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Sat, 18 Aug 2001
KL manufacturing sales fall
KL manufacturing sales fall KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's sales of manufactured goods fell 9.7 percent year-on-year in June, the Statistics Department said Thursday.Sales for the month were valued at 26 billion ringgit (US$6.8 billion) against 28.8 billion ringgit in June last year.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Megawati's solemn vow
Megawati's solemn vow President Megawati Soekarnoputri has demonstrated to the people that she is sensitive toward the most immediate aspiration of the people to have clean governance. In her first state-of-the-nation address on Thursday, besides discussing various important issues such as the...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
1. Duit (2 x 25)
1. Duit (2 x 25) Asian currencies down, dollar catches its breath 2. Market (1 x 35) Asia shares sluggish as Nikkei sags 3. Oil (1 x 35) OPEC to implement final cut for the year 4 gold (2 x 22) Gold rally seen losing steam, platinum up 5. Palm (2 x 18) KL palm oil extends gains, eyes data
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Raid threat affects Puncak hotels
Raid threat affects Puncak hotels JAKARTA, (JP): Despite the long weekend due to Independence Day which fell on Friday, not all hotels in Puncak holiday resort in West Java were fully booked as expected.A number of hotel operators said they were usually booked out a few days ahead of a long weekend.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Malaysians get weapons from RP to fight in RI
Malaysians get weapons from RP to fight in RI KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysian police on Friday said they have arrested two Malaysians and 13 Indonesians for allegedly trying to smuggle weapons to Islamic militants fighting Christians in Indonesia's Maluku Islands.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Council urges sale of ailing city firms
Council urges sale of ailing city firms JAKARTA (JP): City councillors suggested on Thursday that the city administration sell its companies which continue to suffer losses.Chairman of Commission B on economic affairs Syarif Zulkarnaen Ginting revealed that the administration had spent too much...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Supporting Megawati's Cabinet
Supporting Megawati's CabinetFrom Koran TempoThe new Cabinet has been set up, with the ministers comprising a variety of backgrounds, just like the diversity of our nation. Many hopes are pinned on Megawati, whose leadership is expected to last until 2004.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
PM Goh cites achievements, calls for new economic model
PM Goh cites achievements, calls for new economic model SINGAPORE (AFP): Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on Friday issued a glowing review of his past decade in office but warned that the next 10 years will be tougher and require a new economic model to sustain Singapore's progress.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Govt to sell state telecoms in September
Govt to sell state telecoms in September JAKARTA (JP): The government said it expected to sell a state- owned telecommunications company -- either PT Telkom or PT Indosat -- in September to raise cash to help finance the 2001 state budget deficit.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Council: Sell city-owned firms that suffer continuous losses
Council: Sell city-owned firms that suffer continuous losses JAKARTA (JP): City councillors suggested on Thursday that the city administration sell its companies which continue to suffer losses. Chairman of Commission B on economic affairs Syarif Zulkarnaen Ginting revealed that the administration...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Rupiah Rates August. 16
Rupiah Rates August. 16 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,233.00 9,233.00 8,689.00 8,777.00Australian dollar 1 4,354.43 4,887.95 4,595.61 4,646.54Austrian schilling 1 547.16 614.29 577.46 583.95Belgian franc 1 186.64 209.54 196.98 199.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Johan and Taufik cruise to Singapore semis
Johan and Taufik cruise to Singapore semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Johan Hadikusuma and Taufik Hidayat passed through Friday's Malaysia-dominated quarterfinals round of the US$120,000 Sunrise-Yonex Singapore Open to set up semifinals matches against two Malaysian shuttlers.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Photo A/B: Aceh
Photo A/B: AcehJP/Muharram M. Nur Reuters/BeawihartaINDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: A group of school girls in Islamic outfit (above) walk past Banda Aceh Grand Mosque on their way to an open field for a ceremony to mark the 56th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Reforming Indonesia
Reforming Indonesia Indonesia's President Megawati Soekarnoputri is exceeding expectations left and right. Last week she awarded the most important positions in her cabinet to well-respected technocrats, doling out lesser posts to her coalition partners, and the markets gave their nod of approval.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Rupiah Rates August. 16
Rupiah Rates August. 16 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,233.00 9,233.00 8,689.00 8,777.00 Australian dollar 1 4,354.43 4,887.95 4,595.61 4,646.54 Austrian schilling 1 547.16 614.29 577.46 583.95 Belgian franc 1 186.64 209.54 196.98 199.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Megawati apologizes to Acehnese, Papuans
Megawati apologizes to Acehnese, Papuans JAKARTA (JP): In her first state of the nation address on Thursday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri apologized for past human rights abuses, promised to maintain national unity and outlined her vision, which will focus on efforts to rescue the country from...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Fresh start in Jakarta
Fresh start in Jakarta The new government in Indonesia, gives hope after years of drift. President Megawati Soekarnoputri has won praise for a cabinet that favored professionalism over politics. But the massacre of at least 30 civilians in a province on Thursday was evidence of the challenges...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
[i]We must do our utmost to honor the obligations contained in
We must do our utmost to honor the obligations contained in these commitments. Nonetheless, we would certainly be deeply grateful if friendly countries and related creditors could give us some room ...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
IBRA plans to sell unrestructured loans worth Rp 8t
IBRA plans to sell unrestructured loans worth Rp 8t JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to sell off Rp 8 trillion (about US$919 million) in unrestructured loans via an open tender process starting this year, a source at the agency said on Thursday.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Kebayoran Baru, RI's first housing complex
Kebayoran Baru, RI's first housing complexBy Ida Indawati Khouw Living in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, is regarded with particular pride by many of its residents. However, during its early years of development, people were reluctant to live there.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Explosions mar Independence Day festivities in Aceh
Explosions mar Independence Day festivities in Aceh LHOKSEUMAWE, North Aceh (JP): Red-and-white flags were flying high along the streets here for Independence Day celebrations on Friday, but most shops in the town were closed and business activities at a standstill.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 16, 2001:Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 25 408,000 Adindo Foresta 105 0 50,000 AGIS 140 0 193,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,625 0 0...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Peni considers alliance with Chandra Asri
Peni considers alliance with Chandra Asri JAKARTA (JP): Petrochemical producer PT Petrokimia Nusantara Interindo (PT Peni) is considering creating an alliance with PT Chandra Asri to strengthen the local polyethylene industry in order to compete with international players.Peni's president Robert M.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Outlook: The opportunity is definitely there
Outlook: The opportunity is definitely there The lack of security and law enforcement is one of the many things hampering the development of e-commerce in the country. Eka N. Ginting, CEO of locally based travel portal indo.com, answers The Jakarta Post's questions on the issue.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
TNT Indonesia
TNT Indonesia On July 18, 2001, I sent a document with the Semarang branch, of TNT to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. TNT's reference number was GD 259316615 WW. The document was received on July 20. It was pointed out by the recipient that the envelopes inside the TNT tamper-proof bag had been ripped open...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
JP/5/MEG2
JP/5/MEG2In this context -- taking into account the intensive public discourse on the need to amend the 1945 Constitution and to give as wide as possible opportunity for all segments of society to contribute to its perfection -- it seems to be more beneficial for the Assembly to focus its attention...
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Medan shooting puzzles police
Medan shooting puzzles police MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police have yet to uncover clues relating to the shooting of Bekman Hutabarat, chairman of the provincial office of the Association of Indonesian Suppliers on Aug. 14.Medan Police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
Legislators, observers hail Mega's speech
Legislators, observers hail Mega's speech JAKARTA (JP): Observers and legislators showered President Megawati Soekarnoputri's state-of-the-nation address with praise on Thursday which they said shed a ray of hope for good governance.
Sat, 18 Aug 2001
KL palm oil extends gains, eyes data
KL palm oil extends gains, eyes data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains at the close on Friday on short covering, but most players remained cautious about future trends, traders said.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
700 schools heavily damaged
700 schools heavily damaged TANGERANG (JP): At least 700 of a total of 987 state elementary school buildings in 26 districts of Tangerang regency are heavily damaged and need immediate renovation, an official said."The Tangerang administration can only allocate Rp 25.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): One can never foresee what is going to happen in
JAKARTA (JP): One can never foresee what is going to happen in one's life. Neither could Matsani, who died on Tuesday after being mobbed by pedicab (becak) drivers in Roxy area, Central Jakarta.Matsani, a civilian guard (Hansip), usually worked as a guard at the Petamburan subdistrict office.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Sarinah offers scholarship
Sarinah offers scholarship JAKARTA (JP): No less than 120 elementary and junior high school students will be offered scholarships for the current school year from PT Sarinah, the oldest department store in the country.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
2. 4green --
2. 4green -- 1 x 40 36 pt optima bold NGOs and the challenge of good management By Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): "If you don't know where you're going, you'll probably end up somewhere else." That was the title of a book given to me many years ago by my boss.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Foreign policy in a democratic Indonesia
Foreign policy in a democratic IndonesiaBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Historic commemorations are always a good time for reflection, particularly during the nation's Aug. 17 Independence Day.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
RI becoming economically more dependent on foreigners
RI becoming economically more dependent on foreignersBy Rikza Abdullah Indonesia will have been politically independent for 56 years tomorrow, but economically it has been getting more dependent on foreigners.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Ban sugar import: Farmers
Ban sugar import: Farmers JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesian sugar producers asked the government to ban imports until the harvest ends in November, the state-run Sugar Council said on Wednesday.Council Executive Director Tjolosewoko said recent sharp gains in the rupiah against the dollar had made...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Prices of imported goods to lower on rupiah's rise
Prices of imported goods to lower on rupiah's rise JAKARTA (JP): Retailers will lower the prices of imported goods on sale in their stores over the next two or three months as a result of the rupiah's strengthening against the U.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Retailers plan to lower prices in wake of stronger rupiah
Retailers plan to lower prices in wake of stronger rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Retailers will lower the prices of imported goods on sale in their stores over the next two or three months as a result of the rupiah's strengthening against the U.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
'Makepung' bull-racing, a Balinese sporting tradition
'Makepung' bull-racing, a Balinese sporting traditionBy Murdani Usman NEGARA, West Bali (JP): Ornaments adorning the bulls shake to a regular rhythm as the animals pave their way along the two kilometer-long racing track, which is on most days just a dusty and dirty road bordering the paddy fields.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Terrorism: Questions unasked
Terrorism: Questions unasked The Jakarta Post's story Intelligence set to counter terrorism (Aug. 15, 2001) was worrying. Not just for what was said, but because of questions left unasked.You begin your story by quoting a "reliable military intelligence source" who detailed foiled bomb attacks on...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Megawati plans to hold dialog with Acehnese
Megawati plans to hold dialog with Acehnese JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri will visit the strife-torn province of Aceh and hold meetings with the Acehnese in the first week of September as part of a bid to quell Acehnese calls for independence.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
1. Tommy - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Tommy - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Police target Tommy's friends for questioning 2. Iwan - 28 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x24 Man sentenced to 21-years jail for attack on embassy 3. Ismu - 32 HBC, 3 cols, 1 line, 1x19 JSX bomber 'framed'4.
Thu, 16 Aug 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. * Kebiar Seni VII Taksu, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), until Oct. 2.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Fresh start in Jakarta
Fresh start in Jakarta The new government in Indonesia, gives hope after years of drift. President Megawati Soekarnoputri has won praise for a cabinet that favored professionalism over politics. But the massacre of at least 30 civilians in a province on Thursday was evidence of the challenges...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Sudjana Kerton's virtues exposed
Sudjana Kerton's virtues exposedBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): When the seventh-day tahlilan (special Muslim prayers for the dead) for artist Sudjana Kerton filled the mountain air enfolding his studio and home Sanggar Luhur (Noble Workshop) on a hilltop in Bandung, it was as if the persons...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
U.S. Dollar Rates August.15
U.S. Dollar Rates August.15 Latest Previous %Change Yen 120.31-37 121.79-85 -1.22Euro* 0.9105-08 0.9032-36 +0.81Sterling 1.4364-70 1.4286-92 +0.55Swiss Franc 1.6665-75 1.6778-88 -0.67Canadian Dollar* 1.5322-28 1.5360-66 -0.25Australian Dollar* 0.5275-80 0.5218-23 +1.09New Zealand Dollar 0.4338-44 0.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Laksamana Sukardi's priorities
Laksamana Sukardi's prioritiesBy James Castle and Todd Callahan JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri's new government brings with it the hope that privatization and IBRA asset sales can be put back on track.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says govt (2 X 25)
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says govt (2 X 25) Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut: Govt JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it expected Bank Indonesia's interest rates to fall after the United States' Federal Reserves lowered its rates sometime in late August.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Tommy, ultimatum and the reward
Tommy, ultimatum and the rewardFrom Media IndonesiaThe public's attention has been drawn to the police's recent success stories, such as the arrests of people related to drug- dealing, thefts of vehicles and the latest confiscation of weapons at an apartment in Pondok Indah, indicate the alleged...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Sports organizations told to submit financial reports
Sports organizations told to submit financial reports JAKARTA (JP): Sports organizations under the National Sports Council (KONI) have been ordered to submit administrative and financial reports on time to avoid delays in disbursements of a government assistance fund for athletes preparing for the...