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Wed, 02 Aug 2000
DHL relocates head office
DHL relocates head office JAKARTA (JP): PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express announced on Tuesday that it had relocated its head office to the Siemens Industrial Park in Pancoran, South Jakarta.The move from DHL's previous Mustika Ratu office, also in Pancoran, to the nearby Siemens Industrial...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Indofood settles debts
Indofood settles debts JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed instant noodlemaker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Monday it had repaid debts amounting to US$240 million and Rp 625.9 billion ($70 million).Indofood's chief executive officer, Eva Riyanti Hutapea, said in a statement that the $240 million...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition* Design Exhibition at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), Aug. 8 - 26.Performance* Concert: Surabaya Symphony Orchestra - Robin Clavreul (French Cellist), Jean-Paul Minelli Bella (French Arpeggina Player), Hansjorg Koch (German...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
CCF is more than art shows and courses
CCF is more than art shows and coursesBy Cecile Prevost JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and France are 15,000 kilometers apart but the two countries have no problem in promoting understanding of each other's culture.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
President Kim warns against resurgent anti-Americanism
President Kim warns against resurgent anti-Americanism SEOUL (AP): President Kim Dae-jung warned on Tuesday against resurgent anti-Americanism among a small group of activists, reminding South Koreans that Washington remained the country's "biggest cooperator.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Three killed and dozens hurt in Philippine blasts
Three killed and dozens hurt in Philippine blasts DAVAO, Philippines (Agencies): Three people were killed and dozens wounded when unidentified attackers bombed a town fiesta and a commercial center in the southern Philippines, police said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Musician arrested for carrying gun
Musician arrested for carrying gun JAKARTA (JP): Police took noted jazz musician Idang Rasyidi into custody for the possession of an unregistered handgun, an officer said on Tuesday.South Jakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Insp.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Sliding rupiah dents C&C gain
Sliding rupiah dents C&C gain SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Cycle & Carriage Ltd.'s earnings were dented by the sliding Indonesia rupiah, the Singapore car distributor said Tuesday.It reported net profit for the first half ended June 30 fell sharply to S$19.3 million (US$11.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 1, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,410.00 9,410.00 8,865.00 8,955.00Australian dollar 1 4,880.32 5,465.33 5,144.36 5,201.06Austrian schilling 1 566.56 634.61 597.21 603.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Experts: Regions unprepared for regional autonomy
Experts: Regions unprepared for regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The National Economics Council (DEN) chairman, Emil Salim, warned on Tuesday of the consequences of the implementation of regional autonomy laws next year, because, economically, only seven of the country's 27 provinces could survive...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Intelligence chief visits Ambon, violence rages
Intelligence chief visits Ambon, violence rages AMBON, Maluku (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Intelligence chief Air Vice Marshall Ian Santoso Perdanakusuma visited Ambon on Tuesday amid more carnage which left at least 23 people dead in Waai village.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Groups vow not to mobilize civilian militia
Groups vow not to mobilize civilian militia JAKARTA (JP): The city police said on Tuesday that all civilian militias had confirmed they would not be present at the People's Consultative Assembly during the Annual Session which starts next Monday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Demystifying Abdurrahman
Demystifying AbdurrahmanBy Michael Vatikiotis HONG KONG (JP): Of the many stories floating around Jakarta about Gus Dur, one of them is a telling indicator of his qualities as a politician.Back in 1990 Gus Dur was one of a number of Jakarta intellectuals who formed a new dissident grouping known as...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Exports reach record high of US$5.29 billion
Exports reach record high of US$5.29 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's monthly exports hit a record high of US$5.29 billion in June, raising optimism that economic recovery will continue despite the country's political problems.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Free Papua movement wins support
Free Papua movement wins support JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Vanuatu and Nauru are the first countries to express support for the independence movement in Irian Jaya, promising to convey the aspirations of the province to the United Nations' general assembly in September.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Govt to appoint new investors for Jakarta toll road projects
Govt to appoint new investors for Jakarta toll road projects JAKARTA (JP): The government will seek new investors to continue work on the half-finished Jakarta Outer Ring Road project, a senior government official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Health Program 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:30 Cultural Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Boxing 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 News...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Bomb attacks might hurt Laos tourist sites: Envoy
Bomb attacks might hurt Laos tourist sites: Envoy BANGKOK (Agencies): A series of bomb attacks in the Laotian capital of Vientiane could hit tourism this year, the country's ambassador to Thailand said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Deforestation rife in Cilacap
Deforestation rife in Cilacap BANYUMAS, Central Java: More than half of a 126-hectare conservation forest on the slopes of Selok Mountain in Cilacap has been destroyed by illegal loggers.Spokesman for the Banyumas Timur forest authority Sudiman told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that illegal loggers...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Gus Dur claims Philippine rebels linked to blast
Gus Dur claims Philippine rebels linked to blast YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said he believed the bomb explosion outside the residence of the Manila envoy in Jakarta on Tuesday was linked to violence in the southern Philippines.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
10 survivors of bomb blast still in hospital
10 survivors of bomb blast still in hospital JAKARTA (JP): At least 10 of the 21 survivors of Tuesday's bomb blast at the Philippines ambassador's residence on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta were still receiving treatment for injuries at two hospitals.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Top leaders agree to ease political tension
Top leaders agree to ease political tension YOGYAKARTA (JP): The country's top figures agreed on Tuesday to ease political hostility ahead of the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and renewed their commitment to the reform movement.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
An unusual reshuffle
An unusual reshuffle For whatever reason, a reshuffle in the Army has taken place. A reshuffle involving high-ranking officers never stands on its own. Questions will be asked by the public, especially when the moves involve the Army.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Three home favorites crash, Bonix, Juan reach finals
Three home favorites crash, Bonix, Juan reach finals SANUR, Bali (JP): Three Indonesian boxers crashed out on Tuesday of the semifinals of the 19th President's Cup international amateur boxing tournament while two reached the final.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Agus' replacement well planned, Tyasno says
Agus' replacement well planned, Tyasno says JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto asserted on Tuesday that the replacement of Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah was free from political motives.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
China marks Army Day with plea, warning to Taiwan
China marks Army Day with plea, warning to Taiwan BEIJING (Reuters): China's army called on rival Taiwan on Tuesday to march along the "bright path" of reunification with the Communist mainland, but said darkly it would crush any move toward independence for the island.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Public Order offices get 13 new pickups
Public Order offices get 13 new pickups JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday handed over 13 patrol pickup trucks worth some Rp 1.3 billion (US$ 144,000) to representatives of the City Public Order Office and five mayoralties in an effort to enable the public order officials to uphold city...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Badminton queen Susy urges parents' backing in sport
Badminton queen Susy urges parents' backing in sport JAKARTA (JP): Lack of parental support is hindering the recruitment of young female badminton players which, if it continues, could damage the sport's development, former Badminton Queen Susy Susanti says.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Rubber industry to learn from mistake
Rubber industry to learn from mistake BALI, Indonesia (Dow Jones): Rubber industry participants are still smarting over contracts that were not honored when a big rubber dealer went bust early this year.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Do not restrict regions
Do not restrict regionsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI refer to the statement of State Minister of Regional Autonomy Ryaas Rasyid in Bisnis Indonesia of July, 21, titled Autonomous regions shall not issue unilateral regulations.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Residents unaware of wild boar meat issue
Residents unaware of wild boar meat issue JAKARTA (JP): Many city residents were unaware of a warning by the Jakarta administration on Monday that wild boar meat was being sold as beef in a number of markets.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
RP ambassador in stable condition
RP ambassador in stable condition JAKARTA (JP): Philippine Ambassador Leonides T. Caday was reportedly in stable condition and undergoing intensive treatment here Tuesday night.Several officials who visited him said the ambassador was about to undergo surgery on his broken leg, however, till 11 p.m.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Indonesia to reopen tourism centers overseas
Indonesia to reopen tourism centers overseas JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to reopen Indonesia's tourism promotion centers in Germany, England, France, the Netherlands, the United States, Japan and Australia, a senior government official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Bomb hurts Manila envoy
Bomb hurts Manila envoy JAKARTA (JP): While the police have yet to uncover the truth behind a bomb blast at the Attorney General's Office compound early last month, another bomb exploded outside the residence of the Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia Leonides T. Caday on Jl.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Pregnant women often face unexpected problems
Pregnant women often face unexpected problems JAKARTA (JP): In local traditional society, there is nothing a married woman looks forward to more than being pregnant and having a baby.When the dream eventually comes true, it is usually accompanied by anxiety.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Percasi to dismiss cheats from Olympics team
Percasi to dismiss cheats from Olympics team JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) will not hesitate to punish players it finds cheating in the selection tournament for the Chess Olympics national teams.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
ESCAP holds meeting here
ESCAP holds meeting here JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pasific (ESCAP) in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will hold a consultative meeting on financing for development in Jakarta from Aug. 2 through Aug. 5.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 1, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 625 -10 6,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 310 5 1,721,500 Alakasa Industrindo 900 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 895...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Top four leaders urged to take follow-up steps
Top four leaders urged to take follow-up steps JAKARTA (JP): A meeting of the country's top four political leaders in Yogyakarta will only bear fruit if the leaders take follow-up steps to end their political feuds, sociologist Selo Soemardjan said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
New Thai speaker not govt choice
New Thai speaker not govt choice BANGKOK (AP): A former government official was elected on Tuesday as Speaker of Thailand's Senate, defeating a candidate backed by the Democrat party of Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Decorative plants center planned
Decorative plants center planned JAKARTA (JP): The administration is to establish a decorative plant center on a 6-hectare plot of land in Meruya Utara, West Jakarta, as a new tourist destination in the capital, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
S. Korea trade surplus falls
S. Korea trade surplus falls SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's trade surplus fell to US$823 million in July from $2.3 billion a month earlier, the Commerce, Industry and Energy Ministry said Tuesday.Customs-cleared exports rose 23.6 percent from a year earlier to $14.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
MPR receives empowerment to call Special Session
MPR receives empowerment to call Special Session JAKARTA (JP): Repeated assurance from People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais did not stop an ad hoc committee from approving on Tuesday a controversial ruling that will allow the legislative body to call for a Special Session during...
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
How to deal with Soeharto
How to deal with SoehartoFrom GammaThe 32-year Soeharto reign has made people restless because Indonesia's enormous foreign loans caused by his policies now must be borne by the current administration and future generation.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
An act of cowardice
An act of cowardice The bomb attack outside the Philippine embassy in Jakarta on Tuesday may have heralded the arrival of international terrorism in Indonesia. Or it could mark an attempt to internationalize Indonesia's domestic conflicts, of which there are too many.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Learning the ins and outs of cancer
Learning the ins and outs of cancer Starting this week, The Jakarta Post and Singapore-based Parkway Group Healthcare will jointly run an interactive health column on various medical topics. The column will appear twice a month.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Government and GAM to hold consultation dialog
Government and GAM to hold consultation dialog JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) will hold a consultation dialog on Saturday in Geneva, Switzerland, to evaluate the implementation of the humanitarian pause in the troubled province.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Lack of top athletes cuts competition at meet
Lack of top athletes cuts competition at meet JAKARTA (JP): The absence of Asia's top athletes from the 13th Asian Track and Field Championships will make the event less competitive, said the secretary-general of the Indonesian Amateur Athletic Association (PASI), Tigor M. Tanjung.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Asia-Pacific predicted to have 40m Internet users this year
Asia-Pacific predicted to have 40m Internet users this year SINGAPORE (AFP): The Asia-Pacific region outside Japan is expected to have 40 million Internet users by year-end, with electronic commerce worth US$7.3 billion, according to research released on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Aug 2000
Top golfers share lead in Olympic golf
Top golfers share lead in Olympic golf JAKARTA (JP): Three golfers shared the leader position at the end of the opening day of the second Olympic Golf Championships (Olympic Open 2000) at the Rancamaya golf course in Bogor on Tuesday.