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Sat, 14 Jul 2001
Politicians must uphold the law
Politicians must uphold the lawFrom Pikiran RakyatProphet Muhammad was a democrat. He accommodated the needs of his close friends. He consulted them before making decisions and never imposed his will.Over the last three years, we have witnessed various shocking events.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
We didn't start the forest fires: Logging companies
We didn't start the forest fires: Logging companies JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI) insisted on Friday they were not responsible for the forest fires producing a thick haze blanketing parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan and disrupting activity in neighboring...
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
Indo-Pak summit: Tough talk over Kashmir dispute
Indo-Pak summit: Tough talk over Kashmir dispute NEW DELHI (Agencies): Tough talk over the disputed Kashmir province escalated and security was tightened on Friday, the eve of a landmark summit between India and Pakistan.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
IMF team to leave without LoI deal
IMF team to leave without LoI deal JAKARTA (JP): The government and the International Monetary Funds (IMF) finalized on Friday the draft of the next Letter of Intent (LoI), but failed to ink a deal which may set back the IMF's US$400 million loan tranche disbursement until September.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
Wahid's son-in-law submits complaint
Wahid's son-in-law submits complaint YOGYAKARTA: The local chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI Yogyakarta) told a media conference here on Friday that Erman Royadi, the husband of Alissa Qotrunnada Munnawaroh, the first daughter of President Abdurrahman Wahid, was one of nine...
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 13
Rupiah rate July 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,866.00 11,866.00 11,309.00 11,423.00Australian dollar 1 5,496.02 6,007.76 5,720.09 5,783.46Austrian schilling 1 672.56 734.88 699.98 707.45Belgian franc 1 229.41 250.68 238.77 241.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
School suppliers reap rewards from sales
School suppliers reap rewards from salesBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA(JP): As children get ready to go back to school on Monday, parents are complaining about the high cost of various school supplies. However, the back-to-school event is a windfall for others, especially those selling exercise books and...
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
Aquatic, cycling schedules revised
Aquatic, cycling schedules revised JAKARTA (JP): The Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizers revised the aquatic and cycling competition schedules to enable athletes to rest and also reduce overlapping of live telecasts of the events.Bernama quoted the organizers' operations chief Mohd.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
Fishermen nabbed for 'legal' plundering
Fishermen nabbed for 'legal' plundering YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight fisherman have been detained by Kulonprogo Police for removing goods from a sinking tanker even though they had received permission to do so from the ship's crew members.
Sat, 14 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.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001
Partial blackout in N. Sumatra
Partial blackout in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Due to the breakdown of a turbine at the Sicanang coal-fired power station in Belawan, North Sumatra, the provincial electricity company (PLN) has been imposing power blackouts on several parts of the province since last week, a PLN spokesman...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Aceh
Aceh Int'l group slams RI's dealings over Aceh issue. Page 2 Taiwan Opposition flirts with China confederation. Page 5Olympics pledges press freedom at Olympic Games. Page 7Workplace Does your workplace pose a health hazard? Page 8Currencies Asian currencies mixed; central banks may have intervened.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Observers tell Megawati to be ready for task ahead
Observers tell Megawati to be ready for task ahead JAKARTA (JP): Political observers urged the nation on Thursday to ignore President Abdurrahman Wahid's political maneuvers and instead focus on the future by identifying the priorities needed to be tackled by a new government.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Sherina gets warm response at concert
Sherina gets warm response at concertBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Being a child sensation like Sherina, no matter what she will later pursue in life, must be exciting.This thought must have crossed the minds of hundreds of children, and certainly their parents, while watching the starlet's concert...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Major bomb explosions in Jakarta 1999-2001
Major bomb explosions in Jakarta 1999-2001 Date Venue Casualties Status -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan. 2, 1999 Ramayana store, None Four suspects tried Jl. H. Agus Salim, C. Jakarta April 15, 1999 Hayam Wuruk Plaza, W.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Policeman tortures Banpol member
Policeman tortures Banpol member JAKARTA (JP): A military policeman allegedly tortured a civilian police assistant (Banpol) member who helped people crossing Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, on Thursday morning.
Fri, 13 Jul 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, 13 Jul 2001
Jakarta Great Sale campaign has few enthusiasts
Jakarta Great Sale campaign has few enthusiasts JAKARTA (JP): Aiming to become as successful as the annual event in Singapore, the one-month Jakarta Great Sale has turned out to be a dud as it did not significantly affect the number of visitors or boost revenue for mall vendors.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Unrest anticipated in E. Java: Police chief
Unrest anticipated in E. Java: Police chief SURABAYA (JP): East Java's security forces were ready to anticipate possible outbreaks of violence, ahead of the Aug.1 special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), police chief Insp. Gen Sutanto said on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Picking the proper clubs
Picking the proper clubs JAKARTA (JP): Taking up the game of golf can be a confusing process for beginners because there are so many options when it comes time to select your equipment.There is a wide range of prices to choose from, depending on brand, specifications, materials and so on.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Malaysia Airports to woo airlines back
Malaysia Airports to woo airlines back KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia Airports Bhd said Thursday it has launched a campaign to woo airlines to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after four carriers suspended services.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Councilor's son named suspect
Councilor's son named suspect BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The police named on Thursday a student activist, who is the son of the province's council speaker, as a suspect for allegedly instilling hatred toward the government during Wednesday's rally against ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia.Kautsar Mohd.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Property market remains bleak
Property market remains bleakBy 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Gymnasts call for overseas tryouts
Gymnasts call for overseas tryouts JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games national gymnasts are calling for more overseas tryouts in their training program prior to the biennial sporting event in Kuala Lumpur in September.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
IMF tells govt to keep on track with next LoI
IMF tells govt to keep on track with next LoI JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reminded the government on Thursday to abide by the economic reform targets to be set in the next letter of intent (LoI) and urged it to show strong discipline in meeting the targets.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Does your workplace pose a health hazard?
Does your workplace pose a health hazard?By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): "Sara" used to boast about her 20/20 vision, but that was before she needed eyeglasses like many of the other employees at her office.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Gus Dur backtracks on order to arrest Gen. Bimantoro
Gus Dur backtracks on order to arrest Gen. Bimantoro JAKARTA (JP): Within hours, President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid backtracked on his earlier statements on Thursday regarding the order to arrest outgoing National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 12
Rupiah rate July 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,856.00 11,856.00 11,299.00 11,413.00Australian dollar 1 5,477.94 5,988.47 5,701.48 5,764.71Austrian schilling 1 675.88 738.57 703.46 710.97Belgian franc 1 230.55 251.93 239.96 242.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Oka's arrest: Supremacy of law 'still respected in Bali'
Oka's arrest: Supremacy of law 'still respected in Bali' DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali Corruption Watch chairman Putu Wiratha said here on Thursday the arrest of former Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka was evidence that the supremacy of law was now respected on the island.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Jaffna rape troops arrested
Jaffna rape troops arrested COLOMBO (Reuters): Sri Lanka's army said on Thursday two soldiers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman from the Tamil minority.The army also retracted allegations the crime had been committed by Tamil Tiger guerrillas.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Residents attack vendors at Bekasi market
Residents attack vendors at Bekasi market BEKASI (JP): One man was killed on Thursday morning when hundreds of residents of Ringin village, Bekasi, attacked vendors and burned their pushcarts and tables at the Bekasi Jaya market across from the Bekasi bus terminal.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Athletes to undergo psychological tests
Athletes to undergo psychological tests JAKARTA (JP): Members of Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games squad will undergo psychological tests for only the third time in the country's Games history, with the tests being designed to determine whether they have the strengths that are necessary for...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
RI signs deal with JICA
RI signs deal with JICA JAKARTA (JP): The government signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for technical assistance to local small and medium enterprises.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Exercises to help keep healthy at the office
Exercises to help keep healthy at the office JAKARTA (JP): No one should feel resigned to suffering from discomfort while working in the office.Office workers have a number of options they can practice to alleviate physical stress from working long hours at the desk and prevent problems from...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 0 427,000 Adindo Foresta 120 10 1,411,500 AGIS 140 -5 2,800,500 Alakasa 160 0 0 Alfa...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * French Comics, Toko Buku Maruzen, 7th floor, Pasaraya, Blok M, until July 15. * Photo Java-Instituut in Photos, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until July 28. * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Telselindo calls for tender on radio frequency
Telselindo calls for tender on radio frequency JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phone company PT Telselindo Nusantara urged the government to put up for tender radio frequency allocations for cellular companies to promote healthy competition among operators, a senior executive said.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
No trust between President and me, says Megawati
No trust between President and me, says Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday signaled her "distrust" of President Abdurrahman Wahid further shutting the door for any political reconciliation in the coming weeks.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
U.S., RP vow to take on against Abu Sayyaf
U.S., RP vow to take on against Abu Sayyaf ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): U.S. Pacific fleet commander Admiral Dennis Blair and Philippine defense chief Angelo Reyes agreed on Thursday to boost intelligence sharing on Muslim rebels holding 21 American and Filipino hostages.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
RI to join sports fashion expo
RI to join sports fashion expo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will participate in the international summer sports fashion and sporting goods trade exhibition in Munich, Germany from July 21 until July 24.National Export Development Agency (BPEN) chief Gusmardi Bustami said in a statement on Friday that...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Fire destroys market
Fire destroys market PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Fire razed the biggest traditional market here on Wednesday night destroying more than 1,000 kiosks and causing billions of rupiah in losses.No fatalities were reported.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Dossiers on Ancol scam to be given to court
Dossiers on Ancol scam to be given to court JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office will soon submit to the courts the dossiers on three councillors who have been declared suspects in a case involving a controversial foreign trip, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Parents dreaming of Tiger kids
Parents dreaming of Tiger kidsBy Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Andhika sat stunned in front of the TV watching golf icon Tiger Woods make a final birdie putt on the 18th green at Augusta on April 10.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
'No SMS divorces for Malaysians'
'No SMS divorces for Malaysians' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia will not permit Muslim men to divorce their wives through text messages on mobile telephones, the Star newspaper quoted a religious adviser to the government as saying on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Police in the dark about Slipi blast
Police in the dark about Slipi blast JAKARTA (JP): The police said on Thursday that Wednesday's explosion under the Slipi flyover in West Jakarta was caused by a light explosive, but they had no clue on the motive behind the blast.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Empowering the KPKPN
Empowering the KPKPN We were all filled with disappointment and anger at finding out that only 18 percent or approximately 4,500 out of the 25,000 forms have been returned by the officials obliged to fill out wealth declarations.