Archive: 5 June 1999
72 articles found
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Jimmy Carter visits shrines in Bali
Jimmy Carter visits shrines in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the first day of his informal visit to Bali on Thursday visited several shrines on the tourist resort island, Antara reported.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Charming words to spin a tale
Charming words to spin a taleFrom RepublikaAs an Indonesian citizen, I eagerly watched the recent live TV report on the debate between Attorney General A.M. Ghalib and general chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Amien Rais. I was both satisfied and slightly disappointed with Rais.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Campaign: Selling ideas in entertaining manner
Campaign: Selling ideas in entertaining mannerBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Ulil Abshar-Abdallah, a promising young Muslim intellectual, wrote a very beautiful essay discussing the difference between campaigning and preaching that was published in Kompas daily on May 21, 1999.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Golkar upbeat on victory at polls
Golkar upbeat on victory at polls JAKARTA (JP): Residents and onlookers jeered and stoned Golkar supporters during their final campaign rallies on Friday in Jakarta and several provinces. Despite the poor reception, party chairman Akbar Tandjung and other Golkar officials expressed confidence of...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Minister accused of nepotism
Minister accused of nepotism JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) on Friday launched another salvo against State Minister of Environment Panangian Siregar on his decision to allow importation of waste clay from Singapore, accusing the minister of handing his son a chunk of the...
Sat, 05 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.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
New govt should plug on with IMF program: Analysts
New govt should plug on with IMF program: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Whoever comes to power after the general election should stick to the International Monetary Fund- economic program to prevent the country from falling into another debilitating crisis, analysts warn.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Thousands pack Bandung's streets
Thousands pack Bandung's streets BANDUNG: The campaign season here concluded on a high note as the West Java capital was swarmed by a sea of people in delirious but trouble-free street rallies on Friday.Many businesses closed shop for the whole day, after hearing that nobody would go shopping.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
ABN to consolidate its acquired Asian assets
ABN to consolidate its acquired Asian assets BANGKOK (Reuters): Dutch bank ABN AMRO said on Friday its recent round of acquisitions of Asian financial and banking assets put it in a strong position to exploit an economic recovery emerging in the region.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Disappointed by postal service
Disappointed by postal service My family in Jakarta sent us (in Ujungpandang) three packages from three different local post offices. All packages arrived in Ujungpandang about a week to four weeks later than the normal time as promised/predicted by the post office employees.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
McDonald's Indonesia to send more staff abroad: Bambang
McDonald's Indonesia to send more staff abroad: Bambang JAKARTA (JP): Following the success of sending 115 staff to Middle Eastern countries and the United States, McDonald's Indonesia will send 100 more employees to Saudi Arabia, its president Bambang N. Rachmadi said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Clashes set up, allege police
Clashes set up, allege police YOGYAKARTA: Police suspect the involvement of provocateurs in a series of clashes between supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the United Development Party (PPP).Yogyakarta Deputy Police chief Col. M.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Malaysia election chief to retire
Malaysia election chief to retire KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The head of Malaysia's Elections Commission said on Friday that he is stepping down ahead of the general election expected to be held soon.Elections Commission chairman Harun Din said he would retire this month after nine years on the job.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Malaysia unveils new federal capital
Malaysia unveils new federal capital PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP): After months of suspense, the government on Friday unveiled its massive new federal capital, touted as the savior of Malaysia's battered economy and a shining example of the country's determination to develop.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Rectors Forum sets up parallel vote tabulation
Rectors Forum sets up parallel vote tabulationBy M.M.I. Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): Are you interested in finding out early results of the polls' ballot count?Well then go to the website of the Rectors Forum at http://forumrektor.itb.ac.id.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Top politicians choose remote areas to finalize campaigns
Top politicians choose remote areas to finalize campaigns JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid spent the last day of campaigning on Friday in the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, Amien Rais barnstormed West Java towns and Hamzah Haz met supporters in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
CPO export tax cut to 30% to help farmers income
CPO export tax cut to 30% to help farmers income JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Friday a reduction in export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) to 30 percent from 40 percent in a bid to boost exports and farmers' incomes.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Biggest challenges lurk after the euphoria
Biggest challenges lurk after the euphoriaBy Yuli Ismartono JAKARTA (JP): There is a sense of deja vu to all the frenetic preparations leading up to the June 7 elections. The excitement of unfettered campaigning, the exuberance of media politicking, as well as the chaos and the occasional strife,...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Officials register dead to vote
Officials register dead to vote PADANG, West Sumatra: Election officials in the Mentawai Islands have registered 18 dead people as voters in Monday's elections.The hair-raising news was told by a village chief from Siberut Island to the West Sumatra branch office of the Independent Election...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
No permit for sand quarry
No permit for sand quarry JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has ordered Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto to stop issuing new licenses for sand quarrying activities in Riau, a top official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Friday.
Sat, 05 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...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
What does PKB mean to you?
What does PKB mean to you? I would like to thank Mr. Yusuf Wanandi for the misleading information regarding the National Awakening Party (PKB) in What NU means for RI's future (Friday, May 28, 1999).If indeed Gus Dur is very open and democratic in his thinking about Islam and its role in Indonesian...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Japan sends mission to Asia
Japan sends mission to Asia TOKYO (Reuters): Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi said on Thursday that Japan would send a mission to six Asian countries in late August to study possible ways of helping them revive their economies.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Securalism: Is it that debased?
Securalism: Is it that debased?By Rahayu Ratnaningsih BOGOR (JP): Is Indonesia a religious or secular state? We are always told that Indonesia is neither. It is a Pancasila state, so we are informed; it does not recognize any religion to be its official religion nor is any particular religious law...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan and PDI set to dominate East Timor polls
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan and PDI set to dominate East Timor polls DILI, East Timor (JP): The battle for six House of Representatives (DPR) seats in Monday's elections here will likely be dominated by Golkar Party, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
NTT to buy 15 percent stake in RP Long Distance
NTT to buy 15 percent stake in RP Long Distance TOKYO (AFP): Japan's telecoms giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. said Friday it would advance into Asia, buying a 15-percent stake in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. for US$758 million.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Freeport delays project as tensions row
Freeport delays project as tensions row JAKARTA (JP): Copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia and sixteen other mining companies have suspended their exploration activities for security and financial reasons, a top official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy Rozik said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
One hurt in Purwokerto clash
One hurt in Purwokerto clash PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A bystander was injured when Golkar party security guards clashed with residents on Thursday, witnesses said on Friday.The incident happened near the railway station as Golkar supporters took over a busy two-lane street causing a traffic jam.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Lawyer says transfers 'sports donations'
Lawyer says transfers 'sports donations' JAKARTA (JP): Prominent businessmen Prajogo Pangestu and The Nin King have acknowledged transferring a total of Rp 450 million (US$56,250) to the account of a sports body in the name of Attorney General Andi M.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Money politics
Money politics I am writing in response to intensive reports in the capital's dailies of May 27, May 28 and May 29 regarding Ms. Wardah Hafidz' exposure of findings of money politics by the Golkar Party and the People's Sovereignty Party (PDR), the denials made by those two parties and the terror...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
The Soehartos should be more frank: Muladi
The Soehartos should be more frank: Muladi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Muladi has suggested former president Soeharto and his family be more transparent and honest about their wealth in order to help accelerate the government's probe into their alleged ill-gotten wealth.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Sticker short for Buton refugees may delay poll
Sticker short for Buton refugees may delay pollBy Jupriadi BUTON, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): Elections may have to be delayed here after the elections committee reported a lack of 40,000 hologram stickers for ballot papers.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Surabaya bulls relieved at last
Surabaya bulls relieved at last SURABAYA: Three young women waiting for a bus sprinted as if in danger when a group of party supporters jumped out of a truck, opened their zippers and briskly walked toward them.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
China insists on boat compensation
China insists on boat compensation MANILA (AFP): China will insist on compensation from the Philippines for the sinking of a Chinese fishing boat in a collision with a Philippine navy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, diplomatic sources said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Habibie orders agencies to prevent forest fires
Habibie orders agencies to prevent forest fires JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie ordered on Friday all government agencies and ministries to boost cooperation in preventing the outbreak of forest fires this year, warning of their potential danger to human life in the country and the region.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
PBSI says Sudirman Cup underlines deficiencies
PBSI says Sudirman Cup underlines deficiencies JAKARTA (JP): The Sudirman Cup mixed team event reflects the true badminton strength of a country. Indonesia has yet to reach the stage where it can dominate in the event because it is only strong on the men's side, while the women remain a weak link.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
No show at PNI, PDI rallies
No show at PNI, PDI rallies MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian Nationalist Party (PNI) and Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) under Budi Hardjono canceled their final round of campaigning here Wednesday because no one showed up.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Councilors shun city anniversary
Councilors shun city anniversary BOGOR (JP): An official from the Bogor mayoralty expressed concern over the failure of 16 members of the Bogor Legislative Council to attend a plenary session to commemorate Bogor's 517th anniversary on Thursday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
ASEAN wants better early child care
ASEAN wants better early child care SINGAPORE (DPA): Child care and development policy planners from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wrapped up a three-day meeting on Friday by resolving to draft guidelines setting member nations "on a clear path toward better...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Soeharto's maneuver
Soeharto's maneuver As if to challenge his critics, Soeharto (this week) visited the National Police Headquarters to press charges against Time magazine, which he considered to have defamed him. As is commonly known, this reputable international news magazine in its late May edition presented its...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Ford talks to Malaysia's Proton on possible tie-up
Ford talks to Malaysia's Proton on possible tie-up DEARBORN, Michigan (Reuters): Ford Motor Co. has talked to Malaysia's largest car maker, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton)., about a possible affiliation as part of its long-term plans to build market share in Asia, a top company official...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Golkar big shot has drunken guest
Golkar big shot has drunken guest KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: An uninvited guest caused a flurry of commotion at the residence of Hino Biohanis, chief of the Golkar provincial chapter, at about 7 p.m. on Monday.Hino was away campaigning when the incident happened.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Clashes mar campaigns in several areas
Clashes mar campaigns in several areas JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party's (PPP) last round of campaigning in West Nusa Tenggara, where chairman Hamzah Haz campaigned on Friday, was marred by a clash in which at least four were injured and two vehicles were damaged.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
PDI more genuine than others
PDI more genuine than others JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: "PDI? Which PDI do you mean?" is a common question fired back at you here when you are not specific about this political party.PDI, the Indonesian Democratic Party, split when a government- backed rebel faction broke away in 1996.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Bomb threat hits Immanuel Church
Bomb threat hits Immanuel Church JAKARTA (JP): An anonymous caller phoned in a bomb threat to Immanuel Church in the Gambir area of Central Jakarta on Friday afternoon.The message was received by Heri, a church warden, at about 12:05 p.m., city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
PAL backs spin-offs, seeks open skies limit
PAL backs spin-offs, seeks open skies limit MANILA (Reuters): With its equity problems out of the way, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is getting down to business -- pushing for a revision of the country's open skies policy and the sell- off of non-core businesses, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Political parties' violations in campaigning 'get short shrift'
Political parties' violations in campaigning 'get short shrift' JAKARTA (JP): Security personnel and the official supervisory election committees are not serious in addressing violations of political parties, at least eight institutions in Yogyakarta stated on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Training center for SEA Games inaugurated
Training center for SEA Games inaugurated JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar on Friday officially inaugurated the centralized training center for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Businessman robbed of his valuables
Businessman robbed of his valuables JAKARTA (JP): Armed robbers broke into a house in Depok and made away with two cars, mobile phones, jewelry and a television set early Friday, city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Shares surge amid campaign calm
Shares surge amid campaign calm JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) reentered the 600 psychological barrier on Friday, riding on the wrap up of the country's smooth campaigning period.On the last day of the campaign period, the JSX Composite Index rose 4.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
JDI launches new service
JDI launches new service JAKARTA (JP): PT Jaring Data Interaktif (JDI), in association with the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), a newswire and two cable television providers, has launched a financial information television channel.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
World Environment Day forgotten by many
World Environment Day forgotten by many JAKARTA (JP): Every year, June 5 is celebrated worldwide in more than 100 countries as the most important event on the environmental calendar. This date has been declared World Environment Day.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
A brief respite
A brief respite We can all breathe a sigh of relief that the official election campaign has finally come to an end. Relief not only because the past 17 days have been relatively free from the widespread violence, but also because we can all get back to our normal routines.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
PPP prays for Hamzah
PPP prays for Hamzah SEMARANG: Over 10,000 supporters of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) prayed in Ungaran near here on Friday for the party chairman, Hamzah Haz, to win his presidential bid.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Deputy governor hit by car
Deputy governor hit by car PADANG, West Sumatra: Deputy Governor Zainal Bakar and his two adjutants were hit by a Chevrolet Luv pickup while jogging at the traffic circle of Jl. Khatib Sulaiman here on Friday morning.Zainal was admitted to Yos Soedarso Hospital with head injuries.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
More assistance from Japan
More assistance from Japan JAKARTA: The Japanese government has committed to providing a grant of US$3.48 million for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for general election activities.The Japanese Embassy said on Friday the money was earmarked for activities such as election monitoring...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Sujiwo Tejo to take part in Mongolia festival
Sujiwo Tejo to take part in Mongolia festival JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian musician Sujiwo Tejo will represent the country at Roaring Hoofs, the First International Gobi Festival of Actual Music, the festival where Eastern and Western contemporary music meet.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Rift hits Indonesian hockey team before SEA Games
Rift hits Indonesian hockey team before SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): With only two months to go before the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian hockey team is still experiencing trouble preparing itself, with a dispute between the Indonesian Hockey Association (PHSI) and its Jakarta branch.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
PPP chairman supports MUI election appeal
PPP chairman supports MUI election appeal MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) on Friday threw its weight behind the Indonesian Council of Ulemas' call for Muslims to vote for Muslim-based parties in Monday's polls.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 4, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 425 0 538,000 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 225 -25 15,000 Alter Abadi 325 25 8,500 Alumindo...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Rallies over, Indonesia ready for elections
Rallies over, Indonesia ready for elections JAKARTA (JP): Gone are the delirious crosstown street rallies as Indonesia scrambles to make last-ditch preparations for Monday's elections.Flaws were found on Friday concerning technicalities of balloting, not to mention security concerns in troubled...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Elections: No turning back on democracy
Elections: No turning back on democracyBy Warief Djajanto Basorie JAKARTA (JP): "I have a track record: I am clean from corruption, collusion and nepotism and have never mixed with the New Order regime.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Curfew imposed in North Aceh due to worsening security
Curfew imposed in North Aceh due to worsening security LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh (JP): A curfew has been in effect in North Aceh since last Tuesday, following escalating acts of lawlessness and intimidation of local people by groups of armed civilians.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Live sports shows
Live sports shows JAKARTA (JP): The following will be aired live on TV this weekend:Saturday French Open women's singles final, SCTV, 7.30 p.m.Euro 2000 soccer qualification England vs Sweden, RCTI, 9.30 p.m.Sunday Boxing match Roy Jones Jr. vs Reggie Johnson, Indosiar, 7.30 a.m.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Sheraton Y2K compliant
Sheraton Y2K compliant JAKARTA (JP): Sheraton Bandara Hotel announced on Friday that it had spent US$50,000 to prepare the hotel for the millennium bug.Public relations manager Esther Pormes said all hotel equipment vulnerable to Y2K problems had been upgraded and tested to make them compliant.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Asian currencies drift higher over speculation on U.S. data
Asian currencies drift higher over speculation on U.S. data SINGAPORE (Agencies): Southeast Asian currencies were drifting higher against the U.S. dollar in lackluster trading late Friday.Traders said markets bereft of fresh news had kept participants largely on the sidelines ahead of the weekend...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Why the PPP and PKB supporters conflict in Central Java?
Why the PPP and PKB supporters conflict in Central Java?By Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): A campaigner from the United Development Party (PPP) shouted into the microphone: "This party is based on Islam so voting for it means defending Islam!""Now, is the PKB (National Awakening Party...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Soeharto's wealth for people: PBB
Soeharto's wealth for people: PBB YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Moslem-based Crescent Star Party (PBB) vowed to seize the Soehartos alleged ill-gotten wealth and redistribute it to the people if it wins Monday's elections.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Muslim group leaves Golkar
Muslim group leaves Golkar PADANG, West Sumatra: A Muslim organization called Jamaah Syatariah, which claims to have one million members, has decided to cut its past links to the ruling Golkar Party.The decision was announced by group leader Tuanku Mudo Ismet Ismail before a crowd of 10,000 who...
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Adi disclaims engineering nomination for presidency
Adi disclaims engineering nomination for presidency JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono denied on Friday he had any influence on the People's Sovereignty Party's (PDR) recent decision to nominate him for presidency.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Ambon refugees suffer lack of food, medicine
Ambon refugees suffer lack of food, medicineBy Upik Jupriadi BUTON, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): At least 50,878 Ambon refugees sheltered on Buton Island, about 220 kilometers west of Kendari, are in poor condition due to limited availability of food and medical supplies.
Sat, 05 Jun 1999
Kupang pearl thieves caught
Kupang pearl thieves caught KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police detectives here have arrested a group of 13 local divers for allegedly stealing at least 27,000 cultivated pearls from a farm near Semau Island of Kupang regency.Kupang Police chief Lt. Col.