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Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Bus drivers strike over rental fees
Bus drivers strike over rental fees JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of passengers were stranded again on Tuesday morning when over 680 bus drivers from the city's largest bus operator, PT Mayasari Bhakti, continued their strike on Tuesday.Two hundred of the company's drivers stayed off the road on Monday.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
RI, Australia pave way for better ties
RI, Australia pave way for better tiesBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat CANBERRA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and Prime Minister John Howard emerged from their historic summit meeting here on Tuesday officially putting behind them the diplomatic discord that has been disrupting ties between...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Several urban children lack birth certificates
Several urban children lack birth certificates JAKARTA (JP): Half of Indonesian children in urban areas do not possess birth certificates, an official said on Monday.In villages, the figure was even lower with around one third of the children not having the certificates, an executive of the State...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Cibinong Police arrest car thief
Cibinong Police arrest car thief BOGOR (JP): Cibinong police arrested a car thief suspect and confiscated two vans from his home in a village in Cibinong on Sunday, police said on Tuesday.Abdul Rohim, a suspected leader of a car thief syndicate, had allegedly been involved in several car theft...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Painting by Cak Kadir, Balai Adika, Mandarin Oriental, Majapahit Hotel Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 545 4333), July 9 - 10.Film* Monthly French Film, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Landslide kills two in Padang
Landslide kills two in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Two workers were feared dead after being buried alive while two others sustained severe injuries in a landslide in Bukit Ngalau, Indarung, Padang on Tuesday.The accident took place in the morning following a night's downpour at a silica quarry.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Hendrawan, Tony get cash bonuses
Hendrawan, Tony get cash bonuses JAKARTA (JP): Hendrawan and Tony Gunawan received cash bonuses from the East Java administration for their success at the World Championships in Seville, Spain, earlier this month.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Indonesia coaches to check strength of soccer rivals
Indonesia coaches to check strength of soccer rivals JAKARTA (JP): National soccer coach Benny Dolo and his assistant Mundari Karya left for a one-day trip to Kuala Lumpur to observe Malaysia's and Thailand's teams perform in the qualifying round of the Merdeka Cup tournament on Tuesday evening.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Attorney General Lopa's moves create hope, skepticism
Attorney General Lopa's moves create hope, skepticism JAKARTA (JP): The courageous moves of newly installed Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa in investigating powerful people suspected of graft has raised hope as well as skepticism about the government's efforts to uphold the law.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Helping people get jobs fast
Helping people get jobs fast SURABAYA (JP): Bagus Supomo has always had an obsession; to help young people get jobs easily and help the hotel industry find capable and qualified human resources.A veteran hotel employee, he knows too well how hotels find many of their new recruits disappointing...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
IBRA needs strong leadership: President
IBRA needs strong leadership: President CANBERRA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Tuesday that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) needed strong leadership to improve the performance of the agency."I may say there are two kinds of people.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
President's accountability a must: PDIP
President's accountability a must: PDIP JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is pressing ahead with the original agenda of the People's Consultative Assembly special session, namely to ask President Abdurrahman Wahid to account for his government's poor...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
National chess c'ship in Bali
National chess c'ship in Bali JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) will hold its national championships in Denpasar, Bali, from July 9 to July 19, with the knock-out format being used in the men's senior division.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Rupiah rate June 26
Rupiah rate June 26 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,875.00 11,875.00 11,318.00 11,432.00Australian dollar 1 5,619.11 6,144.13 5,848.01 5,914.92Austrian schilling 1 680.62 743.64 708.35 715.90Belgian franc 1 232.17 253.66 241.62 244.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
In search of institutes of higher education
In search of institutes of higher education SURABAYA (JP): After having long been dubbed the city of Indamardi (industry, trade, maritime and education), Surabaya today is striving to be just as popular for its tertiary education.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Interdepartmental team to studytoll increase
Interdepartmental team to studytoll increase JAKARTA (JP): The government will establish an interdepartmental team to study a possible 30 percent increase in tolls on major toll roads this year, according to Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
On BII Visa Card
On BII Visa Card We are referring to our customer's complaint BII Visa Card in The Jakarta Post, June 18, 2001.Through this letter we would like to state that we have settled the case directly with Mr. Jaya Wijaya.We also would like to thank him for his input on our service development.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Suwondo may get three years for Bulog scam
Suwondo may get three years for Bulog scam JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's former masseur Muhammad Alip Agung Suwondo is facing a possible three-year jail term for his alleged role in the Bulog scandal.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
RI pushes ahead with WPF
RI pushes ahead with WPF CANBERRA (JP): Indonesia is pushing ahead with its idea of establishing a West Pacific Forum and on Tuesday received a nod of support from Australia to convene an inaugural ministerial meeting next year.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Open voting system
Open voting systemFrom Media IndonesiaThe conflict between President Abdurrahman Wahid and the House of Representatives has been going on for quite a while and is becoming more alarming. In the New Order era, political power was in the hands of a dictatorial and authoritarian president, but today...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Former State Secretary questioned
Former State Secretary questioned JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office questioned former state secretary Moerdiono on Tuesday in relation to a corruption case involving the dredging of the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, which inflicted Rp 39 billion (US$3.9 million) in losses on the state.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Ex-cooperative chief takes away Rp 200m
Ex-cooperative chief takes away Rp 200m CILACAP, Central Java: The head of a joint-venture employees' cooperative in Cilacap has disappeared with half of Rp 200 million worth of profits earned from the sale of its shares.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
RI still committed to rights tribunal, challenges remain
RI still committed to rights tribunal, challenges remain CANBERRA (JP): Top Indonesian officials here on Tuesday pleaded for international patience and understanding on the delicate domestic complexities involved in their efforts to bring the perpetrators of alleged human rights abuses in East...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Bakrie to build two CPO plants
Bakrie to build two CPO plants JAKARTA (JP): Plantation firm PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantation (BSP) said on Tuesday it planned to build two new crude palm oil (CPO) plants in Sumatra worth a total of US$12.3 million in joint ventures with two Singaporean and Malaysian firms.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Indonesia reigns at Merlion Cup
Indonesia reigns at Merlion Cup JAKARTA (JP): The national rowing team being prepared for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games won the overall title at the Merlion Cup in Singapore, bringing home seven of eight gold medals at stake over the weekend.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Locals take over road
Locals take over road JAKARTA (JP): Villagers of Kenali Asam Bawah subdistrict in Jambi have blocked off the access road to an oil field jointly owned by state oil firm Pertamina and Canadian oil and gas firm Gulf Resources for more than a week.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Govt to establish team to study toll increase
Govt to establish team to study toll increase JAKARTA (JP): The government will establish an interdepartmental team to study a possible 30 percent increase in tolls on major toll roads this year, according to Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Kidnappers seek international discussion on 'Free Papua'
Kidnappers seek international discussion on 'Free Papua' JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): An Irianese separatist group that has taken hostage two Belgian filmmakers is demanding President Abdurrahman Wahid bring the Irian Jaya issues before an international forum, a church official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
SSI will remain in the red this year
SSI will remain in the red this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed property and construction firm PT Surya Semesta Internusa will remain in the red this year, despite a growth in sales, a senior executive of the company said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Light still shining bright on Cahaya Kota restaurant
Light still shining bright on Cahaya Kota restaurant JAKARTA (JP): Cahaya Kota, established in 1942 under the name Tueng Kong, is one of the oldest Cantonese restaurants in town.It used to occupy a plot of land in the Menteng Raya area, right on the spot where the Pak Tani statue now stands.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
More legislators reveal their wealth
More legislators reveal their wealth JAKARTA (JP): Amid the topsy-turvy of preparations for the upcoming special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), a total of 13 members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the MPR finally submitted forms on their wealth to the Civil...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Accelerated general election
Accelerated general electionFrom Koran TempoThe House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session convened in late June 2001 issued a second memorandum of censure against the President. Since there was no significant change in the President's leadership style, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
China's H1 GDP to grow 8%
China's H1 GDP to grow 8% BEIJING (Reuters): In a sign that China is defying the global economic slowdown, the government has forecast gross domestic product will grow near or at 8 percent in the first half of this year, a state newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Asian currencies mixed late amid debate on Fed rate meeting
Asian currencies mixed late amid debate on Fed rate meeting SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday as participants refrained from taking aggressive positions in the market, amid uncertainty over the magnitude of an anticipated U.S.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Govt rejects referendum in Irian Jaya
Govt rejects referendum in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The government turned down on Tuesday the Papuan Presidium Council's demand for a self-determination referendum in Irian Jaya, saying the troubled province remains part of Indonesia.Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,475 -25 132,500 Adindo Foresta 115 -5 270,000 AGIS 140 -5 354,500 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Asian wheat demand seen steady
Asian wheat demand seen steady PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters): Asian wheat consumption is unlikely to drop in the coming months despite higher world prices, a senior U.S. trade official said on Monday.Rising prices -- thanks to declining world wheat stocks -- are unlikely to deter importers such as...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Nureyev the star comes down to earth
Nureyev the star comes down to earthBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): Put it down to a touch of exaggeration derived from nostalgia and love when one of the commentators in Nureyev: The Last Ten Years, a film which is part of the current exhibit of memorabilia of the late dancer at the National Museum,...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
RP '01 GDP seen at 2.6%
RP '01 GDP seen at 2.6% MANILA (Dow Jones): The Philippine economy is expected to grow 2.6% year-to-year in 2001, a rate well below the government's target of at least 3.3%, according to a regional economic think tank funded by the Australian government.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Asia in danger of slipping into a recession: UBS Warburg
Asia in danger of slipping into a recession: UBS Warburg SINGAPORE (AFP): Some Asian countries have a high risk of slipping into a recession because of the fragility of the Japanese economy, investment bank UBS Warburg said Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Myanmar-Thai ties 'back to normal'
Myanmar-Thai ties 'back to normal' YANGON (AFP): Relations between Myanmar and Thailand are returning to normal after a rocky period where opposition groups attempted to "destroy" the friendship, a senior member of Myanmar's junta said on Tuesday.The regime's number three, Lt. Gen.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Drug therapy essential in treating lupus
Drug therapy essential in treating lupusBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): "Rita" was an active young woman who woke up one morning complaining of painful joints. She felt better after seeing a rheumatologist, but a few days later an awful rash developed on her face and she had a mouth ulcer.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Rabies claims three lives
Rabies claims three lives KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Rabies has killed three people here over the past two weeks, and infected dozens of other who are now receiving intensive medical care.The Eddy Sabara General Hospital told Antara that there had been 49 dog-bite cases recorded since January.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Female independence activist dies
Female independence activist dies JAKARTA (JP): Independence movement activist, Sihwati Nawangwulan, who is also the wife of former Indonesian minister for foreign affairs and ambassador to the United Nations Ruslan Abdulgani, passed away here on Tuesday morning at the age of 85.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Why not resign gracefully?
Why not resign gracefully?From Koran TempoPolitics is merely a game and a fact of life. Even Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has become the president of the Republic of Indonesia. Gus Dur himself once said: "Who would have thought that a man who is unable to read can become a president".
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
BI's forex reserves up
BI's forex reserves up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Tuesday that the country's foreign exchange reserves slightly increased to US$28.67 billion as of June 22, compared to $28.50 billion in the previous week.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Reports reflect a changed Australia
Reports reflect a changed AustraliaBy Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): The positive reaction of the Australian press to the visit of President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) demonstrates an ever-maturing level of sensitivity, insight and analysis into the complex bilateral relationship...
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
U.S., Belgium to supply arms to East Timor army
U.S., Belgium to supply arms to East Timor army DILI (Reuters): The United States and Belgium have agreed to sell East Timor weapons, including more than 1,200 assault rifles, for its new defense force, a senior UN official said on Tuesday.The weapons worth $1.