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Wed, 11 Jul 2001
IMF sees RP growth at 3%
IMF sees RP growth at 3% WASHINGTON, July 9 (AFP) - The IMF on Monday forecast economic growth in the Philippines this year of three percent -- slightly better than some recent international forecasts, but below last year's pace of 3.9 percent.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RI karate squad issued visas to Japan
RI karate squad issued visas to Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Southeast Asian (SEA) Games karate squad was issued the required visas on Tuesday to enter Japan. The visas had been delayed after the squad failed to submit all of the required documents.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Hectic schedule awaits newly crowned Angie
Hectic schedule awaits newly crowned Angie JAKARTA (JP): Wimbledon girls' singles champion Angelique Widjaja arrived home on Tuesday, surprised to see so many people flocking the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport upon her arrival.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Japan demands review of U.S.-Japan deal on troops
Japan demands review of U.S.-Japan deal on troops TOKYO (AP): Angered by U.S. delays in handing over an American serviceman suspected of rape, a parliamentary committee on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding a review of the agreement governing U.S. troops in Japan.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Deutsche Bank to buy SeoulBank
Deutsche Bank to buy SeoulBank SEOUL (AFP): Deutsche Bank is in talks to buy a stake in SeoulBank, the South Korean lender rescued from bankruptcy by the government, a senior official said.The German bank is acting through one of its investment funds.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Next LoI to IMF will involve fewer targets: Official
Next LoI to IMF will involve fewer targets: Official JAKARTA (JP): The contents of the government's next Letter of Intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will cover only about half the number of economic reform targets as are contained in the current LoI, according to a senior...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Worthless HCI Card
Worthless HCI Card Before I became a member of Hotel Club Indonesia (HCI), I was told that the HCI Card, at Rp 350,000 per year, entitles me to among others, special benefits, discounts and privileges at Natour's chain of hotels.This proved to be a big lie.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Policemen sent for fear of new violence in Poso
Policemen sent for fear of new violence in Poso PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Police have been dispatched to Tentena, a town about 50 kilometers south of Poso, and Ampana subdistrict in Poso following Monday's outbreak of violence, which resulted in at least 100 houses being burned down.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Participant dies at jamboree
Participant dies at jamboree PURWOKERTO, Jawa Tengah: A participant of the National Boy Scout Jamboree 2001 died from a serious illness at a local hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, a committee member said.Commander of the Jamboree health unit Lt. Col.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 10
Rupiah rate July 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,849.00 11,849.00 11,292.00 11,406.00Australian dollar 1 5,530.82 6,046.54 5,756.66 5,820.48Austrian schilling 1 670.24 732.45 697.61 705.07Belgian franc 1 228.63 249.85 237.96 240.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RI plans cut in rubber output by 70,000 metric tons
RI plans cut in rubber output by 70,000 metric tons JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday that it planned to cut rubber production by 70,000 metric tons starting next year as part of a joint effort with Thailand and Malaysia to boost world rubber prices.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Improving Jakarta-Washington relations
Improving Jakarta-Washington relations SINGAPORE: Moving cautiously to re-establish contacts with the Indonesian military, the Bush administration may win Congressional support for its effort, but only if there is change for the better in Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
15 people killed in ship collision
15 people killed in ship collision PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Fifteen people were killed and five others were missing after a traditional wooden ship, the KM Halimun 02, carrying 156 people, including six crew members, collided on Monday night with the PL Otelo, a ferry belonging to state-owned...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Parents prepare bribes for school admission
Parents prepare bribes for school admission JAKARTA (JP): There is a popular expression among parents when the time comes to register their children for high school: buka toko (open shop).Meaning? Basically, bribery.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Gen. Bimantoro takes 10-day leave of absence
Gen. Bimantoro takes 10-day leave of absence JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro is taking a leave of absence, following Monday's incident when 150 middle-ranking police officers managed to make rebellious statements against him, in a meeting that top police generals...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
African dies of vodka, heroin
African dies of vodka, heroin JAKARTA (JP): An African died a horrible death on Tuesday morning, after reportedly swallowing a lethal mixture of vodka and heroin at his apartment in Tower II of Rasuna Said Apartments in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Thailand praised for new drug
Thailand praised for new drug BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand was praised in a report issued on Tuesday by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for its efforts in producing a powerful new antimalaria drug.
Wed, 11 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.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Bogor water firm to raise prices
Bogor water firm to raise prices BOGOR (JP): Bogor regency-owned tap water company PAM Bogor will raise its water rates for customers by around 42 percent from the current rate of Rp 775 per cubic meter of water to Rp 1,100 starting the end of this year or early next year.PAM Bogor spokesman E.E.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Shootings
Shootings Gus Dur criticizes House's conclusion on shootings. Page 2 School Parents prepare bribes for school admission. Page 3 Human rights Rights violations: Who is to blame? Page 4Heart Artificial heart offers hope for thousands. Page 9Singapore Singapore economy slips into a technical recession.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Mahathir's vision of a 'Bangsa Malaysia'
Mahathir's vision of a 'Bangsa Malaysia' KUALA LUMPUR: The vision spelt out by Datuk Seri Mahathir Mohamad of the Barisan Nasional coalition eventually evolving into a single party and the call by Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to discard racial politics deserve all out support by every Malaysian...
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Tasting not so spicy dishes from the island of Lombok
Tasting not so spicy dishes from the island of Lombok JAKARTA (JP): The word Lombok might remind one of the beautiful tourist island in West Nusa Tenggara. But, like many places in the country, the island also has traditional food renowned as far as the capital city.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Not Rowan's but mine
Not Rowan's but mine After reading your article Balai perupa honors three art forms from Pavan Kapoor in the Sunday, June 17, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post, I am writing to offer my criticism on this subject.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Govt urged to heed Telkom-AriaWest row
Govt urged to heed Telkom-AriaWest row JAKARTA (JP): The government should pay greater attention to the lingering dispute between state PT Telkom and PT AriaWest International, as it could impact on Indonesia's position in the international forum, a senior government official said.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Indonesia's DI asked to join Airbus 'superjumbo' production
Indonesia's DI asked to join Airbus 'superjumbo' production JAKARTA (JP): The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company NV. (EADS) has asked Indonesia to take part in the production of Airbus Industrie's giant A380 jet airplane, the government said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RP seeks China's aid against drugs
RP seeks China's aid against drugs MANILA (AP): The Philippines will seek greater cooperation with China to stem the growing influx of a methamphetamine called "shabu" from its Asian neighbor, a government official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
Olympic Open to go on as scheduled despite security fears
Olympic Open to go on as scheduled despite security fears JAKARTA (JP): Organizers said on Tuesday the Rp 350 million (US$30,000) 2001 Olympic Open golf tournament would go ahead as scheduled from July 31 to Aug. 3 at the Taman Dayu golf course in Pandaan, East Java, despite security concerns.
Wed, 11 Jul 2001
RP vows to hit Abu Sayyaf with arrest of its leader
RP vows to hit Abu Sayyaf with arrest of its leader ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): The Philippine military expects to smash the Muslim Abu Sayyaf group holding 19 Filipino and two American hostages after capturing a key leader, officials said on Tuesday.
Tue, 10 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.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
TNI investigators begin Maluku probe
TNI investigators begin Maluku probe AMBON, Maluku: A fact-finding team from the Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters began a probe on Monday into recent clashes involving civilians and an Army joint battalion.The five-member team, led by Col.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Lopa, a man of integrity
Lopa, a man of integrity May I join the national sorrow at the untimely death of a respected and highly valued figure in Indonesia, the late attorney general Baharuddin Lopa. Unfortunately I did not know him personally.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 TV Series 4:00 Music 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Economic News 6:00 Village News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 Evening News...
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Eggs thrown at DPR over probe findings
Eggs thrown at DPR over probe findings JAKARTA (JP): Relatives and parents of students slain in the Trisakti and Semanggi shootings expressed disappointment at the findings of a House of Representative special committee investigating the incidents by throwing eggs during a House session on Monday.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Nissan to bolster presence in RI's automotive market
Nissan to bolster presence in RI's automotive market JAKARTA (JP): French-Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd. is seeking to enhance its presence in Indonesia to obtain a greater share of the country's automotive market.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Selling of rapid-changing goods
Selling of rapid-changing goodsBy Jonminofri Nazir JAKARTA (JP): Commercials for pocket PCs appear regularly in the media, wooing readers with their hi-tech features.They are small -- only a little larger than two business cards -- and as slim as a palm, but these belie its capacity which equals...
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Megawati laments the country's situation
Megawati laments the country's situation JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri bemoaned the state of the nation on Monday, saying that much of the country's energy was sapped in an unnecessary tussle for power, while the government fumbled with recurrent errors.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Credibility of a president
Credibility of a presidentFrom Suara KaryaThe conflict between President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and Gen. Surojo Bimantoro has been going on with no signs of abating and has been widely reported in the print and electronic media.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
BCA shares oversubscribed by 30 percent, says IBRA
BCA shares oversubscribed by 30 percent, says IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The second issue of publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares that offered 10 percent of the government's stake in the bank has been oversubscribed by 30 percent, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Monday.
Tue, 10 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.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
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Page 2 Water Water shortages in Jakarta to be over soon. Page 3 Education Poor professional and moral quality threaten RI graduates. Page 5Coral reefs Growing market demand worsens coral reef exploitation. Page 7Currencies Asian currencies mostly down, Taiwan dollar support cracks.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Karate squad fails to obtain visas
Karate squad fails to obtain visas JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games karate team's plan to have an overseas stint in Tokyo is in jeopardy as the team has so far failed to obtain visas from the Japanese Embassy here.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
US$1.2b pulp project in doubt
US$1.2b pulp project in doubt KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A Sino-Malaysian project to build a 4.6 billion ringgit (US$1.2 billion) pulp and paper mill in Malaysia's Sabah state is in jeopardy because of "equity problems", a government official said on Monday.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 9, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,350 0 169,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 30,000 AGIS 140 0 385,000 Alakasa 160 0 0 Alfa...
Tue, 10 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.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Seribu Islands regency to be inaugurated soon
Seribu Islands regency to be inaugurated soon JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will soon inaugurate the Seribu Islands as a new regency in Jakarta following the issuance of a government regulation on the establishment of the Seribu Islands regency, city spokesman Muhayat said on Monday.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Tales of battery operated mice
Tales of battery operated miceBy Zatni ArbiJAKARTA (JP): Have you been handling your mouse like a matchbox? Do you have to drag it all over your desktop to get the cursor to the spot where you want it on the screen? Then it is time to go out and buy a new mouse. That was just what I did last week.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Police seek Rp 6 billion for special session
Police seek Rp 6 billion for special session JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Yacob said on Monday his force needed an additional Rp 6 billion (US$530,973) to put in place an "all-out" security plan ahead of the People's Consultative Assembly special session.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
New duo: Megawati and Hamzah?
New duo: Megawati and Hamzah?By Miqdad Husein JAKARTA (JP): There are rational arguments for the oft- expressed fears that Megawati Soekarnoputri could face the same fate as President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" should she become president, but really she has nothing to worry about -- unless she responds...
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
Bus fares
Bus faresFrom Warta KotaI want to ask all parties concerned to keep an open mind in discussing the increase of public transportation fares, already one-sidedly implemented by the respective owners, since the hike in fuel prices.
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001
TV Program: Tuesday July 10, 2001TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Music8:30 Documentary9:00 Children's Program10:00 Music11:00 Regional News12:00 p.m. Interval3:00 News3:30 TV Series4:00 Music4:30 Children's Program5:00 News5:30 Economic News6:00 Village News6:15 TV...