Archive: 14 May 1999
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Fri, 14 May 1999
PLN to buy Pertamina geothermal steam
PLN to buy Pertamina geothermal steam JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) signed an agreement on Wednesday to buy geothermal steam from state oil and gas company Pertamina for its planned 20-megawatt (MW) power plant in North Sulawesi.
Fri, 14 May 1999
State bank debtors to be taken to court
State bank debtors to be taken to court JAKARTA (JP): The president of newly established Bank Mandiri, Robby Djohan, said on Wednesday some 5 percent of the Rp 61 trillion (about US$7.6 billion) in nonperforming loans at four state banks could not be restructured because the debtors' businesses...
Fri, 14 May 1999
Borobudur to host 50,000 Buddhists
Borobudur to host 50,000 Buddhists SEMARANG, Central Java: About 50,000 people will attend the commemoration of Buddha's Day of Enlightenment on May 30 in the ancient Borobudur temple in Magelang, an official predicted on Thursday, Antara reported.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Unfrel has doubts about poll security
Unfrel has doubts about poll security DEPOK, West Java (JP): Just three weeks ahead of the June 7 general election, a leading independent poll watch organization warned on Wednesday of various shortcomings, including a lack of security guarantees and continuing calls for a boycott in Aceh.
Fri, 14 May 1999
EVA Air upbeat on RI flights
EVA Air upbeat on RI flights JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan's EVA Air said the flow of passengers from Taiwan to Indonesia remained strong despite security fears ahead of the June 7 general election."We are overbooked for trips to Bali and have quite a few passengers for Jakarta starting from May and it...
Fri, 14 May 1999
Anwar scoffs at official's remark
Anwar scoffs at official's remark KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Jailed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim criticized a Cabinet minister for saying his wife, a budding opposition figure, was Chinese and therefore unqualified to lead native Malays, a statement said on Thursday.Anwar, the former No.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Foreigners tender $3.2b in RI debt
Foreigners tender $3.2b in RI debt LONDON (Reuters): Bank Indonesia and Deutsche Bank AG said on Thursday more than US$3.2 billion of external debt of Indonesian banks was tendered by creditors in an exchange to help the country restructure its banking system.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Untrendy Indonesia not a hit in Japan
Untrendy Indonesia not a hit in JapanBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang TOKYO (JP): Japanese traders are reluctant to import Indonesian clothes, which are seen as unfashionable here, a visiting Indonesian minister said.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Water firm's president fired for incompetency
Water firm's president fired for incompetency JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso fired the president of city water company PDAM Jaya, Rama Boedi, saying the latter was unable to resolve the company's internal problems.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Trisakti tragedy remembered
Trisakti tragedy remembered JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of students from universities in cities across the country staged peaceful street rallies on Wednesday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students.No clashes occurred during the rallies.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on May 12, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,870.00 7,930.00 7,870.00 7,970.00Australian dollar 1 5,241.95 5,333.80 5,216.00 5,383.00Austrian schilling 1 610.52 620.19 - -Belgian franc 1 208.26 211.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Priests and nuns march in Dili in bid to resume peace
Priests and nuns march in Dili in bid to resume peace DILI, East Timor (JP): Catholic priests and nuns joined a huge rally on the streets of Dili on Thursday calling for an end to violence in the province.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Cempaka Putih resident shot
Cempaka Putih resident shot JAKARTA (JP): A Cempaka Putih resident in Central Jakarta was shot on Tuesday evening attempting to apprehend a member of a vehicle thieving gang.Central Jakarta Police detective chief Maj.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Indonesia's forex reserves rise to $16.05 billion
Indonesia's forex reserves rise to $16.05 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign reserves rose to US$16.05 billion in the week ending on May 7 from $16.02 billion the previous week, the central bank said in its latest weekly report.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Civil code for bankruptcy law
Civil code for bankruptcy lawBy Frans H. Winarta The following is an excerpt from a paper presented at a recent conference in Jakarta on 150 Years of the Indonesian Civil Code: The Civil Law Basis for a Modern Bankruptcy Law.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Muslim women rally against violence
Muslim women rally against violence JAKARTA (JP): A number of Muslim women's organizations held a rally at the square of the Al Azhar Mosque in South Jakarta Thursday to call for an end to violence and to preserve national unity.
Fri, 14 May 1999
APEC debates financial reforms
APEC debates financial reforms LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AFP): APEC central bankers and finance officials opened talks Thursday to lay the groundwork for the group's finance ministers to reinforce reforms to hasten an Asian economic recovery.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Officials accused of safety net funds abuse
Officials accused of safety net funds abuse JAKARTA (JP): At least 18 residents of Karang Anyar subdistrict in Central Jakarta have lodged complaints to city police about data manipulation and abuse of social safety net funds.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Thousands attend signing of peace deal in riot-torn Ambon
Thousands attend signing of peace deal in riot-torn Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Over 10,000 people attended the signing of a peace accord in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Wednesday which many hope will mark an end to months of deadly clashes between Muslim and Christian groups in the province.M.G.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Government to sign new letter of intent with IMF
Government to sign new letter of intent with IMF JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said on Wednesday the government would sign a new letter of intent with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) either on Friday or Monday.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Electronics firms in Taiwan up beat on Indonesia's prospects
Electronics firms in Taiwan up beat on Indonesia's prospectsBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang TAIPEI (JP): Taiwan electronics firms have expressed optimism about Indonesia's prospects, saying they will invest in the country once it recovers from the crisis.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Sumitomo sues cable producer
Sumitomo sues cable producer JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Sumitomo Niaga filed a bankruptcy claim against PT Supreme Cable Manufacturing Corporation for failing to pay its debt of US$3 million in promissory notes, the bank's lawyer said on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 12, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 50,000 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 25 15,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 14 May 1999
World Bank to fight Indonesian poverty with new vigor
World Bank to fight Indonesian poverty with new vigor Mark Baird, a New Zealander, who became the World Bank Indonesia Country Director on April 1, is now on his second assignment in Jakarta. But the task and the work environment he is facing is strikingly different from his previous one in 1986-...
Fri, 14 May 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphics Exhibition: Ekspresi Grafis Dalam Ekspresi Buku II, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Inpex leaves from W. Natuna
Inpex leaves from W. Natuna TOKYO (Dow Jones): Indonesia Petroleum Ltd., or Inpex, a leading Japanese energy developer, has withdrawn from an oil and gas exploration project offshore southern Indonesia, Japan National Oil Corp. said Wednesday.
Fri, 14 May 1999
May 16 to urge HIV/AIDS awareness
May 16 to urge HIV/AIDS awareness JAKARTA: A night of recognition of the threat of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and solidarity for those affected will be held in 70 cities across the archipelago on May 16, Antara reported on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Clashes unavoidable
Clashes unavoidableFrom Pikiran RakyatClashes between supporters of the People's Awakening Party (PKB) and the United Development Party (PPP) in Jepara (Pikiran Rakyat, May 2) and similar happenings in the run-up to the general election are "unavoidable" indeed.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Debate and Megawati
Debate and Megawati I was rather surprised to read your editorial (April 30, 1999, A new political education) on the nation's first democratic political debate aired on TV recently.Surprised, because you slip your usual high standards of objectivity and impartiality by rather severely criticizing...
Fri, 14 May 1999
Jakarta Fair to be held in August
Jakarta Fair to be held in August JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has decided to end the tradition of staging the annual one-month Jakarta Fair to coincide with the capital's anniversary on June 22 and will instead hold the event in August, according to the fair's organizer.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Golkar Party likely to nominate Habibie
Golkar Party likely to nominate Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar Party will likely nominate President B.J. Habibie as its presidential candidate for the 1999-2004 period, according to party sources.Deputy chairman of the party's advisory board, A.A Baramuli, said shortly after 11 p.m.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Gutted buildings bear witness to brutality of May 1998 riots
Gutted buildings bear witness to brutality of May 1998 riots JAKARTA (JP): A number of buildings burned and damaged in the mid-May 1998 riots have been completely refurbished and are receiving customers.Such a scene can be seen in West Jakarta's busy Chinatown Glodok area.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Peaceful rally marks Trisakti shooting
Peaceful rally marks Trisakti shooting JAKARTA (JP): Around 5,000 Trisakti University students flocked to their campus in Grogol, West Jakarta, on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the fatal shooting of four of their classmates during a peaceful demonstration outside the university.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Al Azhar to join international folk dance gala
Al Azhar to join international folk dance gala JAKARTA (JP): If you watch them on the dance floor, you might think they are professional dancers because their movements are so gracious as they follow the beat of the music.
Fri, 14 May 1999
China to meet S. Korea, Indonesia faces Denmark in semis
China to meet S. Korea, Indonesia faces Denmark in semisBy Primastuti Handayani COPENHAGEN (JP): Defending champion China will challenge South Korea, while home favorite Denmark will face Indonesia in the reserve semifinals of the Sudirman Cup mixed team championships at Brondby Hall on Friday.
Fri, 14 May 1999
SCB customers win Rp 250m
SCB customers win Rp 250m JAKARTA (JP): Five Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) customers from Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya and Semarang recently won a total cash prize of Rp 250 million (some US$30,000).The cash prizes, part of the Sweet Millions Draw, culminated a six-month promotion.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Yenville sells stake in Econ
Yenville sells stake in Econ SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Yenville Pte. Ltd., an Indonesian-owned company, will sell its 24.5 percent stake in Singapore-listed Econ International Ltd. to U.S.-based Asian Energy Ltd. for S$40 million (US$23.6), Econ said late Tuesday.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Estrada aide blasts bishops
Estrada aide blasts bishops MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada's chief adviser, Ronaldo Zamora, berated Roman Catholic bishops on Thursday for allegedly stoking hostile actions among opponents of a defense pact with the United States.
Fri, 14 May 1999
A slip of the political tongue
A slip of the political tongue The daily Suara Pembaruan of May 9, 1999, reported a request from the Indonesian Nationalist Party (PNI) for President Habibie to study more about history, especially Indonesian national history.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Message from the Publisher
Message from the Publisher PT Bina Media Tenggara , publisher of The Jakarta Post, proudly announces two new services for our readers and advertisers. One is the early arrival of the paper for our readers in the island of Bali. The other is our uniquely designed website for the global community.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Akbar officially transfers ministerial post to Muladi
Akbar officially transfers ministerial post to Muladi JAKARTA (JP): Akbar Tandjung officially handed over his post as minister/state secretary to Minister of Justice Muladi in a ceremony at the State Palace on Wednesday.President B.J.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Government demands KPU neutrality during campaign
Government demands KPU neutrality during campaign JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice/State Secretary Muladi insisted on Wednesday that members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) be barred from campaigning to ensure their neutrality.
Fri, 14 May 1999
TNI sends special team to Aceh
TNI sends special team to Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) has sent a special team of 34 officers to appraise the security situation in Aceh, Antara reported on Thursday.The team's recommendations would be considered in the formulation of security policies in the troubled province,...
Fri, 14 May 1999
Malaysia marks 1969 race riots
Malaysia marks 1969 race riots KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia marked the 30th anniversary of the country's worst racial riots on Thursday, and the opposition charged the government was using fears of a recurrence of violence to keep its stranglehold on power.
Fri, 14 May 1999
Quota for women legislators
Quota for women legislatorsFrom Pikiran RakyatThe demand for a quota of women legislators by a number of women activists at the coming general election seems excessive.It shows that in this globalization era the long debate on gender matters carried on since the time of our ancestors is not...
Fri, 14 May 1999
Court deals second blow to gas partners
Court deals second blow to gas partners JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina and its Canadian contractor Gulf Resources have suffered a second blow in a land dispute with a South Sumatra plantation company, losing a key ruling by Palembang Low Administrative Court.