 9,563.00Australian dollar 1 4,889.74 5,437.14 5,134.90 5,191.75Austrian schilling 1 580.52 645.28 609.63 616.16Belgian franc 1 198.02 220.11 207.95 210.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
2001 draft budget revised
2001 draft budget revised The revised 2001 state budget proposal, which was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, increases total spending by about 7 percent to Rp 315.75 trillion (US$40.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
A cold: Better let your doctor decide
A cold: Better let your doctor decideBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): A sore throat, stuffy nose, fever and cough are often the symptoms of a cold. But the common cold typically improves within a week and is all gone within two weeks, and does not require special medical attention.