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Tue, 29 May 2001
City police not equipped to handle major rioting
City police not equipped to handle major rioting JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Yacob said on Monday that the police would not be able to handle a situation like the May 1998 riots and have therefore deployed maximum security personnel in the capital to prevent such an...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Arun must resume operations soon: Govt
Arun must resume operations soon: Govt SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc. must resume operations at its Arun gas field in the next few weeks in order to meet demand for liquefied natural gas in the peak demand summer season, Indonesia's Minister of Mines and Energy Purnomo...
Tue, 29 May 2001
New leader will still face complex challenges: Mari
New leader will still face complex challenges: Mari JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's prospective new leader would still have to deal with the complex challenges of economic recovery and political stability, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) economist Mari Pangestu warned on Monday.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Laborers threaten to strike
Laborers threaten to strike JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of laborers staged a rally that stretched from the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration to the Hotel Indonesia roundabout on Monday, demanding better wages and severance payments.
Tue, 29 May 2001
President's executive order has no legal footing: Experts
President's executive order has no legal footing: Experts JAKARTA (JP): The old order changes, yielding place to new, but an executive order by President Abdurrahman Wahid does not and will not change the situation in the country as it has no legal footing.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Batik Prameswari, by Enka Batik, at Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until May 31.Performances* Sundanese Traditional Performance, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Thai firms face pressure on free float rules
Thai firms face pressure on free float rules BANGKOK (Reuters): About a quarter of listed Thai firms are under pressure to offer more shares to the public or face eventual delisting, as the stock exchange strives to boost liquidity and improve overall market attractiveness.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Graft watchdog urges govt not to pay OPIC claim
Graft watchdog urges govt not to pay OPIC claim JAKARTA (JP): An independent corruption watchdog urged the government on Monday not to pay a US$260 million-worth insurance claim by the United States owned Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), as the claim was linked to a power project...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Independent body needed to spur IT investment: IFC
Independent body needed to spur IT investment: IFC JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's financial arm for the private sector, has suggested that Indonesia speed up the establishment of an independent telecommunication regulator in a bid to encourage foreign...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Tanker sinks in Malacca Strait
Tanker sinks in Malacca Strait KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Marine police on Monday rescued 12 Indonesian crew members of a Panama-registered tanker when their vessel sank after colliding with another tanker in the narrow waters off Malaysia's west coast.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Eradicating KKN
Eradicating KKNFrom RepublikaAllow me to suggest that, in the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), those involved in these practices must be given a chance to repent if they are willing to admit their misconduct and surrender to the government part of what they have unlawfully...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Leaders abuse religion for gain
Leaders abuse religion for gainBy Hery Haryanto Azumi JAKARTA (JP): Islamic movements in Indonesia's era of transition are marked by their declining sociocultural roles and an increase in their political orientation.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Commuter passengers stranded
Commuter passengers stranded JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of train commuters heading to Jakarta from Bekasi were stranded on Monday morning at railway stations along the Bekasi to Jakarta route due to electrical problems.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Housewives protest over brothels
Housewives protest over brothels WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Hundreds of housewives from the United Women's Organization took to the streets here on Monday to complain about brothels in their neighborhood.The housewives went round the small town during the morning to locations which were believed to be...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Police deployed to guard school exam papers
Police deployed to guard school exam papers JAKARTA (JP): The national final examinations for high school students began on Monday with the deployment of police officers at certain schools.The police were assigned to watch over the examinations at, among others, SMUN 68 high school on Jl.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Airport taxes to rise by up to 100% in June
Airport taxes to rise by up to 100% in June JAKARTA (JP): The country's two major state-owned airport operators announced on Monday a plan to increase airport taxes imposed on passengers flying overseas by 50 percent to 100 percent in June.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Malaysian journalists stage protest
Malaysian journalists stage protest KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Opponents took to the streets Monday to protest the planned takeover of two influential Chinese-language newspapers by allies of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who shrugged off fears of political interference and refused to block...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Yen weakness pulls down Asian currencies
Yen weakness pulls down Asian currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A combination of yen weakness and local factors pushed Asian currencies lower across the region Monday, with the New Taiwan dollar plunging nearly 3 percent after the central bank quit propping up the currency late in the session.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Fewer tourists to S'pore
Fewer tourists to S'pore SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore tourist arrivals fell 3.8 percent year-on-year to 612,800 in April, caught by downturns in its two biggest markets, Indonesia and Japan, the Singapore Tourism Board said Monday.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Order issued to restore security
Order issued to restore security JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid issued on Monday an executive order instructing his top security minister to take steps to prevent disorder brought about by the frenzied political climate.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Fan sent to hospital after clash
Fan sent to hospital after clash JAKARTA (JP): One of 25 soccer supporters from Semarang, Central Java, rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) after local residents attacked them at Manggarai railway station in South Jakarta on Sunday evening, died on Monday.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Enron, India utility dispute intensifies
Enron, India utility dispute intensifies BOMBAY (Reuters): A dispute between U.S. energy giant Enron Corp and an Indian utility has worsened ahead of a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the fate of the controversial US$2.9 billion project.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Factions reject new council structure
Factions reject new council structure JAKARTA (JP): Almost all party factions urged the city administration on Monday to review its proposed bylaw on a new city organizational structure with particular attention to the command line between the governor and his subordinates.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Top security alert imposed, violence flares up in E. Java
Top security alert imposed, violence flares up in E. Java SURABAYA, East Java (JP): As police called for a top security alert throughout the country amid the heightened tension between members of the political elite, riots hit several towns of East Java province on Monday when thousands of...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Local,foreign guests flee from RP kidnap island
Local,foreign guests flee from RP kidnap island ARRECIFE, Philippines (AFP): Dozens of foreign and local guests fled an upmarket resort in this western Philippine island on Monday, grateful they were spared by Muslim guerrillas who kidnapped 20 other people.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Natural disaster put the squeeze on once popular Garut orange
Natural disaster put the squeeze on once popular Garut orangeBy Kafil Yamin SAMARANG, West Java (JP): Haji Ridwan died two years ago, but he is still talked about in his home village of Samarang, Garut, some 45 kilometers from Bandung.
Tue, 29 May 2001
G-15
G-15 G-15 ministers begin globalization talks. Page 2 Seribu Seribu Island residents living in dark times. Page 3 Economy A double-barreled economic solution and its hair trigger. Page 5Soccer Nine-man Milan holds Roma 1-1 in Serie A.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Six factions to go ahead with special session
Six factions to go ahead with special session JAKARTA (JP): Ignoring embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid's executive order, major House factions said on Monday they would go ahead with their plan to call for a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly.
Tue, 29 May 2001
A bright idea
A bright ideaFrom Suara KaryaSometime ago I read an article about kancil (small vehicles) in Suara Karya. The kancil -- a gas-fueled vehicle capable of seating four passengers -- is slated for mass production to replace the bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle).
Tue, 29 May 2001
Australian exports to ASEAN up
Australian exports to ASEAN up SYDNEY (AFP): Australian exports to Southeast Asia jumped by 34 percent to a record A$15.1 billion (US$7.92 billion) last year despite political uncertainty in some countries, officials said Monday.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Indorayon rating withdrawn
Indorayon rating withdrawn JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): Moody's Investors Service said it affirmed and then withdrew the 'Ca' rating on PT Inti Indorayon's US$150 million senior notes and $110 million guaranteed notes.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Political foes dismiss executive order
Political foes dismiss executive order JAKARTA (JP): Senior political figures outside President Abdurrahman Wahid's camp dismissed the newly issued executive order, describing it as a mere "announcement" with little statutory weight.
Tue, 29 May 2001
How much longer can beeper operators go?
How much longer can beeper operators go? JAKARTA (JP): The recent breakthrough of three local GSM operators in introducing a joint SMS service have undoubtedly boosted message sending via cellular phones in the country.But one party is left behind: radio paging operators.
Tue, 29 May 2001
A feasible solution
A feasible solution As the political tension in Indonesia escalates and the plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR) is around the corner, as an ordinary citizen I would like to suggest the following: * Mr. Akbar Tandjung should resign as DPR's speaker.
Tue, 29 May 2001
Chandra Asri deal not final: Prijadi
Chandra Asri deal not final: Prijadi JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesian Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Monday a debt deal for petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri was still subject to change even though it has been approved by the powerful state financial sector policy committee (KKSK).
Tue, 29 May 2001
Borobudur replica in Viennese museum
Borobudur replica in Viennese museum SEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto is to officially present a replica of Borobudur temple to a museum of tourism in the capital of Austria, Vienna, during his visit to the city on June 3 the chairman of Central Java's trade chamber,...
Tue, 29 May 2001
Gus Dur is clean, says AGO
Gus Dur is clean, says AGO JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office announced late on Monday that President Abdurrahman Wahid was not involved in two financial scandals, which have led him to be threatened with impeachment.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Megawati takes in quick trip to Blitar
Megawati takes in quick trip to Blitar JAKARTA (JP): Amid the political uproar in the capital, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri made a sudden visit to the grave of her father, founding president Sukarno, in Blitar, East Java on Sunday.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Emergency still on cards: Gus Dur aide
Emergency still on cards: Gus Dur aide JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's camp continued to hustle for a political solution on Sunday as aides to the embattled President again warned that a state of civil emergency remained on the cards if censure proceedings persisted.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Transsexuals deliver AIDS awareness to their own
Transsexuals deliver AIDS awareness to their ownBy Sulistyo Budi N YOGYAKARTA (JP): Every city has its hangouts for transsexuals, where they can be seen sauntering along the street or waiting in dark parks late at night, often dressed up in garish, in-your- face attire.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Political blackmail
Political blackmail In his desperate attempt to cling to power, President Abdurrahman Wahid has increasingly resorted to tactics such as threats, intimidation and political blackmail that have put the nation on a dangerous course.
Mon, 28 May 2001
[i]The main opportunity lies in economic development while the
The main opportunity lies in economic development while the threats are "leftover" points of tension in the region ...
Mon, 28 May 2001
China, India Asia's most polluted
China, India Asia's most polluted SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's poorer and most populous countries China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia are perceived to be the most polluted, while Singapore, Malaysia and Japan are the cleanest, a regional survey showed.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Session, rate hikes spur increase in food supply
Session, rate hikes spur increase in food supply JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has increased its stocks of staple food in anticipation of a possible increase in food demand ahead of the much anticipated plenary session of the House of Representatives on May 30 that could spark civil unrest.
Mon, 28 May 2001
England to rely on doubles players
England to rely on doubles players JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will decide its lineup in the opening campaign of the Sudirman Cup mixed team event against England on Tuesday morning at the latest."We are waiting for the second batch of arrivals this afternoon before holding an internal meeting which...
Mon, 28 May 2001
If a PDA device married a cell phone ...
If a PDA device married a cell phone ... JAKARTA (JP): In many countries, most premium users who invested substantially in high-end models of electronic devices, have bought a highly versatile cellular phone.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Candy for change
Candy for change It seems now on the island of gods that candy is money. This is the case when it comes to uang kembali or change. Many stores such as Bintang Supermarket, Circle K and Matahari department store in Kuta give their customers candy in lieu of a Rp 100 coin.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Proton's profit beats forecast
Proton's profit beats forecast KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian national carmaker Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd's (Proton) earnings in fiscal 2001 grew more than four-fold, boosted by brisk sales of its latest Waja model and contributions from its retailing arm.Net profit rose to 297.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Analysts express mild optimism about rupiah
Analysts express mild optimism about rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah may gain some strength as market players reserve mild optimism that legislators' key plenary session this week could open the way for Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri to assume the country's leadership, analysts said.
Mon, 28 May 2001
Shadow terminal at Cengkareng
Shadow terminal at CengkarengFrom Warta KotaThe traffic conditions in Jakarta are really horrible. This is caused, among other things, by traffic officers' ignorance of drivers who are undisciplined. Take, for example, the Cengkareng crossroad in West Jakarta.