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Fri, 16 Feb 2001
BMW predicts continued growth in Asia
BMW predicts continued growth in Asia SINGAPORE (Reuters): Germany's BMW AG said on Thursday it expected double-digit growth in car sales in Asia to continue this year.The luxury carmaker said sales of its cars in Asia rose 16 percent to 58,250 vehicles in 2000.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
City receives ISO certificate
City receives ISO certificate JAKARTA (JP): Two of the city's 43 district offices received on Wednesday ISO 9002 certificate for their quality services.The certificates were handed over by German-based TUV International Indonesia to Governor Sutiyoso in a ceremony held at the Duren Sawit district...
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Surakarta hosts supercross event
Surakarta hosts supercross event SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Surakarta will host the first leg of the national and international Gudang Garam Supercross Indonesia 2001 on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18."Supercross is a completely different event compared to motocross or grass track.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Comic trio brings fun to Jakarta
Comic trio brings fun to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Chipolatas, a dynamic trio with a pledge to bring music, juggling and acrobatic madness to everyone, are coming to Jakarta and Surabaya.The trio of Sam Thomas, Jasper King and Tristan Glover specialize in the thrill of circus stunts, which are...
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Hanson's views a threat to Aussie-RI ties
Hanson's views a threat to Aussie-RI ties JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Australian trade minister Mark Vaile on Thursday maintained that Canberra does not endorse the statements of Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson, warning that her remarks could damage bilateral relations.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
The 'jilbab' a personal choice for Muslim women
The 'jilbab' a personal choice for Muslim women JAKARTA (JP): It's not a case of everybody's doing it, and some Muslim women who make the intensely personal decision to wear the jilbab (head scarf) must deal with negative reactions from those around them, including members of their family.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Antigraft commission
Antigraft commissionFrom RepublikaWe would hereby like to publicly announced that recently some irresponsible people claiming to be members of the Antigraft Commission in Jakarta or other regions in Indonesia have written decisions and others kinds of letters.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Asian currencies mostly higher, rupiah steady
Asian currencies mostly higher, rupiah steady SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Japanese yen's vigor buoyed most Asian currencies late Thursday, dealers said.The yen provided some relief for the won, the New Taiwan dollar, and to a lesser extent, the Singapore dollar, although the impact was relatively...
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
SE Asian gas pipeline plan to be studied
SE Asian gas pipeline plan to be studied SINGAPORE (AP): A plan to create a massive gas pipeline network across Southeast Asia is ready to be studied by officials in the region, a report said Thursday.The plan, drafted by a task force from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, will...
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Stranded tourists saved by mobile text message
Stranded tourists saved by mobile text message JAKARTA (JP): Twelve foreign tourists and six cabin crew stranded on a yacht named the Ombak Indah which was forced off course in Lombok waters, West Nusa Tenggara, were rescued on Thursday after one of the tourists sent a mobile telephone text message...
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
PPP firm on its stance on special session
PPP firm on its stance on special session BANDUNG (JP): United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz on Thursday remained unrelenting in his argument for a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly, saying that it would help reduce tension and conflict."The sooner the better.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Govt warned not to lose control over oil and gas sector
Govt warned not to lose control over oil and gas sector JAKARTA (JP): All the major factions at the House of Representatives expressed their support for the recently submitted oil and gas bill, but they warned that the government mustn't loose control over the strategic oil and gas sector despite...
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Taiwan, Jakarta markets shine
Taiwan, Jakarta markets shine SINGAPORE (Reuters): Most Asian markets were lackadaisical on Thursday, but a spurt in the U.S. Nasdaq index enthused technology stocks, driving Taiwan shares to end up nearly 3.5 percent.In Tokyo, the dollar stood at 116.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Semen Padang beats PSPS
Semen Padang beats PSPS JAKARTA (JP): Semen Padang managed to end its victory drought by defeating PSPS Pekanbaru 3-1 at Agus Salim Stadium in Padang on Thursday.Host Semen Padang scored three goals by strikers Syafril M in the 15th minute, Husaini in the 40th minute and Purwanto in 78th minute.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Bank Mandiri plans to raise US$600m via IPO
Bank Mandiri plans to raise US$600m via IPO JAKARTA (JP): Giant state Bank Mandiri plans to raise about US$600 million from its initial public offering (IPO) in October, according to the bank's president E.C.W. Neloe.
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Tugu Muda to host national c'ships
Tugu Muda to host national c'ships SEMARANG (JP): The Semarang-based Tugu Muda table tennis club will host the national championships in the middle of April.The club's secretary-general, Jayanto Arus Adi, said on Thursday the event was being staged to boost competitiveness among local clubs, which...
Fri, 16 Feb 2001
Rizal says IMF is too pushy
Rizal says IMF is too pushy JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesia on Thursday complained that the leader of its bailout program, the IMF, was pressing it too hard, saying it was difficult to implement every reform while the country was going through its unruly transition to democracy.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
No more reason to delay visit to Australia: Alwi
No more reason to delay visit to Australia: Alwi JAKARTA (JP): While observing improving relations between Jakarta and Canberra, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said on Wednesday that there should be no more reasons for President Abdurrahman Wahid to delay his visit to Australia.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Timah wins approval to buy Salim coal mining firms
Timah wins approval to buy Salim coal mining firms JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tin mining company PT Tambang Timah won unanimous approval from shareholders on Wednesday to go ahead with plans to purchase three coal mining companies formerly owned by the Salim Group.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Perbakin yet to set medal target for KL SEA Games
Perbakin yet to set medal target for KL SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): With only seven months to go, the Indonesian Target Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) is yet to set a medals target for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games as it waits first to observe other countries' achievements.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
AFP to sell residential units
AFP to sell residential units SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asia Food & Properties Ltd. (P.AFP), or AFP, has put on the open market its 23 unsold Costa Rhu condominium apartment units, the Straits Times reported Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Govt to privatize 16 state-owned companies this year
Govt to privatize 16 state-owned companies this year JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to privatize or divest ownership in some 16 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) this year in a bid to raise about Rp 6.5 trillion (US$684 million) to finance the state budget deficit, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Security battalions to be scaled down
Security battalions to be scaled down AMBON, Maluku: Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa said on Wednesday that due to improved conditions in Maluku and North Maluku provinces, the military and police battalions in both areas will be scaled down from 17 to only 11.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
KAI moves to better services
KAI moves to better services JAKARTA (JP): State railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) began a survey of passengers in Greater Jakarta on Wednesday in a bid to improve services.Assisted by senior high school students, company employees distributed yellow forms to embarking passengers at all...
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Kancil car ready for sale
Kancil car ready for sale BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Automobile manufacturer PT Kurnia Abadi Niaga Citra Indah Lestari (KANCIL) said it would commercially launch its Kancil car in July this year.KANCIL vice president Achdiat A.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
RI, Malaysia to form palm oil alliance
RI, Malaysia to form palm oil alliance JAKARTA (Reuters): Malaysia and Indonesia, the world's biggest producers of palm oil, plan an alliance to boost the sagging international price of the commodity, an Indonesian trade and industry ministry official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Revoke liquor trading decree!
Revoke liquor trading decree!From Bisnis IndonesiaIt is widely reported in the mass media that the government has issued a policy on the trading arrangements for liquor. In my opinion, this policy will lead to monopolistic practices.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Former minister testifies in Bank Bali trial
Former minister testifies in Bank Bali trial JAKARTA (JP): Former Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto, who was also chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), testified on Wednesday that Rudy Ramli, when he was president of Bank Bali, had complained about the difficulties to...
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
S'pore, Riau promote ties
S'pore, Riau promote ties SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore has agreed to promote cooperation in agri-business projects in Indonesia's Riau province, officials from both countries said Wednesday.Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo and Riau provincial Governor Saleh Djasit said in a statement they...
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
One more trekker found dead
One more trekker found dead PURWOKERTO, Central Java: One more missing trekker from Gadjah Mada University's Nature Lovers club was found dead on Wednesday, raising the number of fatalities to three.Purbalingga Police chief. Comr.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
La Paene still training for SEA Games: Pertina
La Paene still training for SEA Games: Pertina JAKARTA (JP): Boxer La Paene Masara is still part of the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) training camp for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, despite the fact that he has left the camp for personal reasons.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Analyst sees nice deals in RI stocks
Analyst sees nice deals in RI stocks HONG KONG (Reuters): Regional investors are overplaying political risk and passing up bargains in Southeast Asian equities, including Indonesia, says Aaron Pong, a director of fund managers RBC Investment Management (Asia) Ltd.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Teasing and sympathy in paintings of Gus Dur
Teasing and sympathy in paintings of Gus DurBy M. Dwi Marianto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sometimes maybe even President Abdurrahman Wahid wonders if nearly everybody, including the art community, has something against him.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
UI rector disobeys court's orders
UI rector disobeys court's orders JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer of six students from the University of Indonesia (UI) said on Wednesday that the university rector had disobeyed the court's order to delay imposing administrative sanctions against the students.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Government to continue dialog with Aceh rebels
Government to continue dialog with Aceh rebels JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government is set to continue dialog with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels in Switzerland amid continuing violence in Aceh on Wednesday which killed five people and injured scores of others.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Class action for demonstrators
Class action for demonstrators BANDUNG (JP): A Bandung-based environmental law expert Daud Silalahi said here on Wednesday that demonstrators who caused damage to the environment deserved prosecution through a class action.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
S&P revises BCA's rating to triple-Cpi
S&P revises BCA's rating to triple-Cpi HONG KONG (JP): Standard & Poor's revised on Wednesday its counterparty credit rating, based on public information, on Bank Central Asia (BCA) to triple-'Cpi' from 'R'.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Asian consumer sentiments mixed amid recession fears
Asian consumer sentiments mixed amid recession fears SINGAPORE (AFP): Singaporeans and Chinese are the most upbeat Asian consumers while Japanese, Taiwanese and South Koreans are the gloomiest in the region amid fears of a new recession, a survey showed Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Rupiah Rates Feb.14
Rupiah Rates Feb.14 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,097.00 10,097.00 9,549.00 9,645.00Australian dollar 1 4,835.97 5,372.61 5,076.25 5,132.10Austrian schilling 1 608.35 675.74 638.58 645.49Belgian franc 1 207.51 230.50 217.82 220.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Majalaya textile factories back in business
Majalaya textile factories back in businessBy Yuli Tri Suwarni MAJALAYA, West Java (JP): The textile home industry was once flourishing in this town. Then came a nightmare in the form of the economic crisis.It was a disaster.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Higher fuel prices set for export firms
Higher fuel prices set for export firms JAKARTA (JP): The government will require export oriented companies, large industrial users, shipping and fishing companies to pay fuel at international prices, which are more than three times as high as domestic prices at present.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
GSM operators to start DCS-1800 this year
GSM operators to start DCS-1800 this yearBy Tantri Yuliandini JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom, PT Indosat and the country's three GSM cellular operators plan to start their DCS-1800 networks this year.PT Telkom and PT Indosat, the first companies to receive licenses to operate under DCS-1800 networks, will...
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Iranian arts find a forum in Jakarta
Iranian arts find a forum in JakartaBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Before Iranian master calligrapher Fariba Maqsoodi came here she imagined the country to be very similar to her homeland."In my mind the world's largest Muslim country was not very different to Iran.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Bali to host the second Fashion Week in May
Bali to host the second Fashion Week in May DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali will host the second Fashion Week in Sanur next May to attract fashion designers and buyers to the island.Mardiana Ika, the organizer of the event, said during a meeting with Bali Vice Governor I Gusti Bagus Alit Putra that the...
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
MICE: Just a village affair in Sanur
MICE: Just a village affair in SanurBy Grace Emilia SANUR, Bali (JP): The whole street is blocked. Along both sides, Balinese children waving red and white paper flags are cheering out loudly. A group of gamelan performers, men wearing brilliant uniforms, lead a procession into a hotel's garden...
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Future is in your hands: Gus Dur tells military cadets
Future is in your hands: Gus Dur tells military cadets MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Wednesday that the country's future lies with the younger generation and called on the nation not to rely heavily on people of his age.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Angry businessmen attack Council over project tender
Angry businessmen attack Council over project tender JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of the city administration's business associates ran amok at the City Council on the day most people were celebrating Valentine's Day.The angry businessmen stormed the ground floor of the council at around 1 p.m.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Council OKs water price increase
Council OKs water price increase JAKARTA (JP): All 10 factions at the City Council have given in-principle approval for an increase in tap water rates proposed by the commission C for economic affairs, a councillor said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Call to close slaughterhouse
Call to close slaughterhouse TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Government Watch (TGW) non- governmental organization demanded on Wednesday the mayoralty administration close down a private slaughterhouse in Panunggangan Barat subdistrict due to its illegal operation.
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Pertamina upbeat about sale of LNG to Taiwan
Pertamina upbeat about sale of LNG to Taiwan JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina expressed optimism it would win the tender to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan, with Qatar its only competitor at this point.