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Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Manulife faces bankruptcy charges
Manulife faces bankruptcy charges JAKARTA (JP): Canadian-based life insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) is in yet another legal bout, this time fending off bankruptcy charges at Central Jakarta Commercial Court, with a verdict announced this Thursday.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Officials blame each other over foreign trips
Officials blame each other over foreign trips JAKARTA (JP): The City Council and city administration blamed each other on Tuesday for the ineffectiveness of the councillors' foreign trips following recent "complaint" letters from Indonesian consulates.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Indonesia's baby-faced assassin tipped to retain Asian crown
Indonesia's baby-faced assassin tipped to retain Asian crown MANILA (AFP): Defending men's singles champion Taufik Hidayat heads a cast of world class stars in the Asian Badminton Championships here from Wednedsay.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Former officer warns of military return to politics
Former officer warns of military return to politics JAKARTA (JP): Hasnan Habib, a retired Army lieutenant general, warned here on Tuesday of the possibility of a military comeback within the nation's political arena if politicians remained immature and unprofessional.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
XL, BCA tie up for mBanking
XL, BCA tie up for mBanking JAKARTA (JP): Cellular network operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama has reached an agreement with Bank Central Asia (BCA) to provide mobile banking services, better known as mBanking, for their customers, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Caltex Indonesia output down
Caltex Indonesia output down JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia's biggest oil producer PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia said on Tuesday output was running at 660,000 barrels per day, down from a forecast 705,000 bpd, because of a range of disruptions.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Emphasis on bilateral ties back on foreign policy agenda
Emphasis on bilateral ties back on foreign policy agenda Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda has again underlined the importance of "a free and active" foreign policy, set out for the first time by Indonesia's founding father and first vice president Mohammad Hatta.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Campaign against syringe sharing
Campaign against syringe sharing JAKARTA (JP): Activists and doctors urged authorities to intensify campaigns to raise public awareness about the dangers of sharing hypodermic syringes.The remarks were made in a seminar that revealed that significant numbers of drug users carrying the Human...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Equestrian team revels in SEA Games challenge
Equestrian team revels in SEA Games challenge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian equestrian team bound for the upcoming SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur is hoping to win two gold medals at the biennial sporting event next month.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
3,000 teachers seek salary backpay
3,000 teachers seek salary backpay PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): At least 3,000 teachers of state elementary, junior and senior high schools in the regency of Purbalingga thronged the local legislature building on Tuesday demanding the disbursement of the additional backpay derived from their...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:15 Debating 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Regional Program 5:00 News 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 News...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Presidential guards to be restructured
Presidential guards to be restructured JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed chief of Paspampres (the presidential guards) Brig. Gen. Nono Sampono asserted on Tuesday that he would reorganize the squad so as to tighten security around the vicinity and quarters of the President and Vice President, reports...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Women better entrepreneurs than men: ADB
Women better entrepreneurs than men: ADB JAKARTA (JP): Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) led by women are more successful than those led by men, a survey conducted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance team for Indonesia revealed on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Bakrie enjoys strong sales, but suffers losses in H1
Bakrie enjoys strong sales, but suffers losses in H1 JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Bakrie & Brothers enjoyed stronger sales in the first half of this year, but still suffered a net loss of Rp 187.3 billion (US$21.87 million).
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Rupiah Rates Aug. 21
Rupiah Rates Aug. 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,940.00 8,940.00 8,398.00 8,482.00Australian dollar 1 526.42 593.04 556.78 562.66Austrian schilling 1 4,235.20 4,773.07 4,479.49 4,528.54Belgian franc 1 179.57 202.29 189.92 191.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
1. Mandir (2x22)
1. Mandir (2x22) Bank Mandiri first half net profit up 102% 2. Pertam (3x15) Pertamina hopes to reach deal with Caltex over CPD by year-end 3. Jetro (2x20) Business sentiment in RI improving: JETRO 4. Maha (2x20) Malaysian PM proposes 'world tax' to help poor 5.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
RI, Thai, RP leaders visit Singapore
RI, Thai, RP leaders visit Singapore SINGAPORE (AP): Leaders of the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia will visit Singapore this week to meet officials in the tiny city-state to discuss the challenges they face within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Nuwa Wea plans to improve labor conditions
Nuwa Wea plans to improve labor conditions JAKARTA (JP): The appointment of Jacob Nuwa Wea as the new Minister of Manpower and Transmigration took many by surprise because of his being well-known as a strong supporter of workers' struggle for better welfare, which often clashes with employers.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Jail term sought for alleged killers
Jail term sought for alleged killers TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor asked the Tangerang District Court on Tuesday to sentence two people to 20 years in jail each for a premeditated murder of their friend who refused to lend them Rp 20,000 (US$2.35).
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Singapore and Indonesia to co-host Tiger Cup
Singapore and Indonesia to co-host Tiger Cup MANILA (Reuters): The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has announced that Singapore and Indonesia will share the hosting rights for next year's Tiger Cup.The regional body, which is responsible for running several events in South East Asia, had originally...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Business sentiment in Indonesia improving: JETRO
Business sentiment in Indonesia improving: JETRO JAKARTA (JP): Japanese investors operating in Indonesia felt their businesses fared better in August, while those in four neighboring countries -- Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines -- thought their businesses worsened, a Japanese...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Taufik tipped to retain Asian badminton crown
Taufik tipped to retain Asian badminton crown MANILA (AFP): Defending men's singles champion Taufik Hidayat heads a cast of world class stars in the JVC Asian Badminton Championships here from Wednesday.Ranked fifth in the world, the baby-faced Indonesian is fresh from victory in the Singapore Open.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
1. No security guarantee for Indonesian ministers in Aceh
1. No security guarantee for Indonesian ministers in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): GAM could not guarantee the security of the Indonesian ministers visiting the restive province, according to GAM spokesman Sofyan Daud.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Megawati's ASEAN tour
Megawati's ASEAN tour President Megawati Soekarnoputri's departure for a one-week whirlwind tour of ASEAN countries marks an important milestone in Indonesia's relations with the world outside. Indonesia's relationship with ASEAN countries, to cite Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda's...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Election of ITB Rector
Election of ITB RectorFrom RepublikaThe nomination and election process for the rector of the Bandung Institute of Technology reflects the highest respect of all in ITB academic circles for democracy and transparency.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Hope for Indonesia
Hope for Indonesia Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri got high marks, even from erstwhile critics, on Thursday's state of the nation address. In the first major speech since assuming the chief executive's chair on July 23, she struck a statesmanlike chord, apologizing for human rights...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Sports officials won't get SEAG holiday: KONI
Sports officials won't get SEAG holiday: KONI JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) brushed aside allegations that it would take advantage of the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games by sending a large number of officials to the biennial event.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition* Photo: Around the World, by 32 photographers, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 23.Music and Entertainment* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001
Treat your acne right away
Treat your acne right away Dear Dr. Donya,After reading your article in The Jakarta Post, I would like to ask you if it is possible for an adult to use isotretnoin.I've had acne for almost a year, particularly infections on my chin. I've tried everything but the problem keeps returning.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Women shuttlers told to focus on SEA Games
Women shuttlers told to focus on SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has dropped its top women's shuttlers from the national team bound for the JVC Asian Badminton Championships to be held later this week in Manila, saying the event could affect their preparations...
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Government sends high-powered team to Aceh
Government sends high-powered team to Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The government is sending a high-powered team to Aceh and is freeing six detained rebel peace negotiators in a bid to speed up a resolution of the conflict plaguing the restive province.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
The fugitive appellant
The fugitive appellant Chief Justice Bagir Manan's conclusion that the Supreme Court is legally bound to process Tommy Soeharto's appeal despite the fact that Tommy is a fugitive from justice, is shocking jurisprudence.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Government to adopt new approach to fight KKN
Government to adopt new approach to fight KKN JAKARTA (JP): The government is formulating a new approach for the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism among state officials, State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin said on Monday.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Putting military 'meat' on diplomatic 'bones'
Putting military 'meat' on diplomatic 'bones'By Damien Kingsbury VICTORIA, Australia (JP): Following the successful if largely symbolic visit by Prime Minister John Howard to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the question now facing ministers and senior bureaucrats in Australia and Indonesia is how...
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
National soccer coach wary of SEAG players' mental shape
National soccer coach wary of SEAG players' mental shape JAKARTA (JP): National soccer team coach Benny Dollo has admitted to being aware of his players' psychological shape and has called for more training to contain their tempers as well as to build up self-confidence.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Sanex inaugurates US$12m assembly plant
Sanex inaugurates US$12m assembly plant SERANG, West Java (JP): PT Sanex Qianjiang Motor International inaugurated its US$12 million motorcycle assembly plant at the Modern Cikande Industrial Estate here on Monday, more than one year after it sold its first Sanex motorcycle here in April 2000.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Undip recieves 2,955 new students
Undip recieves 2,955 new students SEMARANG: The state University of Diponegoro has welcomed a total of 2,955 new students this academic year, its rector Eko Budihardjo said here on Monday.Accepting the newcomers in a ceremony at the university soccer stadium, Eko said that those who passed this...
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 20, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 0 136,000 Adindo Foresta 105 0 36,000 AGIS 140 0 5,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,625 0 0 Alakasa 260...
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Family to claim
Family to claim Japanese man's body JAKARTA(JP): The family of a Japanese businessman who was found dead last Saturday will travel to Indonesia to claim the body, an embassy official said on Monday.Cultural Council of the Japanese Embassy, Sachiko Furuya, told The Jakarta Post that the embassy had...
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
'Becak' drivers, vendors
'Becak' drivers, vendors stage protest rally JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,000 disadvantaged people (photo above), mostly becak (pedicab) drivers and street vendors, staged a rally at the Office of Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, on Monday.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Purnomo targets Pertamina in fighting KKN
Purnomo targets Pertamina in fighting KKN Newly reappointed Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro has unveiled five priority programs of his office for the rest of his ministerial term. The programs include the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
U-18 soccer tourney resumes
U-18 soccer tourney resumes JAKARTA (JP): The national U-18 soccer tournament -- locally known as the Bogasari League -- resumes play on Wednesday with second-round matches held in seven towns.The tournament features 32 teams divided into eight groups.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Councillors' trips overseas ineffective
Councillors' trips overseas ineffective JAKARTA (JP): City Council chairman Edy Waluyo stated on Monday that the council had received copies of letters from Indonesian consulates saying that councillors' foreign trips were not effective due to lack of preparation.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
How elegant, 'Ibu' Mega
How elegant, 'Ibu' MegaFrom Media IndonesiaAs an Indonesian woman, I feel proud of the election of Ibu Megawati as the first female to occupy the presidency. I know some people, especially some Muslims, are against female presidents.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
'Po Meurah', Aceh's threatened elephants.
'Po Meurah', Aceh's threatened elephants.By Ron Lilley MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The troubled province of Aceh has some of the largest areas of forest in Sumatra. These, together with its mountainous topography, have helped to protect Aceh from the fires that have plagued other provinces.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Has international terrorism gone local?
Has international terrorism gone local?By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Security officials here have partly blamed the recent wave of bomb attacks on what they claim is infiltration of Indonesia by foreign terrorist groups.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
JSX bombers get 20-year jail each
JSX bombers get 20-year jail each JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court sentenced two defendants to 20-years imprisonment each on Monday for their role in last year's bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange building, which killed 10 people and injured 46 others.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
How elegant, Ibu Mega
How elegant, Ibu MegaFrom Media IndonesiaAs an Indonesian woman, I feel proud of the election of Ibu Megawati as the first female to occupy the presidency. I know some people, especially some Muslims, are against female presidents.
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Worker remains unburied?
Worker remains unburied? Based on information from our sources, our client's daughter, Chosiah binti Hosnan, an Indonesian from East Java working in Saudi Arabia, was killed by a local 11 months ago. However, her family members learnt of her death from the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah...
Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Seribu Islands' regency inauguration delayed
Seribu Islands' regency inauguration delayed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso finally bowed on Monday to City Council pressure to postpone the inauguration of the Seribu (Thousand) Islands as a new regency for "administrative reasons".