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Tue, 11 Sep 2001
ASEAN encouraged to coordinate trade laws
ASEAN encouraged to coordinate trade laws SINGAPORE (AP): Southeast Asian countries should harmonize their trade laws to avoid losing massive amounts of foreign investment to China, law officials from around the region said at a conference.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Clarification on back pay demanded
Clarification on back pay demanded JAKARTA (JP): At least 200 elementary and high school teachers from Garut in West Java staged a protest at the House of Representatives building here on Monday, demanding disbursement of six months' back pay which is nearly three months overdue.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Victim of hypnotism
Victim of hypnotismFrom Rakyat Merdeka Crimes in Jakarta are on the rise and they are increasingly adopting a variety of different modus operandi.At 11.30 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2001, my elder sister had just finished shopping at Hero Supermarket in Menteng when a young man approached her to ask about...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
East Timor eyes economic ties with Indonesia
East Timor eyes economic ties with IndonesiaBy Yemris Fointuna DILI, EAST TIMOR (JP): The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is planning to forge economic cooperation between the former Portuguese colony and Indonesia's province of West Timor, the other half of the...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
'Elang' team to battle bombs, terror
'Elang' team to battle bombs, terror JAKARTA (JP): The city police's anti-terror and bomb squad completed a six-day training program on Monday aimed at sharpening their skills in dealing with bomb and terrorist related crimes.Squad instructor Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
RI veteran swimmer steals 100m SEAG race
RI veteran swimmer steals 100m SEAG raceBy Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Veteran Richard Sam Bera of Indonesia lived up to his reputation as the fastest swimmer in the region when he defied younger opposition to retain the prestigious 100-meter freestyle gold medal at the 21st Southeast...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Sutiyoso to set new decree on Pulo Gebang bus terminal
Sutiyoso to set new decree on Pulo Gebang bus terminal JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Monday that it planned to issue a new gubernatorial decree which would allot 10-hectares of land owned by state-owned developer Perumnas, in Pulo Gebang, as a plot of land for a bus terminal to...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Being a market leader is a result of hard work
Being a market leader is a result of hard workBy Jonminofri JAKARTA (JP): The Honda Astrea Legenda motorcycle is really like a legend. Some 6,000 units of this model were immediately sold following the TV commercial aired last June, even though this new product had yet to be officially launched.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
In some regencies, education prioritized after roads
In some regencies, education prioritized after roads The education system in Indonesia, which has often been labeled one of the worst in the world, faces complicated financial, human resource and managerial problems.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
EATOF vows to boost tourism
EATOF vows to boost tourism YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight provinces out of nine East Asia Inter- Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) founding members issued a joint declaration here on Monday stating their intention to empower East Asian tourism by strengthening multilateral relations among EATOF members.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious
Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious HANOI (Reuters): Europe talked up the likelihood of a new world trade round this year as it began economic meetings with Asia on Monday, but Asian officials warned of hard bargaining to address developing countries' concerns.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking
Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil prices were slightly lower on Monday as the market stepped back from last week's gains and cashed in some profits.Benchmark October delivery U.S. light crude futures last traded at 0656 GMT (01.56 at Jakarta time) at US$27.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Agus Santoso devotes his time to turtles
Agus Santoso devotes his time to turtlesBy Bambang M. BANTUL, Central Java (JP): Care for one's environment starts at home. This is also true for Bantul resident Agus Santoso and his family in Yogyakarta.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Tito questioned over Tommy's impounded cars
Tito questioned over Tommy's impounded cars JAKARTA (JP): Police have questioned Pratikto "Tito" Prayitno Singgih, a son-in-law of former president Soeharto, in connection with a recent raid on an automotive workshop, during which police seized cars believed to belong to his fugitive brother-in-law...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Practical solutions to help protect precious forests
Practical solutions to help protect precious forestsBy Nigel Sizer JAKARTA (JP): East Asian ministers, together with officials from Europe, Japan and the United States, are gathering in Bali this week to explore how they can combat illegal logging.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
GAM releases Aceh community leaders
GAM releases Aceh community leaders BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): After being held hostage by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members for 22 hours, four community leaders and one driver were released unharmed on Sunday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Four missing students found
Four missing students found JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers and fishermen have found four of the seven junior and senior high school students who went missing after being dragged by waves off Kiaralawang beach in the Cinangka district of Serang regency, Banten on Sunday, a report said.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Bandung Art Event 2001 Painting Exhibition, Galeri 16, Jl. Raya Cibeureum 16, until Sept. 22. Painting Exhibition: Mawas Diri, by Rosid, Buddy Siswanto and Azis Suryanegara, Galeri Hidayat, Jl. Sulanjana 36 (Phone: 022 4208257), until Sept. 16.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Indonesia in need of strong Navy: President
Indonesia in need of strong Navy: President JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Monday that Indonesia needed to develop a strong navy to guard the country's territorial waters."A strong naval force reflects a nation's dignity, thus (by having one), we can gain the respect of...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Rp 3.8t in irregularities found in state finances
Rp 3.8t in irregularities found in state finances JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) reported on Monday that it had found some 1,643 cases of financial irregularities involving a total sum of Rp 3.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Hino plans Thai truck plant
Hino plans Thai truck plant TOKYO (Dow Jones): Hino Motors Ltd., hoping to boost its sales in Southeast Asia, may start making its own small trucks in Thailand, instead of simply assembling those of Toyota Motor Corp., Hino said Monday.Last month, Toyota lifted its equity stake in Hino to 50.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Water shortages hit Mataram
Water shortages hit Mataram MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Parts of Mataram, including Senggigi Beach resort, have been hit by water shortages during peak hours because of heavy use, the town's water authority said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Business and regional autonomy
Business and regional autonomy Even before regional autonomy became a fact, fears had been expressed by the business community that regional governments would try to increase their revenues by issuing all kinds of tax rulings and regulations.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Firearms seized during operations
Firearms seized during operations JAKARTA (JP): City police confiscated 95 firearms and arrested 104 people during routine operations held in the past two weeks from Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam announced on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Ade released, but remains a witness
Ade released, but remains a witness JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police have released veteran singer Ade Manuhutu after he was held for questioning over his alleged involvement in counterfeiting money, an officer said on Monday.South Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Local coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme
Local coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme JAKARTA (JP): Local coffee exporters called on the government to introduce a quota scheme to limit the market share of foreign exporters operating in the country.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
PAS leader says govt full of thieves
PAS leader says govt full of thieves KOTA BARU, Malaysia (AFP): Malaysia's government is full of thieves who fear an Islamic state because their hands would have to be chopped off, a leader of the main opposition party said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
S'pore launches film on AIDS
S'pore launches film on AIDS SINGAPORE (DPA): Open-air films have been launched in Singapore to educate Indian workers on AIDS and the dangers of unprotected sex, it was reported on Monday.The films are part of an educational campaign in the Bengali and Tamil languages targeting mainly foreign...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
China signals it can wait on Taiwan reunification
China signals it can wait on Taiwan reunification BEIJING (AFP): China's key policy maker on Taiwan, Vice Premier Qian Qichen, said on Monday that Beijing can be patient in waiting for Taiwan to be reunited with the mainland as he spelled out the "favorable" conditions the island could enjoy if...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
UN accepts E. Timor election results
UN accepts E. Timor election results DILI, East Timor (Agencies): The United Nations certified the results of East Timor's first democratic elections Monday, ahead of the inauguration of the country's new 88-member assembly.The UN-run electoral commission pronounced the Aug.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
School stresses train engineers must stay alert
School stresses train engineers must stay alertText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): To the public, it may seem easy to operate a locomotive. You could drive it back and forth while sitting in the locomotive operator's room, perhaps having something to eat or drink at the same time.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
2. Market ( 1 x 35 )
2. Market ( 1 x 35 ) Tokyo share slide shakes Asian confidence 3. Oil ( 1 x 35 ) Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking 4. Gold ( 2 x 22) Europe gold prices firmer, but cautious of BoE sale 5. Palm ( 2 x 20 ) RI palm oil sales to China seen up sharply
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Checked
CheckedJP/TextileTextile products become less competitive in overseas market JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's textile exports performed remarkably well last year, rising operating costs, political uncertainty and the unstable rupiah have made the industry less competitive in such major buying...
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
CNOOC taps new LNG projects
CNOOC taps new LNG projects SINGAPORE (Reuters): China's leading offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC is tapping opportunities to build China's second and third liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal after piloting the first one, Chinese industry sources said on Friday.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Long way for Megawati to tame rebellious Aceh
Long way for Megawati to tame rebellious Aceh SINGAPORE: Violence has become a way of life in Aceh, Indonesia's troubled north Sumatran province, and the situation is fast becoming untenable as it gets worse by the day.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
APEC vows united front to battle global slowdown
APEC vows united front to battle global slowdown SUZHOU, China (Reuters): Asia-Pacific finance ministers pledged on Sunday to press on with trade liberalization and financial reforms to combat a global economic slowdown that has sent markets reeling, but came up with no concrete measures.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Used book business help parents and pupils
Used book business help parents and pupilsBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A luxurious red Peugeot 206 cruised slowly to Titi Gantung (the hanging bridge) area, the second-hand book center of the city, came to a halt nearby the market.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Man arrested for hijacking truck
Man arrested for hijacking truck SURABAYA: East Java police arrested a man for hijacking a truck loaded with fruit juice and textiles headed for Denpasar, Bali, from Central Java, on Saturday, police said on Sunday.Mojoagung Police subprecinct chief Adj. Comr.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Big players in textile and fashion to join Jakarta Expo
Big players in textile and fashion to join Jakarta Expo JAKARTA (JP): Big players in the world's textile and fashion industries will take part in Asia Global Sourcing (AGS), an international textile and apparel exhibition and conference, which will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center next...
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Indonesia gets higher U.S. farm credit
Indonesia gets higher U.S. farm credit JAKARTA (JP): The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said that it had increased export credit for Indonesia to buy farm products from the country by US$100 million to total $750 million for the 2001 fiscal year.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Victim of hypnotism
Victim of hypnotismFrom Rakyat Merdeka Crimes in Jakarta are on the rise and they are increasingly adopting a variety of different modus operandi.At 11.30 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2001, my elder sister had just finished shopping at Hero Supermarket in Menteng when a young man approached her to ask about...
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Indonesia fails to secure medals in SEAG karate events
Indonesia fails to secure medals in SEAG karate events KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Indonesian karate team was brought down to earth at the Southeast Asian Games here on Sunday after failing to win a gold medal, including in its favorite kata event.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
RI oil output and price to decline: Minister
RI oil output and price to decline: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that the lower oil and gas revenue in the 2002 state budget draft resulted from a decrease in oil production and a lower international oil price average.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Hepatitis B carriers face discrimination: Expert
Hepatitis B carriers face discrimination: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians who carry the Hepatitis B virus are often discriminated against when applying for jobs, an expert on the liver disease said on Saturday.Dr.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Kalimantan people called on to accept returning migrants
Kalimantan people called on to accept returning migrants JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais appealed on Sunday for a harmonious coexistence between indigenous people and migrants to maintain the nation's unity.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Human skeletons found in train
Human skeletons found in train YOGYAKARTA: A black traveling bag containing human skeletal remains was found in an Empu Jaya train car, the same train that collided with the Cirebon Express locomotive in Cirebon on Sept. 2, at Yogyakarta Lempuyangan railway station on Friday.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Blue Bird service
Blue Bird service A few minutes after arriving home from shopping I realized that I had left my yellow Nokia 5100 cell phone in a Timor Blue Bird taxi on Aug. 31 (I forgot the license plate number).At 6:30 p.m.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Amien to run for president in 2004
Amien to run for president in 2004 JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Amien Rais said on Sunday that he would run for president should his party gain 20 percent of the total vote in the next 2004 general election.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Australia praises RI's efforts to curb people smuggling
Australia praises RI's efforts to curb people smuggling SYDNEY, Australia (Agencies): Foreign Minister Alexander Downer on Sunday praised Indonesian efforts to crack down on illegal people smuggling gangs, saying Jakarta had recently prevented a ship full of asylum seekers setting off for Australia.
Mon, 10 Sep 2001
Textile products less competitive in overseas market
Textile products less competitive in overseas market JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's textile exports performed remarkably well last year, rising operating costs, political uncertainty and the unstable rupiah have made the industry less competitive in such major buying markets as the United...