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Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Less upbeat for 2001
Less upbeat for 2001 Booming exports and high, stable oil prices, combined with improving consumer confidence following the first democratic election of Indonesian President in over four decades in October, 1999, have boosted the economy with a growth rate of at least 4 percent this year, compared...
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
BPEN to reopen trade promotion centers
BPEN to reopen trade promotion centers JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) has plans to reopen three overseas trade promotion centers next year to bolster non-oil and gas exports, according to an agency official.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
President denies rumors of Cabinet shake-up
President denies rumors of Cabinet shake-up JAKARTA (JP): Palace officials on Thursday denied speculation that President Abdurrahman Wahid will reshuffle his cabinet in the New Year as a result of the Sunday Christmas eve bombings.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Boat intercepted off Australia
Boat intercepted off Australia CANBERRA (AP): Authorities intercepted a boat carrying around 50 suspected illegal immigrants from Indonesia in waters off Australia's northwest coast, the government said on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Flying Horizon by Teguh Ostenrik, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Jan. 13. * Photo Exhibition: Yang Terlupakan by students of SMU Tarakanita I, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang Jl.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
IMI gives food commodities
IMI gives food commodities JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Motorsports Association (IMI) handed over food stuff worth Rp 100 million (US$10,530) to police officers and train officials on duty during the eve of Idul Fitri.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Idul Fitri celebrations pass smoothly
Idul Fitri celebrations pass smoothly JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri celebrations passed smoothly nationwide with authorities beefing up security during the two- day celebration amid fear of bombings in the wake of the bomb attacks on several churches on Christmas eve.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
2001, a year to define, consolidate
2001, a year to define, consolidateBy Tishy Bruce JAKARTA (JP): The months of November and December, 2000 and January, 2001 are months when the energy says: "Go Within". The end of a year is a time to consolidate.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Thieves ruffle expensive feathers
Thieves ruffle expensive feathers YOGYAKARTA (JP): Burglars robbed a house on Jl. Prawirotaman here on Thursday stealing, among other things, a cucakrawa bird (pycnonotus zeylanicus) believed to be worth Rp 20 million (US$2,105.3).
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
JNOC to join oil talks
JNOC to join oil talks TOKYO (Nikkei): Japan National Oil Corp. plans to join Japanese firms Indonesian Petroleum Ltd. and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. in negotiations over developing oil fields in southern Iran, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Saturday morning edition.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Bombings draw reactions
Bombings draw reactions LONDON (Agencies): The reverberations of Sunday's bomb onslaught in Indonesia are drawing critical reactions from abroad with Britain saying that it shared President Abdurrahman Wahid's indignation over the assault.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Idul Fitri spent in quiet solitude by inmates
Idul Fitri spent in quiet solitude by inmates JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri was spent in solitude by inmates in Greater Jakarta area on Wednesday.Businessman Ricardo Gelael, a convict in a 1995 land swap deal who along with former president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, has been sentenced...
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
What kind of leaders are we looking for?
What kind of leaders are we looking for?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): When in late 1964, Indonesia's first president Sukarno's political power began to show signs of decline, many wondered whether there was another leader in sight.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
No sign of jump yet in number of return passengers
No sign of jump yet in number of return passengers JAKARTA (JP): There was still no significant increase in people returning from their hometowns after the Christmas and Idul Fitri holidays, with local officials saying they do not expect it to increase until Sunday.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Indonesia ready to tackle economic problems: Abdurrahman
Indonesia ready to tackle economic problems: Abdurrahman PARIS (Dow Jones): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid will give priority to economic matters next year, he told French daily Les Echos in an interview Thursday.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Court critics be patient: Mahathir
Court critics be patient: Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia's newly appointed chief judge must be given a fair chance to clean up the country's tarnished judiciary, the national news agency reported on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Criminal justice system a farce in year 2000
Criminal justice system a farce in year 2000By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): There is relief that the blindfolded lady of justice with a scale in hand, is a statue."It's good that she's a statue. Had she been alive, she would have opted for death than living here," Agus, who does the paperwork...
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Won, yen fall as other Asian monies mixed
Won, yen fall as other Asian monies mixed SINGAPORE (Agencies): Support from state-run banks helped the South Korean won snap its string of six straight losing sessions on Thursday, while other Asian currencies were mixed in lackluster year-end activity.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
KL cuts growth forecast
KL cuts growth forecast KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia on Tuesday slashed its economic growth forecast to 5.8 percent in 2001 from an earlier 7.0 percent in anticipation of a softlanding in the United States economy.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Force mining firms to solve disputes through talks: NGO
Force mining firms to solve disputes through talks: NGO JAKARTA (JP): The government should issue a ruling that would force mining companies to resolve their conflicts with locals through negotiations and hence minimize risks of human rights abuses, a mining non-governmental organization said.
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Government undeterred by attacks
Government undeterred by attacks JAKARTA (JP): The death toll in the wave of Christmas eve bomb attacks rose to 16 on Thursday as the government said it was unruffled by the terrorist attacks."We are ready to face terrorist attacks...
Fri, 29 Dec 2000
Beijing opens door to direct links with Taipei
Beijing opens door to direct links with Taipei BEIJING (Agencies): Beijing opened the door to historic direct links with Taiwan on Thursday by grudgingly accepting Taipei's plan for limited exchanges between its offshore islands and the mainland.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sunday Bloody Sunday JAKARTA (JP): At least 15 people were killed and dozens others injured when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in or outside churches in various towns on Sunday night, as Indonesia's minority Christian community was preparing to celebrate Christmas.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Religious leaders appeal for calm
Religious leaders appeal for calm JAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders on Monday were in shock over the bloody Sunday night bombings and immediately focused their efforts on appeals for everyone to remain calm and unprejudiced to avoid reprisal which could impair the already fragile situation.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Gus Dur condems attacks as barbaric
Gus Dur condems attacks as barbaric JAKARTA (JP): Denouncing the Christmas eve attacks on churches as barbaric acts, President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday said they were aimed at destabilizing the nation just as it is about to embark on a new era of economic revival and democracy.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Analysts point to the 'usual suspects' in bombings
Analysts point to the 'usual suspects' in bombings JAKARTA (JP): Politicians and observers pointed to a well- organized and affluent group with political ambitions as the perpetrators of the Christmas eve bombings, with some even directly suggesting that forces loyal to the New Order regime were...
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Special Edition
Special Edition In view of the tragic events that erupted in Jakarta and other cities in Indonesia on Christmas Eve, The Jakarta Post is publishing this special edition to keep readers informed of the development in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Gus Dur offers freedom but not independence
Gus Dur offers freedom but not independence JAKARTA (JP): Visiting President Abdurrahman Wahid said in Irian Jaya on Monday that Jakarta would allow "peaceful freedom of expression" in the province, but warned against any attempt to secede from the republic.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Idul Fitri falls on Wednesday
Idul Fitri falls on Wednesday JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Monday that Idul Fitri falls on Wednesday and that the Ramadhan fasting month will last the full 30 days and not 29, Antara reported.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Christians celebrate Christmas nationwide
Christians celebrate Christmas nationwide JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Christians celebrated Christmas in solemn but peaceful apprehension Monday following a series of bombing throughout the country on Christmas Eve that left at least 15 people killed.
Tue, 26 Dec 2000
Susilo warns of more bombing attacks
Susilo warns of more bombing attacks JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned here on Monday that bomb attacks on places of worships in the country would continue in the next few days.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Table: Foreign tourist arrivals and expenditures in Indonesia
Table: Foreign tourist arrivals and expenditures in Indonesia Year Arrivals Foreign Exchange Growth Rate (%) (US$ millions) Arrivals Earnings---------------------------------------------------------1989 1,625,965 1,284.50 25.00 25.001990 2,177,566 2,105.29 33.92 63.901991 2,569,870 2,522.01 18.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Aryaduta Hotel Pekanbaru,
Aryaduta Hotel Pekanbaru, the ultimate choice Pekanbaru, capital city of the Riau Province is boasting an extensive variety of heterogeneous industries such as oil, palm oil, wood, and pulp and paper, to name a few.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Political conflict bites into stock market index
Political conflict bites into stock market index By Bernie K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): The year 2000 started with high expectations in the country's stock market following the appointment of Indonesia's first democratically elected president in October 1999.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
In search of excitement at night
In search of excitement at nightBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): After a hectic, stressful working day, you rush home to take a hot shower before laying down on the bed for sweet dreams; sounds perfect. No, not for the 'yummies' - young upward mobile modern independent elite singles.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
2-colm
2-colm Danareksa's economic outlook 2000 2001 2002 2003 Gross Domestic Product 4% 4.3% 4.7% 6.1% Inflation 9% 7.5% 6.5% 5% SBI Interest rates 14% 12% 9-10% 8-10% Rupiah exchange rate Rp 8,160 Rp 7,510 Rp 7,770 Rp 8,000Source: Danareksa
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Tracking the timber along Kalimantan's rivers
Tracking the timber along Kalimantan's riversBy Simon Marcus Gower PELAI HARI, South Kalimantan (JP): Taking some time out from modern Jakarta, some evidence of the old city of Batavia may still be seen.The north of modern day Jakarta is where the capital city was first established.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali
Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Tips on traveling during peak season
Tips on traveling during peak season* Arrange your trip as soon as possible by planning your trip and making reservations. Pay tickets before the ticketing time-limit expires to avoid cancellation.* Go to the airport to check-in at the latest 30 minutes before departure time for domestic flights...
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Young city women: Living in two worlds
Young city women: Living in two worldsBy Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Let's just face it... Many of our young people living in big cities are living in two worlds. One foot is outside the door raring to go and venture out into the future of great possibilities, while the other foot is still...
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Spoilt for choice with new airlines
Spoilt for choice with new airlines JAKARTA (JP): Flying in a new era of greater choice will hopefully benefit consumers.They will have more options and most will want better services for their money -- but high risks are involved for the airlines.High risk has a double meaning here.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Finding Mr. or Ms. Right could be a headache
Finding Mr. or Ms. Right could be a headache JAKARTA (JP): Time has a way of changing everything. The younger generation are now more outspoken than their parents. They want greater freedom in their life, not only in expressing their views but also the freedom to choose their soulmate.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Young, rich and lost in the high rise jungle
Young, rich and lost in the high rise jungleBy Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): To be young, affluent and living life in the fast lane. Who would not want to be in the shoes of the young and rich? Most certainly, there are many wanna-bes. Many rural youths would surely love to be in these shoes.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Surakarta hotels pick up the pieces after the 'sweep'
Surakarta hotels pick up the pieces after the 'sweep'By Sulistyo Budi N. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): It took the actions of one night to wipe out all that had been achieved by years of costly promotions.Groups of people went to several four and five star hotels in Surakarta on Oct.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
A special guest on a special day
A special guest on a special dayBy AA Navis An aged couple enjoyed the Idul Fitri holiday from the verandah of their house, watching the well-dressed and cheerful procession of passers-by. They were celebrating the first day of the Muslim post-fasting festivities, popularly known as Lebaran.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali
Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure.
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Medco deals with energy business, environment and community
Medco deals with energy business, environment and community As a company dealing in the energy business, PT Medco Energi Internasional has shown a deep concern for the environment and the community.Medco realizes that its line of business has a direct impact on the environment and the communities...
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
"We must free ourselves from the shackles of pessimism"
"We must free ourselves from the shackles of pessimism" The Indonesian capital market, one of business sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis, is showing signs of recovery. Below are excerpts taken from an interview with the president of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Mas Achmad Daniri on...
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Watch out for the pitfalls
Watch out for the pitfalls By David Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Brilliant, daring and assertively intelligent, higher education (frequently education abroad), bank checking and saving accounts, business ventures, stock market investments, real estate investments and speculations, BMW's and Blazers,...
Mon, 25 Dec 2000
Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali
Pampered in Paradise at Novotel Lombok, Bali The devastating riots on the tiny paradise island of Lombok had all but chased tourists away. The area has been extraordinarily quiet. So much so that hoteliers and others involved in the tourism sector were faced with the grave specter of closure.