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Tue, 22 Aug 2000
APRN discusses debt, poverty alleviation
APRN discusses debt, poverty alleviation JAKARTA (JP): At least 120 delegates of 80 organizations from 22 countries are taking part in the second annual meeting of the Asian Pacific Research Network (APRN), which opened here on Monday.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
PAL reports surge in net profit to $17.6m
PAL reports surge in net profit to $17.6m MANILA (Reuters): Unlisted Philippine Airlines (PAL) posted a net profit of 792.96 million pesos (US$17.6 million) for the April-June quarter, up 12-fold from 65.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 21, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 20 92,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 10 246,000 Alakasa Industrindo 815 0 0 Alfa...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Police bust car thieves
Police bust car thieves PADANG, West Sumatra: Police have arrested 12 members of a syndicate specializing in stealing cars, including three junior police officers, with operations spanning across four provinces.West Sumatra Police chief Brig. Gen.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Three justices named in bribery case
Three justices named in bribery case JAKARTA (JP): The government-appointed Joint Team to Eradicate Corruption named on Monday three justices of the Supreme Court as suspects in a bribery case, paving the way for the first ever trial against the country's top judges on charges of corruption.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Councillor jailed for blackmailing palm oil company
Councillor jailed for blackmailing palm oil company BENGKULU (JP): A district court in Bengkulu sentenced on Saturday a local councillor and a "legal consultant" friend to seven years in jail for provoking locals to illegally demand land compensation from a foreign palm oil investor.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Pelangi exports LPG tubes
Pelangi exports LPG tubes JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed packaging producer PT Pelangi Indah Canindo said on Monday it was exporting its first batch of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers to Australia under a US$2.1 million contract.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Sutiyoso denies involvement in rare species trade
Sutiyoso denies involvement in rare species trade JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said he might file a lawsuit against a nongovernmental organization for accusing him of being involved in the illegal trading of endangered species from an East Java zoo.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
City offers free ID card renewal
City offers free ID card renewal JAKARTA (JP): In an attempt to provide a better service to the public, the administration will introduce free renewal of identity cards, starting from November, Governor Sutiyoso said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Syndicate behind disappearance of cubs from Prigen Safari Park
Syndicate behind disappearance of cubs from Prigen Safari ParkBy Gin Kurniawan PASURUAN, East Java (JP): Happy yet saddened, that may be how the management and employees of PT Taman Safari Indonesia II (TSI II) in Prigen feel, following the successful uncovering by the police of the theft of dozens...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Drug addict admits to girl's murder
Drug addict admits to girl's murder JAKARTA (JP): A drug addict has confessed to the murder of an eight-year-old girl, who was found in an empty house in the Taman Kencana housing complex in the Tegal Alur area of Kalideres in West Jakarta on Sunday night, a police officer said.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
'Feminine cleansers': Are they necessary?
'Feminine cleansers': Are they necessary?By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Women remain an important source of inspiration not only for painters and artists, but also for health and beauty product manufacturers.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Regional currencies higher as rupiah sets bullish tone
Regional currencies higher as rupiah sets bullish tone SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah strengthened Monday on expectations of a successful cabinet reshuffle later this week, setting a bullish tone for other regional currencies, which were higher late.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Improving higher RI education
Improving higher RI educationBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): Over 470,000 high school graduates took the university entrance tests this year, competing for some 74,000 seats at 45 public universities.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Ratu Plaza to reopen again after five years
Ratu Plaza to reopen again after five years JAKARTA (JP): Ratu Plaza shopping center, a popular mall in the 1980s, is back in business again after being empty for some five years.In the past few weeks carpenters and interior shop designers have been working busily on newly rented shops in the...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 21, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,760.00 8,760.00 8,219.00 8,301.00Australian dollar 1 4,583.83 5,178.91 4,854.96 4,907.55Austrian schilling 1 511.55 577.79 541.81 547.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Assembly session under fire
Assembly session under fire YOGYAKARTA: A group of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) under the Forum LSM Yogyakarta criticized the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Monday for failing to produce concrete results on agrarian reform during its annual session.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Hasan may not join AAAA congress
Hasan may not join AAAA congress JAKARTA (JP): The presence of Asian Amateur Athletics Association (AAAA) president Muhammad Bob Hasan at a congress to elect a new president is in doubt due to his detention in an Attorney General's Office cell.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Bomb threat hits school
Bomb threat hits school DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The St. Yoseph Catholic junior high school here received a bomb threat on Monday morning from an unidentified man who said he would blow up the building.The threat, however, did not affect the school activities as its principal Alex Wayan Ludra decided...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Mob vandalizes Makassar court building, attacks staffer
Mob vandalizes Makassar court building, attacks staffer MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): At least 150 people ran amok on Monday, vandalizing the provincial State Administrative Court (PTUN) building here, and attacking a member of staff.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
RP blames Libya-Abu Sayyaf row for hostage talks collpase
RP blames Libya-Abu Sayyaf row for hostage talks collpase MANILA (AFP): The Philippines on Monday blamed a row between a top Libyan negotiator and the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas for the Muslim extremists' refusal to release 28 hostages, as indications emerged of a dispute over ransom money.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Doctor says imprisoned Khmer Rouge chief OK
Doctor says imprisoned Khmer Rouge chief OK PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Imprisoned Khmer Rouge military chief Ta Mok is well and did not suffer a heart attack last week as his lawyer reported on Monday, Ta Mok's doctor said.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Scholarships for shuttlers
Scholarships for shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University presented scholarships to families of the 16-member Thomas Cup team in a modest ceremony at its campus Monday.The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) chairman Subagyo Hadisiswoyo said education was needed not only for shuttlers but...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Sutiyoso attacks UPC on 'becak'
Sutiyoso attacks UPC on 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso attacked a nongovernmental organization on Monday for supporting becak (pedicab) drivers and establishing operational zones for them, saying they had no right to do so.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Military controls log trading
Military controls log trading JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Local forestry guards have complained that their duty of controlling log trading has been taken over by the military without any official authorization.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Ban on foreign Internet investors lifted by govt
Ban on foreign Internet investors lifted by govt JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Monday it had removed information multimedia services from the list of industries closed to foreign investment in the controversial Presidential Decree No. 96/2000.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Natuna D-Alpha project to be reevaluated
Natuna D-Alpha project to be reevaluated JAKARTA (JP): The government along with state oil and gas company Pertamina will reevaluate the Natuna D-Alpha project, which has been delayed for several years due to lack of funds, Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
No blanket travel ban for bankers: Attorney General
No blanket travel ban for bankers: Attorney General JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Monday that the planned travel ban would be imposed only on a limited number of bankers.Marzuki said that bankers who were suspected of having committed a crime, particularly the destruction...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
RI has a good chance of winning Olympic golds
RI has a good chance of winning Olympic golds JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's success in winning two titles in two five-star Grand Prix series tennis tournaments has increased the country's optimism of bringing home gold medals from the Olympic Games in Sydney next month.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Five killed in Navy helicopter crash
Five killed in Navy helicopter crash JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian Navy helicopter crashed on Monday afternoon in a rice field in Deru village in Bojonegoro, killing all five of its crew, Antara reported.Up until late Monday, Eastern Fleet commander Comm.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
U.S. does not support Papua
U.S. does not support Papua I was deeply disappointed to read the assertion in The Jakarta Post, Aug. 16 feature U.S. supports Papuan struggle, says Beanal, that the United States government supports Papuan independence. As I have made clear in two meetings with Mr. Beanal, the U.S.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
PT KAI suspects dead radio the cause of Saturday's crash
PT KAI suspects dead radio the cause of Saturday's crash BANDUNG, West Java (JP): An official of state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) said here on Monday that the poor state of radio communication equipment had most likely caused the train collision in the Pinangsia-Ancol area of...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Total eradication of Soeharto's cronies
Total eradication of Soeharto's croniesFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe government of the republic of Indonesia with Abdurrahman Wahid (or Gus Dur) as president is what I call the government of stage III of the New Order. 1.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Gus Dur to witness peace agreement signing in Poso
Gus Dur to witness peace agreement signing in Poso JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid is scheduled to visit the riot-torn city of Poso in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday to witness the signing of a peace agreement between leaders of the Muslim and Christian communities.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Diesel prices sizzle on tight supplies
Diesel prices sizzle on tight supplies SINGAPORE (Reuters): Sizzling Asia gas oil prices are likely to remain high for the next few months as prompt supplies are scarce, but prices could falter late in the year when several Middle East and Asian refineries come back online, traders said.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
C. Java rower allegedly took drug
C. Java rower allegedly took drug SEMARANG (JP): An unidentified Central Java rower allegedly consumed banned substances before competing in the 2000 National Games (PON) in East Java in June.But the coordinator of Central Java medical team, Dr.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Brunei-Cambodia flights soon
Brunei-Cambodia flights soon PHNOM PENH (AP): Regular commercial flights will begin soon between Brunei and Cambodia under an agreement reached during Prime Minister Hun Sen's visit to Brunei.Cabinet Minister Sok An made the announcement at Pochentong airport Monday when Hun Sen returned from a...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Medan paralyzed by massive public transport strike
Medan paralyzed by massive public transport strike MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Some 10,000 public transportation drivers paralyzed the North Sumatra capital on Monday with a city-wide strike.The strikers, who were demanding cheaper spare parts, subsidized fuel and an end to illegal fees, brought...
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Listen to the market
Listen to the market President Abdurrahman Wahid, this time, is in no hurry to announce his new Cabinet. He has listened to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who advised him to select his ministers carefully so as to prevent change midway.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27
Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,215.00Austrian schilling 1 540.59Australian dollar 1 4,780.31Belgian franc 1 184.40Canadian dollar 1 5,529.01Swiss franc 1 4,780.61Deutschemark 1 3,805.35Danish krone 1 998.39French franc 1 1,134.02Poundsterling 1 12,285.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Palm oil tax war expected to boost Indian imports
Palm oil tax war expected to boost Indian imports SINGAPORE (Reuters): An export tax war, set to intensify soon between the world's two largest palm oil producers and exporters, could sharply boost Indian edible oil imports and put pressure on its government to raise import duties yet again.
Tue, 22 Aug 2000
Sutiyoso makes some progress: Councillors
Sutiyoso makes some progress: Councillors JAKARTA (JP): With the evaluation of Governor Sutiyoso's revised accountability speech to be announced next month, city councillors from four major parties noted on Monday improvements in his governorship in the 30 days since they rejected his first speech.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Incontinence sufferers ashamed of their illness
Incontinence sufferers ashamed of their illness JAKARTA (JP): Doctors and health experts are calling for a greater awareness of urinary incontinence as people suffering from the ailment are often to embarrassed to seek assistance.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Five names emerge for chief economic minister
Five names emerge for chief economic ministerBy Reiner S JAKARTA (JP): The main focus of attention in the impending Cabinet reshuffle has been who will take the position of coordinating minister for the economy, finance and industry.So far, there are five names emerging as the popular candidates.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Misunderstanding caused train collision: PT KAI
Misunderstanding caused train collision: PT KAI JAKARTA (JP): An official from the state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) rejected speculations on Sunday that the train collision in the Pinangsia-Ancol area on Saturday was caused by human error, preferring to call it a...
Mon, 21 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 12:00 p.m. Music 2:30 Performance 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 TV Series: Akbar the Great 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports News 9:00 World News...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
Two murdered in hotel room
Two murdered in hotel room JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Police detectives are investigating the murder of two men in Ancol Hotel on Jl. RE Martadinata in Pademangan district on Sunday.City police spokesman Supt. Zainuri Lubis identified the two men as Hatama Rasyid, 35, a resident of Jl.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
RI visitors urged to apply for visas
RI visitors urged to apply for visas JAKARTA (JP): The Australian Embassy in Jakarta has urged Indonesians who plan to visit Australia during the Olympic Games from Sept. 15 to Oct. 1 in Sydney to apply for visas as early as possible.
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
'Make religion relevant all the time'
'Make religion relevant all the time' Some groups have been campaigning for the inclusion of syariah (Islamic law) in the Constitution. The following is an excerpt from the views of Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid, conveyed during a discussion held after his Friday sermon at his Paramadina school...
Mon, 21 Aug 2000
City 'needs guidelines' for non Jakarta taxis
City 'needs guidelines' for non Jakarta taxis JAKARTA (JP): Officials and a taxi company stressed the need for guidelines to regulate the operation of taxis from outside the capital.Head of the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) Buyung Atang and Blue Bird vice operation director Ateng Aryono,...