Archive: 4 June 1999
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Fri, 04 Jun 1999
KPU falls short on goal to audit all political parties
KPU falls short on goal to audit all political parties JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) missed its deadline to audit all political parties contesting the general election by at least seven days before the polls, with audits still outstanding on 11 of the 48 parties as of...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Agenda
Agenda JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz will cap off his campaign safari on Friday in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.The People's Sovereignty Party (PDR) claimed it will field Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono and poet Rendra in its rally in...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
'Time' magazine sticks to its reports: Lawyer
'Time' magazine sticks to its reports: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Time magazine will stick to its guns on its May 24 report on the US$15 billion fortune of the Soehartos and therefore will not make any correction to it, its lawyers said on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
What's in store after the June 7 elections?
What's in store after the June 7 elections?By Budiono Kusumohamidjojo JAKARTA (JP): God willing, Indonesians will take part in the first free and democratic general election in 44 years on Monday. No reasonable Indonesian would think about postponing the general election or hope to see it go awry.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Hamzah sworn in as 'president'
Hamzah sworn in as 'president' SURABAYA: United Development Party (PPP) chief Hamzah Haz could not say no when his supporters asked him to sit down and be sworn in as the new "president" of the republic.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Pregnant woman chases singer
Pregnant woman chases singer DEMAK, Central Java: A pregnant woman realized her dream of kissing Bandung singer Mel Sandy after a day-long chase on Thursday.The unidentified woman had difficulty approaching Mel, who was in town to attend a National Awakening Party (PKB) rally.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Islam vs secularism?
Islam vs secularism? As the official election campaign period winds down to a close, a last minute battle line has been drawn, one pitting Islamic forces against secularist forces. A number of political parties using Islamic symbols are now campaigning to convince voters that the real issue in this...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Anti-dumping duties slapped on Polish and Russian steel
Anti-dumping duties slapped on Polish and Russian steel JAKARTA (JP): The government has slapped antidumping duties of 62 percent and 8.2 percent respectively on construction steel H section and I section imported from Russia and Poland.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Hike in passport fees delayed
Hike in passport fees delayed JAKARTA (JP): The immigration directorate general decided on Thursday to delay its plan to raise the prices of passports by an average of at least 87.5 percent.Immigration Director General M.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Counterfeit money
Counterfeit money Our company has just collected cash from a particular foreign bank in Jakarta, and to our surprise, we found the following printed on the paper band used to bundle the banknotes:"Please check again the banknotes you have received.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Poll supervisors lack authority
Poll supervisors lack authority UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Election Supervisory Committee is not authorized to ban political parties for election law violations including vote-buying and misuse of poverty alleviation funds, a poll monitoring activist has said.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Centipede halts Golkar rally
Centipede halts Golkar rally PADANG, West Sumatra: A centipede threw a Golkar Party rally at APB Lubuk Basung soccer field into disarray on Wednesday.The chaos was sparked by a scream for help from a supporter in the crowd of several hundred people listening to a fiery speech by a local party...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Mapping party strengths in West Java
Mapping party strengths in West JavaBy M.M.I. Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): Which of the 48 parties vying for the support of 25 million voters in West Java is most likely to win the biggest chunk of the 82 House of Representatives (DPR) seats allotted to the province?Goeswin Agus, chairman of the evaluation...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
PK plans to merge with reformists
PK plans to merge with reformists MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Justice Party (PK) is considering a coalition with reform-oriented parties and those with a similar vision and mission, the party's presidential candidate said on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Video Installation Exhibition: On Sale, by Teguh Ostenrik, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta (Phone: 3908580), until Jun. 5. * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
RI school in Singapore offers hope for Chinese
RI school in Singapore offers hope for ChineseBy Ruth Youngblood SINGAPORE (DPA): Clusters of ethnic Chinese parents who left Indonesia for Singapore during last year's racial violence gather each morning on the grounds of the serene Indonesian school, thankful their youngsters are safe.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Two youths killed in traffic accident
Two youths killed in traffic accident BITUNG, North Sulawesi: Two adolescents were killed and 13 others were injured when a speeding Kijang van they were on overturned on the Manado-Bitung road, known locally as the "racetrack", here in the early hours of Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Welcome Monument gets little respect
Welcome Monument gets little respectBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's first president Sukarno might have been very upset if he had witnessed the Selamat Datang (Welcome) monument he built 37 years ago now being used by his people, particularly political party revelers, to fly parties'...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Sex workers get UN assistance
Sex workers get UN assistance SEMARANG, Central Java: The United Nations Development Program will provide financial assistance to 50 sex workers and street children here to enable them to set up small businesses, an executive of a social organization said.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Banks prodded to cut debt level to 5% in 2001
Banks prodded to cut debt level to 5% in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will push the country's surviving banks to cut the level of nonperforming loans (NPLs) from about 60 percent at present to around 5 percent by 2001.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
AIA to advise RI companies
AIA to advise RI companies JAKARTA (JP): Investment and financial advisory firm AIA Capital Corporation and the Blackstone Group, a private New York- based investment bank, announced on Thursday that they had formed a partnership to pursue restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and related...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
UN flag officially raised in East Timor
UN flag officially raised in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): The United Nations Assistance Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) officially raised the UN flag at its office here on Thursday in a ceremony attended by some 3,000 East Timorese.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Do we vote for political parties or business groups?
Do we vote for political parties or business groups?By Lea Jellinek and Bambang Rustanto JAKARTA (JP): For 32 years the voice of the Indonesian people has been stifled. Only the rich and powerful have had a voice and most decisions have been made in Jakarta.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Downward trend in interest rates likely to continue
Downward trend in interest rates likely to continue JAKARTA (JP): Bank interest rates have declined sharply over the past two months and based on the economy's promising outlook, analysts believe the trend will continue.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Bogor celebrates 517th anniversary
Bogor celebrates 517th anniversary BOGOR (JP): Different from many other activities held for commemorations in previous years, the city of Bogor celebrated its 517th anniversary on Thursday in a modest ceremony at City Hall.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Asian leaders shrug off crisis, seek unity
Asian leaders shrug off crisis, seek unity TOKYO (AFP): Asian leaders called here on Thursday for a more united region, including an expanded role on defense, as the tiger economies slowly got back to their feet.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Soeharto must be made a suspect
Soeharto must be made a suspectFrom Pikiran RakyatI think the assignment of sending the minister of justice and the attorney general to Switzerland and Austria is no more than a political maneuver in the context of President Habibie's accountability speech at the People's Consultative Assembly.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Student's Quiz 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:00 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Indonesia's forex reserves slide to $15.93 billion
Indonesia's forex reserves slide to $15.93 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign reserves inched down to US$15.93 billion in the week ending May 31, from $15.98 billion the previous week, the central bank said on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
New tabloid for adults to hit the streets soon
New tabloid for adults to hit the streets soon JAKARTA (JP): After such publications have been officially banned in this country for years, a new tabloid for adults is expected to hit the streets on June 18 to compete in the increasingly tight market for publications fixated on sex.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Roesmanhadi wants to field polo in SEA Games
Roesmanhadi wants to field polo in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed chairman of the Indonesian Equestrian and Horse Racing Association (Pordasi) Roesmanhadi said he would look into the possibility of fielding a national polo team in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
PT Arun NGL Co. may have to reduce output by 2004
PT Arun NGL Co. may have to reduce output by 2004 JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Thursday that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) subsidiary PT Arun NGL Co, based in Aceh, may have to reduce its output in five years due to a decrease in demand.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
SE Asia becoming 'resource-poor'
SE Asia becoming 'resource-poor' KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Southeast Asia is becoming a resource-poor region, the chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs was quoted as saying in a newspaper on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Advertising agencies reap benefits from political ads
Advertising agencies reap benefits from political ads JAKARTA (JP): In a country where for 32 years its people were not allowed to express their political views on the streets, much less in the media, people can now enjoy lively political advertisements on television.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Govt going ahead with export tax on cashews, cocoa
Govt going ahead with export tax on cashews, cocoa JAKARTA (JP): The government is nearing realization of its plan to impose an export tax on a number of unprocessed farm commodities despite protests from farm groups and industry associations.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Islamic organizations support MUI call
Islamic organizations support MUI call JAKARTA (JP): Several Islamic organizations have welcomed the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) call for Muslims to choose parties that fight for their interests, but one prominent Muslim politician said the call was as pointless as "lighting a lamp in broad...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Veterans reject Golkar candidate
Veterans reject Golkar candidate UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A group about 3,000 retired military members here lodged a protest with the Golkar Party on Thursday opposing one of the ruling party's legislative candidates.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
PR needs Extra Joss at the polls
PR needs Extra Joss at the polls PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Republican Party (PR) capped its final day of campaigning on Thursday by giving away some 30,000 bottles of the tonic drink Extra Joss in several traditional markets.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Badminton center may get overhaul
Badminton center may get overhaul JAKARTA (JP): Disappointed with the results of the Sudirman Cup and Badminton World Championships, chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Subagyo Hadisiswoyo, has insisted on a total recondition of the National Training Center.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
The message on East Timor
The message on East Timor The message from the UN on East Timor is blunt -- and grim. Without an immediate and substantial improvement in security in the province, there will be no vote on autonomy from Indonesia -- at least, no plausible vote.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Govt urged to set up Aceh commission
Govt urged to set up Aceh commission JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights exhorted President B.J. Habibie on Thursday to quickly realize his promise to set up an independent commission to investigate human rights violations in Aceh.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Atmajaya remains closed during polls
Atmajaya remains closed during polls JAKARTA (JP): Atma Jaya University, the only university located near the capital's main thoroughfares, is closed to academic and student activities from May 19 to June 8, or one day after the general election.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Environment Day: Not just another day
Environment Day: Not just another day JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is encouraging people and communities the world over to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5 in a way that will make a difference both locally and globally.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
PAN backers not afraid of tractor
PAN backers not afraid of tractor JAKARTA: Amien Rais would have never reached the podium to address his National Mandate Party (PAN) in North Jakarta on Wednesday if not for the help of a tractor.The car that carried Amien to Sunter soccer field could not move because of the sea of PAN supporters...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
General elections before and after the New Order regime
General elections before and after the New Order regimeBy Carl Chairul JAKARTA (Antara): Marajo, an elderly sidewalk barber at Jatinegara market in East Jakarta, can still sing the theme song of the 1955 general election."What nostalgia!" he sighed longingly.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Gus Dur blasts MUI directive
Gus Dur blasts MUI directive JAKARTA (JP): More flak has greeted the election guidelines issued by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI), with leading Muslim politician Abdurrahman Wahid proposing on Thursday that the council be disbanded.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Guruh disappoints admirers
Guruh disappoints admirers PALU, Central Sulawesi: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) campaigner Guruh Soekarnoputra disappointed party supporters here by missing a campaign rally on Wednesday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Gold purchases rise in first quarter: WGC
Gold purchases rise in first quarter: WGC JAKARTA (JP): The World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday gold purchases by the Indonesian public increased significantly in the first quarter of the year, in line with the recovery in the economy.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Not food aid swindle
Not food aid swindle I urge all those who read the misleading article NGO blows whistle on food aid swindle in The Jakarta Post of May 31, 1999 edition to consider the following facts.A recent study conducted by Helen Keller International with funding from Unicef found that, in poor slum areas of...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
RP military wants diplomatic protest
RP military wants diplomatic protest MANILA (AFP): Philippine defense officials are pressing the government to file a diplomatic protest against China over the harassment of a stricken Filipino naval logistics vessel by two Chinese warships, the navy said on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
U.S. steelmakers seek duties on low-priced imports
U.S. steelmakers seek duties on low-priced imports Washington (DPA): U.S. steel makers urged the government Wednesday to impose stiff import duties against foreign- manufactured steel products they say are being dumped on the U.S. market.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Islands suffer from teacher shortage
Islands suffer from teacher shortage KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: As an example of the limited number of teachers in the Muna regency near here, an elementary school teacher has been forced to teach six classes per day.The teacher shortage was revealed to Southeast Sulawesi Governor H.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Athletes cut back for 20th SEA Games
Athletes cut back for 20th SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The first cuts to athletics' teams participating at the national training program for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games were announced on Thursday.Director of training Imron Z.S.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Dozens injured in last round of campaigning
Dozens injured in last round of campaigning JAKARTA (JP): Violence marked the penultimate day of campaigning in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, on Thursday as supporters of several parties clashed with Golkar loyalists, causing dozens of injuries.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
PPP to pick leaders for presidency
PPP to pick leaders for presidency BANDUNG: The United Development Party (PPP) may choose among its four leading figures for its presidential candidate, a party executive said here on Tuesday.PPP deputy secretary-general Chozin Chumaedi told reporters after addressing party supporters at Saparua...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 3, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 425 0 98,500 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 250 -25 6,000 Alter Abadi 300 25 92,500 Alumindo...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Indonesian authorities cooperative: EU observer
Indonesian authorities cooperative: EU observer JAKARTA (JP): With the country looking forward to what most people hope will be the most democratic elections ever, the Indonesian authorities have been cooperative with local and international observers in their efforts to ensure these hopes are...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Protesters demand salary hike
Protesters demand salary hike UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: About 60 employees of radio paging company Starko Ujungpandang staged a protest on Thursday, demanding a salary increase of 50 percent.The protesters said their present salaries had not kept up with the skyrocketing prices of basic...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Poll preparations lacking in some areas: Reports
Poll preparations lacking in some areas: Reports JAKARTA (JP): Three days before the polls, reports of lacking preparations continue to flow in from across the country.Meanwhile the General Elections Commission (KPU) announced it would meet President B.J.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
PDI Perjuangan closes with a roar
PDI Perjuangan closes with a roar JAKARTA (JP): An estimated one million red-clad supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) reigned in the capital on Thursday, putting on a grand finale to the three-week campaigning when they came out in full force to congest...
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
ICW's special birthday gift to Attorney General Ghalib
ICW's special birthday gift to Attorney General Ghalib JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Andi M. Ghalib, a three-star military general, got an unpleasant gift for his 53rd birthday on Thursday from the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW).According to the Jakarta-based independent body, Rp 1.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Trouble-free campaign to help tourist sector
Trouble-free campaign to help tourist sector JAKARTA (JP): The smooth process of the 16-day election campaign is expected to help ease foreign visitors' concerns over Indonesia's political and security situation, a senior tourism official said here on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jun 1999
Elections critical times for nation
Elections critical times for nationBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): The evaluation and expectation of the Indonesian general election have changed dramatically in the eyes of the Indonesian public and foreign observers.