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Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Government 'returns the ball' to the House on chief justice post
Government 'returns the ball' to the House on chief justice post JAKARTA (JP): The government has "returned the ball" to the House of Representatives (DPR), asking the legislative body to take the initiative to settle the prolonged dispute over the appointment of the chief justice of the Supreme...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Cell phones a 'necessity': Survey
Cell phones a 'necessity': Survey JAKARTA (JP): Contrary to the popular belief that mobile phone users are spendthrift, impolite, and fashion-driven, a recent study of the behavior of mobile phone users by Germany-based mobile phone manufacturer Siemens revealed just the opposite.Sarlito W.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Cathay to serve more flights to Indonesia
Cathay to serve more flights to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways will gradually increase its weekly flight frequencies to Indonesia to 28 flights beginning next week from 19 flights at present to meet rising demand, a senior executive said.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Bank Mandiri's plan illogical
Bank Mandiri's plan illogicalFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe President Director of Bank Mandiri has been quoted by the mass media as saying that Bank Mandiri will join the tender for the divestment of the shares of BCA and Bank Niaga, which is said to expand the banks' capability of funding base retailing...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Over 10 executives of city firm probed over land sale
Over 10 executives of city firm probed over land sale JAKARTA (JP): More than 10 current and former executives of city property company PT Pembangunan Sarana Jaya have been questioned by the City Inspectorate in connection with the sale of 3.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Politicians dismiss coalition proposal
Politicians dismiss coalition proposal JAKARTA (JP): Politicians dismissed on Thursday the possibility of establishing a permanent coalition among House of Representatives (DPR) factions, calling the proposal ineffective.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Dream Team duels veteran
Dream Team duels veteran JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's four-member dream team of young chess players will have a duel against four veteran chess players of the old team in an exhibition match from Sunday until next Tuesday at the Utut Adianto Chess School in Bekasi.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Govt to proceed with plans to raise fuel prices
Govt to proceed with plans to raise fuel prices JAKARTA (JP): The government will proceed with its plan to raise fuel prices in April despite concerns that it could trigger a new wave of social unrest, according to Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Alhilal Hamdi.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Singapore GDP up 9.9 percent in 2000, no shift in MAS bias
Singapore GDP up 9.9 percent in 2000, no shift in MAS bias SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's economy grew a robust 9.9 percent in 2000, slightly below an official forecast of 10.1 percent, with the outlook broadly positive for this year despite slowing growth, the government said on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Jakarta seeks to export planes to Yemen
Jakarta seeks to export planes to YemenBy Budiman Moerdijat SANA'A, Yemen (JP): Top cabinet ministers said that the export of defense equipment to Yemen was high on the agenda of President Abdurrahman Wahid's visit to the country on Thursday and Friday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
RI's public service the worst: Official
RI's public service the worst: OfficialBy Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): A top government official affirmed what many here have already long felt: Indonesia has the worst and probably the most inhumane public service when compared to neighboring countries.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Eight die in latest clashes in Sampit
Eight die in latest clashes in Sampit JAKARTA (JP): A new bout of ethnic violence erupted on Wednesday in East Kotawaringin regency, Central Kalimantan, with reports that another eight people have been killed.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
A team of RSCM doctors to treat Soeharto
A team of RSCM doctors to treat Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors appointed on Wednesday doctors of the state-run Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta to undertake the medical treatment of former president Soeharto, a defendant in a US$571 million corruption case.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Situation in Sampang heats up over regent
Situation in Sampang heats up over regent SURABAYA (JP): The situation in Sampang regency, Madura Island, has become increasingly tense as opposing forces of elected regent Fadhilah Budiono on Wednesday look set for a showdown.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Malaysian hotels raises rates
Malaysian hotels raises rates KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Four and five star hotels in Malaysia are expected to raise their room rates by 20 percent from April because of rising labor and food costs, a news report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Factions propose stable coalition of parties
Factions propose stable coalition of parties BANDUNG (JP): Five major factions at the House of Representatives (DPR) have proposed the establishment of a permanent coalition between political parties to support the government in a bid to avoid further political turmoil in the country.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Graft worth $27.3m suspected at Tugu
Graft worth $27.3m suspected at Tugu JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has found irregularities involving over Rp 260 billion (about US$27.36 million) in insurance firm PT Tugu Pratama Indonesia, which is owned by state oil and gas company Pertamina.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Bali in danger of losing its well-known Kuta beach
Bali in danger of losing its well-known Kuta beachBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A combination of strong winds, powerful currents and heavy waves have inflicted severe damage on Bali's most famous beach Kuta, and returned the issue of beach conservation back to the local newspapers' front...
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
A flower blooms on canvas with young artist Ira
A flower blooms on canvas with young artist IraBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): It is the turn of Ira Hartini Natapraja to paint the town red, for the 22-year-old has much to celebrate.She is the newest recruit to join the army of artists painting here with the opening of Metamorphosis of a Hibiscus,...
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Privatization of PT Pupuk Kaltim
Privatization of PT Pupuk Kaltim The Director General of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) stated that, to support the privatization of PT Pupuk Kaltim, in the near future the government would divest this company from PT Pusri.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Shuttlers to help Banten flood victims
Shuttlers to help Banten flood victims JAKARTA (JP): World-class national shuttlers hope to raise as much as they can in a charity match and memorabilia auction titled Atlet Peduli (Athletes Care) at the Siliwangi stadium in Bandung on Saturday.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Sweeping anthrax inoculate planned
Sweeping anthrax inoculate planned JAKARTA (JP): The West Java administration will distribute 130,000 free vaccines to livestock owners in Hambalang subdistrict, Citeureup district in Bogor, where an outbreak of anthrax has been detected.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Housemaid kills 5-month-old baby
Housemaid kills 5-month-old baby JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a male housemaid on Wednesday for allegedly torturing a five-month-old baby girl to death in his employer's house on Jl. Sunter in North Jakarta.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Song of Peace, by seven painters from Malang, Surabaya, Kalimantan, Pranoto's Art Gallery, Main road, Kutuh, Ubud (Phone: 0361 970827), until Feb. 24.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Trial of deputy governor begins
Trial of deputy governor begins MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Makassar District Court commenced on Wednesday the trial of deputy South Sulawesi governor Masnawi on corruption charges.Prosecutor Daud Kinu accused Masnawi of having violated Article 1 of the anti-corruption Law No.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Most Asian currencies weaken due to softer yen's pressure
Most Asian currencies weaken due to softer yen's pressure SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies weakened across the board Wednesday, pressured by a softer yen, falling stock markets and a host of local factors.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Rupiah Rates Feb.21
Rupiah Rates Feb.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,116.00 10,116.00 9,568.00 9,664.00Australian dollar 1 4,771.31 5,299.77 5,007.89 5,062.97Austrian schilling 1 602.46 669.07 632.34 639.17Belgian franc 1 205.51 228.22 215.70 218.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Angkasa Pura wants Jakarta airport royalties
Angkasa Pura wants Jakarta airport royalties JAKARTA (JP): PT Angkasa Pura II, the state-owned airport operator, has asked that it continue to receive royalties from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after it is privatized.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Volleyball club, school opened
Volleyball club, school opened SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) and the Jatidiri Stadium management board will open an indoor and beach volleyball club and school here."We have netted some players for the club.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Welcome IMF surveillance, panel tells Indonesia
Welcome IMF surveillance, panel tells Indonesia The following is the text of the letter dated Feb. 19 from the foreign economic advisors appointed by President Abdurrahman Wahid. The advisors, who arrived here last week, are Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, former U.S.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Megawati expresses optimism for Indonesia's future
Megawati expresses optimism for Indonesia's future SINGAPORE (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed optimism on Wednesday that Indonesia would overcome its economic and political crises and enjoy a better and more certain future.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Makassar to be ready to host big matches
Makassar to be ready to host big matches MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The organizing committee chairman of the Asian Club Championships eastern quarterfinals, Ilham Arief Siradjuddin, was optimistic that the renovation of the Mattoangin stadium would be completed before the matches start.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
The importance of wisdom for RI future leaders
The importance of wisdom for RI future leadersBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): For quite some time we have been complaining about leaders perceived as injudicious. Many see today's current multiple crises as the result of the leadership of people unable to foresee the impact of their words, deeds...
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
KL palm oil rises on data
KL palm oil rises on data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Declines in stocks and output for February prompted short covering in Malaysia's palm oil futures at the close on Wednesday but some traders expected gains to be shortlived.Benchmark third-month May rose 22 ringgit to 753 ringgit ($198.16) a tonne.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
A framework for East Timor's economic planning
A framework for East Timor's economic planning The following is the second of two articles on East Timor's economic planning by C.G. Moghe (cmoghe@indosat.net.id), who has worked in financial services in various countries for the last 30 years.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Guthrie won't renegotiate deal on RI plantations
Guthrie won't renegotiate deal on RI plantations KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd said on Wednesday it would not renegotiate a deal to buy palm oil estates from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) which has not been closed for unspecified reasons.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Water supply disrupted
Water supply disrupted JAKARTA (JP): Tap water in some parts of South Jakarta will be disrupted until Thursday as a result of repair work on the pipeline connecting Pasar Minggu and Pancoran, the PAM Lyonnaise (PALYA) tap water company announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
A journey in search of Balinese cuisine
A journey in search of Balinese cuisineBy Risa Permana Deli DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The cultural activities that the Balinese are generally engaged in, whether or not in relation to efforts to lure tourists, seem to neglect the most essential human activity: eating.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Councillors will get brand new sedans
Councillors will get brand new sedans JAKARTA (JP): All members of the City Council will soon drive a new car as the city administration finally gave the green light on Wednesday for the request to buy the vehicles.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Indofarma to float shares on stock market in April
Indofarma to float shares on stock market in April JAKARTA (JP): State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma will become the first state company to go public this year, when Indofarma floats its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) in April.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
House yet to name new chief justice candidates
House yet to name new chief justice candidates JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) has yet to name new candidates for the post of chief justice of the Supreme Court even though Muladi, one of the current candidates, has indicated his intention of withdrawing his candidacy, House...
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Factions oppose no confidence vote
Factions oppose no confidence vote MANADO, North Sulawesi: Three factions at the provincial council have rejected the proposal of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction to go ahead with the vote of no confidence against council speaker Syahrial Damopolii, following his...
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Government to proceed with asset-backed bond issue plan
Government to proceed with asset-backed bond issue plan JAKARTA (JP): Director general of financial institutions Darmin Nasution said on Wednesday that the government would proceed with its plan to issue bonds backed by the sale of natural gas to Singapore.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Gulf Canada reports profit
Gulf Canada reports profit CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters): Gulf Canada Resources Ltd., the country's sixth-largest oil and gas producer, said on Tuesday it climbed into the black in the fourth quarter thanks to high commodity prices and more production after its takeover of rival Crestar Energy.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
PSSI to issue notes to finance leagues
PSSI to issue notes to finance leagues JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) will kick off a new method of fund-raising by issuing notes worth a total of Rp 1.5 trillion (US$158 million), the association's treasurer Irawadi D. Hanafi announced Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Garbage becoming a major problem for Mount Gede park
Garbage becoming a major problem for Mount Gede park JAKARTA (JP): Next time you pass through the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park please heed the "do not litter signs", as garbage is becoming a serious problem which has contaminated rivers passing through the 15,196 hectare park.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Four soccer teams into semifinals
Four soccer teams into semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Four women's soccer teams -- Buana Putri, the State University of Jakarta (UNJ), Putri Belitung and Putri Priangan -- went through to the semifinals of the 2001 Women's Soccer Invitational here on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Gus Dur leaves for two weeks overseas
Gus Dur leaves for two weeks overseas JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Wednesday he was not concerned about leaving the country for a two-week trip despite threats at home to his presidency.
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
Badminton body was unfair to me, says Minarti Timur
Badminton body was unfair to me, says Minarti Timur JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian mixed doubles Olympics silver medalist Minarti Timur expressed her disappointment with the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) following its decision to supervise her performance until July and separate her from...
Thu, 22 Feb 2001
IMF a cold-blooded strangler
IMF a cold-blooded stranglerFrom Pikiran RakyatI would like to refer to a report in Pikiran Rakyat, dated Feb. 6, 2001 entitled IMF worried about Indonesia's increasingly inflated debts. Commenting on it, Rizal Ramli stated that Indonesia had to limit our foreign loans, including those signed by...