Archive: 21 April 1999
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Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibitions * Exhibition on Earth Day, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until April 23 to May 1. * Technology Display, at CCCL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 24-25.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
E. Kalimantan government wants to buy KPC's shares
E. Kalimantan government wants to buy KPC's shares JAKARTA (JP): The East Kalimantan administration is interested in buying shares in the planned divestment of the country's largest coal mining company, PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), a top official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Asian bonds rally as investors return
Asian bonds rally as investors return HONG KONG (Bloomberg): Asian bonds rallied against U.S. Treasury bonds during the past week as investors sought to buy more of the region's high yielding bonds amid improving perceptions of Asia's credit risks.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Pelti to invite foreign coaches
Pelti to invite foreign coaches JAKARTA (JP): With a sports science and technology approach to improving national coaches' skills, the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will invite a foreign expert to hold two- month-long coaching clinics and workshops.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Singapore exports slip, but recovery on track
Singapore exports slip, but recovery on track SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore posted disappointing export data on Tuesday, with non-oil exports slipping 0.7 percent in March year-on-year, but analysts said the overall trend pointed to a gradual recovery.The fall in non-oil exports to S$8.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 20, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,600.00 8,650.00 8,600.00 8,690.00Australian dollar 1 5,555.80 5,630.30 5,530.00 5,680.00Austrian schilling 1 662.25 671.42 - -Belgian franc 1 226.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Govt to launch warehouse receipt system
Govt to launch warehouse receipt system JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon introduce the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) in several provinces to help local farmers gain access to financial institutions.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
ADB warns RI over optimism on inflation
ADB warns RI over optimism on inflation JAKARTA (JP): A senior economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Indonesia on Tuesday the negative inflation rate posted in March did not signal a deflationary economy.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Two people killed, 35 injured in Aceh protest
Two people killed, 35 injured in Aceh protest JAKARTA (JP): At least one student and a member of the Police Mobile Brigade were killed, with 35 students injured in two separate clashes between pro-referendum supporters and security personnel in Aceh on Monday and Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Australia raises East Timor stakes
Australia raises East Timor stakesBy Sid Astbury SYDNEY (DPA): Australian Prime Minister John Howard visits Bali for talks on East Timor next week in the knowledge that both he and President B.J. Habibie would like the former Portuguese colony to stay a part of Indonesia -- albeit with a level of...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
KPU chairman cites reports of election foiling attempts
KPU chairman cites reports of election foiling attempts JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Rudini said he had received reports about the existence of small groups who were threatening rural people not to participate in the June 7 general election.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
The lot of RI women in eyes of their peers
The lot of RI women in eyes of their peers JAKARTA (JP): While many Indonesian women celebrate Kartini Day by wearing the traditional Javanese outfit kebaya, as Raden Ajeng Kartini used to wear, one group of female university students have another idea.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Dollar income
Dollar income I would like to share my ideas with other colleagues who are undergoing overseas training or presently working with foreign companies (PMA) and multinational companies (MNC). In order to anticipate globalization and to meet the rising standard of living, you are entitled to receive...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Akbar to seek leave of absence to campaign for Golkar party
Akbar to seek leave of absence to campaign for Golkar party JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung will ask President B.J. Habibie for a leave of absence so he can focus on campaigning for Golkar Party ahead of the June 7 elections.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Aceh's early heroines ignored by history books
Aceh's early heroines ignored by history booksBy Danny L. Yatim JAKARTA (JP): On April 21, Indonesians celebrate Kartini Day in memory of Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879-1904), the pioneer of education for Javanese women.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Students attack Caltex housing complex in Riau
Students attack Caltex housing complex in Riau JAKARTA (JP): Security forces fired warning shots to disperse 1,500 students who attacked on Tuesday a housing complex belonging to PT Caltex Indonesia oil company in Rumbai, 10 kilometers north of the Riau capital, Pekanbaru.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Military must be neutral for peace solution in E. Timor
Military must be neutral for peace solution in E. Timor Recent bloody clashes in East Timor have again jolted the nation, already shaken by a seemingly endless spate of religious and ethnic conflicts. Dr.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Blink and you'll miss Kartini Day in Jakarta
Blink and you'll miss Kartini Day in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Most Jakartans this year are apparently not concerned about Kartini Day, which commemorates the empowerment of Indonesian women and falls on Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Exhibitions celebrate Kartini Day
Exhibitions celebrate Kartini Day JAKARTA (JP): A number of art exhibitions have been organized in the city to celebrate Kartini Day.Wisma Mitra Budaya, Jl. Tanjung 34, Central Jakarta, is displaying the works of Kartika Affandi, Farida Srihadi and Nunung WS in Discourse on the Frame, the Making...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Taiwan tanker to ship RI LNG
Taiwan tanker to ship RI LNG TAIPEI (Dow Jones): The first liquefied natural gas tanker partly owned by Taiwan's state-owned Chinese Petroleum Corp will begin operations in early 2000, an official with Chinese Petroleum's press coordination department said Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Indonesia adopts law on forex movement
Indonesia adopts law on forex movement JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed on Tuesday a bill that empowers Bank Indonesia to track the flow of foreign exchange in and out of the country.The bill requires individuals and legal entities to inform Bank Indonesia, or other parties...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Istiqlal bombing condemned
Istiqlal bombing condemned JAKARTA (JP): Political and religious leaders expressed outrage on Tuesday over the bombing of the Istiqlal Grand Mosque the day before, while President B.J. Habibie condemned the brutal act as an attempt to foil the June 7 general election.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Police claim Ciamis killings have black magic link
Police claim Ciamis killings have black magic link JAKARTA (JP): Police alleged here on Tuesday that 18 people believed murdered in a killing spree in the West Java regency of Ciamis were involved in black magic.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
UN presence in E. Timor a must
UN presence in E. Timor a mustBy Budiawan Purwadi and Marcelino Ximenes Magno SINGAPORE (JP): Some analysts argue that Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao's call on his supporters "to take arms against the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) and pro-Indonesian forces in East Timor" should be understood as an act...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Government's oil reforms attract foreign investors
Government's oil reforms attract foreign investors JAKARTA (JP): The government's recent moves to reform the country's oil and gas policy is attracting foreign investors looking for investment opportunities in the country, a seminar organizer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Open letter to Mr. President
Open letter to Mr. President This is the 387th day since my son Petrus Bima Anugerah was taken away by force. As his mother, I continue to believe that my son is still alive and somewhere in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Therefore, I request your help to set my son free.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Bukopin, BMI to fund plantation businesses
Bukopin, BMI to fund plantation businesses JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bukopin and Bank Muamalat Indonesia have agreed to focus their lending activities on financing the development of the country's forestry and plantation sector, Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 -25 1,500 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 0 21,000 Alumindo Light...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Mob sets fire to church compound
Mob sets fire to church compound UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Tension gripped the South Sulawesi capital of Ujungpandang on Tuesday following overnight attacks against two Catholic and Protestant buildings.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Policewomen hurt in accident
Policewomen hurt in accident JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Dozens of policewomen were injured when a bus they were riding in plunged into a ravine on Tuesday, Antara said.The 28 policewomen were on their way to Trikora Military Command Headquarters here after visiting Kusuma Trikora Heroes Cemetery in...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Third deficit in row for Thai budget on cards
Third deficit in row for Thai budget on cards BANGKOK (Reuters): The Thai cabinet on Tuesday gave initial approval of a budget for the year ending September 2000 which features record deficit spending designed to speed up economic recovery.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * The Bali Starling Painting Exhibition, at the Oberoi Hotel, in Seminyak, until April 23. * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until May 17.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
House to pass bill on regional autonomy
House to pass bill on regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is expected on Wednesday to pass a bill which will provide more autonomy to regional administrations and legislatures from the central government.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Songs 7:30 Music 8:00 TV Series 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:35 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
RI needs 3.1m tons of rice
RI needs 3.1m tons of rice TOKYO (DPA): Indonesia will need to import 3.1 million tons of rice within the next 12 months because of damage caused to its rice crop, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report released Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
A conspiracy?
A conspiracy? Not long ago President B.J. Habibie made an open statement to a forum of foreign journalists saying that upon his return from his inauguration as president he was startled to see a concentration of Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) troops surrounding his house.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Kalimantan to have railway by 2005
Kalimantan to have railway by 2005 BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Kalimantan will have a railway system by 2005 connecting not only major cities throughout the island's provinces, but also connecting the island to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines, Antara said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
An act of terror
An act of terror As could have been expected, the public's condemnation of the bomb blast which damaged several offices on the ground floor of Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque on Tuesday was both immediate and unanimous.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Share prices plunge as profit taking sweeps the market
Share prices plunge as profit taking sweeps the market JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plunged on Tuesday in active trading, ending a week-long buying spree.Stockbrokers said most blue chip stocks fell sharply as jittery investors took profits amid fears of escalating...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Police have lead on bomb suspects
Police have lead on bomb suspects JAKARTA (JP): Police appear to be a long way from finding those responsible for Monday's bomb blast at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque, but said on Tuesday they had visual identifications of two men seen speeding from the scene.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 19 to April 25
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 19 to April 25 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,575.00Austrian schilling 1 664.42Australian dollar 1 5,440.84Belgian franc 1 226.64Canadian dollar 1 5,741.16Swiss franc 1 5,709.05Deutschemark 1 4,673.79Danish krone 1 1,245.37French franc 1 1,393.78Poundsterling 1 13,773.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Brothers questioned for killing nephew
Brothers questioned for killing nephew TANGERANG (JP): Police continued their questioning on Tuesday of two brothers for allegedly killing their five-year-old nephew in Jatiuwung.The two suspects, identified as Lulut Hartopo, 29, and his younger brother Lego Junardo, 24, were believed to have...
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Tap water pipeline to Marunda installed
Tap water pipeline to Marunda installed JAKARTA (JP): PT Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ), a foreign partner of city-owned water company PDAM Jaya, completed the installation of a 5.17-kilometer pipeline to Marunda subdistrict, North Jakarta, to supply tap water to 600 local families.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
IBRA expects to assume Rp 220t in NPLs
IBRA expects to assume Rp 220t in NPLs JAKARTA (JP): The asset management unit of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is expected to receive Rp 220 trillion (US$25.3 billion) in nonperforming bank loans (NPLs) by the end of this month, a senior official at the agency said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Music video clips exploit women
Music video clips exploit womenFrom Media IndonesiaA few years ago, our government strongly prohibited cengeng (overly emotional) songs on television for fear of their bad influence on children, who memorized the words very easily.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
RI's Olympic soccer team beats Cambodia
RI's Olympic soccer team beats Cambodia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's pre-Olympics soccer team overwhelmed the Cambodian national team, with a definitive victory of 4-0 in the second of two friendly matches held at the Senayan Stadium on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
RI forex reserves slide to US$15.86b
RI forex reserves slide to US$15.86b JAKARTA (JP): Net foreign exchange reserves declined to US$15.86 billion on April 15 from $15.93 billion on April 7, Bank Indonesia (BI) announced in a weekly report.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Peace pledge may be signed in Dili, Gen. Wiranto says
Peace pledge may be signed in Dili, Gen. Wiranto says DILI, East Timor (JP): After arriving here on Tuesday, Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto proposed the signing of a pledge of peace by warring proindependence and pro-Indonesian groups.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
Rice aid sent to riot-hit Tual
Rice aid sent to riot-hit Tual AMBON, Maluku: The provincial logistics office is sending 100 metric tons of rice to Tual in Southeast Maluku, which recently was hit by religious clashes that killed more than 100 people, Antara reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 1999
PDI Perjuangan's communication posts to be regulated: Official
PDI Perjuangan's communication posts to be regulated: Official JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to regulate the installation of communication posts affiliated with political parties as many of them are set up in prohibited zones, an official said on Tuesday.