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Removal of leaded gasoline does little for air pollution

Removal of leaded gasoline does little for air pollution JAKARTA (JP): Leaded gasoline will be removed from the capital starting July 1, but it will do little to reduce the suffocating air pollution in the city, as diesel fuel production in this country remains high.

Can MPR revoke its decrees at will?

Can MPR revoke its decrees at will?From Rakyat MerdekaAllow me to ask the members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to answer the following questions on the appointment of the President and Vice President of our republic, which is based on our 1945 Constitution: 1.

Thamrin ready to face Wiranto's suit

Thamrin ready to face Wiranto's suit JAKARTA (JP): A University of Indonesia sociologist Thamrin Tomagola, who is facing a defamation suit filed by former military chief Gen. (ret.) Wiranto and three other Army generals, hopes the hearings will reveal who was behind the Ambon riots.

Gus Dur ready for compromise

Gus Dur ready for compromise SLEMAN, Yogyakarta (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid expressed his readiness for a political compromise here on Friday, but insisted any deal must not lessen his authority as president.

Philippines says Arroyo, Estrada were plot targets

Philippines says Arroyo, Estrada were plot targets MANILA (Reuters): The Philippine government said on Friday opposition politicians accused of inciting violent protests plotted to kill both President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and ex- leader Joseph Estrada and take power themselves.

TNI waits for AGO to file report on Ginandjar

TNI waits for AGO to file report on Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Rear Marshall Graito Usodo insisted on Friday that the force would not hesitate to act against former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita once the Attorney General's Office had filed a...

IPB to develop agroforestry

IPB to develop agroforestry BOGOR: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) is planning to develop agroforestry as a new scientific discipline, despite the government's lack of support.IPB rector Aman Wirakartakusuma said after attending the Southeast Asian Network for Agroforestry Education...

Thaksin rushes his corruption case

Thaksin rushes his corruption case BANGKOK (AP): In a bid to quickly settle his landmark corruption case, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyers said on Friday they won't put most of the defense witnesses on the stand.

Plea to God

Plea to GodFrom RepublikaOh Lord, we, the Indonesian people, now seem unable to do much to prevent this nation from falling apart. Those who have reminded our past leaders of their misbehavior have themselves become deaf and blind.

Getting on with communication skills

Getting on with communication skills JAKARTA (JP): Professional competence helps one build a career, but much depends upon one's ability to communicate.Cases abound where a person with no outstanding professional competence can rise rapidly on the career ladder because of his communication skills.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Advertising Postcards, 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. * Painting Ilalang-Ilalang Wangi, Bizete Gallery, Jl. Gandaria I no.

Men from E. Timor jailed for UNHCR murders

Men from E. Timor jailed for UNHCR murders JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court dropped manslaughter charges on Friday against three of the six men from East Timor tried for the murders of three UN aid workers in West Timor last year, immediately prompting anger from the United Nations.

'Bad Boy' Rahman KOs cafeteria

'Bad Boy' Rahman KOs cafeteria JAKARTA (JP): Boxer Rahman Kili Kili was arrested and taken to the West Jakarta Police station after running amok in the cafeteria at the Indosiar studio on Thursday night.

Indonesia to face China in Asia Cup semifinals

Indonesia to face China in Asia Cup semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion and top seed Indonesia will face powerhouse China in Saturday's semifinals of the US$170,000 Asia Cup badminton tournament at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 Performance 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Feature 4:00 Children's Songs 5:00 News 5:30 Documentary 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Quiz 8:30 Music 9:00 Music 10:00 Sports...

Hoodlums still milking vendors at markets

Hoodlums still milking vendors at markets JAKARTA (JP): Despite a massive crackdown against hoodlums by the city administration, thugs are still operating freely in a number of markets in the city, extorting money from vendors and public transportation drivers.

Bank Indonesia remains unmoved by inflation threat

Bank Indonesia remains unmoved by inflation threat JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday that the central bank would not loosen its tight monetary policy, despite complaints from the government that the current interest rate level was already too high, due to concerns...

OECD sees agriculture prices rising off lows

OECD sees agriculture prices rising off lows BRUSSELS (Reuters): Global agricultural markets are set to emerge from a prolonged downturn, which has seen many commodities hit historic lows, as broad-based economic growth lifts prices over the next five years, the OECD said on Friday.

Good education not for the rich only

Good education not for the rich only Is good education for the rich only? (The Jakarta Post, April 29, 2001) is an interesting question for me regarding an education issue today.In my opinion, however, good education should be perceived not only in terms of hardware (school facilities) but, most...

New provinces vow better policy to lure investors

New provinces vow better policy to lure investors JAKARTA (JP): Regional administrations of newly established provinces Banten, Gorontalo, and Bangka Belitung pledged to formulate a better investment policy to compete with other provinces in attracting investors.

Suspend July 27 probe: Lawyers

Suspend July 27 probe: Lawyers JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso admitted on Friday that his lawyers had asked police to suspend the investigation of his alleged involvement in the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters in Central Jakarta on July 27, 1996.

Soweto's present troubles a legacy of the past

Soweto's present troubles a legacy of the past South African Tourism invited 26 journalists from Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia on a two-week introductory tour of the country's tourism and investment opportunities in late March.

NISP profit rises 209%

NISP profit rises 209% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP said on Friday its 2000 net profit rose by 209 percent to Rp 60.3 billion (about US$5.53 million) from Rp 19.5 billion in 1999, as its interest income grew to Rp 156.29 billion from Rp 113.59.

President set to chair first Cabinet meeting since censure

President set to chair first Cabinet meeting since censure JAKARTA (JP): Saturday morning's Cabinet meeting could be a key event, especially if both President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri attend, as it is the first one since the House of Representatives issued the...

Proton to launch MPV model

Proton to launch MPV model KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian national carmaker Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) is to launch in June a multi- purpose vehicle (MPV) jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motor Corp, industry sources said on Friday.

Vajpayee's KL visit may not bring palm oil deal

Vajpayee's KL visit may not bring palm oil deal KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): This month's visit by Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee is unlikely to answer Malaysia's prayer that the world's largest edible oil consumer buys more palm oil in exchange for a $1.

New karate chief to focus on improving coaches, referees

New karate chief to focus on improving coaches, referees JAKARTA (JP): The newly elected chairman of the Indonesian Karate Federation (Forki), Luhut Pandjaitan, will concentrate on improving the quality of coaches and referees as they can play a significant role in improving the quality of karate...

PSSI regrets chapters' response to U-15 league

PSSI regrets chapters' response to U-15 league JAKARTA (JP): Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) secretary-general Tri Goestoro expressed regret over the response of the association's provincial chapters to the Bogasari Under-15 league.

Tunas profit hits record

Tunas profit hits record JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed car distributor PT Tunas Ridean said on Friday its 2000 net profit hit a record high of Rp 95 billion (about US$8.71 million), up from Rp 26 billion in 1999, thanks to a big increase in sales.

Bush's eventful administration

Bush's eventful administrationBy Karim Raslan KUALA LUMPUR (JP): President Bush's new administration has been eventful and three events stand out. All three will have serious implications for American foreign policy in the Asia- Pacific.

Detained Pertamina boss hospitalized

Detained Pertamina boss hospitalized JAKARTA (JP): Former president of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina Faisal Abda'oe, currently under house arrest by the Attorney General's Office, was treated at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta for a heart attack late Thursday.

Hasan withdraws from IAAF election

Hasan withdraws from IAAF election MONTE CARLO (AFP): Jailed Indonesian athletics official Mohammad 'Bob' Hasan has formally withdrawn from forthcoming International Amateur Athletic Federation elections, the body announced Friday.

Golkar looking for options to impeachment

Golkar looking for options to impeachment JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party will propose a delegation of power from the President to the Vice President during the planned meeting between major political parties, Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Friday.

Most Asian monies down late, Singapore dollar a laggard

Most Asian monies down late, Singapore dollar a laggard SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): After finding support from a firmer Japanese yen earlier in the day, most Asian currencies lost ground late Friday, as market participants braced for more disappointing economic data from the U.S., dealers said.

Weaker rupiah could force halt to cellular expansion

Weaker rupiah could force halt to cellular expansion JAKARTA (JP): The weakening of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar might force local cellular operators to halt their expansion projects.Vice chairman of the Indonesian Cellular Telephone Association (ATSI) Rudiantara said here on Friday that many...

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 4, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,375 225 4,473,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 15,000 AGIS 145 5 3,248,500 Alakasa 90 0 0 Alfa...

Merpati halts Kupang-Darwin route

Merpati halts Kupang-Darwin route KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Merpati Nusantara Airline (MNA) has decided to halt the operation of direct flights from Kupang to Darwin in North Australia due to a significant drop in the number of passengers for the route.

Governor Sutiyoso to fire city-owned firms' executives

Governor Sutiyoso to fire city-owned firms' executives JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso threatened to dismiss executives of city-owned companies who continued to suffer losses and could not contribute to the city's income in the next few years.

RI coach says squad will not wilt in heat of Maldives

RI coach says squad will not wilt in heat of Maldives JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's national soccer team will have no problem with high temperatures for Sunday's encounter with host Maldives in Male for the Group Nine 2002 World Cup qualifying zone.

Singer Anggun sets the record straight

Singer Anggun sets the record straightBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): From a career as a teen rocker in her homeland to international acclaim today, Anggun C. Sasmi, or simply Anggun, is indeed the pride of the country.

Rupiah rate May 04

Rupiah rate May 04 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,405.00 11,405.00 10,850.00 10,960.00Australian dollar 1 5,392.91 5,916.91 5,623.56 5,686.05Austrian schilling 1 673.06 738.16 701.84 709.36Belgian franc 1 229.59 251.79 239.41 241.

Pertamina says security at Arun gas fields improving

Pertamina says security at Arun gas fields improving JAKARTA (JP): Security conditions around the Arun gas fields in Aceh have improved, raising an expectation that American oil giant ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc will soon resume its gas operations, according to state oil and gas company Pertamina...

Hoodlums beat pedicab driver to death in North Jakarta

Hoodlums beat pedicab driver to death in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Police detectives are on the lookout for five hoodlums, in connection with the fatal mobbing of a becak (pedicab) driver, on Jl. Sungai Landak in Cilincing, North Jakarta.North Jakarta Police chief, Sr. Comr.

Sofjan makes Tommy his first target of work

Sofjan makes Tommy his first target of work JAKARTA (JP): Incoming city police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Yacob vowed on Friday to track down and arrest the country's most wanted fugitive, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.Sofjan, who would officially replace outgoing Insp. Gen.

Police arrest paramilitary Muslim leader in Surabaya

Police arrest paramilitary Muslim leader in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested the commander of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamma'ah Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, on Friday, on charges of inciting hatred against a religion in the country, and causing fatal injuries to one of his men.

War on 'preman': Fighting crime or joining in?

War on 'preman': Fighting crime or joining in? Despite a legacy of organized crime, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has said that freeing Jakarta of thugs is "easy." Researcher Tim Lindsey, Associate Professor and Director of the Asian Law Centre at The University of Melbourne, examines whether the...

Commodity supplies disrupted, prices on rise

Commodity supplies disrupted, prices on rise JAKARTA (JP): The price of basic commodities in Jakarta is on the rise due to a disruption of supplies and the weakening of the rupiah against the US dollar, according to the Jakarta Market Information Center.

Police release all Suripto's personnel

Police release all Suripto's personnel JAKARTA (JP): City police have released three men arrested on Monday for illegal possession of weapons allegedly under the employ of former secretary-general of the forestry ministry, Suripto.

Utut still has shot at World Chess C'ship

Utut still has shot at World Chess C'ship JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto still has a chance of winning a ticket to the World Chess Championship although he failed in the 32 a Asian Zonal Championship in Manila on Monday.

Ongko, Samadikun leave detention

Ongko, Samadikun leave detention JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office released on Thursday businessmen Kaharudin Ongko and Samadikun Hartono, both suspects in bank scams, from their detention and placed them under house arrest instead.