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Thu, 25 Jan 2001
DEATH TOLL
DEATH TOLLCorrection: The article At least 1,041 killed in Aceh in first two weeks of the year in Wednesday's newspaper was incorrect. The quoted death toll was for the period from Jan. 1, 2000, to Jan. 15, 2001, not for the first two weeks of the year. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bakrie shifts business focus to infrastructure industry
Bakrie shifts business focus to infrastructure industry JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie Brothers will focus its business on the steel-based and telecommunications infrastructure industry following the approval of its debt restructuring deal.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bali's Chinese celebrate Lunar New Year in freedom
Bali's Chinese celebrate Lunar New Year in freedomBy Murdani Usman DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Thousands of Chinese in Bali celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday at several temples in Kuta, Denpasar and other sites on the island.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Provinces demand better chances for their shuttlers
Provinces demand better chances for their shuttlers BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Badminton officials from out-of-Java provinces demanded better opportunities for their shuttlers in order to catch up with Java-based players while at the same time admitting a wide gap of achievement between...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
One dead as fresh violence erupts in C. Maluku
One dead as fresh violence erupts in C. Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh violence erupted in Hatualang village in Pirus district, West Seram island in Central Maluku on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a soldier."Around 6 a.m.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bus company tries to stem burden of debt
Bus company tries to stem burden of debt JAKARTA (JP): In an urgent attempt to make up for the removal of a government subsidy next month, the state bus company PPD plans to sell some of its bus compounds and increase the daily rental fee charged to drivers.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Arroyo gets crucial support, consolidates grip on power
Arroyo gets crucial support, consolidates grip on power MANILA (Reuters): New Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo consolidated her grip on power on Wednesday when a coalition of parties backing her wrested control of the House of Representatives from deposed leader Joseph Estrada's...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Newmont in new environmental row with fresh leak
Newmont in new environmental row with fresh leakBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Mining firm PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (PT NNT) said a leak had occurred on the tailing pipeline from its operation in the western half of Sumbawa Island, West Nusa Tenggara, but claimed that everything was under control.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Streets vendors rally against ban
Streets vendors rally against ban DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of street vendors staged peaceful rally here on Wednesday protesting a recently-issued decree that bans them from doing business at the famous Sanur beach area.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
RI to reduce Henry Dunant Center's role
RI to reduce Henry Dunant Center's role JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab confirmed on Wednesday the plan to reduce the role of the Swiss- based Henry Dunant Center in mediating talks with the Acehnese as the government has decided to involve all dissenting Aceh factions in...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Swimmers have chance to rejoin SEA Games
Swimmers have chance to rejoin SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Three national men's swimmers still have a chance to compete in the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September despite the fact that they were excluded from the decentralized training program.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Appeal for unity
Appeal for unity Since the transfer of the presidency from Soeharto to Habibie and at the present under the administration of Abdurrahman Wahid, the economic recovery of this republic has remained a big question mark. The exchange rate of the rupiah to the U.S.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Manila denies Estrada's claim to presidency
Manila denies Estrada's claim to presidency MANILA (AP): The government moved on Wednesday to prevent former President Joseph Estrada from making any legal claim to the presidency as tax collectors froze one of his bank accounts amid an investigation that he grew rich off bribes and kickbacks.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Consumer confidence index stable: Danareksa
Consumer confidence index stable: Danareksa JAKARTA (JP): The consumer confidence index, made up of the present situation index and the expectations index, showed little movement in December, according to a survey by the Danareksa Research Institute.The index was at 56.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Students deliver political message with their art
Students deliver political message with their artBy Matdon BANDUNG (JP): Five young artists have come together for an exhibition with the provocative title "Dasar Babi-Babi. Hancurkan Sisa-Sisa Orde Baru, Golkar + Militerisme" (You pigs! Crush the remaining elements of the New Order, Golkar and...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Lawyers' code of ethics not morally binding: Expert
Lawyers' code of ethics not morally binding: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Many lawyers violate the professional code of ethics as the rules are not morally binding while the existing supervisory bodies do not work, a legal expert said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Business comes to a halt for Chinese New Year
Business comes to a halt for Chinese New Year JAKARTA (JP): Business downtown was mostly on hold on Wednesday as people celebrated Chinese New Year.Most of the stores in the Glodok and Harco electronic centers, and in Pasar Pagi, Mangga Dua and ITC (International Trade Center) shopping centers,...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
8.5 million children drop out, face school dropout this year
8.5 million children drop out, face school dropout this year JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 8.5 million children of elementary and junior high school age in Indonesia have either already dropped out or are likely to drop out of school this year, the National Movement of Foster Parents Foundation...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Ministers deny companies relocating their plants
Ministers deny companies relocating their plants JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan denied on Wednesday reports claiming that some export-oriented companies had fled Indonesia in fear of rampant labor disputes.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Nine Thais injured at Lao border post
Nine Thais injured at Lao border post BANGKOK (AP): An explosion rocked a border and immigration checkpoint in Laos, just across the Mekong river from Thailand, injuring at least nine Thai tourists, police said.They said the explosion appears to have been caused by a bomb.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Luxury tax imposed on 41 products
Luxury tax imposed on 41 products JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed a luxury sales tax of between 10 percent and 75 percent on 41 items of consumer goods including small size television sets and other home appliances.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Courts urged to proceed with Syahril's trial
Courts urged to proceed with Syahril's trial JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors urged the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday to proceed with the corruption trial of Bank Indonesia governor Syahril Sabirin.Chief prosecutor Y.W.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 24, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,725 25 27,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 0 362,500 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Images of Bali through the lens of Paul Spies
Images of Bali through the lens of Paul Spies JAKARTA (JP): When he first set foot on Java in the 1920s, Paul Spies probably had no idea that he would gain a reputation for his photographic documentation of the then Dutch East Indies.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Helicopter crashes in Ancol
Helicopter crashes in Ancol JAKARTA (JP): Two people survived a helicopter crash uninjured on Wednesday when the aircraft belonging to PT Heli Zona attempted an emergency landing on a golf course on the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol recreation site in North Jakarta.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Anwar denied surgery overseas
Anwar denied surgery overseas KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The Malaysian government said on Wednesday that jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim's request for spinal surgery abroad was unjustified as treatment was available locally.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Eighty coaches invited for a refresher course
Eighty coaches invited for a refresher course JAKARTA (JP): Eighty coaches from 29 sports organizations are expected to join the refresher course that is to be staged by the National Sports Council (KONI) as a way of improving their skills in grooming athletes prior to the 2001 Southeast Asian...
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
Bogor to build five overpasses
Bogor to build five overpasses BOGOR (JP): The Bogor mayoralty administration will begin construction on five overpasses to ease traffic on streets that intersect railway tracks.Administration secretary Itoch Tochija said on Tuesday each overpass would cost the mayoralty between Rp 20 billion (US$2.
Thu, 25 Jan 2001
PBVSI to stage All-Star match
PBVSI to stage All-Star match JAKARTA (JP): Twenty men's and 20 women's volleyball players will compete in an All-Star game on Sunday at the Senayan indoor stadium.The chief of the organizing committee, Hanny Surkatty, said on Tuesday the players were chosen by volleyball fans during the 2000...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Players complain about hot stadium and scoring board
Players complain about hot stadium and scoring board BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Some price had to be paid by the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) to achieve its ambition to spread the sport throughout the country by staging the national championship outside Java.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Garuda finalizes restructuring of US$1.4b in debt
Garuda finalizes restructuring of US$1.4b in debt JAKARTA (JP): The national flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia has almost completed the restructuring of its massive US$1.4 billion debt, according to a senior official at the airline.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
MPR to discuss crucial constitution amendments
MPR to discuss crucial constitution amendments JAKARTA (JP): An ad hoc committee of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for the amendment of the 1945 Constitution will discuss numerous crucial issues that could raise complicated and serious problems for the public, a legislator said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor
Indonesia, Brazil to set up alliance with East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to set up a coalition with East Timor to speed up the recovery agenda in the former Indonesian province.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Hostage negotiations continue in Irian Jaya
Hostage negotiations continue in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Local authorities and community leaders continued negotiations with rebels on Tuesday to free 16 hostages held in a remote jungle location in the province.Irian Jaya Police deputy chief Brig. Gen.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Is the Malay community in Singapore marginalized?
Is the Malay community in Singapore marginalized?By Goh Chok Tong SINGAPORE: I want to use this occasion to focus on your achievements in the last 10 years.In the last century, we were one of the few new countries that made solid progress.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,700 -75 195,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 -5 653,000 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Return of military conservatism, public ignorance
Return of military conservatism, public ignorance The public should watch out for military control of civilian institutions, says political analyst Kusnanto Anggoro of the Jakarta-based Center of Strategic International Studies and a lecturer of post graduate studies at the University of Indonesia.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Pertamina director sued for price hike
Pertamina director sued for price hike JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court began hearing on Tuesday a class action lawsuit filed against the state-owned Pertamina oil and gas company for its "arbitrary" decision to increase the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 40 percent.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Asian currencies mostly down as Japanese yen loses ground
Asian currencies mostly down as Japanese yen loses ground SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies stumbled mid- afternoon Tuesday as the Japanese yen lost ground, and as investors turned their attention to the challenges facing the new Philippine government, dealers said.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Indonesia denies lifting Israel trade barriers
Indonesia denies lifting Israel trade barriers JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, denied on Tuesday that it had lifted trade barriers with Israel, a move that would ignite protests from Islamic groups opposed to ties with the Jewish state.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Seeded teams get easy wins in National Championships
Seeded teams get easy wins in National ChampionshipsBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Fortified by their national shuttlers, seeded teams found no trouble in their campaign on the first day of the Inter-club National Badminton Championship's round-robin tournament at...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Recruitment of the masses
Recruitment of the massesFrom KompasObserving the ever deteriorating political developments occurring in this beloved country of ours, I feel sad and concerned, particularly over the political elite's conduct in administering this country.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Myanmar official warns of HIV, AIDS
Myanmar official warns of HIV, AIDS YANGON (DPA): A senior military leader in Myanmar (Burma) has acknowledged in a published article for the first time that HIV/AIDS poses a threat to his country, official sources disclosed on Tuesday."HIV, AIDS. It's a national cause.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Poster Exhibition Hari Terindah dalam Masa Remajaku, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Feb. 17.Music and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Feasting and festivities for Chinese New Year
Feasting and festivities for Chinese New Year JAKARTA (JP): It's time to feast and relax as Chinese communities all over the world celebrate the Lunar New Year on Wednesday.And many Chinese-Indonesians will have more time on their hands this year, thanks to a holiday for "those who are celebrating"...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
President puts House rift behind
President puts House rift behind JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid put his overnight quarrel with House of Representatives (DPR) over his alleged graft behind him as he invited legislators on Tuesday to a post-Idul Fitri gathering this weekend, two days before they are scheduled...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
RI, Brazil likely to boost bilateral trade relations
RI, Brazil likely to boost bilateral trade relations JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Brazil have the potential to expand their economic relations despite a sharp decline in bilateral trade several years ago, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said here...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Landslide rescue operation continues
Landslide rescue operation continues MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Rescue workers continued digging through the mud on Tuesday in an effort to find victims of the landslides triggered by days of heavy rains on Sangir island, Sangihe Talaud regency, North Sulawesi, that killed at least 34 people.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Young epileptic found drowned
Young epileptic found drowned YOGYAKARTA: A young teenage epileptic fell and drowned to death in a watering well on Sunday afternoon after he apparently had a seizure.Sukiswanto, 18, was getting a pail of water from the 14-meter deep well near his home when it is believed that he had an epileptic...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Akbar-Mega seems to be the best team
Akbar-Mega seems to be the best teamFrom Rakyat MerdekaI am personally of the opinion that the best team to help solve so many pending political and economic problems Indonesia has been facing would be an Akbar-Mega team.