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Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Intel PC camera helps us see things through the Net
Intel PC camera helps us see things through the NetBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): During the New Order era, each time you heard the word "Intel", for the country's intelligence agency, you immediately had a sinking feeling.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Obituary
Obituary Mashuri Saleh, a former minister of information and minister of education and culture, died at his house on Jl. Monumen 45 in Surakarta, Central Java, on Sunday evening. He was 75 years old.According to his family, Mashuri was suffering from a number of ailments, including cancer, and had...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Hoodlums occupy many of city's public places
Hoodlums occupy many of city's public places JAKARTA (JP): Hoodlums, locally known as preman, have established themselves in every corner of the capital, "guarding" almost every public place, including bus terminals, traditional markets, shopping centers and even road junctions.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Airport tax to be increased
Airport tax to be increased TANGERANG (JP): Soekarno-Hatta airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II will increase airport tax imposed on people flying overseas in a bid to fulfill the Tangerang mayoralty's demand for a share of the revenue.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Bayer's SE Asian sales up 33%
Bayer's SE Asian sales up 33% SINGAPORE (AP): German company Bayer announced on Friday that its sales in Southeast Asia in 2000 jumped by 33 percent from a year earlier to 750 million euro (US$660 million).
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
BP Solar to power RP villages
BP Solar to power RP villages NEW YORK (Reuters): Oil major BP Amoco said on Friday it has launched the world's biggest solar power project to bring electricity to 150 isolated villages in the Philippines.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
President's health issue 'a ploy' by enemies
President's health issue 'a ploy' by enemies JAKARTA (JP): Claims that President Abdurrahman Wahid was medically unfit for office was just a political ploy by the President's enemies, an aide said on Saturday.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Ginandjar to enter detention house
Ginandjar to enter detention house JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office on Saturday issued an arrest warrant for former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita to prevent him from escaping the probe into a US$24.8 million corruption scandal.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Japan grant for Sabang port
Japan grant for Sabang port JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government has pledged Rp 30 billion (about US$3 million) in grant aid for the development of the Sabang free port on Weh island, Aceh.Antara reported on Saturday that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) would disburse the fund in...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (Phone: 3812346, 3868172), until April 7. * Painting 18 Estetika Realis, by 18 painters, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Thai PM too busy for his own corruption trial
Thai PM too busy for his own corruption trialBy Peter Janssen BANGKOK (DPA): Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to skip the opening of what is likely to be a lengthy trial against him at the Constitutional Court which could result in his ban from public office for five years.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
ASEAN finance chiefs meet over currency swap
ASEAN finance chiefs meet over currency swap KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asian finance ministers will meet in the Malaysian capital this week as regional currencies undergo another beating amid expectations of a global slowdown.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Water supply temporarily halted
Water supply temporarily halted JAKARTA (JP): Water supplies in the eastern part of the capital will be temporarily halted or reduced throughout most of the coming week due to repair and maintenance work on the primary pipeline network, tap water company PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) announced on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Venus beats Capriati for 3rd Ericsson crown
Venus beats Capriati for 3rd Ericsson crown MIAMI, Florida (Reuters): Venus Williams saved eight match points to capture her first title of the year with a 4-6, 6-1, 7- 6 victory over Jennifer Capriati on Saturday at the Ericsson Open.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Megawati silent on 'compromise'
Megawati silent on 'compromise' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) remained aloof on the likelihood of a new power sharing deal, despite speculation that they would be the main benefactors of a revamped executive.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Analysts see political pressures easing on local stock market
Analysts see political pressures easing on local stock market JAKARTA (JP): Political pressure against the local stock market may ease next week as legislators go into recess, with trading likely to remain flat on few incentives, analysts said.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
RP's Moro separatists declare cease-fire
RP's Moro separatists declare cease-fire MANILA (Agencies): The Philippines' biggest rebel group ordered its forces on Sunday to halt all attacks against government troops ahead of the resumption of stalled peace talks with Manila.The rebel cease-fire is to take effect at 1 a.m.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Transaction rejected
Transaction rejectedFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI had a bad experience when shopping at the so-called highly prestigious Carrefour hypermarket in Jl Hayam Wuruk, Central Jakarta.On March 5, 2001, I bought some goods and paid for them with my BCA card.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
After Napster, Dataplay discs a security measure
After Napster, Dataplay discs a security measure NEW YORK (Reuters): If you buy a new album from Elton John later this year, it may be on a matchbook-sized disc so spacious that it contains not only Sir Elton's latest work, but five or six albums from his past as well.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
C. Kalimantan violence claims five more lives
C. Kalimantan violence claims five more lives JAKARTA (JP): Communal violence in Central Kalimantan which has left at least 500 dead since it first erupted six weeks ago has claimed another five lives, police said on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Cecep gets MI Norm
Cecep gets MI Norm JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian chess player National Master (MN) Cecep Kosasih grabbed his International Master (MI) Norm by collecting an additional two Match Points (MPs) at the Wotulo Memorial International Grand Master Chess Tournament on Saturday.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Roma beats Verona 3-1, Juventus held to draw
Roma beats Verona 3-1, Juventus held to draw ROME (Reuters): AS Roma came from behind to beat Verona 3-1 on Sunday while Roberto Baggio scored a late equaliser against his old club to give Brescia a dramatic 1-1 draw at Juventus.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Thousands protest against IMF in Turkey
Thousands protest against IMF in Turkey ANKARA (Reuters): Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities across Turkey on Saturday to protest against IMF-backed economic reforms.Shouting "IMF go home," they gathered mainly in downtown Ankara and in Istanbul while a heavy police presence...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
'Koran Tempo' daily hits the streets
'Koran Tempo' daily hits the streets JAKARTA (JP): PT Tempo Inti Media, publisher of Tempo magazine, launched a morning daily newspaper, Koran Tempo (Tempo Newspaper), on Sunday, which also marked the 30th anniversary of the weekly publication.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
'Djuanda model' may be suitable for today's Indonesia: Legge
'Djuanda model' may be suitable for today's Indonesia: Legge The endless political tumult has placed Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri in the spotlight and with it a resurging interest in her father, Sukarno, the late first president of Indonesia.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Court drops suit against Lippo Shop
Court drops suit against Lippo Shop TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang District Court has turned down a lawsuit filed by a customer against Lippo Shop's internet-based shopping website over alleged deception.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Mountain hiker's body evacuated
Mountain hiker's body evacuated BOGOR, West Java (JP): A joint search team evacuated on Sunday the body of 17-year-old Iman, one of the mountain hikers who went missing after an expedition on March 16.Iman's body was found on the slopes of 2,050 meter high Mount Salak, alongside Ciapus River in...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
'Conditionalities' choke RI's recovery
'Conditionalities' choke RI's recoveryBy Sidhesh Kaul This is the first of two articles on the relationship between international institutions and Indonesian government. JAKARTA (JP): Brazil, Peru, India, Somalia, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Bolivia, Russia, Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina and, of...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Central bank law issue to be reviewed
Central bank law issue to be reviewed JAKARTA (JP): A joint panel of international and local experts will start reviewing this week the controversial government- proposed amendment of the central bank law, which seems to be the only remaining major stumbling block to an agreement between the...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
IBRA invites more investors to bid for toll road project
IBRA invites more investors to bid for toll road project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will invite more investors to bid for the US$380 million Jakarta Outer Ring Road toll project despite the recent appointment of Malaysian consortium DRB-Hicom as the preferred...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Male corpse found with letter
Male corpse found with letter JAKARTA (JP): The corpse of a young man was found lying in the sewage-filled gutters of Jl. H. Banan in Pondok Pinang, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, early Sunday morning.The man, in his 20s, allegedly died of deep gashes in his head and neck, Kebayoran Lama police...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Telkom and cable installation fraud
Telkom and cable installation fraudFrom KompasOn Jan. 25, 2001, I contacted Telkom number 147 to register for a new telephone line and was given Registration No. 89821. Two weeks later, Feb. 8, 2001, I contacted 147 again to inquire about this registration and was told that I had to wait because of...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Ramos-Horta to succeed Gusmao
Ramos-Horta to succeed Gusmao LISBON (AFP): Nobel laureate and East Timorese Foreign Minister Jose Ramos-Horta has been nominated to succeed Xanana Gusmao as leader of the country's embryonic parliament, a UN official was reported as saying.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Fuel prices for industry raised by an average of 108%
Fuel prices for industry raised by an average of 108% JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina raised fuel prices for industrial users by an average of 108 percent as of April 1 in a bid to cut down government spending on fuel subsidies.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Digging a little deeper to find Jakarta's 'underground' music
Digging a little deeper to find Jakarta's 'underground' musicBy Allen Thayer JAKARTA (JP): It's comforting to know that in any given corner of the world, including Jakarta, the gospel of rock n' roll is being preached to eager and devout masses.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Flying van kills man
Flying van kills man JAKARTA (JP): A traffic attendant was crushed to death by a Toyota Kijang van as the vehicle was sent spinning by a passing electric train in Pejaten Timur subdistrict, South Jakarta on Saturday.South Jakarta Police deputy chief of detectives First. Insp.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Djarum certified to ISO 9001
Djarum certified to ISO 9001 KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Local cigarette maker PT Djarum received on Saturday a certificate of compliance with the ISO 9001 quality system from Moody International Certification Indonesia.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
One shot dead, 3 injured in grocery store shootout
One shot dead, 3 injured in grocery store shootout JAKARTA (JP): In a dramatic shootout, four men were shot, one to death, both inside and outside a minimarket located in the building of the Ansor Youth Movement (GP Ansor) on Jl. Kramat Raya in Central Jakarta on Sunday evening.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Toto Duko paints the colors of Java
Toto Duko paints the colors of Java JAKARTA (JP): In deep-toned primary colors, the festive figures of artist Toto Duko are full of life and bright with energy.The paintings are round and female, smooth, languid. Human forms are juxtaposed with squarely instrumental, ornamental objects.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Smallest person displayed in Batam
Smallest person displayed in Batam BATAM, Riau: Hundreds of residents of Batam flocked to the My Market Center on Sunday to witness what organizers are touting as the smallest living person in the world.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Indonesia to support reelection of Kofi Annan
Indonesia to support reelection of Kofi Annan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian officials on Sunday gave a strong signal that it would support the re-election of Kofi Annan as United Nations (UN) Secretary General, despite having yet to extend an official endorsement.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Fire guts hall in Ancol park
Fire guts hall in Ancol park JAKARTA (JP): A fire destroyed the stage and gutted the interiors of the Rama Shinta performance hall in the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol amusement park in North Jakarta on Sunday morning.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
PT Kadera workers vow to continue their strike
PT Kadera workers vow to continue their strike JAKARTA (JP): Workers of car upholstery producer PT Kadera AR Indonesia in the Pulogadung industrial estate in East Jakarta said on Saturday they would continue their strike until the company's management met their demands.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Taiwan marred by fraud allegations
Taiwan marred by fraud allegations TAIPEI (AP): President Chen Shui-bian's party held a primary on Sunday to select candidates for year-end national and local elections, the first since it became the ruling party last year.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
KL offers India, China railway projects
KL offers India, China railway projects KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia has offered India and China lucrative contracts for its domestic railway projects on condition that they buy Malaysian palm oil products, a news report said Saturday.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Flat TV's multimedia ability
Flat TV's multimedia ability We have been watching movies on VCDs with our TV sets or PCs. Now we can even use a flat TV as a screen for our PC. We call it "multimedia flat TV". The flat TV's digital technology and compatibility with other digital devices helps make this possible.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Yangon frees 14 jailed democracy activists
Yangon frees 14 jailed democracy activists YANGON (AFP): Myanmar's ruling junta has released 14 members of the opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) who had been detained since last year, an NLD source said on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
New method of deception
New method of deception Under the current unstable situation, besides rioters and provocateurs, there are also many who intend to deceive others. Among the many methods of deception, the one most frequently used these days is "deceiving by asking people to transfer a sum of money to get a prize as...
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Japan's LDP in deadlock over choice for next PM
Japan's LDP in deadlock over choice for next PM TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was locked in a power struggle on Sunday over whom to back as the next prime minister after a top official backed a crafty veteran but other powerbrokers kept their counsel.
Mon, 02 Apr 2001
Corruption and unemployment
Corruption and unemployment One sometimes wonders if the squabbling members of the House of Representatives (DPR) never read newspapers and take action where it is really needed. In the March 31 edition of The Jakarta Post, a representative of the Indonesian Textile Association (API) clearly points...