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Wed, 02 May 2001
Abdurrahman deserves censure, says his brother
Abdurrahman deserves censure, says his brother JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's brother Salahuddin Wahid remarked here on Tuesday that his sibling deserved the censure against him, hoping it would galvanize Abdurrahman's performance and compel him to cooperate with other political...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Sampit refugees in Madura, a ticking time bomb
Sampit refugees in Madura, a ticking time bombBy Santi W.E. Soekanto SAMPANG, East Java (JP): Locals of Bunten Barat village in Ketapang district, Madura Island, are struggling to suppress the growing strain of accommodating thousands of fellow Madurese from conflict-torn Central Kalimantan.
Wed, 02 May 2001
ExxonMobil not yet ready to resume Aceh operations
ExxonMobil not yet ready to resume Aceh operations JAKARTA (Antara): ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia will need at least one month to resume its operations in Aceh in order to conduct technical tests in the field, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 May 2001
RI shuttlers look past Asia Cup to World C'ships
RI shuttlers look past Asia Cup to World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Indonesia will face host Singapore on Wednesday in their first match of the US$170,000 Asia Cup at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Legislators warn of politicking over antigraft bill
Legislators warn of politicking over antigraft bill JAKARTA (JP): Legislators warned on Tuesday against possible politicking by the remaining supporters of the corrupt New Order regime in deliberations on the revised anticorruption bill that was submitted to the House of Representatives on the...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Telkom employees stage protest
Telkom employees stage protest YOGYAKARTA: Over 500 employees of the Regional Division Office (Divre) IV of state telecommunications company PT Telkom staged a rally at their office on Tuesday, protesting the company's takeover by PT Indosat.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Govt looks to boost tax revenue with higher cigarette prices
Govt looks to boost tax revenue with higher cigarette prices JAKARTA (JP): The cash-strapped government plans to once again raise the minimum retail cigarette price in a bid to gain higher excise tax revenues this year, Director General for Customs and Excise Permana Agung said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Do workers turn away investment?
Do workers turn away investment?By Vedi R. Hadiz SINGAPORE (JP): Like most Indonesians, industrial workers have expected that reforms instigated after the fall of Soeharto would be beneficial to all areas of life.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Not all E. Timor rights cases to be sent to court
Not all E. Timor rights cases to be sent to court JAKARTA (JP): In compliance with a presidential decree on the establishment of an East Timorese human rights tribunal, some suspected rights abusers will not be brought before the tribunal.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Candy makers to boost sales
Candy makers to boost sales TOKYO (Nikkei): Three major candy makers are stepping up their overseas marketing efforts, in light of the poor growth prospects in the domestic market, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Tuesday morning edition.Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Chess tourney to break world record
Chess tourney to break world record JAKARTA (JP): The Bhakti Olahraga Indonesia Foundation (YBOI) plans to break a world record by organizing the largest number of participants to play in a chess tournament, scheduled to be held on Aug. 17 to commemorate Indonesian Independence Day.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Mahathir calls Anwar a liar
Mahathir calls Anwar a liar KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad accused his jailed former protege on Tuesday of concocting "lies" in an effort to go overseas for medical treatment for a back injury.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Pepper farmers laughing their way to the bank
Pepper farmers laughing their way to the bank TOBOALI, Bangka-Belitung (JP): Pepper farmers here and clove farmers in Tondano, North Sulawesi share something in common. They have both enjoyed a "golden age".
Wed, 02 May 2001
PPA issue: Grumbles versus concerns
PPA issue: Grumbles versus concernsBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Pharmaceutical industries grumble and suspect "business competition" is the motivation behind the new regulation reducing the content of phenylpropanolamine (PPA) in cough and flu medicines.
Wed, 02 May 2001
House awaits Gus Dur's response
House awaits Gus Dur's response JAKARTA (JP): A day after the House of Representatives passed a second motion to censure President Abdurrahman Wahid, leaders of major political parties sent mixed signals on whether they would proceed with a special session and impeachment hearings.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Late paper
Late paper Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post arrived late to subscribers in West Java on Tuesday. We apologize for the inconvenience. -- Publisher
Wed, 02 May 2001
Pertina undecided on boxing team
Pertina undecided on boxing team JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) is still undecided about which boxers to select for its sole overseas tryout at the Arafura Games this month in Darwin, Australia, as the National Sports Council (KONI) has yet to advise the...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Police bust Kadera attack suspect
Police bust Kadera attack suspect JAKARTA (JP): City Police arrested on Tuesday Amrin, a suspect behind the bloody attack against workers protesting at his car upholstery producing company PT Kadera AR Indonesia (KAI).City Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Women and children
Women and childrenFrom Media IndonesiaThe multidimensional crisis coupled with the conflicts prevailing among the political elite and the seemingly unsuccessful effort for reconciliation among the power holders have apparently caused prolonged suffering to the people, and in this context, it is...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Water supplies in some areas disrupted
Water supplies in some areas disrupted JAKARTA (JP): Joint venture tap water firm PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (Palyja) is installing tap water pipes in Tebet area, South Jakarta, and Pejompongan, Central Jakarta, that may disrupt water supplies to customers in those areas.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Bankers, lawyer banned from traveling
Bankers, lawyer banned from traveling JAKARTA (JP): Seven bankers and a lawyer, implicated in the misuse of Bank Indonesia liquidity funds, have been banned by the Attorney General's Office from traveling overseas for one year starting April 30.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Rupiah rate May 1
Rupiah rate May 1 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,875.00 11,875.00 11,318.00 11,432.00Australian dollar 1 5,560.39 6,077.63 5,786.89 5,850.90Austrian schilling 1 700.93 765.82 729.49 737.25Belgian franc 1 239.09 261.23 248.83 251.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Crack down launched against illegal mining
Crack down launched against illegal mining BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial administration of South Kalimantan is set to crack down against mushrooming illegal coal mining activities in the province by tightening controls on local seaports, an official said.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Onus on ASEAN to perk up on trade, investment
Onus on ASEAN to perk up on trade, investmentBy Alan Wheatley TOKYO (Reuters): With the Americas eying a huge free trade zone and China exerting a magnetic attraction for foreign firms, worries are growing that Southeast Asia will end up as the wallflower at the global trade and investment dance.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Pickpocket mobbed during rally
Pickpocket mobbed during rally JAKARTA (JP): Police on duty at the House of Representatives compound arrested on Monday a man for allegedly stealing the wallet of an Abdurrahman Wahid's supporter who was joining a rally in support of the embattled President.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Three killed in Narogong accident
Three killed in Narogong accident BOGOR (JP): Three people riding a vespa motor scooter were killed instantly when it collided head-on with a public minivan on Jl. Raya Narogong, Cileungsi, Bogor regency on Monday night.
Wed, 02 May 2001
B'ball all-star game in Surabaya
B'ball all-star game in Surabaya JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) will hold the 2001 Nuvo Kobatama All-Star Game at the Kertajaya basketball hall in Surabaya on Sunday.The Perbasi official in charge of the national basketball league, Doeddie Gambiro, said on Tuesday the...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Fourteen youngsters banned from league
Fourteen youngsters banned from league JAKARTA (JP): At least 14 players were banned from participating in the Bogasari Under-15 soccer league after falsifying their ages.Another player from Lampung is still trying to confirm his age, with his original birth certificate being brought here by his...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Aurora committed to Indonesian mine
Aurora committed to Indonesian mine CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australian-based gold miner Aurora Gold Ltd. is committed to its Mount Muro project in central Kalimantan, Indonesia, but still wants to sell its suspended Toka Tindung operation in northern Sulawesi, Chief Executive Alan Scott said Tuesday.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Former top forestry official arrested
Former top forestry official arrested JAKARTA (JP): City Police arrested former secretary-general of the forestry ministry Soeripto on Tuesday for allegedly leaking state secrets.Soeripto, dismissed by President Abdurrahman Wahid last month for reportedly holding a meeting to plot his downfall, was...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Man dies under uprooted tree
Man dies under uprooted tree JAKARTA (JP): A becak (pedicab) driver who took shelter under a big tree during Monday's heavy rain was tragically killed as it suddenly collapsed and hit him.Another man broke his arm.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 200 712,000 Adindo Foresta 95 5 76,000 AGIS 145 0 16,160,500 Alakasa 90 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Timber companies upset over local fee payment
Timber companies upset over local fee payment JAKARTA (JP): Timber companies have to pay a number of fees to local government following the implementation of regional autonomy in January this year, an executive of a forestry-based company said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Muddling through uncertainty
Muddling through uncertainty The big question arising, now that the political uncertainty has escalated to the probability of a change in government, is how the economy will muddle through the transition period.
Wed, 02 May 2001
Know your enemy
Know your enemyFrom Pikiran RakyatResolving problems of the state and nation by way of jihad( holy war) is far from being a satisfactory solution as it is highly likely that it would trigger unrest.The most important point is that we, Indonesians, must clearly proclaim the mission and vision of our...
Wed, 02 May 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 200 712,000 Adindo Foresta 95 5 76,000 AGIS 145 0 16,160,500 Alakasa 90 0 0 Alfa...
Tue, 01 May 2001
Govt faces tough task in getting money from regions
Govt faces tough task in getting money from regions JAKARTA (JP): The government admitted that it would be facing tough challenges in persuading wealthier provinces and districts to help finance the widening 2001 state budget deficit.
Tue, 01 May 2001
Discuss Islamic jurisprudence with care, scholar warns
Discuss Islamic jurisprudence with care, scholar warns JAKARTA (JP): A scholar warned Muslims against disputing Islamic fiqh (jurisprudence) in an indiscriminate way for fear it will undermine the strength of Islam."The concept of family in Islam, for example, is very strong.
Tue, 01 May 2001
Rupiah up as House session ends peacefully
Rupiah up as House session ends peacefully JAKARTA (JP): The battered rupiah gained ground on Monday after rallies by President Abdurrahman Wahid's supporters went off peacefully.Forex dealers said the bullish dollar dipped as profit-taking set in, after weeks of panic-selling had destabilized the...
Tue, 01 May 2001
Astra has no plans to hike car prices despite weak rupiah
Astra has no plans to hike car prices despite weak rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Giant publicly listed auto-manufacturer PT Astra International said on Monday that so far it had no plans to adjust car prices despite the persistent drop in the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.
Tue, 01 May 2001
Don't let RI disintegrate
Don't let RI disintegrateFrom Suara KaryaObserving political, economic, social and security developments in this era of reform, particularly over the last two years, as children of the nation we have every reason to feel concerned and confused.
Tue, 01 May 2001
What is so special about Ginandjar?
What is so special about Ginandjar?From Rakyat MerdekaFormer minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita won his case in court. Yet there must have been some loopholes that they made use of or otherwise they resorted to acts of trickery.
Tue, 01 May 2001
Volleyball c'ships delayed
Volleyball c'ships delayed JAKARTA (JP): Organizers decided to postpone the national inter-club volleyball championships to allow participating clubs better preparation.The Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) earlier slated the event to take place from May 21 to May 27, before delaying it to...
Tue, 01 May 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition* Painting, Drawing, Sculpture CARPE DIEM Art Project, by Dede Wahyudin, Tisna Sanjaya, etc., Griya Seni Popo Iskandar, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 268 (Phone: 022 2014770), Griya Seni Popo Iskandar, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 268 (Phone: 022 2014770), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 5.
Tue, 01 May 2001
Sulawesi national park last refuge for threatened wildlife
Sulawesi national park last refuge for threatened wildlifeBy Robert J. Lee and Suparman Rais BOGANI NANI WARTABONE NATIONAL PARK, N. Sulawesi (JP): Crouching beneath the rain-forest canopy in the dead of night, a group of 40 people -- university students, NGO members and forest rangers -- is...
Tue, 01 May 2001
Governor's accountability speech accepted
Governor's accountability speech accepted JAKARTA (JP): The City Council accepted on Monday Governor Sutiyoso's accountability speech and approved the city budget for the 2000 administrative year.In a closed ballot, 70 councillors voted to accept the governor's speech, eight rejected the speech and...
Tue, 01 May 2001
KL plans to bolster airport
KL plans to bolster airport KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia is looking for ways to turn its main airport into a regional aviation hub, including strategies to increase flight frequencies and improving operational and service standards, a government-appointed economic body said Monday.
Tue, 01 May 2001
China holds key to Asian economic stability: Report
China holds key to Asian economic stability: Report SINGAPORE (AFP): China holds the key to Asian economic stability amid the U.S.-led global slowdown and Japan's decade- long economic stagnation, according to a regional report.
Tue, 01 May 2001
Former BI governor Mooy questioned over graft case
Former BI governor Mooy questioned over graft case JAKARTA (JP): Former Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Adrianus Mooy testified at the Attorney General's Office on Monday over a Rp 1.1 trillion (US$91.67 million) graft case in state-owned investment company PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia (BPUI).