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Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Rp 7b allocated for HI traffic circle renovation
Rp 7b allocated for HI traffic circle renovation JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has allocated Rp 7 billion (US$736,842) to renovate the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on the busy Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Indonesia 'does not forbid' foreign journalists
Indonesia 'does not forbid' foreign journalists JAKARTA (JP): Overseas-based journalists may have to ask for approval from security authorities to enter Indonesia's strife- torn areas of Aceh, Maluku and Irian Jaya, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
New website on Kalimantan
New website on Kalimantan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Those who are interested in learning more about Kalimantan can now visit www.kalteng.net to obtain detailed information on the island.The new website was launched in a ceremony at Century International Hotel in Yogyakarta last Friday.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Man questioned of wife's murder
Man questioned of wife's murder JAKARTA (JP): Kemayoran Police detectives questioned a man on Saturday following the discovery of his wife's body at Gate I of the Kemayoran Jakarta Fair Ground, Central Jakarta.Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Fischer, Rizal review RI reforms
Fischer, Rizal review RI reforms DAVOS, Switzerland (Dow Jones): A top official from the International Monetary Fund has met with Indonesia's senior economic minister to discuss the country's progress on reform, but no agreement on unblocking a US$400 million tranche of IMF loans under the $5...
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
RP officials look for Estrada women
RP officials look for Estrada women MANILA (AFP): Immigration officials have been told to keep a close watch on Philippine international airports for fleeing cronies and mistresses of deposed leader Joseph Estrada, a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Subdistricts told to hold new council elections
Subdistricts told to hold new council elections JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of the decision to revoke all nominations for new subdistrict councils, Governor Sutiyoso called on the community on Saturday to ensure that new elections were held in accordance with prevailing regulations.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Candra, Caroline go separate ways after wedding
Candra, Caroline go separate ways after weddingBy Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): They are a love match on and off the court, but Indonesia's badminton hero Rafael Candra Wijaya and his bride Maria Caroline Indriani were no sooner married when they had to separate.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Malaysia-U.S. relations
Malaysia-U.S. relations The historically good relations between Malaysia and the U.S. were unfortunately strained in recent years because of certain incidents. However, relations can be improved if we are prepared to put the past behind us and, as the saying goes, "let bygones be bygones.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Men's volleyball team aims for gold in 2001 SEA Games
Men's volleyball team aims for gold in 2001 SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) vice chairman overseeing athletes development, Putut Marhaento, said on Sunday that the country's men's indoor volleyball team had a chance to win the gold in the Southeast Asian (SEA)...
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Law on corruption allows crime to flourish: Experts
Law on corruption allows crime to flourish: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts have renewed the call for an amendment to the Anti-Corruption Law, which is considered obsolete and gives room for the crime to flourish.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
NU members concerned with DPR probe: Hasyim
NU members concerned with DPR probe: Hasyim SURABAYA (JP): Hasyim Musadi, chairman of Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), said here on Sunday that the recent actions of some NU members were "their own way of responding" to actions by the House of Representative's (DPR).
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Philippine defense chief dismisses speculation on coup
Philippine defense chief dismisses speculation on coup MANILA (Agencies): New Philippine Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita on Sunday dismissed speculation that disgruntled soldiers might attempt a coup to try and restore deposed president Joseph Estrada to power.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Mount Merapi calms down
Mount Merapi calms down YOGYAKARTA (JP): The intense activity on Mount Merapi calmed down on Sunday after discharging fine ash on Saturday morning, but volcanologists warned that the unpredictable volcano could "awaken" again in the near future.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
RP airport power outage
RP airport power outage MANILA (AP): An accidental explosion destroyed an electrical cable and triggered a power outage and crippled operations for more than an hour at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday, officials said.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Market porters strive to earn a decent living
Market porters strive to earn a decent livingBy Haryoso SEMARANG (JP): A middle-aged man sits on a pile of boxes in front of Johar market in Semarang. Once in a while he rubs his oily face with his dirty shirt without paying any attention to the passing vendors or shoppers.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Everything will be okay: President
Everything will be okay: President JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid played down on Sunday security fears in the wake of rumored mass rallies between people in support of and against him on Monday.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Government forms crisis controlling agency
Government forms crisis controlling agency JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri will jointly lead a crisis controlling agency which will be responsible for analyzing all problems related to security and political affairs in the country, a minister said.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Local assemblers unhappy about Chinese motorcycles
Local assemblers unhappy about Chinese motorcyclesBy Tantri Yuliandini JAKARTA (JP): The influx of Chinese motorcycles has caused waves in the country's motorbike market, threatening the domination of Japanese brands, especially in the lower end of the market.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Sampang regent elect resigns
Sampang regent elect resigns SURABAYA (JP): Sampang regent elect Fadhilah Budiono has reportedly resigned.East Java Governor Imam Utomo told reporters, when forming a special team to probe the reason for Fadhilah's resignation, on Saturday that Fadhilah gave up the post of his own volition.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Economists predict Malaysian growth to slow
Economists predict Malaysian growth to slow KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's growth will slow down this year as the U.S. economy falters and corporate restructuring stalls, according to a poll of 11 regional economists published on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Government renews recognition of rights for Confucianists
Government renews recognition of rights for Confucianists JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid renewed the government's commitment on Sunday to acknowledging the equal rights and position of Confucius believers among the country's religious followers.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Problems for the bureaucracy
Problems for the bureaucracyFrom Media IndonesiaDespite some people's suggestion that the office of the state minister of state administrative reforms be liquidated, I believe that the presence of this state minister's office is very important, especially considering that the bureaucracy is facing...
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
BSN may lose membership in ISO
BSN may lose membership in ISO JAKARTA (JP): The International Standardization Organization (BSN) and the International Electro Technical Commission have threatened to suspend the membership of the National Standardization Agency (BSN) for not paying its membership fees.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Provinces told to resist foreign loans
Provinces told to resist foreign loans JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy Surjadi Soedirdja told provincial administrations on Saturday to refrain from attaining loans from abroad over the next two years although it is permissible under regional autonomy.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
India's forex hit record high
India's forex hit record high BOMBAY (Reuters): India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record high in dollar terms by mid-month, the central bank reported, reflecting a huge inflow of foreign money into buy Indian stocks.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
PCs are also good for playing games
PCs are also good for playing games JAKARTA (JP): Do you really need a Pentium II processor in your PC?If what you do is create text documents, access the web, send and receive e-mail messages, manage your personal finances and maintain your schedules and appointments, you probably don't need a...
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
New Civic books brisk orders
New Civic books brisk orders JAKARTA (JP): PT Honda Prospect Motor, the sole agent of Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. in Indonesia, has received 380 orders for its New Civic 1700cc since the launch of the car two weeks ago.
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Study shows 80,000 die from hepatitis annualy
Study shows 80,000 die from hepatitis annualy JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 40,000 to 80,000 Indonesians die each year due to Hepatitis, a recent study claimed.It is believed that there are some 12 million people infected with the virus, of which seven million suffer from Hepatitis B and five million...
Mon, 29 Jan 2001
Arroyo's task ahead
Arroyo's task ahead The Philippines have seen it all before. Many are those who draw a parallel with how the popular protests 15 years ago forced Ferdinand Marcos to resign as president, and with how it was possible for Corazon Aquino to take his place.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Telkomsel makes technology more user-friendly
Telkomsel makes technology more user-friendly Technology, especially information technology (IT) in the cellular telephone industry, is being developed continuously to make life smoother, allowing people to have ease to be keep well- informed and accessible.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Jaya Raya wins Inter-Club C'ship
Jaya Raya wins Inter-Club C'shipBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Top seed and favorite Jaya Raya fulfilled its ambition to take over the crown from Djarum Kudus of Central Java by winning 3-1 in the Inter-club National Badminton Championship at the Hasanuddin HM Sport Hall...
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
'InfoLinux': A story of community-based publishing
'InfoLinux': A story of community-based publishingBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): It is so easy to publish things nowadays. With a regular computer, one can type articles, cut and paste them onto a master layout and then ship them off to the printers (or publish it yourself with a DeskJet...
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Ferry Sonneville has dreams for talented youths
Ferry Sonneville has dreams for talented youthsBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Many people at age 70 enjoy their retirement with their offsprings. When they meet fellow senior citizens, they spend time recalling their good old days.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Ancient pottery tradition survives in Cirebon
Ancient pottery tradition survives in CirebonBy Mulkan Salmona CIREBON, West Java (JP): Sitiwinangun is just one of any number of small and anonymous villages, 15 kilometers east of Cirebon.But, only a few people know that the village is an ancient center for the production of precious and unique...
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Award-winning soup from Jakarta Bay
Award-winning soup from Jakarta Bay JAKARTA (JP): Surprise, surprise. A team of Hotel Mercure Rekso Hayam Wuruk never in their wildest dreams imagined that a soup recipe which they created would be served up in Paris and win an international award.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Mt. Merapi showers fine ash
Mt. Merapi showers fine ash YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta Volcanic Technology and Research Development Station (BPPTK) reported on Saturday that fine ash had been flowing onto the slopes of Mount Merapi up to a radius of between 10 and 15 kilometers from the crater rim.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
A day with a food hawker catering to college students
A day with a food hawker catering to college students Two years ago, after he had just turned 17, Trimulyanto had to give up his studies at a state-owned high school in Sukoharjo regency, Central Java, because his 57-year-old father could no longer afford the school fees.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Sentarum, exotic wet swampy lake in West Kalimantan
Sentarum, exotic wet swampy lake in West KalimantanBy Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Tired with the usual holiday atmosphere? If you like ecotourism, why not visit the gorgeous Sentarum Lake National Park?Located in Kapuas Hulu district, some 700 km from Pontianak, this 132,000...
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
ACeS to expand to Taiwan and India
ACeS to expand to Taiwan and India JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta-based company ACeS International Limited, a regional satellite-based mobile phone operator, will expand its services to India and Taiwan later this year.Company spokesperson Wanudharia H.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
What do you need for your home office?
What do you need for your home office? JAKARTA (JP): Whether you work for a company that already has an intranet or you are an independent professional working from home, Internet access is a must. A dial-up connection using a phone line is the absolute minimum, while a 24-hour, broadband Internet...
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
PBSI won't prioritize Sudirman Cup mixed team event
PBSI won't prioritize Sudirman Cup mixed team event BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): In light of the poor performance of its women's shuttlers over the past few years, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has decided not to make the Sudirman Cup mixed team event its top priority this...
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Siemens Indonesia: It's your life, live it in style
Siemens Indonesia: It's your life, live it in style Siemens Indonesia, a German-based mobile telecommunications company, is taking a fresh new approach to doing business in the country. It is introducing the concept of lifestyle for consumer goods in marketing its mobile phones.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
RI aims to win NEC invitation
RI aims to win NEC invitation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, which will field players Hengky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo; Sance Panelewen and Robert Tobing, aims to win the NEC World Contract Bridge Invitation from Feb. 5 to Feb. 12 in Tokyo.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Agassi looks to end Clement's fairy-tale run
Agassi looks to end Clement's fairy-tale run MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters): Flamboyant defending champion Andre Agassi takes on French journeyman Arnaud Clement in a clash of styles and cultures in Sunday's Australian Open final.The match will be aired live by RCTI at 10.00 a.m. Jakarta Time.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
EU mission to visit Maluku
EU mission to visit Maluku THE HAGUE (AFP): Dutch Foreign Minister Jozias van Aartsen said Friday that a European Union delegation would probably visit Indonesia's troubled Maluku islands on Feb. 10, the Dutch news agency ANP reported.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Gus Dur inconsistent in Brunei scam probe
Gus Dur inconsistent in Brunei scam probe JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives special committee concluded on Saturday that President Abdurrahman Wahid gave inconsistent testimony about the US$2 million donation he received from the sultan of Brunei.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Malay excellence a transcending legacy
Malay excellence a transcending legacy The Malays Par Excellence ... Warts And All; An IntrospectionIsmail Noor and Muhammad AzahamPublished by Pelanduk Publications (M) Sdn Bhd, SelangorPaperback xvii + 166 pp JAKARTA (JP): Having lived for four years in predominantly ethnic Malay areas of...
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Notes from a general's wife
Notes from a general's wife Catatan Dari Sinai: Sebuah Album KenanganDewi A. Rais AbinPublished by Penerbit Djambatan, 2nd edition, 2000Hardcover, xvi + 132pp JAKARTA (JP): In the late 1970s Dewi A. Rais Abin lived and traveled in the Middle East.
Sun, 28 Jan 2001
Caici: A rare, hair-raising profession
Caici: A rare, hair-raising professionBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): These women can only be found during the funeral of ethic Chinese Buddhists. In the crowd they stand out for their black robes.They are often called "chanters" because throughout the funeral they chant prayers to the sound of...