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Legislators to visit Portugal

Legislators to visit Portugal JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) will send a delegation to Portugal for the first time after East Timor's breakaway from Indonesia in 1999, reports say.The visit is aimed at boosting ties between the two countries, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said at...

BI has no plan to cut interest rates: Sjahril

BI has no plan to cut interest rates: Sjahril JAKARTA (JP): Despite the new-found strength of the rupiah, Bank Indonesia still has no plans for drastic interest-rate cuts until the country's base money supply drops to levels within expectations.

Illegal Afghans flock to Singkawang

Illegal Afghans flock to Singkawang PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Singkawang Immigration office has been overwhelmed by an influx of illegal immigrants from war-torn Afghanistan.Over the past two weeks alone, the office has dealt with 32 Afghans transferred by Singkawang police.

S. Korean govt donates computers

S. Korean govt donates computers JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean government has donated 50 computers with photoscanners and digital cameras to a number of senior high schools in Jakarta and Yogyakarta.The Ministry of Education said in a statement received by The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that the...

Megawati opens expo on Sukarno

Megawati opens expo on Sukarno JAKARTA (Antara): President Megawati Soekarnoputri opened a month-long painting and photographic exhibition in honor of her father, the late president Sukarno, at the Proklamasi building here on Tuesday afternoon.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Variety Show 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:15 Debating 3:15 Performance 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Regional Program 5:00 News 5:30 TV Drama 6:00...

Megawati's political views

Megawati's political viewsBy Angus McIntyre MELBOURNE (JP): We hear much speculation about Megawati's behavior and politics. I would like to begin with her habit of removing herself from the realm of political criticism and attack by presenting an agreeable exterior to the world ...2.

1. Duit (2 x 25)

1. Duit (2 x 25) Asian currencies mostly up, Thai baht plays catch up JP/11/DuitAsian currencies mostly higher late, baht plays catch up SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies maintained their firm undertone late Tuesday, showing limited reaction to the yen's pullback following Bank of...

Universal Studios, Renong to build huge theme park

Universal Studios, Renong to build huge theme park KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Hollywood entertainment group Universal Studios will team up with Malaysia's Renong Bhd. to develop a huge theme park that will be the centerpiece of a US$2.2 billion project, consultants familiar with the plan said.

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...

Tarakanita staff stage protest

Tarakanita staff stage protest JAKARTA (JP): About 50 lecturers and staff of the Tarakanita Secretarial College (LPK Tarakanita), Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, staged a demonstration at the Legal Aid Foundation here on Tuesday, protesting their suspension by the Tarakanita Foundation.

Santos tests well off Java

Santos tests well off Java CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australian energy company Santos Ltd. (Stosy) Tuesday said the first of two drill stem tests in the Oyong-1 well offshore East Java flowed oil and natural gas.

Filipinos vote peacefully on Muslim autonomy plan

Filipinos vote peacefully on Muslim autonomy plan ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuters): Thousands of troops were on alert in the volatile southern Philippines on Tuesday as a plebiscite was held on a proposal to expand a semi-autonomous region ruled by former Moro separatist rebels.

Jakarta film archive struggles to survive

Jakarta film archive struggles to surviveBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): Film records human life just like a book does. It documents human life in a different form: a combination of motion picture and recorded sound.

Party official says PKB's main target will be Amien

Party official says PKB's main target will be Amien JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) will return to the legislature with the principal mission of toppling People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais for his alleged role in unseating Abdurrahman Wahid from the presidency, a...

TV Program: Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001

TV Program: Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Variety Show10:00 Children's Program10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:15 Debating3:15 Performance4:15 Children's Program4:30 Regional Program5:00 News5:30...

Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

UN force in E. Timor gets new commander

UN force in E. Timor gets new commander JAKARTA (JP): United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has appointed Lt. Gen. Winai Phattiyakul of Thailand as the new commander of the UN peacekeeping force in East Timor, the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) said in Jakarta on Monday.

IMF mission due here next week

IMF mission due here next week JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will send a mission to Jakarta next week in a bid to reach an agreement with the country's new economics team on a number of economic reform programs, the fund's senior resident representative in Indonesia, David...

M.A. Rachman appointed new attorney general

M.A. Rachman appointed new attorney general JAKARTA (JP): After a few days of delay, a specialist staff member in the Attorney General's Office, Muhammad Abdurrachman, or M. A. Rachman as he is widely known, has been appointed as the new attorney general.

Intelligence set to counter terrorism

Intelligence set to counter terrorism JAKARTA (JP): Responding to the increasing number of terrorist attacks in the country, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed all branches of the security forces to mobilize their intelligence potential...

NZ opens market to RI shoes

NZ opens market to RI shoes JAKARTA (JP): The government of New Zealand has lifted its countervailing duty on Indonesian footwear exports, according to head of the National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) Gusmardi Bustami.

Police detain Ari Sigit for bullet possession

Police detain Ari Sigit for bullet possession JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's grandson Ari Haryo Wibowo, also known as Ari Sigit, has been detained by police on charges of illegal possession of ammunition, city police spokesman Sr.Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Tuesday.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 14, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,575 -50 692,500 Adindo Foresta 110 0 162,500 AGIS 140 0 1,293,500 Akbar Indo Makmur...

Rupiah rate Aug.14

Rupiah rate Aug.14 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,925.00 8,925.00 8,383.00 8,467.00Australian dollar 1 4,094.06 4,615.12 4,330.66 4,378.29Austrian schilling 1 516.73 582.25 546.59 552.37Belgian franc 1 176.26 198.61 186.45 188.

New debt rescheduling

New debt rescheduling Regardless as to how Indonesia's public sector debt burden is measured, the government is unquestionably mired in a severe liquidity crisis. Its total debt stocks outstanding as of this year were estimated by Bank Indonesia at more than US$141 billion, including $70 billion in...

Laksamana mulls replacing IBRA chief, awaits inputs

Laksamana mulls replacing IBRA chief, awaits inputs JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said on Tuesday that he would consider replacing the chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) should the public call for it.

New online stock trading

New online stock trading JAKARTA (JP): Internet portal firm PT TradeEzy Dotcom Indonesia launched on Monday its online stock trading, www.tradezy.com, to offer easier stock trading services, more accurate information about the stock market and security in doing stock transactions, the company said...

Ex-prostitutes may work overseas

Ex-prostitutes may work overseas MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The local office of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has endorsed ex-prostitutes to work overseas, as long as they are repentant."Many ex-prostitutes who have completed their vocational training program with Budi Rini Social...

More attention

More attention sought for birds JEMBER, East Java: Many do not know that Baluran National Park is a haven for 160 species of birds, many of them protected species; not even the local people living near the park.

Megawati makes good

Megawati makes good It was never on the cards for Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri to appoint a cabinet of politicians who brought no political baggage with them. There are too many debts owed for past favors to hope for a wholly uncomplicated line-up.

Attorney general

Attorney general Attorney general must clean house first: Experts Page 2 Bomber Atrium plaza bomber Malaysian: KL ministry Page 3 Rector Search for ITB rector poses obstacles. Page 4Lead-free gas Switch to lead-free gas a breath of fresh air.

Indonesia's coffee exports to fall by 10% this year

Indonesia's coffee exports to fall by 10% this year JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters (AEKI) predicted that the country's coffee exports would fall by 10 percent to 279 million tons this year from 310 million tons last year, in line with a plunge in the country's...

U.S. Embassy 'overreacts'

U.S. Embassy 'overreacts' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso called upon the U.S. Embassy on Monday not to overreact following reports that the embassy had warned its citizens here to take precautions over security concerns in the country.

'Becak' drivers form union to fight for rights

'Becak' drivers form union to fight for rights JAKARTA (JP): Some 74 becak (pedicab) drivers, formed a union here on Monday to fight for the right to peddle the streets of Jakarta.The decision was announced by drivers during a three-day congress held in a field opposite the Gapura Angkasa Building...

Agenda of RI and Australia

Agenda of RI and AustraliaBy Siswo Pramono CANBERRA, Australia (JP): Taken together, the Indonesian- Australian relationship involves about 220 million people, which represents a potentially huge market.

Mega's Cabinet still has potential flaws: Sjahrir

Mega's Cabinet still has potential flaws: Sjahrir JAKARTA (JP): Amid enthusiastic responses for President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Gotong Royong Cabinet from many parties, the New Indonesia Alliance (PIB) reminded on Monday that the Cabinet still contains potential problems.

W. Cup road paved with problems for Asian giants

W. Cup road paved with problems for Asian giants DUBAI (AFP): All eyes are on troubled giants China, Iran and Saudi Arabia as the crunch second phase of Asia's 2002 World Cup qualifying competition kicks off Thursday.

Poor security arrangements

Poor security arrangements On Aug. 5, 2001, I attended a Scorpions concert organized by A Mild in Bandung. While the show in itself was spectacular, I wish I could say the same about the security arrangements.

Being prosperous is dilemma: Governor

Being prosperous is dilemma: Governor Despite the turbulent economic and political crisis, Bali remains a prolific hub for business and tourism in Indonesia. The province is also considered the safest in the country.In conjunction with the province's 43rd anniversary, which falls on Aug.

Mega takes issue of separatism seriously

Mega takes issue of separatism seriously JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her new Cabinet honed in on details of its working programs on Monday, with an emphasis on maintaining national unity and lifting the country out of the economic crisis.

140 at Mt. Merapi contract malaria

140 at Mt. Merapi contract malaria MAGELANG, Central Java: Around 140 people living on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Magelang district had contracted malaria in the first half of this year, a local official said here on Saturday.

Team completes draft on RI's first cyber law

Team completes draft on RI's first cyber law JAKARTA (JP): A special team of academics from the Bandung Institute of Technology and the University of Padjajaran has completed a draft on Indonesia's first law on cyber crimes and will present it to the government in October.

Attorney general must clean house first, say experts

Attorney general must clean house first, say experts JAKARTA (JP): Legal practitioners underlined here on Monday the importance for the next attorney general to give priority to internal reform before launching a huge campaign against criminal offenses, including the eradication of rampant...

Art Summit III to kick off Aug. 27

Art Summit III to kick off Aug. 27 JAKARTA (JP): Art lovers will again have a chance to enjoy world-class performances from 10 countries during the one-month- long Art Summit Indonesia III that will kick off on Aug. 27.

Indofood mulling purchase of oil palm plantations' satkes

Indofood mulling purchase of oil palm plantations' satkes JAKARTA (JP): Giant consumer products manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk is considering buying stakes in several oil palm plantations to secure supplies of crude palm oil for its instant noodle business.

S'pore, ICAO sign agreement

S'pore, ICAO sign agreement SINGAPORE (DPA): A developing country training program offering 100 fellowships was launched on Monday by the Singapore government and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Information ministry placed under Susilo

Information ministry placed under Susilo JAKARTA (JP): The State Ministry of Communications and Information, which many fear could end up censoring the media, has been placed under the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Combined together, Indonesian-Australian relationship involves

Combined together, Indonesian-Australian relationship involves about 220 million people, which represents a potentially huge market. 2. 4Nirwan -- 1 x 40 36 pt optima bold Search for ITB rector poses obstacles By Nirwan Idrus JAKARTA (JP): For whatever reasons, we in Indonesia don't seem to like to...

Govt mulls issuing new license for CDMA

Govt mulls issuing new license for CDMA JAKARTA (JP): Cellular companies hoping to operate under the Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) system at 450 megahertz may still have a chance as the government is looking into the possibility of giving licenses to more than one operator.