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Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Canteen for diabetes patients
Canteen for diabetes patients TANGERANG (JP): A canteen for diabetes mellitus patients is now open at the Tangerang public hospital to help patients maintain their diet, chairwoman of Tangerang branch of the Diabetes Association (Persadia) Sri Mulyana Thamrin says.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Pertamina, Unocal, PLN in geothermal talks
Pertamina, Unocal, PLN in geothermal talks SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Unocal Corp. is in continued discussions with Indonesia's oil and gas company Pertamina and power utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara to "move forward" the Sarulla geothermal project in North Sumatra, Unocal's Vice President for...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Migrants send home US$94 million
Migrants send home US$94 million SEMARANG: Remittance from Central Javanese migrant workers to their parents at home amounted to over Rp 892 billion (US$94 million) last year, or about 40 percent less than in previous years', an official said.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
S&P lowers Tjiwi Kimia debt rating
S&P lowers Tjiwi Kimia debt rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's announced on Friday it lowered the senior debt ratings and corporate credit ratings of P.T. Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia Tbk. to 'D' from triple-'C'-plus and, at the same time, removed the ratings from CreditWatch.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
World Bank slashes loan
World Bank slashes loan The World Bank has finally decided to restructure its lending programs in Indonesia, slashing its annual loan commitment for the next three years to only US$400 million, or less than one third of the previous level, but granting the country access to its interest-free credit...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
UN police to beef up patrols in Dili amid increasing unrest
UN police to beef up patrols in Dili amid increasing unrest DILI, East Timor (DPA): United Nations civilian police in East Timor said on Friday they would increase security patrols in the capital Dili following a sudden upsurge in violence, including several assaults on UN police officers.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Group protests against newspaper
Group protests against newspaper JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of anti-President Abdurrahman Wahid protesters calling themselves the Anti Corruption People's Forum (FRAKSI) visited the Harian Terbit daily evening newspaper office in Pulogadung, East Jakarta, on Friday, to protest an erroneous photo caption...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Ryaas quits Cabinet after no response from President
Ryaas quits Cabinet after no response from President JAKARTA (JP): After receiving no response from embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid for a month, State Minister of Administrative Reforms Ryaas Rasyid unilaterally declared his resignation from the cabinet as of Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Angie, Dea clinch women's doubles title at Cigna Open
Angie, Dea clinch women's doubles title at Cigna Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young hopefuls Angelique Widjaja and Dea Sumantri managed to win the women's doubles title of the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tennis tournament.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Four Indonesians feared drowned
Four Indonesians feared drowned KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian authorities have begun searching for at least four Indonesians feared drowned off Malaysia's west coast, a marine department official said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
'Asiaweek' denies trying to make Mahathir look tired
'Asiaweek' denies trying to make Mahathir look tired KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has criticized one of Asia's leading news magazines for, he claims, trying to make him look worn-out and foolish in a recent profile.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
'Bob' Hasan gets 2 years in jail
'Bob' Hasan gets 2 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The corruption trial of timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan ended on Thursday night with the court handing down a guilty verdict and sentencing the defendant to two years in jail.The sentence was one-quarter of the term demanded by prosecutors.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
University enrollment should be restricted, says observer
University enrollment should be restricted, says observer JAKARTA (JP): To help cut down on unemployment, education observer J. Drost suggested that university enrollment should be limited to highly qualified high school graduates only.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Mixed marriages
Mixed marriages Thank you for raising the debate on the legal position of mixed marriages. I hope that, on this occasion, rather than railing at the apparent injustices and double standards imposed on multiracial couples - an approach not only naive but also pointless in that it has, so far, fallen...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Home movies
Home movies JAKARTA (JP): In a cultural environment in which American film imports have for decades dominated the market, the name of American filmmaker Martin Scorsese is assuredly among the most respected as far as the Indonesian moviegoing public is concerned.And rightfully so.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
One policeman killed in Ambon gunfights
One policeman killed in Ambon gunfights AMBON, Maluku (JP): One policeman was killed and 17 police and marine personnel injured during overnight gunfights between the two groups, an officer said on Friday."The policeman who died in the fray was First Brig.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Bambang questioned over Kanindotex case
Bambang questioned over Kanindotex case JAKARTA (JP): National Police detectives questioned former president Soeharto's son Bambang Trihatmodjo on Friday in connection with the acquisition of the assets of textile company Kanindotex.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
FATF steps up war against money laundering
FATF steps up war against money laundering PARIS (Reuters): An international agency fighting money laundering published a blacklist on Thursday of banking centers that have yet to toe the line after sanctions warnings last year, including Russia, Lebanon and the Philippines.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Oh God, forgive our sins
Oh God, forgive our sinsFrom Media IndonesiaI don't understand what's happening with the Indonesian nation now. Are all these incidents God's trial or punishment for our country?It's true, everything has become more free now. There is freedom to express opinions and do other things.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Taufik gives PBSI 2 weeks to include Mulyo
Taufik gives PBSI 2 weeks to include Mulyo JAKARTA (JP): World number four Taufik Hidayat gave the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) two weeks to reconsider its decision not to offer his coach Mulyo Handoyo a contract with the Indonesian Badminton Center.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Three injured in student brawl
Three injured in student brawl JAKARTA (JP): At least three students were injured in a Friday night brawl between University of Indonesia (UI) activists supporting the House's special committee investigating two financial scandals involving the President.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Police told to change investigation method
Police told to change investigation method JAKARTA (JP): Observers suggested on Friday the police change their methodology in order to ensure criminal investigations are handled in a more trustworthy and competent manner.Legal expert J.E.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
S&P revises Datakom rating
S&P revises Datakom rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's announced on Friday it had revised the ratings on PT Datakom Asia to 'D' from 'SD' following the nonpayment of interest on Pratama Datakom Asia B.V.'s US$260 million senior notes (due July 2005) on Jan.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Sperm whale washes up
Sperm whale washes up GENERAL NAKAR, Philippines (AFP): A 15.7-meter live sperm whale beached itself on the coast of this Philippines town southeast of Manila, the mayor said on Friday.Town Mayor Hernando Avellaneda said fishermen found the weakened whale on a beach on Monday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 2, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,000 75 457,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 5 664,000 Alakasa Industrindo 300 -125 50,000 Alfa...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Fog causes delays at Bangkok airport
Fog causes delays at Bangkok airport BANGKOK (AP): Heavy fog shrouded Bangkok airport on Friday, causing delays for hundreds of passengers on international and domestic flights, officials said.At least one dozen international flights from major European cities including Paris, Amsterdam and Munich...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
37,000 mentally ill untreated
37,000 mentally ill untreated BANDUNG: An estimated 37,000 mentally insane people are homeless and left wandering about in streets across towns in West Java due to a lack of proper treatment facilities, the Director of Bandung mental hospital Dengara Pane said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Allianz branches into Bali
Allianz branches into Bali JAKARTA (JP): Allianz AG, the Germany-based insurance company, opened a new branch office in Bali on Friday as part of its expansion program.The new office will be occupied by Allianz Utama, which deals with general insurance, and Allianz Life, which deals with life...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Being reluctantly exiled is foreigner's worst nightmare
Being reluctantly exiled is foreigner's worst nightmareBy Multa Firdaus JAKARTA (JP): No one expects to find themselves stranded in a foreign country, far from home, without friends or relatives to share their sorrow.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Dengue fever to peak in middle of this month
Dengue fever to peak in middle of this month JAKARTA (JP): Cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever will peak in the middle of this month, with at least 43 subdistricts seen as being the most prone to the disease, an official warned on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
City delays adoption of Seribu Islands' new status
City delays adoption of Seribu Islands' new status JAKARTA (JP): A new deadline for the inception of Seribu Islands administrative regency has been set for Aug. 31 at the earliest, Deputy Governor Abdul Kahfi said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270), until Feb. 28. * Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
House agrees to drop the 1999 Emergency Law
House agrees to drop the 1999 Emergency Law JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has agreed to drop the 1999 emergency law and to provide some time for the government to draft and socialize the new emergency bill.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Immature people
Immature people Day after day I read reports and articles in your newspaper about corruption and financial dishonesty among the ruling classes in Indonesia, Thailand, The Philippines and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Young Dea has high ambitions
Young Dea has high ambitions JAKARTA (JP): With Indonesian tennis still relying heavily on veteran women's player Yayuk Basuki for international accolades, it is time for younger players to shine in overseas tournaments.Dea Sumantri is one of the country's rising tennis hopes.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Rupiah Rates Feb.2
Rupiah Rates Feb.2 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,068.00 10,068.00 9,520.00 9,616.00Australian dollar 1 5,025.49 5,584.72 5,275.98 5,334.00Austrian schilling 1 618.27 686.97 649.09 656.12Belgian franc 1 210.90 234.33 221.41 223.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
President Gus Dur refuses to quit
President Gus Dur refuses to quit JAKARTA (JP): Despite increasing calls for his resignation, President Abdurrahman Wahid asserted on Friday that he would not step down and stressed that he will serve his full presidential term until it ends in 2004.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Indonesia's forex curbs a help or a hindrance?
Indonesia's forex curbs a help or a hindrance? SINGAPORE (Reuters): As foreign banks struggle to get to grips with Indonesia's curbs on offshore rupiah trading it is becoming clear the new rules could well backfire and hinder the currency more than help it.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Indonesia's labor problems scare off Japanese investors: Sato
Indonesia's labor problems scare off Japanese investors: SatoBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): A senior Japanese economist and an Indonesian envoy to Japan have warned that it would be difficult for Indonesia to attract new investment from Japan if no solution is found to solve the labor problems in...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Government sticks to plan to tax foreigners' overseas income
Government sticks to plan to tax foreigners' overseas income JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday it would stick to its ruling on taxing expatriates' overseas earnings despite concerns that the policy might impede foreign investment.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001
Peugeot dealer upbeat on future
Peugeot dealer upbeat on future JAKARTA (JP): PT Multi France Motor (MFM), the authorized dealer of the French automobile Peugeot, expects a fivefold increase in sales this year to 2,500 units from 500 in 2000.MFM managing director Wiwiek D.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270), until Feb. 28. * Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. Merapi
'Mbah' Maridjan keeps faith on Mt. MerapiBy Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Mbah Maridjan takes a deep drag on his cigarette, the very picture of serenity.As Mount Merapi rumbles ominously, threatening to explode and bury the surrounding area in a blanket of lava and ash, the old man sits calmly...
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol
Unrest in RI, RP prompts Malaysia to increase patrol KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Patrols have been increased along Malaysia's borders with Indonesia and the Philippines to catch refugees who may try to flee political upheaval in those countries, a newspaper reported on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
UI students sue rector over suspensions
UI students sue rector over suspensions JAKARTA (JP): Six University of Indonesia students who were suspended for staging a rally protesting against additional college fees, filed a lawsuit at the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN) against the University's rector on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup
Vietnam, Russia's gas tieup HANOI (Reuters): State oil monopoly Petrovietnam and a unit of Russia's gas giant Gazprom plan to set up a venture soon to tap natural gas off Vietnam's central coast, official media reported on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
East Timorese becoming guests in their own land
East Timorese becoming guests in their own landThe following are excerpts from an interview with sociologist George Junus Aditjondro with The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti, following his one-week visit to East Timor in early January.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
SE Asian cars to fuel growth
SE Asian cars to fuel growth HONG KONG (AFP): South Eastern Asian motor markets are expected to lead global growth over the next five years driven by increased volumes and greater vehicle variety, a leading global bank said Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead
Abdurrahman asked to step aside and let Megawati lead JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to prevent further political turmoil, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) suggested that President Abdurrahman Wahid step aside and let Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri take the lead.
Fri, 02 Feb 2001
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon
Gunfight among security personnel erupts in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A gunfight between disputed security personnel took place on Thursday in two villages, Lateri and Passo in Teluk Ambon Baguala district some 12 kilometers east of Ambon, forcing hundreds of residents to flee the area, an official...