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Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Malaysia's growth seen moderating
Malaysia's growth seen moderating KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's economy grew 6.5 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2000, expanding a blistering 8.5 percent during the whole year spurred by exports of electronics and semiconductors.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
BCA, Niaga sale plan approved
BCA, Niaga sale plan approved JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives banking committee gave its approval on Wednesday to the government's crucial program to divest its shares in the publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Niaga in the first semester of this year.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
25 countries to vie for tennis title
25 countries to vie for tennis title JAKARTA (JP): A total of 161 youths from 25 countries around the world will compete in the 2001 Gas Negara International Junior Championships in Kemayoran Tennis Center from March 4 to March 11.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Carlson, Interact tie up
Carlson, Interact tie up JAKARTA (JP): United States' Carlson Marketing Group has agreed to form a joint venture with local advertising agency and marketing consultant PT Interaksi Cipta (Interact)Interact's technical advisor Shalini Gopalan said that he hoped the cooperation would strengthen the...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Former East Timor transmigrants back to square one
Former East Timor transmigrants back to square one The death and destruction which enveloped East Timor after the self-determination referendum in September 1999 also displaced thousands of people, including Balinese who had made the territory their home.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
KL consortium named preferred bidder in toll road project
KL consortium named preferred bidder in toll road project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has named a Malaysian consortium led by DRB-HiCom as the preferred bidder to take over the Jakarta Outer Ring Road toll project, the agency's senior executive said.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Surya Wahyudi wins students c'ships
Surya Wahyudi wins students c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Twelve-year-old Surya Wahyudi of Cakung Barat 01 elementary school won the Enerpac Cup Students Championships on Tuesday.Surya collected full six match points (MP) from six sessions after defeating all his opponents.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Acting presidential
Acting presidential "Too much generality and not enough specifics," commented one member of the audience when Indonesian Vice-President Megawati Sukarnoputri addressed businessmen at a forum in Singapore yesterday.It is a rare occasion when Ms. Megawati has anything at all to say in public.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Stamping out corruption
Stamping out corruption Though it obviously takes a good deal more than a little paperwork to stamp out the evil of corruption in Indonesia, the current requirement for state officials, including members of the judiciary and legislature, to declare their wealth is a good start.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Police hunt for four robbers involved in fatal shooting
Police hunt for four robbers involved in fatal shooting JAKARTA (JP): Armed robberies are becoming increasingly brutal as demonstrated on Wednesday when four men snatched Rp 50 million (US$5,050) in broad daylight from a car, shooting two people in the process.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
All Nippon to suspend Indonesia services
All Nippon to suspend Indonesia services KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Japan's second-biggest airline, All-Nippon Airways Co., will suspend money-losing services to Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi and Denpasar, Indonesia, by the end of March, a senior airline official said Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Texmaco may fail to get $60m loan from Bank Mandiri
Texmaco may fail to get $60m loan from Bank Mandiri JAKARTA (JP): The applications made by four Texmaco Group companies for some US$60 million in new loan facilities from state-owned Bank Mandiri may not be approved due to the "senior lender" status demanded by the bank as a precondition.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Conflict must end in Sampit: Joint forum
Conflict must end in Sampit: Joint forum JAKARTA (JP): The conflict in Central Kalimantan has invoked mixed reactions from Madurese and Dayaks living outside the province with some calling for peace and unity, and others swearing revenge.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Gus Dur urged to cut short overseas trip
Gus Dur urged to cut short overseas trip JAKARTA (JP): Calls mounted on Wednesday for President Abdurrahman Wahid to cut short his overseas trip and immediately return home to settle the communal clashes in Central Kalimantan.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Avoiding the mistakes of Ambon
Avoiding the mistakes of AmbonBy George J. Aditjondro NEWCASTLE, Australia (JP): Indonesia has again been plunged into a new spate of ethnic violence. Since the first Dayak attack on Madurese settlers in the town of Sampit, Central Kalimantan, on Feb.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
BI won't impose capital controls
BI won't impose capital controls SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A high-level delegation from Bank Indonesia told Singapore-based bankers that the Indonesian central bank would not impose controls on capital flows, the Business Times reported Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Authorities to build more fire stations
Authorities to build more fire stations JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to build more fire stations across the capital to prevent an increase in fires, a city official said on Tuesday.Head of the City Fire Agency Suharso said that the more fire stations built, the faster firefighters...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Stabbed corpse found in Pancoran
Stabbed corpse found in Pancoran JAKARTA (JP): A city traffic police officer found the stabbed and bruised corpse of a man under the Tugu Pancoran flyover in Tebet, South Jakarta, early Tuesday morning.Tebet police subprecinct chief Comr.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Notaries public protest fees for corporate endorsement
Notaries public protest fees for corporate endorsement JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Notary Public Association (INI) complained on Wednesday about the new rate for the endorsement of corporate bodies, which is 10 times the old rate.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Pertamina gets ISO 9001
Pertamina gets ISO 9001 JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina received on Wednesday an ISO 9001 certificate for the design, operation, and maintenance of its 430 kilometer long East Java gas transmission pipeline.The award was presented by ABS Quality Evaluation Inc.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Flight to S'pore on Garuda Indonesia
Flight to S'pore on Garuda IndonesiaFrom KompasMy colleague and I were on a flight to Singapore on Jan. 14 on board a Garuda Indonesia aircraft (GA 828), which took off from Jakarta at 2:55 p.m.. The journey, which usually takes one and a half hours took eight long hours.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Government calms fears over Anthrax ahead of Idul Adha
Government calms fears over Anthrax ahead of Idul Adha JAKARTA (JP): With the Idul Adha Islamic day of sacrifice around the corner the government assured the public that there was no need to worry over the spread of Anthrax disease from livestock.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Student protesters to occupy palace
Student protesters to occupy palace JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students who are members of the All- Java Executive Student Boards will rally at the State Palace on Thursday to demand the resignation of President Abdurrahman Wahid and the dissolution of the Golkar Party.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
On land usage
On land usage In your report on Cibubur Camping Ground, Sunday, Feb. 25, it is written that one of Sarana Jaya's directors, Kemal Basha, said that they do not need council approval to run their business.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.28, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,775 -50 951,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 120 -5 65,000 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Press union's role in media professionalism
Press union's role in media professionalism The following is based on the address of Christopher Warren, President of the International Federation of Journalists, at a gathering of the press union of the Kompas daily in Jakarta, Feb. 16. JAKARTA: A union is about respect.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Soccer body and McDonald's to promote Futsal in Indonesia
Soccer body and McDonald's to promote Futsal in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and McDonald's Indonesia fast-food firm launched the coaching clinic for referees and coaches of futsal, a five-a-side game of soccer originating from Uruguay.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Rupiah Rates Feb.28
Rupiah Rates Feb.28 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 4,888.74 5,417.61 5,124.93 5,181.19Austrian schilling 1 621.75 688.73 651.79 658.68Belgian franc 1 212.09 234.93 222.33 224.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
JITF restructures $10b in corporate debts
JITF restructures $10b in corporate debts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) said on Wednesday that 41 indebted companies under its mediation have finalized the restructuring of US$10.10 billion in debts this month, close to its target of $12 billion for April.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Nyepi holiday unique for Japanese tourists
Nyepi holiday unique for Japanese tourists DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): Japanese tourists, whose number rank first on Bali's arrival list, want the local government to maintain the recently introduced rule demanding closure of Denpasar's airport during Nyepi, a Hindu day of seclusion, which this year...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Rp 1.3b allotted to cover school examination fees
Rp 1.3b allotted to cover school examination fees JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has allocated Rp 1.3 billion (US$132,000) to help cover costs for this year's state exams in public elementary schools in the capital.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Persija beats Persiraja, takes lead
Persija beats Persiraja, takes lead JAKARTA (JP): Persija now leads the western division of the 2001 Bank Mandiri soccer league after defeating visitors Persiraja Banda Aceh at the Lebak Bulus Stadium, South Jakarta, Wednesday.Persija striker Widodo C.
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
House seeks solution to chief justice snag
House seeks solution to chief justice snag JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representative Commission II on legal and home affairs was charged with finding a solution to the deadlock over the chief justice candidacy on Wednesday, following Muladi's withdrawal of his nomination.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Kids must learn healthy eating habits early
Kids must learn healthy eating habits earlyBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): When discussing obesity in kids, I am mostly concerned about food and feeding habits of infants at the time they start eating solid food, when there is an opportunity to introduce healthy eating habits that will...
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Indonesia human rights picture in tatters: U.S.
Indonesia human rights picture in tatters: U.S. WASHINGTON (Agencies): The human rights picture in Indonesia has steadily deteriorated as Jakarta loses control over ethnic, social and religious strife in its most unstable provinces, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
IM to decide Rommy's fate soon
IM to decide Rommy's fate soon JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Muda (IM) club is expected to decide to which club it will sell top player Rommy Chandra for the 2001 season, said Doedie Gambiro, the Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) official in charge of the national basketball league (Kobatama),...
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
DHL expects 10 percent growth in Indonesia
DHL expects 10 percent growth in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): DHL Worldwide Express predicts a 10 percent revenue growth in Indonesia this year partly due to the launching of value-added services, as recently announced in its new Asia campaign.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Forgiving easier said than done when a spouse cheats
Forgiving easier said than done when a spouse cheats Infidelity, particularly repeated episodes of unfaithfulness, can mean a total loss of trust in a marriage or relationship. In the first of a regular series of articles on relationships, psychologist and family counselor Monty P.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Trial of SIRA Chief to be held in Banda Aceh next week
Trial of SIRA Chief to be held in Banda Aceh next week BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The government has bowed to demands to try Muhammad Nazar, the chief of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA), in Banda Aceh.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Hotels exempt from nightspot ban
Hotels exempt from nightspot ban JAKARTA (JP): The ban against nightspots in connection with the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice next week will be applied selectively, an official said on Tuesday.Spokesman for the city administration Muhayat said the ban would be effective from Sunday at 5 p.m.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Forum on Asia by Asia launched
Forum on Asia by Asia launchedBy Endy M. Bayuni BOAO, Hainan, China (JP): Chinese President Jiang Zemin on Tuesday launched the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), a new platform for government and non-government leaders of the region to address their problems from regional perspectives.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Council has yet to endorse tap water rate hike plan
Council has yet to endorse tap water rate hike plan JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has yet to endorse the city administration's proposal to impose the new tap water rates as many councillors still disagree with the proposed increase, a councillor said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
No signs of reduction in clashes
No signs of reduction in clashes SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan (JP): There have been no signs of abatement in the bloody ethnic attacks perpetrated by the indigenous Dayaks on Madurese migrants in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, despite the fact that the mayhem, which has claimed hundreds of lives, mostly...
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Addressing the Papua issue: A doctor's view
Addressing the Papua issue: A doctor's viewBy Jozep Lukman Ojong TEMBAGAPURA (JP): Many Indonesians fear that Irian Jaya, now known as Papua by many people, could in the near future separate from Indonesia.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.27, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,825 0 1,556,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 125 0 2,000 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 0...
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Seeing red in a green garden at Kampung Daun
Seeing red in a green garden at Kampung Daun BANDUNG (JP): The "in" places to eat in Bandung are two restaurants way up in the hills of Lembang. They have the style, but what about their substance? The Jakarta Post checked out one of them, Kampung Daun.Kampung Daun: Jl. Sersan Bajuri Km 4.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Most Asian currencies mixed late
Most Asian currencies mixed late SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A slightly firmer yen lent support to most Asian currencies Tuesday, but trading was subdued ahead of the publication of key U.S. economic data and testimony by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan later in the week.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Radius quizzed for twelve hours over Tutut case
Radius quizzed for twelve hours over Tutut case JAKARTA (JP): Former senior minister Radius Prawiro was grilled for almost 12 hours at the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday as a witness in an alleged mark-up of a state project involving former president Soeharto's daughter Siti Hardijanti...
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
Police say no sabotage in ammonia leakage
Police say no sabotage in ammonia leakage SURABAYA (JP): The leak from an ammonia tank belonging to Unit II of PT Petrokimia (a petrochemical producer) on Monday has been confirmed as being caused by technical problems, while environmentalists are urging severe punishment for the errant company.
Wed, 28 Feb 2001
The emperor is sick
The emperor is sick The strongman former president Soeharto has been often likened to an emperor with absolute power. Although he has been reported a number of times as being very sick and was rushed recently to the hospital for an appendectomy, he is a free man.