Archive: 19 June 1999
55 articles found
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Government declares war on illegal labor exporters
Government declares war on illegal labor exporters JAKARTA (JP): The government declared an all-out battle against what it described as a well-organized network of illegal labor exporters at home and abroad whose scope had reached alarming levels.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Forex reserves slide to $15.80 billion
Forex reserves slide to $15.80 billion JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves declined US$88.8 million to $15.80 billion in the week ending June 15, compared to the previous week's level of $15.89 billion.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Malaysia casts wary eye on Indonesia vote
Malaysia casts wary eye on Indonesia voteBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A woman leads the opposition to victory over the party which has governed the nation for decades.That's a dream for millions of Indonesians but a nightmare for those in Malaysia's dominant party.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
C. Java districts could merge
C. Java districts could merge SEMARANG, Central Java: As many as 10 districts in Central Java could be merged under a new law on regional autonomy.The districts of Pekalongan, Semarang, Cilacap, Rembang, Grobogan, Karanganyar, Magelang, Salatiga, Wonosobo and Purworejo could be merged with other...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
AS Hikam's warning
AS Hikam's warningFrom Rakyat MerdekaIt is interesting to take note of the warning given by Mr. AS Hikam in Rakyat Merdeka daily of June 9, 1999. Hats off to Mr. Hikam for his willingness as a political scientist to apply his expert knowledge for the establishment of a public life characterized by...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Foreign-language teachers' guide to learning
Foreign-language teachers' guide to learningBy Simon Marcus Gower This is the first of two articles on foreign language teaching. JAKARTA (JP): Education or training, like language, is a process of communication.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
A tough task ahead
A tough task ahead Even though only on a caretaker basis -- at least for the time being -- the government's decision to replace scandal-riddled Attorney General Andi M. Ghalib with his deputy Ismudjoko provides President B.J.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Asian monies mixed following Japanese, U.S. comments
Asian monies mixed following Japanese, U.S. comments SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed against the U.S. dollar in late trading Friday as markets digested the latest economic and political comments out of both the U.S. overnight and Japan during the trading session.U.S.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Indonesia may get lower loan support from CGI: Ginandjar
Indonesia may get lower loan support from CGI: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may not be able to get a large enough loan commitment this year from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to finance the state budget for the next fiscal year, Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Asian stock markets close varied
Asian stock markets close varied HONG KONG (AP): Asian stock markets ended the week mixed Friday, with the key index slipping in Tokyo but surging in Jakarta.The Japanese benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged down 39.19 points, or 0.22 percent, to close at 17,431.26.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Lawyers for blast suspects
Lawyers for blast suspects JAKARTA (JP): Police have appointed a legal defense team for the seven suspects in the April 19 blast at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque, an officer said on Thursday."We have appointed a team for them and they (the suspects) agreed with our choice," city police detectives chief...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Excelcomindo, Lippo deal
Excelcomindo, Lippo deal JAKARTA (JP): Local cellular operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama, the operator of GSM-XL, announced on Thursday that subscribers to its Pro-XL prepaid card could now refill their cards at one of Lippo Bank's 250 automated teller machines (ATMs).
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Lack of mature mind
Lack of mature mind After hearing and reading the comment about the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), I feel very sad to learn that so many "scholars" of politics and religious affairs who hold degrees, are no more than narrow-minded people.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Reform movement must be upheld: Students
Reform movement must be upheld: Students JAKARTA (JP): Alarmed by indications of a power struggle among aspiring presidential candidates and wary of the commitment of the new forces to the reform movement, students have threatened to once again return to the streets.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Basketball, rock concert at Istora
Basketball, rock concert at Istora JAKARTA (JP): Basketball fans are invited to watch a tournament featuring 15 players currently preparing for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and rock music groups on June 27 at 4 p.m. at Senayan indoor stadium (Istora) here.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
KPU accused of misusing funds
KPU accused of misusing funds JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Union Party, Sri Bintang Pamungkas, suggested on Friday that the General Elections Commission (KPU) may have misused electoral funds.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Sampoerna back in black in first quarter
Sampoerna back in black in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): PT HM Sampoerna returned to the black again in the first quarter of this year after making a net loss of Rp 120 billion in 1998.The publicly listed cigarettemaker reported on Friday a net profit of some Rp 200 billion (about US$27.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on June 18, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,240.00 7,300.00 7,240.00 7,340.00Australian dollar 1 4,701.00 4,792.25 4,676.00 4,867.00Austrian schilling 1 540.29 549.84 - -Belgian franc 1 184.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Fischer urges continuity with IMF-prescribed programs
Fischer urges continuity with IMF-prescribed programs JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund's first deputy managing director, Stanley Fischer, said on Friday he was heartened by the outcome of Indonesia's June 7 general election, which passed peacefully, and with the improving economic...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Petrosea pays dividends
Petrosea pays dividends JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Petrosea, an engineering construction and contract mining services firm, will pay dividends of one U.S. cent for the 1998 financial year.The company said the dividends, approved by shareholders at the annual shareholders meeting on Friday,...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 575 0 15,000 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 375 0 20,000 Alter Abadi 525 125 7,759,000...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Bargaining with the IMF
Bargaining with the IMF In Indonesia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is implementing a program which requires the government to reform its financial institutions, transform the country's economic structure on a grand scale and change its political conduct.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Price rally continues on JSX, but rupiah down
Price rally continues on JSX, but rupiah down JAKARTA (JP): The price rally continued on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Friday, with the benchmark Composite Index again breaking the 700-point psychological barrier.The rupiah weakened on Friday to close the day at Rp 7,295 against the U.S.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Social problems from Asian crisis to persist
Social problems from Asian crisis to persist MANILA (Reuters): Economies in Asia may appear to be bottoming out from the regional financial crisis but accompanying social crisis is expected to linger in the coming years, the Asian Development Bank said.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Import ban on Belgian food valid on Monday
Import ban on Belgian food valid on Monday JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday that the ban on imports of Belgian farm, poultry and food products would take effect on Monday.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
S'pore denies RI gas problem
S'pore denies RI gas problem SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore Power Friday denied industry reports that talks on a second Singapore-Indonesia natural gas agreement had stalled over a disagreement on prices."Talks are progressing," said Singapore Power spokeswoman Alice Ong. "Nothing is settled yet.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Badminton body delays coach reshuffle plan
Badminton body delays coach reshuffle plan JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has been working hard to improve shuttlers' performances in international events. One way was to replace the women's coaches with men's coaches in women's sectors.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Two arrested for robbery
Two arrested for robbery JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Kayu Putih, East Jakarta, apprehended two men for allegedly attempting to rob a driver early Friday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said on Friday the robbery attempt took place at about 12:30 p.m. at a gas station on Jl. Kayu Putih.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Garin Nugroho lands Tokyo retrospective
Garin Nugroho lands Tokyo retrospective JAKARTA (JP): Works by respected film director Garin Nugroho are being screened in a program called Garin Nugroho Retrospection held by the Japan Foundation Forum at Akasaka Twin Tower, Tokyo, from June 17 through June 20.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Police disperse anti-Soeharto rally
Police disperse anti-Soeharto rally JAKARTA (JP): Riot police dispersed a student street rally at the Semanggi cloverleaf in the heart of the capital on Friday morning, arresting 32 protesters, mostly female students.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Mahathir says in no hurry for elections
Mahathir says in no hurry for elections KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday that he could call general elections at any time but was in no hurry to organize polls.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Gus Dur proposes separation of executive powers
Gus Dur proposes separation of executive powers JAKARTA (JP): With fears of a deadlocked presidential election looming, chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization Abdurrahman Wahid suggested on Friday a separation of power between the head of government and the head of state.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Twilite Orchestra sets stage for Popstravaganza Concert
Twilite Orchestra sets stage for Popstravaganza Concert JAKARTA (JP): Fans may have to wait weeks until they can see the Star Wars prequel, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace here. But at least they can entertain themselves with the movie's theme music at Twilite Orchestra Popstravaganza...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Government to check dumping charges
Government to check dumping charges JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday that it would investigate allegations of dumping practices against foreign hypermarket operators here.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Mosque home to Timor refugees
Mosque home to Timor refugees UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Eighty-six refugees from East Timor, who fled their province two months ago, are still being sheltered at a mosque here.One of the refugees, Jose da Silva Taneti, said here on Friday that they left East Timor because of the worsening...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Ismudjoko installed as acting attorney general
Ismudjoko installed as acting attorney general JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice /State Secretary Muladi installed former deputy attorney general Ismudjoko on Friday as acting attorney general, replacing Andi M. Ghalib, who stepped aside on Monday pending a graft investigation.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Three die as truck hits van
Three die as truck hits van BOYOLALI, Central Java: Three women died when a truck slammed into a minivan carrying workers of Safaritex textile company on Thursday night.The three women, all in their early 20s, were on their way to work late that night.According to Boyolali Police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Government refuses to delay debate on forestry bill
Government refuses to delay debate on forestry bill JAKARTA (JP): Ministry of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Friday the government had no plans to delay deliberation of the forestry bill in the House of Representatives.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Riau demands larger share in government oil revenue
Riau demands larger share in government oil revenue JAKARTA (JP): A delegation from Riau province demanded on Friday a change to the oil and gas bill currently being debated by the House of Representatives to allow the province to obtain a larger share of the government's oil and gas revenue.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Bugis in South Sulawesi
Bugis in South Sulawesi This letter was intentionally delayed to sound neither political nor emotional. Djiwandono's article Not much credit is due Habibie's presidency published on May 26, 1999, indeed hurt the feelings of people of South Sulawesi, primarily those who read the paper.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 9:30 TV Series: The Sainth 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Drug addicts' sanctuaries under police's nose
Drug addicts' sanctuaries under police's nose JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives have located a number of vacant and quiet land plots in the capital which have become favorite spots for drug addicts and dealers, an official said on Friday.City police chief of detectives Col.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Six escape from Magelang prison
Six escape from Magelang prison MAGELANG, Central Java: Police in the Magelang area have launched a manhunt for six convicts who escaped from a prison here on Thursday night."We have coordinated and contacted all police stations in Central Java," Magelang Police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Language barriers can be used to keep power
Language barriers can be used to keep powerBy Sam Wright This is the second of two articles on the role of foreign languages in Indonesian history. JAKARTA (JP): In this postcolonial world, the fracturing of Indonesian society through conflicting language demands, continues.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Officials pressing vendors for payoffs
Officials pressing vendors for payoffs JAKARTA (JP): A city official has deplored the rampant collection of fees from unregistered street vendors by city administration officials, terming it "a crime".Chrisman Siregar of the Central Jakarta public order office warned on Thursday that any officer...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Disabled cop fights for compensation
Disabled cop fights for compensation JAKARTA (JP): A retired police officer, left physically disabled from an act of retaliation allegedly committed by Army personnel, began a hunger strike on Friday to demand the National Police help cover his medical costs.First Sgt.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Defending low fare airlines
Defending low fare airlines Regarding Mr. Sawrey-Cookson's letter published on June 16, I would like to point out a few facts that Mr. Sawrey-Cookson should take into account next time he flies the hideous flight from Jakarta to London.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Investors give cold shoulder to Kramat Tunggak conversion
Investors give cold shoulder to Kramat Tunggak conversion JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is keeping a standing invitation open for investors to convert the Kramat Tunggak red- light district in North Jakarta into a shopping complex, an official of the city social services agency said on...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
We didn't find human head in suspect's house: Police
We didn't find human head in suspect's house: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have temporarily halted investigating a Cipondoh resident in Tangerang for alleged drug possession while the suspect, a chronic diabetic sufferer, receives treatment at Soekanto Police Hospital, an officer said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Students demand poll result announcements be postponed
Students demand poll result announcements be postponed JAKARTA (JP): The announcement of the official final results of the general election should be delayed until a guarantee can be obtained that all reported claims of poll violations will be settled, a leading student group says.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Traders ask for compensation
Traders ask for compensation BOGOR (JP): At least 1,200 traders of Pasar Kembang market have asked the management of the Ramayana department store, also located there, to be responsible for the 1996 fire which gutted the market.
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
East Timor rival factions sign pact
East Timor rival factions sign pact JAKARTA (JP): East Timor's rival factions signed a disarmament agreement at the Ministry of Justice here on Friday, as the United Nations mission in the troubled territory accused the Indonesian Military of helping militia groups intimidate villagers and assault...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Cibogo residents angry over high-voltage tower
Cibogo residents angry over high-voltage tower TANGERANG (JP): Scores of Cibogo villagers from Kelapa Dua, Curug, Tangerang, on Friday gathered at the construction site of a high-voltage tower being erected near their village and demanded state-owned electricity company PLN move the tower to...
Sat, 19 Jun 1999
Violation charges prolong end to ballot count
Violation charges prolong end to ballot count JAKARTA (JP): Many harried provincial elections committees have moved back the completion of their vote counts from June 17 deadline to June 21, citing technical complications or controversy over alleged violations.