Archive: 13 December 1999
47 articles found
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
On demands for greater decentralization
On demands for greater decentralization By Elwin Tobing BOSTON (JP): The current widespread demand for greater decentralization emerged primarily from the dismal performance of the highly centralized development policy under the New Order regime. The regime not only failed to improve the social and economic conditions of the nation but also alienated the people and local and regional authorities from the decision-making process of vital policies.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
West Java governor summoned for corruption
West Java governor summoned for corruption JAKARTA (JP): The West Java legislature quizzed Governor R. Nuriana on Saturday over alleged corruption and collusion involving billions of rupiah during his term in office. Provincial legislature speaker Idin Rapioedin said Nuriana was summoned to clarify cases of graft which reportedly involved him.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Wonogiri villages hit by landslide
Wonogiri villages hit by landslide SEMARANG: Heavy rain late Friday night in the Wonogiri area caused landslides at two separate villages in the regency, injuring four residents and destroying two houses. The first landslide at half past midnight on early Saturday morning sent mud and large stones plunging into Jatirejo village in Giritontro district. One house was destroyed and a couple were injured. About two hours later a landslide hit Sidorejo village.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Funds run out for traditional house
Funds run out for traditional house KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The reconstruction of an ancient royal house in Sikka regency has had to be suspended due to a lack of funds, local figures said here on Saturday. "There have been attempts from King Mboko's family to repair the house since it collapsed in 1976, but it stopped because they ran out of funds," Sikka community figure Edmundus Parera told Antara.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Irianese hope Gus Dur will bring solutions
Irianese hope Gus Dur will bring solutions JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Irianese say they are ready for President Abdurrahman Wahid's year-end visit and are hopeful that the visit will resolve widespread alleged human rights abuse cases in the easternmost province. The Irianese, many of whom opt to call themselves Papuans, said that the President's visit would be meaningful if it could improve the relationship between the Papuans and the government of Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI keeps public in the dark over potential Y2K failures
RI keeps public in the dark over potential Y2K failures By Jocelyn Gecker JAKARTA (AP): After two years of anti-government riots and economic turmoil, Indonesia's technology gurus thought it best to keep the public in the dark about possible widespread failures from the Y2K computer bug. "It's a touchy issue," says Widijanto Nugroho, a computer scientist and top government Y2K adviser. "If the government says, for example, the banks are not ready, people will rush the banks.
Mon, 13 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 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Koran Recital 9:40 Documentary 10:30 Talk Show 11:00 Film 12:00 a.m. Late News Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Robbery, violent protest in Bekasi
Robbery, violent protest in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Two more criminal acts added on Thursday to the crime record in the Bekasi area, with one incident relating to a violent robbery, and another to a violent protest, city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said on Friday. "In the robbery case, the victim was shot dead, while in the protest case, a hotel sustained severe damages," Zainuri said.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Two bomb squad officers burned alive in Bekasi
Two bomb squad officers burned alive in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Two Gegana bomb squad members from the National Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) unit were brutally beaten and set on fire on Saturday evening by at least 500 local residents from Karang Sambung Nagasari village, Serang, in Bekasi. National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Erald Dotulong identified the victims on Sunday as Idad Muzadad, 23, and Agus Gunawan, 21. The two men held the lowest rank in the squad.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
INRO to meet on liquidating stocks in Kuala Lumpur
INRO to meet on liquidating stocks in Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The world's producers and consumers of rubber meet in the coming week to decide the fate of the International Natural Rubber Organization's (INRO) 140,000 tons of buffer stock following the body's dissolution. INRO's governing council will also discuss the future of natural rubber during its special session in Malaysia's capital.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Scandal's fallout hits Bank Bali rights issue
Scandal's fallout hits Bank Bali rights issue JAKARTA (JP): The high-profile scandal centering on a murky tangle of transactions has made it likely that Bank Bali will delay its rights issue plan until early next year. The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said that it could not guarantee its approval of Bank Bali's rights issue before Dec. 30, the date set by the bank to float the rights shares. The head of Bapepam's Corporate Financial Analysis Bureau, Freddy R.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Youth groups urge death penalty for drug offenses
Youth groups urge death penalty for drug offenses JAKARTA (JP): Describing themselves as future leaders of the nation, heads of youth organizations declared on Saturday their full backing of an all-out war on drugs. The chairman of the Indonesian Youth National Committee (KNPI), Adhyaksa, said the government should immediately institute the death penalty for convicted drug producers and traffickers, as well as strict sentencing of users.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Poverty drives residents to loot local sugar mill
Poverty drives residents to loot local sugar mill By Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): "If we had a permanent job, we would not have taken so much trouble trying to remove this railway track. This job is wearing us down. We have tried to take it off for half a day, yet it is still firmly in its place," said Sukardi, 40. The track, about five meters long, has been set with cast iron and is firmly in place. Yet, Sukardi and his four friends did not give up easily.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sports tradition
Sports tradition From Neraca Allow me first to congratulate Mr. Rahardi Ramelan for being reelected chairman of the All-Indonesia Swimming Association (PRSI) at the association's national conference in Jakarta. In his address, Rahardi said that he was ready to be reelected after the other four candidates stated that they were not ready to replace him. The other four candidates were Adm. Widodo A.S. (Indonesian Military [TNI] commander), Lt. Gen.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur calls for peace in Maluku
Gus Dur calls for peace in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri issued a joint appeal to the people of Maluku on Sunday to stop the bloody sectarian clashes which erupted almost a year ago. They said the conflict between Muslims and Christians would not leave any parties the winner.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Sunday Maghrib 6:04 p.m. Monday Imsak 4:00 a.m. Subuh 4:10 a.m.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Changing our school uniforms
Changing our school uniforms From Rakyat Merdeka Street brawls involving students from different schools have taken place at a greater intensity in this reform era. The brawls have now involved community members. Some of the community members are fed up with these brawls. School teachers have indeed tried to improve the discipline of their students during school hours, but unfortunately more undesirable things have happened outside school hours.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Budget assumptions are realistic, says economist
Budget assumptions are realistic, says economist JAKARTA (JP): The government's economic assumptions in the 2000 State Budget are realistic but a drastic cut in government subsidies would affect the numbers, an analyst said. A noted economist at Gadjah Mada University, A. Tony Prasetiantono, said over the weekend the exchange rate, economic growth and inflation targets cited by the government were in line with his own calculations.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Accor sees hotel, apartment demand surging
Accor sees hotel, apartment demand surging By Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): French-based international hotel chain Accor Asia Pacific expects the demand for hotel and serviced apartment accommodation in Indonesia to pick up again next year, after a severe setback in the last two years.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to let international court try TNI top brass
Govt told to let international court try TNI top brass JAKARTA (JP): Fresh pressure is being exerted on President Abdurrahman Wahid's government to let an international tribunal try high-ranking Indonesian Military (TNI) officers for alleged involvement in atrocities in East Timor following the Aug. 30 ballot.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Armed robbery in daylight
Armed robbery in daylight BOGOR (JP): Five armed robbers ransacked the house of Hery Purnomo, 57, a resident of Jl. Bitung in Haurjaya, Tanah Sareal district on Friday at noon, police said. The robbers, pretending to be guests of the house, arrived in a green metallic Kijang van, bearing license plate number F 1278 FJ, and parked the car in front of Hery's residence.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan rules out option of federal state
PDI Perjuangan rules out option of federal state JAKARTA (JP): Poll winner the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) wrapped up on Sunday night its national meeting with a statement rejecting adoption of a federal system for the country. "A unitary state is an unnegotiable price. It will become our political stance," PDI Perjuangan secretary-general Alexander Litaay said.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Family of four burned to death
Family of four burned to death TANGERANG (JP): A family of four was burnt to death on early Sunday morning at their home on Jl. Cempaka 10 in the Bumi Indah housing complex Sukamantri village in Pasar Kemis, Tangerang. Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis identified the family as Sumardi, 32, his wife Mariani, 23, and their two children: Nugroho, one-and-a-half and Erna, two-and-a-half. "Nobody knows the cause of the fire. Police are still investigating its source.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia: A nation facing crisis of trust in the state
Indonesia: A nation facing crisis of trust in the state By Meuthia Ganie-Rochman JAKARTA (JP): The breakdown of the New Order regime has been followed by the sudden rise of demands from several regions, ranging from the clamor for more autonomy to that of independence from the republic. This tendency seems irrevocable and shows the urgent need to rethink the country's principles of nationhood.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
University board drains funds
University board drains funds From Media Indonesia One of the aims of the establishment of the Coordinating Board of Private Universities (Kopertis) in the New Order era was to control the number of students at private universities whose total was 10 times that of students at state universities. The concrete form of control is the status of the private university and its curriculum. In its development the board has been a big burden both on state funds and on the quality of private universities.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pasar Baru traders tell govt to put infrastructure in place
Pasar Baru traders tell govt to put infrastructure in place JAKARTA (JP): Traders at the newly designated tourist shopping destination of Pasar Baru in Central Jakarta said on Saturday that the city administration must make a commitment to establishing infrastructure in the 575-meter-long shopping area. Chairman of the Association of Pasar Baru Shop Owners, Burhanudin Ie, said the construction of an alternative road -- consisting of a bridge connecting Jl. Gunung Sahari and Jl.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Acer CEO says Indonesia must find its own competence
Acer CEO says Indonesia must find its own competence By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong has its Cyberport project. Malaysia has its Multimedia Super Corridor program. Singapore has its plan for an intelligent island. What about Indonesia? "I think Indonesia should never try to compete," said Stan Shih, chairman and CEO of Acer Computer. He was here last weekend to officially announce the establishment of PT Acer Indonesia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Computer.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Girl orphaned after tragic crash
Girl orphaned after tragic crash SEMARANG: A couple died on Friday afternoon after a cargo train hit a truck at a railway crossing in Boji village, Pemalang. The couple's infant daughter, however, survived the incident, Central Java Police spokesman Lt. Col. M. Ramlie said on Saturday. "The crossing guard had left the train gate open when the crash took place. The train inevitably crashed with a truck, which later hit the couple who were riding a motorbike next to it," he said.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Several airlines reschedule New Year's Eve flights
Several airlines reschedule New Year's Eve flights By Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Several foreign airlines operating in Indonesia have rescheduled or canceled their flights to and from or within the country on New Year's Eve due to concerns on the possible impact of the Y2K computer glitch.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta Monday, Dec. 13, 1999
Where to go in Jakarta Monday, Dec. 13, 1999 Exhibitions * Handicraft Exhibition: Cinderamata Nusantara, at Galeri Kampoeng Seni, in Metropolitan Mal, Bekasi, until Jan. 7. Dances and music performance, every Monday, Thursday, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. * 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. * Photo Exhibition: Mendongeng Dengan Foto by H.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Govt to crack down on illegal mining
Govt to crack down on illegal mining JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to form task forces to curb an increase illegal mining activities in resource-rich provinces. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will establish a central team to supervise these task forces, which will deal with illegal miners, a statement from the ministry said on Friday. Illegal mining has caused heavy losses in tax revenue, royalties and fees, the statement said without giving any figure.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Police suspect couple killed out of revenge
Police suspect couple killed out of revenge JAKARTA (JP): A Singaporean national and his Indonesian wife were killed on Sunday morning in a vicious attack at their home in Rambut village, Pasir Gunung Selatan subdistrict, Cimanggis, Depok, south of here. Police identified the couple as Hardi bin Aman, 39, and his wife, Elis bin Ulan, 26. "One of Hardi's hands was cut off, while his back was torn open. His wife suffered almost the same wounds, but they were much more severe.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Two Istiqlal bombers get 3-year jail term
Two Istiqlal bombers get 3-year jail term JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the Central Jakarta District Court has sentenced Uci Sanusi and Nurly, alias Rully, to three years in jail for their involvement in the April bombing of the Istiqlal Grand Mosque. "Both defendants are guilty of possessing, carrying and detonating bombs," presiding judge I Gde Sumitra said in the hearing on Thursday.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Prisoners of conscience
Prisoners of conscience One might be tempted to say, it was about time. As Indonesians were beginning to think the government might be having second thoughts about a promise it made months ago to release all political prisoners languishing in jails throughout the country, three presidential decrees were issued on Friday ordering the release of 91 prisoners of conscience condemned during the reign of former president Soeharto.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Princen urges rights activists to keep fighting
Princen urges rights activists to keep fighting JAKARTA (JP): Veteran activist J.C. Princen called on rights campaigners not to relent in their work despite sweeping changes across the country and the inclusion of a state minister of human rights in the Cabinet. Princen, director of the Foundation for Human Rights Advocation, warned that grave rights abuses might still occur in the country as differences between the provinces and the central government surfaced.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Telecom shares to dominate trading on JSX this week
Telecom shares to dominate trading on JSX this week JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange is expected to remain flat for the remainder of the year with most large institutional buyers staying on the sidelines during the holidays. But most analysts believe the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index will gain ground this week thanks to telecommunications shares, which they predicted would again dominate trading this week.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Two teenagers caught for holdup
Two teenagers caught for holdup JAKARTA (JP): Two young men aged 18 and 19 were caught on Saturday after holding up a bus passenger at knifepoint, a police report said. The robbery victim, Petrus Ucok Impola Lumbangaol, 22, said he was robbed by the two men, identified as Iswansidi and Toni, on board a P 45 bus plying the Blok M (South Jakarta) - Cimone (Tangerang) route. The men pulled a kitchen knife on Petrus as the bus neared Blok M Bus Terminal at about 9:30 p.m.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Political elite, stop bickering
Political elite, stop bickering By J. Soedjati Djiwandono JAKARTA (JP): The new government under President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri has called itself a Cabinet of National Unity. In my judgment, this designation indicates the right priority of the government's overall policy. One of the most serious consequences of the country's multidimensional crisis is the danger of national disintegration.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rights award winner remains true to homeland
Rights award winner remains true to homeland JAKARTA (JP): Mama Yosefa Alomang, one of two winners of this year's Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, said as an activist for Irian Jaya tribal rights she demanded the award be presented to her in her home province. "I refuse to accept the award in Jakarta because I am fighting for the rights of the Irianese.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Home networking: Together we'll be stronger
Home networking: Together we'll be stronger Market researcher ACNielsen has found that only 6 percent of urban dwellers in Indonesia have a computer at home. However, as the economy recovers, and IT penetration levels increase, the percentage will certainly rise. Not only that, the number of homes with more than one computer will also rise. And why not? Each of the children may want their own PC, and so do Mom and Dad.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Three violent brawls hit city on Saturday morning
Three violent brawls hit city on Saturday morning JAKARTA (JP): Three separate brawls broke out on Saturday morning between city residents, leading to the death of one man and fire damage to scores of properties. Local police are still identifying the cause of the incidents and, as of Sunday were yet to name any suspects. The violent clash that ended in a loss of life occurred at 7 a.m.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah schools told to stay open
Muhammadiyah schools told to stay open JAKARTA (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Muslim organization Muhammadiyah has called on schools under its auspices to shun the government regulation which exempts students from classes during the Ramadhan fasting month. The chapter's head of educational affairs, Widadi, said in Semarang that the Muhammadiyah-run schools were told to cut some subjects and expand their religious classes during the fasting month, which began last Thursday.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Kutai Palace set for comeback
Kutai Palace set for comeback SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Kutai district administration has announced plans to revive the cultural life of the Kutai Kertanegara Palace in an effort to attract foreign tourists. Kutai district chief Sayukani HR said on Saturday in Tenggarong that alterations which turned the Kutai Palace into the Mulawarman Museum, which houses collections of historical legacies from the Kutai Kingdom, had failed to attract foreign visitors.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Epileptic woman drowns in river
Epileptic woman drowns in river JAKARTA (JP): A 20-year-old woman who drowned in the Kali Sentiong river in Tangerang two days ago was identified on Friday as Supiah. Nina, 60, the victim's mother, said that Supiah usually roamed around the Balaraja area, yelling and talking to herself, and then came back in the afternoon. "But she did not return home on Wednesday.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Seven injured as violence unabated in Aceh
Seven injured as violence unabated in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Violence again marred the fasting month of Ramadhan in Aceh as three students and four police personnel were severely injured in separate incidents in Jeumpa Aceh regency over the weekend. A doctor at the Merdu subdistrict community health center in Aceh Jeumpa regency, Farhad, said on Sunday he admitted Second Sgt. Irvan, Second Sgt.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
Troubled Bank Putera put under IBRA management
Troubled Bank Putera put under IBRA management JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia put the management of Bank Putera Multikarsa under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on Saturday after the bank's owners failed to raise the funds to settle the bank's negative account at the central bank. IBRA said in a statement the move was immediately followed by the appointment of a new management team for the bank. "On Dec.
Mon, 13 Dec 1999, 00:00 WIB
2.1m Jakarta residents set to head for home
2.1m Jakarta residents set to head for home JAKARTA (JP): Some 2.1 million Jakarta residents are expected to travel to their hometowns for the upcoming Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri holidays, an official said. "It is estimated that most of the residents, some 1.2 million passengers, will use 6,530 buses leaving the city's 13 bus terminals to reach their hometowns," Sarwanto, head of the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Communications, said on Friday.