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Mon, 08 Jan 2001
MUI invites top leaders for 'talks'
MUI invites top leaders for 'talks' JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to help the bickering members of the political elite mend their relationships, the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has invited five top national leaders to attend a post-fasting get-together here this week.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Police finally act to stop raids by groups at entertainment centers
Police finally act to stop raids by groups at entertainment centers JAKARTA (JP): The year 2000 was marked by violent raids conducted by the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on several businesses which the Front considered sinful.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Laborers still denied their rights: Pakpahan
Laborers still denied their rights: Pakpahan JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) Muchtar Pakpahan said on Saturday that Indonesian laborers are still unable to freely express their opinions due to the continuing repression of security apparatuses.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Iraq urges OPEC to cut output by up to 2m bpd
Iraq urges OPEC to cut output by up to 2m bpd BAGHDAD (AFP): Iraq's Oil Minister Amer Rashid on Saturday urged OPEC to cut production at its upcoming meeting by up to two million barrels per day (bpd) to stabilize oil prices on the world markets.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Casamayor stays unbeaten
Casamayor stays unbeaten LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP): Unbeaten Joel Casamayor kept his World Boxing Association (WBA) super featherweight title here Saturday, stopping American Roberto Garcia in the ninth round and improving his record to 25-0.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
UK forms new agency to prevent new 'Dr Death'
UK forms new agency to prevent new 'Dr Death' LONDON (Reuters): Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Sunday a new government agency was being created to ensure no one like serial killer Dr Harold Shipman -- who may have murdered up to 300 of his patients -- could ever work in Britain's health service...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Horse racing falls victim to bomb hoax in England
Horse racing falls victim to bomb hoax in England UTTOXETER, England (AFP): A packed horse race meeting in central England was abandoned on Saturday after a hoax call sparked a massive security alert.Police said around 7,000 people were forced to evacuate the course at Uttoxeter in Staffordshire...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
VP visits KL, cements ties with Bangladesh
VP visits KL, cements ties with Bangladesh KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Indonesian Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived on Sunday in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur for a three-day official visit, her first since taking office two years ago.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Improved NGO financing necessary for operations
Improved NGO financing necessary for operations SEOUL: The recent controversy involving one of the nation's leading civic groups, Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice (CCEJ), again brought to the surface a crucial problem facing the nascent civil society in the country in general -- how to...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Russia to delay debt payment
Russia to delay debt payment MOSCOW (AFP): Russia said on Friday it would delay this year's first payments on its US$48 billion debt to the Paris Club of creditor nations, a move described by analysts as a strong-arm negotiating tactic.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
World automakers need to look to their teamwork
World automakers need to look to their teamwork DETROIT, Michigan (AFP): When John Devine joined the world's largest automaker as chief financial officer in December, he cheerfully predicted that General Motors Corp. would be one of the few survivors in a consolidating industry.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Schroeder ends Russian holiday
Schroeder ends Russian holiday MOSKOW (DPA): Sightseeing and a sleigh ride topped the agenda Sunday as German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder wound up what has been officially billed as a private visit to Russia.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Police seize 5 kgs of 'shabu-shabu' in raids
Police seize 5 kgs of 'shabu-shabu' in raids JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives have seized over 5 kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) worth Rp 1.2 billion (US$126,000) and 12,000 ecstasy pills from six suspects in four separate raids conducted between Wednesday and Saturday.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
IBRA faces tough challenges in meeting target
IBRA faces tough challenges in meeting target JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) admitted that the challenges ahead would be "incredibly huge" in meeting its 2001 target.IBRA deputy chairman Slamet Sumantri said that the agency would find it difficult to obtain a good...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
People need reliable leaders
People need reliable leadersFrom Rakyat MerdekaI would like to remind all members of the political elite. This country has been messy for a long time. We need the thinking of honest, bright and reliable people. Don't trick each other and launch statements confusing people.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Estrada asked to take witness stand in trial
Estrada asked to take witness stand in trial MANILA (DPA): Prosecutors in Philippine President Joseph Estrada's trial on Sunday renewed a challenge for the embattled chief executive to take the witness stand and personally deny bribery and corruption charges against him.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Nudist campaigner in court naked
Nudist campaigner in court naked LONDON (Reuters): A British nudist campaigner appeared in court for his trial with nothing on, court officials said.Vincent Bethell, from Coventry in central England, is charged with causing public disorder by refusing to wear clothes in public places on several...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Kufour becomes Ghana's new president
Kufour becomes Ghana's new president ACCRA (AFP): Ghana's longtime ruler Jerry Rawlings on Sunday handed over to his elected successor John Kufour in the country's first peaceful democratic transfer of power since independence in 1957.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Makassar expects more tourists
Makassar expects more tourists MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The province expects some 120,000 foreign tourists in 2001, representing a five percent increase compared to last year, and which would generate some US$750,000 in revenue.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Alonso waits for Minardi
Alonso waits for Minardi MADRID (Reuters): Spanish teenager Fernando Alonso expects to find out within 10 days whether he will drive for the Minardi Formula One racing team next season."In 10 days, more or less, my future will be clear," Alonso said on Saturday."I'm waiting on news from Minardi.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
New Jakarta masterplan justifies past violations
New Jakarta masterplan justifies past violationsBy Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): Without much publicity, the old masterplan of Jakarta 1985-2005 has been replaced by a new one named Jakarta 2010. Local legislation enacted it in June 1999.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Improved public service sought
Improved public service sought JAKARTA (JP): Along with the implementation of regional autonomy on Jan. 1, the Jakarta administration is expected to be able to improve its services to the public, councillors said over the weekend .
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
C. Java MUI chief elected
C. Java MUI chief elected SEMARANG: Amin Sholeh, head of the Hasyim Asy'ari religious school in Bangsri, Jepara, has been elected head of the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) for the 2000-2005 term.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
S'pore IDA offers incentives
S'pore IDA offers incentives SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore is offering tax and other incentives to attract foreign telecommunication companies to invest in the country's upcoming auction of third generation, or 3G, telecommunication network licenses, the...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Soldiers to have e-mail accounts
Soldiers to have e-mail accounts MANILA (DPA): President Joseph Estrada has directed the military to provide all its personnel with e-mail accounts, a government statement said on Sunday.According to the statement, Estrada wanted the e-mail accounts to be established within the year.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Gore presides as Congress certifies Bush's victory
Gore presides as Congress certifies Bush's victory WASHINGTON (AP): With the vanquished Vice President Al Gore presiding, Congress formally anointed George W. Bush as the victor in last year's achingly close and bitterly contested presidential election.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Most regions still confused over autonomy
Most regions still confused over autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Confusion rules the roost in the country's sprawling regions following the inception of autonomy on Jan. 1 due to the absence of technical rulings governing the exercise of authority in certain autonomous sectors, the Forum of Regional...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
FID regrets police statements on bombings
FID regrets police statements on bombings JAKARTA (JP): Police allegations that suspects of the Christmas Eve bombings were trained in Afghanistan were hasty and could cloud efforts to probe the attack, a member of the newly- established Indonesia Forum for Peace (FID) said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Removal of taste enhancer across the nation goes on
Removal of taste enhancer across the nation goes on JAKARTA (JP): The withdrawal of over 3,000 tons of Ajinomoto taste enhancers continued across the country on Sunday as six PT Ajinomoto Indonesia executives remain in detention over the controversy, concerning the use of pig enzymes in its...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Is Indonesia becoming a genocidal society?
Is Indonesia becoming a genocidal society?By Siswo Pramono CANBERRA (JP): Genocide is a term deriving from the Greek word genos, which means tribe or race, and the Latin cide, analogous to 'homicide' or 'patricide'.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Turning your computer into a database
Turning your computer into a databaseBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): If your work depends on the availability of information, the use of the Internet is a must. Today, more and more people make more and more use of the Internet, and information at your fingertips is certainly desirable.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Distraught mother attempts suicide
Distraught mother attempts suicide PADANG, West Sumatra: A distraught mother tried to commit suicide after learning in court that her daughter was involved in drugs.Ita, 40, became hysterical on Saturday after hearing that her daughter Eliana, 18, along with boyfriend Salim, has been charged with...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Contract fees for RI maids in Hong Kong scrapped
Contract fees for RI maids in Hong Kong scrapped HONG KONG (AFP): Indonesian maids employed in Hong Kong have gained the support of their consulate in their battle to scrap extortionate agency fees when renewing employment contracts, a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Bomb rocks Lombok
Bomb rocks Lombok JAKARTA: A bomb explosion shocked the villagers of Bajur, in Labuapi district on the resort island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Saturday, as local leaders were meeting in an attempt to bring calm to the region following a two-day brawl between villages which killed nine...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah not in 'all-out' war
Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah not in 'all-out' war Recent tension between two of Indonesia's largest religious organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah, is an offshoot of long-standing differences.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Rice and sugar imports fall
Rice and sugar imports fall JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia imported significantly less rice and sugar in 2000 following the reimposition of import duties on the two commodities at the start of the year, Antara reported on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Three killed as Estrada suspends talks with rebels
Three killed as Estrada suspends talks with rebels ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Three Muslim rebels were killed in fresh clashes with soldiers in the southern Philippines hours before President Joseph Estrada suspended talks after police accused them of masterminding a wave of deadly bombings in...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Technology 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Children's Program 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 Village News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 Film 10:00 Variety Show...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
tycoon sweeps to Thai poll victory
tycoon sweeps to Thai poll victory BANGKOK (Reuters): Controversial tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra scored a runaway victory in Thailand's general election and may even have secured the country's first ever absolute majority, unofficial results showed on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Bank Indonesia warned against interest rate cuts
Bank Indonesia warned against interest rate cuts JAKARTA (JP): Analysts have warned Bank Indonesia (BI) against joining the regional sentiment to cut interest rates, following the United States Federal Reserve's move to cut theirs, saying that it could risk an outflow of capital.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Cameras to ease traffic congestion
Cameras to ease traffic congestion SINGAPORE (AFP): Singaporeans can look forward to less congestion on the road once surveillance cameras are installed at 100 traffic junctions across the island-state in the next 18 months, the Sunday Times reported.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Soldiers of fortune
Soldiers of fortune Police investigators' claims that one of the suspects in the Christmas Eve bombing had been trained in assembling bombs in Afghanistan does not come entirely as a surprise. This is not the first time that we have stumbled onto a report that Indonesian mercenaries fought with the...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
New scheme for poverty alleviation introduced
New scheme for poverty alleviation introduced JAKARTA (JP): Twenty subdistricts in the capital will receive a total of Rp 54 billion (US$5.6 million) in funding for poverty alleviation and subdistrict development programs this year, an official said over the weekend.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Doing the honors at the Ngabekten ceremony in Yogyakarta
Doing the honors at the Ngabekten ceremony in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Pomp and circumstance are still important to the people of Yogyakarta when it comes to matters of their sultan.Once a year, in the Syawal month following the Ramadhan fasting month on the Islamic calendar, Yogyakartans have a...
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Indian PM leaves for Vietnam, RI
Indian PM leaves for Vietnam, RI NEW DELHI (AFP): Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee left Sunday, on an eight-day visit, for Vietnam and Indonesia to try and secure a better foothold in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Self confidence needed
Self confidence neededFrom RepublikaWe are happy with Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's article in Kompas of Dec. 18, 2000 as we can read and analyze the president's way of thinking affecting his actions so far.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Riau plans own airline
Riau plans own airline JAKARTA (JP): The Riau administration is planning to set up its own airline, starting initially with two small planes, to link up the various towns in the province which consists largely of small islands, Antara reported on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Pollution from home industries
Pollution from home industries PADANG, West Sumatra: Home industries is expected to be the primary source of environmental pollution in many areas this year, Darman Siry, head of the West Sumatra Regional Environmental Impact Management Agency, said.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
M'sia threatens hackers with ISA
M'sia threatens hackers with ISA KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Authorities may use a controversial law that allows for indefinite detention without trial against Malaysians who hack into government-owned websites.
Mon, 08 Jan 2001
Museum's offerings to spirits are 'shaken, not stirred'
Museum's offerings to spirits are 'shaken, not stirred'By Narita Gianini JAKARTA (JP): Where can you find a Martini served up as an offering to keep the other "spirits" happy?It's at the Jakarta History Museum, often known as Museum Fatahillah, in West Jakarta.