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Riau people threaten to take over PT CPI

Riau people threaten to take over PT CPI PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): Despite canceling their plan to blockade the oil operation of PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI), the people of Riau, represented by the Riau Alliance for the Control of Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (Aruk CPP) demanded on Thursday that all...

Megawati's Cabinet

Megawati's Cabinet The market may react positively to the composition of the economic team in the new Cabinet, however, this alone is not enough. In the long term, a thorough understanding of the existing political realities -- the consensus that has been reached among political parties to respect...

'Jurassic Park III': More scary dinos but less surprises

'Jurassic Park III': More scary dinos but less surprisesBy Joko E.H. AnwarJurassic Park III, **1/2 out of four stars; Adventure/Sci-Fi, 92 minutes; Starring Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Tea Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Laura Dern; Directed by Joe Johnston; An Amblin Entertainment/United International...

Extension of Caltex operations

Extension of Caltex operations Upon reading the article published in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 8, 2001, titled Riau police declare top alert in Caltex operation you cannot escape a feeling of despair. This article reveals that we can expect another disaster on top of the already existing disasters...

Mutual-help Cabinet

Mutual-help Cabinet The one-week delay in the announcement of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet turned out to be worth the wait, judging from the integrity, professionalism and inclusiveness of her core working team finally unveiled on Thursday morning.

Observers hail Megawati's Cabinet lineup

Observers hail Megawati's Cabinet lineup JAKARTA (JP): Observers hailed on Thursday the new Cabinet lineup under President Megawati Soekarnoputri, but at the same time warned that there might be a major political crisis if Megawati and Vice President Hamzah Haz did not relinquish their party...

I have family bond with Megawati: Arroyo

I have family bond with Megawati: Arroyo KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The women's caucus in Association of Southeast Asian Nations began with the dads.Though both are new presidents, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines said on Thursday that she and Indonesia's Megawati Sukarnoputri go way back.

National boxers miss rigorous Cuban test

National boxers miss rigorous Cuban test JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian boxers currently training in Cuba have missed the opportunity to test their skills against local pugilists.The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association's (Pertina) deputy secretary general, Didit Soedijoto, told a weekly media briefing...

Rupiah rate Aug.9

Rupiah rate Aug.9 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,650.00 9,650.00 9,104.00 9,196.00Australian dollar 1 4,455.62 4,975.54 4,689.47 4,741.46Austrian schilling 1 553.19 617.49 582.22 588.44Belgian franc 1 188.70 210.63 198.60 200.

Bogor Police hold Korean

Bogor Police hold Korean BOGOR (JP): The police held a Korean businessman after some 350 angry employees stormed his office and threatened to assault the foreigner for allegedly failing to pay their salaries, a policeman said.

Makeup of Megawati's team: To please and appease

Makeup of Megawati's team: To please and appease Lecturer in politics Riswandha Imawan of the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta looks at the result of what he says is a careful balance in the new, "transitional" Cabinet composition.

Megawati's Cabinet, the best since Soeharto?

Megawati's Cabinet, the best since Soeharto? After trying to make everyone happy, a further test for President Megawati Soekarnoputri will be in facing various demands from political parties, writes political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono.

New Cabinet needs to negotiate on odious debt

New Cabinet needs to negotiate on odious debt The new Cabinet faces a tight schedule in the following weeks. Political economist Revrisond Baswir of the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University shares his concerns.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 9, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 -75 2,068,000 Adindo Foresta 105 5 75,000 AGIS 135 -5 301,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 2,200 0...

Chief economics minister targets job creation

Chief economics minister targets job creation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's new Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro Jakti said on Thursday he would focus on job creation to expedite economic recovery.

Legislators pledge support for new Cabinet

Legislators pledge support for new Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the House of Representatives (DPR) and People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) threw their weight behind the new gotong royong (mutual help) Cabinet under President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

1. Duit (2 x 25)

1. Duit (2 x 25) Asian currencies mixed late, rupiah surges to 10-month high 2. Market ( 1 x 35) Key Asian markets skid after U.S. report 3. Gold (1 x 35) Platinum plunges again, gold steady JP/11/Gold 4. Oil ( 2 x 22) Oil slips as concerns for world economy return JP/11/Oil5.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting by Alfi, Galeri Lontar, Jl.

JP/5/Riswandha

JP/5/Riswandha Megawati juggles need for professionals, appeasing opponents Lecturer in politics Riswandha Imawan of the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta looks at the result of what he says is a careful balance in the new, "transitional" Cabinet composition.

President to present draft state budget in September

President to present draft state budget in September JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) accepted on Wednesday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's proposal to delay until next month the presentation of the draft state budget.

Dream Team in Junior Open

Dream Team in Junior Open JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Dream Team -- National Master (MN) Susanto Megaranto, who just earned his FIDE Master in Brunei Darussalam, MN Taufik Halay, MN Tirta Chandra and Percasi (the Indonesian Chess Association) Master Andrean Susilodinata -- will be competing at the...

Locals retract threat to blockade Riau oil block

Locals retract threat to blockade Riau oil block PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): The people of Riau agreed on Wednesday to back down on their threats to blockade the oil operation of PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI), following a meeting among community leaders.

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): There was much speculation but few actual clues as to the lineup of the new Cabinet on Wednesday, a day before it is due to be announced, with even People's Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais failing to get peak at the draft of the new...

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): There was much speculation but few actual clues as to the lineup of the new Cabinet on Wednesday, a day before it is due to be announced, with even People's Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais failing to get peak at the draft of the new...

Indonesian shuttlers clear first hurdles

Indonesian shuttlers clear first hurdles JAKARTA (JP): Budi Santoso staged the biggest upset among Indonesian shuttlers winning their first group of matches at the 2000 World Grand Prix Finals at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium in Brunei Darussalam on Wednesday.

Libraries called on to go digital

Libraries called on to go digital JAKARTA (JP): The State Ministry of Research and Technology on Tuesday called on all information departments in the government, local administrations and private sector to establish a digital library to improve their services to the public.

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): There was much speculation but few actual clues as to the lineup of the new Cabinet on Wednesday, a day before it is due to be announced, with even People's Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais failing to get peak at the draft of the new...

Walkathon funds for children

Walkathon funds for children JAKARTA (JP): The Kesejahteraan Anak Indonesia Foundation donated to 70 poor children savings accounts totaling Rp 11.8 million (US$1,200) which it raised through a charity walk.

Our democratic tug-of-war

Our democratic tug-of-war The following is the first of two articles based on a presentation by Dr. Ignas Kleden of The Go-East Institute/Institute for East-Indonesian Affairs in Jakarta. The sociologist spoke at the Asian Leadership Fellow Program Reunion Conference 2001 in Bangkok on Aug. 7.

Megawati orders quick arrest of Tommy Soeharto

Megawati orders quick arrest of Tommy Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri has ordered the police to immediately arrest the fugitive son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, after linking him to a series of bomb attacks and the murder of a prominent judge.

Delay in issuing govt bonds may stall IMF deal

Delay in issuing govt bonds may stall IMF deal JAKARTA (JP): A delay in the government's plans to issue about Rp 30 trillion (US$3.19 billion) worth of bonds for its blanket guarantee scheme on banks may jeopardize the signing of the next letter of intent (LoI) with the International Monetary Fund...

Zoellick to meet with Megawati on Aug. 10

Zoellick to meet with Megawati on Aug. 10 CRAWFORD, Texas (AFP): U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick will head to Indonesia August 10-11 for meetings with new President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the White House said Tuesday.

Jump events unlikely to win Indonesia golds

Jump events unlikely to win Indonesia golds JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may be unable to win gold medals in both the long jump and triple jump at the South East Asian (SEA) Games next month, but the country has a great chance of making a podium finish at the 2002 Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea.

An ultimatum for Tommy

An ultimatum for Tommy Jakarta Police chief Sofjan Jacoeb issued an ultimatum earlier this week for Tommy (former president Soeharto's fugitive son) to give himself up within three days as of Monday or face "stern" action.

Megawati prioritizes political stability, govt efficiency

Megawati prioritizes political stability, govt efficiency Bambang Kesowo, the former deputy Cabinet secretary under second president Soeharto, served as the secretary to vice president Megawati Soekarnoputri, and, as of Wednesday, is the temporary official spokesman for the President.

Our democratic tug-of-war

Our democratic tug-of-warThe following is the first of two articles based on a presentation by Dr. Ignas Kleden of The Go-East Institute/Institute for East-Indonesian Affairs in Jakarta. The sociologist spoke at the Asian Leadership Fellow Program Reunion Conference 2001 in Bangkok on Aug. 7.2.

JAKARTA (JP): Let there be cheese cakes, muffins, biscuits or

JAKARTA (JP): Let there be cheese cakes, muffins, biscuits or donuts, but when it comes to favorite snacks, nothing compares to traditional fried food or gorengan.It is tasty and cheap and you can find the vendors virtually on every street in the city, in housing complexes, in front of offices, in...

Sukarno collection on display

Sukarno collection on display JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's first president Sukarno was widely known as a fine arts maniac. He collected many paintings and was also known to be a good painter himself.But who knew that Sukarno, Indonesia's founding father, also created batik designs? Or composed songs?...

Gus Dur not fit as Father of Nation

Gus Dur not fit as Father of NationFrom Rakyat MerdekaAs an Indonesian citizen I object to the suggestion of giving Gus Dur, the former president, the title: "Father of the Nation", because, according to my observation, during his tenure he has not been an exemplary or noble leader.

1. Micro (3 x 15)

1. Micro (3 x 15)Microsoft files appeal with Supreme Court 2. Visit (3 x 14) Zoellick to meet with Megawati 3. China (2 x 20) China's 2001 investment in west to exceed $8.5b 4. Cutline (1 x 24) GM touts fuel cell for homes 5. DBS (2 x 22) Promising signs seen in Megawati: DBS Bank JP/10/DBS 6.

Promising signs seen in Megawati: DBS Bank

Promising signs seen in Megawati: DBS Bank SINGAPORE (AFP): DBS Bank said Wednesday it sees "some promising signs" in the leadership of new Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri.In an upbeat initial assessment of Megawati's first two weeks in office, Southeast Asia's largest bank said she may...

Tommy

Tommy Megawati orders quick arrest of Tommy Soeharto. Page 2 Police Plaintiffs drop lawsuit against Gen. Bimantoro. Page 3 ASEAN ASEAN can overcome threat of redundancy. Page 4Tennis Hingis, Williams revel in second-round victory. Page 7Batik Iwan Tirta delights batik enthusiasts in Jimbaran.

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.

Mega keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet lineup

Mega keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet lineup JAKARTA (JP): There was much speculation but few actual clues as to the lineup of the new Cabinet on Wednesday, a day before it is due to be announced, with even People's Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais failing to get peak at the draft of the...

The waiting game continues

The waiting game continues The nation is now starting to play the waiting game again for the composition of the new Cabinet. It is astonishing how impatient the millions of "onlookers", the general public and the media in particular, have become.

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet

Megawati keeps a tight lid on the Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): There was much speculation but few actual clues as to the lineup of the new Cabinet on Wednesday, a day before it is due to be announced, with even People's Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais failing to get peak at the draft of the new...

KPPU monitors food giants Indofood, Bogasari

KPPU monitors food giants Indofood, Bogasari JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian antimonopoly watchdog said it was looking into alleged unfair business practices of food giants PT Bogasari Flour Mills and PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, and would announce its findings in two weeks.

New gallery inaugurated

New gallery inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat opened a new gallery here on Wednesday to mark its 34th anniversary.The gallery will showcase the Secretariat's art collection, which consists of gifts from the 10 ASEAN countries, 10 dialogue...

Rupiah rate Aug.8

Rupiah rate Aug.8 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,795.00 9,795.00 9,249.00 9,341.00Australian dollar 1 4,528.55 5,048.34 4,762.31 4,814.35Austrian schilling 1 560.22 624.63 589.14 595.68Belgian franc 1 191.10 213.07 200.96 203.

15 bullets 'found in soldier's body

15 bullets 'found in soldier's body JAKARTA (JP): An autopsy performed on an Indonesian soldier shot dead by New Zealand members of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force (UNPKF) in East Timor found 15 bullets in the body of the dead soldier.