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Thu, 17 May 2001
Internet banking essential in the future
Internet banking essential in the future JAKARTA (JP): Although most people are not yet familiar with Internet banking transactions, any delay in providing the service could cause a setback for the future operation of the local banks, says an IT expert.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 16, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 200 4,689,000 Adindo Foresta 115 0 644,500 AGIS 140 0 1,925,500 Alakasa 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Vietnam okays BP power plant
Vietnam okays BP power plant HANOI (Reuters): The Vietnamese government has approved the construction of a $359 million gas-fired power plant led by energy giant BP, an industry official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Le Mayeur Museum a fitting homage to Belgian-born master
Le Mayeur Museum a fitting homage to Belgian-born masterBy Alpha Savitri SANUR, Bali (JP): The famous Le Mayeur Museum, located in the Sanur Beach resort area of Bali, every day displays to the public paintings by world-famous painter Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres, as well as personal effects that he...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Erroneous history and the future
Erroneous history and the future I refer to Soegih Arto's letter titled No hidden motive behind this?, (The Jakarta Post, May 16, 2001) and the assertion it contains that "Sukarno and Soeharto's downfalls were not caused by foreign efforts", but "purely by Indonesians".
Thu, 17 May 2001
Minister delays labor law due to fear of rallies
Minister delays labor law due to fear of rallies JAKARTA (JP): Under the threat of massive labor rallies, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Al-Hilal Hamdi decided on Wednesday to delay for 14-days the implementation of a ministerial decree annulling severance pay and service fees to retired...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Long wait goes on for artist's works
Long wait goes on for artist's works JAKARTA (JP): Visual artist Ray Bachtiar is a dejected man today. An exhibition of his photomontage and collages that opened here recently brings him personal pleasure, but one that is accompanied by much pain.
Thu, 17 May 2001
SMS goes truly global -- well, almost
SMS goes truly global -- well, almostBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): By now, almost everybody probably knows about the short message service (SMS).It is a new technology available through global system for mobile (GSM) communications mobile phones that apparently helped topple Joseph Estrada and...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Illegal detention upheld in KL
Illegal detention upheld in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Delivering a blow to two opposition leaders who have been jailed without trial for five weeks, Malaysia's Federal Court on Wednesday ruled that they should not appear in court during a case challenging their detention.N.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Audit body to get tough on officials
Audit body to get tough on officials JAKARTA (JP): The Public Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will announce the names of state officials who refuse to fill out wealth forms or fail to submit their forms in a timely manner, the commission's chief said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 May 2001
India supports ASEAN's nuclear-free status
India supports ASEAN's nuclear-free status KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Nuclear power India said on Wednesday it respected Southeast Asia's nuclear-weapons-free status and pledged to support any move to formalize the bloc's security position along those lines.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Caltex cuts contract with Citra Tubindo for breaching law
Caltex cuts contract with Citra Tubindo for breaching law JP/12/CaltexCaltex to terminate rigged contract with Citra Tubindo JAKARTA (JP): American oil firm PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia has decided to terminate its welded steel pipe procurement contract with PT Citra Tubindo two years ahead of plan...
Thu, 17 May 2001
KONI ready to replace Hasan
KONI ready to replace Hasan JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has three candidates ready to replace Mohamad "Bob" Hasan on the International Olympic Committee (IOC)."The suspension (of Bob Hasan) is not yet final because the IOC is still waiting for reports from its ethics commission.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Spontaneity shows in expressionism in van der Sterren
Spontaneity shows in expressionism in van der SterrenBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 paintings by artist John van der Sterren are on display at Galeri Mon Decor in the solo exhibition A Tropical Journey, which is scheduled to run until May 23.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Students beat up Makassar policeman
Students beat up Makassar policeman MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A group of students, believed to be members of the local branch of the Association of Muslim Students (HMI), mobbed a policeman on Wednesday in front of their headquarters on Jl. Bontolempangan.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Karma prevails over popular Bali seaside resort Candidasa
Karma prevails over popular Bali seaside resort CandidasaBy Des Price CANDIDASA, Klungkung, East Bali (JP): Away from the crowds that amass in the south of Bali, the sereneness of Candidasa provides a welcome break to those weary of the hustle and bustle of city life and the over-commercialized...
Thu, 17 May 2001
RI still popular among Japanese
RI still popular among Japanese JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia was one of the top 10 destination countries for Japanese tourists in 2000 despite the social and political issues still clouding the country.The Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported on Wednesday that Indonesia ranked 10th in the Top Ten...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Bank NISP triples profit
Bank NISP triples profit JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP more than tripled its net profit to Rp 60.3 billion (US$5.24 million) and net earnings per share to Rp 55 last year, increasing its total assets to Rp 5.26 trillion, the publicly listed bank said in a statement.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Climbing the ladder to democracy, economic strength
Climbing the ladder to democracy, economic strengthBy Patrick Schwarz SEMARANG (JP): Under a dictatorship, ethnically and religiously diverse people left each other alone because they had been forced to do so. In a democracy, they have to learn to be tolerant on their own.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Korean insurance firms refuse to pay fire claim
Korean insurance firms refuse to pay fire claim JAKARTA (JP): Two Korean-affiliated insurance firms have refused to pay US$5.85 million in an insurance fire claim from a noted paint and chemical company, alleging that the latter faked the time of a fire accident in October last year.
Thu, 17 May 2001
IBRA plans to develop four 'core banks'
IBRA plans to develop four 'core banks' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to develop four "core banks" with strong capital and large- scale business in a bid to establish a strong banking industry.
Thu, 17 May 2001
USA watching 'troubled' Indonesia: Powell
USA watching 'troubled' Indonesia: Powell WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States is carefully watching President Abdurrahman Wahid's battle against impeachment in "troubled" Indonesia, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Eight months sought for soldier
Eight months sought for soldier YOGYAKARTA: Military prosecutor Capt. Agus Hari Suprapto demanded on Wednesday that the Yogyakarta Military Tribunal sentence police First Brig. Hendro Purnomo to eight months in jail for shooting a student when attempting to disperse a student brawl last year.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Judges receive raises
Judges receive raises JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid issued a decree on Wednesday increasing the salaries of judges.The head of the Indonesian Judges Association (Ikahi), Toton Suprapto, said the basic salary of first-grade judges would increase from Rp 750,000 (US$68) a month to Rp 1.
Thu, 17 May 2001
PPP wants government regulations annulled
PPP wants government regulations annulled JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP)'s Jakarta chapter and PPP faction on the city council urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to declare null and void two government regulations that curtail the council's authority over the city's affairs.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Military to keep out of politics, say top TNI brass
Military to keep out of politics, say top TNI brass JAKARTA (JP): Top Indonesian Military (TNI) brass have again warned that they would reject any top level reshuffle in the military command if it was geared toward particular political purposes, such as forming political alliances.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Labor Law
Labor Law Minister delays Labor Law implementation due to massive protest. Page 2 Car taxes Car owners shocked by massive tax vehicle increase. Page 3 Democracy Climbing the ladder to democracy, economic strength. Page 4 Painting Spontaneity shows in expressionism of van der Sterren.
Thu, 17 May 2001
AriaWest still operates West Java system
AriaWest still operates West Java system JAKARTA (JP): The arbitration claim filed by AriaWest International against state-owned PT Telkom is only for damages caused by numerous fundamental breaches by Telkom of the contract for the Joint Operating Scheme (KSO) in West Java, AriaWest's lawyer...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Caltex to terminate contract with Citra Tubindo
Caltex to terminate contract with Citra Tubindo JAKARTA (JP): American oil firm PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia has decided to terminate its welded steel pipe procurement contract with PT Citra Tubindo two years ahead of plan to comply with a ruling issued by the antimonopoly commission.
Thu, 17 May 2001
ASEAN delegates meet in Hanoi
ASEAN delegates meet in Hanoi HANOI (AFP): ASEAN delegates bunkered down to focus on regional issues here on Wednesday seeking to finalize an agreement on resolving the growing wealth gap between member countries, officials said.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Aspac beats Panasia in Kobatama
Aspac beats Panasia in Kobatama JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Aspac Texmaco outclassed Bandung-based Panasia Indosyntec 92-84 in action on the seventh day of the third series of the 2001 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league here on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Doctors to be quizzed over report on Gus Dur's health
Doctors to be quizzed over report on Gus Dur's health JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Wednesday that four doctors would soon undergo a preliminary police investigation in respect of their determination that President Abdurrahman Wahid was physically and...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Poultry breeders accuse big firms of unfair practices
Poultry breeders accuse big firms of unfair practices JAKARTA (JP): Small-scale poultry breeders accused major poultry companies on Wednesday of engaging in unfair business practices, including price-fixing and holding a monopoly.M.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Auto makers warn government that tax increase will backfire
Auto makers warn government that tax increase will backfire JAKARTA (JP): A number of auto manufacturers warned the government on Wednesday that imposing higher luxury sales taxes would hurt automobile sales this year, which could in turn backfire on the plan to raise tax receipts.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Do we really need rates hike?
Do we really need rates hike?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): It was not long ago that we were complaining of how difficult, and costly, it was to get a new phone line in our office or home.We were at the mercy of the only public telephone service provider that we had, who constantly told us that it...
Thu, 17 May 2001
Gus Dur camp turns up the heat on Megawati
Gus Dur camp turns up the heat on Megawati JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's camp turned up the heat on Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday, saying that she should immediately resign if she wanted to have a clean fight against the embattled President.
Thu, 17 May 2001
ASEAN delegates pass Hanoi draft on wealth disparity
ASEAN delegates pass Hanoi draft on wealth disparity HANOI (AFP): ASEAN delegates on Wednesday ended three days of talks and passed a draft resolution aimed at resolving the growing wealth gap between member countries, officials said.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Danamon sells 14% shares in Chinatrust
Danamon sells 14% shares in Chinatrust JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Danamon agreed on Wednesday to sell 14 percent of its shares in Bank Chinatrust Indonesia, a joint-venture bank, to Taiwan's Chinatrust Commercial Bank.
Thu, 17 May 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting by Seniwati Sanggar Muda, Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 30. * Indonesian 'Kain Ikat' from many places around the country at any ages, at Gaya Gallery (Gaya Fusion...
Wed, 16 May 2001
KPC shareholders agree to 51% divestment
KPC shareholders agree to 51% divestment JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal in East Kalimantan said on Tuesday they had agreed to the government's request to divest 51 percent of the company's shares to local investors this year.
Wed, 16 May 2001
Legal action taken against illegal loggers
Legal action taken against illegal loggers JAKARTA (JP): The government claimed on Tuesday to have honored its promise to the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to crack down on rampant illegal logging.Citing the report of National Police chief Gen.
Wed, 16 May 2001
Economists warn government over plans to increase VAT
Economists warn government over plans to increase VAT JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned the government on Tuesday that the plan to raise value added tax (VAT) to help stabilize the 2001 state budget deficit could be harmful to the overall economy.
Wed, 16 May 2001
House faction chiefs meet today
House faction chiefs meet today JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of political factions at the House of Representatives are slated to meet at Hotel Indonesia on Wednesday to find a common platform following the issuance of the House's second censure of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 16 May 2001
Acehnese need better lives, not broad autonomy
Acehnese need better lives, not broad autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The Acehnese do not need the wide-ranging autonomy offered by the government, but a major improvement in their welfare, National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) governor Ermaya Suradinata said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 May 2001
AriaWest files arbitration
AriaWest files arbitration JAKARTA (JP): PT AriaWest International filed on Tuesday a US$1.3 billion arbitration claim against state owned telecommunication company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom)."We are still keeping the door open for settlement.
Wed, 16 May 2001
SSX faces closure as financial woes worsen
SSX faces closure as financial woes worsen SURABAYA (JP): The financially strapped Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) might have to cease operating if existing shareholders refuse to inject fresh funds into the East Java- based stock market.Hindarmojo Hinuri K.
Wed, 16 May 2001
Councillors ask for city chapter of KPKPN
Councillors ask for city chapter of KPKPN JAKARTA (JP): In an apparent effort to buy time in declaring their wealth, city councillors demanded the State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) establish a city chapter, as stated by law, to audit their wealth.
Wed, 16 May 2001
Gadjah Mada hosts university forum
Gadjah Mada hosts university forum YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University is currently hosting a two-week Educational Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' University Network (AUN).
Wed, 16 May 2001
N. Korean officials arrive in Hanoi for ARF debut
N. Korean officials arrive in Hanoi for ARF debut HANOI (AFP): North Korean officials touched down amid tight security here on Tuesday for a rare appearance on an international stage at its first official meeting with delegates from the ASEAN Regional Forum, diplomats said.
Wed, 16 May 2001
KL Islamic party opens to women
KL Islamic party opens to women KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Islamic opposition party is opening up to give women a bigger say in its forthcoming annual assembly, its leader said on Tuesday.For the first time, women will sit as delegates at the Parti Islam SeMalaysia's (PAS) general assembly from...