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Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Sutiyoso meets Quinones and cancels interview
Sutiyoso meets Quinones and cancels interview JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso canceled an interview with Antara chief Muhammad Sobari on Thursday after receiving a courtesy call from Miss Universe Denise Quinones August of Puerto Rico.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Mathias Wenda to be deported from PNG
Mathias Wenda to be deported from PNG JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The Papua New Guinea government will deport some 30 to 40 Irianese border crossers, including Free Papua Movement (OPM) separatist leader Mathias Wenda and his assistant Simon Alum, the Indonesian consul for Papua New Guinea said on...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
PT KAI cancels 7 trains due to damaged bridge
PT KAI cancels 7 trains due to damaged bridge JAKARTA (JP): State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia canceled on Thursday seven trains departing from Jakarta to Semarang, Central Java, and Surabaya, East Java, due to a damaged railway bridge in Comal, Pemalang regency, Central Java.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
S'pore port facing slump
S'pore port facing slump SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore's share of regional container volume is expected to shrink by more than 15 per cent by 2015 amid rising competition from other ports, a maritime consultancy's forecast said on Thursday.The U.K.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Government refused to execute FSPC's 30 debt workout decisions
Government refused to execute FSPC's 30 debt workout decisions JAKARTA (JP): The director general of financial institutions at the finance ministry, Darmin Nasution, denied on Thursday an accusation that the ministry had been undermining corporate debt restructuring deals approved by the Financial...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Stalling debt workout
Stalling debt workout One cannot help but feel flabbergasted by the disclosure by the executive secretary of the Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC), Syafruddin Tumenggung, that the finance minister had simply refused to implement hundreds of debt restructuring deals already approved by the...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Art in Italian and Indonesian Ceramics in the framework of the Indonesian-Italian Workshop on Advanced and Conventional Ceramics, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Agus says TNI rejects human rights training
Agus says TNI rejects human rights training JAKARTA (JP): The international workshop on crimes against humanity ended on Thursday in controversy over the need to adopt human rights principles in the military.It was the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief of territorial affairs Lt. Gen.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Alfresco funky time with Moussa Diallo Quartet
Alfresco funky time with Moussa Diallo QuartetBy Jim Read JAKARTA (JP): There was only a light breeze wafting through the piazza at Kafe Taman Semanggi on Wednesday evening, so the aroma of clove cigarettes mingled with the smoke from the nearby satay stalls and lingered in the air.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Indonesian athletes in good form except soccer players: Officials
Indonesian athletes in good form except soccer players: Officials JAKARTA (JP): All the Indonesian athletes being prepared for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September are in relatively good physical condition except for the soccer players.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Fresh troops arrive in Ambon
Fresh troops arrive in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: A fresh batch of soldiers from Central Java's 410 infantry battalion was deployed here on Thursday, replacing 407 infantry battalion personnel, also from Central Java, who had served in the troubled Maluku and North Maluku provinces for more than nine...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
RI to join Portuguese expo
RI to join Portuguese expo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will participate for the first time in the annual International Trade Fair to be held from 30 June to July 8 in Lisbon, Portugal, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Government plans to sell 15% stake in Sucofindo
Government plans to sell 15% stake in Sucofindo JAKARTA (JP): The government will sell about 15 percent of its shares in state-owned surveying company PT Sucofindo as part of the company's privatization plan, a senior executive of the company said.Sucofindo's president Didie B.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Every computer needs a peripheral
Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Singapore denies 'conspiracy' in corporate forays
Singapore denies 'conspiracy' in corporate forays SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore government Thursday denied the existence of a conspiracy in the overseas expansion drive of local firms after Australian carrier Qantas blasted the city- state's business ambitions.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
JP/2/DAYAK
JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Asia-Pacific to lead global wireless growth: Executive
Asia-Pacific to lead global wireless growth: Executive SINGAPORE (AFP): The Asia Pacific region will remain the fastest-growing market for wireless telecommunications, with China projected for more explosive growth, a top industry executive said on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Rupiah rate June 21
Rupiah rate June 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,818.00 11,818.00 11,261.00 11,375.00Australian dollar 1 5,614.54 6,139.45 5,844.46 5,909.31Austrian schilling 1 672.26 734.83 699.79 707.28Belgian franc 1 229.31 250.66 238.70 241.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Four injured in fresh Poso violence
Four injured in fresh Poso violence POSO, Central Sulawesi (JP): A band of armed men wearing ninja outfits wounded two villagers during their assault on a minivan in the village of Pinedapa as tension continued to escalate here on Wednesday.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Regions show greater interest in deficit bonds
Regions show greater interest in deficit bonds JAKARTA (JP): Interest in "deficit" bonds is growing as more of the wealthy provinces seek attractive investment options to spend their budget surpluses, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Miroto Dance at Erasmus Huis
Miroto Dance at Erasmus Huis JAKARTA (JP): The Dutch cultural center, the Erasmus Huis, will host on Friday evening two performances.The program will begin with the Javanese Miroto Dance Company's composition called "Merge", which will combine music, poetry, dance, shadow and light.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
APP halts bond payments due to foreign pressure
APP halts bond payments due to foreign pressure JAKARTA (JP): The four Indonesian units of the heavily indebted company, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), are seeking to reimpose a debt standstill over principle and interest payments to rupiah bondholders, citing pressure from foreign creditors.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Arroyo slams plots, says govt in control
Arroyo slams plots, says govt in control MANILA (Reuters): Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo vowed on Thursday to quell any plots against her and said the government was in control.Arroyo, faced with a 26-day hostage crisis in the south of the country and an upsurge of kidnappings in the...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Overweight women can shine in fashion stakes
Overweight women can shine in fashion stakesBy Muara Bagdja JAKARTA (JP): No matter what her size and shape, every woman can look attractive as long as she knows how to make the most of her appearance.Overweight women are no exception -- they can appear presentable, even graceful, if they make the...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 25 61,000 Adindo Foresta 115 0 40,000 AGIS 145 -5 1,573,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
President and MPR lack vision
President and MPR lack visionFrom Rakyat MerdekaI agree with Mr. Moh. Otas IG's letter to the editor published on June 17, 2001 titled It is true, there were two incompetent presidents. Why? Because the last two presidents, namely Habibie and Abdurrahman Wahid, as well as the Consultative People's...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
In search of a crowd at BcBar on Jl. Thamrin
In search of a crowd at BcBar on Jl. Thamrin JAKARTA (JP): After a round of phone calls to friends on a boring Wednesday night, it was off to BcBar -- which we remembered as once crowded to the hilt but is now only open three nights a week. Wednesday, thankfully, is one of them.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Mayon volcano spews more lava
Mayon volcano spews more lava MANILA (AP): Lava flowed 1.5 kilometers down the side of one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines on Thursday, but scientists don't believe it's about to erupt.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology met to discuss whether to raise its public...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
22 pipe bombs exploded in Tuesday's blast: Police
22 pipe bombs exploded in Tuesday's blast: Police JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Forensics Laboratory declared on Thursday that 22 pipe bombs, not three, had exploded in an empty room of a two-story boardinghouse in Pancoran, South Jakarta.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Painting exhibition by Yos Suprapto
Painting exhibition by Yos Suprapto JAKARTA (JP): The National Gallery will open a 10-day painting exhibition by artist Yos Suprapto on Friday, which also includes a cultural dialogue, a collaborative artwork project and a workshop.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Malaysian palmoil ends flat
Malaysian palmoil ends flat KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures closed mostly flat on Thursday as players waited for fresh direction, traders said."The market tried to hold because players believe the 800 ringgit support level will stay.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Asian currencies mostly down; central bank fears ease pain
Asian currencies mostly down; central bank fears ease pain SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies suffered a relapse late Thursday as the Japanese yen's recent reprieve proved to be short-lived, dealers said.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Thales wins RI air contract
Thales wins RI air contract LE BOURGET, France (AFX): Thales said it signed the first phase of a contract worth 50 million euros to supply defense systems to Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) jets destined for the Indonesian air force.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
U.S. Dollar Rates June.21
U.S. Dollar Rates June.21 Latest Previous %Change Yen 124.15-25 123.75-85 +0.32 Euro* 0.8554-59 0.8546-50 +0.09 Sterling 1.4094-01 1.3969-73 +0.89 Swiss Franc 1.7777-82 1.7857-67 -0.45 Canadian Dollar* 1.5288-98 1.5330-40 -0.27 Australian Dollar* 0.5175-80 0.5189-94 -0.27 New Zealand Dollar 0.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Christian urged to resolve coach dispute with Taufik
Christian urged to resolve coach dispute with Taufik JAKARTA (JP): Sangkuriang Graha Sarana (SGS) manager Lutfi Hamid urged the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) training director, Christian Hadinata, to discuss, in person, with world number two shuttler Taufik Hidayat about coach Mulyo...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Minister plays down impact of fuel price hike
Minister plays down impact of fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): New Coordinating Minister for the Economy Burhanuddin Abdullah played down the impact of the fuel price hike despite mass media reports describing significant price increases of many commodities throughout the country.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Legal battle over biotech products kicks off
Legal battle over biotech products kicks off JAKARTA (JP): The start of what will likely be a long and arduous legal battle on genetically modified seeds began on Thursday when the State Administrative Court began hearing a suit filed by 72 non-governmental organizations seeking the striking down...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Today, the Philippines celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence. It is an occasion for every Filipino to look back with pride on our past. For in struggles against colonizers and foreign aggressors, in the fight against tyranny and...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Sulawesi governors back special session
Sulawesi governors back special session MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Governors of all provinces in Sulawesi have voiced their support for the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August as a constitutional solution to the nation's protracted crisis.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services The information technology (IT) industry in the Philippines has been going through remarkable progress and growth in recent years. In the hardware sector, the Philippines' semiconductor and electronics industries have been growing at...
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Director Deocampo at center stage for Philippine film fest
Director Deocampo at center stage for Philippine film festBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Tall, slim and boyish at 42, Nick Deocampo does not look like someone all too ready to rattle the moral conventions which define society.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Legislators cause a stir over new washing machine privileges
Legislators cause a stir over new washing machine privileges JAKARTA (JP): While most people in the country are enraged over the soaring prices of commodities, House of Representatives legislators have their attention fixed on expensive washing machines they claim to be one of their standard perks.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Cellular phone robber shot dead
Cellular phone robber shot dead JAKARTA (JP): A cellular phone robber was shot dead in front of Senen shopping center on Jl. Senen Raya in Central Jakarta while attempting to escape arrest on Thursday morning.Central Jakarta police chief of detectives Comr.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Investors online with JSX
Investors online with JSX JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors will soon be able to trade online through the Jakarta Stock Exchange following a deal on Wednesday between banking group DBS Group Holding Ltd. (DBS) and online financial service firm TD Waterhouse Groups Inc.
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Cipto complains of less space for the dead
Cipto complains of less space for the dead JAKARTA (JP): The corpses of the four people killed in last month's bomb blast that leveled the Iskandar Muda Acehnese dormitory here are still being kept in the morgue of the Cipto Mangunkusumo Public Hospital.
Thu, 21 Jun 2001
SEA Games core team in July
SEA Games core team in July JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) will announce its core team for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games before leaving for a series of friendlies in Perth, Western Australia, from July 16 to July 24.SEA Games team manager Irawadi D.
Thu, 21 Jun 2001
Sumitomo Corp, Nissho Iwai plan to form LNG alliance
Sumitomo Corp, Nissho Iwai plan to form LNG alliance TOKYO (Reuters): Japanese trading houses Sumitomo Corp and Nissho Iwai Corp on Wednesday announced an alliance in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business in a bid to tackle heightened global competition.
Thu, 21 Jun 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Thu, 21 Jun 2001
BSP takes hit on low commodity prices
BSP takes hit on low commodity prices JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantation (BSP) suffered a net loss of Rp 55.7 billion (about US$4.95 million) in the first quarter of this year due to a sharp drop in rubber and crude palm oil (CPO) prices.The figure was higher than the Rp 8.