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Tue, 16 Jan 2001
Hasan's OCA status in question
Hasan's OCA status in question JAKARTA (JP): Vice Chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Harsuki said that the Chairman of the SEAG Federation Tan Sri Imran Ibni Tuanku Jafar had inquired about the legal status of the OCA's Vice President for the Southeast Asia zone Mohammad 'Bob' Hasan...
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
KL to finalize SEAG events next month
KL to finalize SEAG events next month JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Federation will finalize the number of sports event to be featured in the 2001 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 15.However, within one month of the finalization, some participating countries are still trying to...
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
RI still needs time to deal with the digital era
RI still needs time to deal with the digital eraBy Rhenald Kasali Jakarta (JP): We step into 2001 with a number of arguments among economists who say that many of those who claim to be economists do not understand the actual condition of our economy.
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
RP ship captured for carrying guns
RP ship captured for carrying guns AMBON, Maluku: The Indonesian Navy captured a traditional vessel from the Philippines carrying six guns and 454 bullets in the waters off Maluku islands, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
GAM and violence
GAM and violence In Kompas on Jan. 12, 2001 I read on page 12 that according to the President's spokesman Yahya Staquf the government has achieved positive success in managing to persuade GAM to stop using violent methods to pursue their own goals.
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions* Fine Arts by Bandung Young Artists, 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. 14.
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
Dossiers on Ajinomoto case sent to Jakarta
Dossiers on Ajinomoto case sent to Jakarta SURABAYA (JP): The East Java Police sent on Monday the dossiers on four PT Ajinomoto officials, accused of violating the Consumer Protection Law, to National Police Headquarters in Jakarta.
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
How successful is Internet business in Indonesia?
How successful is Internet business in Indonesia?By Jon Minofri Jakarta (JP): Internet implementation in the business world has led to a new terminology: The New Economy. It is a pity that not all companies call themselves the successful New Economy.
Tue, 16 Jan 2001
RI, Singapore mend ties with gas project
RI, Singapore mend ties with gas project SINGAPORE (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong jointly launched a landmark gas pipeline project on Monday, signaling both countries remained good neighbors despite recent strained relations.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
The Indonesian raft is adrift
The Indonesian raft is adriftBy Ronald G. Pate JAKARTA (JP): Happy and contented people do not demonstrate. They do not form gangs to meet out their idea of morality and justice. They do not kill their neighbor because he practices a different religion.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
New minimum wage effective on Feb. 1
New minimum wage effective on Feb. 1 JAKARTA (JP): The new monthly minimum wage in the capital will take effect on Feb. 1 after a one-month delay, a top official said on Friday.Deputy Governor for Social Affairs Djailani said the postponement was needed to give the city administration enough time...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Govt to probe Soehartos' assets in N. Zealand
Govt to probe Soehartos' assets in N. Zealand JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Saturday his office will send a team to locate the hidden assets and wealth belonging to former president Soeharto's family and cronies in New Zealand.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Van der Horst to be relisted
Van der Horst to be relisted SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's engineering company Van der Horst, whose shares have been suspended for almost two years, may soon be relisted, the Straits Times reported Saturday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Maninjau lake on the rise
Maninjau lake on the rise PADANG, West Sumatra: One of West Sumatra's most famous lake, Maninjau lake, is showing signs of an increase in its water level which has seen a significant drop in recent weeks.As of Sunday, the water level was recorded at 463.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Poso again tense
Poso again tense POSO, Central Sulawesi: The situation in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, remained tense on Sunday after a recurrence of unrest during the past week.The situation threatened to escalate into open conflict when it was discovered that a resident of Sayo district, Jismanto, died in...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Beware of New Order supporters: PKB
Beware of New Order supporters: PKB JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) faction at the House of Representatives (DPR) called on the nation on Saturday to repel remaining supporters of the former corrupt and repressive New Order regime who were trying to disrupt the national reform...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
VP to visit India in March: President
VP to visit India in March: President JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Sunday that Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri would visit India in March to enhance bilateral relationships between the two countries."Ibu Megawati will visit India in March.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Japan concerned with Indonesia's problems
Japan concerned with Indonesia's problemsBy: Kornelius Purba KOBE, Japan (JP): Japanese Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa expressed great concern over the problems Indonesia is facing in implementing its commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during two separate meetings with his...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Business confidence index falls in November
Business confidence index falls in November JAKARTA (JP): The business confidence index fell by 1.5 percent in November as a result of falling hopes in business prospects, according to a survey made by the Danareksa Research Institute.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
PDI-P to expel Tangerang council speaker Gian
PDI-P to expel Tangerang council speaker Gian TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang mayoralty council speaker Gian Sugiharsono is on the list of errant Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) members who are facing expulsion from the party, a party official announced on Sunday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
RP, U.S. promoting biotech
RP, U.S. promoting biotech MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and the United States are jointly undertaking a five-year program aimed at enhancing biotech research here, a presidential palace statement said Sunday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Axis force 'no longer supports President'
Axis force 'no longer supports President' JAKARTA (JP): The Axis Force, a loose coalition of the National Mandate Party (PAN) and several Islamic parties, which was the key in getting Abdurrahman Wahid elected president, has withdrawn their support, top alliance leader Amien Rais said on Sunday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
PDI-P supporters told to prevent violence
PDI-P supporters told to prevent violence JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri marked the party's 28th anniversary on Sunday with a call for her supporters to block attempts to instigate violence.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Prosecutors to file Beddu charges
Prosecutors to file Beddu charges JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors plan to either bring corruption charges on Monday against former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Beddu Amang, or to extend his house arrest status for another 30 days, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Deported workers transit at Belawan
Deported workers transit at Belawan MEDAN, North Sumatra: As of the second week of this month, Malaysia has deported 725 illegal Indonesian migrant workers through Belawan seaport, 38 kilometer south of here, since the beginning of this year.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
PSM defeats Persipura 3-0
PSM defeats Persipura 3-0 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Host and defending champion PSM Makassar proved it deserved to gain the title last season as it managed to upbeat Persipura Jayapura 3-0 in the kick off of the seventh Bank Mandiri Indonesian soccer league (Ligina) at the Mattoangin stadium...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
ASEAN sets itself as a tourist destination
ASEAN sets itself as a tourist destination BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday launched an international campaign to market the 10-nation region as a tourism destination.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Why not learn from the past?
Why not learn from the past? I suppose the bluntness, negativity and lack of finesse of your comment on my article titled Hitler to Soeharto -- a Western continuum should come as no surprise, given that Indonesian society is currently suffering from similar symptoms.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Talismans no help to illegal job-seekers
Talismans no help to illegal job-seekers KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Fifty-five Indonesian job-seekers put their hope on talismans to help them sneak into Malaysia, but their attempt was foiled by marine police, a report said Friday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Contest of power is absurd
Contest of power is absurdFrom Rakyat MerdekaMass radicalism will find fertile ground if groups in favor of and against President Abdurrahman Wahid are allowed to mobilize their followers. Those who will be gripped by the greatest worry will be the common people, who have never bothered about the...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Ryaas believes Gus Dur will OK his resignation
Ryaas believes Gus Dur will OK his resignation JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Administrative Reforms Ryaas Rasyid hinted on Saturday that there should not be a problem with his resignation proposal as both President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri had likely endorsed...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Japan to send IT mission to SE Asia
Japan to send IT mission to SE Asia BANGKOK (Dow Jones): Japan will dispatch a government mission to four Southeast Asian countries this week to discuss their demands for an information technology support plan, that Japan pledged last year to provide with US$15 billion, Japanese government...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
BI's bank supervision role may be cut
BI's bank supervision role may be cut JAKARTA (JP): The government and the House of Representatives special team on the amendment of the central bank law have agreed to axe the banking supervision function of Bank Indonesia much sooner than the initial plan at the end of 2002.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Three missing in Parangtritis
Three missing in Parangtritis YOGYAKARTA: Three swimmers were still missing Sunday night after being swept away by the notorious currents at Parangtritis beach.The three swimmers as of 7 p.m. Sunday had not been found despite the efforts of search and rescue teams who immediately began to comb the...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
City to raise fines, councillor reveals
City to raise fines, councillor reveals JAKARTA (JP): The maximum fine for people violating city bylaws will be increased by 100 times from Rp 50,000 (US$5.2) to Rp 5 million, chief of the City Council's Commission A for Administrative Affairs Binsar Tambunan said on Sunday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Vietnam overtakes Indonesia in world coffee production
Vietnam overtakes Indonesia in world coffee production JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's position as the world's third largest coffee producer after Brazil and Columbia has been taken by Vietnam due to a fall in local coffee production, according to the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Govt moves to upgrade students' English skills
Govt moves to upgrade students' English skills JAKARTA (JP): The government will be launching a program to help vocational school students improve their communication skills in English.Director for Vocational Training and Education Gatot Hari Priowirjanto said the program will be offered to...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Samator, Bank BNI grab volleyball title
Samator, Bank BNI grab volleyball title JAKARTA (JP): Home favorite Bank BNI women's volleyball club has retained the 2000 national volleyball league title while East Java-based Samator outclassed Bank BNI for the men's title.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Why not export Ajinomoto?
Why not export Ajinomoto?From Suara KaryaAlthough President Abdurrahman Wahid has stressed that Ajinomoto's products are halal (religiously rightful), I have more confidence in the instruction issued by the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) to the effect that Ajinomoto products are haram...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
President-House showdown imminent
President-House showdown imminent JAKARTA (JP): A showdown between the House of Representatives and President Abdurrahman Wahid looks increasingly unavoidable in the near future since the latter has asserted that he would not fulfill any summons by the legislature.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
People near Merapi told to prepare to evacuate
People near Merapi told to prepare to evacuate YOGYAKARTA (JP): People living in villages at the foot of Mount Merapi have been told to prepare themselves for evacuation after the volcano spewed lava and steam beginning early Sunday, a volcanologist said.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
More tourists visit Jakarta
More tourists visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Foreign tourists arrival in the city increased by 20.8 percent last year compared to the previous year, an official said on Saturday.Head of the City Tourism Agency Parlindungan Hutabarat said 1,098,521 tourists from numerous countries visited Jakarta...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Angry protests over RP dump reopening
Angry protests over RP dump reopening MANILA (Reuters): Angry residents of Rizal province near the Philippine capital tried on Sunday to block garbage trucks passing to a landfill site temporarily reopened to ease Manila's mounting rubbish problem.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Forewarned is forearmed
Forewarned is forearmed It can only be taken as proof of the much-diminished credibility of the administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid that assurances given over the weekend have done little to calm the fear that exists among the public of massive unrest erupting on Monday, when the House of...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Islamic village to be built in Yogyakarta
Islamic village to be built in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta Sultan Hemengkubuwono X, who is also the governor of Yogyakarta, and chairman of the International Islamic Development (PII) Foundation Muchrim Hakim signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding on the building of an...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Bangladesh on alert, awaits talks with Myanmar
Bangladesh on alert, awaits talks with Myanmar COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters): Bangladesh said on Sunday its troops were ready to respond quickly if Myanmar soldiers opened fire across the countries' border or if Myanmar resumes construction of a dam on the Naf border river.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Hyperlinks aide navigation
Hyperlinks aide navigationBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Up until two decades ago, when people still used a Royal or Olympia typewriter to produce stories, manuscripts and novels, we had to work mostly in a linear manner. We would start at the beginning and work our way to the end.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Asia can withstand U.S. economic slowdown: ADB
Asia can withstand U.S. economic slowdown: ADB KOBE, Japan (Dow Jones): Slower growth in the U.S. won't inflict much damage on Asia, especially given the rise in intraregional trade in recent years, the president of the Asian Development Bank said Saturday.Dwindling demand in the U.S.
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:30 Technology 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Children's Program 4:30 Quiz 5:00 News 5:30 Culture 6:00 Village News 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Music 9:00 Film: Under Sea Explorer 10:00...
Mon, 15 Jan 2001
Several high schools declare Monday a holiday
Several high schools declare Monday a holiday JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of possible unrest over the planned mobilization of both pro- and anti-President Abdurrahman Wahid supporters, at least 13 state high schools in Central Jakarta will halt their activities on Monday.