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Fri, 25 May 2001
RI's Taufik seeded third in World Badminton C'ships
RI's Taufik seeded third in World Badminton C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Ahead of the World Badminton Championships, none of the Indonesian shuttlers have been listed as the top seeds at the biennial event to take place at the San Pablo Stadium in Seville, Spain from June 3 to June 10.
Fri, 25 May 2001
Tae kwon do team for SEA Games announced
Tae kwon do team for SEA Games announced JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tae kwon do Association (TI) announced its core squad for the final gear-up for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games."Team members were named on Wednesday following an evaluation meeting considering tae kwon doins'...
Fri, 25 May 2001
KPU members to facilitate elections fairly
KPU members to facilitate elections fairly 5. SukaR (22) -- 26pts MM 2cols 2lines (16x2)'Sukarno opposed to national chauvinism'
Fri, 25 May 2001
Water supply may return to normal within two weeks
Water supply may return to normal within two weeks JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of Jakartans will live with less or even no tap water in the next two weeks while the government rebuilds the collapsed West Tarum dike in Kali Malang, East Jakarta.
Fri, 25 May 2001
Bora stays cool on China's chances against Indonesia
Bora stays cool on China's chances against Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Chinese team coach Velibor 'Bora' Milutinovic stayed cool on his team's chances of beating host Indonesia in the last match of the Group Nine Asia Zone 2002 World Cup qualifier at Bung Karno stadium on Sunday.
Fri, 25 May 2001
Ericsson ties up with locals to develop Net
Ericsson ties up with locals to develop Net JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications infrastructure provider PT Ericsson Indonesia said here on Wednesday that it would cooperate with local application companies to develop mobile Internet services in the country.Ericsson Indonesia's president Mats H.
Fri, 25 May 2001
IBRA rejects Chandra Asri's debt workout
IBRA rejects Chandra Asri's debt workout JAKARTA (JP): Almost three weeks after the ministerial Financial Sector Policy Committee approved a restructuring scheme for the US$730 million foreign debts of olefins producer PT Chandra Asri, nothing has yet been done to finalize the agreement, informed...
Fri, 25 May 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,800 150 4,876,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 62,000 AGIS 135 0 660,000 Alakasa 125 0 0 Alfa...
Fri, 25 May 2001
Thousands mark Poso riots
Thousands mark Poso riots PALU, Central Sulawesi: Thousands of Poso residents packed the Darussalam Mosque here on Wednesday to commemorate the first anniversary of the Poso riots.Participants were mostly Poso residents who are sheltering in the provincial capital.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Swiss group to own 74.5% of Semen Cibinong
Swiss group to own 74.5% of Semen Cibinong JAKARTA (JP): The Swiss-based cement group Holcim Ltd., formerly known as Holderbank Financiere Glaris Ltd., plans to raise its stake to 74.5 percent in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Cibinong, as part of the latter's debt restructuring deal.
Thu, 24 May 2001
OPEC to maintain
OPEC to maintain current output VIENNA (AFP): OPEC is unlikely to increase oil output next month despite a resurgence of prices, but could hold another special meeting to review the situation if they continue to soar, its head said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 May 2001
JP/10/caption
JP/10/caption JP/Alex LumiAUTOMOTIVE MEETING: Publicly listed PT Astra International president Theodore P. Rachmat (center) talks to vice president Budi Setiadharma (right), as chief commissioner A.R. Ramly looks on.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Govt economic
Govt economic policies The Jakarta Post's comment about our country's problems and the government's economic team's performance in an editorial titled Bitter medicine on May 17, contains a number of factual errors.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Govt economic
Govt economic policies The Jakarta Post's comment about our country's problems and the government's economic team's performance in an editorial titled Bitter medicine on May 17, contains a number of factual errors.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Sinar Mas ready to swap assets pledged to IBRA
Sinar Mas ready to swap assets pledged to IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The Sinar Mas Group said on Wednesday it was willing to replace assets pledged as collateral to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), if the asset pledge violated capital market regulations.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Charity concert a celebration of Verdi's greatness
Charity concert a celebration of Verdi's greatnessBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): In observance of the centenary anniversary of the death of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), the Mines and Energy Society Bimasena will hold a concert presenting the composer's celebrated operatic pieces.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Indonesia's corn import ban to benefit U.S., Thai producers
Indonesia's corn import ban to benefit U.S., Thai producers SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): U.S. corn producers are expected to carve a bigger market share in Indonesia's corn market following the country's ban on imports from Argentina and China, industry participants said.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Back to basics in monetary policy
Back to basics in monetary policy This is the first of two articles on monetary policy by Tubagus Feridhanusetyawan, senior economist and head of economic affairs at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Garuda to resume flights to Fukuoka in July
Garuda to resume flights to Fukuoka in July JAKARTA (JP): National flagship carrier PT Garuda Indonesia will resume its international flights to Fukuoka early in July to take advantage of the growing demand for travel to this Japanese city.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Attitude is not everything at Neu Diva bar
Attitude is not everything at Neu Diva bar JAKARTA (JP): Don't be fooled by the name. No self-respecting diva would be caught dead in the Neu Diva bar, plunking her well- toned fanny down on the ratty couch and resting her immaculately clad feet on the cracked and stained concrete floor.
Thu, 24 May 2001
The military and politics
The military and politics Indonesians can sigh a deep breath of relief; the threat of a direct confrontation between the embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid on one side and the military, or TNI, and the House of Representatives on the other has been averted -- for now.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Astra to hedge 20% of debts as 1Q losses surge
Astra to hedge 20% of debts as 1Q losses surge JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed auto manufacturer PT Astra International plans to hedge up to 20 percent of its US$800 million in debts, as the rupiah sent its first quarter net loss to Rp 515 billion (about $45.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 25, 2001
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 25, 2001Exhibitions * Advertising Postcards, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Modern Indonesian Literature, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), May 31.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Summitplast to open third plastic factory next month
Summitplast to open third plastic factory next month JAKARTA (JP) : Publicly listed plastic component producer PT Summitplast Interbenua will commence next month the operation of its third factory at its industrial compound in the Lippo Cikarang industrial estate in West Java.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Jazz duo Tuck & Patti make beautiful music on and off stage
Jazz duo Tuck & Patti make beautiful music on and off stage ____________________________________________________________ Singapore hummed to the beat of jazz last weekend during the first Singapore International Jazz Festival.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Hundreds of farmers left homeless, jobless
Hundreds of farmers left homeless, jobless BOGOR (JP): Hundreds of farmers in three different hamlets in Bogor regency were left homeless and jobless as their 11-hectare plot of land was forcibly taken from them in compliance with a Cibinong District court ruling.
Wed, 23 May 2001
If Gus Dur goes, is it for the better or worse?
If Gus Dur goes, is it for the better or worse? HONG KONG: The struggle for the Indonesian presidency is intensifying. The latest speculation is that President Abdurrahman Wahid will declare a state of emergency as a way to stay in office.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Megawati denies rumors of conflict with Abdurrahman
Megawati denies rumors of conflict with Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri asserted that her close relationship with President Abdurrahman Wahid, her long-time friend, remained intact although they were split over many political matters.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Gus Dur summons TNI chief
Gus Dur summons TNI chief JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid summoned Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Admiral Widodo A.S. on Tuesday amid growing speculations of a rift between the head of state and his generals.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Over 1,000 shipping firms may lose operating permits
Over 1,000 shipping firms may lose operating permits JAKARTA (JP): Over 1,000 shipping companies will lose their operating permits if they still fail to comply with a new shipping deregulation ruling which comes into force in October this year.
Wed, 23 May 2001
10 major investors bid for BCA shares
10 major investors bid for BCA shares JAKARTA (JP): More than 10 local and foreign institutional investors have submitted bids for Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares, a senior official of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 23 May 2001
British comedians to entertain Jakartans
British comedians to entertain Jakartans JAKARTA (JP): Two British comedians are scheduled to perform in Jakarta on Wednesday at Kempinski Hotel Plaza in Central Jakarta at 7:30 p.m.The comedians are Bill Bailey and Mickey Hutton.
Wed, 23 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.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Experts warn of lack of rules on genetic engineering
Experts warn of lack of rules on genetic engineering JAKARTA (JP): Environmental experts warned on Tuesday that Indonesia lacked regulations and precautionary principles concerning the widespread promotion of genetic engineering technology.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Discotheque visitors mob thief
Discotheque visitors mob thief JAKARTA (JP): Visitors at Java Jave discotheque on Jl Tanah Abang Raya in Central Jakarta mobbed a man, who was caught red handed stealing a bag belonging to one of the discotheque visitors early on Tuesday.Tanah Abang Subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Hendrawan aims to win in Sudirman Cup, World C'ships
Hendrawan aims to win in Sudirman Cup, World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): The 2000 Olympics silver medalist Hendrawan is aiming for victory in both the Sudirman Cup mixed team event and the World Championships in his final appearance in both events.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Vietnam awards power license
Vietnam awards power license HANOI (Reuters): Vietnam on Tuesday granted a license for energy giant BP to go ahead with a US$359 million gas-fired power plant in the south of the country, officials said.
Wed, 23 May 2001
China demand may rescue Asia gold market
China demand may rescue Asia gold market TOKYO (Reuters): Asian demand for gold has been lackluster this year as slowing economies have hurt jewelry offtake and industrial use, although China may revive the market as it liberalizes the domestic gold trade, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Global Stock Index May.22
Global Stock Index May.22 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 11337.92 +36.18 +0.32 May 21 Nasdaq 2305.59 +106.71 +4.85 May 21 S&P 500 1312.83 +20.87 +1.62 May 21London FTSE 100 5990.00 +48.40 +0.81 IntradayTokyo Nikkei 225 14091.19 -85.64 -0.60 Close Nikkei 300 276.56 -1.02 -0.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Pedicab driver tried for theft
Pedicab driver tried for theft CIREBON, West Java: A pedicab driver was tried on Tuesday for stealing five sets of brass scales, mistakenly thought to be made of gold, in the Pasalaran traditional market of Weru village.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Tibet lucky to have China
Tibet lucky to have China I would like to comment on the article titled 'Shameless' pact backs China's Tibet stance by Bill Smith which appeared in The Jakarta Post on May 19, 2001. Mr. Bill Smith seems to have forgotten three other shameless pacts signed by Great Britain, all of which explicitly...
Wed, 23 May 2001
Parties doubtful of Gus Dur's impeachment
Parties doubtful of Gus Dur's impeachment JAKARTA (JP): With support aplenty for a People's Consultative Assembly special session to impeach President Abdurrahman Wahid, a top official of the National Awakening Party (PKB) faction in the Assembly says signs of apprehension are visible among the...
Wed, 23 May 2001
Rebels recruit to fight drugs
Rebels recruit to fight drugs BANGKOK (AP): A Myanmar rebel group claims to have recruited 870 new guerrillas, saying their first task would be to fight a pro-Yangon ethnic army blamed for much of the drug production and smuggling in the Golden Triangle.
Wed, 23 May 2001
WHO assembly debates resolution
WHO assembly debates resolution GENEVA (AFP): World health officials on Tuesday closed an annual assembly dominated by discussions on the access to anti- AIDS drugs and a disagreement between rich and poor countries over a 20 million dollar funding shortfall for 2002.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Seeds fail to flower as Rios and Hrbaty go down
Seeds fail to flower as Rios and Hrbaty go down ST POLTEN, Austria (Agencies): Top seed Dominik Hrbaty of Slovakia and Chile's out of sorts third seed Marcelo Rios both exited Monday in the first round of the US$450,000 ATP tournament here.
Wed, 23 May 2001
U.S. Dollar Rates May.22
U.S. Dollar Rates May.22 Latest Previous %Change Yen 123.19-24 122.59-69 +0.49Euro* 0.8714-15 0.8769-74 -0.63Sterling 1.4361-65 1.4398-08 -0.26Swiss Franc 1.7586-96 1.7474-84 +0.64Canadian Dollar* 1.5410-20 1.5370-80 +0.26Australian Dollar* 0.5246-51 0.5264-69 -0.34New Zealand Dollar 0.4248-53 0.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Globalization key to future, says Clinton
Globalization key to future, says Clinton DUBLIN (AFP): Former U.S. president Bill Clinton urged countries to work closer together to alleviate world poverty, in a speech in Dublin on the latest leg of his lucrative speaking tour.
Wed, 23 May 2001
BI stratifies banking industry into 4 categories
BI stratifies banking industry into 4 categories JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia has proposed that the country's overcrowded banking industry be regrouped into four strata in a bid to help restructure the ailing sector.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Is having a sissy for a son cause for concern?
Is having a sissy for a son cause for concern?By Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): The increased public prominence of gays and lesbians in the last 20 years has made sexual identity in children a more pressing issue for some parents.
Wed, 23 May 2001
Students rally against Golkar
Students rally against Golkar PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hundreds of students from various universities in Purwokerto staged a rally here on Tuesday, demanding that Golkar party be banned from participating in the 2004 general election due to past indiscretions.