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RP '01 GDP seen at 2.6%

RP '01 GDP seen at 2.6% MANILA (Dow Jones): The Philippine economy is expected to grow 2.6% year-to-year in 2001, a rate well below the government's target of at least 3.3%, according to a regional economic think tank funded by the Australian government.

Asia in danger of slipping into a recession: UBS Warburg

Asia in danger of slipping into a recession: UBS Warburg SINGAPORE (AFP): Some Asian countries have a high risk of slipping into a recession because of the fragility of the Japanese economy, investment bank UBS Warburg said Tuesday.

Myanmar-Thai ties 'back to normal'

Myanmar-Thai ties 'back to normal' YANGON (AFP): Relations between Myanmar and Thailand are returning to normal after a rocky period where opposition groups attempted to "destroy" the friendship, a senior member of Myanmar's junta said on Tuesday.The regime's number three, Lt. Gen.

Drug therapy essential in treating lupus

Drug therapy essential in treating lupusBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): "Rita" was an active young woman who woke up one morning complaining of painful joints. She felt better after seeing a rheumatologist, but a few days later an awful rash developed on her face and she had a mouth ulcer.

Rabies claims three lives

Rabies claims three lives KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Rabies has killed three people here over the past two weeks, and infected dozens of other who are now receiving intensive medical care.The Eddy Sabara General Hospital told Antara that there had been 49 dog-bite cases recorded since January.

Female independence activist dies

Female independence activist dies JAKARTA (JP): Independence movement activist, Sihwati Nawangwulan, who is also the wife of former Indonesian minister for foreign affairs and ambassador to the United Nations Ruslan Abdulgani, passed away here on Tuesday morning at the age of 85.

Why not resign gracefully?

Why not resign gracefully?From Koran TempoPolitics is merely a game and a fact of life. Even Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has become the president of the Republic of Indonesia. Gus Dur himself once said: "Who would have thought that a man who is unable to read can become a president".

BI's forex reserves up

BI's forex reserves up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Tuesday that the country's foreign exchange reserves slightly increased to US$28.67 billion as of June 22, compared to $28.50 billion in the previous week.

Reports reflect a changed Australia

Reports reflect a changed AustraliaBy Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): The positive reaction of the Australian press to the visit of President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) demonstrates an ever-maturing level of sensitivity, insight and analysis into the complex bilateral relationship...

U.S., Belgium to supply arms to East Timor army

U.S., Belgium to supply arms to East Timor army DILI (Reuters): The United States and Belgium have agreed to sell East Timor weapons, including more than 1,200 assault rifles, for its new defense force, a senior UN official said on Tuesday.The weapons worth $1.

Arun work put on hold after bomb blast

Arun work put on hold after bomb blast JAKARTA (JP): American oil and gas company PT ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc. has suspended works for the start-up of its Arun gas fields in Aceh, following a bomb explosion at one of its gas pipelines, an ExxonMobil official said on Tuesday.

Fung to be nominated as assistant coach

Fung to be nominated as assistant coach JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will be nominating Fung Permadi, a shuttler who is ranked number 17 in the world, who is currently playing for Chinese Taipei, as an assistant coach in its training center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.

PSSI-McDonald's futsal team in Balikpapan

PSSI-McDonald's futsal team in Balikpapan JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI)- McDonald's Indonesia futsal team will hold a coaching clinic in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, to help promote the new sport.

Police shoot fleeing prisoner

Police shoot fleeing prisoner BOGOR (JP): Cianjur Police officers arrested four out of eight prisoners who had fled separate locations on Monday evening, police said on Tuesday.The police shot one of the four fleeing prisoners, Dadang Mustofa, as he attempted to resist police arrest, Bogor Police...

BI sees 4.5% to 5.5% growth in 2002

BI sees 4.5% to 5.5% growth in 2002 JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia predicted that the economy would enjoy higher growth of between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent in 2002, compared to between 3 percent and 4 percent estimated for this year.

PRSI to hold polo event

PRSI to hold polo event JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) will organize a water polo tournament to scout new talent and to prepare for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Property market remains bleak

Property market remains bleak By I. Christianto There are no promising signs yet that there is even a slow recovery in the property and real estate sector. Meanwhile, in the stock market, concerns over weak consumer demand has dragged down property and real estate heavyweights.

IBRA's unstable leadership

IBRA's unstable leadership The sudden replacement on Monday of Edwin Gerungan after serving only about seven months as the chief of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is simply further evidence of the erratic leadership of President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Bomb explodes at ExxonMobil gas field

Bomb explodes at ExxonMobil gas field JAKARTA (JP): A bomb exploded early Monday at one of Arun's gas pipelines in Aceh as soldiers secured the territory along the pipeline, the government said, but adding the incident would not cause a delay in Arun's start up schedule.

KL students disagree with PM

KL students disagree with PM SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): Malaysia topped the table of foreign students in Australian full-time tertiary education last year, despite an attack on Australia's education system by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, official data shows.

RI windsurfers warm up in China

RI windsurfers warm up in China JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Yachting and Windsurfing Association (Porlasi) sent three windsurfers to the China Open as part of their preparations for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.

PBSI nominates Fung Permadi as assistant coach

PBSI nominates Fung Permadi as assistant coach JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will be nominating Fung Permadi, a shuttler who is ranked number 17 in the world, who is currently playing for Chinese Taipei, as an assistant coach in its training center in Cipayung, East...

Gade Christensen, Martin to skip Indonesia Open

Gade Christensen, Martin to skip Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): World number one men's singles Peter Gade Christensen and his fiancee world number two women's singles Camilla Martin of Denmark will miss the US$170,000 Indonesia Badminton Open so that they can concentrate on the delayed-2000 World...

Youths occupy legal aid office

Youths occupy legal aid office BANDUNG (JP): Tens of youths from various youth groups under the umbrella of the former ruling Golkar Party occupied the West Java branch office of the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) here on Monday.

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.

KL palm oil stable, cool on export data

KL palm oil stable, cool on export data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures were stable at the close on Monday as worries over high stocks countered positive June 1-25 export data, traders said.The benchmark third-month September contract was up seven ringgit at 831 ringgit (US$218.

Gus Dur's lawyer denies charges

Gus Dur's lawyer denies charges JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who is currently facing a lawsuit for dismissing Soeripto from his post as secretary-general of the Ministry of Forestry, said on Monday that the Central Jakarta District Court had no authority to handle...

Accelerated general election

Accelerated general electionFrom Koran TempoThe House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session convened in late June 2001 issued a second memorandum of censure against the President. Since there was no significant change in the President's leadership style, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)...

Thai rubber prices upside limited as RI stays cheap

Thai rubber prices upside limited as RI stays cheap SINGAPORE (Reuters): Thai rubber prices are unlikely to climb further despite talk of tight raw material supply as buyers are reluctant to chase rates up in view of low-priced offers from Indonesia, traders said on Monday.

Hundreds of bus drivers strike, more will follow

Hundreds of bus drivers strike, more will follow JAKARTA (JP): More than 250 Mayasari Bhakti bus drivers went on strike on Monday, and hundreds of others are rumored to join on Tuesday to demand a bus fare increase to compensate their dwindling income from the fuel price hike.

Ambon attack

Ambon attack Rights body to investigate Ambon attack. Page 2 Strike Hundreds of bus drivers strike, more will follow. Page 3Mahathir No-one shaking Mahathir's tree after Daim's exit. Page 5Tennis Sampras, Serena blaze into round two at Wimbledon.

Promoting product in cyberspace

Promoting product in cyberspaceLike in many countries, many producers in Indonesia prefer to introduce their brand-new goods or services by hiring alluring models, creating superb ambience and dear prizes to boot. Whether the slogans fall on deaf ears is another matter.

Asian currencies mixed late as yen keeps some afloat

Asian currencies mixed late as yen keeps some afloat SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Monday, finding solace from the yen's mild bounce and anxieties over regional central banks' next moves, dealers said.

Unruly policemen dismissed

Unruly policemen dismissed JAKARTA (JP): City Police stripped seven police officers of their badges and uniforms, officially dismissing them on Monday, on charges of polygamy, adultery, desertion, and car theft.

Air Force to probe trouble in President's plane

Air Force to probe trouble in President's plane JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force will investigate the cause of the oil leak in its Boeing-707 aircraft transporting President Abdurrahman Wahid and his entourage on a state visit to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, says Air Force spokesman Air...

Leaders told to bury the hatchet

Leaders told to bury the hatchet JAKARTA (JP): The country's two largest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, have called on the members of the political elite to bury their differences, unless they want a battle between their supporters at the grassroots level to erupt.

Police yet to recognize post of deputy chief

Police yet to recognize post of deputy chief JAKARTA (JP): The post of the National Police deputy chief is still officially unrecognized by the National Police force, despite the fact that the position has been reinstated by a presidential decree.National Police secretary-general Comr. Gen.

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.

Gus Dur panics

Gus Dur panicsFrom Koran TempoIt is Dr. Nurcholish Madjid, known to be close to President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who has commented that Gus Dur is in a state of panic.I believe Gus Dur should not be overwhelmed by panic as he has got a good grasp of Islamic teachings and Javanese culture with...

Australia supports RI's territorial integrity

Australia supports RI's territorial integrity CANBERRA (JP): Just hours before President Abdurrahman Wahid touched down here, Prime Minister John Howard told parliament that Australia fully supports the territorial integrity of Indonesia and that the presidential visit is an opportunity to put past...

S'pore tourist arrivals up

S'pore tourist arrivals up SINGAPORE (Reuters): More people visited Singapore in January to May than in the same period of 2000 as a jump in Malaysian, Australian and British travelers offset lower arrivals from Indonesia, Japan and the United States.Total arrivals rose 0.7 percent to more than 3.

Armed men rob office in Bogor

Armed men rob office in Bogor BOGOR, West Java (JP): Five men carrying guns and sickles robbed a factory belonging to PT Triangsa Jaya Baygon on Jl. Pangkalan Kedung Halang here early on Monday morning.

Indonesia risks destruction, ADB Institute's dean says

Indonesia risks destruction, ADB Institute's dean says TOKYO (Dow Jones): Indonesia risks destruction as the country's fractious regions spin out of control of the embattled president and as the economy deteriorates, the dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute said Monday.

Govt vows to restore peace in Aceh by Aug. 17

Govt vows to restore peace in Aceh by Aug. 17 JAKARTA (JP): While the government may have doubts that it can meet its own Aug. 17 deadline for a thorough settlement to the Aceh problem, it has nevertheless promised to restore the security needed by people in the province so that they can resume...

Prudential opens new offices

Prudential opens new offices JAKARTA (JP): Insurance company PT Prudential BancBali Life Assurance officially opened its new agency offices on Monday in Yogyakarta and Solo.Company president Kevin Holmgren said in a statement that the new agency offices were established to meet the growing demand...

Nippon studies GTL project

Nippon studies GTL project TOKYO (Dow Jones): Nippon Mitsubishi Oil Corp. said Monday it has been conducting a feasibility study offshore in the Timor Sea, northwestern Australia, on a project for turning natural gas into low-polluting fuel called gas-to-liquid, or GTL.

Endangered rabbit found in park

Endangered rabbit found in park BENGKULU, Bengkulu: After more than five decades, Bukit Barisan National Park has reported a sighting of the endangered Sumatra jungle rabbit (nesolagus netscherii).The park's chief, Susilo Legowo, told Antara the rabbit was spotted by one of the surveillance cameras...

Rupiah rate June 25

Rupiah rate June 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,850.00 11,850.00 11,293.00 11,407.00Australian dollar 1 5,617.05 6,143.04 5,846.39 5,913.39Austrian schilling 1 676.61 739.40 704.24 711.76Belgian franc 1 230.80 252.22 240.22 242.

RP stunned by report of Chinese warships in Spratlys

RP stunned by report of Chinese warships in Spratlys MANILA (Agencies): The Philippine government was Monday checking reports that China had deployed warships near the disputed Spratly islands chain, saying it would be a "major disturbance" if true.