Archive: 10 May 1999
46 articles found
Mon, 10 May 1999
Fiberglass plant vandalized
Fiberglass plant vandalized BANDUNG: Fiberglass factory PT Polyfin, on the Cicalengka toll road, Bandung, was vandalized on Saturday by hundreds of villagers, Antara reported.Crowds from Cikeruh and Rancaekek subdistricts began hurling rocks at hundreds of the plant's glass windows, and many parts...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Illegal aliens deported
Illegal aliens deported KUPANG: Forty-one foreigners were deported from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, throughout last year, according to an immigration official here, Antara reported.The immigration office's head of Supervision and Action, Surya Pranata, said 25 of the illegal aliens were from...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Habibie challenged over communist remark
Habibie challenged over communist remark JAKARTA (JP): Politicians have challenged that President B.J. Habibie prove his allegation that communism, "Marhaenism" and socialism -- dubbed by many as Komas -- have really threatened the nation, warning him against manipulating the issue to intimidate...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Military 'must take responsibility for Aceh killings'
Military 'must take responsibility for Aceh killings' JAKARTA (JP): Leading ulema in Aceh have demanded that the military take responsibility for the May 3 massacre in which at least 40 died in a North Aceh village.The Indonesian Council of Ulema's Aceh branch, in a letter to President B.J.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Europe investors cool to IBRA presentation
Europe investors cool to IBRA presentation LONDON (Dow Jones): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency painted an optimistic picture of progress in the reform of the country's banking system Friday, but investors were thin on the ground.
Mon, 10 May 1999
UKI jailed student end sentence in Cipinang jail
UKI jailed student end sentence in Cipinang jail JAKARTA (JP): Cheered on by some 50 fellow students, an Indonesia Christian University student was released from Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta on Sunday after spending five months in jail for kidnapping a police officer.Edward T.B.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Junior boy's team stand in 4th place
Junior boy's team stand in 4th place JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's junior men's team failed to shine in the world junior championship of the Asia-Oceania qualifying zone on Sunday, gripping the last place in the top four after it lost to Taiwan 1-2.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Ideas of federalism
Ideas of federalism Some weeks ago Amien Rais initiated an important debate on the need to consider adopting a federal system for Indonesia. Former finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad also joined the federalist camp suggesting to President Habibie that the proposal be debated when the next People's...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Many refugees refuse to return to Ambon
Many refugees refuse to return to Ambon UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): About 2,400 Muslim refugees sheltered in Bone regency, 185 km north of here, have refused to be shipped back to riot-torn Ambon, Maluku's capital, for fear of further violence, a local activist said on Friday.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Bogus soldier caught in Tangerang
Bogus soldier caught in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Military District officers arrested a 23-year-old man on Friday for deceiving at least six people by introducing himself as a member of the Army's special force (Kopassus).Chief Sgt.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Kalimantan community demands fair treatment
Kalimantan community demands fair treatment JAKARTA (JP): Kalimantan community representatives declared on Sunday their allegiance to the state but issued a carefully worded demand for more recognition from the government.Signing the 17-point declaration were Z.A.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Ibnu Sutowo speaks up about graft charges
Ibnu Sutowo speaks up about graft chargesBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): After a three-decade silence, Ibnu Sutowo, the controversial founding father of state oil and gas company Pertamina, denied last week corruption charges launched by former president Soeharto's administration in the early...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Government hit over rejection of UN report
Government hit over rejection of UN report JAKARTA (JP): Activists have deplored the government's recent rejection of a United Nations (UN) report on violence against women in Indonesia, on the grounds that its content was akin to viewpoints held by non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Mon, 10 May 1999
Violence erupts again in East Timor
Violence erupts again in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): At least one person died in another outburst of violence among civilians on Sunday, even as Dili's bishop urged restraint to enable East Timorese vote in peace.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Hamzah to resign from Cabinet
Hamzah to resign from Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) Hamzah Haz announced his resignation on Sunday, citing party interests.He followed in the footsteps of Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung, whose resignation was approved...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Accord on East Timor
Accord on East Timor An agreement concerning the future of East Timor was signed at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Wednesday evening by the Indonesian foreign minister, Ali Alatas, the Portuguese foreign minister, Jaime Gama, and United Nations Secretary- General Kofi Annan.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Government cautioned on signs of economic recovery
Government cautioned on signs of economic recovery JAKARTA (JP): Experts have warned the government not to overreact to early signs of an economic recovery, as a fundamental economic turnaround was yet to arrive.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Opposition against Golkar looms large
Opposition against Golkar looms large JAKARTA (JP): Party functions held by the ruling Golkar across Java over the weekend were met with hostile receptions, and at one site led to an emergency rescue of chairman Akbar Tandjung.
Mon, 10 May 1999
A dangerous game
A dangerous game The most talked about topics these days are obviously the June general election and the repeated armed clashes in East Timor and Aceh. The first is discussed with optimism while the others with a feeling of regret and disgust, especially last week's bloodbath in Aceh, in which at...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Madurese refugees devastated but not without hope
Madurese refugees devastated but not without hopeBy Chandra H.N. Ichwani SURABAYA (Antara): When asked if she wanted to return to Sambas one day, the weary woman looked into the distance blankly."I will go back there only if the government guarantees my safety. I have lost everything there...
Mon, 10 May 1999
PNG police join hunt for Irianese rebels
PNG police join hunt for Irianese rebels JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Papua New Guinea (PNG) police are helping Indonesian security authorities track down a group of 30 Irianese separatist rebels who, with 11 people they abducted, are on hiding in the neighboring country.
Mon, 10 May 1999
No kite flying near airport: Official
No kite flying near airport: Official TANGERANG (JP): Soekarno Hatta International Airport authorities have urged residents living near the airport to refrain from flying kites, as the activity could endanger flights.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 8, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 425 0 424,000 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 -50 3,441,000 Alumindo...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Malaysia, Singapore share row needs govt intervention
Malaysia, Singapore share row needs govt intervention KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A row over frozen Malaysian shares once traded in Singapore is getting pushed into the growing list of unresolved bilateral issues between Kuala Lumpur and the island republic.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Multilateral institutions lack responses to Asian crisis
Multilateral institutions lack responses to Asian crisis SINGAPORE (AFP): Appropriate policy responses to Asia's economic woes by multilateral institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been inadequate, a survey among...
Mon, 10 May 1999
City authorities accused of glossing over security
City authorities accused of glossing over security JAKARTA (JP): Party officials expressed concern on Saturday over recent statements made by city authorities, in which they devolved responsibility for maintaining security during the upcoming campaign activities and the general election.
Mon, 10 May 1999
One thousand ballots stolen in N. Jakarta
One thousand ballots stolen in N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A box containing 1,000 ballot papers for the June 7 general election was stolen from a truck on Thursday afternoon, an officer said over the weekend.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 10 May 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 TV Drama 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Dances 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:35...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Marcos sets foot in presidential palace
Marcos sets foot in presidential palace MANILA (DPA): Thirteen years after her husband was ousted in a four-day popular revolt, former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos set foot again in the Malacanang presidential palace on Sunday to receive a "mother of the year" award.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Siemens expects larger market share despite crisis
Siemens expects larger market share despite crisis JAKARTA (JP): German mobile phone maker Siemens remains bullish on Indonesia's cellular telephone market and expects to fill at least 15 percent of the total demand this year.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Ask for God's guidance!
Ask for God's guidance!From Pikiran RakyatAmerican politicians may well consider our upcoming general election, which 48 parties will contest, more democratic than polls in the United States. If the number of political parties participating in the elections is your yardstick, well, you may as well...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Citra '99, at Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until May 15. * Painting Exhibition: Budi's Gallery Collection, by Sudjana Kerton, Nyoman Gunarsa, etc., at La Casa de Mexico, Jl.
Mon, 10 May 1999
PT Ariawest welcomes MediaOne-AT&T merger
PT Ariawest welcomes MediaOne-AT&T merger JAKARTA (JP): PT Ariawest International said the merger of its U.S.-based parent company MediaOne Group with American telecommunications giant AT&T will further strengthen its Indonesian operation.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Elderly bachelor murdered
Elderly bachelor murdered JAKARTA (JP): An elderly bachelor was found murdered in his house in East Jakarta early Thursday, city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said.The victim was identified as 65-year-old Sadeli Sastra Sanjaya, a resident of Bea Cukai housing complex in Pisangan Lama...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Human rights integral for reform
Human rights integral for reform JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of political parties said over the weekend that the protection of human rights was inseparable in the campaign for total reform.The Justice and Unity Party (PKP) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) said improving the protection of...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Khatami expresses support to jailed Tehran mayor
Khatami expresses support to jailed Tehran mayor TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran's moderate President Mohammad Khatami has joined the groundswell of support for jailed former Tehran mayor Gholamhossein Karbaschi, the press reported on Sunday."Karbaschi has rendered much service to the country...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Request for tourist visa refused
Request for tourist visa refused In Indonesia there is corruption, collusion and nepotism. In Australia there is bureaucracy and the public service. My grievance is with the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Australia supports pollution control
Australia supports pollution control JAKARTA: Sixty graduates from Australian training programs in pollution control and environmental management were awarded their certificates on Saturday at the Australian embassy here.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Sutiyoso amazed at arrest of senior official
Sutiyoso amazed at arrest of senior official JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said Friday's arrest of the head of the city inspectorate office, Sutardjianto, for his alleged role in a Rp 2.6 billion (US$317,000) corruption scam had caught him by surprise.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Grocers told not ot raise food prices ahead of polls
Grocers told not ot raise food prices ahead of polls JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to avoid public anxiety, the government has asked the country's grocers not to raise the prices of food staples and other commodities.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Petrobras, PDVSA plan tieup
Petrobras, PDVSA plan tieup BRASILIA (AFP): Brazil's Petrobras and Venezuela's PDVSA are studying establishing a strategic alliance of the two state oil giants in a venture that could be named Petroamerica, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said here Friday.
Mon, 10 May 1999
SE Asia enters the 21st century
SE Asia enters the 21st centuryBy Hilman Adil JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian political landscape has changed significantly from events related to the unwinding of bipolar international relations since the end of the Cold War, the monetary crisis with its devastating effects on most of the...
Mon, 10 May 1999
Share prices
Share pricesCorrection: Prices quoted for the Jakarta Stock Exchange's Friday trading contained errors. This is the correct version of the stock prices. We apologize to our readers for the erroneous report. -- Editor
Mon, 10 May 1999
Asian media lament NATO attack on Chinese embassy
Asian media lament NATO attack on Chinese embassy SINGAPORE (Reuters): Leading Asian newspapers voiced regret on Sunday at NATO's missile attack on China's embassy in Belgrade with Japanese dailies urging the U.S.-led alliance to consider ending its air strikes on Yugoslavia.
Mon, 10 May 1999
U.S. embassy in Beijing besieged by protesters
U.S. embassy in Beijing besieged by protesters BEIJING (AP): Throwing rocks and paint, thousands of angry protesters besieged the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Sunday for a second day of noisy demonstrations against NATO's bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia.
Mon, 10 May 1999
Burglars injure housewife with hydrochloric acid
Burglars injure housewife with hydrochloric acid JAKARTA (JP): A housewife was severely wounded after she was splashed with hydrochloric acid by two alleged robbers who broke into her house in Tambun subdistrict, Bekasi, early Saturday.