Archive: 9 April 1999
53 articles found
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 8, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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SE Asian currencies shuffle sideways amid few indicators
SE Asian currencies shuffle sideways amid few indicators SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies continued their sideways shuffle during Asian trading on Thursday. With few developments to give traders any incentive either to buy or to sell, both the Thai baht and the Indonesian rupiah ended flat on the day. The more liquid Singapore dollar faithfully shadowed the yen higher, while the Philippine peso slipped back, giving up a little more of Tuesday's gains.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Will Sino-U.S. ties help solve Korea's problems?
Will Sino-U.S. ties help solve Korea's problems? By Landry Haryo Subianto JAKARTA (JP): Many analysts maintain that one solution to Korea can be found in stable Sino-United States relations. However, Sino-U.S. relations have always been marked by periods of ups and downs. At present, when the question of North Korea nuclear power has resurfaced, Beijing-Washington relations are not conducive to a more promising solution.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
PSIS the underdog in Manado showdown
PSIS the underdog in Manado showdown By Ivy Susanti MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Defending champion Persebaya Surabaya's coach Rusdy Bahalwan is fearful his players will be lulled into overconfidence against dark horse PSIS Semarang in the fifth Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina) final on Friday. In contrast, PSIS coach Edy Paryono promises his team will do its best to bring back the nostalgia of its last victory in 1987, which also came with a final victory over Persebaya.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Butet's mimicry keeps Melburnians entertained
Butet's mimicry keeps Melburnians entertained By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): If not for the fact that we were definitely in Melba Hall at the University of Melbourne, it would have been easy to be lulled into thinking we were somewhere in an Indonesian city, enjoying the hard-hitting, dangerously honest yet screamingly funny performance of Butet and his Teater Gandrik. Evenly scattered among the mainly dark-haired, full house audience were a number of fair to honey-colored-haired individuals.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Muslim politician Lukman Harun died on Thursday at the Jakarta Islamic Hospital due to health complications. He would have turned 65 next month. A Golkar legislator and executive of Indonesia's second largest Islamic organization Muhammadiyah, Lukman was known as a vocal political commentator. He is survived by wife Maemunah Malik and their four children. Antara said he would be buried this afternoon, after Friday prayers.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Prointegration civilian militia rally in E. Timor
Prointegration civilian militia rally in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of prointegration civilian militia members rallied in the East Timor town of Maliana on Thursday, claiming they were ready to die for Indonesia's sovereignty over the province, while the government announced here it had asked the United Nations (UN) to delay next week's negotiations with Portugal.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Karol Kucera, a Slovenian?
Karol Kucera, a Slovenian? A photo caption entitled Greeting the hero, page 10, The Jakarta Post, April 6, 1999, mentioned Karol Kucera as a member of the Slovenian Davis Cup team. Karol Kucera is from the Republic of Slovakia, once a part of Czeckoslovakia. Is it right that a man from Slovakia is called Slovenian? Or should he be called Slovakian? As we know, Slovenia was once a part of Yugoslavia, with Ljubljana as its capital. Maybe I'm wrong but I need explanation from the editor. Thank you.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Another landslide in Bali
Another landslide in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A landslide demolished a house in Karangasem regency on the eastern tip of the island on Wednesday. No fatalities were reported. It was the second landslide caused by heavy rain within a week. A landslide on Sunday killed at least three people in Bangli. Another victim was still missing as of Thursday.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Reflections Of Asia, Paul Beiboer, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto 79, Menteng (Phone: 3907623), Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until April 20. * Installation, Drawing Exhibition: Cenderamata Orde Batu by Moelyono, at Galeri Milenium, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), until April 12. * Photo Exhibition: Revolution, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Habibie, Prayogo confer on Chandra Asri's fate
Habibie, Prayogo confer on Chandra Asri's fate JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie summoned business tycoon Prayogo Pangestu on Thursday to discuss the fate of his company PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center. Prayogo, reportedly listed as the third largest debtor to state banks, after former president Soeharto's two sons, played down the meeting. He said the discussion concerned a reconstruction project in Mangole Island, Maluku, which was damaged by an earthquake in December.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Investments safe in RI, says ABRI
Investments safe in RI, says ABRI JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto appealed to foreign investors on Thursday not to leave the crisis-hit country, assuring them the military would maintain security. Wiranto told around 300 businesspeople from the United States, Europe and Asia that their role was especially crucial in helping to lead Indonesia out of its economic crisis.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Historic building razed
Historic building razed From Tempo magazine I hail from Tegal regency in Central Java. Although I have studied and worked in places outside of my birthplace, I am proud of my hometown, especially the development of community awareness. Tegal was the first place to declare war against collusion, corruption and nepotism in a concrete way. The people moved to reject a corrupt formal leadership. Besides, Tegal is replete with history, both its history of heroism and the history of the region itself.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Language testing needs revolution
Language testing needs revolution By Bambang Sugeng YOGYAKARTA (JP): When the communicative methodology in language teaching was gaining momentum 20 years ago, one of its proponents reminded the rest of the world that new testing techniques were needed to be developed to accompany the speeding popularity, growth and application of the communicative methodology.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Unruly Mia likely to miss team events
Unruly Mia likely to miss team events JAKARTA (JP): The country's number one women's singles shuttler, Mia Audina, could be kept off the team for the Sudirman Cup and World Championships next month due to undisciplined behavior.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 8, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 -25 1,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 75 0 0 Alter Abadi 200 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 425 -25 322,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 125 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,450 25 877,500 Anwar Sierad 50 0 105,000 APAC Centertex Corp.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Asia's crisis deeper, longer and more painful
Asia's crisis deeper, longer and more painful BANGKOK (AFP): Asia's economic crisis has inflicted deeper misery and dragged on for longer than anticipated, the United Nations said Wednesday in a report calling for sweeping reforms of the global financial system. The report, published by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, predicted a mild economic recovery this year, but said it would be conditional on regional and international factors.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
The Purbalingga incident
The Purbalingga incident Yet another time bomb left by the New Order regime has exploded. On Friday last week, the thus far little known town of Purbalingga in the Banyumas regency of Central Java created an uproar. Bands of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), attacked the entourage of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung, who was planning to hold a party rally there. Golkar supporters were chased.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Tourist arrivals to RP drop
Tourist arrivals to RP drop MANILA (AP): The number of tourists visiting the Philippines is declining because of continuing regional financial turmoil and the crippling of national carrier Philippine Airlines, the Department of Tourism said Thursday. Visitor arrivals dropped to 2,149,357 in 1998, down 3.3 percent from the previous year, the tourism department said in a report. The flow of tourists from East Asia slowed down in 1998, dropping by 16 percent to 816,449 visitors.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Four arrested for alleged extortion
Four arrested for alleged extortion JAKARTA (JP): A police officer shot and injured two technical high school students and, with the help of bystanders, arrested two others for allegedly extorting money from bus passengers in East Jakarta late Wednesday. City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Salim Group defends UIC performance
Salim Group defends UIC performance SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia's Salim Group, which is trying to sell its 23 percent stake in Singapore's United Industrial Corp (UIC), said on Thursday it was pleased with the company's profit record. "We are happy with UIC's performance. The 1998 profit was down but that is to be expected with the difficult market and high interest rates," Tan Kong King, Managing Director of KMP Pte Ltd, a Salim unit, told Reuters in a telephone interview.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
No clear resolution in sight on taming sex and violence on TV
No clear resolution in sight on taming sex and violence on TV By Brillianto K. Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The government, as well as and television viewers, are relieved to hear that the country's TV stations have agreed to minimize violence and sex in their broadcasts. The issue of sex and violence on television -- particularly on private television stations -- has become a public controversy, without any resolution in sight. This matter has remained an issue because of the contradictions involved.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Hiring assistant better for investors
Hiring assistant better for investors I feel sorry for Mr. Ng Yang Houg (whose letter Foreign investment handling was published on April 3) facing a dilemma whether he would use the service of a consultant or hire an employee. The problem will not arise if all procedures for foreign investment in Indonesia are simplified. What Mr. Ng is facing is on the contrary, complicated bureaucracy and time- consuming procedures.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Army-linked body to lose forestry license
Army-linked body to lose forestry license JAKARTA (JP): The government will revoke logging rights owned by a foundation under the Ministry of Defense, Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Wednesday. Muslimin told journalists after an economic Cabinet meeting that President B.J. Habibie had decided to revoke Presidential Decree No. 44/1994, which gives logging rights for the "security belt" area along the border of East and West Kalimantan to Maju Kerja Foundation.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Angry mob attacks public hospital in West Kalimantan
Angry mob attacks public hospital in West Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Troops fired warning shots on Thursday to disperse a group of people who attacked a public hospital in Singkawang, West Kalimantan. Antara reported that a group of Madurese attacked the Abdul Aziz General Hospital in the Sambas Regency capital, generating panic among nurses, doctors and patients. Security personnel member Sgt. Maj.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Labor union holds worker festival
Labor union holds worker festival JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) will hold contests for workers in Jakarta and surrounding areas of Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi, Karawang and Serang on April 24 and April 25 here. Organizing committee chairman Asrizal Nur from the union's cultural department announced on Thursday that the Indonesian Worker Festival '99 was held in conjunction with SBSI's seventh anniversary on Apr. 25 and World Labor Day on May 1.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
PDAM Jaya workers seek pay hike
PDAM Jaya workers seek pay hike JAKARTA (JP): Some 800 workers of city-owned water company PDAM Jaya staged a noisy protest in front of the company's headquarters in Central Jakarta on Thursday to demand an increase in their monthly wages. The rally, which began at 8:30 a.m., ended peacefully in the afternoon. A meeting between the protesters and PDAM Jaya management took place, but no statement on the results of the meeting was made available. During their protest on Jl.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians are dream team of Asian pensions
Indonesians are dream team of Asian pensions SINGAPORE (Reuters): A quarter of Indonesians feel they would need over US$5 million to retire comfortably -- a huge nest-egg not even contemplated in Asia's biggest economy, Japan, according to a survey released on Thursday. MasterCard International's Asian Ideals survey showed up the bizarre discrepancy, finding that in Indonesia, one of Asia's sickest economies, about 26 percent wanted over $5 million.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
PT Timor managed by government
PT Timor managed by government I once read in a Jakarta daily that Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said that if by March 26, 1999, PT Timor Putera Nasional (PT TPN) had not settled its tax debt amounting to Rp 3.029 trillion, its assets would be managed by the government. It is not clear, however, what is meant by "managed". It should be noted that Law No. 19/1999 stipulates a provision on the procedure for tax collection with a distress warrant.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
More opposition to planned Golkar Party function
More opposition to planned Golkar Party function SEMARANG (JP): Kendal joined Surakarta on Thursday in calling on Golkar Party to cancel a planned function with local supporters. A member of Kendal's elections supervisory committee, Sudarto, told The Jakarta Post the committee would ask local Golkar chief Gempur Bambang to call off the function, scheduled for April 10. Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung is expected to speak at the gathering.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
SIA, JAL plan joint services
SIA, JAL plan joint services SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): National carrier Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA) said Thursday it will launch a joint thrice-weekly freighter service with Japan Airlines (JAL) between Singapore and Tokyo. The service is subjected to approval from Japanese authorities and will begin April 9. It will ship commodities such as seafood and chilled meat from Singapore, Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
S&P downgrades ratings on Freeport, ALatief
S&P downgrades ratings on Freeport, ALatief JAKARTA (JP): International rating agency Standard & Poor's on Thursday downgraded ratings on Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. and PT ALatief Freeport Finance Co. BV., reflecting their exposure to Indonesia's intensifying fiscal and political risks.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Propeller kills Navy member
Propeller kills Navy member SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A Navy member, Sgt. Syafrudin Jihat Surya Candra, died after being struck by a airplane propeller at Sepinggan Airport in Balikpapan on Wednesday. Airport director Kuntadi Budianto told Antara on Thursday the 34-year-old Navy man was helping the crew of the Navy's PC-PKT Monex aircraft prepare for take off. The plane was heading for Surabaya. It was the first accident of its kind to happen at the airport, according to Kuntadi.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Iswara installed Bogor mayor
Iswara installed Bogor mayor BOGOR (JP): Bogor mayoralty secretary R. Iswara Natanegara has been appointed mayor for a five-year term, replacing Eddy Gunardi. The 51-year-old Padjajaran University graduate was installed as the 16th mayor of the town on Wednesday by West Java Governor R. Nuriana. Eddy ended his tenure on March 7. Iswara, born in Purwakarta, West Java, was elected from two other candidates, Usman Zakaria and Rumawan Sadli.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Natuna gas row reflects RI 'resolve to end corruption'
Natuna gas row reflects RI 'resolve to end corruption' SINGAPORE (Reuters): The controversy stirred over the award of a S$500 million gas pipeline project reveals Indonesia's resolve to stamp out corruption rather than add to the country's political risk, analysts said on Thursday. They said the probe at the instigation of legislators has resulted in more transparency, which was a boost for future capital intensive investments even though the underlying political risk remained.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Opposition parties offer alternatives
Opposition parties offer alternatives JAKARTA (JP): Two major opposition political parties may introduce fundamental changes in Indonesia' economic policy if they win the upcoming June 7 general election. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Thursday it would seriously consider reintroducing a fixed exchange rate system to bring the rupiah to around Rp 5,000 against the US dollar in order to spur an economic recovery.
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Ailing hotel industry may recover after poll: Analysts
Ailing hotel industry may recover after poll: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The Bali hotel market's current trend to recovery is not reflected in other Indonesian hotel markets, analysts have said. "The hotel industry in Jakarta will probably bottom up and start to improve after the June election, but it will take between three and four years for those in provincial cities," said David Horovits of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, a hotel and tourism property services firm.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Provinces may receive royalties directly from firms
Provinces may receive royalties directly from firms JAKARTA (JP): Local administrations soon may receive mining royalties and deadrent directly from mining companies. Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said on Thursday he proposed to the government that mining companies directly pay part of the mining royalties and deadrent to local administrations to ensure they receive their rights in full.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's Wong stuns RI's Budi at Japan Open
Malaysia's Wong stuns RI's Budi at Japan Open TOKYO (AFP): Wong Choong Hann of Malaysia stunned world number three Budi Santoso in straight games to claim a quarterfinals berth in the Japan Open badminton on Thursday. The 18th-ranked Malaysian rallied to a 15-7, 17-14 victory in the men's singles third round. The 1998 Commonwealth Games titleholder said the triumph rated alongside beating Luo Yigang of China when he was also ranked third in the world.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
House attacks govt over antigraft bill
House attacks govt over antigraft bill JAKARTA (JP): Legislators unanimously demanded on Thursday the government clarify why there were restrictions on a clause in the antigraft bill putting the onus of proof on the accused. In a resumption of deliberations in the House of Representatives, they questioned the failure to apply it to all cases.
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Auditing rule to act as watchdog on party funding
Auditing rule to act as watchdog on party funding JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to curb money politics, voters will know who is funding the 48 parties contesting the polls through a ruling to be enacted shortly. Political parties are to report their funding transparently through auditing, in line with a planned decree by the General Elections Commission (KPU), commission member Andi A. Mallarangeng said on Thursday.
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KONI appoints more members
KONI appoints more members JAKARTA (JP): Despite its declaration of streamlining, the National Sports Council (KONI) on Thursday announced its appointment of 37 commission members to bring the number of its officials to 64. KONI vice chairman Arie Sudewo told a news conference the decision was made based on a recommendation from February's national congress. "The recommendation says that each commission comprises three to five people. We respect the recommendation.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Asia Pulp profit drops
Asia Pulp profit drops SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper Co. (APP) said Thursday net profit dropped 34 percent to US$142.9 million for the year ended Dec. 31 from $216.4 million in 1997.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Two arrested with 30 boxes of drugs
Two arrested with 30 boxes of drugs JAKARTA (JP): A 58-year-old man and his 20-year-old son were arrested by police detectives with 30 boxes of drugs in front of a courier company in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday, a police officer said. City police detectives chief Col. Alex Bambang Riatmodjo identified the two men as Nanikram Pramchan and son Vijay Nanikram Mahbubone, both residents of Jl. Cikini Raya.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ex-employees of closed banks vow to reveal bosses' misdeeds
Ex-employees of closed banks vow to reveal bosses' misdeeds JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,000 ex-employees from at least 18 closed banks threatened on Thursday to divulge incidents of malfeasance committed by their former employers unless their demands for more severance pay were met. "This is our last resort. We're still collecting data from our respective banks," the employees' spokesman, Taufik, said during a rally in front of the Wisma Bank Danamon building on Jl.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI hailed over trade policies
RI hailed over trade policies JAKARTA (JP): The World Trade Organization (WTO) has praised Indonesia's efforts to foster free trade principles. Director General for International Industrial and Trade Agency Cooperation of the Ministry of Trade and Industry Hatanto Reksodiputro said on Thursday the WTO hailed Indonesia for resisting temptation to back off from its free trade commitment despite the profound economic crisis.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors benefit from party attributs
Street vendors benefit from party attributs JAKARTA (JP): Although the official start of campaigning for the June general election is 42 days away, traders are setting up shop on the city's sidewalks with an array of party attributes. Eye-catching, colorful merchandise is available on Jl. Mampang Prapatan in South Jakarta, Jl. Senen Raya, Jl. Kramat Raya and Jl. K.S. Tubun in Central Jakarta, and Jl. Jatinegara in East Jakarta. Along Jl.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Heritage Society has new head
Indonesian Heritage Society has new head JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Heritage Society, a volunteer organization here, bid farewell to chairwoman Mary de Tray on Thursday and greeted Liz Oley, who replaces De Tray. Founded nearly 30 years ago as Ganesha Volunteers, the Indonesian Heritage Society is an organization of volunteers from around the world who assist Jakarta's museums, particularly the National Museum, and promote public appreciation of Indonesia's cultural heritage.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI freighter sinks in Malacca
RI freighter sinks in Malacca KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian freighter caught fire and sank in the Strait of Malacca while on course for Dumai in Riau on Wednesday, a local daily reported. The freighter's five crew members were saved by Malaysian ship Ragamas 4. Capt. Efendi Abdullah told Utusan daily that the ship's engine room and cargo hold caught fire two hours after departure from Malacca port.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir's illness unsettles Malaysian politics
Mahathir's illness unsettles Malaysian politics By Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's latest illness has stirred anxiety in financial markets and revived speculation over Malaysia's political future once Asia's longest serving leader no longer holds power. Mahathir, 73, was in the National Heart Institute last Friday for the sixth day being treated for bronchitis.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
Over 410,000 Jakartans registered for election
Over 410,000 Jakartans registered for election JAKARTA (JP): Some 7.1 percent of the city's 5.8 million eligible voters have registered for the June 7 general election as of Wednesday, the third day of the initial eight-day registration period, according to Governor Sutiyoso. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the governor did not reveal whether he was satisfied with the figure, which equals about 411,800 voters, but said he hoped more Jakartans would register as soon as possible.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
$35m loan to aid immigration office
$35m loan to aid immigration office JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Immigration has secured a US$35 million loan from Spain to upgrade its information system, director general M. Mudakir announced on Wednesday. He gave no other details on the Spanish creditor or terms of the deal. He said the funds would be used to speed up the realization of the immigration office's plan, delayed due to lack of funds, to finance installation of its computerized information system.
Fri, 09 Apr 1999, 00:00 WIB
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian organizations for electoral activities. In a statement received by The Jakarta Post on Thursday, UNDP said the largest share of the funds was received by the General Elections Commission. The commission will receive $30 million for technical and material electoral infrastructure support.