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Japan to send advisors

Japan to send advisors TOKYO (Nikkei): The Ministry of Finance will send advisors to Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam during the current fiscal year to advise them on managing their economies, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Monday morning edition, citing ministry sources.

Kidnapped German reporter seen in Jolo forest

Kidnapped German reporter seen in Jolo forest JOLO, Philippines (Reuters): A German reporter seized by Philippine Moro rebels holding 20 mostly foreign hostages was seen trekking through a forest with his captors on Monday.

EGP-Bank Bali cessie contract lawful: Expert

EGP-Bank Bali cessie contract lawful: Expert JAKARTA (JP): A civil law expert said on Monday that a January 1999 cessie contract between factoring firm PT Era Giat Prima (EGP) and Bank Bali was lawful but had been wrongly implemented."I am not arguing the fact that the cessie contract is legal.

PT Makro to expand Indonesian operations

PT Makro to expand Indonesian operations JAKARTA (JP): Netherlands-based chain wholesaler PT Makro Indonesia said on Monday it would expand its operations in the country by opening more new outlets in various areas outside Jakarta.

Ekspos launches news portal

Ekspos launches news portal JAKARTA (JP): PT Ekspos Dot Com, a subsidiary of Lippo Group's internet service provider LinkNet, announced on Monday the launching of its news portal www.ekspos.com.Ekspos' director Legiman Misdiyono said the portal would focus on providing the latest financial and...

Banjarmasin lacks judges

Banjarmasin lacks judges BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The local district court here is seeking five more judges to meet the ideal line-up of 12 required for a I-A class, chief of the court Zaini Syamsu said on Saturday.The I-A class is given to district courts in the provincial capitals.

Last minute appeal from Denpasar

Last minute appeal from Denpasar If the purpose of the appeal from Denpasar, Bali, by the cream of the country's intellectuals and influential elite that the nation return to the reform track was to attract the media's attention and be widely spread among the population, the objective has been more...

Confusion reins over arrest plan

Confusion reins over arrest plan JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and a top aide gave conflicting statements on Monday about the move to arrest or question legislators believed to have been responsible for many of Indonesia's current political troubles.

Three arrested over counterfeit

Three arrested over counterfeit SEMARANG: Three men have been arrested for allegedly producing and distributing fake rupiah notes in Wonosobo regency, thanks to local residents' tip-off, Central Java spokesman Superintendent M. Ramlie said on Monday.

Banser to be brought in line: Ansor chief

Banser to be brought in line: Ansor chief BOYOLALI, Central Java (JP): The recently reelected chairman of the Ansor Youth Movement, Syaifulloh Yusuf, has vowed to bring in line its security volunteers group Banser, which is controlled by the movement.

ASEAN ministers vow to speed up ambitious energy grid plans

ASEAN ministers vow to speed up ambitious energy grid plans HANOI (AFP): Energy ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Monday vowed to speed up ambitious plans for a regional power and gas grid to boost energy security in the face of continued volatility on world oil markets.

Govt may impose press restrictions in troubled Maluku

Govt may impose press restrictions in troubled Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The government urged on Monday for restriction of the press in Ambon after days of violence despite the civilian emergency status imposed there.

Presidential relations with the DPR

Presidential relations with the DPR The following article is based on a presentation given by Donald L. Horowitz at a seminar on amending the 1945 Constitution. The seminar, held recently in Jakarta, was organized by the University of Indonesia.

Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition* Arts Exhibition: Point de vue, images du monde, by Renaud Auguste-Dormeuil, at the Fine Arts Gallery, West Java Cultural Center in Dago, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., until July 15.Performance* Piano Recital by Ananda Sukarlan, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.

Indosat to focus on mobile telecoms sector

Indosat to focus on mobile telecoms sector JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed international telephone operator PT Indosat plans to concentrate its future business on the mobile telecommunications sector, a company executive said on Monday.

NOL seeks to invest in ports

NOL seeks to invest in ports SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. is on the lookout to invest in ports where it is economically viable, even after its unit withdrew a bid for a stake in Indonesia's Koja port, Chief Executive Flemming Jacobs said Monday.

Falling rupiah, peso lead slide in regional markets

Falling rupiah, peso lead slide in regional markets SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Investors expressed a general distaste for Asian currencies Monday, with the Indonesian rupiah and Philippine peso bearing the brunt of the selloff.

One killed in toll road mishap

One killed in toll road mishap BOGOR (JP): Three trucks collided on the Jagorawi toll road in Kampung Rambutan, East Jakarta, on Monday, killing one and severely injuring another.The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Uci bin Suhandi, the assistant of the driver of a tank truck, while Zainal...

RI boxer dies after coma

RI boxer dies after coma JAKARTA (AFP): An Indonesian boxer has died after being in a coma for 16 days, hospital staff here said Monday.Dipo Saloko, 30, Indonesia's fourth-ranked Flyweight, died in the intensive care unit of the Indonesian Christian University hospital here on Sunday, a hospital...

Brawl leaves 11 injured

Brawl leaves 11 injured CILACAP, Central Java: At least 11 people were seriously injured and 14 houses destroyed when about 1000 villagers from Karangsari and Karengkeniri subdistricts were involved in mass brawls, Banyumas police chief Superintendent Carel Risakotta disclosed on Monday.

Ancol programs during holidays

Ancol programs during holidays JAKARTA (JP): Marine recreational resort Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta is offering special programs for students during the current school holidays, an official said on Monday.

Newmont resumes operation as dispute with locals ends

Newmont resumes operation as dispute with locals ends JAKARTA (JP): Gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya said on Monday it had resumed operation, after local residents in a land dispute ended a week-long protest that blocked the company's mining site at the Ratatotok village in North...

Mufflers from Purbalingga go national

Mufflers from Purbalingga go nationalBy Agus Maryono PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): Pesayangan, a hamlet in Purbalingga Lor village, Purbalingga subdistrict, Purbalingga regency, is well-known among the Banyumas people as an automobile exhaust pipe and muffler production center.

Bank Panin ups reserves

Bank Panin ups reserves JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Panin reported a pretax and reserves profit of Rp 489 billion (US$56.86 million) in 1999, but will not pay a dividend.The management said at a recent shareholders meeting it had to increase the bank's reserves for productive assets by Rp...

Party backing Anwar fights for survival

Party backing Anwar fights for survivalBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's Parti Keadilan Nasional, the standard-bearer of jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim, is reeling from dissent a year after its creation.

Hopes dim for ship passengers to survive

Hopes dim for ship passengers to survive JAKARTA (JP): Hopes dim for the survival of 480 passengers of the missing Cahaya Bahari ferry although the search has been extended to one more week, a rescue official said on Monday.

Questioning legislators

Questioning legislators There is actually nothing strange in the possibility that several members of the People's Consultative Assembly and House of Representatives will face questioning. In the eyes of the law, all people, without regard to who the person is, are equal before the law.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 3, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 325 0 6,830,000 Alakasa Industrindo 550 -100 1,500 Alfa Retailindo 890...

145 companies placed on development board: JSX

145 companies placed on development board: JSX JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) placed on Monday 145 listed companies, including major player Astra International, on the second-class development board after they failed to meet tougher new conditions required to be on the main board.

Police personnel being trained for presidential guard

Police personnel being trained for presidential guard JAKARTA (JP): The National Police announced on Monday that some 200 police personnel had been undergoing training since last month to become members of the newly established presidential security guard.Sr. Supt.

Police to introduce brand-new insignia

Police to introduce brand-new insignia JAKARTA (JP): Just three days after introducing the use of new rank terminology, the National Police announced on Monday their plan to change the corps insignia starting from January 2001.Head of general information unit at the National Police Headquarters, Sr.

20 nations compete in Indonesia Open

20 nations compete in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Twenty countries, including China and South Korea, have confirmed their participation in the Sanyo Indonesia Open Badminton Championships to be held this month.

Bandung ITB holds art festival

Bandung ITB holds art festival BANDUNG (JP): Several types of traditional art, along with modern and contemporary art, will be highlighted at the Bandung Technology Institute's (ITB) Pasar Seni (art festival) 2000.

Gus Dur's claim could backfire, observers say

Gus Dur's claim could backfire, observers say JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's claim that many of Indonesia's violent conflicts could be traced to members of the House of Representatives or the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) could backfire and cost him political support, observers...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Sports 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Performance 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Job Opportunities 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Sports 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00...

Government to maintain fuel subsidy scheme

Government to maintain fuel subsidy scheme JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain its latest fuel subsidy scheme which will channel direct cash aid to poor families once it raises fuel prices in October, this year.

Indonesia needs pension system reform

Indonesia needs pension system reformBy Stanislav Velinov This is the first of two articles on Indonesia's pension system. HONG KONG: As the Indonesian government begins to streamline the use of pension funds in many departments and institutions, it is perhaps the right time to learn a lesson on...

Ananda finishes 20th in France

Ananda finishes 20th in France JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola only finished in 20th position at the FIA Formula 3000 sixth leg at the Magny Cours circuit, France, on Saturday.In the first of 49 lap, Ananda, who started in the 26th place, managed to overtake to reach the 24th position...

Australian Embassy taken to task

Australian Embassy taken to taskFrom Media IndonesiaI am really exasperated with the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. I have applied for a visa to visit Australia four times and all of these applications were rejected. As a matter of fact, before these rejections I had visited Australia six times.

Local IT-based firms secure partnerships

Local IT-based firms secure partnerships JAKARTA (JP): Some local telecoms and IT-based companies have secured strategic alliances with their foreign counterparts during the Indonesian International Telecommunications, Media & Information Technology (IITELMIT) 2000 show, which ended on Saturday.

MPs may seek Cabinet reshuffle

MPs may seek Cabinet reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): Despite the interpellation motion filed against him and the fact that he has been under constant criticism recently, legislators said here on Saturday that it is unlikely President Abdurrahman Wahid will be booted out of office during the August general...

Eleven passengers of missing ferry found

Eleven passengers of missing ferry found JAKARTA (JP): The first 11 from hundreds of passengers of the missing Cahaya Bahari ferry were found stranded on a remote island in North Sulawesi on Sunday morning, a rescue official said.

Garuda must show professionalism

Garuda must show professionalism Having had my handbag (including a Bali-Jakarta return ticket) stolen after a dinner party in Jakarta recently, I called my travel agent in Bali and reported the stolen ticket, then reported the theft to the police in Pejompongan -- all within eight hours.

Two ex-Army colonels nabbed over fake money

Two ex-Army colonels nabbed over fake money JAKARTA (JP): Jatinegara Police officers apprehended two retired Army officers and three civilians for distributing counterfeit money following a three-day investigation, an officer said on Saturday.East Jakarta Police chief Col.

Internal factors can derail ASEAN growth

Internal factors can derail ASEAN growth SINGAPORE (AFP): Although the engines of Southeast Asian economies will continue to power ahead in the second half of the year, driven by strong intra-regional trade, domestic political uncertainties could nonetheless derail growth, economists have warned.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sculpture, Sketch Exhibition: Dua Perintis at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya no. 1 blok B 13-14, Central Jakarta (Phone: 6299660), Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until July 9.

Sport enthusiasts surprised by camels

Sport enthusiasts surprised by camels JAKARTA (JP): Scores of regular sports enthusiasts who utilize the deserted major thoroughfare of Jl. Thamrin for morning exercises on weekends saw a definitely different scene on Sunday.

Govt issues bonds to recapitalize Danamon, BNI

Govt issues bonds to recapitalize Danamon, BNI JAKARTA (JP): The government issued on Friday bonds worth Rp 60.66 trillion (US$6.97 billion) to finance the second recapitalization of publicly listed Bank Danamon and Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).

Human rights violation

Human rights violation I am Onno W. Purbo, the husband of Nurlina N. Purbo. Hereby I wish to report an abuse of human rights involving my wife Nurlina by the Natural Resources Management (NRM) Program, funded by USAID.My wife was dismissed before her contract ended on Sept.

RP planes bomb main rebel base: Guerrillas

RP planes bomb main rebel base: Guerrillas MANILA (Reuters): Philippine warplanes on Sunday bombed the biggest Moslem rebel base on the southern island of Mindanao in what could be the start of a fullscale military assault, a guerrilla officer said.