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Thu, 26 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...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Bomb scare at money changer
Bomb scare at money changer BANDUNG: A suspected bomb was found in the restroom of the Golden Megah Money Changer on Jl. Oto Iskandar Dinata on Wednesday afternoon.The man who found the bomb, Asep, said he was going to use the restroom when three young men entered ahead of him with a package...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Exspan finds gas, oil
Exspan finds gas, oil JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company PT Exspan Nusantara and its state-owned counterpart Pertamina have discovered a large gas reserve of about 5 trillion cubic feet (TCF) in Luwuk Banggal Regency, Central Sulawesi.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Willem ready to replace Juan for training in Cuba
Willem ready to replace Juan for training in Cuba JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian light welterweight (63.5 kgs) boxer Willem Papilaya said he was ready to replace Juan Sapariban for an overseas stint in Cuba before the national squad leaves for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Pornography in the media
Pornography in the mediaFrom RepublikaLembaga Media Ramah Keluarga (Family Friendly Media Center) and Media Watch and Consumer Center (MWCC) are non-governmental organizations and have been actively monitoring the mass media.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
IMF sees Indonesia board meet late August
IMF sees Indonesia board meet late August WASHINGTON (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that it expects its executive board to discuss lending for Indonesia at the end of August or in early September.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Hamzah, Akbar to go through to final vote
Hamzah, Akbar to go through to final vote JAKARTA (JP): The nation was kept in suspense overnight as the election of the vice president went down to the wire with the last two candidates, Akbar Tandjung and Hamzah Haz, having to fight it out in a third and final ballot on Thursday morning.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
MPR Special Session keeps the media busy
MPR Special Session keeps the media busy JAKARTA (JP): Some of the people who have been expending the most energy during the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly are from the media.Whether they are from the print, electronic or broadcast media, journalists compete with each other...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Teen pregnancy a serious problem
Teen pregnancy a serious problem JAKARTA (JP): Marriage is a serious topic of discussion. But it could also be fun, especially if it involves teenagers, as was demonstrated on Wednesday during a talk about teen marriage.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
U.S. watching Indonesian military, official says
U.S. watching Indonesian military, official says HANOI (Reuters): The United States is closely watching the Indonesian military after the rise to power of new President Megawati Soekarnoputri, but has not decided whether to increase limited ties with Jakarta's armed forces, a senior U.S.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts: Hierarchy by Koniherawati, Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 29. * Painting: Zen to Video, by Wayan Karja, Peter Dittmar, Filippo Sciascia, Wolfgang Widmoser, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Visa holders hit 1.85m
Visa holders hit 1.85m JAKARTA (JP): Visa International announced on Wednesday that the number of its credit card holders in Indonesia rose to 1.85 million as of end of March, a 42 percent increase from a year ago.Visa's country manager for Indonesia Ellyana C.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Indonesia gets opportunity to change itself
Indonesia gets opportunity to change itself SINGAPORE: The swift and peaceful political transition in Indonesia opens a small window of opportunity for a country that has suffered from uncertainty and impasse in the recent past.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of life
Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of lifeBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Art historians, art critics and the public may well be at a loss when it comes to the distinction between art and craft, but the contemporary crafts movement is proceeding to erase that division, and at a...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Traffic in Gajah Mada diverted
Traffic in Gajah Mada diverted JAKARTA (JP): Traffic passing along Jl. Hayam Wuruk and Jl. Gajah Mada in Central Jakarta will be temporarily rerouted on Thursday evening due to the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of Duta Merlin complex on Jl. Gajah Mada.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
ARF security forum graduates to deter diplomacy
ARF security forum graduates to deter diplomacy HANOI (AFP): The Asia-Pacific region's sole security forum adopted landmark operational procedures on Wednesday that will help prevent disputes from flaring up into a full-blown war, officials said.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-on
Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-onText and photo by Alpha Savitri GIANYAR, Bali (JP): Rich in historical and spiritual significance, Gunung Kawi was once a favorite site of the country's first president Sukarno when he visited Tampaksiring Palace in Gianyar regency, a kilometer away from...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
New father Hendrawan loses in 1st round
New father Hendrawan loses in 1st round JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan lost his first round match of the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium, but won an even bigger prize by becoming a father earlier on Wednesday morning.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Little revelry in Bali over Megawati's presidency
Little revelry in Bali over Megawati's presidency DENPASAR, Bali (JP): There was little sign of festivity and no public displays of euphoria in the streets of Denpasar and other cities in Bali when Megawati Soekarnoputri was sworn in as Indonesia's fifth president on Monday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Leadership change proceeds smoothly
Leadership change proceeds smoothly It is too bad that events in Jakarta have overshadowed the meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Hanoi. It should be remembered by everyone that the last Indonesian government was overthrown in months of destructive and murderous violence that included the...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
'Bung Karno' Sports Center
'Bung Karno' Sports CenterFrom KompasRecently, quite a number of exhibitions and the like have been held in the East Park of the "Bung Karno" Sports Center, Senayan, Jakarta. To hire a space in the area is very costly and various extra charges must be covered.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
26 brothel owners refuse compensation
26 brothel owners refuse compensation JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Soebagio said on Wednesday the owners of at least 26 brothels in the former Kramat Tunggak brothel complex continued to refuse the compensation offered by the mayoralty.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Asian currencies mixed late; rupiah falls as euphoria ebbs
Asian currencies mixed late; rupiah falls as euphoria ebbs SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah gave up some of its recent gains Wednesday as euphoria over Megawati Sukarnoputri's presidency ebbed and market players awaited word on the composition of her new government.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Court case against three former justices begins
Court case against three former justices begins JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court began proceedings on Wednesday against former Supreme Court justice M. Yahya Harahap, who is charged with receiving Rp 96 million in bribes while presiding over a land dispute in 1998.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
A moment of truth for political elite
A moment of truth for political eliteBy Richard W. Baker HONOLULU, Hawaii (JP): Indonesia has just gone through another chaotic change of presidents -- its third in just over three years after only one in the preceding 30.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Megawati asked to set example in fighting corruption
Megawati asked to set example in fighting corruption JAKARTA (JP): To set an example, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is urged to declare zero tolerance against corruption by openly calling on all not to give any facility to members of her family or political party.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Choong, Lee quit Grand Prix finals
Choong, Lee quit Grand Prix finals JAKARTA (JP): The Malaysian pair of Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah have pulled out of the World Grand Prix finals in Brunei Darussalam from Aug. 8 to Aug. 12 due to Lee's back injury.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Top officers, retirees hold closed-door talks
Top officers, retirees hold closed-door talks JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass and retired generals from both the police and military convened a closed-door meeting at Wisma Persada in Halim, East Jakarta on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
PKB's position
PKB's positionFrom Rakyat MerdekaIt's time now for the National Awakening Party (PKB) to act proudly as a critical and constructive opposition party. Don't bear grudges or harbor resentment, but develop a healthy democracy in the country.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Many Jakartans made homeless by crisis
Many Jakartans made homeless by crisis JAKARTA (JP): The number of homeless people and urban poor families in Jakarta is relatively high, due to the ongoing economic crisis, according to the latest census.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Simple but great food at Mykonos Taverna
Simple but great food at Mykonos Taverna KUTA, Bali (JP): On a recent trip to Bali, I was very much aware of how quickly things change there in the food and beverage industry.The Jakarta and Bali markets are completely different, as Bali is much more affected by tourism's seasonal variations.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 25
Rupiah rate July 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,470.00 10,470.00 9,920.00 10,020.00Australian dollar 1 4,816.44 5,330.28 5,045.31 5,101.18Austrian schilling 1 601.50 665.39 630.08 636.79Belgian franc 1 205.18 226.97 214.93 217.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Ratings agencies says RI's future still uncertain
Ratings agencies says RI's future still uncertain NEW YORK (Dow Jones): The peaceful ascension of Megawati Soekarnoputri to the Indonesian presidency alone isn't enough to help the country's near-term outlook, according to two major ratings agencies.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Ghosts of conflicts past haunt key Asian talks
Ghosts of conflicts past haunt key Asian talks HANOI (Reuters): Southeast Asian foreign ministers met their most powerful neighbors on Tuesday to discuss boosting political and economic cooperation, but the talks were fraught with regional tensions and haunted by ghosts of conflicts past.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Political parties battle for VP post
Political parties battle for VP post JAKARTA (JP): After a strong show of unity in unseating Abdurrahman Wahid from the presidency, political party factions were back to their usual selves on Tuesday, fighting off each other for the vice presidential seat, with Akbar Tandjung, Hamzah Haz and Susilo...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
All eyes are now upon Megawati
All eyes are now upon Megawati BANGKOK: Indonesia's battered and bruised path to democracy hit a clear spot on Monday when the National Assembly acted decisively, and bravely, to dismiss errant President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Plan to sell plot of land in Kemayoran questioned
Plan to sell plot of land in Kemayoran questioned JAKARTA (JP): City councillors questioned on Tuesday the city- joint venture exhibition firm PT Jakarta International Trade Fair's (JITF) plan to sell 10 hectares of land in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, at a price of about Rp 300 billion (US$30...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
School land deal protested
School land deal protested JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of parents, whose children studied at state-run junior high school 56 in the Blok M area, South Jakarta, rallied at the City Council on Tuesday, protesting the government's decision to move the school to another location.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Riau province to jointly own CPP's oil block
Riau province to jointly own CPP's oil blockBy Haidar Anwar Tanjung PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): The planned establishment of Riau Petroleum by the provincial administration of Riau marks a new stage in its fierce battle with Jakarta for control over the Coastal Plain Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block currently...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
First day in office for President Megawati
First day in office for President Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri woke up as president for the first time on Tuesday and immediately got down to work in her capacity as chief executive.But her activities were limited to her official office at Merdeka Selatan Palace, since ousted...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
RI cyclists earn medals at Asian C'ships
RI cyclists earn medals at Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games cyclists grabbed two silver medals and three bronze medals at the Asian Championships from July 7 to July 17 in Chinese Taipei.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Abdurrahman ouster good, but won't lure funds
Abdurrahman ouster good, but won't lure funds HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Ltd. director Peter Hames is all praise for the leadership change in Indonesia but he isn't ready to pour more funds into the country just yet.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
The new Megawati era
The new Megawati era The nation should be grateful that the transition of power from Abdurrahman Wahid to Megawati Soekarnoputri has been relatively smoother than anticipated, without violence and more significantly, without loss of life.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
A new leader, a new hope
A new leader, a new hope Now that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has appointed Megawati Soekarnoputri as our new president, there is still this nagging question of whether she is really cut out for the job.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Changes in Megawati, PDI-P, hopefully for the better
Changes in Megawati, PDI-P, hopefully for the better Among those sharing "guarded optimism" for the presidency of Megawati Soekarnoputri is researcher and rector of the Jakarta State Islamic Studies Institute Azyumardi Azra.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 24, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,425 0 716,500 Adindo Foresta 110 -10 65,000 AGIS 145 0 1,440,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,125 200...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Bombing victims keep their spirits high
Bombing victims keep their spirits highBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Annastashya Emmanuelle JAKARTA (JP): Junior high school student Agnes Jessica Winarto, one of the victims of Sunday's bomb blast in a church here, has not yet realized that she has lost her right leg.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Film* Monthly French Film La Rein Margot, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Wednesday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 5 p.m., until the end of July.Performance* Concert Glenn Bagus Zulkarnain, Mandarin Oriental, Majapahit Hotel, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Dollar dumping boosts rupiah further
Dollar dumping boosts rupiah further JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah rallied for a second day in a row, on the back of euphoria that swept the market, following the election of Megawati Soekarnoputri as the country's fifth president.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Off-road racing in Cikarang
Off-road racing in Cikarang JAKARTA (JP): The Cheetah Off-Road Club, a member of the Indonesian Off-Road Federation (IOF), will stage SCORE Off-Road Racing on Aug.11 and Aug.12 at the Lippo Cikarang Off-road racing track in Cikarang, West Java.