Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 3 October 1999

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DEG continues to support investments in Indonesia

DEG continues to support investments in Indonesia Despite an ongoing monetary crisis in Indonesia, the German Investment and Development Company (DEG), continues to support financing of investments by both local and foreign private companies in Indonesia.

German-Indonesian business ties shining despite crisis

German-Indonesian business ties shining despite crisis The German business engagement in Indonesia looks back on a long and proud history, some German firms have been active in Indonesia for more than 100 years. Today, more than 150 German firms are present in Indonesia.

Panasia Indosyntec stays on top at basketball meet

Panasia Indosyntec stays on top at basketball meetBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Defending league champion Panasia Indosyntec of the Eastern division beat Western division club Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco 60-49 in day-four action of the A Mild Kobatama National Basketball League's third season at...

Fifty years of German-Indonesian friendship

Fifty years of German-Indonesian friendshipBy Ambassador Dr. Heinrich Seemann In 1999, Germany celebrates a number of anniversaries, the most import one being the 50th birthday of the first solid democratic state on German soil, the Federal Republic of Germany, established in 1949.

Growing concern persists over Ujung Kulon National Park

Growing concern persists over Ujung Kulon National ParkText and photos by PJ Leo UJUNG KULON, West Java (JP): Mention Ujung Kulon, meaning literally the western tip, and you call to mind the habitat of the single-horned Javan rhinoceros (rhinoceros sondaicus).

Javanese gamelan revives a hit in Chicago

Javanese gamelan revives a hit in ChicagoBy Riyadi CHICAGO (JP): The sounds of a Javanese gamelan orchestra resonate in the windy city of Chicago, sending heavenly melodies from Indonesia and soothing some of the sad feelings about the country.

Golkar calls for early evaluation of Habibie

Golkar calls for early evaluation of Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar Party agreed on Saturday to move forward its executive meeting which will decide whether to maintain the party's nomination of incumbent B.J. Habibie for the presidency.

Teenagers hungry for erotic magazines

Teenagers hungry for erotic magazinesBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Five young boys in junior high school uniform were oblivious to their surroundings; they were joking with each other close to a sidewalk newspaper vendor not far from the campus of Jenderal Soedirman University here.

Ujung Kulon on alert for forest fires

Ujung Kulon on alert for forest fires UJUNG KULON, West Java (JP): "Command Post I, Command Post I -- a fire is breaking out around the protected forest. Please dispatch the fire brigade to extinguish it," said an Ujung Kulon National Park ranger into his communications radio, asking for help.

If you can't act smartly, can't you at least speak smartly?

If you can't act smartly, can't you at least speak smartly? JAKARTA (JP): It is 6 p.m. and it is show time. It is just like any another day. The time marks the most entertaining segment of TV shows in Indonesia, where you can see distinguished people act like children to entertain people.

Irene takes silver in junior c'ships

Irene takes silver in junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young running sensation Irene Truitje Joseph won silver in the women's 100 meter dash at the eighth Asia Junior Championships at the National Stadium in Singapore on Friday evening.

The logic of form in Ibnu's wooden sculptures

The logic of form in Ibnu's wooden sculpturesBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): The road of Indonesian sculpture is a silent one. When this nation is in turbulence, the art of painting appears and grows in unison with the national struggle.

Interfet clarifies 'hot-pursuit' policy

Interfet clarifies 'hot-pursuit' policy DILI, East Timor (Agencies): International forces in East Timor on Saturday reserved the right to return fire into West Timor if under attack from across the border.

Plane's arrival only entertainment in Irian Jaya highlands

Plane's arrival only entertainment in Irian Jaya highlandsBy Neles Tebay MOANEMANI, Irian Jaya (JP): For many who live in a city, a plane is just a means of transportation. Most people do not pay much attention to plane arrivals.

Shuttlers donate money to refugees

Shuttlers donate money to refugees JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers donated Rp 6 million (US$730) in cash and used clothing to East Timorese refugees in East Nusa Tenggara.Badminton coach Joko Supriyanto, who coordinated the donation, said on Friday at the Indonesian Badminton Center in Cipayung,...

Parties hail nominees amid backroom politics

Parties hail nominees amid backroom politics JAKARTA (JP): With a presidential showdown set for Oct. 20, diehard supporters of the leading candidates lauded their nominees as shoe-ins for victory amid increased back-room politics on the sidelines of the General Session of the People's Consultative...

Legal expert regrets RI law still takes sides

Legal expert regrets RI law still takes sidesBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): Two dogs and 15 goldfish. Add to it a spacious yard full of flowers and fruit trees like banana, jackfruit and rambutan. They are what make the house of Harkristuti Harkrisnowo a home.And the sound of music.

U.S. military in Asia urged

U.S. military in Asia urged SINGAPORE (AP): U.S. Secretary of Defense William Cohen said Saturday that the U.S. military presence in Asia has a beneficial effect on economies in the region, including China's."I'm absolutely convinced that without a strong U.S.

MPR set to elect president on Oct. 20

MPR set to elect president on Oct. 20 JAKARTA (JP): After months of uncertainty, Indonesians will know on Oct. 20 who will lead the country into the next millennium.Members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) agreed on Saturday to bring forward the presidential election to Oct.

Taking a fresh look at Soeharto's New Order

Taking a fresh look at Soeharto's New Order Suharto, Indonesia's Last Sultan; By Keith Loveard; Horizon Books Singapore, 1999; 400 pages; US$26 SINGAPORE (JP): Soeharto wants to be remembered as a hero.

MPR disposes of regional representatives faction

MPR disposes of regional representatives faction JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) decided on Saturday night to dispose of the regional representatives faction, and introduce the interest group faction instead.