Archive: 23 July 1999
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Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Court annuls arbitration ruling against PLN
Court annuls arbitration ruling against PLN JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court annulled on Thursday an arbitration ruling that ordered state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to pay US$572.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Kajang tribespeople love their isolated world
Kajang tribespeople love their isolated worldBy Arifuddin Saeni BULUKUMBA, South Sulawesi (JP): The Kajang tribespeople in Bulukumba may truly rank among the few humans who have escaped the reaches of globalization.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Habibie urges SEA Games squad to do its best
Habibie urges SEA Games squad to do its best JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie encouraged national athletes to compete to the best of their abilities at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
ADB to help government set project cost benchmarks
ADB to help government set project cost benchmarks JAKARTA (JP): As part of efforts to curb rampant corruption in the country, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist the government in designing a benchmark for procurement prices of government programs, said a senior ADB official.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
KWK ex staff want speed probe on graft
KWK ex staff want speed probe on graft JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-three former employees and members of transportation cooperative Koperasi Wahana Kalpika (KWK) have criticized as too slow the probe into the alleged embezzlement of Rp 200 million (US$29,850) by the cooperative's chairman.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
GM Utut Adianto ready for World Chess Championships
GM Utut Adianto ready for World Chess Championships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto said on Thursday he was ready to compete in the World Chess Championships at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 31 to Aug. 29.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Indonesia to start Asiad bidding drive in Brunei
Indonesia to start Asiad bidding drive in Brunei JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will begin its campaign to host the 2006 Asian Games in Brunei Darussalam next month during the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Karate body to select kata karatekas for SEAG
Karate body to select kata karatekas for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Karate Federation (Forki) has announced that it will decide on Monday which kata athletes would compete in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Injustices in PT Tripatra
Injustices in PT Tripatra Eight thousand Indonesian Prosperity Labor Union (SBSI) members at PT Tripatra were summarily dismissed from their jobs on July 6, after an 8-month struggle for fair compensation.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 22, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 500 0 5,000 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 375 -25 35,000 Alumindo Light...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Gays, a beautiful creation
Gays, a beautiful creation In reference to your two articles on gay culture in the July 18 edition of the Jakarta Post, I am happy to inform those beautiful, handsome creations of God who call themselves gay, that for the past three years we have been accepting many gay students and devotees in...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Optimism keeps dream alive of soccer supremacy at SEAG
Optimism keeps dream alive of soccer supremacy at SEAGBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): A boost of optimism from fans and top officials of the All-Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) may drive the 20 national team members' motivation for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to fight for the gold medal...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
'Berdongeng Peri' provides respite from trashy TV diet
'Berdongeng Peri' provides respite from trashy TV dietBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Kids, musicals and the issue of storytelling. They are what actor-director Harry Suharyadi is into these days. After last year's award-winning Mencari Pelangi, (Looking for the Rainbow), his television film about...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Journalists seek Rp 3b over banning
Journalists seek Rp 3b over banning JAKARTA (JP): Three journalists filed a lawsuit at the South Jakarta District Court on Thursday against the Attorney General's Office, demanding Rp 1 billion (US$149,250) each for nonmaterial losses after being banned from covering stories at the office.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
IBRA asked to involve more local securities firms
IBRA asked to involve more local securities firms JAKARTA (JP): Local securities firms demanded on Thursday the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to involve more local securities firms in the sales of corporate assets under its control.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Strike will not affect production: Mayora
Strike will not affect production: Mayora JAKARTA (JP): A recent workers strike at publicly listed candy and cookie producer PT Mayora Indah will not have a major impact on this year's production target, company chief commissioner Jogi Hendra Atmadja said here on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Opposition mounts over state security bill
Opposition mounts over state security bill JAKARTA (JP): The Independent Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) joined other observers on Thursday in denouncing the newly submitted bill on state security, which it said would kill democracy in the country.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
PDI-P finally reveals plan for collective government
PDI-P finally reveals plan for collective government JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) deputy chairman Dimyati Hartono broke his party's long silence on Thursday by announcing it intended to form a collective government.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Tollroad accident kills six, injures 23
Tollroad accident kills six, injures 23 TANGERANG (JP): Six people died and 23 others were seriously injured in a traffic accident on Thursday morning involving a Mitsubishi Colt minibus and a container truck at the Jakarta- Merak toll road near Balaraja area here.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
ARP wins ISO certificate
ARP wins ISO certificate JAKARTA (JP): PT Asuransi Raksa Pratikara (ARP) claims it is ready to face the global competition to be unleashed with implementation of free trade agreements in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region in the next millennium.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
More child prostitutes take to Surabaya's major streets
More child prostitutes take to Surabaya's major streets JAKARTA (JP): Experts are concerned by the increasing number of child prostitutes to be found on almost all major streets of Surabaya, the country's second largest city.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
PLN's plan to buy out Tanjung Jati B confirmed
PLN's plan to buy out Tanjung Jati B confirmed JAKARTA (JP): A senior minister said on Thursday that state- owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) was considering buying out the coal-fired Tanjung Jati B power plant to cut potential future losses.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Government to hire consultants to resturcture state firms
Government to hire consultants to resturcture state firms JAKARTA (JP): The government will hire six foreign consulting firms to help consolidate the country's 159 state companies into 10 holding companies.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Golkar sets up team for Habibie
Golkar sets up team for Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar Party has established a team of strategists, headed by party chairman Akbar Tandjung, to boost President B.J. Habibie's chances at the next presidential election.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Asian monies fall due to outflow
Asian monies fall due to outflow HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currencies slipped further against the U.S. dollar during local trading hours Thursday, as foreign investors accelerated the withdrawal of funds from the region.The won was hit hard, as asset repatriation drove the U.S.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 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 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Six top Indonesian guitarists perform on Sunday
Six top Indonesian guitarists perform on Sunday JAKARTA (JP): Six of Indonesia's best known guitarists are set to entertain fans at Tanah Airku Theater, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Training local legislators a must
Training local legislators a mustBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Many political analysts believe that as the process of democratization continues to evolve, the country's politics will shift from a strong executive to a dominant legislative.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
The high cost of inefficiency
The high cost of inefficiency Clean water supply companies (PDAM) all across Indonesia are planning to raise their consumer subscription rates as of August 1. The plan is contained in a circular letter issued by the home affairs ministry's director general of general administrative affairs and...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Students to protest if status quo persists
Students to protest if status quo persists JAKARTA (JP): A wave of student rallies will overrun the capital and major cities across the country if the status quo force is restored to power, researchers said on Thursday.Muridan S.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Squash coach unhappy with Malaysian practice partner
Squash coach unhappy with Malaysian practice partner JAKARTA (JP): National squash coach Bambang Gatot Subroto has expressed disappointment about the Malaysian sparring partner appointed to assist the men's team during its preparation for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Peace agreement in East Timor
Peace agreement in East Timor The peace agreement concluded by the two contending parties in East Timor, i.e. the proindependence group represented by National Resistance Council for an Independent East Timor (CNRT) president Xanana Gusmao and Forum for the Unity of Democracy and Justice chairman...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
President to decide if KPU rejects poll results
President to decide if KPU rejects poll results JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) agreed on Thursday to let President B.J. Habibie have the final say if two- thirds of the commission members decline to ratify the June 7 election results.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Manila secures U.S. sailors
Manila secures U.S. sailors MANILA (DPA): Extra police have been placed on duty in the Philippine capital to protect visiting U.S. sailors following threats from communist rebels, a U.S. Embassy official said on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Rp 22b allocated for civil projects
Rp 22b allocated for civil projects JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Public Works has earmarked Rp 22 billion (US$3.4 million) for the construction of public facilities in various settlements in this province. The funds come from both the state budget and foreign loans.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
ASEAN ministers told to act quickly on any crisis signs
ASEAN ministers told to act quickly on any crisis signs SINGAPORE (AFP): ASEAN finance ministers will have to act swiftly on feedback received from the group's surveillance system devised to prevent a repetition of the regional financial crisis, a top official said Thursday.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Residents demand their land back
Residents demand their land back JAKARTA (JP): About 100 residents of Tanjung Priok in North Jakarta and Kedoya Utara in West Jakarta rallied in front of City Hall on Thursday afternoon to demand adequate land compensation from the administration.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
24 toll road projects, worth Rp 13t, canceled
24 toll road projects, worth Rp 13t, canceled JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Public Works has canceled 24 toll road projects with investments valued over Rp 13 trillion (US$2 billion) on the grounds that they were tainted with corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Japan's trade glut with Asia climbs
Japan's trade glut with Asia climbs TOKYO (AFP): Japan's trade surplus with the rest of the Asia rose for the first time in five months in June as Thailand, Malaysia and other nations absorbed more Japanese exports, the finance ministry said Thursday.Japan's surplus with the region rose 6.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Botwick leads GM's Thai unit
Botwick leads GM's Thai unit BANGKOK (Dow Jones): General Motors (Thailand) Ltd. (GM) said Thursday it has appointed William Botwick as its new president, with the main responsibility of overseeing the completion of the company's first local assembly plant.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Probe into Soeharto's wealth halted
Probe into Soeharto's wealth halted JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General Office said on Thursday it would halt investigations into alleged corruptions of ailing former president Soeharto until he completely recovered, and would even abort the inquiry if he died.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Ciganjur alumni to meet Habibie
Ciganjur alumni to meet Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The planned Ciganjur II meeting is scheduled to take place this Saturday at the residence of President B.J. Habibie rather than in Yogyakarta as initially announced, sources told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
UN praises Indonesia for East Timor efforts
UN praises Indonesia for East Timor efforts JAKARTA (JP): United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Kofi Annan has praised Indonesia for its serious efforts to ensure a more peaceful atmosphere in the first days of voter registration in East Timor.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
House passes draft law on city changes
House passes draft law on city changes JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved on Thursday a draft law on Jakarta which would lead to several basic changes in the organization of the city administration.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Sumitro says government's projections too optimistic
Sumitro says government's projections too optimistic JAKARTA (JP): Renowned economist Sumitro Djojohadikusumo said on Thursday the government's latest inflation prediction of 10 percent for the 1999/2000 fiscal year ending in March was too optimistic.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Associations oppose parking draft bylaw
Associations oppose parking draft bylaw JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople grouped in several associations have vowed to bring the city administration and council to court, following Wednesday's enactment of a draft bylaw on parking affairs, an association executive said.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Government spurns talks with Aceh separatist group
Government spurns talks with Aceh separatist group JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice/State Secretary Muladi ruled out on Thursday the possibility of holding a dialog with the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), saying it was not a legal organization.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Bapindo asked to delay merger
Bapindo asked to delay merger JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court ruled on Thursday state Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) delay plans to merge with state Bank Mandiri pending a firm legal decision on a dispute with private-owned Bank IFI, or until its obligation to the bank was...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Asian Internet users expected to climb to 64 million by 2003
Asian Internet users expected to climb to 64 million by 2003 SEOUL (AFP): The number of Asian Internet users is expected to soar by 40 percent a year to hit 64 million in 2003, generating billions of dollars in e-commerce and advertising revenue, research seen Thursday showed.U.S.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Fishermen damage marine park
Fishermen damage marine park TERNATE, Maluku: The Tagalaya National Marine Park in northern Maluku is in danger due to the continual use of explosives and potassium, a local official said as quoted by Antara.Damage was reported around Tagalaya and Kakara islands in Tobelo subdistrict.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sketch Exhibition: Hitam Putih Jakarta, at Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until July 29. * Photo Exhibition: by Anne-Marie Grobet and Charles Weber, at Gran Melia Jakarta, Jl.H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
ASEAN ministers upbeat on future of the grouping
ASEAN ministers upbeat on future of the groupingBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat SINGAPORE (JP): On the eve of their annual two-day meeting, ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remained buoyant on Thursday of the grouping's future, despite seemingly different perceptions on...
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Anwar files report on alleged cover-up
Anwar files report on alleged cover-up KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim has lodged a police report about an alleged cover-up during the collapse of a national steel company that was later privatized, his wife said on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Jul 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on July 22, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,720.00 6,770.00 6,720.00 6,800.00Australian dollar 1 4,341.25 4,410.75 4,316.00 4,485.00Austrian schilling 1 510.45 519.00 - -Belgian franc 1 174.