Archive: 22 July 1999
58 articles found
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Guests poisoned at wedding party
Guests poisoned at wedding party BOGOR (JP): At least one wedding guest died and 100 others are being treated for food poisoning, allegedly caused by dishes served at a Sunday wedding reception in Udik village, Ciampea district. While most of the 100 victims are being treated at health clinics here, some are having medical treatment at home.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bulog benefited from Goro land deal, says Beddu
Bulog benefited from Goro land deal, says Beddu JAKARTA (JP): Former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang told the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that the agency suffered no losses in the land exchange deal with private firm PT Goro Batara Sakti. "Bulog even saw a profit after canceling a land exchange deal with Goro in June last year," Beddu said.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Japan vows to go on helping Ri economy
Japan vows to go on helping Ri economy TOKYO (AFP): Japanese leaders pledged Wednesday to continue economic aid to Indonesia in a period of transition following its historic elections in June. Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi and other ministers made the pledge in separate meetings with Ginandjar Kartasasmita, Indonesia's coordinating minister for economy, finance and industry, Japanese officials said.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN moves to implement SEANWFZ treaty
ASEAN moves to implement SEANWFZ treaty By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): Nearly four years after signing a nuclear-free zone treaty, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will take the first step in its implementation on Saturday by convening an inaugural commission meeting to ensure compliance.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
ICW distrusts government's stance on Ghalib case
ICW distrusts government's stance on Ghalib case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) expressed doubt on Wednesday that the government and the military would earnestly investigate the corruption allegedly committed by former attorney general Andi M. Ghalib. ICW member Bambang Widjojanto announced neither the government or the military had undertaken concrete steps to follow up his organization's report about the corruption case.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Cyclist Fery undeterred by road accident
Cyclist Fery undeterred by road accident JAKARTA (JP): Eight years ago, 13-year-old Fery Sonic was cycling along the road in front of his house in the small town of Sukabumi in West Java when a car hit him. "The driver was found to be drunk. People in the neighborhood pulled him out from his car and beat him severely. I was sent to the hospital and the doctors gave me several stitches," Fery told The Jakarta Post at his training camp in Subang, West Java.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Habibie may change, says Gus Dur
Habibie may change, says Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid came up on Wednesday with yet another surprising move when he praised President B.J. Habibie -- whom he had often criticized for his links to Golkar and the past regime -- as amenable to change and as less conservative than many people thought. The chairman of the 30-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization told the public not to see people and situations as "black and white".
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI unrest hurts Aurora
RI unrest hurts Aurora PERTH (Dow Jones): Australia's Aurora Gold Ltd. said Wednesday that gold production from its Indonesian projects is being hampered by political uncertainty in the country, and a breakdown in law and order. The Perth-based miner's gold output fell 12 percent to 55,388 ounces in the three months to June 30, from 62,873 ounces in the immediately preceding three months.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Goenawan resigns as 'Tempo' chief editor
Goenawan resigns as 'Tempo' chief editor JAKARTA (JP): After 28 years as the driving wheel behind leading weekly magazine Tempo, senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad stepped down as chief editor on Wednesday to sample a broader world of culture. Deputy chief editor Bambang Harimurty took over from Goenawan, who said he would spend the rest of his life at Teater Utan Kayu to further develop the community's art and culture works. "We initially refused his resignation ... but we could not be selfish.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Wismoyo inaugurates SEAG team
Wismoyo inaugurates SEAG team JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) chairman, Wismoyo Arismunandar, inaugurated the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games contingent at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium on Wednesday. The contingent consists of 238 male and 112 female athletes from 20 sports, 162 coaches and 82 officials. They will leave the country on Aug. 3 using national carrier Garuda Indonesia. The whole squad is scheduled to meet President B.J.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Manila pushes for Spratlys talks
Manila pushes for Spratlys talks MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines said on Wednesday it would continue pressing for regional talks which include China over the disputed Spratly islands despite a protest by Malaysia. Malaysia said on Wednesday it would not back a Philippine bid to open talks on the Spratlys during the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings this week in Singapore, saying it was not the right forum.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Baby turtles released
Baby turtles released MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: About 381 of 721 baby turtles confiscated from an alleged smuggler at Mopah airfield here last April have been released into the wild, Antara said on Wednesday. "The baby turtles were confiscated from a businessman, Anto Lamo, who was about to send them to Jakarta," head of the conservation section of the Merauke Natural Conservation Center Ayub Notanubun said.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
AIA launches new products
AIA launches new products JAKARTA (JP) : Life insurance schemes have become increasingly preferable investment vehicle alternatives, the vice president of PT Asuransi AIA Indonesia life insurance company, Angger P Yuwono, said on Wednesday. Yuwono said the collapse of the banking industry had prompted an increasing number of people to shift a portion of their savings to insurance companies. AIA director and general manager Mark S.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang councilors land Rp 450m 'farewell token'
Tangerang councilors land Rp 450m 'farewell token' TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Regency office has provided a "farewell token" of Rp 10 million (US$1,500) cash to each of the 45 regency councilors. The gifts amounting to Rp 450 million, taken from the regency's current 1999/2000 fiscal year budget, were handed over personally by Regent Agus Djunara on Tuesday night in a farewell evening party in the vast Lippo Karawaci housing and business complex.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Holes found in social safety net
Holes found in social safety net KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: More than Rp 500 billion in social safety net funds have yet to reach their intended target groups, an official said. He blamed local regency administrations' poor understanding of the necessary poverty alleviation projects. Chief of the regional development planning office Eston L. Funay was quoted by Antara as saying that poor supervision also was to blame for slow implementation of the program.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto told to stay in hospital
Soeharto told to stay in hospital JAKARTA (JP): Doctors have told former president Soeharto to spend five to six days at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta to recover from his mild stroke, hospital director Sudjono Martoatmodjo announced on Wednesday. "For his recovery, the doctors want him to stay here at the hospital for five or six more days," he told a press conference at the hospital. According to Sudjono, the 78-year-old former ruler is conscious and his condition has been "improving".
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Expert calls for scrapping of social safety net program
Expert calls for scrapping of social safety net program JAKARTA (JP): A top official called for the immediate termination of the government's social safety net program, saying it was riddled with shortcomings as the result of being drawn up in a time of panic and pessimism at the onset of the economic crisis in 1997.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Deviled egg on the face
Deviled egg on the face A number of us Western readers were appalled to read a notice of congratulations in The Jakarta Post, July 19, page 14, by PT Pertamina to the wise leadership of Iraq on their glorious revolution in winning against the "devil spirit". Since Pertamina is an Indonesian government enterprise, any politically sensitive or outspoken statement by one of their own offices reflects an official point of view and is presumed to have sanctioned approval of the government.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta wins national junior athletics meet
Jakarta wins national junior athletics meet JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta team won the three-day National Junior Athletics Championships with six golds, three silvers and three bronzes at Senayan Madya Stadium on Wednesday. Central Java was second with five golds, four silvers and seven bronzes, followed by East Java's Student Training Center (PPLP) with five golds for third place.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Papua New Guinea's new govt cancels recognition of Taiwan
Papua New Guinea's new govt cancels recognition of Taiwan PORT MORESBY (Agencies): New Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta withdrew Papua New Guinea's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan on Wednesday, but in an apparent effort to keep financial aid said he hoped to maintain economic ties with the island.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's recovery 'far from assured': WB
Indonesia's recovery 'far from assured': WB JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank warned Indonesia on Wednesday that its economic recovery was far from assured, despite heartening progress in economic stabilization efforts. The bank cited the huge unresolved debts of the private sector, widespread corporate distress, continuing difficulties in the banking sector, an unacceptably low level of output, and increasing poverty as the most pressing problems facing the country.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Table tennis hopes to serve up two golds
Table tennis hopes to serve up two golds JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PTMSI) has set its sight on two of the seven golds on offer in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month. R.M. Noeryanto, PTMSI's official in charge of athletes development, said on Wednesday the country's strongest chances for gold were in the men's doubles and team events at the biennial event from Aug. 7 to Aug. 15.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
House and government cannot connect on airtime rate
House and government cannot connect on airtime rate JAKARTA (JP): The government has turned down a recommendation from the House of Representatives to raise the airtime rate for cellular telephones by 15 percent. Minister of Communications Giri Suseno said on Wednesday the 15 percent increase, as recommended by the House, was still too low. "Remember, we decided earlier to increase the airtime by 46 percent," he said on the sidelines of a meeting with House Commission IV for communications.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
AII donates geography books
AII donates geography books JAKARTA: The Australia Indonesia Institute (AII) has published 50,000 Australian geography books and plans to distribute 1,000 copies to a number of junior high schools across the country. The Ministry of Education and Culture in cooperation with the AAI will hold a symposium on Australian geography in Surabaya, Semarang and Palembang in South Sumatra. Antara said about 100 teachers were expected to attend the events in each of the three cities.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Robbers steal Rp 75m from bank client in South Jakarta
Robbers steal Rp 75m from bank client in South Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Two men on a motorcycle got away with Rp 75 million (US$11,500) on Tuesday when they grabbed a bag belonging to a businessman who had just withdrawn the money from a bank. So far nobody has been arrested in connection with the robbery, which occurred near the parking lot of Indorama office building on Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta. The victim, 46-year-old Sucipto, has a broken leg and grazes.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Film * English Film Festival organized by British Council (Phone: 031 5689958) at Mitra 21 Jl. Yos Sudarso, July 23-24. Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Cosindos Band, Monday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Paprica Band, Transit Band, Sunday. - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), Monday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Solo Pianist, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
No more funds for PPD I, governor Sutiyoso says
No more funds for PPD I, governor Sutiyoso says JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday that his administration had decided not to allocate any further funds for the Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I). "It (financial assistance for PPD I) has been final," Sutiyoso told reporters as he hastily entered his office at City Hall. He refused to explain further.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
People's concern
People's concern From Pelita Statements concerning presidential hopefuls are nothing new. During the Old Order regime, the slogan "Life and death for Bung Karno" resounded. In the New Order regime, there always was one presidential candidate only. It proved that the whole population unanimously elected its candidate, at least through political organizations and mass organizations which vied with each other to champion Soeharto.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian politics a far cry from democracy
Indonesian politics a far cry from democracy By Desi Anwar JAKARTA (JP): In Indonesia, problems are rarely solved. They simply get more complicated as the day goes by. For instance, Indonesians were lulled into believing that the country's ills could be overcome if they can carry out a free and fair election. And for a brief moment in June, the people did think that springtime had finally come to the country.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Auto association sees improved car sales
Auto association sees improved car sales JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) expects domestic car sales will reach 60,000 units this year, up from the initial forecast of 50,000 units. Gaikindo's chairman Bambang Trisulo said on Wednesday improved car sales would be possible due to the quicker than expected turnaround in the country's economy.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
The Aceh quagmire
The Aceh quagmire On Monday at around dawn, five riot troops were ambushed and shot dead by rebels in the village of Reng Krueng in the troubled Pidie regency, about 170 kilometers east of the provincial capital of Banda Aceh. Another 20 soldiers were wounded in the clash. The rebels, about 10 in number, escaped into the nearby forest.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Existence of document on East Timor denied
Existence of document on East Timor denied JAKARTA (JP): The government has denied the authenticity of a 'leaked' document outlining contingency plans, including large- scale evacuation measures, should East Timorese reject its offer for wide-ranging autonomy and select the independence option.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Exiled Aceh leader calls Indonesian rule absurd
Exiled Aceh leader calls Indonesian rule absurd JAKARTA (JP): Exiled Aceh rebel leader Hasan Tiro has dismissed the government's new autonomy legislation as irrelevant and called Indonesian rule in the troubled province "absurd". In a rare interview with the Hong Kong-based Far Eastern Economic Review from his exile base in Sweden, Hasan said Indonesia had no right to govern Aceh, a province which has seen widespread resistance movement for the past two decades.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Alleged drug gang caught in Bandung
Alleged drug gang caught in Bandung BANDUNG: Central Bandung Police arrestd a group of alleged drug dealers in a raid early Wednesday, confiscating a luxurious sedan, thousands of narcotic-type pills and packages of heroin and marijuana. Arrested were four male students -- Tarmizi, 23, Dadang, 26, Azis, 18, and Nanang Rohana, 18, and 23-year-old pregnant housewife Susan Anggraeni. They were arrested on Jl. Gatot Subroto at about 3 a.m., Central Bandung Police chief Lt. Col. John Latumeten said.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Luxury hotel plan gets thumbs-down
Luxury hotel plan gets thumbs-down DENPASAR, Bali: Plans to build a 2,000-room five-star hotel in Sendang Pasir, Buleleng, Bali, are in jeopardy because the local government believes the project violates land-use rules. "The land permit (for the planned hotel) is for farming, therefore the property could not be used for a hotel. If the developer wanted to do so, it would have to change the land status first," Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Foreign capital inflow 'illusory'
Foreign capital inflow 'illusory' JAKARTA (JP): Foreign capital inflow has yet to reflect a solid return of investor confidence in the country's economy, a noted financial analyst said. Theo F. Toemion said there were indications that foreign investors actively involved in local markets held close relations with the government. "Foreign investors actively buying local shares and the rupiah were those institutions and individuals that served as the government's financial advisor.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Gandrik's 'Orde Maling' kills with laughter
Gandrik's 'Orde Maling' kills with laughter By Putu Wijaya JAKARTA (JP): Teater Gandrik, established in Yogyakarta in 1983, is still proving a capable exponent of a "Killing while laughing" style of theater. With its Orde Maling (Thieves Order) show from July 19 to July 21 at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, Teater Gandrik entertained audiences with a fairy tale about political intrigues and conspiracy in a fictitious country called Praja.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Anugerah Seni, by 36 Balinese traditional Artists, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 10. * Arts Exhibition by D. Tjandra Kirana, at the Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until July 26. * Painting Exhibition: by Kelompok Seni Rupa Jendela, at Padma Bali Hotel (Phone: 0361 752111), July 30 to Aug. 17.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Golfers to tee it up in Olympic C'ship
Golfers to tee it up in Olympic C'ship JAKARTA (JP): About 300 professional and amateur golf players will compete in the Olympic Golf Championship at Gunung Geulis Country Club, near Bogor, July 27 to July 30, the organizer said Wednesday. Au Bintoro said of the 300 participants, six will come from Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan and Sweden. The six include professionals Malaysians Arief Sarji, Rashid Ismail and Shaifu Bahri, Japanese Tsuchiyama, Jakarta-based Swedish Stephen A.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
United eyes Asia for merchandising
United eyes Asia for merchandising LONDON (Reuters): Manchester United, the world's wealthiest soccer club, is looking to extend its brand and merchandising activities into Asia, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Quoting the English club's managing director Michael Farnan, it said Old Trafford megastores, which stock United merchandise, were being planned for cities across Asia. The newspaper said the first was to open in Singapore later this year, followed by Hong Kong and Jakarta.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Islam as a 'cultural movement'
Islam as a 'cultural movement' By Arief Fauzi-Marzuki YOGYAKARTA (JP): The politics of Islam has resurfaced as a lively intellectual exercise after the relatively peaceful June 7 general election. Three important things may have prompted the emergence of this matter. First, most political parties taking part in the general election were based on Islam.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 21, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 500 0 65,500 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 5,000 Alter Abadi 400 0 12,500 Alumindo Light Metal 975 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 575 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,600 -25 5,527,000 Anwar Sierad 325 0 10,000 APAC Centertex Corp.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Skeletons found at Pongkor mine
Skeletons found at Pongkor mine BOGOR (JP): Dozens of skeletons believed to be of illegal gold miners were found buried at Pongkor gold mine recently by miners from state-owned general mining company PT Aneka Tambang, a company official said on Wednesday. Head of the company's general affairs division Prayitno said most of the skeletons were found buried in the Curug block, renowned for containing considerable gold deposits.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Megawati is the cure needed
Megawati is the cure needed As a regular reader of The Jakarta Post (when I am in Indonesia) I was painfully struck by the letter that Willem Oltmans wrote (July 10, 1999). Working and traveling in Indonesia I have come to love it and its future is a thing I dream about and want to help make come true. Now to me Megawati is a symbol of Indonesia's hope for a better future and as such I very strongly support her candidacy for president.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Cak Kandar, the father of feather art
Cak Kandar, the father of feather art By Ingrid Maack JAKARTA (JP): Seni lukis bulu (feather art) is being touted as an emerging Indonesian art form, as the celebrated father of feathers, Cak Kandar, passes onto his students his passion for natural materials. The small feathered broaches, earrings and other creations now being sold on Indonesian streets, alongside already established art forms such as batik, can be traced back to the man who made feather art famous.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Dayaks want governor out
Dayaks want governor out PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Dayak tribal leaders said on Wednesday they wanted outgoing Central Kalimantan Governor Warsito Rasman to leave the province as soon as possible, saying his five-year term was more than enough and his presence was no longer needed in the province. Dayak Traditional Council chairman Walman Narang told the provincial legislative council that Warsito's term expired in July and he should leave the province as soon as possible.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
One student dies in street brawl
One student dies in street brawl JAKARTA (JP): A brawl between the students of two high schools on Jl. Matraman in East Jakarta claimed one life on Wednesday, a local police officer said. The victim, a year one student, was slashed three times while trying to escape the afternoon brawl, in which the two groups of students threw stones at each other on the busy street. Four others were injured in the brawl and are being treated at the hospital.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Do not politicize religion
Do not politicize religion From Rakyat Merdeka Political observer Arbi Sanit has said that Habibie and his associates will, by hook or by crook, resort to money politics and the politicizing of religion to maintain the pro-status-quo regime. This money politics and the act of politicizing religion seem to reduce the role of Islam only to that of seeking power and money.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
BI sees benchmark interest rate in double digit at year-end
BI sees benchmark interest rate in double digit at year-end JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda Goeltom said on Wednesday that the central bank's benchmark interest rate might not be able to drop to single digit by year-end, as suggested recently by International Monetary Fund Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss. Miranda said that a benchmark rate below 10 percent could only be achieved if inflation dropped to below 6 percent for the whole year.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Are Megawati's chances fading?
Are Megawati's chances fading? A new idea has been suggested to the Indonesian public, this time by Amien Rais. The National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman suggested forming a "center axis", with himself and (National Awakening Party founder) Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid as the motivating forces. It is meant to act as an alternative force in the contest between the two presidential candidates, Megawati Soekarnoputri and B.J. Habibie.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian riders expected to keep ahead of the pack
Indonesian riders expected to keep ahead of the pack By Ivy Susanti and Sri Wahyuni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian cyclists are vowing to retain their regional supremacy by grabbing four of seven golds at stake in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, despite financial problems which prevented local and overseas tryouts.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on July 21, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
PLN jolted by big losses in 1998
PLN jolted by big losses in 1998 JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN saw its losses jump 15 fold in the year ending Dec. 31, 1998, mainly as a result of the increased cost of procuring electricity from private contractors and soaring debt servicing costs. PLN president Adhi Satrya told a hearing with House Commission V for industry, mining and trade on Tuesday night that PLN lost Rp 9.16 trillion (US$1.4 billion) in 1998, up from Rp 579 billion a year earlier.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's money still going down the drain
Indonesia's money still going down the drain By Santo Koesoebjono WASSENAAR, The Netherlands (JP): Former president Soeharto is widely said to be smarter than Ferdinand Marcos. If so, then is it worthwhile to continue chasing his alleged "loot", which he should have hid even better than the deceased Philippine dictator? A banker and observer of the Indonesian economy in Amsterdam explained that money laundering was simple to commit.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Merpati wants role in transporting haj pilgrims
Merpati wants role in transporting haj pilgrims JAKARTA (JP): Local private airline Merpati Nusantara is seeking the government's approval to become involved once again in the transportation of haj pilgrims to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, next year. Merpati president Wahyu Hidayat said on Tuesday the airline was fully prepared to participate and was capable of providing a reliable service. "We are ready.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
State security bill 'could snuff out democracy': Parwi
State security bill 'could snuff out democracy': Parwi JAKARTA (JP): Observers warn that the bill on state security grants excessive power to the military and the government in the event of perceived threats to the state. Parliament Watch Indonesia (Parwi) chairman Kemal Roemawi urged the House of Representatives to drop the government- sponsored bill, which will be deliberated next month. Roemawi contended the bill ran counter to principles of democracy and reform.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Police snap to it with cases against magazines
Police snap to it with cases against magazines JAKARTA (JP): Unlike work on other pressing cases, such as corruption, the National Police on Wednesday announced they had completed dossiers on Matra and Popular magazines in just a matter of weeks. The magazines have had indecency charges leveled against them. Col.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Time for 'forgive and forget', Thai WTO candidate says
Time for 'forgive and forget', Thai WTO candidate says BANGKOK (AP): With a deal all but done to share power with his rival to lead the World Trade Organization, Thai candidate Supachai Panitchpakdi said Wednesday it was time to leave behind the bitter race and cooperate for the future. "I think we should forgive and forget," Supachai told The Associated Press.