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Wed, 25 Jul 2001
B2B firm to launch IPO
B2B firm to launch IPO JAKARTA (JP): PT Global Jaringan Nusantara, the Indonesian unit of Hongkong-based B2B e-marketplace provider Global Sources plans to launch a domestic initial public offering (IP0) in October.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
KPC proposes neutral body to value its stake
KPC proposes neutral body to value its stake JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) has urged the government to establish an independent appraiser to value its assets and end the prolonged row over its divestment program, according to one of its owners, Anglo-Australian mining...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
All companies in city told to register their expatriates
All companies in city told to register their expatriates JAKARTA (JP): The city administration urged all companies to register expatriates on their payroll with the authorities.The Jakarta chapter of the Foreigners Control Coordination (Sipora) team briefed on Tuesday representatives of more than...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Native languages threatened with extinction
Native languages threatened with extinction JAKARTA (JP): Language indicates where you belong. But this might not be true for some, as many of the Indonesian native languages are now at the brink of extinction.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Dozens of Gus Dur supporters maintain vigil outside palace
Dozens of Gus Dur supporters maintain vigil outside palace JAKARTA (JP): One day after the ousting of President Abdurrahman Wahid, the number of his supporters staging a rally in front of Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta, dropped significantly on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Watch Asian central bank balance sheets: BIS urges
Watch Asian central bank balance sheets: BIS urges SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters): The Bank for International Settlements said on Tuesday more attention should be paid to the balance sheet independence of central banks in Asia.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Men's sprinters vague of SEAG target
Men's sprinters vague of SEAG target JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's sprinters doubt their chances of winning medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September, following their poor performances in the local championships here.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Peace-inspiring TV dialog
Peace-inspiring TV dialogFrom Media IndonesiaBetween 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2001 private television station RCTI aired a dialog with MH Ainun Nadjib (Cak Nun). This program really gave me peace of mind. Cak Nun called on all of us to turn to God the Almighty and to be magnanimous.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Parking at Karawaci
Parking at Karawaci It is a pity that the management of Supermal Karawaci does not pay proper attention to automobile parking at this mall.A long line of automobiles is often found waiting to enter the mall in certain hours on weekdays and on weekends because the several routes leading to the...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
False alarm jangles nerves at police HQ
False alarm jangles nerves at police HQ JAKARTA (JP): Fear gripped officers at the National Police Headquarters on Tuesday when a suspected bomb was found in the Wisma Bhayangkari Meeting Hall, located next to the National Police Information Center on Jl. Senjaya in South Jakarta.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Man murdered on mosque porch
Man murdered on mosque porch TANGERANG (JP): A suspected thug, Mad alias Gondrong, was found dead with several stab wounds to his head and neck on the porch of Munawwaroh Mosque in the Ahmad Yani soccer stadium on Jl. Windu Karya I, Tangerang, early on Tuesday.Tangerang substation police chief Ins.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Kikugawa: Excellent value and relaxing
Kikugawa: Excellent value and relaxing JAKARTA (JP): If you happen to be in the vicinity of Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) and are feeling a bit peckish, then I can recommend no better place to eat than Kikugawa Japanese Restaurant.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Changes in Megawati, hopefully for the better
Changes in Megawati, 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
The next vice president
The next vice presidentFrom Koran TempoIndonesia's fifth president has been sworn in. What's now interesting is the position of vice president left vacant by Megawati. The "stock exchange" of candidates offers several names such as Akbar Tandjung, Wiranto, Hamzah Haz, Yusril Ihza Mahendra and...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Bomb rocks Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters
Bomb rocks Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): A blast hit Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters in the provincial capital of Palu on Tuesday, forcing dozens of officers to evacuate the building in panic.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Computer software in Indonesian
Computer software in Indonesian I read with interest your article of July 21, 2001 titled PC software in Indonesian to be launched.I don't think that launching such software is the answer to making rural and city people computer-literate.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Advertisers exploit children to promote their products
Advertisers exploit children to promote their productsBy Jonminofri Nazir JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian children, especially those living in Jakarta, usually have similar tastes.Today, most of them love T-shirts, bags, shoes, books or any other product bearing the cuddly Teletubbies characters.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Where Megawati's loyalties lie
Where Megawati's loyalties lieBy Lesley McCulloch TASMANIA, Australia (JP): It was with quiet amazement and some amusement that I read Focusing on reform process of TNI (The Jakarta Post July 18). While acknowledging the author, Philippe Raggi's desire to understand the nuances of the political-...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Auto sales up in four main SE Asian markets
Auto sales up in four main SE Asian markets SINGAPORE (AFP): New vehicle sales in Southeast Asia's four biggest markets rose 9.0 percent in the five months of this year, weighed down by a weak performance in the Philippines, an industry monitor said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Women's roles
Women's rolesFrom Warta KotaAlthough women account for the more than half of the Indonesian population, conditions for them until now have been quite disconcerting as seen by their far below standard of living. Many women as well as their babies die during childbirth.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
IMF names new RI agent
IMF names new RI agent JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund announced on Tuesday that David Nellor would succeed John Dodsworth as the senior resident representative in Indonesia when the latter's term concluded at the end of this month.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Official says condoms vital for military operations
Official says condoms vital for military operations JAKARTA (JP): A senior official at the Ministry of Health has warned the government it is not enough to arm the Indonesian Military (TNI) only with ammunition when they are deployed in military operations where they have to leave their family for...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
RP: Peace in sight as talks with Moro rebels resume
RP: Peace in sight as talks with Moro rebels resume PORT DICKSON, Malaysia (AFP): Philippine government negotiators and separatist Moro rebels began a new round of talks in Malaysia on Tuesday, with Manila upbeat about peace prospects."I don't only smell peace but I see peace already.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
World shuttlers still consider Indonesia Open prestigiuos
World shuttlers still consider Indonesia Open prestigiuos JAKARTA (JP): Competing shuttlers at the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open considered the five-star tournament prestigious, despite the last minute withdrawal from badminton powerhouse China and neighbor Thailand due to security reasons...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Brawl over frying pan sends three inmates to hospital
Brawl over frying pan sends three inmates to hospital TANGERANG (JP): Three inmates were rushed to the hospital after being injured in a brawl over a frying pan at the men's penitentiary on Jl. Veteran in Tangerang, on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Anai's Padang cuisine in upmarket setting
Anai's Padang cuisine in upmarket setting JAKARTA (JP): Everybody knows that Padang food is this country's closest equivalent to fast food. Usually eaten in the "raw", meaning on a dusty sidewalk in the market in the middle of all the action, platters of food are stacked like pyramids in the sun...
Wed, 25 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, 25 Jul 2001
Howard says he's sorry for Gus Dur
Howard says he's sorry for Gus Dur SYDNEY (Agencies): Congratulatory remarks on Megawati Soekarnoputri's appointment as president continued from all over the world on Tuesday, including from Australian Prime Minister John Howard who admitted that he felt sorry for ousted Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
KL palm oil off highs
KL palm oil off highs KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures ceded earlier gains but managed to stay in positive territory despite the absence of fresh factors and worries that Chicago's uptrend would not last long, traders said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 24
Rupiah rate July 24 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,463.00 10,463.00 9,913.00 10,013.00Australian dollar 1 4,816.67 5,330.90 5,045.72 5,101.62Austrian schilling 1 598.44 662.06 626.90 633.58Belgian franc 1 204.13 225.83 213.84 216.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Police arrest four over murder
Police arrest four over murder JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Police arrested four alleged separatist rebels here early on Monday morning in connection with the murder of four Mobile Brigade police officers last month.The provincial police chief, Insp. Gen.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
BP to lead Indonesia's LNG marketing efforts in China
BP to lead Indonesia's LNG marketing efforts in China JAKARTA (JP): The government and state oil and gas company Pertamina have agreed to appoint Anglo-American energy firm BP Plc to lead marketing efforts in China for its Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Irian Jaya, a BP senior...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Howard
Howard Howard says he's sorry for Gus Dur. Page 2 Brawl Brawl over frying pan sends three inmates to hospital. Page 3 Riau Riau province to jointly own CPP's oil block Page 4 Swimming Third gold and another world record for Thorpe. Page 6 Cuisine Anai's Padang cuisine in upmarket setting.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Luxury car distributors upbeat on 2001 sales
Luxury car distributors upbeat on 2001 sales JAKARTA (JP): Domestic luxury car distributors expressed optimism that they could meet the 2001 sales target despite the country's economic woes.Paulus B. Suranto, head of marketing at PT BMW Indonesia, said his company was confident to achieve a...
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Grains: Light seen at end of RI tunnel
Grains: Light seen at end of RI tunnel SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia's commodity markets, disrupted for months by political and economic chaos, are cautiously optimistic a day after the strife-torn country named a new president, traders said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
PKB confirms dissolution of its factions
PKB confirms dissolution of its factions JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) confirmed on Tuesday the dissolution of its factions in the House of Representatives and the People's Consultative Assembly, though there was some dissension on this point.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Victims' family compensated
Victims' family compensated GRESIK, East Java: State-owned social security company Jamsostek paid on Monday Rp 49.1 million in compensation to relatives of two victims killed in a recent fire on a tanker.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Soldiers detained for desertion
Soldiers detained for desertion MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two Army soldiers have been detained at the Tanah Karo Police station near here, charged with deserting their unit now deployed in the troubled province of Aceh.North Sumatra Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
ASEAN adopts declaration to narrow rich-poor divide
ASEAN adopts declaration to narrow rich-poor divide HANOI (AFP): Southeast Asian governments Tuesday promised to narrow the chasm that separates the region's richest nation from countries still mired in third-world poverty.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Politics must stay out of new economic team: Experts
Politics must stay out of new economic team: Experts JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri should avoid political compromise in the formation of her next Cabinet economic team, as it would slow down efforts to bring the country's economic recovery back on track, experts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Megawati shows support for police chief Bimantoro
Megawati shows support for police chief Bimantoro JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri showed her approval of Gen. Surojo Bimantoro as the rightful National Police chief, when she handed him the command baton during his courtesy call on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Gus Dur's friends urge his return to civil movement
Gus Dur's friends urge his return to civil movement JAKARTA (JP): Friends of deposed president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid urged him on Tuesday to leave the presidential palace and return to the civilian movement to guard democracy and freedom of speech.
Wed, 25 Jul 2001
Papuan council demands freedom for Irian Jaya
Papuan council demands freedom for Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Following the ouster of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, the Papuan Presidium Council announced on Tuesday the easternmost province Irian Jaya wished to separate from Indonesia.
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
More attention to the environment
More attention to the environmentFrom Sinar PagiInstant noodle company PT Indofood Sukses Makmur (ISM) has a factory in West Ancol, North Jakarta. With the ISO standard it has achieved, the company should adopt an attitude of hospitality and concern for its environment without discrimination, but...
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
East Timor to seek ASEAN membership in 3 to 5 years
East Timor to seek ASEAN membership in 3 to 5 years HANOI (AP): East Timor is hopeful of joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations within the next three to five years, its foreign minister said on Monday."It will take a few years.
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
Apathetic security guard
Apathetic security guardFrom Business IndonesiaMy eight-year-old nephew became separated from his parents when they were shopping at the Karawaci Lippo Supermall in Tangerang, at 8 p.m. on July 14. The child and his parents looked for each other for 30 minutes.
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
Christmas bombing suspect gets 15 years in jail
Christmas bombing suspect gets 15 years in jail BANDUNG (JP): The Bandung District Court sentenced on Monday Muhammad Iqbal to 15 years imprisonment for his involvement in a Christmas Eve bomb blast in Bandung last year which killed four people.
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
It's Mega's moment
It's Mega's moment JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri could well have been thinking, "She who laughs last laughs longest," as she was sworn in as the country's president on Monday.Before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) members who voted against her in the 1999 presidential election,...
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
'Bung Karno' Sports Center
'Bung Karno' Sports CenterFrom KompasRecently, quite a lot exhibitions and the like have been held at the East Park of the "Bung Karno" Sports Center, at Senayan, Jakarta. In fact, to hire a space in the area is very costly and various extra charges must be covered.
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
Court to issue verdict on Golkar
Court to issue verdict on Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court expects to rule on a case against the Golkar Party on July 30.Laila Marzuki, a member of the panel of justices hearing the case, vowed that the court would be objective in its ruling, Antara reported.