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Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Telkom books 15% increase in net profit
Telkom books 15% increase in net profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia announced on Friday a 15 percent increase in its net profit in 2000 to Rp 2.54 trillion ($258.2 million) compared to Rp 2.2 trillion the previous year.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Light Ornaments, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until March 24. * Painting Hanafi 2001, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until March 20.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Malaysia palm oil futures end lower as covering dies down
Malaysia palm oil futures end lower as covering dies down KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Friday after short covering eased and the government denied it was intervening to support prices.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
RP rejects 15 containers of European meat
RP rejects 15 containers of European meat MANILA (AFP): The Philippines will ship back tons of meat and meat products from Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands as part of a ban on the European imports, officials said Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Medical worker's story of Maluku's civil war
Medical worker's story of Maluku's civil warBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Orthopedic surgeon Basuki Supartono and his wife Prita Kusumaningsih, a gynecologist, knew what lay in store when last September they both agreed to participate in a residency program conducted by the Ministry of...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Soccer training to begin in August
Soccer training to begin in August SEMARANG (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) is expected to hold its training program for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in August because team members are still competing in the 2001 Bank Mandiri national soccer league.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Fire victims cry for help
Fire victims cry for help JAKARTA (JP): More than 80 poor families living in the densely populated area of Krukut, West Jakarta, whose houses were gutted in a fire late on Thursday are desperately seeking help.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Subcontracting law must not be antimarket
Subcontracting law must not be antimarketBy Edy Priyono JAKARTA (JP): There have been reports on the government's plan to formulate a draft law on subcontracting. Generally speaking, this step should be welcomed for two reasons.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Indonesia to import 2m tons of corn this year
Indonesia to import 2m tons of corn this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will import about 2 million tons of corn this year to meet the surge in the demand from animal feed industries and food producers, according to the Indonesian Seedling Association (Asbenindo).
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Domestic refugees left unprotected in international law
Domestic refugees left unprotected in international lawBy Heru Susetyo JAKARTA (JP): It is chilling -- the image of thousands of people fleeing to forests from the violence that has killed hundreds, or the jostling to make it to departing ships that will sail the forced migrants to safety far from...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
New charges filed against Estrada
New charges filed against Estrada MANILA (AP): The Justice Department filed a new criminal complaint on Friday against former president Joseph Estrada after an estranged friend claimed the ousted leader extorted and borrowed 346 million pesos ($7.2 million) without paying it back.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Review of bookstore biased
Review of bookstore biased Djakarta's review of bookstores (February 2001) is an attempt to convince the public that the Times bookstore is bad and QB World bookstore is the best. It is very poorly written and biased, and is aimed at discrediting Times rather than giving the public useful and...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
'It's impossible to bring total peace in Malukus'
'It's impossible to bring total peace in Malukus' AMBON, Maluku (JP): Noting the complexity of interests and security problems in the Maluku provinces, those responsible for keeping the peace there said it would be next to impossible to establish "a zero violence" situation in the troubled region.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
On change of national leader
On change of national leader After paying close attention to the current situation and condition of our country where there is not yet any indication of abatement, we surely do not wish to see things go from bad to worse.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
KL comes under fire from inside, outside over 'censor'
KL comes under fire from inside, outside over 'censor' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): An international press freedom group criticized on Friday Malaysia's decision to delay sales of two foreign news magazines which carry articles on Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
City Council plans to reduce number of factions
City Council plans to reduce number of factions JAKARTA (JP): Regional autonomy has sparked controversy anew as demonstrated by the debate that is now looming in the City Council over a proposal from the major factions to reduce the number of political groupings from the current 11.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Ministers told to settle refugee problems
Ministers told to settle refugee problems JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri has ordered all related ministers to quickly settle all refugee problems in the country within one month and to provide clear standard procedures to handle them.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Distressed Soeharto leaves Pertamina hospital
Distressed Soeharto leaves Pertamina hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto left the hospital on Friday even though not fully recovered from his appendectomy.The court-appointed a team of physicians from the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) initially prohibited Soeharto from checking...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Moroccan arrested over prostitution
Moroccan arrested over prostitution JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officials detained a Moroccan national for questioning on Friday over charges of prostitution, after arresting her at a hotel in Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Immigration Chief M. Djaelani identified the woman as Dri Ssin Sahmaoui, 30.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Rupiah Rates March 02
Rupiah Rates March 02 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,378.00 10,378.00 9,829.00 9,927.00Australian dollar 1 4,936.58 5,468.17 5,173.99 5,230.54Austrian schilling 1 633.82 701.93 664.30 671.43Belgian franc 1 216.20 239.44 226.60 229.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Megawati backed to be President
Megawati backed to be President JAKARTA (JP): Political support for Megawati Soekarnoputri to become president crystallized here on Friday as leading figures from the Muslim parties, Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) met to smooth the way for her possible...
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
January exports weaken as demand slows: BPS
January exports weaken as demand slows: BPS JAKARTA (JP): Export earnings in January dropped by 5.66 percent to US$4.84 billion from $5.13 billion in December partly due to slowing export demands, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Prosecutors cut short Tutut's questioning on pipeline scam
Prosecutors cut short Tutut's questioning on pipeline scam JAKARTA (JP): The questioning of Siti Hardijanti "Tutut" Rukmana, a suspect in an alleged markup of state oil company Pertamina pipeline project, was cut short due to her experiencing respiratory problems on Friday.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
Five judges named to Nazar trial
Five judges named to Nazar trial JAKARTA (JP): Five judges have been appointed to the trial of Central Information for Aceh Referendum (SIRA) chief Muhammad Nazar in the Banda Aceh District Court, which will begin on Thursday, Antara reported.
Sat, 03 Mar 2001
DLLAJ rebukes 25 taxi firms
DLLAJ rebukes 25 taxi firms JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Traffic Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) will issue a third warning to 23 taxi companies and a second warning to another two firms for failing to renew and operate their fleets.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
West Timorese should be included in Timor Gap Treaty talks: NGO
West Timorese should be included in Timor Gap Treaty talks: NGO JAKARTA (JP): The West Timor Care Foundation (YPTB) demanded on Thursday that West Timorese be included in talks related to the Timor Gap treaty both at national and international levels.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Padang lacking kerosene
Padang lacking kerosene PADANG, West Sumatra: The disappearance of kerosene from the West Sumatra capital of Padang is still unresolved, prompting complaints from residents about the fuel's increasing price.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Street vendors relocated
Street vendors relocated JAKARTA (JP): At least 70 street vendors currently operating along Jl. Bulevar Raya and Jl. Mandiri in Kelapa Gading residential complex in North Jakarta will be relocated soon, a city official said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Reconciling civilian-military gap
Reconciling civilian-military gapBy Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): In developed democracies, scholars of civil- military relations have reached a consensus on how civilian elite and military officers should engage in working relations.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Norway, RI sign agreement
Norway, RI sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and Norwegian governments signed an agreement on Thursday to cooperate in environmental projects worth 20 million Norwegian krones (US$2.2 million).
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
House agrees to sale of Bank Niaga and BCA shares
House agrees to sale of Bank Niaga and BCA shares JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives commission IX on state budget and finance finally agreed with the government on Thursday to divest 40 percent of its ownership in Bank Central Asia (BCA), and 51 percent in Bank Niaga sometime in the middle...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Is a life on stage really child's play?
Is a life on stage really child's play? JAKARTA (JP): The tension tells in Helmi Yahya's voice. It is obviously a question he has answered before, and one he dislikes, but which inevitably he will be asked again.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
RSCM refuses to treat patient
RSCM refuses to treat patient JAKARTA (JP): City councillor Yusuf A.R. deplored the conduct of the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) on Thursday for refusing to conduct eye surgery on a former councillor because the patient could not afford the down payment.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Eurico's trial adjourned
Eurico's trial adjourned JAKARTA (JP): The trial of former East Timor militia leader Eurico Guterres was adjourned on Thursday after two high ranking police witnesses failed to appear in the North Jakarta District Court.Former East Nusa Tenggara police chief Brig. Gen.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Rupiah Rates March 01
Rupiah Rates March 01 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,335.00 10,335.00 9,786.00 9,884.00Australian dollar 1 4,913.01 5,444.48 5,150.37 5,206.89Austrian schilling 1 626.71 694.22 656.98 663.92Belgian franc 1 213.78 236.80 224.10 226.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Indonesia needs no foreign military intervention, Hoon says
Indonesia needs no foreign military intervention, Hoon says KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The defense ministers of Britain and Malaysia pledged moral support to help Indonesia through current crises of political turmoil and ethnic violence, but ruled out the need for foreign military intervention.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Invitro triplets born
Invitro triplets born YOGYAKARTA: Dr. Sardjito General Hospital announced that triplets conceived using invitro fertilization have been born in the hospital.Hospital Director Sri Endarini told journalists here on Thursday that a former high school English teacher, Ida Rahmawati, 31, had given birth...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Good planning for East Timor
Good planning for East Timor This refers to the letter from Mr. D. Chandramouli, which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 24, 2001. I entirely agree with him that the people of East Timor have to get their priorities right.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Chess body set up to groom national team
Chess body set up to groom national team JAKARTA (JP): A special body to pick up and groom chess players for the national team was set up in January, according to national men's chess player Utut Adianto.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
State defense bill submitted to DPR
State defense bill submitted to DPR JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday submitted to the House of Representatives a new defense bill to replace Law No.20/1982 on National Defense and Security Guidelines.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Fighting continues despite completion of peace talks
Fighting continues despite completion of peace talks BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): While talks between Indonesian security forces and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels, aimed at supporting the ongoing ceasefire, were concluded on Thursday, fighting continued in the Aceh province, officials said.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Furniture exports to earn $1.8b this year
Furniture exports to earn $1.8b this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's export earnings from furniture are expected to increase by about 20 percent this year to US$1.8 billion from $1.5 billion despite the economic slowdown in major buyer countries, according to the National Agency for Export...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
BI forecast economy to grow 4.5-5.5% in 2001
BI forecast economy to grow 4.5-5.5% in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia reiterated in its annual report issued on Thursday that the economy in 2001 was forecast to grow by between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
KL palmoil at 4-week high
KL palmoil at 4-week high KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures ended at the highest level in four weeks on Thursday on the back of technical covering and amid rumors of intensive government intervention to support prices, traders said.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Driver's license not valid at Citibank
Driver's license not valid at Citibank On Feb. 23, at about 2:20 p.m. I wanted to cash a check at Citibank's Prince Sudirman branch, but the teller refused because I could only show my driver's license. Only a resident identity card (KTP) or passport are acceptable.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Taxi drivers go on strike over rental fee hike
Taxi drivers go on strike over rental fee hike JAKARTA (JP): Taxi drivers from the Centris Group went on strike on Thursday, protesting the city-owned firm's decision to increase the drivers' daily rental fee by 25 percent and to hike passenger fares.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
PBSI targets three titles at All England
PBSI targets three titles at All England JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) targeted its shuttlers to grab three titles from the four-star 2001 Yonex All England Open, mainly from the men's and mixed events, the training director of the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI)...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Enhancing workers' life
Enhancing workers' life A groundbreaking study on the concerns and aspirations of 4,500 workers in nine Nike contract factories in Indonesia has just been released by an alliance of foundations, private companies and international institutions.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Most graft cases submitted by forestry ministry turned down
Most graft cases submitted by forestry ministry turned down JAKARTA (JP): Twelve of 15 reports of alleged graft handed over by the Ministry of Forestry to the Attorney General's Office have been rejected due to insufficient evidence, a senior forestry official said here on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Court undecided over IFC bankruptcy plea
Court undecided over IFC bankruptcy plea JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has yet to decide over the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) bankruptcy appeal against financing company PT Panca Overseas Finance (POF), after IFC lost a bankruptcy case at the Jakarta Commercial Court.