Archive: 30 April 1999
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Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Parties have yet to submit their legislative candidates
Parties have yet to submit their legislative candidates JAKARTA (JP): The National Elections Committee (PPI) said on Thursday with the deadline for the registration of legislative candidates drawing near, none of the 48 parties contesting the June 7 general election had submitted their list of candidates. PPI has extended the registration deadline from April 27 to May 4.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S. intervention has legal precedents
U.S. intervention has legal precedents By Triyogo Jatmiko JAKARTA (JP): The enforcement measures against Iraq and Yugoslavia for their treatment of the Kurds and of the Albanian Kosovars respectively raises many issues concerning the legality of intervention in conflict which is essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of a sovereign state. The United States has mounted almost daily raids on Iraqi air defenses since December 1998 when Baghdad started challenging the U.S.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Y2K compliance
Y2K compliance We refer to a letter from Mr. Adrianus Hiyung Tjung dated April 3, 1999, on the subject of Y2K compliance of banks in Indonesia. Standard Chartered Bank has operations in 48 countries and within its group structure offers a full range of international and domestic banking services. Standard Chartered Bank takes the Year 2000 issue very seriously and our approach to this challenge reflects the size and complexity of our organization.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 TV Series 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Profile 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show 10:30 Performance 11:35 Late News Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Creditors approve Astra debt restructuring program
Creditors approve Astra debt restructuring program JAKARTA (JP): Bank creditors and bondholders have approved Astra International's final debt restructuring program presented early this month, the company's president said on Thursday. Rini M.S. Suwandi said the approval was received in reply forms sent to the bank creditors and voting results from the company's Rp 400 billion bondholders meeting held here on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Official places for party flags across the capital
Official places for party flags across the capital JAKARTA (JP): Beginning on the first day of the campaign period on May 19, the capital will be adorned by flags of the 48 parties contesting the June 7 general election. Financed with Rp 2 billion (US$231,000) from the city budget, the 5,184 party flags and 216 national flags will be raised by administration employees at 108 locations on the capital's main thoroughfares, streets and popular spots.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian monies surrender gains as stocks slip back
SE Asian monies surrender gains as stocks slip back SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A sharp correction in Asian stock markets on Thursday cut away some of the gains made recently by regional currencies. In Southeast Asia, the Singapore dollar and the Thai baht both slipped back, although the Philippine peso firmed slightly.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Military's intelligence bodies criticized for their weakness
Military's intelligence bodies criticized for their weakness JAKARTA (JP): National Defense and Security Council (Wanhankamnas) Secretary-General Lt. Gen. Arifin Tarigan on Thursday criticized the weakness of intelligence bodies in the Indonesian Military (TNI). In a cautious tone, the three-star general said the shortcoming played a major role in the government's failure to curb rampant unrest in the past.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
To be free, E. Timor needs Indonesia
To be free, E. Timor needs Indonesia By Soegio Sosrosoemarto JAKARTA (JP): If I were East Timorese, I would wholeheartedly support the struggle of East Timorese to be free, and that can be achieved only by East Timor becoming an integral part of the archipelago called Indonesia. For Indonesia is a nation born out of the universal ideal of freedom from colonial bondage, and not based on single racial, single religious or single cultural concepts.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Free and fair polls essential, says Wolfowitz
Free and fair polls essential, says Wolfowitz JAKARTA (JP): A visiting former U.S. ambassador to Indonesia said here on Thursday free and fair elections in June would be the "absolutely essential first step" to working out the country's multidimensional problems. Paul Wolfowitz, who served from 1986 to 1989, told a seminar on poll monitoring that if the elections were not free and fair, then "it will be almost impossible to overcome all of the other challenges".
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Tenda Semanggi cafe hangout attracts patrons
Tenda Semanggi cafe hangout attracts patrons By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Plenty of street cafes can now be found in the city. A new one called Kampung Tenda Semanggi has been added to the crowd, and is luring nightgoers by offering a different atmosphere. Apart from providing a variety of both local and international food, the new cafe offers a chance to shop for antiques and handicrafts as well as hosting a variety of cultural performances.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Timorese need help
Timorese need help Army-sponsored militias are on the rampage in the Indonesian territory of East Timor. They are stirring up violence against independence-seeking activists and threatening to foreclose an early plebiscite by which the Timorese are to choose between autonomy and independence. East Timor is the small former Portuguese colony (for three centuries) that Indonesia invaded in 1975 and repressed thereafter.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Leader must bring back nationalism
Leader must bring back nationalism From Rakyat Merdeka The riots triggered by incidents related to ethnic background, religion, racial origin, and social groups which have been breaking out almost incessantly across the country are inseparable with what the New Order has done which are as follows: 1.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Man tried for killing wife
Man tried for killing wife TANGERANG (JP): A 75-year-old man indicted at Tangerang District Court on Thursday for killing his wife was driven to attack her by her complaints, the prosecutor said. Asnawi said Oca Sainin slashed his wife, Risah Dogol, with a machete on the left side of her throat at their farming shed in Rengas village in Ciputat district here last Dec. 30.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Anwar says trial is govt ploy to win election
Anwar says trial is govt ploy to win election KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Ousted politician Anwar Ibrahim, in a statement from jail, accused the Malaysian government on Thursday of trying him on a new sodomy charge to further smear his reputation and ensure its victory in upcoming elections. Anwar, the former No. 2 leader, said the government was planning to call a snap election during his sodomy trial after humiliating him with lurid sexual allegations and discrediting his leadership ability.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pro-RI forces reject UN police
Pro-RI forces reject UN police JAKARTA (JP): Pro-Indonesian militia leader Jose Estavao Soares told an Australian radio station on Thursday all prointegration groups opposed a United Nations presence during August's ballot in East Timor, warning of a danger to the safety of the UN members. "We will never accept any kind of peace force," Soares told ABC radio on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Army members face assault charges
Army members face assault charges PEMALANG, Central Java: Eleven personnel of an Army battalion in Tegal will face questioning for allegedly assaulting a restaurateur here, Central Java military commander Maj. Gen. Bibit Waluyo said on Wednesday. Bibit said the Tuesday midnight attack was triggered by a joke made by a relative of the restaurateur. On the night, deputy commander of the battalion Capt.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Maintaining a many-faceted history of bilateral ties
Maintaining a many-faceted history of bilateral ties The Netherlands and Indonesia have a long history, dating back to 1596, when the first Dutch ships visited Indonesia. This 400- year relationship has taken many forms and today, the Netherlands and Indonesia enjoy close cultural and economic ties which reflect their long history.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia amending bankruptcy law
Indonesia amending bankruptcy law JAKARTA (JP): The government is finalizing draft amendments of the 1998 law on bankruptcy to make it better able to accommodate the latest developments in business and to improve the transparency of bankruptcy proceedings, a senior official at the justice ministry said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
I vote for a well-mannered candidate
I vote for a well-mannered candidate Thank you to The Jakarta Post photographer for that masterful photograph titled Party platform which appeared on the front page of the Post's April 28 edition. In this case, a picture is, indeed, worth a thousand words.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 29, 1999: Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
69% of eligible voters register for polls
69% of eligible voters register for polls JAKARTA (JP): General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Rudini said on Thursday that 69 percent of eligible voters were registered for the June 7 polls, a statistic he believed disproved fears people were opposed to the event. "Although I can already breathe a sigh of relief now, I expect the number will surpass 70 percent when the registration period ends," Rudini told a media conference after a meeting with President B.J. Habibie at Merdeka Palace.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 29, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 0 0 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 0 7,500 Alumindo Light Metal 600 0 456,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 150 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,500 0 3,825,500 Anwar Sierad 75 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bali Travel Mart to be held after the June 7 elections
Bali Travel Mart to be held after the June 7 elections JAKARTA (JP): Bali will host its first annual international marketing event on tourism, the Bali Travel Mart, two weeks after the June elections. The head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Luther Barrung, said here on Thursday that foreign buyers' interest in joining the expo was encouraging despite the prevailing uncertainty about the elections' proceeding and aftermath.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI-the Netherlands maintain strong, active business ties
RI-the Netherlands maintain strong, active business ties Trade and investment relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands are more than 400 years old. This long history explains the strong economic ties between both countries. Bilateral trade amounts to US$1.3 billion per year. Indonesian exports to the Netherlands are $1 billion, partially reflecting the important distribution function that the Netherlands has for the European market.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Unwanted exposure
Unwanted exposure I saw an advertisement for the People's Sovereignty Party (PDR) on a private television station. The advertisement shows video clips of demonstrations that were held by different groups of people. I was involved in one of the demonstrations. In the advertisement, my face (I was wearing a white head cover, and shouting) was highlighted for several seconds. In this connection, I think it necessary to convey some points: 1.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI urged to adopt pact to fight bribery in country
RI urged to adopt pact to fight bribery in country JAKARTA (JP): Global corruption watchdog Transparency International advised the Indonesian government on Thursday to adopt its Integrity Pact to combat rampant bribery and corruption in the country. "The fact that there is so much corruption described in Indonesia suggests that the rules need changing... It (the pact) will be an effective way to eradicate corruption," said Michael H. Wiehen, who is a member of the Berlin organization's board.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
NEC offers high quality education to Indonesians
NEC offers high quality education to Indonesians The Netherlands Education Center (NEC) is a private, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting academic cooperation and mobility between Indonesia and the Netherlands. The NEC was created by 40 universities for the specific purpose of informing candidates from Indonesia, whether higher education staff or students, about university programs offered in the Netherlands.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Safety fund misuse to be investigated
Safety fund misuse to be investigated JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah ordered his staff on Thursday to examine alleged mismanagement in the distribution of Rp 764 million of the social safety net fund in the Karanganyar subdistrict of Central Jakarta. "I ordered my staff to meet with officials from the investigative team of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) to investigate the matter," he told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government 'loses' data on oil and gas
Government 'loses' data on oil and gas JAKARTA (JP): The government has lost 30 percent of the data file on the country's oil and gas resources collected by contractors during exploration and exploitation activities, a data management company said on Thursday. Director of data management company PT Patra Nusa Duta Triyono Hadi said the "missing" files were being traded overseas.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Inco reports loss of US$2.1m
Inco reports loss of US$2.1m JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed nickel producer PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced on Thursday a net loss of US$2.1 million for the first quarter to March. Company president and chief executive officer Rumengan Musu said in a statement the loss was caused by the worldwide decrease in nickel prices. Inco, which operates a huge nickel mine in Soroako, Southeast Sulawesi, reported a net profit of $5.2 million in the same period last year.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
PDAM Jaya employees rally at embassies
PDAM Jaya employees rally at embassies JAKARTA (JP): At least 300 employees of city tap water company PDAM Jaya rallied at the British and French embassies on Thursday to draw attention to their dispute with the company's foreign partners from the two countries. Dressed in their uniforms and with headbands stating their cause, the employees visited the British embassy on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, at about 11 a.m. They left one hour later and headed to the French mission on the same street.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Amien is the preffered presidential candidate
Amien is the preffered presidential candidate JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Amien Rais tops the list of the 20 most popular prospective presidential candidates, winning the support of 22.2 percent of eligible voters, according to the results of a poll revealed on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Antimonopoly law applicable: YLKI
Antimonopoly law applicable: YLKI JAKARTA (JP): Analysts said on Thursday the new antimonopoly law, despite its many shortcomings, should be welcomed because it was badly needed to ensure fair competition in the market. "Although the law still has many loopholes it is still applicable," said deputy chairman of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) Agus Pambagio.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to control US$10.4b in fixed assets by June
IBRA to control US$10.4b in fixed assets by June JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects all US$10.4 billion worth of fixed assets pledged by conglomerates to repay debts, to be transferred to the government's holding company by June. IBRA deputy chairman Farid Haryanto said on Thursday he expected 75 percent of the assets would be recovered.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Surveillance plan can help ASEAN resist new crisis
Surveillance plan can help ASEAN resist new crisis MANILA (AFP): There is no bullet-proof shield from future financial crises, but a peer-based monitoring mechanism set up this year could help Southeast Asia withstand any new turmoil, experts said Thursday. Suthad Setboonsarng, deputy secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said the financial surveillance process is now taking wing after its formal establishment early this year.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bomb explodes, ABRI gets the blame
Bomb explodes, ABRI gets the blame From Rakyat Merdeka With increased political activities now, the people tend to accuse the Armed Forces (ABRI) to be behind each of the series of incidents. I am reminded of the Javanese saying Gupak pulut ora mangan nangkane, the tenor of which is: "You get the jackfruits' sticky substance, even if you have not eaten the fruit". It means that you may not have participated in a certain action, but you must share the burden of its consequences.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Restructuring of largest debtors delayed
Restructuring of largest debtors delayed JAKARTA (JP): The government will not be able to complete a loan restructuring agreement with the 20 largest corporate debtors of state banks by the April 30 deadline, as promised to the IMF, chairman of the Jakarta Initiative taskforce Yusuf Anwar said on Thursday. But he expected the delay would not cause any interruption to the disbursement of the IMF's bailout loan commitment to the country.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses of Ciamis killing spree threatened
Witnesses of Ciamis killing spree threatened JAKARTA (JP): The independent Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) said here on Thursday witnesses of the recent killing spree in Ciamis had been threatened by security personnel not to disclose details of the violence. Kontras coordinator Munir said the threats began after reports of the killings were disclosed in Jakarta last week.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
EU emergency aid for Maluku
EU emergency aid for Maluku JAKARTA: The European Parliament, which holds its plenary session in Strasbourg, France, next week, will most likely pass a resolution to immediately send emergency aid to the victims of violent clashes on Kai islands in Maluku province, Janssen L. van Raay, a member of the Parliament, said here on Wednesday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Homemade explosives confiscated
Homemade explosives confiscated JAKARTA (JP): The city police have arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the production of homemade explosives at a house in Bogor's Caringin district, a source said on Thursday. The source said police confiscated three explosive devices from the suspects.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Justice Party speaks out against discrimination
Justice Party speaks out against discrimination JAKARTA (JP): The Justice Party (PK) asserted on Thursday that Indonesia would prosper if it did away with discrimination and gave responsibility to those with the most talent, regardless of their religious or racial background.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Residents clash with Royal Sentul security guards
Residents clash with Royal Sentul security guards JAKARTA (JP): Villagers from Sumur Batu in Cibarengkok subdistrict in Bogor clashed with security guards of a housing estate developer over a land dispute on Wednesday. At least six of the locals were reportedly injured in the clash involving dozens of residents and about 50 armed security guards of the exclusive Royal Sentul housing complex. Two people were severely hurt, residents said.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
SCB seizes Asia opportunitie
SCB seizes Asia opportunitie SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): With its recent deals in Thailand and Indonesia, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) is grasping a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to buy into Asia's domestic banking sector, according to Kai Nargolwala, the bank's head of corporate and institutional banking. The reluctance of many Asian governments to open up their banking sectors made such deals impossible in the past.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN economies bottom out
ASEAN economies bottom out MANILA, Philippines (AP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' crisis-hit economies are all showing signs of hitting bottom, a senior official said Thursday. Suthad Setboonsarng, ASEAN's deputy secretary general, said an economic forecast by a monitoring group set up by the nine-member block shows "we are hitting the bottom" of the regionwide slump.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Gang robs fertilizer
Gang robs fertilizer PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A gang of thieves robbed four tons of fertilizer belonging to a distributor, PT Pandagaran, in Banyumas, near here at dawn on Thursday. Security guards of the company Mihardjo and Warsiman, said the robbers removed all the fertilizer when they went out for coffee. The food stall is situated 500 meters from the firm.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Sketch Exhibition: Sketsa Australia by Jerry T, at Australian Embassy Gallery, Kuningan, South Jakarta, April 30 to May 14. * Painting Exhibition: Generasi Milenium by Achmad Syahri, Andi Suandi, Bambang Sutrisno, Dumas Indra, Sahat Simatupang, Yaqub Elka, at Santika Hotel, Jl. K.S. Tubun No. 7, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5330350), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until May 18. * Painting Exhibition: Gelar Karya 12 Warna by Kelompok Mekar, at Hilton Executive Club, Jl.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's jazz revival can start with this band
Jakarta's jazz revival can start with this band By Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): It may seem slow, but jazz music is gradually resuming its existence in the Indonesian music scene. Proof of that is jazz band Simak Dialog, which will perform at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Saturday (May 1). The group first received attention with their performance at the JakJazz Festival in 1994. The upcoming show is their second solo performance since 1997.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pelti juniors for Czech training
Pelti juniors for Czech training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) plans to send six junior players in mid-May to train in Brno, the Czech Republic, before competing in a number of tournaments in Europe. Pelti's deputy of junior players' development, Deddy Prasetyo, said on Thursday that Czech tennis coach Ladislav Travniczech offered to train the Indonesian players at his tennis camp.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi wants 11 golds from pool
Rahardi wants 11 golds from pool JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) Rahardi Ramelan expressed confidence that Indonesia's swimmers could maintain their supremacy, predicting at least 11 gold medals in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August. Rahardi, also minister of industry and trade, said he had not seen any problems during the middle-term and SEA Games training.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Athletes' field test results disappoint KONI
Athletes' field test results disappoint KONI JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) is disappointed with the results of physical fitness tests conducted by six of the sports bodies preparing its athletes for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August. Moch.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Caltex reaffirms Rp17t in fees to govt
Caltex reaffirms Rp17t in fees to govt JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government received a total of US$2.06 billion or Rp 17 trillion in taxes and oil production share from PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia in 1998 and not Rp 6.2 trillion, as claimed by Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto, the American oil contractor reaffirmed on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia not seeking new funds, says Sjahril
Indonesia not seeking new funds, says Sjahril WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): Indonesia isn't seeking fresh funding from the international community even though it faces a "significant" blowout in the costs of restructuring its devastated banking sector, the head of the country's central bank said Wednesday. In a wide-ranging interview, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said his meetings with U.S.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
CCD and CCA deny suspending their assistance to Dekopin
CCD and CCA deny suspending their assistance to Dekopin JAKARTA (JP): The Cooperative Center of Denmark (CCD) and the Canadian Cooperative Association (CCA) have denied withdrawing aid to the Indonesian Cooperatives Council (Dekopin) in protest over businessman Nurdin Halid's appointment as chairman. Country Program Director Lene Ostergaard said on Thursday CCD had not expressed any opinion on the election of Dekopin's new chairman, because it was an internal affair.