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Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Balinese arts celebrated at group's anniversary
Balinese arts celebrated at group's anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Balinese Saraswati dance festival on Tuesday provided the packed house at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta with a dynamic array of traditional performances that have been given new life with stylistic, musical and choreographic...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Indosat may fail in its bond issue
Indosat may fail in its bond issue JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed state telecommunication company PT Indosat may not be able to meet its target to raise about Rp 1.5 trillion (US$141.50 million) in cash from its recent bond offering, company spokesperson S. Auliana said here on Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Ex-Navy man nabbed over attempted car theft
Ex-Navy man nabbed over attempted car theft JAKARTA (JP): Tebet Police detectives shot and arrested a former Navy officer and his friend in connection with an attempted car theft on Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya in South Jakarta, early Wednesday morning.Tebet Police subprecinct chief Comr.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Figurare at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), until April 24. * Photo Mystic, Art and Light Reflection in Bali, by Paul Spies, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until April 27.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Mexicans nabbed for cocaine
Mexicans nabbed for cocaine DENPASAR, Bali: Two Mexicans were arrested upon their arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport late on Tuesday for having 15.2 kilograms of cocaine in their possession.Viktor Manuela Nabaro, 29 and Clara Elena Umana Caterina, 39, were apprehended after x-ray machines...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Erica's vision spreads to foreign shores
Erica's vision spreads to foreign shoresBy Dion Hallpike JAKARTA (JP): The bright, colorful paintings currently covering the walls of Galeri Nasional Indonesia on Jl. Merdeka Timur are only a third of what Erica Hestu Wahyuni has produced up until now.This dynamic young artist, who turned 30 on Jan.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Indonesia extends lead in Fed Cup
Indonesia extends lead in Fed Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia extended its lead on Wednesday in Pool A of the Federation Cup Asia-Oceania group one qualifying round, beating South Korea 2-1 at the Yang Min Tennis Center in Kao Hsiung, Chinese Taipei.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
A model by default from Lebanon
A model by default from LebanonBy Chibli Mallat BEIRUT, Lebanon (JP): Every other day brings in news of another massacre in Indonesia, the latest being the killings in the province of Aceh. In Lebanon, this sounds all too familiar, as it does in the Balkans, Central Africa, or Ireland, at different...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Antigovernment strike paralyzes Bangladesh
Antigovernment strike paralyzes Bangladesh DHAKA (AP): Business leaders urged the country's politicians to talk to each other on Wednesday as a general strike meant to force the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina crippled Bangladesh cities and towns for the third consecutive day.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 9:30 Documentary 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 6:00 Village News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 News 7:30 Music 9:30 Music 10:00 Variety Show...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Telkom responds
Telkom responds In response to the letter from Mr. Aziz Subiarto, Telkom and cable installation fraud, which was published in The Jakarta Post on April 2, 2001, we would like to thank him for his important feedback.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Power sharing must top agenda: Akbar
Power sharing must top agenda: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): With confusion riding high on the feasibility of proposed talks between members of the country's political elite, House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung suggested on Tuesday that a power-sharing scheme top the meeting's agenda.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Indonesia could lose LNG contracts if Exxon still closed by July
Indonesia could lose LNG contracts if Exxon still closed by July JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia could lose its liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts with Japan and South Korea if U.S.-based ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Sutiyoso asked to review chiefs of Pasar Jaya
Sutiyoso asked to review chiefs of Pasar Jaya JAKARTA (JP): City Council Commission B for economic affairs asked Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday to review executives of city- owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya amid reports that councillors had asked for their "quota of space" at the rebuilt Glodok...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
SSI, Sigma jointly develop e-marketplace for electronics
SSI, Sigma jointly develop e-marketplace for electronics JAKARTA (JP) : PT Surya Semesta Internusa (SSI), a property company in cooperation with information and technology company Sigma Group will launch in July an e-marketplace especially designed for electronics products.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Pertamina eyes 30% stake in Tuban petrochemical plant
Pertamina eyes 30% stake in Tuban petrochemical plant JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina revealed on Tuesday that it planned to buy a 30 percent stake in PT Trans Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI), which is developing a petrochemical center in Tuban, East Java.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
President to issue decree to restore order in Aceh
President to issue decree to restore order in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. said on Tuesday President Abdurrahman Wahid would issue a presidential instruction to restore law and order in Aceh.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Ojek driver stabbed to death
Ojek driver stabbed to death BOGOR (JP): An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was found dead with severe stab wounds on Jl. Raya Narogong in Tlajung Udik village here on Tuesday morning.Bogor Police identified the victim as Arifin Siregar, 16, a resident of Pedati alley in the village.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Man nabbed for coin theft
Man nabbed for coin theft BOGOR (JP): A security guard apprehended on Monday a man for allegedly stealing money from a telephone box at the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) General Hospital.Bogor Police seized Rp 52,000 in coins from the suspect, identified as 19-year old Danang Prasetyo from Mekarsari...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Anti-Japanese sentiment sweeps through S. Korea
Anti-Japanese sentiment sweeps through S. Korea SEOUL (Agencies): Anti-Japanese sentiment swept South Korea on Tuesday after the government withdraw its ambassador to Tokyo amid a mounting dispute over controversial history textbooks.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Japanese book dispute could cloud emperor's W. Cup visit
Japanese book dispute could cloud emperor's W. Cup visit SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's influential soccer chief has called for a political dispute with Tokyo over history textbooks to be ended to enable a historic visit by Japan's emperor for the World Cup next year.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Shangri-La union executives resign after uncertain wait
Shangri-La union executives resign after uncertain wait JAKARTA (JP): Several executives of Shangri-La Independent Worker Union (SPMS) said on Tuesday that they decided to resign from the hotel, after striking for three months, as they were tired of waiting for uncertain settlement results.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
President's supporters may face stern measures
President's supporters may face stern measures JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said security officers were ready to deal with all kind of anarchic activities in the country and would not hesitate to take stern measures against any parties involved.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
RI keeps Fed Cup winning streak
RI keeps Fed Cup winning streak JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia clinched another 3-0 victory over New Zealand on Tuesday in the Fed Cup Asia Oceania Group One qualifying round at the Yang Min Tennis Center in Kao Hsiung, Chinese Taipei.Romana Tedjakusuma, Indonesia's No.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Ansor member quizzed over shoot-out
Ansor member quizzed over shoot-out JAKARTA (JP): The suspended deputy treasurer of the Ansor Muslim Youth Movement, Aris Junaidi, was quizzed on Tuesday at a Jakarta military police (Pomdam) office in connection with the April 1 fatal shoot-out outside the Muslim organization's headquarters in...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Altered medical treatment
Altered medical treatment Recently Bapak S, one of my relatives, went to see Dr. SS, a urologist in Bandung, for abdominal pain. After he had been checked by USG etc., Dr. SS said that the former would be treated by laser to remove kidney stones, and so the patient should be hospitalized for about...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Army begins campaign to save the nation
Army begins campaign to save the nation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Army launched on Tuesday a major public awareness campaign with a moral appeal to the people to save the nation, which it claims is on the brink of disintegration.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Students admit to being used by political elite
Students admit to being used by political elite JAKARTA (JP): Antigovernment student groups admitted on Tuesday to have been manipulated by the political elite at the legislature to topple President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, but said they would remain critical of the government.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Indonesia now a nation on autopilot
Indonesia now a nation on autopilot There is one last opportunity as the crisis hits rock bottom, writes analyst Jusuf Wanandi of the Jakarta-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is now on autopilot, with nobody really in charge.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
RI forex reserves increase
RI forex reserves increase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose US$88.7 million to $28.76 billion as of April 6 from $28.67 billion on March 30, according to Bank Indonesia.The central bank said in its latest weekly report on Tuesday the rise was due to revenue from oil and...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Amien will make a good leader
Amien will make a good leader I refer to the letter by Mrs. Hilde May that was published in The Jakarta Post on April 10, 2001 titled Amien a real disappointment.Bapak Amien, as a member of the public, votes a new leader into power in an election.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Rupiah rate April 10
Rupiah rate April 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,280.00 11,280.00 10,726.00 10,834.00Australian dollar 1 5,068.04 5,566.68 5,287.92 5,346.58Austrian schilling 1 668.93 734.33 697.95 705.30Belgian franc 1 228.18 250.49 238.08 240.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Handle Indonesia with care
Handle Indonesia with careBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): By any standard, Indonesia is an improbable country. It is a wonder how it has been able to withstand for so long the polarizing forces that have always accompanied its existence.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
2,000 cubic meters garbage a day uncollected: Official
2,000 cubic meters garbage a day uncollected: Official JAKARTA (JP): About 2,000 cubic meters of a total 25,000 cubic meters of the city's household garbage can not be transported to the city's garbage dump in Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, due to lack of garbage trucks, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Wife, daughter found murdered in their home
Wife, daughter found murdered in their home JAKARTA (JP): A mother and her daughter were murdered inside their home at the Wisma Jaya housing complex in Pondok Aren, East Bekasi, on Monday evening, police and hospital officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
APP to form debt committee
APP to form debt committee JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): Asia Pulp & Paper Co said its creditors have agreed to the establishment of informal committees as part of the process of drafting of a debt restructuring plan.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
FIFA warns PSSI over use of firecrackers
FIFA warns PSSI over use of firecrackers JAKARTA (JP): The international soccer body (FIFA) warned the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) about the unruly behavior of local sports fans when Indonesia hosted the 2002 World Cup Asia zone Group Nine qualifying match at Bung Karno stadium in the...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
ASEAN ministers to meet
ASEAN ministers to meet BANGKOK (Reuters): Economic ministers of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet in a northern Cambodian town of Siem Reap from May 3 to 5, the Thai commerce ministry said Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
BP expects LNG project to begin 2nd quarter 2002
BP expects LNG project to begin 2nd quarter 2002 JAKARTA (JP): British-American oil and gas company Beyond Petroleum (BP), formerly British Petroleum, expects the construction of the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Irian Jaya to start in the second quarter of next year, a company...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Prijadi sees no big problems affecting IMF review
Prijadi sees no big problems affecting IMF review JAKARTA (JP): The government could not see any major problems affecting talks with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission scheduled to start on Wednesday, Minister of Finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Class action against Pertamina to go on
Class action against Pertamina to go on JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to continue the trial of a class action lawsuit filed against the state-owned Pertamina oil and gas company, demanding the company annul its "arbitrary" decision to increase the price of...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Telkom, Miller to jointly organize IT exhibition
Telkom, Miller to jointly organize IT exhibition JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) and International trade expo organizer Miller Freeman-CMP will jointly organize an international conference and exhibition on information technology in Jakarta later this year.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Travel ban on Soeharto extended
Travel ban on Soeharto extended JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office has extended the travel ban against former president Soeharto for another year in order to facilitate the legal proceedings against him, as he faces trial on corruption charges.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
New steps planned to boost tax payment
New steps planned to boost tax payment JAKARTA (JP): Credit card holders with a billing ceiling of more than Rp 10 million (US$952) will be required to have a tax identification number (NPWP) and to file annual income tax returns, Director General of Taxes Hadi Purnomo said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 10, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 0 81,000 Adindo Foresta 95 5 74,500 AGIS 180 0 1,058,500 Alakasa 110 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,250...
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Chronic asthma is a treatable condition
Chronic asthma is a treatable conditionBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): As the world develops, the incidence of noninfectious diseases such as asthma has risen. While asthma is the most common chronic illness of childhood, it can occur at any age.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:FilmThe British Film Festival 2001, at Mitra 21 Theater: 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 8:15 p.m., April 28, 2 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:15, April 29. Further information is available at (031) 568-9958, http://www.britishcouncil.or.id/arts/bff_schedule.htm.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Police arrest suspects in PT Kadera attack
Police arrest suspects in PT Kadera attack JAKARTA (JP): City Police have named two suspects in connection with their alleged involvement in a recent attack on striking workers of car upholstery producer PT Kadera AR Indonesia (KAI).Outgoing City Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Three students arrested, two injured
Three students arrested, two injured BANDUNG: Three students from Bandung's Pendidikan Indonesia University (UPI) were taken into police custody and two other students from Parahyangan University were injured during a brawl over a volley ball match, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Apr 2001
Quick recap of events of 2001
Quick recap of events of 2001From PanjiThe hustle and bustle of politics has become a daily cause for concern these days. The political tone for 2001 has been set, and it's not very pleasing to the ears.