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Three police officers die in car accident

Three police officers die in car accident BOGOR (JP): Three Sukabumi Police officers, including on-the- alert unit chief Sr. Insp. F. Zaelani, 45, were killed in a car accident on Wednesday when their vehicle collided with a container truck on Jl. Raya H.R. Edi Sukma, Cijeruk, on Wednesday.

Rexy to coach English team starting in 2001

Rexy to coach English team starting in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's doubles player Rexy Mainaky will officially take over as coach of the English badminton team on Jan. 8, 2001, after resigning from the national team.

Lycos-Singtel portal

Lycos-Singtel portal SINGAPORE (AP): Lycos Asia and Singapore Telecommunications on Wednesday announced the formation of the Indonesian-language Web portal Lycos Indonesia.The new portal site is "dedicated to Internet users in Indonesia and individuals with a special interest in the country," Lycos...

Saurip upset over disciplinary charges

Saurip upset over disciplinary charges JAKARTA (JP): Maj. Gen. Saurip Kadi, former territorial assistant to the Army chief, denied on Wednesday he would be handed disciplinary charges that could show him the door.

Automatic phone charge

Automatic phone chargeFrom KompasI think I have been cheated twice by either telecommunications company PT Telkom or a Wartel (telecommunications kiosk).The first incident took place on July 22 at a Wartel close to the main gate of Bandung Railway Station. At about 4 p.m.

Police have yet to start probe on Suwondo: Officer

Police have yet to start probe on Suwondo: Officer JAKARTA (JP): The police gave conflicting statements on the progress of the investigation into the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, in contrast to the statement made by the lawyer representing Alip Agung Suwondo, a suspect in the...

Additional debt burden

Additional debt burden The US$4.8 billion of new loans approved by the 35-member Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) creditor consortium in Tokyo on Wednesday can be seen from different perspectives. The Indonesian high-powered delegation to the CGI meeting that included seven Cabinet ministers...

Malaysia's Proton in alliance talks with potential partners

Malaysia's Proton in alliance talks with potential partners KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian carmaker Proton said Wednesday it has held discussions with several global automotive manufacturers to explore product development and engineering alliances.In a statement responding to a report that U.S.

NEC wins $475m Asia cable contract

NEC wins $475m Asia cable contract TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's NEC Corp said on Wednesday it had won a $475 million order to build an underwater fiber optic cable connecting major cities in Asia.NEC, one of Japan's largest electronics makers and also a maker of cable systems, said it last week signed...

U.S. returns to Vietnam with aid

U.S. returns to Vietnam with aid HANOI (AFP): Twenty five years after the end of the Vietnam War, the U.S. air force returned to the former southern capital on Wednesday with a consignment of relief aid for the flood- stricken Mekong Delta.

KL palm oil resumes fall

KL palm oil resumes fall KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures resumed their downtrend on Tuesday after a brief respite as worries about growing stocks and intense export competition with Indonesia triggered fresh liquidation, traders said.

Tommy cannot seek review of verdict, says Yusril

Tommy cannot seek review of verdict, says Yusril JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that former president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who was sentenced to an 18-month jail sentence for corruption, could not seek a judicial review of the...

Premjee news unlikely to affect soymeal trade

Premjee news unlikely to affect soymeal trade SINGAPORE (Reuters): Leading soymeal traders for the Southeast Asian region said on Tuesday an interim judicial management faced by G. Premjee Ltd.'s Singapore unit would not affect Asia trade volumes but could make buyers extra cautious.

Lifters upbeat on winning in SEA Games

Lifters upbeat on winning in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is optimistic to be the overall champion for weightlifting in the Kuala Lumpur 2001 South East Asian (SEA) Games, an official revealed on Tuesday.

Asia's currency plight not so bad compared to Aussie, NZ dollars

Asia's currency plight not so bad compared to Aussie, NZ dollars HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Political and economic problems have taken a heavy toll on Southeast Asia's currencies this year, and most continue to sag in relation to the U.S. unit.

Newly-promoted Dwidasa faces relegation in Kobatama c'ship

Newly-promoted Dwidasa faces relegation in Kobatama c'ship BANDUNG (JP): Newly promoted Dwidasa Mitra of Jakarta is facing relegation after it bowed out to home favorite Panasia Indosyntec 104-59 in the fourth leg of the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league at the Padjadjaran Stadium...

Peso no Pied Piper for regional monies

Peso no Pied Piper for regional monies SINGAPORE (Reuters): With its deepening political crisis and floundering markets, the Philippines is putting up a tough fight for Indonesia's ranking as the least sought-after investor destination in Asia.

Pan Asiasat launches Rainbow Internet access

Pan Asiasat launches Rainbow Internet access JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong-based Pan Asiasat Media Ltd marked its debut in the Indonesian Internet industry on Tuesday with the launching of "Rainbow", a service that offers Internet users high-speed Internet access via satellite connection.

Active lesions prevent breast-feeding

Active lesions prevent breast-feedingQuestion:Dear Doctor,I read your recent article in The Jakarta Post and I'm very impressed with what you have written.I have a question to ask.I am seven months pregnant and a recent blood test revealed that I have an infection called herpes in my system.

Banker supports plan on bond swap

Banker supports plan on bond swap JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to allow banks to swap part of their fixed-rate recapitalization bonds with new bonds carrying a higher coupon rate is an effective way of helping recapitalized banks that are still facing liquidity shortages, according to a...

Hooligans at Matahari Tunjungan Plaza

Hooligans at Matahari Tunjungan PlazaFrom Bisnis IndonesiaLast Thursday, after attending a course at the West Surabaya Telecoms office, my husband and I bought household articles and clothing at Matahari Department Store at Tunjungan Plaza, Surabaya between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 17, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,960 -80 124,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 125 0 102,000 Alakasa Industrindo 430 0 0 Alfa...

Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 17, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,383.00 9,383.00 8,839.00 8,927.00Australian dollar 1 4,374.25 4,900.74 4,612.19 4,662.57Austrian schilling 1 517.59 579.61 545.74 551.

Indonesia starts coffee retention this month

Indonesia starts coffee retention this month JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has decided to join a coffee retention program initiated by the Association of Coffee Producing Countries (ACPC) and will start the program this month.

The House and the President

The House and the President A variety of reactions emerged as soon as President Abdurrahman Wahid announced his refusal to comply with the summons addressed to him by the House of Representatives' special committee investigating the Brunei and Bulog scandals.

Eurico asks court to release him

Eurico asks court to release him JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for former East Timor prointegration leader Eurico Guterres insisted on Tuesday the National Police had no authority to arrest their client.One of the lawyers, Suhardi Somomoeljono, said during a hearing at the South Jakarta District Court only...

W. Papua: A self-fulfilling prophecy

W. Papua: A self-fulfilling prophecyBy Arian Ardie JAKARTA (JP): The tragic events that have occurred in Wamena, West Papua (Irian Jaya) over the past few weeks should have come as a surprise to no one. What is perhaps surprising is that they have not occurred sooner.

Rice speculators are traitors, says Musa Hubeis of IPB

Rice speculators are traitors, says Musa Hubeis of IPB Farmers are traditionally poor due to myriad reasons, including the government's neglect of agriculture. Musa Hubeis, a professor at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, discussed with The Jakarta Post recently the need of a paradigm shift in...

Govt's commitment to sports questioned

Govt's commitment to sports questioned JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to abolish the state ministry of youth affairs and sport in August showed its lack of commitment to develop sports in the country, the former incumbent of the ministry said.

Parents, son mobbed by ex-neighbors

Parents, son mobbed by ex-neighbors JAKARTA (JP): A man, his wife and son were beaten by some of their former neighbors in the Sawah Besar area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.Relatives and witnesses said the mob had been hunting for Wahyar, 53, wife Hani, 49, and son Deden, 27, as the residents...

City has new police chief, Nurfaizi heads training HQ

City has new police chief, Nurfaizi heads training HQ JAKARTA (JP): The National Police announced on Tuesday a reshuffle of 31 high-ranking and middle-ranking officers, including Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Nurfaizi, who will be assigned to head the National Police Training Center.

Police officers detained for murder

Police officers detained for murder AMBON, Maluku: Three Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers here are facing possible prosecution being drunk and accidentally killing another soldier on Monday.Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen.

Forex reserves increase

Forex reserves increase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's international reserves rose by US$102.7 million to $28.23 billion in the week ending Oct. 13 from $28.13 billion in the previous week, according to the latest data issued by Bank Indonesia.

Developers wait for normal market

Developers wait for normal market SURABAYA (JP): There are not many office buildings in Surabaya. In fact, you can easily count them on your fingers.For example, the buildings located in the Central Business District (CBD), or what is known as the "golden triangle" of Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Jl.

Yet another row

Yet another row As controversy upon controversy continues to rock Jakarta's political scene with no sign of abating, the big question now seems to be no longer when all this is going to stop, but how.Certainly, the President of the Republic discreetly meeting with a convicted felon -- former...

Malaysia, RI agree on oil, gas deal

Malaysia, RI agree on oil, gas deal LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters): Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Tuesday to step up cooperation in oil and gas production following this month's landmark agreement between the two neighboring oil producers.

Office property sector gaining ground

Office property sector gaining groundBy Ainur R. Sophiaan SURABAYA (JP): Although efforts are being pursued for a recovery in the country's economy, they have not produced an encouraging outcome.The economic wheels in some sectors, especially the property sector, have begun to pick up speed.

VP reproaches insensitive countries

VP reproaches insensitive countries JAKARTA (JP): Speaking before representatives from some 120 parliaments, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri reproached some "friendly countries" for their insensitivity toward Indonesia's complex problems.

Healthy Indonesia week begins

Healthy Indonesia week begins JAKARTA (JP): A coalition on Healthy Indonesia in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and John Hopkins University will launch a program called "Saving Women's Lives", which aims at reducing the maternal mortality rate in the country.

Pakistan considers buying Texmaco textile equipment

Pakistan considers buying Texmaco textile equipment JAKARTA (JP): The Pakistani government said on Tuesday it was considering importing textile equipment from Indonesia to support a restructuring program for the country's textile industry,Visiting Minister of Commerce, Industry and Production Abdul...

RI to offer six oil blocks

RI to offer six oil blocks SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Indonesian government will soon open a tender for six crude oil exploration blocks in the Makassar Strait offshore Sulawesi, according to a report Monday by Indonesia's news agency Antara.

Irianese reach modus vivendi on flag

Irianese reach modus vivendi on flag JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The provincial authorities and proindependence leaders agreed late on Tuesday to delay the pulling down of Morning Star separatist flags here pending a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid.

BNI Life declines responsibility

BNI Life declines responsibilityFrom Media IndonesiaIt seems BNI Life's motto of being its clients' "true friend" is difficult to disseminate as some of BNI Life cardholders have instead become "true victims". Why?1. On Feb. 21 the doctor said my child must undergo surgery to remove a tumor.

National conference on children's welfare underway

National conference on children's welfare underway JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Child Welfare Foundation (YKAI), in cooperation with several local and international non- governmental organizations, ministries and universities will hold a national conference on children's welfare here from Oct.

E. Timor probe continues past deadline

E. Timor probe continues past deadline JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has indicated that it will continue its probe into the East Timor violence despite failing to meet Tuesday's deadline for the six-month investigation, which according to law should now be halted.

X-treme sports in Jakarta and Bandung

X-treme sports in Jakarta and Bandung JAKARTA (JP): Cycling and skateboarding are two common activities. But both can be special with extraordinary style and acrobatics which make them X-treme sports.To attract the attention of the youths to these sports, PT Philips Electronics Indonesia invited...

Army may dismiss Agus, Saurip if found guilty

Army may dismiss Agus, Saurip if found guilty JAKARTA (JP): Army Headquarters may dismiss Lt. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah and Maj. Gen. Saurip Kadi if they are proven guilty of having violated the military's oath and code of conduct, newly appointed Army chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Tuesday.

Harvey marks 25 years of music

Harvey marks 25 years of musicBy Hely Minarti JAKARTA (JP): While today seems a high time for young musicians, it paves the way for older pop stars to make a comeback - in style.Chrisye did that last year by throwing a grand concert and releasing a remake of his album, the classic soundtrack of...

Average CAR of seven recapitalized banks falls

Average CAR of seven recapitalized banks falls JAKARTA (JP): The average capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of seven recapitalized banks declined to 11.04 percent at the end of August from 11.18 percent in July, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said in its October monthly-report issued on...

Deputy Army chief to be named next week

Deputy Army chief to be named next week JAKARTA (JP): Speculation about the man who will second the new Army chief of staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto will continue at least until next week.Speaking at the first joint conference with his predecessor Gen.