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Thu, 14 Jun 2001
PSM beats Pusam in goalfest
PSM beats Pusam in goalfest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Defending league champions PSM beat visitors Putra Samarinda (Pusam) of East Kalimantan 7-0 in the eastern division's second qualifying round match of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Much ado over a decree
Much ado over a decree As labor unions protest in major cities in Indonesia almost on a daily basis, to demand the revocation of two controversial ministerial decrees, it is very easy to lose perspective of what is at the core of the row.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Donors told to meet E. Timor promises
Donors told to meet E. Timor promises CANBERRA (Reuters): The World Bank called on the international community on Wednesday to meet promises of aid to impoverished East Timor as it struggles to rebuild for future independence after being laid to waste by Indonesian militias.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
PAS rethinking its image to seek non-Muslims' support
PAS rethinking its image to seek non-Muslims' supportBy Joceline Tan KUALA LUMPUR: The recent annual congress of Malaysia's biggest opposition party, Parti Islam SeMalaysia, or PAS, was worthy of a political party waiting to form the next government of Malaysia.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Cartoons by 16 Balinese cartoonists, Gedung Titik Dua, Jl. W.R. Supratman, Denpasar, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until June 15. * Friends of the Reef, Hard Rock Hotel, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 14-15.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Labor protests turn violent
Labor protests turn violent JAKARTA (JP): Workers' protests turned to violence in the West Java capital of Bandung when thousands of demonstrators vandalized the provincial legislative council building, destroying and setting fire to more than 30 cars and at least 25 motorcycles on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Political tension keeping foreigners from Jakarta Fair
Political tension keeping foreigners from Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The current political tension has discouraged foreigners from participating in the forthcoming one-month-long Jakarta Fair that is due to open on Friday, an executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Guthrie starts paying IBRA
Guthrie starts paying IBRA KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. has started making payments to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency for its purchase of 25 oil palm estates, the Business Times reports, quoting unnamed sources.
Thu, 14 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...
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Police release Laskar Jihad commander from custody
Police release Laskar Jihad commander from custody JAKARTA (JP): The National Police released Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jammaah commander Ja'far Umar Thalib from custody on Tuesday, though the suspect remains under investigation.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Sports stadium becomes market
Sports stadium becomes marketFrom Media IndonesiaI feel called upon to talk about this matter in public because the condition of the area outside the main stadium of the 'Bung' Karno sports complex has now become the cause of increasing concern.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
German arrested for taxi theft
German arrested for taxi theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Baru Police detectives arrested late on Tuesday night a German man alleged to have stolen a Dian taxi and physically abused its driver last month.Kebayoran Lama Police chief Adj. Comr. Sihombing said the theft occurred at 1 a.m.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Mahfud slams TNI and police for disloyalty
Mahfud slams TNI and police for disloyalty JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. criticized the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police on Wednesday for resisting the policy of their superior President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, a move which he considered an offense of law.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
'No intimidation of Timorese refugees'
'No intimidation of Timorese refugees' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Willem T. da Costa denied on Wednesday the military intimidated East Timorese refugees into choosing to remain in Indonesia during last week's registration.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
PBI shuttlers thrive at Milo Open
PBI shuttlers thrive at Milo OpenBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Boys singles top seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro of the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) cruised to the US$9,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open quarterfinals after outclassing Yoga Uki Asah of West Java 15-2, 15-5.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
KL artists join chorus against security law
KL artists join chorus against security law KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): A group of Malaysian artists on Wednesday joined a chorus of opposition to a tough security law allowing detention without trial.The group, called Artis Pro Activ, expressed dismay at the detention of filmmaker and writer...
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Former president Soeharto stable after minor surgery
Former president Soeharto stable after minor surgery JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was in a stable condition on Wednesday after cardiologists at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta successfully installed a permanent pacemaker to normalize his uneven heartbeat.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Bomb explosion rocks Karachi amid strike
Bomb explosion rocks Karachi amid strike KARACHI (AP): A bomb explosion wracked the restive port city of Karachi on Wednesday as a strike by two ethnic groups paralyzed most parts of southern Sindh province.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Indonesia must see facts in East Timor saga
Indonesia must see facts in East Timor sagaBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA: It is time for the Indonesian elite, and the military (TNI) in particular, to get over Australia's role in concluding the sorry East Timor episode.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
President's political foes face investigation
President's political foes face investigation JAKARTA (JP): New Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa confirmed on Wednesday he would investigate corruption allegations against Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) member Arifin Panigoro.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Drug suspect's arrest tip of the iceberg in Bali's drug battle
Drug suspect's arrest tip of the iceberg in Bali's drug battleBy I Wayan Juniartha KUTA, Bali (JP): Chief of the Denpasar Police detectives unit Commissioner Cahyo Budi could hardly believe his eyes when he saw what was on a table in the corner of the room.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Street children live hard life with laughter, jokes
Street children live hard life with laughter, jokesBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): If you are riding on a bus, you might encounter young street poets. They can recite romantic poetry or make you laugh with funny pantun (traditional poetry).One such street poet is Januari, 21.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Government begins drive to make country healthy
Government begins drive to make country healthy JAKARTA (JP): The government launched on Wednesday a comprehensive health promotion drive to achieve the goals of the Healthy Indonesia 2010 program.The director general of public health at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Azrul Azwar, said...
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,525 0 332,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 0 AGIS 140 0 250,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,075 25...
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Armed attackers set MUI office on fire
Armed attackers set MUI office on fire BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A group of armed people burned down a building belonging to the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI)'s provincial chapter in Aceh on Wednesday.Nobody was killed in the attack on the 22-year-old convention hall, which took place at about 2 a.m.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
German artist paints Indonesian images
German artist paints Indonesian images JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing JakArt2001 festival seems to have stretched its arms far and wide to exhibit artworks of significant variety. Among them is German artist Andreas Torneberg, who is currently displaying about 20 of his artworks at Wisma Mitra Budaya...
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Palm oil ends mixed, shrugs off data
Palm oil ends mixed, shrugs off data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures gave up earlier gains and ended mixed in choppy trade on Wednesday as players brushed aside official estimates showing a sharp rise in exports.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
'Conflict maps' to deal with crime
'Conflict maps' to deal with crime PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The South Sumatra Police chief has introduced a new approach to curb the growth of the region's crime.Insp. Gen. Suparto, who assumed his post as provincial police chief only three months ago, said in Palembang on Wednesday that the...
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Singapore businessmen a kidnap risk in RP
Singapore businessmen a kidnap risk in RP MANILA (AFP): Singapore businessmen have become a kidnap risk in the Philippines, police said on Wednesday, but their plight has been overshadowed by the focus on rebels holding 28 U.S. and Filipino hostages in the south.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001
Limit number of airlines
Limit number of airlinesFrom Media IndonesiaOn May 13, 2001 I flew to Bali onboard a Garuda DC 10, flight number 406. The plane took off at 2:40 p.m., 20 minutes behind schedule. I was surprised to find only 60 passengers onboard the 250-seat plane.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Burhanuddin who?
Burhanuddin who? We mean no disrespect to Burhanuddin Abdullah, but his appointment as the government's new economic czar on Tuesday prompted more questions about President Abdurrahman Wahid's intentions or priorities in resolving the country's economic problems.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Remembering 'Bung' Karno
Remembering 'Bung' KarnoFrom Media IndonesiaThe commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sukarno (Bung Karno) was extremely touching, since his name has been so seldom heard for many years.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Bata to open 60 new stores this year
Bata to open 60 new stores this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Sepatu Bata, partly owned by Dutch firm Lagfin B.V., plans a major expansion program despite the country's ongoing economic uncertainty.Sepatu Bata president G.L.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Pertamina eyes alliances with foreign firms
Pertamina eyes alliances with foreign firms KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Indonesia's state-run Pertamina plans to reshape its upstream operations following the passage of the oil and gas bill by forming alliances with foreign partners and aggressively participating in domestic and overseas oil and gas...
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Military leaders hold hearing with House
Military leaders hold hearing with House JAKARTA (JP): In a show of unity amid moves to involve them in the ongoing conflict between politicians, senior Indonesian Military (TNI) officials attended on Tuesday a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Passed away at the age of 65
Passed away at the age of 65 in Bandung, West Java, on Monday, June 11, 2001TurkisiThe father of Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post's correspondent in BandungThe funeral took place at Sucen cemetery in Purworejo, Central Java, on Tuesday, June 12, 2001The management and staff of The Jakarta Post...
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Wajo plans lake festival
Wajo plans lake festival MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Wajo regency will organize a large, colorful festival beside Tempe Lake in August in conjunction with national independence celebrations.Asri Syamsuddin, head of marketing at the South Sulawesi Cultural and Tourism Agency, said he hoped the Tempe...
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Rupiah rate June 12
Rupiah rate June 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,745.00 11,745.00 11,189.00 11,301.00Australian dollar 1 5,599.22 6,126.19 5,830.59 5,894.60Austrian schilling 1 657.96 719.54 685.15 692.34Belgian franc 1 224.44 245.44 233.71 236.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Lampung textiles arrive for Jakarta anniversary
Lampung textiles arrive for Jakarta anniversaryBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): An exhibit of antique textile art that relies mostly on embroidery for its major design features has arrived for the first time in the capital.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Father beats up alleged rapist of his daughter
Father beats up alleged rapist of his daughter JAKARTA (JP): Upon knowing that his five-year-old girl had been raped, an angry father, Hutapea, beat up the alleged culprit, who was his own neighbor, in Bekasi on Tuesday morning.Hutapea, a resident of Jl.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
16 nations in anti-mine action
16 nations in anti-mine action SINGAPORE (AFP): A 16-nation anti-mine exercise involving the world's top naval powers formally opened here on Tuesday with a call for greater co-operation to keep the Western Pacific safe for global shipping.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Man killed after stealing money
Man killed after stealing money JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents killed one of two thieves caught red-handed stealing money from a car belonging to PT. Ilung Pratama on Jl. Sapta, Tebet, South Jakarta, on Tuesday afternoon.Tebet police subprecinct chief Comr.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Environmental desecration
Environmental desecration I visited Makassar recently and stayed at Hotel Sedona where the service and facilities were great. I really enjoyed the vibrancy and friendliness of Makassar, the fresh air and its relative cleanliness compared to Jakarta.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Makassar students renew protest
Makassar students renew protest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Fifty students of the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) put on a theater roadshow in Makassar on Tuesday as part of a renewal of their protest against the government's plan to raise fuel prices and electricity rates.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Local women discover two bodies in Pidie
Local women discover two bodies in Pidie BANDA ACEH, ACEH (JP): More than 100 women who were combing a forest in Pidie regency on Tuesday found a dead body of a man believed to be one of several men reported missing since the Indonesian Military conducted an operation there three days ago.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
KL palmoil ends higher
KL palmoil ends higher KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed mostly higher on Tuesday on prospects of more purchases by China, which is suffering from a severe drought.Traders said an expected increase in soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), which is waiting for...
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Police returning to state terrorism: Hasnan Habib
Police returning to state terrorism: Hasnan Habib The recent police raid on the Asia-Pacific Labor Solidarity Conference on Neoliberalism and an attack by an anticommunist group on its participants, including dozens of foreigners, indicate that authorities have again employed state terrorism, says...
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Jakarta commodity bourse will soon trade CPO
Jakarta commodity bourse will soon trade CPO JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) will trade crude palm oil (CPO) beginning next week in a bid to lure more traders into the newly established futures exchange bourse.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Two gang members shot dead
Two gang members shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives shot dead two members of the Red Axe gang who attempted to escape arrest early on Tuesday.Police attempted to apprehend the two gang members after they were spotted robbing a motorist in front of the Sumber Waras Psychiatric Hospital on Jl.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Films* Monthly French Film, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m.* The 6th French Film Festival in Indonesia, at Mitra 21: Taxi 2, 2:15 p.m., June 15, 4:55 p.m., June 16, 7:05 p.m., June 17.