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Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Lippo has new commissioners
Lippo has new commissioners JAKARTA (JP): The extraordinary shareholders meeting of publicly listed Lippo Bank appointed on Thursday four new commissioners as part of installing a more independent board of commissioners.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Eying all the action at Mata Bar
Eying all the action at Mata Bar JAKARTA (JP): On the lookout for a little after-hours fun smack in the middle of the CBD? Then you may find it in Mata Bar, which can be something for everyone, depending on what time you visit.Location: Located on the 16th floor of Wisma Metropolitan II, Jl. Jend.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
TNI should be given more authority to maintain security
TNI should be given more authority to maintain security JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to prevent the country from crumbling, the Indonesian Military (TNI) should be given more room to help maintain security nationwide, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Civil emergency seen as unlikely in Sampit
Civil emergency seen as unlikely in Sampit JAKARTA (JP): Upon her return to Jakarta after her brief visit to the riot-torn towns of Sampit and Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Thursday that the imposition of a state of civil emergency in the troubled...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Goodyear to charge rubber producers
Goodyear to charge rubber producers BANGKOK (Dow Jones): Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., the world's leading tire maker, recently sent a letter to its rubber suppliers indicating that they must assume responsibility for any damage caused by defective products made from low-quality raw material, Wate...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Regional mining autonomy
Regional mining autonomy The government will soon end the lingering legal limbo about the mining industry with a firm ruling that will vest local administrations with authority over mining resources, except the hydrocarbon industry, which will stay under the control of central government.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Soeharto signed Goro land deal, says Ricardo
Soeharto signed Goro land deal, says Ricardo JAKARTA (JP): Ricardo Gelael, executive of PT Goro Batara Sakti, testified at the South Jakarta District Court on Thursday that former president Soeharto himself had approved the land exchange transaction between his company and the State Logistics...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
100 players take part in Silatama, Silataruna
100 players take part in Silatama, Silataruna JAKARTA (JP): The Table Tennis Main Circuit (Silatama) and the Table Tennis Youth Circuit (Silataruna) commenced on Thursday at the Bulungan Sports Hall in Blok M area, South Jakarta.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Robbers snatch meal allowance cash
Robbers snatch meal allowance cash BOGOR (JP): Armed with a pistol, two men robbed Rp 48 million (US$4,900) in cash from employees of Palang Merah Indonesia Hospital on Thursday, just as they arrived from the bank where they had withdrawn the money.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Gus Dur's sweet victory
Gus Dur's sweet victory As I was sleeping I dreamed that I heard President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid laughing loudly. He was reading an article in The Jakarta Post March 1, 2001, Page 1 Gus Dur urged to cut short overseas trip.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Nightspots defy warnings
Nightspots defy warnings TANGERANG (JP): A number of shop houses here have been operating as entertainment centers despite the mayoralty administration reprimanding the owners for violating their business licenses.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Private schools exempted from exam fee
Private schools exempted from exam fee JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration finally stated on Thursday that all elementary school students in the capital will not be required to pay fees for this year's state final exams.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * 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. * Photo: Light and Shadow, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 33, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Three prosecutors punished for bribery
Three prosecutors punished for bribery JAKARTA (JP): Three state prosecutors have been found guilty of taking hundred-million rupiah bribes while handling preliminary investigations of a corruption case involving former president Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardijanti "Tutut" Rukmana.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Ajinomoto resumes production in East Java
Ajinomoto resumes production in East Java MOJOKERTO, East Java (JP): Giant manufacturer of flavor enhancer, PT Ajinomoto Indonesia, resumed production at its main factory here on Thursday, following the issuance of a halal label for its products by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) on Feb. 19.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Bank Indonesia forex ruling hurts local hedging market
Bank Indonesia forex ruling hurts local hedging market JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's ban on offshore forward transactions has eliminated the ability of local companies to protect their dollar borrowings as most local banks are still too weak to offer large hedging transactions, an executive at a...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Former child stars say it was fun while it lasted
Former child stars say it was fun while it lastedBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): When you are 33 and the mother of three, being called "Cinderella" can be a bit much at times.Ask Ira Maya Sopha, the onetime child star who became known as the girl with the glass slipper to a generation of Indonesians...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
March 1, 1949 history corrected
March 1, 1949 history corrected YOGYAKARTA (JP): A book was launched here yesterday to rectify the history of the March 1, 1949 general attack in Yogyakarta, wiping out the 32-year-old belief that then Lt. Col. Soeharto was the initiator of the attack known as Serangan Oemoem 1 Maret.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Free anthrax vaccines for Jakarta livestock
Free anthrax vaccines for Jakarta livestock JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has begun free vaccination for all livestock in the capital, except for those on sale for the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,750 -25 296,500 Adindo Foresta 120 0 0 AGIS Tbk 195 0 253,000 Alakasa 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 950...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Ginandjar, Sudjana named suspects in oil scandal
Ginandjar, Sudjana named suspects in oil scandal JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office (AGO) on Thursday named former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita and his successor IB Sudjana, as suspects in corruption cases involving state oil and gas company Pertamina, which...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
'Don't oust President while away'
'Don't oust President while away' JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto warned people on Thursday not to seize the opportunity of overthrowing President Abdurrahman Wahid while the state leader is away on his overseas trip.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
IBRA sues PT Dharmala
IBRA sues PT Dharmala JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has filed a bankruptcy suit against PT Dharmala, a company owning a stake in now bankrupt PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera, for an alleged Rp 28 billion in unpaid matured debts, said a lawyer.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Women's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 Village News 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Traditional Drama 9:00 Music 10:00 News...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001
Land ownership permits to be simplified
Land ownership permits to be simplified JAKARTA (JP): Public consultation hearings on a revision of the 1960 Agrarian Law began here on Thursday to, among other things, help simplify the procedures and permits involved in land ownership.
Thu, 01 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 9:30 Documentary 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 4:00 Children's Program 4:30 Quiz 5:00 News 6:00 Village News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 News 7:30 Music 9:00 Music 10:00...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Balinese fete 'Galungan' in modest way
Balinese fete 'Galungan' in modest way DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali's Hindus celebrated Galungan, one of Hindu's biggest holidays, yesterday in a modest and solemn way.Hundreds of thousands of Balinese flocked to the nearest pura (temple) to pray and give offerings to the Deity and ancestors.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Mayor warns developers
Mayor warns developers TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang mayor M. Thamrin warned on Tuesday that developers who were found guilty of swindling funds from city-funded projects would be blacklisted.In a ceremony at the City Hall which marked the inauguration of 146 projects completed in the 2000 fiscal year,...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Violence escalates in Aceh, 11 found dead
Violence escalates in Aceh, 11 found dead BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Violence has again escalated in Aceh with at least 11 people being killed in various incidents on Wednesday, while talks continue between government representatives and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels regarding security...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Malaysian palm oil futures defy the odds
Malaysian palm oil futures defy the odds KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures absorbed a nerve-wracking jump in Indian import duty to end little lower on Wednesday and traders said they were almost sure the government was supporting the market.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Flandy/Eng Hian optimistic about All England semis
Flandy/Eng Hian optimistic about All England semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia world number two men's doubles Flandy Limpele and Eng Hian showed optimism to reach the four-star 2001 Yonex All England Open semifinals despite Flandy's weak physical condition after suffering influenza in the last few days.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Dispute with PLN goes on over lake water
Dispute with PLN goes on over lake water PADANG, West Sumatra: The dispute between residents living around Lake Maninjau and the state electricity company PLN has yet to end despite several meetings between the company and the people.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Fire destroys Sampit market
Fire destroys Sampit market PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Fire destroyed the biggest traditional market in the blood-drenched town of Sampit in Central Kalimantan on Wednesday, where otherwise the situation had been gradually calming down after eleven days of mayhem which claimed the lives...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
PSSI sets no target in World Cup qualifying
PSSI sets no target in World Cup qualifying JAKARTA (JP): While other Asian countries struggle for prestigious 2002 World Cup tickets, the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) is pessimistic about its chances in the Group Nine qualifying round beginning in April.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
HSBC starts cell phone banking
HSBC starts cell phone banking JAKARTA (JP): Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) launched here on Wednesday a new service enabling customers to make banking transactions through the short message system (SMS) on their cellular phones.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Council to summon Pertamina over diluted gasoline
Council to summon Pertamina over diluted gasoline JAKARTA (JP): The City Council will summon representatives of state oil and gas company Pertamina following complaints of diluted gasoline being sold by a number of gas stations in the capital, a councillor said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Soeharto now treated by RSCM doctors team
Soeharto now treated by RSCM doctors team JAKARTA (JP): The appointed team of physicians from the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) officially took charge on Wednesday of the treatment of former president Soeharto, who is currently hospitalized following an appendectomy.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Hatred of Indonesian troops remains among Timorese
Hatred of Indonesian troops remains among Timorese DILI, East Timor (JP): Indonesians, who grew up believing they helped East Timor out of a civil war, must wake up to the fact that they are perceived as former colonizers.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Maluku conflict needs specific touch: Graito
Maluku conflict needs specific touch: Graito BOGOR, West Java (JP): The widespread conflict in Maluku is "specific and needs significant handling" compared to unrest in Aceh and in Central Kalimantan, a military officer said.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Asian monies mixed, won falls on yen decline
Asian monies mixed, won falls on yen decline SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A surprise interest rate cut by the Bank of Japan Wednesday pulled down the yen and the South Korean won along with it, while other regional currencies were mixed in lackluster trade.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
May riot precondition for Soeharto's fall: Prabowo
May riot precondition for Soeharto's fall: Prabowo JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto testified before a House of Representatives (DPR) special committee on Wednesday that the mid-May 1998 unrest was a prelude to the downfall of then president Soeharto.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Jambi, KL firm plan refinery
Jambi, KL firm plan refinery JAKARTA (JP): The Jambi provincial administration signed on Wednesday a preliminary agreement with Malaysian oil and gas firm Sikap on the development of an oil refinery in the province.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Bogor seeks more revenues
Bogor seeks more revenues BOGOR (JP): In a bid to increase revenue, the Bogor municipality council approved on Wednesday six city bylaws regarding levies relating to livestock, unprocessed milk, liquid waste and transportation tariffs.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Interreligious meet opens in Manado
Interreligious meet opens in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: An international interreligious consultative forum attended by some 300 people was opened in Manado on Wednesday.Deputy Governor Freddy Sualang officially opened the six-day meeting organized by the World Church Council (WCC) Youth in a...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
PLN warns of rotating power cuts
PLN warns of rotating power cuts JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN warned on Wednesday it would impose rotating power cuts in some parts of the country due to a shortfall in supplies.PLN's president Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said at a seminar in the North Sumatran capital of Medan that the...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
RP newspaper-TV site defies dot-com slump
RP newspaper-TV site defies dot-com slump MANILA (Reuters): Dotcoms across the world are losing their hold on investors and their books are turning red.But two Philippine "media giants" -- a newspaper and a television network -- this week launched their marriage online and plunked 80 million pesos...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
House asks Legal Commission to study AG's writ
House asks Legal Commission to study AG's writ JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives asked the House Commission II on legal and home affairs on Wednesday to study the Attorney General's summons on the special committee's members investigating two financial scandals allegedly involving the...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Legislators flying Airfast
Legislators flying AirfastFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIn the framework of participating in supervising the House's performance and existence, as an ordinary member of society, I would like to ask the Speaker of the House of Representatives about the departure of a number of House members from Jakarta's...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Drug addiction can be fatal
Drug addiction can be fatal Here in Indonesia these days, I am strongly reminded of the problems faced by individuals addicted to drugs and the relationship issues that they face.Drug addiction is recognized as a disease that is both progressive and often fatal.