Archive: 10 December 1999
56 articles found
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
East Java Police weed out addicts
East Java Police weed out addicts SURABAYA (JP): At least 97 members of the provincial police are suspected of being drug users, East Java Police chief M. Dayat said here on Thursday. The alarming findings were discovered during a two-month internal investigation into the provincial police ranks. Seven are currently being tried on drug charges while one has been found guilty and sentenced to four years in jail.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Happy People, by Bondan Suryaning Tias, Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Phone: 71790008), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Dec. 20. * Jakarta International Islamic Fair '99, at the east Senayan parking area, Central Jakarta until Dec. 12. Moslem fashion show, 10 a.m., Dec. 10-11. Dialog with artists, Dec. 10. * Photo Exhibition: Mendongeng Dengan Foto by H. Boediardjo, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, Jl.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Poor telecom facilities hamper e-commerce plans
Poor telecom facilities hamper e-commerce plans JAKARTA (JP): Poor telecommunication infrastructure and low computer affordability have caused a slow adoption of the e- commerce in Indonesia, experts of information technology said here on Thursday. Arvino Mudjiarto, country director of Lotus Consulting & Professional Services, said Indonesia's telecommunication facilities, the backbone of the multimedia services, were still too weak to accommodate the vast development of information technology.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Dec. 09, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S. wants to see Indonesia peaceful and prosperous
U.S. wants to see Indonesia peaceful and prosperous The following are excerpts from a paper presented by the United States Ambassador Robert S. Gelbard at the one-day conference on U.S.-Indonesia relations on Dec. 6, 1999. This is the first of two articles. JAKARTA: U.S.-Indonesian relations did not begin just 50 years ago, in 1949.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan Time for Jakarta
Ramadhan Time for Jakarta Friday Maghrib 6:02 p.m. Saturday Imsak 3:59 a.m. Subuh 4:09 a.m.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI forex reserves rise again
RI forex reserves rise again JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose by US$99.90 million to $16.65 billion in the week ending Dec. 7, from $16.55 billion in the previous week, Bank Indonesia reported on Thursday. The central bank said in its weekly report that the increase was due to revenue from oil and gas exports, and the disbursement of foreign debts.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Portugal to restore relations
Indonesia and Portugal to restore relations JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Portugal are on the brink of thawing out their diplomatic rivalry and resuming the ties broken over two decades ago. Both Indonesian and Portuguese officials here on Thursday separately indicated that, barring unforeseen obstacles, the restoration of ambassador level ties would be a mere matter of weeks.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Inhutani expects smaller profit
Inhutani expects smaller profit JAKARTA (JP): State owned timber company PT Inhutani I in East Kalimantan expects to book before-tax profits totaling Rp 68.4 billion (US$9.8 million) this year, but predicted much smaller profits of Rp 26.2 billion next year due to a sharp decline in timber output.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Mob rampages over 'black magic'
Mob rampages over 'black magic' BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: At least 200 residents of Karangkobar village here went on a rampage on Wednesday, destroying three houses belonging to alleged practitioners of black magic, locally known as dukun santet. The alleged black magic practitioners, identified as Mistareja, 60, Muheri, 50, and Nadirun, 40, as well as eight of their relatives, were uninjured in the attack and currently are under police protection.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Police tell public to watch out for ax-wielding gang
Police tell public to watch out for ax-wielding gang JAKARTA (JP): A senior city police officer admitted on Thursday that the force was unable to provide round-the-clock protection from street criminals, including gangs preying on motorists carrying cellular phones. City police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said Jakartans also needed to play a role through being on constant alert while driving their cars or crossing the street.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Paiton and PLN
Paiton and PLN Thank you for your story headlined "Paiton Energy dismayed by court's decision" of Dec. 4. There was a mistake and misperception in the story that needs to be corrected.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Seven die in landslide, 48 declared missing
Seven die in landslide, 48 declared missing PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Search and rescue crews were on a race against time on Thursday after a landslide engulfed a residential area at the foot of Lantiak hill in Seberang Palinggam subdistrict, South Padang, killing seven people and leaving 48 missing under thick mud. "I saw my neighbor who was drying clothes on a clothesline in front of the house suddenly disappear, run over by a speeding wall of mud," said Mansyur, one of the survivors.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Another bad year
Another bad year In terms of human rights observation, 1999 has been another botched year for Indonesia. Ironically, this year rampant human rights violations occurred while democracy was flourishing in the country. One would have thought that the two were incompatible, that human rights abuses of the scale we have seen in Indonesia in the past year would have been impossible in a democracy.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
South Korea provides aid to refugees
South Korea provides aid to refugees JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean government will grant 120 sets of portable electrical generators to help East Timor refugees in East Nusa Tenggara who have decided to remain in Indonesia, South Korean Ambassador Hong Jung-pyo said. "It was written in the memorandum of agreement that the aid was intended only to Indonesian citizens who are not going back to East Timor," Hong said on Wednesday.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Old home not protected
Old home not protected I would like to make the following clarifications regarding a news item from The Jakarta Post published on Dec. 6 titled Another protected building destroyed. I was one of the sources interviewed on Dec. 4 by the Post. * The old building on Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 1, Central Jakarta, was not among protected or listed buildings, but was categorized as a C grade building in the Menteng conservation area, meaning that it was allowed to be demolished.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Driver Ananda gets support from Akbar
Driver Ananda gets support from Akbar JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives (DPR) speaker Akbar Tandjung threw his weight behind young racing driver Ananda Mikola's bid for success in the International Formula 3000 series in Italy next year. Akbar also urged Indonesian companies to support Ananda by sponsoring him. Ananda is one of 30 drivers competing in the F3000 series from April to September.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ganja plantation found in Klaten
Ganja plantation found in Klaten KLATEN, Central Java: Local police discovered on Thursday marijuana planted on a 100-square-meter plot in Sidorejo village here. Klaten Police chief Lt. Col. Mustofa Hari Kuncoro said the police were hunting the owners of the field, identified only as Del, 35, and Bad, 25. "They reportedly went to Jakarta," Mustofa said, adding that the police questioned the suspects' parents about their whereabouts.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sigit wins Ibis chess tournament
Sigit wins Ibis chess tournament JAKARTA (JP): University student Sigit Wijayanto won the grand final of the Ibis hotels student chess tournament held at Ibis Mangga Dua here on Sunday. Sigit received Rp 5 million and an Ericsson cellular phone. He previously won the tournament at the Ibis Malioboro in Yogyakarta. Runner-up Rosita Latief won Rp 2.5 million and an Ericsson cellular phone. In third was Robin Haryono, who received Rp 1.5 million.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Military promotes 23 high-ranking officers
Military promotes 23 high-ranking officers JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-three high-ranking military officers were promoted on Thursday in a ceremony presided over by Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo Adisucipto at TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta. The promotion was a deserving reward for the officers' dedication and loyalty, Widodo said in his remarks. "Consequently, you should uphold TNI's pride.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in fights over petty disputes
Two killed in fights over petty disputes JAKARTA (JP): Clashes over a parking dispute and bus routes left two people dead in Greater Jakarta, the city police spokesman said. Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis identified one of the victims as 29- year-old Lebar, a resident of Ciseeng village in Bogor, some 60 kilometers south of here. Lebar was killed in a parking lot on Jl. Casablanca, Setia Budi, South Jakarta, on Wednesday at around 6 p.m.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Alwi Shihab's 'killer nations'
Alwi Shihab's 'killer nations' I was greatly astounded by the remark of our Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Alwi Shihab, regarding the controversy of an international tribunal for Indonesian generals who allegedly conducted war crimes. His remarks, as quoted in Republika daily on Dec. 8, contained two dangerously misleading, flawed ideas.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
TNI urged to probe guns used in Ambon clashes
TNI urged to probe guns used in Ambon clashes JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Thursday to investigate the source of the weapons used in the continuing communal clashes in Maluku. "TNI and local military commanders should check whether the weapons belong to their troops or were obtained from other parties," House Deputy Speaker for political affairs and security Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno said.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
New budget assumes Rp 6,500-7,500 rate
New budget assumes Rp 6,500-7,500 rate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's state budget for April-December 2000 will be based on the assumption of an exchange rate of Rp 6,500- Rp 7,500 to the U.S dollar and an international oil price of $16- 19 per barrel, according to finance minister Bambang Sudibyo. Bambang said on Thursday the next budget would also assume an economic growth of between 2 and 3.5 percent, and an inflation level of between 4 to 6 percent.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bank Putera's future in IBRA's hands
Bank Putera's future in IBRA's hands JAKARTA (JP): The fate of Bank Putera now lies in the hand of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), with representatives of the two parties holding a close-door meeting on Thursday. No explanation was given on the results, but a reliable government source said the talks between IBRA and Bank Putera -- the financial arm of the heavily indebted Texmaco Group -- failed to produce a resolution.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Victorious Mahathir to name his new Cabinet on Friday
Victorious Mahathir to name his new Cabinet on Friday KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, fresh from winning an unprecedented fifth mandate in polls but facing a resurgent opposition, will announce his new cabinet on Friday, his office said. Mahathir was not expected to make major changes, but his cabinet choices will mark his first moves towards countering strong electoral gains by Islamic fundamentalist parties.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Thai-Myanmar meeting postponed
Thai-Myanmar meeting postponed BANGKOK (AP): Talks to restore Thai fishing concessions in Myanmar waters, suspended after the October siege of the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok, have been postponed, the Thai foreign ministry said on Thursday. Ministry spokesman Don Pramudwinai said a Thai delegation of government officials and fishery industry chiefs had been set to travel to Yangon for two days of meetings on Thursday, but the talks were postponed because of "technical problems".
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Muslims go back to the graveyards
Muslims go back to the graveyards By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): At least for a few days each year life returns to the graveyards of the city. During this period makeshift shops crop up before the entrance and line the pathway crisscrossing the length and breadth of the last resting place of countless dead people. Flowers are a much-wanted commodity, while teenage peddlers do brisk business hawking food and drinks.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Man dies from drinking binge
Man dies from drinking binge UNGARAN, Central Java: While Muslims packed mosques across the country on Wednesday to conduct the evening prayer on the eve of the Ramadhan fasting month, one man died and four others were rushed to Ambarawa General Hospital after an alcohol and drugs binge in Kebondowo village here. Local police chief Lt. Col. A. Sitanggang said on Thursday the survivors were in critical condition.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government not serious in handling rights abuses
Government not serious in handling rights abuses The military's reluctance to answer the continued calls for justice remains a major obstacle to bringing rights offenders to court, legal expert and rights activist Todung Mulya Lubis said recently in an interview with The Jakarta Post. Question: The list of rights violations in the country continues to grow while few of the cases have been resolved. How do you see the situation? Answer: Rights abuses commonly involve the state apparatus.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta mourns slain Father Tarcisius Dewanto
Yogyakarta mourns slain Father Tarcisius Dewanto By Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Catholics in this ancient city are still mourning the death of Father Tarcisius Dewanto, who in September died an untimely death at the age of 36. Romo Anto, as the priest was affectionately called, was among dozens of people, including another two priests, massacred in a church in Suai, East Timor, when pro-Jakarta militia stormed refugees holed up in the church. His remains were exhumed on Nov.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Details on attorney murder asked for
Details on attorney murder asked for BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Lawyers Club (BLC) set on Tuesday a two- week deadline for Bogor Police to release details on an investigation into the murder of one of its attorneys, Andi M. Yusuf, whose body was found in a rice field at Kampung Salami, Ciomas subdistrict, on Sunday. "If the Bogor Police do not handle the case soon, we'll report the case to West Java Police and the National Police," Soleh Amin, the club chairman, said.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
IBRA strikes landmark deal with Bakrie Nirwana Resort
IBRA strikes landmark deal with Bakrie Nirwana Resort JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced late on Thursday a landmark deal in restructuring the debt ridden PT Bakrie Nirwana Resort (BNR). IBRA deputy chairman Eko S. Budianto said the restructuring of BNR's US$133 million in principal owed to the agency involved a debt-to-equity swap and the participation of French hotel operator Le Meridien as a strategic investor.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Five injured in firecracker blast
Five injured in firecracker blast SEMARANG: Three sacks of firecrackers stacked in a bus at Terboyo terminal here exploded on Tuesday afternoon, leaving five passengers severely injured and part of the bus damaged. Semarang Police chief Lt. Col. Mathius Salempang said on Wednesday one of the victims was a four-year-old girl identified as Ayu. The other wounded passengers were identified as Nuryanti, 27, Srinantun, 45, Lilik Pujianto, 28, and Rahmat Basuki, 27.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government sets up agencies for dissolved ministries
Government sets up agencies for dissolved ministries JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday that it had set up two agencies to accommodate more than 70,000 employees of the dissolved information and social services ministries. State Minister of Administrative Reforms Freddy Numberi said that President Abdurrahman Wahid passed on Tuesday decree 152/1999, which instructs the displaced employees to be transferred to the Information and Communication Agency and the Social Welfare Agency.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rights abuses 'fed' separatism in Irian Jaya
Rights abuses 'fed' separatism in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): State Minister of Human Rights Hasballah M. Saad says unsolved human rights abuse cases in some areas of the country could incite separatist movements. Speaking here on Wednesday upon departure for Jakarta following a two-day visit collecting firsthand information on past rights violations, Hasballah said people would suspect the government of masterminding human rights abuses if it failed to quickly and fairly settle them.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 09, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 75 736,500 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alter Abadi 475 50 262,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 25 295,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 625 25 36,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,325 25 3,598,000 Anwar Sierad 300 25 85,000 APAC Centertex Corp.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta slows down in first day of Ramadhan
Jakarta slows down in first day of Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): The capital was quiet on the first day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan on Thursday as people seemed to reduce their routine activities. Unlike other working days, almost all of the city's major thoroughfares and main streets were left deserted. No traffic jams were to be found. Many public buses plying the normally busy routes had few passengers. Crowded buses were rare.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Residents pelt stones at factory, burn security post
Residents pelt stones at factory, burn security post JAKARTA (JP): At least 200 residents from Sukanegra, Tangerang, threw stones at a carbon factory, which they accuse of causing air pollution, and set fire to its security post on Wednesday night. No fatalities were reported in the incident, which took place at about 9:30 p.m. Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pelti warns players of 'bias' in Davis Cup tie
Pelti warns players of 'bias' in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) said on Thursday their Davis Cup team must be on guard against nontechnical factors in their upcoming match against the Philippines. Pelti spokesman Benny Mailili said the Indonesian team must be prepared mentally to accept "biased" decisions during the match.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso upbeat on President's nod to subway project
Sutiyoso upbeat on President's nod to subway project JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso won more support on Thursday for the planned construction of the country's first subway system after President Abdurrahman Wahid signaled his approval to the US$1.5 billion project.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government denies magazine report
Government denies magazine report JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab dismissed on Thursday a media report which claimed that President Abdurrahman had been asked by Malaysia to mediate in the establishment of ties between Kuala Lumpur and Tel Aviv. Alwi decried as baseless a report in the Hong Kong-based Far Eastern Economic Review magazine which in its Dec.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Nation needs dedicated teachers
Nation needs dedicated teachers By Bantarto Bandoro JAKARTA (JP): An article titled Why do people choose teaching? by Otong Setiawan Djuhari (The Jakarta Post Nov. 25, 1999) was a reflection on why people need to go out to classrooms and share their knowledge and thoughts with students. It is more than just a factor of enjoying being with young people. In fact, there are also adult students, and the enjoyment of watching them grow into figures of authority who attain respect.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
TNI/police accused in palm oil scam
TNI/police accused in palm oil scam JAKARTA (JP): A member of the House of Representatives (DPR) accused members of the police or military in North Sumatra of taking part in the scam to contaminate Europe-bound crude palm oil (CPO) with diesel oil. Ade Komaruddin of the Golkar faction said it was this allegation which had prompted the House to launch an independent inquiry into the scandal, which has tainted Indonesia's reputation as one of the world's major CPO exporters.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
BPGS pledges Rp 2 billion for Olympics preparation
BPGS pledges Rp 2 billion for Olympics preparation JAKARTA (JP): The Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) has pledged to provide Rp 2 billion (US$2.8 million) to the National Sports Council (KONI) to stage its long-term training program for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Chairman of the Gelora Senayan Executive Directors (DPGS) Yasidi Hambali said on Thursday KONI had officially requested Rp 5 billion to stage the training.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Mama Yosefa to miss Yap Thiam awards ceremony
Mama Yosefa to miss Yap Thiam awards ceremony JAKARTA (JP): One of the recipients of this year's Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, Mama Yosefa Alomang, announced she would not attend Friday's awards ceremony to protest the government's lack of attention to troubles in Irian Jaya.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas address national unity
Ulemas address national unity MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Ulemas in the province have pledged they will use every evening prayer during the Ramadhan fasting month to urge Muslims to uphold national unity. Head of the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), Sanusi Baco, said on Thursday the decision was reached during a plenary meeting of ulemas prior to the fasting month, which began on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Asian leaders call for peaceful Muslim fasting month
Asian leaders call for peaceful Muslim fasting month HONG KONG (AFP): Asian Muslims called for unity on Thursday ahead of the fasting month of Ramadhan and an end to sectarian and separatist violence which has flared throughout the region in recent months. In Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-populated country, Ramadhan began on Thursday with a call for national unity amid religious clashes and mounting calls by provinces for independence.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bongkaran red-light area cleaned up
Bongkaran red-light area cleaned up JAKARTA (JP): A team led by Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah has cleared the Bongkaran red-light area in Tanah Abang of hookers, gamblers, food vendors and owners of dim-light kiosks.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
East Nusa Tenggara demands share in Timor Gap revenue
East Nusa Tenggara demands share in Timor Gap revenue JAKARTA (JP): East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet Alexander Tallo said on Thursday the people of his province had rights over oil and gas revenue from the seabed between Australia and Timor island.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Astra calls on government to sell its shares widely
Astra calls on government to sell its shares widely JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's auto giant PT Astra International suggested on Thursday that the government sell its shares in Astra to as many investors as possible to expand the company's shareholder base. Astra chief executive Rini M.S. Soewandi made it clear that the company was by no means blocking the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) plan to sell between a 20 percent and 30 percent stake in the company to a few foreign investors.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Military prepared to face Aceh rebellion
Military prepared to face Aceh rebellion JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is ready to take on the worst possible scenario resulting from clamoring separatist demands, TNI Commander Adm. Widodo Adisucipto said on Thursday. Widodo said all forces in the TNI, ranging from troops in the main commands to soldiers on the ground, are ready for rapid deployment to "uphold and maintain the unitary and sovereignty of Indonesia". "TNI is ready at all times.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government must maintain unity
Government must maintain unity The fall of the New Order and the change to an era of reform has seen diverse demands which are not easily accommodated by the new government. One demand that greatly worries Indonesians is the desire of some of our brothers in a number of regions to separate from the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:35 Ramadhan Koran Recital 9:45 Documentary on Islam 10:15 Talk Show 11:15 Ramadhan Songs 11:35 Late News Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Mayoralty awaits pretrial verdict
Mayoralty awaits pretrial verdict JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta mayoralty condemned the Jakarta State Administrative Court on Thursday for the Court's failure to immediately issue its July verdict, which declared that the mayoralty had no legal grounds to seal off the multistory Timor and Humpuss buildings on Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, S. Arabia agree on haj transportation
Indonesia, S. Arabia agree on haj transportation JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs signed an agreement on Tuesday with Garuda Indonesia and Saudi Arabian Airlines to fly over 175,000 haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia next year. The agreement was signed here by the ministry's director general for haj affairs, Mubarok, Garuda Indonesia's Bachrul Hakim and Saudi Arabian Airlines' Khaled A. Ben-bakr. Also present during the signing was Minister of Religious Affairs Tolchah Hasan.