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Wed, 18 Jul 2001
General Motors launches two Subaru sports models
General Motors launches two Subaru sports models JAKARTA (JP): American giant automaker General Motor Corp. is introducing two sports cars, the Subaru Impreza WRX and the Subaru Forester, to strengthen its foothold in the country's auto market.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
A privilege through memberships
A privilege through memberships JAKARTA (JP): In the United States there are several private golf clubs that only allow up to 200 members and whose membership and annual fee run into the millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of dollars, respectively.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
IBRA to offer 25% debt haircut, lower dollar rate
IBRA to offer 25% debt haircut, lower dollar rate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to offer indebted state enterprises a 25 percent reduction on their debt principals, and private corporate debtors a lower dollar rate to prompt them to settle their debts this year.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Think of the people's needs
Think of the people's needsFrom Pikiran RakyatAfter the increase in fuel prices, I have been questioning what are our legislatures in the House of Representatives (DPR) mean by "... for the sake of people", when speaking to the media.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Military Police chief fired for 'escape' of Army suspect
Military Police chief fired for 'escape' of Army suspect JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Police chief Col. Joestiono's head was the first to roll on Tuesday morning after the shocking escape from custody of an Army soldier who had been charged with being involved in the bombing of the Jakarta Stock...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Protect the Jakartans
Protect the JakartansFrom Warta KotaAs an employee of a private company, I often go home late in the evening. I always feel worried when I am on the streets in Jakarta.Recently, I read news of criminal acts taking place almost daily, conducted, in particular, during the evening, which often...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Focusing on reform process in TNI
Focusing on reform process in TNIBy Philippe Raggi PARIS (JP): The problem of the policy of reform in the Indonesian armed forces (TNI) raises several questions. If the number of seats allotted to the TNI at the legislature and at the People's Consultative Assembly decreases in the coming years and...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
People prefer religious, 'How to' books
People prefer religious, 'How to' books JAKARTA (JP): "Things that rich people teach their children about money that poor and middle class people do not."That is the blurb on the front cover of a book titled Rich Dad Poor Dad by author Robert T. Kiyosaki.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Lawmakers asked to be in Jakarta
Lawmakers asked to be in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais has asked all the Assembly's members to remain in the capital from Thursday onwards in anticipation of the possible issuance of a presidential decree declaring a state of emergency.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Timorese youths call for integration
Timorese youths call for integration YOGYAKARTA: Some fifty members from East Timorese prointegration groups held a modest ceremony on Tuesday at Yogyakarta's East Timor Students Dormitory to celebrate what they called "the 25th anniversary of East Timor's integration to Indonesia".
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
FIFA changes W Cup dates in Africa
FIFA changes W Cup dates in Africa JOHANNESBURG (AFP): International soccer governing body FIFA said Monday it was changing the dates of two vital World Cup qualifiers in Africa.The Group C matches featuring Algeria against Egypt in Annaba and Namibia against Senegal in Windhoek were originally...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Jakarta Military Police chief fired over 'escape' of suspect
Jakarta Military Police chief fired over 'escape' of suspect JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Police chief Col. Joestiono's head was the first to roll on Tuesday morning after the shocking escape from custody of an Army soldier who had been charged with being involved in the bombing of the Jakarta...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
A crust above the rest at California Pizza Kitchen
A crust above the rest at California Pizza Kitchen JAKARTA (JP): Any pizza restaurant with a publicity spiel that sounds like something from Genesis -- as in the Bible, not the group -- is just asking, no, begging, to be cut down to size."First there was the BBQ chicken.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Text and photo
Text and photo by Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Nervous teenage girls squeeze into their flashy designer clothes backstage. They then apply eyeliner and lipstick with careful precision before admiring their reflection in the mirror. They all have the same hope: winning the cover girl contest.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Megawati must also quit, says Gus Dur
Megawati must also quit, says Gus Dur MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid suggested here on Tuesday that he and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri were a one-package deal thus if he resigns, both have to go.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
M'sia given August deadline in tariff row
M'sia given August deadline in tariff row BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand said on Tuesday it has given Malaysia until Aug. 10 to come up with a list of trade concessions to compensate for Kuala Lumpur's decision to retain tariffs on automobile imports.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
In-home hospice care helps terminally ill die with dignity
In-home hospice care helps terminally ill die with dignityBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): When her father was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer three years ago, Nusinah was in despair. She not only knew that she would lose her father, but also realized the burden she would face having to...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Police officer killed by 11 drunk assailants
Police officer killed by 11 drunk assailants JAKARTA (JP): A police officer was mobbed and stabbed to death on Tuesday by at least 11 unidentified, intoxicated assailants, some of whom were reportedly Military Police officers, on Jl. Lautze Raya in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Sjamsul ordered to return soon
Sjamsul ordered to return soon JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Bachtiar Fachri Nasution has instructed tycoon Sjamsul Nursalim, a suspect in the mismanagement of the Rp 10 trillion (US$1 billion) Bank Indonesian Liquidity Support (BLBI) fund, to return to Indonesia...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Sindbad full of Middle Eastern promise
Sindbad full of Middle Eastern promise JAKARTA (JP): Bomb incidents at Slipi intersection aside, Petamburan, on the border between Central and West Jakarta, has always been a thriving part of the city, an area that never seems to sleep.
Wed, 18 Jul 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.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Arutmin suspends operations due to blockage by illegal miners
Arutmin suspends operations due to blockage by illegal miners JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Arutmin Indonesia halted on Tuesday its mining activities in Satui, Kotabaru regency, South Kalimantan due to blockage by illegal colliers.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Telkomnet Instan in Bontang
Telkomnet Instan in Bontang JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom has extended its Internet access service, TelkomNet Instan, to people in Bontang, East Kalimantan and Pontianak, West Kalimantan.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Man gets 8 years in jail for murder
Man gets 8 years in jail for murder JAKARTA (JP): Murder defendant Aminuddin was sentenced to an eight-year jail term by a judge on Monday for the premeditated murder of his adopted son, Rendi, 3, on Jan. 2, this year.Judge Poerwanto J.L.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Hunger strikers vow to go the distance
Hunger strikers vow to go the distance JAKARTA (JP): Students conducting a hunger strike at the parking lot of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office vowed on Tuesday to continue with their action until their detained colleagues were released by the police.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Orientation program for new students
Orientation program for new students BOGOR, West Java (JP): As many as 26,000 junior high school (SMP) and senior high school (SMU) students here started a one- week orientation program on Monday to help them adapt to their new schools.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Police trained on property rights
Police trained on property rights JAKARTA (JP): Tired of poor enforcement in safeguarding intellectual property rights, the Indonesian Intellectual Property Society (IIPS), has taken the initiative in funding and running a program to better educate law officers in this field.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
On the fast lane into oblivion?
On the fast lane into oblivion?By Avie K. Utomo JAKARTA (JP): It's 6:47 a.m. on Saturday. A speeding S-Type blue Jaguar passes on Jagorawi toll road.The person behind the wheel is driving fast to join his already waiting golfing buddies.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
RI needs leader with vision
RI needs leader with visionFrom Suara KaryaWhile awaiting the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) scheduled for Aug. 1, 2001, it is worthwhile examining the political history of Indonesia.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Explosion startles S. Jakarta residents
Explosion startles S. Jakarta residents JAKARTA (JP): After a recent string of blasts, a small explosion shocked residents of the Gudang Peluru Complex in South Jakarta on Tuesday morning.No fatalities or injuries were reported following the explosion, which was reportedly caused by firecrackers...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Indonesia fails at Ladies Cup
Indonesia fails at Ladies Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women karatekas participating in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games missed taking home any medals from the Ladies Cup Open Tournament in Tokyo over the weekend."The tournament's kumite (fighting) events were dominated by European karatekas.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
RI greenfields among the region
RI greenfields among the region JAKARTA (JP): Golf Digest Indonesia in its June 2001 edition identified Indonesia as home to some 250 golf courses.In the edition, the monthly presented "the best golf courses in 100 countries" in the Planet Golf column.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Mugging on pedestrian bridges
Mugging on pedestrian bridgesFrom Media IndonesiaI would like to ask both the police and "Tibum" (local government public order officials) to seriously address the security of pedestrian bridges on Jl. Jenderal Sudirman and those in the Senayan area, in particular, the bridge in front of Pintu Satu...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
U.S. Dollar Rates July.17
U.S. Dollar Rates July.17 Latest Previous %Change Yen 125.16-21 125.43-51 -0.22Euro* 0.8513-18 0.8530-34 -0.20Sterling 1.3995-.4 1.3994-00 +0.01Swiss Franc 1.7751-61 1.7708-18 +0.24Canadian Dollar* 1.5360-70 1.5380-86 -0.13Australian Dollar* 0.5063-68 0.5074-79 -0.22New Zealand Dollar 0.4055-62 0.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
'RI child labor scene one of worst in Asia'
'RI child labor scene one of worst in Asia' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian children face some of the worst conditions in all of Asia, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said here on Tuesday.The international body said child labor conditions here ranked third worst in Asia behind India and China.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Mayasari buses strike again
Mayasari buses strike again JAKARTA (JP): Some 42 bus crews from the Mayasari bus company went on strike on Tuesday to protest at the company's decision to increase the daily rental fee.The City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ)'s Rustam Effendy said that the buses, plying the Blok M-Pulogadung...
Wed, 18 Jul 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.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Asian currencies mixed late, MAS fears lift S'pore dollar
Asian currencies mixed late, MAS fears lift S'pore dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday, with market players precariously holding on to their heavy long-dollar positions, dealers said.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Indosat plans to sell subsidiaries, focus on telephone business
Indosat plans to sell subsidiaries, focus on telephone business JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat plans to sell several subsidiaries and its shareholdings in non-core businesses to focus on the cellular and fixed-line telephone business, a company senior executive said...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Juniors need to improve performance: PBSI
Juniors need to improve performance: PBSI JAKARTA (JP): Looking to the future of badminton, the official in charge of athlete development at the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar, pointed out the necessity to improve junior shuttlers' speed and power.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
IBRA to offer 25% debt haircut, lower dollar rate
IBRA to offer 25% debt haircut, lower dollar rate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to offer indebted state enterprises a 25 percent reduction on their debt principals, and private corporate debtors a lower dollar rate to prompt them to settle their debts this year.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Announcement
Announcement Due to the increase in production costs over the past year, which have been exacerbated by the recent increase of fuel and electricity prices, The Jakarta Post, while continuing to provide readers with up-to-date news and high quality information, has been compelled to raise its...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 17, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,425 25 132,500 Adindo Foresta 115 -5 51,000 AGIS 140 0 535,500 Alakasa 160 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Plane passengers have lucky escape
Plane passengers have lucky escape HANOI (Reuters): More than 160 passengers on a domestic flight in Vietnam had a lucky escape over the weekend after their aircraft encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make an unscheduled landing, official media reported.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Bandung aircraft workers on strike
Bandung aircraft workers on strike BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Over 9,000 workers of state aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia went on another strike on Tuesday to demand company director Jusman S.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
House expects revised central bank law soon
House expects revised central bank law soon JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives expects to finalize amendments to the central bank law during their next sitting, which will run from mid-August to November, a legislator said on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Malaysian palm oil futures end higher
Malaysian palm oil futures end higher KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Gains in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) electronic trading inspired more speculative buying of Malaysian palm oil futures on Tuesday, pushing some contracts up by the daily limit again.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 17
Rupiah rate July 17 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,842.00 11,842.00 11,285.00 11,399.00Australian dollar 1 5,501.23 6,014.55 5,726.01 5,789.55Austrian schilling 1 671.39 733.65 698.82 706.21Belgian franc 1 229.02 250.26 238.37 240.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
Police, military in show of force for special session
Police, military in show of force for special session JAKARTA (JP): More than 5,600 armed military and police personnel, two police helicopters, numerous armored vehicles, water canon and hundreds of motorcycles were deployed on Tuesday as part of a dress rehearsal for protecting the upcoming...