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Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Ericsson launches T29 handset
Ericsson launches T29 handset STOCKHOLM (Dow Jones): Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Telefon AB LM Ericsson Tuesday introduced its new T29 mobile phone intended for Asian markets.The T29 will be available in stores within a few weeks, initially in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore,...
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Who is responsible for Sampit violence?
Who is responsible for Sampit violence?From Rakyat MerdekaThe commotion taking place in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, for whatever reason, has marred our nationalism. The anger and atrocities committed by the people there have resulted in the ethnic Madurese fleeing the area.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Bush apologizes to Yoshiro Mori for sub tragedy
Bush apologizes to Yoshiro Mori for sub tragedy TOKYO (AFP): U.S. President George W. Bush apologized to Japan on Tuesday through a special envoy, Admiral William Fallon, for the sinking of a Japanese trawler by a U.S. submarine off Hawaii.Bush expressed "apology and profound regrets" over the Feb.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Jakarta councillors opportunists
Jakarta councillors opportunistsFrom RepublikaIt is really alarming to learn that honorable members of the City Council have demanded that more should be given to them, despite all the facilities that they enjoy.I felt ashamed when I read a media report on this matter.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Objections pour in over 22 KPU candidates
Objections pour in over 22 KPU candidates JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has received a significant number of public objections to the 22 government- proposed candidates for General Elections Commission (KPU) membership, a legislator said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Animal welfare in Indonesia
Animal welfare in Indonesia There are animal welfare groups all over the world -- Iran Thailand, etc., so why not here in Indonesia? Most people, regardless of race or religion, do not like to see the suffering of any creature.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Government-NGOs launch anti-drug campaign
Government-NGOs launch anti-drug campaign JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of government and non-government institutions launched on Monday a nationwide five-year campaign aimed at encouraging young people to eschew drugs.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Resettlement project for refugees begins
Resettlement project for refugees begins MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): A massive resettlement project for some 40,000 refugees in North Sulawesi began this month in an attempt to help them get on their feet again.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Foreign banks eye Bank Mandiri's IPO business
Foreign banks eye Bank Mandiri's IPO business JAKARTA (JP): President of the giant Bank Mandiri E.C.W. Neloe said on Tuesday that several foreign investment banks had sweetened their offers in a bid to win the underwriting business of the state-owned bank's initial public offering (IPO).
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Mahathir wants tax on rich states to replace foreign aid
Mahathir wants tax on rich states to replace foreign aidBy Endy M. Bayuni BOAO, Hainan, China (JP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, continuing his anti-globalization rhetoric, broached his most bold proposal to date on Tuesday, with a call for the imposition of a tax on rich countries to...
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Agenda power: Why no takers?
Agenda power: Why no takers?By Donna K. Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Asked recently about holding one of their domestic summits, the government's key leaders said there was no point in meeting without a clear agenda.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Police arrest 3 suspects over donation scams
Police arrest 3 suspects over donation scams JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives have recently arrested three men for allegedly using the names of top Indonesian Military (TNI) officers and government officials to con firms and officials into giving them donations for aid to Aceh and other causes.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Baby dies in closet
Baby dies in closet CIREBON, West Java: Investigations are underway into the death of a newborn baby girl who was allegedly murdered by her mother in Kebon Panggung, Pekalangan district.Antara reported on Monday that the mother, identified only as HL, had been pregnant out of wedlock and was...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
PPA content to be reduced in medication
PPA content to be reduced in medication JAKARTA (JP): The Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM) has set an April 8 deadline for the pharmaceutical industries to lower the content of phenylpropanolamine (PPA), a popular substance used as a decongestant in flu and cough medicines, to a maximum of 15...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
South Korean bad bank loans escalate to $450 billion
South Korean bad bank loans escalate to $450 billion SEOUL (AFP): South Korean banks' bad loans soared last year due to heavy exposure to troubled firms leaving banks with total liabilities of US$450 billion, financial authorities said Monday.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Planned fuel price hike
Planned fuel price hikeFrom Media IndonesiaThe government's plan to raise the price of fuel in April 2001 has caused anxiety because the last hike was only in October 2000. A fuel price hike is burdensome to the people.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Schools told not to collect state exam fees
Schools told not to collect state exam fees JAKARTA (JP): The City Education Agency has warned elementary and junior high schools across the capital against asking students to pay state exam fees, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Rupiah falls to lowest level in two years
Rupiah falls to lowest level in two years JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah dropped on Monday by 2 percent to its lowest level since October 1998 amid worsening ethnic violence in Central Kalimantan and problems with the International Monetary Fund.The rupiah ended at Rp 9,830 per U.S.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Premier finds gas in Pangkah
Premier finds gas in Pangkah LONDON (AFX): Premier Oil PLC announced the successful completion of an appraisal drilling program on Ujung Pangkah Field in its Pangkah Block in East Java, Indonesia.It has confirmed reserves for the field in excess of 450 billion cubic feet of liquids-rich gas,...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Seribu Islands' status hits snag, says speaker
Seribu Islands' status hits snag, says speaker JAKARTA (JP): The deadline for the establishment of the Seribu Islands as an administrative regency, set for Aug. 31 at the latest, will likely be put off due to the absence of a supporting regulation on the upgrading of the island group's status.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Mahfud's views on police are his alone, 'not TNI's'
Mahfud's views on police are his alone, 'not TNI's' JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Headquarters strongly objected on Monday to defense minister Mahfud MD's statement concerning the separation of the National Police from the Indonesian Military (TNI), calling it something that could "create a lot...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Goh calls for more racial integration
Goh calls for more racial integration SINGAPORE (AP): Singaporeans need to find more time to gather and socialize with members of different races, the prime minister of the multiracial city-state said.Goh Chok Tong's comments came late Sunday at an event organized by an ethnic Indian organization...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Asia poised to lead high-speed wireless Web phone race
Asia poised to lead high-speed wireless Web phone race SINGAPORE (AP): Telecommunications companies are taking heat for paying tens of billions of dollars for rights to high-speed wireless Internet services in Europe, which some consider a colossal gamble on an unproven future market.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Gus Dur continues overseas trip despite Sampit rage
Gus Dur continues overseas trip despite Sampit rageBy Budiman Moerdijat CAIRO (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Monday that he would continue his two-week overseas trip despite the bloody ethnic pogrom raging in Central Kalimantan.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Autonomy Expo in JCC
Autonomy Expo in JCC JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy in cooperation with PT Wahyu Promocitra will stage an exposition and seminars at the Jakarta Convention Center from Feb.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Malaysia palm oil down despite data
Malaysia palm oil down despite data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Higher export figures for February failed to lift Malaysia's palm oil futures on Monday after talk that India planned to increase import duties on edible oils had hit the market."There are all kinds of rumors about the Indian duty.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Ex-cop shot for motorbike theft
Ex-cop shot for motorbike theft JAKARTA (JP): Detectives from the Setiabudi subprecinct in South Jakarta shot a former police officer, who had been discharged from the force for desertion, on Monday afternoon for attempting to steal a police motorcycle.The subprecinct's chief of detectives First.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
DHL launches new ad gimmick
DHL launches new ad gimmick JAKARTA (JP): DHL Worldwide Express launched its new advertising gimmick for Asia, focusing on the customer's added value experience when using DHL services.DHL's senior technical advisor for Indonesia Mike Fitzpatrick said that the gimmick "DHL delivers more" features a...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
18 clubs compete in Silatama
18 clubs compete in Silatama JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen renowned table tennis clubs have confirmed their participation in the Table Tennis National Circuit (Silatama) here from March 1 to March 4.Chief of the organizing committee, Ananda Isman, said on Monday that the participants had undergone tight...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Islamic D-8 nations vow solidarity in facing rich states
Islamic D-8 nations vow solidarity in facing rich states CAIRO (AFP): The leaders of eight Muslim developing nations with a combined population of 800 million vowed here Sunday to take up the challenges of globalization and join forces to face the developed states of the World Trade Organization...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Muslims' degradation due to power abuse
Muslims' degradation due to power abuseFrom Media IndonesiaIt is hard to believe that certain Muslim leaders have been politicizing things in such a way that they are endangering Muslims internally. Imagine that the recent plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR), which resulted in the...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
PAP programs for female workers headed for abroad
PAP programs for female workers headed for abroad JAKARTA (JP): Female workers who will be sent overseas will again have the chance to prepare themselves with skills and information through the reinstated training session (PAP) organized by non-governmental organizations to avoid possible cases of...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
IBRA to sell stake in iron company and subsidiary
IBRA to sell stake in iron company and subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will sell its 97.69 percent stake in galvanized iron sheet manufacturer PT Kerismas Witikco Makmur as part of its asset disposal program to help finance the state budget.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,825 -50 118,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 125 0 109,000 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
House supports call for AFTA delay
House supports call for AFTA delay JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) received support on Monday from the House of Representatives (DPR) for its call to delay the country's participation in the ASEAN Free Trade Area.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Opposition groups face new rift in Malaysia
Opposition groups face new rift in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Opposition leaders on Monday downplayed a dispute that has flared amid accusations that a mostly ethnic Malay Muslim party is siphoning members from its ethnic Chinese partner in Malaysia's main opposition coalition.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Rise predicted in Malaysian, RI palm oil production
Rise predicted in Malaysian, RI palm oil production KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia and Indonesia expect to see an increase in crude palm oil production this year, which could trigger more competition between the world's largest producers, analysts and traders said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
PLN unit gets ISO 9002
PLN unit gets ISO 9002 BANJARNEGERA, Central Java (JP): PT Indonesia Power, a subsidiary of state electricity company PT PLN, received on Monday the International Standardization Organization (ISO) 9002 certificate for its Mrica power plant in Banjarnegara, Central Java.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Debt sends rupiah to its lowest in 2 years
Debt sends rupiah to its lowest in 2 years SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Concerns over the Indonesian government's ability to repay billions of dollars in maturing debt pushed the rupiah to its lowest level in nearly 2 1/2 years Monday.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Government, IMF 'agree' on central bank issue
Government, IMF 'agree' on central bank issue JAKARTA (JP): The government and the International Monetary Fund "have bridged their differences" over the controversial amendment of the central bank law, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Muara Angke wildlife reserve waits for helping hands
Muara Angke wildlife reserve waits for helping handsBy Bambang Parlupi JAKARTA (JP): As Jakarta and its people remain wrapped in their own problems, the obstacles faced by Muara Angke wildlife reserve -- one of few reserves left in the capital -- go almost unnoticed.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Nightspots will be closed during Idul Adha
Nightspots will be closed during Idul Adha JAKARTA (JP): Smarting from public outcry against nightspots ahead of Idul Fitri last year, the city authorities will order the closure of the places one day before and after the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice, which falls on March 5.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
30 juniors enter training camp
30 juniors enter training camp JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) announced on Monday its list of junior shuttlers to be admitted to the Indonesian Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Hypnotism in crimes
Hypnotism in crimesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIf you are mentally weak, you must always be on your guard to prevent yourself from being hypnotized by a crook.Usually, the crime is committed like this: First the crook will pat you on the shoulder.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Recommended U.S. policy for Indonesia and Maluku crisis
Recommended U.S. policy for Indonesia and Maluku crisis The following is the second part of an excerpt from a report prepared for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom which held a hearing on the Maluku Islands on Feb. 13 in Washington D.C. The report is by R.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
S'pore trade pacts 'worrisome': Mahathir
S'pore trade pacts 'worrisome': Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday described Singapore's attempts to negotiate separate free trade agreements as "worrisome.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Optimism possible despite a ravaged Indonesia
Optimism possible despite a ravaged IndonesiaBy Imam B. Prasodjo JAKARTA (JP): What is happening in Indonesia is very much connected with socio-political changes on a global scale. Various forms of social disruption have emerged and affected the structure of global society, repositioning the power...
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
UI rector ignores court order and warning
UI rector ignores court order and warning JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of University of Indonesia (UI) rector Asman Boedi Santoso said on Monday that their client would continue with the suspension of six students despite a court order.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Clarification sought over abuse of Nike workers in Indonesia
Clarification sought over abuse of Nike workers in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Footwear Association (Apresindo) was cautious on Monday in responding to reported labor abuses in Nike's Indonesian partner factories.Apresindo chairman Anton J.
Tue, 27 Feb 2001
Government to hike prices of generic drugs
Government to hike prices of generic drugs JAKARTA (JP): Head of the Food and Drug Control Agency Sampurno revealed on Monday that the government would increase the prices of generic drugs by some 15 percent starting April this year.