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Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Immature people
Immature people Day after day I read reports and articles in your newspaper about corruption and financial dishonesty among the ruling classes in Indonesia, Thailand, The Philippines and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Young Dea has high ambitions
Young Dea has high ambitions JAKARTA (JP): With Indonesian tennis still relying heavily on veteran women's player Yayuk Basuki for international accolades, it is time for younger players to shine in overseas tournaments.Dea Sumantri is one of the country's rising tennis hopes.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Rupiah Rates Feb.2
Rupiah Rates Feb.2 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,068.00 10,068.00 9,520.00 9,616.00Australian dollar 1 5,025.49 5,584.72 5,275.98 5,334.00Austrian schilling 1 618.27 686.97 649.09 656.12Belgian franc 1 210.90 234.33 221.41 223.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
President Gus Dur refuses to quit
President Gus Dur refuses to quit JAKARTA (JP): Despite increasing calls for his resignation, President Abdurrahman Wahid asserted on Friday that he would not step down and stressed that he will serve his full presidential term until it ends in 2004.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Indonesia's forex curbs a help or a hindrance?
Indonesia's forex curbs a help or a hindrance? SINGAPORE (Reuters): As foreign banks struggle to get to grips with Indonesia's curbs on offshore rupiah trading it is becoming clear the new rules could well backfire and hinder the currency more than help it.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Indonesia's labor problems scare off Japanese investors: Sato
Indonesia's labor problems scare off Japanese investors: SatoBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): A senior Japanese economist and an Indonesian envoy to Japan have warned that it would be difficult for Indonesia to attract new investment from Japan if no solution is found to solve the labor problems in...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Government sticks to plan to tax foreigners' overseas income
Government sticks to plan to tax foreigners' overseas income JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday it would stick to its ruling on taxing expatriates' overseas earnings despite concerns that the policy might impede foreign investment.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Peugeot dealer upbeat on future
Peugeot dealer upbeat on future JAKARTA (JP): PT Multi France Motor (MFM), the authorized dealer of the French automobile Peugeot, expects a fivefold increase in sales this year to 2,500 units from 500 in 2000.MFM managing director Wiwiek D.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270), until Feb. 28. * Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. Merapi
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. MerapiBy Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mbah Maridjan takes a deep drag on his cigarette, the very picture of serenity.As Mount Merapi rumbles ominously, threatening to explode and bury the surrounding area in a blanket of lava and ash, the old man sits calmly...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Patrols have been increased along Malaysia's borders with Indonesia and the Philippines to catch refugees who may try to flee political upheaval in those countries, a newspaper reported on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
UI students sue rector over suspensions
UI students sue rector over suspensions JAKARTA (JP): Six University of Indonesia students who were suspended for staging a rally protesting against additional college fees, filed a lawsuit at the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN) against the University's rector on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup HANOI (Reuters): State oil monopoly Petrovietnam and a unit of Russia's gas giant Gazprom plan to set up a venture soon to tap natural gas off Vietnam's central coast, official media reported on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
East Timorese becoming guests in their own land
East Timorese becoming guests in their own landThe following are excerpts from an interview with sociologist George Junus Aditjondro with The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti, following his one-week visit to East Timor in early January.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
SE Asian cars to fuel growth
SE Asian cars to fuel growth HONG KONG (AFP): South Eastern Asian motor markets are expected to lead global growth over the next five years driven by increased volumes and greater vehicle variety, a leading global bank said Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to prevent further political turmoil, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) suggested that President Abdurrahman Wahid step aside and let Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri take the lead.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A gunfight between disputed security personnel took place on Thursday in two villages, Lateri and Passo in Teluk Ambon Baguala district some 12 kilometers east of Ambon, forcing hundreds of residents to flee the area, an official...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Pertamina under pressure to continue unleaded gasoline
Pertamina under pressure to continue unleaded gasoline JAKARTA (JP): Retailers of unleaded gasoline for two-stroke engines (BB2L) came to the office of state-own oil company Pertamina on Thursday, demanding a cancellation of the company's decision to cease production of the gasoline by January 2002.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Residents complain about pollution
Residents complain about pollution BOGOR (JP): A leather processing plant located on Jl. Raya Tlajung Udik has been accused of disposing of its waste improperly and polluting neighborhood wells, an official has said.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Abdurrahman-House clash can be avoided
Abdurrahman-House clash can be avoided SINGAPORE: Indonesia could be heading towards a constitutional duel, depending on what Parliament chooses to do with an investigation report which found that President Abdurrahman Wahid had acted improperly in two cases of public finance.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Indomaret's existence questioned
Indomaret's existence questioned JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has questioned the existence of "Indomaret" minimarkets due to their inappropriate locations, as they are mostly found in housing complexes.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Majority of House factions endorse investigation result
Majority of House factions endorse investigation result JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives voted to endorse the result of the investigation into the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) and Brunei financial scandals on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
PBB to expel two for going against party line
PBB to expel two for going against party line JAKARTA (JP): The Crescent Star Party (PBB) executive board will dismiss legislators Hartono Mardjono and Abdul Qodir Djaelani from the party's membership over their claim that they are the legitimate chairman and secretary-general of the party,...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
East Timor forms national army from ranks of guerrillas
East Timor forms national army from ranks of guerrillas AILEU, East Timor (AP): After resisting Indonesia's military occupation for 24 years, East Timor's scrappy guerrilla force was transformed on Thursday into the core of a new national army.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Merapi's rumblings a sobering forewarning
Merapi's rumblings a sobering forewarningBy Tarko Sudiarno and Nugroho C.H. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mount Merapi's return to activity in recent weeks is much more than a natural phenomenon for many Javanese.For them, viewing Merapi as part of a trio of sacred kingdoms in Central Java, it is a sobering...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Demonstrators turn out if force outside House
Demonstrators turn out if force outside House JAKARTA (JP): Braving heavy rain, thousands of protesters swarmed the streets around the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday to apply pressure on President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to resign over alleged involvement in two financial scandals.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Indisciplined bus drivers
Indisciplined bus driversFrom Suara KaryaMy observation of traffic in the capital city of Jakarta (DKI) reveals that traffic jams which occur nearly everywhere in DKI are mainly caused by indisciplined public bus drivers.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Daihatsu's new city car set to enter tight market
Daihatsu's new city car set to enter tight market JAKARTA (JP): PT Daihatsu Astra Motor launched on Thursday its new city car, the Young Recreational Vehicle (YRV), with an upbeat annual sales target of 1,000 units amid an estimated sluggish market.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Two would-be haj pilgrims die
Two would-be haj pilgrims die SURABAYA: Two elderly people who were scheduled to go on the haj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, passed away before they were able to make the pilgrimage.Muntiah, 90, died on Tuesday, a day after her scheduled departure, while Hasan Qomar, 69, died of heart failure on his...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Perhutani loses $49m through theft
Perhutani loses $49m through theft JAKARTA (JP): State-owned forestry company Perum Perhutani lost Rp 464.8 billion (US$49 million) worth of trees last year because of widespread theft at its forestry concessions on Java.Perhutani President Abas Ts told reporters on Wednesday that some 2.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Local officials are 'not qualified'
Local officials are 'not qualified' TANGERANG (JP): Most local officials are not qualified because their appointment is affected by conflicting interests, which explains why they give a poor service to the public, an activist said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Bank Indonesia won't follow U.S. Fed rate cut move: Official
Bank Indonesia won't follow U.S. Fed rate cut move: Official JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) will maintain its tight monetary policy despite the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 0.5 percent on Wednesday, central bank deputy governor Miranda Goeltom said here on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Residents wish to stay put despite volcanic hazards
Residents wish to stay put despite volcanic hazards MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The government will not insist that residents living on the slopes of Mount Merapi leave their homes and relocate to another area despite the mountain's frequent volcanic activity.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Clerics should be introspective
Clerics should be introspectiveFrom RepublikaI would like to underline the news contained in Republika of Jan. 24 on Wimar Witoelar's statement made before journalists, saying that President Abdurrahman Wahid was planning to sweep his cabinet of New Order elements, because the current...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Toshiba, Funai form JV in RI
Toshiba, Funai form JV in RI TOKYO (Dow Jones): Toshiba Corp. and Funai Electric Co. said Thursday they will establish in March a joint venture in Indonesia to manufacture color-picture tubes (CPTs) for television sets.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Indocitra Finance to change its core business focus
Indocitra Finance to change its core business focus JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed multi-financing company PT Indocitra Finance said on Thursday it was planning to convert itself into an investment firm due to the gloomy outlook for its present business activities.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Court decides Syahril's graft trial to continue
Court decides Syahril's graft trial to continue JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Thursday to continue the graft trial of Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Syahril Sabirin, citing juridical pertinence.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Fill your night with three floors of fun at The beat
Fill your night with three floors of fun at The beat JAKARTA (JP): This week we've got The beat. It's brand new, it's in Kemang and it bills itself as one-stop entertainment. Does it pass muster, and can we expect The beat to make its mark on the already crowded Kemang scene? Or will it just beat...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
20,000 flee RP volcano
20,000 flee RP volcano MANILA (AFP): About 20,000 people living around Mayon volcano in the eastern Philippines have been evacuated to safer areas amid signs of a looming eruption, state television reported on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Supporters, opponents of Gus Dur rally again
Supporters, opponents of Gus Dur rally again JAKARTA (JP): As most factions of the House of Representatives (DPR) accepted on Thursday the recommendations of the special committee on the Bulog and Brunei scandals, thousands of supporters and opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid took to the...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Hotel vandalism affects tourism
Hotel vandalism affects tourism BATAM, Riau: Acts of vandalism against the Oasis Hotel in Batam last Thursday has affected the tourist business, chairman of the Batam branch of the Association of Indonesian Restaurants and Hotels (PHRI) Urmy Sungkar says.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Lawyers violate code of ethics frequently: Survey
Lawyers violate code of ethics frequently: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Most lawyers believe that code of ethics violations are rampant among them, with bribery topping the list, a recent survey reveals.The survey, conducted by the Jakarta-based Center of Indonesian Legal and Policies Studies (PSHKI) on...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Analysts give mixed reactions on Gus Dur
Analysts give mixed reactions on Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA (JP): Observers were mixed in their reaction to signs that the House of Representatives will pass some type of censure against President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Doubling-up of leaders occurs at two tax offices
Doubling-up of leaders occurs at two tax offices JAKARTA (JP): Legal confusion has resulted in two Jakarta tax offices having double leaders, a councillor said on Thursday.Deputy council's speaker Djafar Badjeber said the minister of finance inaugurated on Jan.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Gus Dur censured over scandals
Gus Dur censured over scandals JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives censured President Abdurrahman Wahid on Thursday for his alleged involvement in two financial scandals and agreed to issue a memorandum, which could be a precursor to an impeachment process against the embattled President.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Fighting sports tight-lipped on Southeast Asian Games target
Fighting sports tight-lipped on Southeast Asian Games target JAKARTA (JP): Several officials from the pugilistic sports were adopting a low profile on their targets for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September, citing the new regional powerhouse Vietnam as their toughest rival.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Malay group plans mass rally
Malay group plans mass rally KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Insisting that it does not want to worsen racial tensions, a Malay Muslim organization on Thursday said it will hold a mass rally to debate progress achieved by Malaysia's largest ethnic group over the past 40 years.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Legislators in T. Priok case
Legislators in T. Priok case JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will summon four legislators as witnesses in connection with the 1984 incident in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, a prosecutor said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Interest and tax on bank deposits
Interest and tax on bank depositsFrom KompasI'm lucky to receive a monthly pension of Rp 320,000 from a fairly large company in Indonesia. When I went into retirement nine years ago, I was given Rp 86 million as separation pay. This was deposited in a bank and is still intact.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Chaos and coups
Chaos and coups The warning from the Indonesian Defense Minister that the armed forces might seize power if the present disturbances continued should act as a wake up call to President Abdurrahman Wahid and the country's elected politicians.