Archive: 1 June 1999
68 articles found
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
PK protests campaign ban
PK protests campaign ban UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Around 5,000 supporters of the Justice Party (PK) staged on Monday a demonstration in front of the Takalar regent's office, protesting a ban on the party campaigning. The activists said the village head in the area 35 kilometers from here forbade them from holding a campaign at the Haji Langau field on May 28. The local PK head, Syamsir, demanded that the regent dismiss the village head for his failure to be impartial to all parties.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Salim Group to take over debts of Indomobil
Salim Group to take over debts of Indomobil JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed auto firm PT Indomobil Sukses International plans to issue Rp 337.38 billion (US$42.1 million) worth of convertible bonds to its majority shareholder, the Salim Group. The company's investor relations officer Alex Sutisna said on Monday the bonds would replace its debt to Bank Central Asia (BCA), Bank Risjad Salim International (RSI) and component supplier PT Indojaya Tatalestari, which were taken over by the Salim Family.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
A new political constellation?
A new political constellation? By F. Aziez BANDUNG (JP): American political scientist R. William Liddle gives an interesting analysis of the Indonesian party system in the May 20 edition of Republika.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Children in campaigns
Children in campaigns BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Children taking part in street rallies is a common sight despite a ban on the practice. When the National Mandate Party (PAN) campaigned here at Kamboja soccer field on Monday, for example, many children -- alone or with their parents -- were seen wearing PAN T-shirts. The legal age to participate in the election campaign and vote is 17, unless a person is married.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
The blind learn about the sound of politics
The blind learn about the sound of politics By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid "sounds" like an inconsistent politician who says one thing today and another tomorrow. Akbar Tandjung "sounds" like a person who does not know what else to say and keeps on repeating his remarks. Amien Rais "sounds" like a sincere person, while Hamzah Haz "sounds" like a true leader.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Schumm says drubbing by Korea 'no failure'
Schumm says drubbing by Korea 'no failure' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's soccer team coach Bernhard Schumm said on Monday that his team's whipping by South Korea on Saturday in the pre-Olympics qualifying round was not a failure because the Koreans were better prepared and boasted several World Cup players on their team. Schumm, who is also technical director of the All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI), said his players only trained effectively for six weeks before the match, which they lost 0-7.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Militarized rather than legalized
Militarized rather than legalized The picture on Page 13 of The Jakarta Post, May 27, 1999, shows Let. Gen. Ghalib (disguised as a civilian) installing new deputy attorney generals -- all military men, let it be noted. Evidently he intends to keep his office militarized rather than legalized -- not a lawyer in sight. So, sleep well Mr. Soeharto -- your financial affairs are safe from investigation, for the time being at least. RB SAWREY-COOKSON Jakarta
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia opposes forming new rubber body
Indonesia opposes forming new rubber body JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia ruled out on Monday acceptance of a likely offer from Malaysia and Thailand to form a new buffer stock agency to support falling rubber prices. Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said Indonesia did not plan to join the agency to be set up by its neighbors. He said the government would prefer to work together with Thailand and Malaysia to save the beleaguered International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO).
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
PNI-Supeni cancels rally
PNI-Supeni cancels rally KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Indonesian Nationalist Party led by Supeni (PNI-Supeni) called off its final campaign rally here on Monday after party branch executives and supporters disagreed on campaign methods. "People insisted on holding a street rally, but we preferred an indoor assembly as we used to do. Because no agreement was reached, we decided to cancel the election campaign," branch head Rasiu told Antara.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bomb threat hits IBRA office
Bomb threat hits IBRA office JAKARTA (JP): A bomb threat led to the evacuation of the office of the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in the Danamon Aetna building on Monday. A police officer said the threat was received by phone by one of IBRA's officials at about 2 p.m. The official reported the threat to the building's management. IBRA office occupies the 26th floor through to the top floor of the 32-story building on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government awards 12 coal contracts to local firms
Government awards 12 coal contracts to local firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto awarded on Monday 12 mining contracts to local investors to exploit coal resources in Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan and South Sumatra provinces. Kuntoro said the awarding of the contracts indicated local investors still believed in the prospects of the country's mining sector despite the current economic and political turmoil.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Foster parent program 'ineffective'
Foster parent program 'ineffective' TANGERANG (JP): The government-sponsored GN-OTA foster parent program in Tangerang regency is hindered by a shortage of funds, an official said here on Monday. Head of GN-OTA's Tangerang office Iskandar Yusuf said the problem prevented his office from meeting the needs of the steadily increasing number of children suffering due to the impact of the prolonged economic crisis.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Strange bedfellows
Strange bedfellows A recent political maneuver by Amien Rais of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Abdurrahman Wahid of the National Awakening Party (PKB) and Megawati Soekarnoputri of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) to confront the so- called status quo forces is not really as significant as it might appear to some. The reason for this is that except for having what they perceive to be a common status quo enemy (meaning Golkar Party and President B.J.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Job seekers from Lombok cheated
Job seekers from Lombok cheated MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 488 job seekers from Lombok complained on Monday they had been cheated by labor export company PT Falia Satria Sejati. The would-be workers said they had paid all the required fees to work abroad but had not been sent as promised. Five of the workers said they had paid Rp 1.7 million each to cover travel costs to Malaysia and other expenses.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bank Niaga loses $475m
Bank Niaga loses $475m JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Niaga has reported a net loss of Rp 3.8 trillion (about US$475 million) in 1998, a reversal from its Rp 48 billion net profit the previous year. The massive deficit mainly resulted from a sharp interest loss due to a negative-spread situation and the fat provision for bad debts, which totaled Rp 3.6 trillion.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bank workers protest payments
Bank workers protest payments JAKARTA (JP): At least 500 former employees of liquidated banks urged the government on Monday to help settle lingering severance pay problems. The protesters demanded to talk with Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita and representatives of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to discuss a "fair and realistic solution to the problem".
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
KPU sends new ballot papers
KPU sends new ballot papers JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has sent 14,000 replacements for ballot papers which were dumped recently in Deli River in North Sumatra. A KPU official in charge of transportation and delivery, Darwis Gafar, said the new ballot papers were flown to Sumatra on Friday. A group of children found on May 22 bags of spoiled ballots supposed to be delivered to Tanah Karo regency.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Australia pledges more assistance
Australia pledges more assistance JAKARTA: Australia has pledged an additional A$5 million to support the election process in Indonesia through the technical assistance scheme of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The additional pledge brings Australia's total contribution to A$15 million, of which A$14.2 million is being channeled through UNDP.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Agenda
Agenda JAKARTA (JP): Ten political parties will campaign on Tuesday: the National Awakening Party (PKB); the Peace Loving Party (PCD); the Justice and Unity Party (PKP); the All-Indonesian Workers Solidarity Party (PSPSI); the Indonesian Nation's National Party (PNBI); the Indonesian Unity in Diversity Party (PBI); the Suni Party; the National Democrats Party; the Indonesian Muslim Party (PUMI); and the Indonesian Workers Party (PPI).
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Haze worries Malaysians
Haze worries Malaysians KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A visible haze descended on Kuala Lumpur for the second consecutive week on Monday, leaving urbanites anxious about their health while government authorities insisted that everything was normal. "Tell the people not to worry. And don't spread any rumors that the haze is back," said a spokesman for Malaysia's Environmental Department. He said the Air Pollutant Index level for the Southeast Asian nation's capital was 55 late Monday morning.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Quick-trial system sought for election violations
Quick-trial system sought for election violations JAKARTA (JP): The Election Supervisory Committee has urged that district courts provide a quick trial system to expedite the handling of various poll violations across the country. "The Supreme Court earlier issued a letter to all district courts to form a special board assigned to handle all poll violations in a prompt manner," the committee's deputy chairman, Todung Mulya Lubis, said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Campaigners too tired to come
Campaigners too tired to come PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Approximately 250 women in the infamous red-light district at Batu Raden tourist resort, 14 kilometers north of here, are bearing the brunt of the daily street campaign rallies. They reported on Monday a sharp drop in the number of visits since campaigning began on May 19.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian forex controls 'help neighbors'
Malaysian forex controls 'help neighbors' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia has long said currency controls saved its economy from disaster. Now a senior central bank official says the controversial measures rescued neighboring Asian economies as well. Bank Negara special adviser Nor Mohamed Yakcop said Malaysia's neighbors owe their economic recovery to Kuala Lumpur's decision in September to impose controls on foreign exchange flows.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Tutut questioned over her wealth
Tutut questioned over her wealth JAKARTA (JP): Siti Hardijanti "Tutut" Rukmana, the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, was questioned for eight hours at the Attorney General's Office on Monday over a Time magazine report putting her wealth at US$700 million. "Most of the questions are incorrect, and the most accurate fact is that I'm the daughter of Pak Harto," Tutut, 50, quipped to the pack of reporters following questioning.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Phone companies to lay underseas cables
Phone companies to lay underseas cables SINGAPORE (Bloomberg): Asia's biggest phone companies will sign a pact in two weeks to build a S$1 billion underwater cable network, allowing speedier phone and Internet links in the region, three of the companies said.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Poll watchers note increasing intimidation
Poll watchers note increasing intimidation JAKARTA (JP): A poll watch activist has predicted that violence will intensify against poll monitors in the third round of campaigning ahead of the June 7 elections. Secretary-general of the Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) Mulyana W.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's general election
Indonesia's general election The general election epitomizes a shift from the dictatorship for the sake of economic development to democratic rule, and from power politics to genuine party politics. At such a juncture, suspicion resurfaced over the fortunes amassed by members of the Soeharto family. No doubt the people will more vociferously demand the truth.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Asian bonds show strength
Asian bonds show strength HONG KONG (Bloomberg): Asian bonds rallied last week, after Malaysia sold its first government bonds in nine years, while benchmark U.S. dollar bonds rose in every country except India, which fell on concern over military clashes with Pakistan. Priced to yield 330 basis points more than their U.S. Treasury counterparts, the yield of Malaysia's $1 billion of 10- year bonds, which had narrowed to as little as 292 basis points,finished the week at about 305.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
PPP kids scare 'bajaj' driver
PPP kids scare 'bajaj' driver JAKARTA: About 15 children wearing United Development Party (PPP) attributes and with faces painted green caused a scene on Monday on Jl. Matraman Raya, East Jakarta, when they chased a bajaj. Yelling "stop, stop," the children, aged between 7 and 10, intended to hire the driver of the noisy three-wheeled motorized vehicle. Apparently the bajaj driver became nervous and sped off, thinking that the young PPP supporters were threatening him, Antara reported.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Golkar distributes staple foods
Golkar distributes staple foods MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of Golkar supporters rallied on city streets on Monday, while party leaders addressed a gathering and other activists distributed cheap foods in 21 districts. The distribution was organized by members of AMPI, a Golkar youth wing. Each district received 200 packages, which consisted of 5 kilograms of rice, 2 kilos of sugar and 1 kilo of cooking oil each.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Adi unfazed by Golkar dismissal
Adi unfazed by Golkar dismissal JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono played down on Monday Golkar's decision to dismiss him as deputy chairman, saying he had long anticipated it.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Foreign banks trimming exposure to emerging economies in 1998
Foreign banks trimming exposure to emerging economies in 1998 BASEL, Switzerland (AFP): Foreign banks trimmed their exposure to nearly all emerging economies in the second half of 1998 though the credit squeeze to Asian economies eased, the Bank for International Settlements said Sunday. Hardly any region was spared from the flight to safety and liquidity following the Russian debt moratorium in August, the latest BIS report detailing end-1998 banking statistics said.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Dayak people win lawsuit against Salim Group
Dayak people win lawsuit against Salim Group JAKARTA (JP): The Samihim Dayak people have won their lawsuit against seven subsidiaries of the widely diversified Salim Group over large-scale forest fires in South Kalimantan in 1997.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 31 to June 6
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 31 to June 6 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,080.00 Austrian schilling 1 612.73 Australian dollar 1 5,231.80 Belgian franc 1 209.01 Canadian dollar 1 5,479.17 Swiss franc 1 5,301.44 Deutschemark 1 4,311.68 Danish krone 1 1,154.78 French franc 1 1,285.35 Poundsterling 1 12,892.22 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,043.17 Italian lira 100 435.45 Japanese yen 100 6,569.22 Malaysian ringgit 1 2,128.95 Dutch guilder 1 3,826.02 New Zealand dollar 1 4,305.50 Norwegian krone 1 1,041.85...
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Canadian ballistics report reveals Trisakti gun types
Canadian ballistics report reveals Trisakti gun types JAKARTA (JP): Forensic ballistic experts in Canada have revealed that two bullets taken from the bodies of two students and another found outside a Trisakti University building were fired from SS-1 and Steyr AUG-P rifles. The bullets were recovered not long after the May 12, 1998 fatal shooting in which four students were killed.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Wardah goes to Attorney General's Office
Wardah goes to Attorney General's Office JAKARTA (JP): Braving intimidation, Wardah Hafidz of the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) reported findings of alleged abuse by the People's Sovereignty Party (PDR) and Golkar of social safety net funds worth US$800 million to the Election Supervisory Committee on Monday. Wardah earlier tried to report the UPC findigs to the Attorney General's Office but was unable to meet with officials there.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
PAN supporters injured in rally
PAN supporters injured in rally PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Fourteen supporters of the National Mandate Party (PAN) were injured, with four of them suffering from broken limbs, in an accident during a convoy rally marking their last day of campaigning here. The accident took place on Jl. Cilongok Raya in Cilongok village, where hundreds of vehicles jammed the street.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Voters extorted in Belu regency
Voters extorted in Belu regency KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Elections officials in Belu regency have drawn fire for illegally charging people Rp 2,500 to register to vote in the general election. The case was brought to the attention of the Belu Elections Supervisory Committee by a teacher at Atambua seminary, Agustinus Mau Mori. As yet, there has been no response from the committee, Antara reported.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Tourist drowns at Kuta beach
Tourist drowns at Kuta beach DENPASAR, Bali: A 48-year-old Danish tourist drowned at Kuta beach near here on Sunday while swimming in the strong waves at one of the world's most popular beaches. Head of Antarbangsa service bureau, Gus Sumastra, on Monday said that Leif Poulsen was washed out by the current, which was strong at the time. "His body is still at the morgue of Denpasar General Hospital," Gus said. The strong waves, he said, suddenly hit the foreign tourist and carried him away.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Exhibitions * Fine Arts Exhibition: Batu Melangkah Waktu, by Sunaryo, at Selasar Seni Sunaryo, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur no. 100 (Phone: 022 2507939), until Jun. 30. Performances * Sundaneses Traditional Drama, Raja Lieur, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 433562), 8 p.m., May 22. * Theater: Art / Yasmina Reza, produced by Studiklub Teater Bandung and CCF, at Selasar Seni Sunaryo, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur no.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Golkar plays 'sports politics'
Golkar plays 'sports politics' KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Tired of being accused of playing money politics, the Golkar Party is trying "sports politics" in a bid to retain supremacy in next month's elections. In Southeast Sulawesi, the government-backed party has reportedly given away 2,000 footballs, 2,000 volleyballs and 2,000 volleyball nets to local youth groups.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Prostitutes stay on the streets
Prostitutes stay on the streets SEMARANG, Central Java: The province's social service office is finding it difficult to rehabilitate prostitutes despite the closure of several major red-light districts, an official said on Monday. "The redelight districts are legally closed, but in reality the prostitutes still continue to solicit surreptitiously in the old locations," said Sarmanto, head of the social rehabilitation office.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina denies Kuntoro's claim about Natuna project
Pertamina denies Kuntoro's claim about Natuna project JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina defended on Monday its final decision on the underwater Natuna pipeline project, despite a grumble from the mines and energy minister. The spokesman for Pertamina's foreign contractors management body, Sidick Nitikusuma, denied the allegation by minister Kuntoro Mangkusubroto that the company had not consulted the ministry in making the final decision.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Talks stall on coalition of three big parties
Talks stall on coalition of three big parties JAKARTA (JP): Talks on a possible coalition between three reformist parties hit a stumbling block on Monday after the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) secretly involved nationalist parties, a credible source said. The other two parties -- the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) -- were enraged because they were not consulted on the move, a source at PAN said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Nine swimmers to train in Brisbane
Nine swimmers to train in Brisbane JAKARTA (JP): Nine national swimmers being groomed for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August will train in Brisbane, Australia, for five weeks beginning on June 4.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 31, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 425 -25 337,000 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alter Abadi 325 25 254,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,000 -175 16,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 350 -25 10,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,600 -25 933,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 320,500 APAC Centertex Corp.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Unfrel announces 9 guilty parties
Unfrel announces 9 guilty parties SEMARANG: The University Network for Free and Fair Elections (Unfrel) branch here announced on Monday that nine parties had violated election rules, with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) topping the list. Agus Susilo, an Unfrel coordinator, told a media conference that the use of threats was the most common violation.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Today's Jakarta-Hong Kong flights on schedule
Today's Jakarta-Hong Kong flights on schedule JAKARTA (JP): Cathay Pacific said there would be no delay in its Jakarta-Hong Kong service on Tuesday despite the cancellation of its Indonesian flights on Monday. The airline's marketing communications manager for Jakarta, Ida Bayuni, said on Monday the Jakarta-Hong Kong flights for Tuesday were on schedule. However, she said flights for the rest of the week were still uncertain.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 7:00 Campaign Program 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Family's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Cartoon: Silverhawk 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Management Program 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:20 Campaign Program 9:00 World News 9:30 Campaign Journal 10:30 Music 11:35 Late News Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
School holiday break subdued during campaigns
School holiday break subdued during campaigns By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The long-awaited school holiday has come but this does not necessarily mean that students are free to play outside the house. This time, they have to spend their month-long holiday differently, as the ongoing campaigns have made people hesitate to leave their homes, fearing election-related disturbances.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Protection of local banks necessary
Protection of local banks necessary In a poll of Asian executives conducted by The Far Eastern Economic Review (April 29, 1999), Indonesia was reported to be one of the countries which executives believed was an Asian economy which could not recover without an influx of foreign capital. This was according to 82.2 percent of poll respondents. If the economic pundits come together to debate how to overcome the present economic crisis, I foresee an endless debate.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Inferior ink to be dumped before elections in Jakarta
Inferior ink to be dumped before elections in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Ink distributed to all Jakarta mayoralties to prevent cheating at the polls will be withdrawn and replaced with a more indelible type, the Jakarta election committee said. Deputy chairman Harun Al Rasyid told The Jakarta Post on Monday that it was discovered that the ink, which has been located in all five mayoralties, would wash off.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Fear precedes PDI-P and Golkar campaign in Ambon
Fear precedes PDI-P and Golkar campaign in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): The scheduled campaigning of two major rival parties -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and Golkar -- has raised security concerns in the riot-torn city. Local PDI Perjuangan secretary Lucky Wattimury said on Monday PDI Perjuangan chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri and her 40- strong entourage were due to arrive at Pattimura Airport, some 30 kilometers north of here, at 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sorong gets new police chief
Sorong gets new police chief SORONG, Irian Jaya: Lt. Col. Charles Victor Sitorus was installed as the new chief of the Sorong Police on Monday, replacing Lt. Col. Tjiptono. The installation ceremony was led by Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. Hotman Siagian at the Hoki Kampung Baru soccer field. Sitorus is a former secretary of the logistics directorate of the Jambi Police. Tjiptono will be promoted to chief of the South Jakarta Police, Antara reported.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Jambi hotel gets 4 stars
Jambi hotel gets 4 stars JAKARTA (JP): Jambi Tepian Ratu Hotel & Resort in Jambi, Sumatra, was recently awarded a four-star rating by the regional office of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The chief of the regional office, Marismo, said it was difficult for hotels to get the four-star rating and maintain their quality service in order to keep the rating.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on May 31, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Don't write Golkar off
Don't write Golkar off Many political analysts have expressed second thoughts about Golkar's supposed slim chance in next week's elections. With voting just a week away, the mood has switched from one of dismission to one of dread that Golkar could extend its winning streak to seven consecutive polls, even with a heavily reduced share of the vote. The bottom line is that Golkar might still clinch a significant tally of votes to secure the election of incumbent B.J.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Market analysts skeptical about government bonds
Market analysts skeptical about government bonds JAKARTA (JP): The Rp 103.83 trillion (US$12.82 billion) worth of government bonds issued last week are unlikely to receive a good response from foreign investors when they are launched in the secondary market next year, according to local analysts.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Buton students intimidated
Buton students intimidated KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Elementary school principals here have threatened to fail students whose parents do not vote for Golkar Party in the general election, according to an independent poll watchdog. The local branch of the Journalists Network for Poll Monitoring reported that the intimidation occurred at Tomia and Kaledupa state elementary schools.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese urged to vote
East Timorese urged to vote DILI, East Timor: Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo is encouraging locals to vote for political parties which boast moral legislative candidates. "Make sure that you Catholics only vote for political parties whose legislative candidates are free from corruption, collusion and nepotism," he said on Sunday as quoted by Antara.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Campaign enthusiasts cite faith, family and fees
Campaign enthusiasts cite faith, family and fees By Tanra Alam, Israr Ardiansyah and Asip Agus Hasani JAKARTA (JP): Scholars have deplored the lack of political education in the campaign season this year, saying that old tricks are being used to court the support of the masses. But such criticisms are lost to campaign enthusiasts, who say they may or might not vote for the party involved.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot two alleged gun dealers
Police shoot two alleged gun dealers JAKARTA (JP): Police shot two men for resisting arrest after they tried to sell guns to a plainclothes detective in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Monday afternoon. The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Syarif and 35-year-old Robin alias Agus Dahlan, both residents of Kampung Pluis in North Grogol of South Jakarta. Syarif was shot in his left thigh and Agus in his chest.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
PKB turns Surabaya green
PKB turns Surabaya green SURABAYA: The National Awakening Party (PKB) concluded its campaign sessions here on Monday by turning the capital of East Java into a sea of green with thousands of supporters roaming the streets on all sorts of vehicles. Heavy traffic jams resulted from the convoy, which the PKB held in defiance of the Surabaya Elections Supervisory Committee's warning.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Aceh polls on target: Wiranto
Aceh polls on target: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense/Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Wiranto pledged on Monday the elections would be held as scheduled in troubled Aceh, overriding calls for a delay in polls and security concerns due to attacks and counterattacks between the military and separatist rebels.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia approves UN plan on unarmed troops in East Timor
Indonesia approves UN plan on unarmed troops in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has approved a UN request to employ unarmed foreign military personnel to monitor the activities of Indonesian soldiers ahead of the UN-organized direct ballot in East Timor, Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Wiranto said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese flee to Banda Aceh due to fear of raids
Acehnese flee to Banda Aceh due to fear of raids JAKARTA (JP): Throngs of people from three regencies in Aceh have flooded into the provincial capital of Banda Aceh to seek shelter, following mounting tension in their hometowns as the military steps up operations against separatists, Antara reported on Monday. The residents -- men, women and children of Pidie, East Aceh and North Aceh -- left their homes carrying only necessary basic items such as mattresses and clothes.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
State officials should be neutral
State officials should be neutral From Republika The neutrality of civilian civil servants in the upcoming June 7 elections is expected to help make the elections run freely, confidentially, honestly and fairly. About this neutrality, allow me to express the following opinions: 1. Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) must voice the aspirations of the voters electing them.
Tue, 01 Jun 1999, 00:00 WIB
PNG military helps free 11 hostages
PNG military helps free 11 hostages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Papua New Guinea military helped in securing the release of 11 Irianese held hostage since May 5 by an Irianese rebel group led by Hans Bomay, Indonesian officials said on Monday. Budi Susanto, an Indonesian consul in Vanimo, and Col. Edy Butar-Butar, defense attache in Port Moresby, told Antara that the hostages were freed from the rebels' hideouts in Bewani, PNG. They were released at about 10:30 a.m.