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Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Mahathir's fresh battle with Islam
Mahathir's fresh battle with IslamBy Barani Krishnan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Asia's longest-serving elected leader, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, is waging an old battle in the twilight of his career -- beating down the multi- ethnic country's Islamic opposition.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Indonesia and ASEAN
Indonesia and ASEAN In the past couple of years the impression has been created that Indonesia no longer needs the regional association called ASEAN. Such an impression was reinforced by the diverse statements of disappointment made by Abdurrahman Wahid when he was president with regard to ASEAN's...
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Science expo at Ancol Dreamland
Science expo at Ancol Dreamland JAKARTA (JP): Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta is hosting a week-long exhibition featuring creative science projects, including a spaceship satellite made by students who took part in a science fair at the entertainment center.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
UK foreign minister to visit Indonesia
UK foreign minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA, (JP): British Foreign Minister responsible for Asian and Middle East issues Ben Bradshaw will visit Indonesia from Aug. 26 to 28, the British Embassy announced here on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): In the October meeting of the Consultative Group
JAKARTA (JP): In the October meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia in Tokyo, a number of donor countries raised the crucial issue of forest devastation in Indonesia. The commitment of the Indonesian government to forest conservation even became one requirement to get loans. 2.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Nearly 300,000 displaced in January-August period
Nearly 300,000 displaced in January-August period JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 300,000 people were displaced by communal and sectarian conflict in various parts of Indonesia between January and August, further straining government resources, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Teachers on strike for salary backpay
Teachers on strike for salary backpay PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Continuing their fight to receive salary backpay, thousands of teachers here entered a second day of strike action on Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands of students without classes.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
All are responsible for moral education
All are responsible for moral educationBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Since the Reform movement broke out in 1998, the issue of educational reform has frequently come up as a topic of public discourse.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Newcomers to Jakarta
Newcomers to JakartaFrom Media IndonesiaThe following are a few suggestions for the attention of the governor of Jakarta so that this city with its huge population of over 12 million can become a safer and a more comfortable place to live in.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Eight orangutans to get taste of freedom
Eight orangutans to get taste of freedom SAMARINDA , East Kalimantan: The Wanariset Semboja Orangutan Rehabilitation Center is scheduled to send eight orangutans on Saturday back to their natural habitat around Mount Meratus, located on the border of East and South Kalimantan.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
U.S. Dollar Rates Aug.23
U.S. Dollar Rates Aug.23 Latest Previous %Change Yen 120.32-38 120.40-45 -0.07 Euro* 0.9105-11 0.9141-45 -0.39 Sterling 1.4441-47 1.4486-91 -0.31 Swiss Franc 1.6690-96 1.6635-45 +0.33 Canadian Dollar* 1.5422-28 1.5411-17 +0.07 Australian Dollar* 0.5325-30 0.5336-41 -0.21 New Zealand Dollar 0.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Men tried on forgery charges
Men tried on forgery charges TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor asked the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday to sentence a subdistrict secretary and a member of staff each to two years and six months imprisonment for counterfeiting 31 signatures in connection with the sale of a 15- hectare plot of...
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
More stores opening in the offing
More stores opening in the offingBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): Signs of recovery in the country's retail sector have become more apparent lately with the opening of more shopping centers in the capital and surrounding areas.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
JP/4/let
JP/4/letTelkom's billing statementFrom Koran Tempo For months, the telecommunications company Telkom has been charging its customers Rp 1,000 a month for the sending of billing statements, which is categorized as a non- telecommunication service charge. In October, the charge will rise to Rp 1,500.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Musician blends local tunes with classical
Musician blends local tunes with classicalText and photo by Harry Bhaskara JAKARTA (JP): In this time of domestic crises, it is easy to forget that there are numerous Indonesian artists abroad who are still alive and kicking.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Malaysia comes under fire for plan to whip illegals
Malaysia comes under fire for plan to whip illegals KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Government plans to whip illegal immigrants in Malaysia were attacked as "inhuman and barbaric" by labor and rights groups Thursday."We condemn the move to whip migrant workers.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Public order office crushes 750 'becak'
Public order office crushes 750 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration crushed on Thursday 750 becak (three-wheeled pedicabs) that they had seized this year.Witnessed by deputy governor for administrative affairs Abdul Kahfi, the becak, which had been seized in raids starting in January,...
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting by Darvies Rasjidin, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 24. * Rotterdam Waterfront, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
TV Program: Friday, August 24, 2001
TV Program: Friday, August 24, 2001TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Children's Program10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News12:00 p.m.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
New radio station comes under fire
New radio station comes under fire PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Association of Indonesian Private Radio Stations (PRSSNI) has strongly protested the Central Sulawesi Provincial Legislative Council's decision to launch its own radio broadcasting station despite the absence of a license.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Rupiah Rates Aug.23
Rupiah Rates Aug.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,215.00 9,215.00 8,671.00 8,759.00Austrian schilling 1 545.37 612.09 575.64 581.80Australian dollar 1 4,402.42 4,942.93 4,646.79 4,698.33Belgian franc 1 186.03 208.79 196.36 198.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Court rejects bankruptcy petition against Manulife
Court rejects bankruptcy petition against Manulife JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Commercial Court dismissed on Thursday a bankruptcy petition filed against joint venture insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), a subsidiary of Canada's Manulife Financial Corp.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Indonesian TV ambitions face bumpy road ahead
Indonesian TV ambitions face bumpy road ahead Aug. 24 is jointly celebrated as the anniversary of three television stations -- state owned TVRI and two private networks RCTI and SCTV. Soon, there will be more TV stations, which will heighten competition.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Facing up to destruction of forests
Facing up to destruction of forestsBy Suhardi Suryadi JAKARTA (JP): At the October meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia in Tokyo, a number of donor countries raised the crucial issue of forest devastation in Indonesia.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
1. OPIC (2x20)
1. OPIC (2x20)Govt in talks with OPIC over controversial deal2. Mweb (3x16)M-Web restructure to improve revenue, efficiency levels3. Manu (2x24)Court rejects bankruptcy petition against Manulife 4. Hyunda (2x18)Hyundai eyes expansion in region ahead of AFTA
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Constitution
Constitution Constitutional team 'must be free from politicians'. Page 2 'Becak' Public order office crushes 750 'becak'. Page 3 Education All are responsible for moral education. Page 5Badminton Lin Dan stuns Taufik in first encounter. Page 6TV Indonesian TV ambitions face bumpy road ahead.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Trains disrupted for 12 hours
Trains disrupted for 12 hours JAKARTA (JP): Rail services between Jakarta and Bekasi were disrupted for almost 12 hours from Wednesday night due to the derailment of a coal train at Jatinegara station, East Jakarta.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Authorities have no funds to deport German students
Authorities have no funds to deport German students JAKARTA (JP): Six German students, who were scheduled to be deported on Tuesday for visa violations, are still in the city as immigration authorities do not have the funds to send them home.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 -25 56,000 Adindo Foresta 105 0 15,500 AGIS 135 -5 250,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,700 75 2,035,000...
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Constitutional team 'must be free from politicians'
Constitutional team 'must be free from politicians' YOGYAKARTA (JP): Politicians should not be included on the proposed constitutional commission, otherwise the country would have an amended constitution laden with political interests, scholars warned on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Providing more public services for the disabled
Providing more public services for the disabledBy Inge Komardjaja and Peter Neumann MUENSTER, Germany (JP): Bandung in Indonesia and Muenster in Germany are geographically disconnected and culturally different.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Fishing firms attacked by mobs
Fishing firms attacked by mobs JAKARTA (JP): Fishermen and fishing boats of PT Djarma Aru in Merauke, Irian Jaya, have of late been afraid of going out to sea after two recent brutal attacks by mobs, Arudya, chief of the company's fishing fleet said.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Govt extends talks with IMF
Govt extends talks with IMF JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Thursday it was still in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the final draft of the fund-sponsored economic program, citing unresolved issues over the state budget.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
From corruption to extortion
From corruption to extortionFrom Koran TempoA legislator of the Justice and Unity Party (PKP) faction at the Jakarta legislative assembly was reported by the tabloid, Ambisi, to be involved in a case of corruption involving Rp 6 billion in a tire project at the supply bureau of the Jakarta...
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Lin Dan shows Taufik the door in first career encounter
Lin Dan shows Taufik the door in first career encounter JAKARTA (JP): Newcomer Lin Dan of China put top seed Taufik Hidayat's attempt to defend his title at the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships in Manila to an end on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
TV channels battle for ratings and revenue
TV channels battle for ratings and revenue JAKARTA (JP): The country's first commercial station RCTI, which was introduced 12 years ago on Aug 24, and SCTV, which was launched a year later, also on Aug. 24, find August the hottest month of the year.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Gus Dur may be quizzed over search for Tommy
Gus Dur may be quizzed over search for Tommy JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro implied on Thursday that former president Abdurrahman Wahid would be summoned for questioning in connection with the police's efforts to hunt down the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
How to address Megawati's husband
How to address Megawati's husbandFrom KompasIn the article Tiga Hari Bersama RI-3 (Three Days with RI-3) in Kompas dated Aug. 14 on Taufik Kiemas, the husband of President Megawati Soekarnopurti, he was referred to as RI-3 by the staff members of the State Secretariat.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
MUENSTER, Germany (JP): Bandung in Indonesia and Muenster in
MUENSTER, Germany (JP): Bandung in Indonesia and Muenster in Germany are geographically disconnected and culturally different. In dealing with the problems of the mobility of disabled people there is nothing comparable. 2.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Megawati-Hamzah partnership leads to improvement
Megawati-Hamzah partnership leads to improvementFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe partnership between President Megawati and Vice President Hamzah Haz has resulted in signs of improvement in the national economy as indicated by the rupiah strengthening against the U.S. dollar.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Women reporting bribery case tried for defamation
Women reporting bribery case tried for defamation JAKARTA (JP): A housewife appeared in court on Thursday on charges of defamation and falsifying a report of bribery which implicated Supreme Court justices, notaries public and National Land Agency (BPN) officials.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Taiwan turning point
Taiwan turning point For both political and security reasons, the Taiwanese government for years has kept strict official limits on trade and investment between it and the mainland. And for their own business reasons, Taiwanese companies consistently have found ways around the rules.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Asia shares mixed as Tokyo tumbles
Asia shares mixed as Tokyo tumbles SINGAPORE (Agencies): Gloomy Tokyo stocks fell to 17-year lows on Thursday while the rest of Asia put in a mixed performance despite a firm Wall Street buoyed by hints that the worst may be over for the anaemic U.S. economy.Tokyo's Nikkei average tumbled 2.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
PT REKAYASA INDUSTRI celebrates 20th anniversary
PT REKAYASA INDUSTRI celebrates 20th anniversary penetrates global market with local resources Celebrating its 20th anniversary on Aug. 12, PT REKAYASA INDUSTRI has managed to stand firm and continue expanding its operations, despite the economic crisis that has plagued Indonesia since 1997.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Jakartans still unaware of Hepatitis B spread
Jakartans still unaware of Hepatitis B spread JAKARTA (JP): Not many people here seem to be aware of the Hepatitis B virus, which statistics reveal still infects one in 20 Jakartans, the same proportion of the population infected ten years ago.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
GAM support base waning: Minister
GAM support base waning: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Thursday that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels were becoming increasingly isolated.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Chandra Asri deal not fair: Committee
Chandra Asri deal not fair: Committee JAKARTA (JP): The oversight committee of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said that the restructuring scheme of petrochemical firm PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center was advantageous to the firm's Japanese lenders but disadvantageous to IBRA.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Mall Calendar
Mall CalendarMetro (Plaza Senayan and Pondok Indah Mall): Metro Big Sale (Aug. 24 - Sept. 30)* * The first day is dedicated to Metro Yours and Citibank cardholdersSupermal Karawaci Belanja Plus by Rimo department store (Aug. 16 - Sept.
Fri, 24 Aug 2001
Prosecutor urged to probe councillors' trips
Prosecutor urged to probe councillors' trips JAKARTA (JP): Activists urged prosecutors on Thursday to investigate corruption alleged to have been committed by councillors in relation to foreign travel they are currently undertaking.
Thu, 23 Aug 2001
U.S. looking to improve military ties with RI
U.S. looking to improve military ties with RI WASHINGTON (DPA): The Bush administration is consulting with Congress about lifting restrictions on military ties with Indonesia, a top Pentagon official confirmed Tuesday.