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Fri, 18 May 2001
Well tax to increase 500 percent
Well tax to increase 500 percent JAKARTA (JP): While the controversy about the increase in vehicle registration fees still rages, the city administration revealed on Thursday a plan to increase artesian well tax by 500 percent.Head of the City Mining Agency M.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Favorite 'Soto Gebraak' boasts a broth with a big bang
Favorite 'Soto Gebraak' boasts a broth with a big bang JAKARTA (JP): Soto is most often translated in English as chicken soup, which really does not do justice to this popular, delicious, satisfying dish. For it's much more than a simple broth for when you are feeling under the weather.
Fri, 18 May 2001
U-15 player falsifies age
U-15 player falsifies age JAKARTA (JP): A Jakartan soccer player has allegedly falsified his age in order to compete in the Bogasari Under-15 soccer league despite having twice passed administration procedures and medical screenings in Bandung and Jakarta.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Well tax to increase by 500%
Well tax to increase by 500% JAKARTA (JP): While the controversy about the increase in vehicle registration fees still rages, the city administration revealed on Thursday a plan to increase artesian well tax by 500 percent.Head of the City Mining Agency M.
Fri, 18 May 2001
House sidelines government on Papua autonomy
House sidelines government on Papua autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Disregarding its internal rules, the House of Representatives has decided to deliberate the draft law on special autonomy for Irian Jaya proposed by the provincial legislature.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Business sentiment index turns to pessimistic
Business sentiment index turns to pessimistic JAKARTA (JP): The Business Sentiment Index (BSI) continued on a downward trend over growing fears that political mayhem might further affect business progress, according to a survey by Danareksa Research Institute.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Dismiss those involved in KKN
Dismiss those involved in KKNFrom Sinar PagiBefore the dawn of the reform era, people opposing the government would be beaten, shot and incarcerated by the powers- that-be, such as AM Fatwa of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Sri Bintang Pamungkas of the Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI)...
Fri, 18 May 2001
Politicians hail Mahathir's move
Politicians hail Mahathir's move KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Politicians from Malaysia's ruling coalition hailed on Thursday the decision by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to appoint an ethnic Chinese special assistant to get closer to the community.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Court accepts Danamon bankruptcy case
Court accepts Danamon bankruptcy case JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Commercial Court on Thursday decided to proceed with a bankruptcy petition filed by Bank IFI against publicly listed Bank Danamon, despite the objection from the central bank, Bank Indonesia.
Fri, 18 May 2001
House developers face bankruptcy
House developers face bankruptcy MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Around 90 percent of house developers in South Sulawesi, who depend on housing credit from state-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), could go broke if the government goes ahead with plans to suspend subsidies to the banks in question.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Surya sells stake to pay debts
Surya sells stake to pay debts JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Surya Semesta Internusa announced on Thursday the sale of its entire stake in PT Giri Lingga Abadi for Rp 28 billion (US$2.5 million) to help repay subsidiaries' debts.
Fri, 18 May 2001
IBRA has yet to obtain Eka's guarantee
IBRA has yet to obtain Eka's guarantee JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has so far failed to obtain the personal guarantee of business tycoon Eka Tjipta Widjaja in return for the guarantee given by the agency on loans made by Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) to Eka's...
Fri, 18 May 2001
Female shuttlers told to prove their mettle
Female shuttlers told to prove their mettle JAKARTA (JP): Mixed doubles specialist Tri Kusheryanto urged his female teammates to prove their skills in the upcoming Sudirman Cup so as to quell the mounting criticism of their poor achievements over the last two years.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Telkom books 18.5% rise in net income
Telkom books 18.5% rise in net income JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom reported on Thursday an unaudited consolidated net income of Rp 891.3 billion (about US$81 million) for the first quarter of the year, an increase of 18.5 percent from the same period last year.
Fri, 18 May 2001
The story titled China blocks Taiwan's WTO bid published on page
The story titled China blocks Taiwan's WTO bid published on page 15 of The Jakarta Post on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 was incorrect. It should be WHO, not WTO. We apologize for the error. Editor.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Advertisement Postcard, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Painting by Rusli, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 19.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Wimar Witoelar suffers minor heart attack
Wimar Witoelar suffers minor heart attack JAKARTA (JP): Presidential spokesman Wimar Witoelar was rushed to Pondok Indah Hospital in South Jakarta on Thursday after suffering what is believed to be a minor heart attack.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Indonesia, U.S. hold naval exercises
Indonesia, U.S. hold naval exercises JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Navy and its American counterpart have shrugged off the strained relationship between their governments as they are taking part in an annual series of disaster relief simulation exercises.
Fri, 18 May 2001
PT Pos, Wanaartha tie up
PT Pos, Wanaartha tie up JAKARTA (JP): Policy holders of insurance company PT Asuransi Wanaartha can now pay their insurance premium at state-owned postal service company PT Pos Indonesia, which has 5,000 offices across Indonesia, under a cooperation agreement recently signed by the two companies.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Raffles Restaurant in Puncak, Bogor. Cheap and delicious.
Raffles Restaurant in Puncak, Bogor. Cheap and delicious. Offering Sundanese, Indonesian and European cuisines, with Gurame Goreng Menari, Sapo Tahu and Kangkung Hot Plate as recommended dishes. Also available playground for kids, music, pool-side areas for eating on mats (lesehan) with a beautiful...
Fri, 18 May 2001
Major political parties defend Vice President
Major political parties defend Vice President JAKARTA (JP): The country's two top political parties, Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), jumped to the defense on Thursday of Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who has come under attack by President...
Fri, 18 May 2001
Englishman deported
Englishman deported JAKARTA (JP): The immigration office deported on Thursday an English national through Soekarno-Hatta international airport for abusing his immigration permit, an official said.Immigration spokesman Mursanudin Ghani said that David John Eddy, who holds a limited stay permit card...
Fri, 18 May 2001
Police want school alcohol lessons
Police want school alcohol lessons MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Erald Dotulong stated here on Thursday that it is time to teach school students the dangers of being drunk."There should be a special class about the dangers of being intoxicated," Erald told reporters.
Fri, 18 May 2001
25 Irian Jaya officers implicated in rights abuses
25 Irian Jaya officers implicated in rights abuses JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Thursday submitted to the Attorney General's Office the names of 25 Irian Jaya police officers who were allegedly responsible for physically abusing and torturing civilians...
Fri, 18 May 2001
Maxus clarifies
Maxus clarifies Referring to the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 16, 2001, titled Govt threatens firms abusing fuel subsidies, we deem it necessary to clarify some points so that the readers are not misled by incorrect information.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Pertamina signs 3 new oil and gas contracts
Pertamina signs 3 new oil and gas contracts JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina signed on Thursday two new production sharing contracts with PT Chevron Kisaran Ltd, Texaco Kisaran Inc, and with Coparex Banyumas BV, and one technical assistance contract with Buana Sadpetra Ltd.
Fri, 18 May 2001
Washington readying new ambassador to Indonesia
Washington readying new ambassador to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The United States government has quietly made preparations to replace the current Ambassador to Indonesia, Robert Gelbard, with Ralph "Skip" Boyce, Antara reported from New York.
Thu, 17 May 2001
PLN clarifies
PLN clarifiesFrom Warta KotaIn response to a news story published in Warta Kota of April 30, 2001 under the title of PLN stops increase of power capacity to poor subscribers, allow us to clarify as follows:On April 30, 2001, a subscriber living somewhere in Utan Kayu made an application for a power...
Thu, 17 May 2001
VP criticizes regional autonomy law
VP criticizes regional autonomy law JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri strongly criticized Law No.22/1999 on regional autonomy on Wednesday saying that it was against the 1945 Constitution's principle of a unitary state.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Yogyakarta to think about Sukarno
Yogyakarta to think about Sukarno YOGYAKARTA: In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Indonesia's first president Sukarno, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) will host a one-day seminar on May 23 on the country's founding father's thoughts.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Rupiah rate May 16
Rupiah rate May 16 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,913.00 11,913.00 11,356.00 11,470.00Australian dollar 1 5,673.67 6,199.53 5,903.98 5,968.99Austrian schilling 1 694.02 758.05 722.20 729.86Belgian franc 1 236.74 258.58 246.35 248.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Imported steel hurts industry
Imported steel hurts industry WASHINGTON (AP): Imported steel used to support buildings is hurting the American industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled unanimously Tuesday.The panel decided that concrete steel reinforcing bars imported from Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine are being...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Car owners shocked by tax increase
Car owners shocked by tax increase JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced vehicle taxes would increase by up to 22 percent, so vehicles owners were shocked when they realized the increase was really over 100 percent."It's not true that the increase is only 22 percent.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Ja'far suspects political motives behind his arrest
Ja'far suspects political motives behind his arrest BOGOR (JP): Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jammaah commander Ja'far Umar Thalib reiterated on Wednesday his innocence and insisted that his arrest was politically motivated.
Thu, 17 May 2001
A bitter medicine
A bitter medicine The next time a Cabinet minister remarks that the plunge of the rupiah is a mere monetary phenomenon with little consequence on the country's real economy, the entire nation ought to pray that he or she falls so expensively ill so as to be unable to afford the cost of medicine.
Thu, 17 May 2001
For SPOTLITE
For SPOTLITE CASH MANAGEMENT: LippoBank president director Ian B. Clyne (second left) and HSBC deputy chief executive officer Alastair J. Bryce congratulate each other after signing an agreement on cash management between the two financial institutions.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Indofood makes ready Rp 920b to buy back shares
Indofood makes ready Rp 920b to buy back shares JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed giant food producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur approved on Wednesday the company's plan to buy-back up to 10 percent of its issued shares in nearly two years.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Witnesses implicate former IBRA official in Bank Bali scandal
Witnesses implicate former IBRA official in Bank Bali scandal JAKARTA (JP): Five witnesses giving testimony in the trial of Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin have implicated Pande Nasorahona Lubis, who was previously acquitted by a court in the same corruption case, as one of the masterminds...
Thu, 17 May 2001
RI told to turn underdog status to advantage at Sudirman Cup
RI told to turn underdog status to advantage at Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): Being an underdog must be turned to the advantage of the Indonesian squad in the upcoming Sudirman Cup mixed team event in Seville Spain, says a badminton official.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Man stabs relative to death
Man stabs relative to death JAKARTA (JP): Teenager Zuklifki, 19, stabbed his sister-in-law to death in Ragunan Zoo, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, on Wednesday afternoon, over her alleged impoliteness to his mother.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Indonesia needs effective, acceptable government: Factions
Indonesia needs effective, acceptable government: Factions JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the 10 factions at the House of Representatives agreed on Wednesday that the country urgently needed an effective and acceptable government to lead the country out of the current crisis.
Thu, 17 May 2001
National Library, a haven for researchers
National Library, a haven for researchersBy Tertiani Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): Where do you keep history? In your head, in your heart, or in the National Library?The National Library building celebrates its 21st anniversary today and though it may not be considered a historical site, it is very...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Mugged on Jl. Pasuruan
Mugged on Jl. Pasuruan On May 7, at about 4:30 p.m., I had the misfortune of being mugged while driving a metallic color Cressida on Jl. Pasuruan. The muggers made off with an address book and other important documents which are certainly of no use to others, but important for my job.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Visitor at jail caught with drugs
Visitor at jail caught with drugs JAKARTA (JP): Penitentiary guards caught a female visitor carrying five packets of heroin inside her underwear on Wednesday at the Pondok Bambu Women's Penitentiary in East Jakarta.Duren Sawit police chief Comr.
Thu, 17 May 2001
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-------------------------------------------------------------- Vehicle Make/ Years of Market Weight Prices for Model Production Prices Tax Calculation-------------------------------------------------------------- BMW - 320i Manual 1993 Rp 131.1m 1.35 Rp 176.985m 1998 Rp 205m 1.1 Rp 225.
Thu, 17 May 2001
IBRA raises Rp 7.3t in cash in 2001: Edwin
IBRA raises Rp 7.3t in cash in 2001: Edwin JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Edwin Gerungan said on Wednesday that the agency had so far managed to raise around Rp 7.3 trillion (US$637 million) in cash of the targeted Rp 27 trillion this year.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Getting rid of hoodlums
Getting rid of hoodlumsFrom Suara KaryaI believe all of us, the residents of Jakarta, highly appreciate the plan by the Jakarta Administration to eliminate hoodlums in the city. The only reason for eliminating them is the fact that crimes on the increase mostly involve hoodlums in the street and in...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Generic medicine price hike comes under fire
Generic medicine price hike comes under fire JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to raise the price of generic medicine by an average of 20 percent has proven controversial, as many fear it will make medicine too expensive for the poor.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Telkomsel to provide pictures, tunes via SMS
Telkomsel to provide pictures, tunes via SMS JAKARTA (JP): Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications provider PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) is preparing a new service which will allow its customers to buy pictures and tunes for their handsets through the short message service (SMS).
Thu, 17 May 2001
Joint-SMS feature: New toy for cellular users
Joint-SMS feature: New toy for cellular users JAKARTA (JP): You may find that cellular users in Indonesia are busier with their handsets these days.They do not speak but have a particular look on their face while their thumbs busily work the buttons on their communications gadgets more frequently.