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Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Military professionalism
Military professionalism In the current climate of uncertainty and confusion, the assurance given last week by Indonesian Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto that the Army would refrain from ever forcefully taking power, effectively puts an end to fears of a military coup d'etat at any...
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Judging Indonesia
Judging Indonesia The brutal ethnic violence that has erupted during the past week on the island of Borneo has brought a reminder that one of the messiest, and most important, foreign problems awaiting a Bush administration policy is Indonesia.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Hoodlums attack police officer
Hoodlums attack police officer JAKARTA (JP): City Police detectives arrested two men in the Slipi traffic light area in West Jakarta on Monday night for an attack on a police officer, the possession of a sword and extortion.The police detective chief of violent crimes (Jatanras) Comr.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Garment workers seek council's support
Garment workers seek council's support JAKARTA (JP): At least 250 employees of sock manufacturer PT Nagamas Busana Tama went to the City Council on Tuesday seeking support for their union, which has not been recognized by the company's management.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Qantas receives RI awards
Qantas receives RI awards JAKARTA (JP): Australian airline Qantas Airways recently received the Best Airline 2000 and the Best Business Partner awards from the operator of Soekarno-Hatta airport, PT Angkasa Pura II.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Guthrie bhd. deal will be closed this week: IBRA
Guthrie bhd. deal will be closed this week: IBRA JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia's Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday a delayed oil palm plantation deal with Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. would be closed this week as all legal hurdles had been cleared.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Disbursement of credit halted
Disbursement of credit halted MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Bank has temporarily halted the disbursement of credit funds for clove peasants following reports of some Rp 15.4 billion in bad loans involving 70 village cooperatives in the province.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
KL to buy palm oil from producers
KL to buy palm oil from producers KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The world's top palmoil producer Malaysia has asked producers to set aside five percent of output for sale to the government at a fixed price of 725 ringgit (US$190.78) a metric ton to cut surplus stocks and boost prices.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Indonesians among Mena stampede dead
Indonesians among Mena stampede dead JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (JP): At least four Indonesians have been identified as being among the 35 trampled bodies in Monday's tragic stampede in Mena during the Haj pilgrimage's "stoning of satan" ritual.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Rupiah Rates March 6, 2001
Rupiah Rates March 6, 2001 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,365.00 10,365.00 9,816.00 9,914.00Australian dollar 1 4,886.66 5,413.64 5,121.99 5,178.08Austrian schilling 1 630.97 698.72 661.35 668.32Belgian franc 1 215.23 238.34 225.59 227.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
City official accused of crime
City official accused of crime JAKARTA (JP): The chief of administration affairs at the City Office of Public Records has been arrested for allegedly falsifying the birth certificate of his son.A city police detective for special crimes (Tipiter) who requested anonymity identified the suspect as...
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Megawati is taking steps to assume presidency: Chusnul
Megawati is taking steps to assume presidency: Chusnul Political lecturer Chusnul Mar'iyah shares her views on the likelihood of the campaign against the President. In the other interviews below The Jakarta Post also talked to political party executives on the changed stance of some parties towards...
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Thousands of sailors treated like slaves, live in fear: Report
Thousands of sailors treated like slaves, live in fear: Report SYDNEY (Reuters): Tens of thousands of sailors on commercial ships are being treated like slaves and live in fear of being thrown overboard if they complain about exploitation and mistreatment, according a report by an independent...
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Researchers complain over meager monthly honorarium
Researchers complain over meager monthly honorarium JAKARTA (JP): Science and technology researchers have complained about how small is the honorarium paid to them, currently Rp 97,000 (US$10) per researcher per month, saying this is "far behind the profession's expectations and the respect that...
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Commuters stranded by driver strike
Commuters stranded by driver strike PADANG, West Sumatra: Thousands of commuters were left stranded on Tuesday when public transportation drivers plying the Pariaman-Padang route went on strike to protest the local administration's decision to relocate a bus terminal.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
A policeman's lot
A policeman's lot Jakarta's traffic police are renowned for their diligence in upholding the letter of the law, particularly toward the end of the month when a cash shortage will see them on the streets in numbers, lurking behind bushes near one of Jakarta's tiny and often obscured traffic signs,...
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Falungong members fight negative image in Indonesia
Falungong members fight negative image in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Falungong members in Indonesia are in a public opinion battle to convince the public that the organization here is apolitical and merely teaches about meditation and health.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
PPP's about-face due to intolerable state
PPP's about-face due to intolerable state Among the political parties which appear to have changed their stances on the possibility of Megawati Soekarnoputri becoming president is the United Development Party (PPP). The Jakarta Post talked to party executive Chamsyah Bachtiar on the issue.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Malaysian airport struggles as more airlines stop services to country
Malaysian airport struggles as more airlines stop services to country KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The Malaysian government has established a high level committee to find ways to counter a run of service cancellations by major airlines, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Opposition leader held under Sedition Act
Opposition leader held under Sedition Act KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police said on Tuesday they were investigating a detained opposition leader for sedition following his alleged call for mass protests to topple Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
This is a legislature's coup, says Rodjil of PKB
This is a legislature's coup, says Rodjil of PKB The National Awakening Party (PKB), founded by President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, is now in the front line trying to counter other political parties' campaigns to unseat the President. PKB executive Rodjil Gufron spoke to The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Islamic student groups must be alert
Islamic student groups must be alertBy Muhammad Qodari JAKARTA (JP): An article I wrote on Islamic groups and the student movement published on Feb. 15 in this newspaper, has prompted a response from a friend of mine, Andi Rahmat, chairman of the Indonesian Muslim Students Action Front (KAMMI).
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
Moody's lowers Indonesian rating
Moody's lowers Indonesian rating HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook for Indonesia's B3 foreign currency country ceiling and Caa1 foreign currency bank deposit ceiling to stable from positive.
Wed, 07 Mar 2001
KPKPN begins collecting data on legislators' wealth
KPKPN begins collecting data on legislators' wealth JAKARTA (JP): The Audit Commission on Officials' Assets (KPKPN) distributed forms on Tuesday for the House of Representatives (DPR) legislators to collect data on their wealth as state officials.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Week long anti-violence drive
Week long anti-violence drive BANDUNG (JP): Six non-governmental organizations based in Bandung are jointly holding a week-long anti-violence campaign to commemorate World Women's Day starting on Thursday.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Resource dispute resolution
Resource dispute resolutionBy Ryad Areshman Chairil MELBOURNE (JP): Disputes over the development of mineral resources appear to be inevitable given the high financial stakes, the complexity of financial and development issues, and the changing environment both in host nations and that of...
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Three thieves killed
Three thieves killed JAKARTA (JP): Three alleged thieves were killed, two of them by police, in three separate incidents, a city police spokesman said on Sunday.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul Alam said 34-year-old Asep was beaten to death by angry residents of Buaran subdistrict in...
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Air force chief joins S'pore Airlines
Air force chief joins S'pore Airlines SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's air force chief Maj. Gen. Raymond Ng is to quit the military for a senior role with Singapore Airlines, the defense ministry and the airline announced on Monday.The switch, which has been approved by the republic's President S.R.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Broom business swept away by success
Broom business swept away by success PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): Wirmada Prapanca did not imagine four years ago that his job making brooms from coconut palm midribs would bring him such success, with his products being exported to Japan and Singapore.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Conflict mapping is needed, says sociologist
Conflict mapping is needed, says sociologist YOGYAKARTA (JP): Detailed conflict mapping, showing the areas with potential for conflict, is needed to help the government prevent communal and sectarian clashes which endanger the nation's unity and sovereignty, a sociologist has said.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Indonesia envoy sees IMF mission in RI by March
Indonesia envoy sees IMF mission in RI by March WASHINGTON (Reuters): Indonesia's differences with the International Monetary Fund are narrowing and significant progress over a stalled US$400 million loan could be seen by the middle of March, Jakarta's envoy to the United States said on Friday.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
ASEAN losing out to China in investment
ASEAN losing out to China in investment SINGAPORE (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been left behind in the race with China for foreign investment, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said Saturday.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Lightning kills two children
Lightning kills two children SEMARANG, Central Java: Lightning killed two children and severely injured another as they played soccer in an open field during a rainstorm in Banjarnegara regency on Sunday.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Exhibition* Photo Pandangan Mengenai Kota, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone:
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
President's character
President's character Pak Soegih Arto in his letter (The Jakarta Post, March 2, 2001) dreamed of Gus Dur's sweet victory when people were urging him to immediately return from his overseas trip and pilgrimage. CNN quoted the calls as "Gus Dur, come back. Or don't bother to return at all".
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Observers cautious over Friday political meeting
Observers cautious over Friday political meeting JAKARTA (JP): Observers were cautious in their assessment of a meeting on Friday between representatives of major political parties, including several Islamic-based parties, warning that it may be a fleeting coalescence to court Vice President...
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
AGO to 'invite' MPs, not 'question' them: Marzuki
AGO to 'invite' MPs, not 'question' them: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman denied on Monday that his office would question several members of the House of Representatives' now-dissolved special committee on the Bulog scandal, saying he would invite them to ask to clarify the...
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
History for the taking at old museum
History for the taking at old museumText and photo by Kartika Bagus C. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Pieces of the country's heritage are disappearing from the very institution that is supposed to preserve and protect them.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Clashes in Aceh continue, claim 17 more lives
Clashes in Aceh continue, claim 17 more lives BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The run-up to Monday's Islamic holy day of Idul Adha failed to abate the violence in Aceh as at least 17 people died in various incidents including clashes between security and rebel forces which raged during the weekend.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 TV Series 4:00 Children's Songs 4:30 Student's Quiz 5:00 News 6:00 Village News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show 8:00...
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
People jostle over meat at Istiqlal Grand Mosque
People jostle over meat at Istiqlal Grand Mosque JAKARTA (JP): The Day of Sacrifice, meant to be a show of compassion and brotherhood, turned into a stampede on Monday as around 2,000 poor people fought for slices of meat at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Manila to file another case against Estrada
Manila to file another case against Estrada MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines said on Monday it would file a case of economic plunder, which is punishable by death, against ousted president Joseph Estrada over almost four million dollars he allegedly received from state pension funds.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
TV film called Lo Fen Koei
TV film called Lo Fen KoeiFrom KompasOn Jan. 23, 2001, a Jakarta-based private television station aired Lo Fen Koei, a TV film on, among other things, the actions and behavior of a young Indonesian of Chinese descent.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
S'pore, Malaysia urged to push ASEAN forward
S'pore, Malaysia urged to push ASEAN forward SINGAPORE (DPA): Malaysia and Singapore were urged on Saturday to push the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) forward in the face of economic competition from China.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Belhotel expands operation
Belhotel expands operation JAKARTA (JP): Hotel chain operator Swiss-Belhotel International will expand its hotel management network in other Indonesian cities following the opening of its hotel in Bali recently, a senior executive said.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Japan helps Indonesia make new shipping strategy
Japan helps Indonesia make new shipping strategy JAKARTA (JP): The government has received financial assistance from the Japanese government to study and formulate a new strategy to help develop the country's ailing shipping industry, a senior government official said.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Endangered Bali starling nearing point of no return
Endangered Bali starling nearing point of no return The Bali starling is on the verge of extinction with only 13 left in the wild of Bali Barat National Park. With an invitation from Conservation International, The Jakarta Post's Pandaya visited the birds' habitat from Feb. 20 to Feb.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
A president-in-waiting
A president-in-waiting Megawati Soekarnoputri is looking more and more like the president-in-waiting today than she ever has before, since becoming vice president in October 1999. Under the nation's laws, the vice president will step into the number one job if something happens to the serving...
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Nightspots may operate longer
Nightspots may operate longer PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: Bucking the trend in other cities in the country, nightspots here have received support in their campaign to extend their operating hours.Local police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 06 Mar 2001
Mass burials in Sampit, as refugees flow
Mass burials in Sampit, as refugees flow JAKARTA (JP): With thousands of refugees continuing to flow out of Sampit, Central Kalimantan, officials in Sampit began to dig up mass graves during the long weekend to give those who died a decent burial.