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Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Buses on the move again
Buses on the move again SURABAYA, East Java: About half of the bus operators whose drivers went on strike the previous day began operating on Tuesday, the head of City Land Transportation Agency's sub- terminal section Indra Gani saidFearful of vandalism and angry mobs who have set fire to several...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,878.00 9,878.00 9,331.00 9,425.00Australian dollar 1 4,945.93 5,507.97 5,198.30 5,255.38Austrian schilling 1 607.25 676.37 638.24 645.35Belgian franc 1 207.14 230.72 217.71 220.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Police reveal dossiers on Elize, mother Sonya
Police reveal dossiers on Elize, mother Sonya JAKARTA (JP): While suggesting that fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra was the one ultimately responsible for the recent arrest of Elize Maria Tuwahatu, 33, for possession of three bombs at the Indonesia-in-Miniature Recreational Park (TMII), the...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Rizal urges action to prevent industries from leaving RI
Rizal urges action to prevent industries from leaving RI JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli has asked the related ministries to take immediate action to prevent foreign electronics and shoe manufacturers from leaving the country.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
At least 1,041 killed in Aceh in first two weeks of the year
At least 1,041 killed in Aceh in first two weeks of the year JAKARTA (JP): Aceh's Human Rights Care Forum (FP-HAM Aceh) in Banda Aceh on Tuesday claimed that 1,041 people have been killed in various incidents in Aceh during the first two weeks of the year.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
IBRA assuages concerns over banks' capital rule
IBRA assuages concerns over banks' capital rule JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency Edwin Gerungan said on Tuesday that the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) levels of Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) and Bank Universal were 6.75 percent and 4.75 percent respectively.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Court delays Panca verdict
Court delays Panca verdict JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Commercial Court delayed on Tuesday its verdict on a bankruptcy petition filed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) against PT Panca Overseas Finance.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Another shakeup at IBRA
Another shakeup at IBRA There must have been something fundamentally amiss in the way the government oversees the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) that has prompted so many shakeups in the agency's top management within less than three years of its operations.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Councillors buy new cars
Councillors buy new carsFrom Pikiran RakyatReferring to a report on what happened in West Java Council in Pikiran Rakyat of Jan. 16, 2001, I would like to express my concern. As a West Javanese, I am very concerned about the reported desire of the council to buy new cars for all councillors despite...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
30,000 civilian guards to secure Chinese new year
30,000 civilian guards to secure Chinese new year JAKARTA (JP): Some 30,000 civilian guards have been assigned to assist security forces uphold a peaceful Chinese new year celebration on Wednesday.Head of the Indonesian Chinese Cultural Preservation Foundation Acai told reporters, after a meeting...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Train passenger loses an eye
Train passenger loses an eye BANDUNG: Parlindungan Tampubolon, a 33-year-old train passenger, lost his left eye when a piece of broken glass from a train window struck him in the face on Saturday.The spokesman for railway company PT KAI's Bandung office, Akhmad Sujadi, confirmed the incident on...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Board examines proposed site for new bus station
Board examines proposed site for new bus station JAKARTA (JP): New estimates on the cost of relocating the overcrowded Pulogadung bus terminal in East Jakarta reveal that the city administration could save Rp 12 billion (US$12.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Tigers extend truce as heavy fighting grips Sri Lanka
Tigers extend truce as heavy fighting grips Sri Lanka COLOMBO (AFP): Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers extended their unilateral truce by one month as heavy fighting raged on Tuesday in Jaffna with troops trying to retake lost territory, officials said.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Sapuan denies embezzling Rp 35b in Bulog funds
Sapuan denies embezzling Rp 35b in Bulog funds JAKARTA (JP): Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) deputy chief Sapuan admitted Tuesday that he had disbursed Rp 35 billion (US$3.7 million) from the agency's Yanatera employee foundation but denied he had embezzled the money.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Charcoal-cooked treats beckon at Bumen Jaya
Charcoal-cooked treats beckon at Bumen Jaya JAKARTA (JP): Bumen Jaya, so named because it was reportedly started by people from Kebumen, Central Java, is famed for its mutton fried rice and boiled noodles.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Three clubs fined after failing to stop chaos
Three clubs fined after failing to stop chaos JAKARTA (JP): The disciplinary commission of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) fined three clubs on Tuesday which failed to stop chaos during their first round matches of the Bank Mandiri soccer league.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Ultrajaya issues Rp 250b in bonds to finance expansion
Ultrajaya issues Rp 250b in bonds to finance expansion JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed beverage producer PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Company plans to issue bonds worth up to Rp 250 billion (US$26.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Eurico resists UN team probe over rights abuse
Eurico resists UN team probe over rights abuse JAKARTA (JP): Former East Timorese prointegration leader Eurico Guterres said on Tuesday he would not submit to questioning by a UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) team probing 1999 human rights abuses in the former Indonesian...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Police check with producers over TNT in Elize's bombs
Police check with producers over TNT in Elize's bombs JAKARTA (JP): The police are checking into the possibility that two sticks of TNT seized at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) on Friday came from weapons and ammunition manufacturer PT Pindad or explosives manufacturer PT Dahana.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Ananda challenged by newcomers
Ananda challenged by newcomers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola will face a tough challenge from newcomers in his second year racing at the International Automobile Federation (FIA) F3000 World Championship.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Steaming shabu-shabu at Aoki restaurant
Steaming shabu-shabu at Aoki restaurant JAKARTA (JP): With sheets of rain falling on the city seemingly every day, now is the perfect time to find comfort and warmth in an exquisite bowl of shabu-shabu.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Nine more police, military officers arrested in Ambon
Nine more police, military officers arrested in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): After arresting five police and military officers a day before, Ambon joint security forces on Tuesday arrested nine more police and military officers in connection with recent bloody incidents which have claimed more than 10...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
The latent dangers of extremism
The latent dangers of extremismBy Sidhesh Kaul JAKARTA (JP): Conditions in Indonesia are just right for extremists to come goose-stepping into the theater -- high unemployment, economic disparity, a divided society, a bickering polity and an unstable government.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Official warns city residents of flooding
Official warns city residents of flooding JAKARTA (JP): Torrential rainfall on Monday night served as a warning to city residents of flooding during the ongoing wet season, an official said on Tuesday.Head of the City Public Works Agency Fadly Katib said the heavy rain had caused water in the city...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Rift over selection of Chief Justice continues
Rift over selection of Chief Justice continues JAKARTA (JP): House of Representative's Commission II on Legal and Home Affairs decided on Tuesday to keep the two candidates previously proposed for the Chief Justice post and suggested a dialog between the House speaker and President to solve the...
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Bank Commonwealth to open more branches
Bank Commonwealth to open more branches JAKARTA (JP): The Australia-based Bank Commonwealth, formerly known as Bank BII Commonwealth, will open four new branches this year as part of its expansion program.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Bank Mandiri profit rising to Rp 2.5t
Bank Mandiri profit rising to Rp 2.5t JAKARTA (JP): The giant state-owned Bank Mandiri expects gross profits to increase to Rp 2.5 trillion (US$269 million) this year from Rp 2.1 trillion last year, the bank's president, E.C.W. Neloe, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Indo-U.S. ties characterized by paranoia to partnership
Indo-U.S. ties characterized by paranoia to partnershipBy Nivedita Mukherjee NEW DELHI: The paradigm shift in Indo-US ties ushered in by the outgoing Clinton administration could be characterized as paranoia to partnership.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
Constitutional methods best for leadership change
Constitutional methods best for leadership change JAKARTA (JP): University rectors asked citizens on Tuesday to pursue a constitutional mechanism should they have plans to unseat Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid from the presidency.
Wed, 24 Jan 2001
W. Java bombing mastermind believed to live in Malaysia
W. Java bombing mastermind believed to live in Malaysia BANDUNG (JP): The manhunt following the Christmas Eve bombings in West Java is moving in the direction of Malaysia, as the alleged mastermind of the fatal acts of terrorism in the province is said to live somewhere in the neighboring country.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Honda to boost Asian imports
Honda to boost Asian imports TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's second-biggest automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Monday it planned to expand domestic sales of cheap motorcycles made at its plants in Asia to cash in on growing demand for cut-price vehicles.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
120 golfers compete in Kosaido circuit
120 golfers compete in Kosaido circuit JAKARTA (JP): One hundred and 20 female golfers will compete in the US$75,000 Kosaido Ladies Asia Golf Circuit at the Ciputra Golf and Country Club, Surabaya, from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Garbage adds refugee problems
Garbage adds refugee problems ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: As if East Timorese refugees in camps across Belu regency did not have enough problems already, they now have a new menacing problem -- what to do with mountains of garbage.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Juan refuses to answer questions over bunker
Juan refuses to answer questions over bunker JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon refused on Monday to answer police questions over his alleged role in obstructing their efforts to locate an underground bunker in the house of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Construction of Plaza Kelapa Gading halted
Construction of Plaza Kelapa Gading halted JAKARTA (JP): The construction project of Plaza Kelapa Gading in Kelapa Gading Barat subdistrict of north Jakarta has temporarily been halted until the city administration issues a building permit (IMB), an official said on Monday.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Cheap land sought for new terminal
Cheap land sought for new terminal JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has recommended two separate plots of land that could house the new bus terminal to replace the overcrowded Pulogadung terminal.One of the plots belongs to state housing company PT Perumnas and the other to private...
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Non-military action preferred on hostage case
Non-military action preferred on hostage case JAYAPURA (JP): Army deputy chief Lt. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri and Deputy chief of Irian Jaya police Brig. Gen. Moersoedidarno Moerhadi said in separate interviews on Monday that military action would be the last resort to free the 16 people taken hostage by...
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Soldiers told to remain firm in face of plot to ruin Army's image
Soldiers told to remain firm in face of plot to ruin Army's image JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told soldiers on Monday not to be discouraged by claims by certain groups that the military was behind all the security problems in the country.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Corruption 'from state palace to political parties'
Corruption 'from state palace to political parties' JAKARTA (JP): Unlike in the past, political parties are now the vanguard of corruption in the country, as a result of democratization and decentralization, the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) revealed in its year-end report on Monday.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Centris expects higher revenues
Centris expects higher revenues JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed transportation company PT Centris Multipersada Pratama Tbk (CMPP) estimates its pretax profit this year will increase by about 50 percent to Rp 6.4 billion ($673,700) from Rp 4.2 billion last year, a company executive has said.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Foreign investors resist Indonesian temptation
Foreign investors resist Indonesian temptation HONG KONG (Reuters): Indonesia's Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) wants to clean up the country's biggest financial messes this year, but success hinges on finding a way to tempt back badly burned and deeply skeptical foreign investors.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Eurico trial to continue
Eurico trial to continue JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta District Court decided on Monday to continue the trial of East Timorese militia leader Eurico Guterres, who is standing trial on charges of inciting violence.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Bantul builds industrial estate to woo investors
Bantul builds industrial estate to woo investors BANTUL, Yogyakarta (JP): The Bantul regency in Yogyakarta province is developing a 55-hectare industrial estate in Piyungan subdistrict in a bid to lure investors into the regency.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Obituary
Obituary Veteran writer Slamet Soeseno, 73, died at his office here on Monday morning, stunning his colleagues and family.Soeseno, a special editor of Intisari monthly, one of the publications of Gramedia group, and the chief editor of Trubus agriculture magazine, collapsed and died in front of a...
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Penguin expands to RI, KL
Penguin expands to RI, KL SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Penguin Boat International Ltd said it has established offices in Indonesia, Malaysia and East Timor as part of its regional expansion strategy.It has incorporated PT Penguin Ferry Jasa in Indonesia with paid up capital of US$400,000, of which 95...
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Badminton coaches to have contract system
Badminton coaches to have contract system JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) plans to employ a contract system for coaches at the Indonesian Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta, as a way to improve the performance of the coaches.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Unleaded premium available by April: Pertamina
Unleaded premium available by April: Pertamina JAKARTA (JP): Following the government's plan to initiate the removal of leaded gasoline from sale in the capital this year, the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina will begin to supply unleaded premium by April 1, 2001.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Cardoso visits East Timor, names new foreign minister
Cardoso visits East Timor, names new foreign minister DILI, East Timor (AP): Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso appointed on Monday a new foreign minister as he arrived in East Timor for a visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with the fledging nation.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
RI to retain 40,000 tons of coffee to prop up prices
RI to retain 40,000 tons of coffee to prop up prices JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to retain up to 40,000 tons of coffee until August this year as part of its commitment to prop up falling coffee prices in the world, Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih said on Monday.
Tue, 23 Jan 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions* Fine Arts by Bandung Young Artists, at Griya Seni Popo Iskandar, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 268 (Phone: 022 2013662), until Jan. 27. * Painting, Ikatan Wanita Pelukis Indonesia, Galeri Hidayat, Jl. Sulanjana 36 (Phone: 022 4208257), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. 27 to Feb.