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Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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".
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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)...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
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.