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Fri, 26 Jan 2001
RI needs major resuscitation
RI needs major resuscitationBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Gradual reform is going nowhere. Discontent is escalating. The stage is set for revolution. Governments do not like the "R" word. They fear it.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Merapi activity intensifies
Merapi activity intensifies YOGYAKARTA: The Mount Merapi volcano continued to intensify its activity on Thursday, causing the Yogyakarta Volcanology and Development Research Station (BPPTK) to upgrade the volcano to high alert status.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Seeded clubs cruise to badminton c'ships quarters
Seeded clubs cruise to badminton c'ships quartersBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Seeded badminton clubs, mostly from Java, proved their power over non-Javan clubs in final round-robin matches at the Inter-club National Badminton Championship at Hasanuddin HM sports hall on...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
IMF stresses need for BI independence
IMF stresses need for BI independence JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reiterated on Thursday the importance of maintaining the independence of Bank Indonesia and its monetary policy to ensure the recovery of the country's economy.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Three dead in Aceh shooting
Three dead in Aceh shooting BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three people, including two soldiers, were killed in Aceh in a drive-by shooting."Two soldiers, identified as Cpl. Rustam and Cpl. P. Hutasoit were shot dead when gunmen opened fire from a passing vehicle in Juli Kedai Dua, Bireun regency on Wednesday,"...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Bob Hasan pleads not guilty
Bob Hasan pleads not guilty JAKARTA (JP): Timber tycoon Muhamad 'Bob' Hasan, who is facing a possible eight-year jail term if convicted of corruption charges, pleaded not guilty on Thursday.The defendant told the Central Jakarta District Court in his defense statement that he knew nothing about the...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Attorney General seeks clarification from Ghalib
Attorney General seeks clarification from Ghalib JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman will question his predecessor Andi Muhammad Ghalib over his statements that two top officials had prevented the office's efforts in the prosecution of former president Soeharto, an activist said on...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Free Aceh Movement: A 'political theater' in the making
Free Aceh Movement: A 'political theater' in the makingBy Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): The extended truce until Feb. 15, dubbed "moratorium on violence", between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) may be a unique test case for both Aceh and President Abdurrahman "Gus...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Two soldiers involved in attack to be quizzed
Two soldiers involved in attack to be quizzed JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) will question two soldiers over their alleged involvement in an attack on Monday on a security post in Ambon, the riot-torn capital of Maluku, TNI Chief Adm. Widodo A.S. said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
RI denies buying UK animal feed
RI denies buying UK animal feed JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Feedmillers Association, seeking to dampen new fears that Indonesia could be hit by mad cow disease due to the use of tainted feed, said Indonesia had never imported cattle feed or raw materials for cattle feed from countries with...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
PSN, partners get India license
PSN, partners get India license JAKARTA (Dow Jones): A joint venture led by Indonesia's PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara obtained a license last week to provide its satellite mobile phone service in India, said an executive with the Nasdaq-listed company.The joint venture - AceS International Ltd.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Officials sacked for collusion
Officials sacked for collusion JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta mayoralty office fired five senior officials for collusive practices last year, but stopped short of instigating legal action.Dismissal was the most severe form of punishment handed out to the errant employees, West Jakarta mayor Sarimun...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Bus operators get discount on vehicle inspection fees
Bus operators get discount on vehicle inspection fees JAKARTA (JP): The city administration bowed to small bus operators' demands for a 75 percent discount on vehicle inspection fees following a rally staged by up to 1,000 bus drivers at City Hall on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Fitria, Merani intend to take part in SEA Games
Fitria, Merani intend to take part in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Karate-Do Federation (FORKI) gave national women's karatekas Fitria Mega and Merani Mega Sjaukat five days to reconsider their decision to leave the Institut Karate Indonesia (Inkai) karate school.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Dismissed workers threaten to occupy Shangri-La hotel
Dismissed workers threaten to occupy Shangri-La hotel JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of employees of the Shangri-La Hotel staged a rally in front of the Hotel on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Thursday and threatened to occupy the building if the management failed to reemploy dismissed workers.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
E. Timor militiaman gets 12 years
E. Timor militiaman gets 12 years DILI (AP): In the first successful prosecution for the destruction of East Timor in 1999, an international court sentenced a pro-Indonesian militiaman to 12 years in prison for murder.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Government prepares a new emergency law
Government prepares a new emergency law JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a new emergency law, replacing a previous law drafted during the rule of former president B.J. Habibie which has not been enforced due to strong public opposition, a minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
'Becak' restricted from main roads
'Becak' restricted from main roads BOGOR (JP): The city administration here will issue a regulation in the near future banning three-wheeled transportation, or becak, from major streets.City administration secretary Itoch Tochija told reporters recently that the new ruling was not aimed at...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Laos says bridge was bombed
Laos says bridge was bombed BANGKOK (Agencies): Laos said on Thursday a bomb planted by "bad people" had caused an explosion which injured at least nine people on a bridge linking the country with Thailand.
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Closer ties with Myanmar
Closer ties with Myanmar BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai Rak Thai party, which is set to form Thailand's next coalition government, plans to forge closer ties with Myanmar, a report said on Thursday.The Bangkok Post said the party's deputy leader Pitak Intrawithayanunt told a senior foreign affairs...
Fri, 26 Jan 2001
Malaysia hopes to do well from SEA Games
Malaysia hopes to do well from SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia hopes to earn more than 4 million ringgit (US$1.06 million) as host of the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September.Berita Harian daily reported multinational film producer Konica has signed an endorsement deal for $1 million.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Court examines PRD's evidence
Court examines PRD's evidence JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court judges trying a lawsuit filed by the Democratic People's Party (PRD) against a number of former top state officials examined on Wednesday the written evidence presented by lawyers of the plaintiff.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Non-seeded clubs fight hard for quarters tickets
Non-seeded clubs fight hard for quarters ticketsBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): The competition between non-Javan badminton clubs turned out to be fierce on the second day of the Inter-club National Badminton Championships as they all had to work hard to earn their...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
ASEAN chief commends Arroyo
ASEAN chief commends Arroyo JAKARTA (AFP): The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has congratulated new Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and expressed confidence in her support of the regional body.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl Raya Sayan (Phone: 0361 979253), until Feb. 10.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Sampang chiefs demand regent
Sampang chiefs demand regent SURABAYA, East Java: Some 182 village chiefs from Sampang on Madura island met here on Wednesday with East Java Governor Imam Utomo to demand the immediate installation of regent elect Fadhillah Budiono.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bush administration pledges support to Jakarta: Envoy
Bush administration pledges support to Jakarta: Envoy JAKARTA (JP): The administration of new U.S. President George W. Bush pledged to continue supporting Indonesia's democratization process, Washington's envoy to Jakarta said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Subdistrict councils cost Rp1.5b a month
Subdistrict councils cost Rp1.5b a month JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will have to spend at least Rp 1.5 billion (US$160,000) every month when subdistrict councils make their debut in February.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Pension funds can freely invest in govt bonds
Pension funds can freely invest in govt bonds JAKARTA (JP): The finance ministry will soon issue a new ruling allowing the country's pension funds to invest up to 100 percent of their money in government bonds, director general of financial institutions Darmin Nasution said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Astra to buy local steel for own use
Astra to buy local steel for own use JAKARTA (JP): Car manufacturer PT Toyota Astra Motors has agreed to purchase steel products from PT Krakatau Steel for the manufacture of its Kijang van.According to an agreement signed on Wednesday, Astra will initially purchase 160 tons of steel worth Rp 480...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Government may reduce CPO export tax between 2 and 3%
Government may reduce CPO export tax between 2 and 3% JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Luhut Pandjaitan said on Wednesday that the government would not eliminate the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) but may reduce it to between 2 percent and 3 percent from the current 5 percent.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
PDI-P denies supporting Muladi, Bagir Manan
PDI-P denies supporting Muladi, Bagir Manan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction at the House of Representatives made a surprising move on Wednesday, denying responsibility in the latest controversy of the Supreme Court chief election.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Police to work with Kopassus to free hostages
Police to work with Kopassus to free hostages JAKARTA (JP): Police will coordinate with the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) to rescue the 16 hostages currently being held by separatist rebels at a remote jungle location in Irian Jaya, National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bali traditional institutions under question
Bali traditional institutions under questionBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The beautiful and pristine Beratan Lake in Bedugul, one of Bali's famous tourist resorts, located 60 kilometers north of Denpasar, recently witnessed a tragedy that cost the life of 55-year-old Djohny Leopato.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Mahathir misses New Year fun
Mahathir misses New Year fun KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad skipped a couple of functions to mark the Chinese New Year due to a bout of flu, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Prosecutor investigated
Prosecutor investigated YOGYAKARTA: A local prosecutor was suspended here on Wednesday for allegedly extorting Rp 5 million (US$470) from a defendant.Suratno, a prosecutor at the Yogyakarta prosecutor's office, was suspended pending investigation into the case, the Yogyakarta prosecutor's office...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
NU clerics warn House against toppling Gus Dur
NU clerics warn House against toppling Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Some 40 clerics from East Java on Wednesday warned certain groups in the House of Representatives against toppling President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, saying such action would incite unrest among the people and ulemas in the province.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Cell phone thief shot dead
Cell phone thief shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives shot dead an alleged cellular phone thief at midnight on Tuesday when he attempted to escape arrest at the Coca Cola intersection in North Jakarta.The city police chief of detectives for general crimes, Comr.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Persebaya beats Persema in Bank Mandiri league
Persebaya beats Persema in Bank Mandiri league JAKARTA (JP): Favorite Persebaya Surabaya overcame Persema Malang 1-0 on Wednesday at the 10 Nopember stadium in Surabaya during the first leg of the eastern division of the Bank Mandiri soccer league.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Govt to spend $45m on fishing ports
Govt to spend $45m on fishing ports JAKARTA (JP): The government will spend about US$45 million this year to expand two major fishing ports in Bitung, North Sulawesi, and Tual, Maluku, a minister said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Lippo bank responds
Lippo bank responds In response to Mrs. Yuni Trianingsih's letter to Bisnis Indonesia also covered by The Jakarta Post on Jan. 16, 2001, please allow me to respond on behalf of Lippo Bank.We at Lippo Bank appreciate customer comments because it highlights the continual need to improve our services,...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Tommy's bank accounts have yet to be frozen
Tommy's bank accounts have yet to be frozen JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office remains unable to order that bank accounts in the name of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra be blocked as it has yet to receive a list of account numbers from Bank Indonesia, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Horta wants better U.S.-RI military ties
Horta wants better U.S.-RI military ties JAKARTA (JP): A senior East Timor official called on Washington on Wednesday to resume military ties with Jakarta, saying this would significantly improve security along the border of East Timor."I will be talking with our friends in the U.S.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Asian currencies steady in thin trade
Asian currencies steady in thin trade SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were steady to marginally firmer mid-afternoon Wednesday in subdued trading, with most regional participants absent due to the Lunar New Year celebrations, dealers said.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
History's lesson
History's lesson For those with a feeling for humor there may be something comical in the confrontation currently taking place between President Abdurrahman Wahid and the House of Representatives' special committee investigating the Bulog and Brunei scandals.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Hypertension might be fatal
Hypertension might be fatalFrom Suara KaryaIndonesia's hypertension cases are increasing from year to year. It "strikes" urban as well as rural societies with quite an apprehensive percentage. Hypertension is the main cause of strokes.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Not possible to split Bogor
Not possible to split BogorFrom Rakyat MerdekaMy understanding of the current reform is that it is improving things drastically, not only the system but also the character of the people.We have been "indoctrinated" with reports of on-going changes taking place in all fields in our country.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Mad cow crisis 'has RI within its reach'
Mad cow crisis 'has RI within its reach' LONDON (Reuters): Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Sri Lanka may become the next victims of mad cow disease after buying potentially tainted animal feed from Britain at the height of the UK epidemic, scientists said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Rupiah Rates Jan.24
Rupiah Rates Jan.24 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,893.00 9,893.00 9,346.00 9,440.00Australian dollar 1 4,926.72 5,485.67 5,177.68 5,234.48Austrian schilling 1 604.14 672.58 634.92 641.78Belgian franc 1 206.08 229.42 216.58 218.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Silver industry in Bali facing trying period
Silver industry in Bali facing trying period DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): In addition to its elaborate gold jewelry, gold-thread textiles, garments, wooden and bamboo handicrafts, Bali is also well-known for its silver products.