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RI, Malaysia to prop up palm oil prices

RI, Malaysia to prop up palm oil prices JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to join forces in marketing their palm oils amid the continued fall in the prices of the palmoil oil products in the international market.

Cows, goats must be registered to prevent spread of anthrax

Cows, goats must be registered to prevent spread of anthrax TANGERANG (JP): In an effort to prevent the spread of anthrax, the Tangerang Agriculture and Husbandry office will oblige cattle traders to register their cows and goats on sale for the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice with the office,...

Tension remains in violence-hit Sampit

Tension remains in violence-hit Sampit JAKARTA (JP): Clashes continued in Sampit, East Kotawaringin regency, Central Kalimantan, on Friday, with the death toll from the ethnic violence rising to over 100.

Two Red Ax members shot dead

Two Red Ax members shot dead JAKARTA (JP): The leader of the notorious Red Ax gang and one of its members were shot dead in their rented house on Jl. Pedongkelan, North Jakarta, on Thursday morning.Police shot the men, identified as Haryanto Wagiman alias The Captain, 25, and Ade Subakti, 31, for...

New water rates effective from March 1: Sutiyoso

New water rates effective from March 1: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday the new tap water rates could be put into effect on March 1, following an initial approval from the City Council.

Tata group targets stake in Air India

Tata group targets stake in Air India NEW DELHI (AFP): India's Tata group has pulled out of the race for a stake in domestic state-run carrier Indian Airlines, but has submitted a bid for international airline Air India."We have not put in the bid for Indian Airlines.

Antidumping body to finish probe on flour imports in March

Antidumping body to finish probe on flour imports in March JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Antidumping Committee (KADI) is set to wrap up its one-year investigation into charges of dumping by wheat and flour producers from Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia, the government said on Friday.

Chopper remains, bodies located

Chopper remains, bodies located BANDUNG: The bodies of all three people aboard an N-Bell 412 helicopter which crashed in the Gedongan area of Mount Burangrang have been evacuated and buried at their respective hometowns.

Teach the press a lesson, Gus Dur

Teach the press a lesson, Gus Dur I am not from East Java, nor a member of Nahdlatul Ulama, but no less than anyone else, including the kyai and santri, I uphold the legitimacy of Abdurrahman Wahid as president of this republic.

Sampang returns to normal

Sampang returns to normal SAMPANG, East Java: Various activities in Sampang, Madura Island, slowly began to resume on Friday after most activities were suspended for the past week due to heightened tension in a dispute over the election of the local regent.

Rupiah Rates Feb.23

Rupiah Rates Feb.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,143.00 10,143.00 9,595.00 9,691.00Australian dollar 1 4,778.13 5,305.80 5,014.35 5,069.36Austrian schilling 1 600.66 666.87 630.36 637.16Belgian franc 1 204.89 227.48 215.02 217.

RI delays opening ties with Israel

RI delays opening ties with IsraelBy Budiman Moerdijat ABU DHABI (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid vowed here on Friday that Jakarta would not open trade ties with Israel until the Jewish state reached a final peace settlement with the Palestinians.

WB warns of new crisis scenario

WB warns of new crisis scenario JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank said on Friday Indonesia would likely "muddle through" and maintain macroeconomic stability, but warned there was also the significant possibility of a crisis.

Technical covering boosts Malaysia palm oil futures

Technical covering boosts Malaysia palm oil futures KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded from early lows and closed mostly higher on Friday on prospects of lower production this month and news of cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia to lift the depressed world prices.

VP's office damaged in fire

VP's office damaged in fire MANILA (AP): Fire caused 50 million pesos (US$1 million) in damage to the Philippine International Convention Center, a five- story concrete building housing the office of Vice President Teofisto Guingona, fire officials said on Friday.

Semen Gresik to issue Rp 1.2 trillion in bonds

Semen Gresik to issue Rp 1.2 trillion in bonds JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state cement producer PT Semen Gresik said it would issue up to Rp 1.2 trillion (about US$125 million) in domestic bonds in the first semester of this year to raise funds to repay its debts.

Wanted: Neutral local political observers

Wanted: Neutral local political observersBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Pity the journalists whose commitment to objective reporting compels them to not only "cover both sides" at all costs, but to also seek the comments of "neutral" political observers to help the public make sense of the...

Bogus general nabbed for attempted fraud

Bogus general nabbed for attempted fraud JAKARTA (JP): A man claiming to be Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attempting to deceive mining company PT Freeport Indonesia out of Rp 100 million (US$10,416).

Rupiah Rates Feb. 22

Rupiah Rates Feb. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,136.00 10,136.00 9,588.00 9,684.00Australian dollar 1 4,790.00 5,319.37 5,026.99 5,082.16Austrian schilling 1 602.06 668.33 631.85 638.52Belgian franc 1 205.37 227.97 215.53 217.

Banten developers aid victims

Banten developers aid victims JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Banten Real Estate Developers donated on Thursday Rp 110 million worth of building materials to the victims of floods in Banten province.Ichsan Soelistio, chairman of the association, who presented the aid through Banten governor H.

PWI and press ethics

PWI and press ethicsFrom Media IndonesiaThe Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) celebrated their 55th anniversary on Feb. 9, 2001. In my opinion, PWI has increasingly been strong and professional in terms of the history of journalists' organizations and the world of journalism that is growing...

President Abdurrahman embarks on overseas trip

President Abdurrahman embarks on overseas trip JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid began his overseas trip on Thursday with confidence that everything would be alright during his two-week journey abroad.

Trial of former Bulog chief to continue

Trial of former Bulog chief to continue JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court decided on Thursday to proceed with the trial of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang, a defendant in a corruption case which prosecutors allege inflicted Rp 95.

Govt told to inform public where to buy anthrax-free beef

Govt told to inform public where to buy anthrax-free beef JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to ease public anxiety following an outbreak of anthrax in Bogor, the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) demanded on Thursday that the government take decisive measures in a display of accountability.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service's (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 28. * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No.

Finance Minister agrees to dissolve PT BPIS

Finance Minister agrees to dissolve PT BPIS JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo agreed with calls from legislators to dissolve the once powerful but controversial state-owned holding company PT Bahana Prakarya Industri Strategis (BPIS).

Govt warned not to cancel Semen Padang's spin-off

Govt warned not to cancel Semen Padang's spin-off JAKARTA (JP): State cement producer PT Semen Padang has urged the government to go ahead with plans to spin off the Semen Padang unit from the Semen Gresik holding company, in fear that a reversal might trigger strong reactions from people in West...

Indonesia may import 1m tons of rice in 2001

Indonesia may import 1m tons of rice in 2001 JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia, traditionally one of the world's biggest rice buyers, is expected to slash rice imports this year because of a good domestic crop and abundant stocks, traders said on Thursday.

Eighty boxers invited to Golden Glove c'ship

Eighty boxers invited to Golden Glove c'ship JAKARTA (JP): After being delayed for two weeks, the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will stage the 21st Golden Glove boxing championships in April.

Rizal makes little progress in lobbying IMF

Rizal makes little progress in lobbying IMF JAKARTA (JP): High-level talks between the government and the International Monetary Fund in Washington on Wednesday failed to produce enough progress to break the deadlock that has frozen crucial IMF lending to Indonesia.

IBRA plea against Tirtamas rejected

IBRA plea against Tirtamas rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to declare giant trading company PT Tirtamas Comexindo bankrupt, on the grounds that IBRA had no locus standi (legal standing) in the case.

duniaOTO sets new feature

duniaOTO sets new feature JAKARTA (JP): Online automobile portal duniaOTO.com is giving its website a new look and new features as of Friday in line with its commitment to provide a comprehensive service to car lovers.

Asia to remain attractive to FDI: EIU report

Asia to remain attractive to FDI: EIU report HONG KONG (AFP): Asia will see soaring foreign direct investment (FDI) flows over the next five years, with China maintaining its position as the region's star attraction, a report said Thursday.

Nike promises to remedy problems

Nike promises to remedy problems PORTLAND, Oregon (AP): Workers at nine of Nike's contract factories in Indonesia have witnessed verbal and physical abuse by supervisors against co-workers, and female employees being coerced into sex, according to a report released by a nonprofit watchdog group.

North Maluku refugees repatriated

North Maluku refugees repatriated JAILOLO, North Halmahera (JP): North Maluku civil emergency authorities began on Thursday the repatriation of some 2,600 refugees residing for over a year in Akediri military camp back to their respective villages in the province.

Child refugees' photos on display

Child refugees' photos on display JAKARTA (JP): Taman Anggrek Mall in cooperation with The British Council will display a photo exhibition in the shopping complex's atrium from March 8 through March 26 with the theme Children's World in the Future.

The Sampit violence

The Sampit violence As the latest wave of violence and killings was spreading across parts of Kalimantan on Thursday, reports of scenes grizzlier than can be imagined by any civilized person have begun to come trickling into Jakarta through the news media.

PSM Makassar thrashes Persijap Jepara 3-1

PSM Makassar thrashes Persijap Jepara 3-1 JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion PSM Makassar of South Sulawesi defeated host Persijap Jepara 3-1 in the eastern division qualifying round for the Bank Mandiri soccer league at Kamal Junaidi stadium in Jepara, Central Java, on Thursday.

Yunus set to clear Balibo incident

Yunus set to clear Balibo incident JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of information Lt. Gen. (ret) Yunus Yosfiah said on Thursday he was willing to go to Australia to clear himself of allegations that he was involved in the murder of five foreign journalists in Balibo, East Timor, 26 years ago.

Bali Nirwana Asia's best course

Bali Nirwana Asia's best course JAKARTA (JP): Bali Nirwana Golf Resort in Bali was named as Asia's best golf course outclassing other golf courses in China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

3 Algerians arrested for burglary

3 Algerians arrested for burglary DENPASAR, Bali: Police arrested three Algerian men in Kuta, some 15 kilometers east of here, after they were caught red- handed breaking into a safety deposit box in the Berlian Inn in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Aptech launches IT school

Aptech launches IT school JAKARTA (JP): Aptech Ltd, a leading information technology (IT) education institute from India, launched its first training center in Indonesia on Thursday in cooperation with PT Mitra Murni Sejahtera.Aptech Ltd vice president K.

BPK: Irregularities in state finances exceed Rp 11.8t

BPK: Irregularities in state finances exceed Rp 11.8t JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency disclosed on Thursday that it found 1,760 instances of financial irregularities involving a total sum of more than Rp 11.8 trillion (US$1.

Railway company's survey

Railway company's surveyFrom Warta KotaOn Feb. 14, 2001 the railway company (KAI) conducted a survey of train passengers in the Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi area. It was said that the survey was aimed at enhancing the company's services to the public.

Microsoft sues five PC dealers for piracy

Microsoft sues five PC dealers for piracy JAKARTA (JP): Microsoft Corp. has filed separate lawsuits against five computer dealers in Jakarta, as the giant software company clamps down on the rampant piracy of its products in Indonesia.

Bangkok OKs Myanmar peace offer

Bangkok OKs Myanmar peace offer BANGKOK (Agencies): Thailand said on Thursday it welcomed an olive branch from Myanmar's military government, which said this week it hoped a recent dispute over bloody border clashes could be solved peacefully.

Birju Maharaj a force to be reckoned with

Birju Maharaj a force to be reckoned withBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): When Birju Maharaj dances in Jakarta he will not only entertain, but his performance will provide a glimpse into a civilization of a bygone era.For India's Birju Maharaj is not just a leading exponent of the Kathak dance.

Soeharto must stand trial when he is fit, Lopa says

Soeharto must stand trial when he is fit, Lopa says JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto, who is scheduled to undergo a medical examination before Monday, must be sent to court if he is declared fit for trial, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Baharuddin Lopa said on Thursday.

Food on the menu for Utan Kayu Film Festival

Food on the menu for Utan Kayu Film Festival JAKARTA (JP): It's food, glorious food, explored on dining tables and in kitchens around the world, from Japan (Tampopo) to Denmark (Babette's Feast), during the Films on Food Festival at Teater Utan Kayu.

Paprika Wine Lounge and Restaurant is red hot

Paprika Wine Lounge and Restaurant is red hot JAKARTA (JP): Word has spread through the city of a new restaurant and bar, or wine lounge if you will. According to the talk, the place is hip, stylish and attracts the in-crowd of chic, good-looking and well-to-do Jakarta residents.