Archive: 11 August 1999
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Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug.10, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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IBRA urged to seek foreign auditors for Bank Bali scandal
IBRA urged to seek foreign auditors for Bank Bali scandal JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the International Review Committee (IRC) Mar'ie Muhammad urged the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on Tuesday to appoint an international auditor to validate its internal audit result on the alleged Bank Bali scandal.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Medal tally
Medal tally G S B Total Thailand 28 22 26 76 Malaysia 26 20 19 65 Indonesia 19 20 23 62 Singapore 9 10 14 33 Philippines 7 12 23 42 Vietnam 5 9 19 33 Brunei 2 3 15 20 Myanmar 2 3 2 7 Laos 1 0 1 2 Cambodia 0 0 0 0
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
New clues on poultry shop heist
New clues on poultry shop heist JAKARTA (JP): A group of six men allegedly held-up a poultry shop on Jl. Raya Bogor in East Jakarta on Monday, fleeing with Rp 3 million (US$4,285), an officer said on Tuesday. East Jakarta Police chief Lt. Col. Tjiptono said the identity of the alleged criminals and their possible hideouts were known to police. "The robbers were often seen fooling around in the neighborhood. "The shop's employees were able to recognize the robbers as they did not wear any masks.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
The People's Money
The People's Money There is nothing more obscene than people stealing large sums of money from people who are in dire poverty. This is what the story of the Rp 546 billion heist at Bank Bali essentially boils down to. Even if all the country's top young models appear naked on the front pages of local newspapers tomorrow, they couldn't top the latest bank scandal to have hit this country. It is too obscene.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
AusAID helps public sector institutions
AusAID helps public sector institutions JAKARTA (JP): The Australian government's development assistance agency, AusAID, officially launched on Tuesday a A$5.5 million technical assistance package for Indonesia to help improve the country's public sector institutions.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
KPU and PPI toss out more election obstacles
KPU and PPI toss out more election obstacles JAKARTA (JP): Two bodies entrusted with the task of organizing the June 7 polls created further glitches on Tuesday for the nation wanting to see the end of the long-drawn political process. The National Election Committee (PPI) broke its promise to finish allocating legislative seats because of disagreements on members, while the General Elections Commission (KPU) issued a statement branding the poll as unfair and not free.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Biggest statue for independence day
Biggest statue for independence day SURABAYA: The Westin Surabaya hotel has built a monument of national emblem Garuda Pancasila that is the biggest recorded in the Indonesian Museum of Record (MURI). Measuring eight meters tall and 16 meters wide, the 800- kilogram Garuda statue -- made of coconut fiber, wire and light wood -- was put together by a team of eight people. The hotel said in a release the project was meant to greet the 54th anniversary of Indonesian independence, which fall on Aug.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Health fund crunch brews moral dilemma
Health fund crunch brews moral dilemma JAKARTA (JP): Fund shortages will lead to a moral dilemma for health administrators of choosing between earmarking assistance for malnourished babies or providing contraceptives to prevent a baby boom, a health official said on Tuesday. Soewarta Kosen of the research division of the Ministry of Health said that malnutrition problems could not be handled in "a few months" but required continuous involvement.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government rules out dialog with GAM separatists
Government rules out dialog with GAM separatists JAKARTA (JP): The government rules out opening a dialog with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) because it has never recognized the separatist group, Minister of Justice/State Secretary Muladi said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Song 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Student's Quiz 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Sea Games Live Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:10 Dances 9:00 World News 9:30 Sea Games Journal 10:30 Talk Show 11:30 TV Series: Labyrinth 12:25 a.m. Late News Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Haze from forest fires covers skies over Brunei
Haze from forest fires covers skies over Brunei JAKARTA (JP): Haze from Indonesian and Malaysian forest fires had wafted across the borders to blanket the skies over Brunei, Brunei's weather service said on Tuesday. The civil aviation department's meteorological service said in a statement that haze was reported over the country over the last two weeks and would likely continue for an uncertain period.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gains two more golds in track and field
Indonesia gains two more golds in track and field BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Thailand and Malaysia continued their rivalry for track and field supremacy at the 20th Southeast Asian Games here on Tuesday, bagging four gold medals each on a day which saw only one meet record tumble. Indonesia is virtually a spectator to the two-team tussle despite the gold medals of Supriati Sutono in the women's 1,500 meters and Games newcomer Ponsianus Kahol in the men's javelin.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
BII forced to shake up management
BII forced to shake up management JAKARTA (JP): Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), one of the country's largest private banks, is reshuffling its boards of directors and commissioners amid rumors they do not meet the "fit and proper" criteria of the central bank. "We wish to clarify that changes in the boards of directors and commissioners are being proposed to the central bank," the publicly listed bank said in a media statement on Tuesday. The bank did not provide further details.
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Indonesia nets badminton team titles at Games
Indonesia nets badminton team titles at Games By Primastuti Handayani BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia beat old nemesis Malaysia 3-0 in the Southeast Asian Games men's badminton team final on Tuesday in a tie which closely resembled their long-standing Thomas Cup rivalry. The gold completed Indonesia's double of team titles after the national women's squad trounced Thailand by the same score earlier in the day to keep intact its two-decade-long supremacy.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
If I became president
If I became president If reading this heading, you cannot suppress a cynical laugh then you are free to do so, because I myself am laughing at my own pretensions. I confess that I am no match for people like Megawati, Habibie, Amien Rais and other politicians, who are aiming for this position. I am writing this to give all of you material for thought and comparison. Most people are criticizing the New Order, as if there was nothing good during this era.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Palace pen thief to serve 10 months in jail: Court
Palace pen thief to serve 10 months in jail: Court JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday sentenced Mulyadi bin Umar Jaya, a cleaner at Merdeka Palace, to 10 months in jail for stealing 11 of President B.J. Habibie's pens. The sentence was four months shorter than the 14-month jail term demanded by the prosecutors. Presiding Judge Purwanto told the hearing that the defendant had taken another person's belongings without his approval.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Spending on consumer products soars: Survey
Spending on consumer products soars: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Increased spending on consumer products drove up the domestic retail sales index 8 percent during May and June, a survey by research company ACNielsen Indonesia found. ACNielsen's managing director Farquhar Stirling said on Tuesday the research showed stronger retail sales of food products than nonfood products during the period. "The sales volume for packaged food products on the index rose 11 percent in May and June.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Thailand remains on top in SEA Games
Thailand remains on top in SEA Games BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AP): A reformed runner from Thailand and an Indonesian distance specialist each won their second gold medals of the Southeast Asian Games Tuesday, while ornamented boats carried Myanmar to its first two triumphs. Singapore swimmer Joscelin Yeo, who surprised some people by losing a race Monday, rolled on to her fourth gold medal and fourth games record. In the overall medals race, Thailand stayed barely ahead.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Thailand launch stimulus package
Thailand launch stimulus package BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand launched three multi-million dollar investment promotion funds and a raft of import tax cuts on Tuesday as part of the latest stimulus package aimed at kick- starting its comatose economy. The package, which also contains measures to heal the property sector, was welcomed by analysts who said it appeared to signal a change in tack from boosting demand to a longer-term focus on the supply side.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Suspected bomber met gang leader: Maid
Suspected bomber met gang leader: Maid JAKARTA (JP): A witness in the case of the January bombing of the Ramayana Department Store on Jl. Sabang in Central Jakarta testified on Tuesday that defendant Rosalina Handayani twice met with suspected gang leader Amir Hamzah before the bombing on Jan. 3. Narti binti Salim, Rosalina's maid, said through a written statement during a hearing at the Central Jakarta District Court the defendant met Amir on Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Therapy taps vibrating energy in flowers
Therapy taps vibrating energy in flowers By Tom Suhalim JAKARTA (JP): Suffering from stress and migraines, feeling emotionally and mentally fatigued, beset by nagging illnesses and other health problems, maybe it is time for you to consider vibrational flower energy therapy. In the 1930s a British doctor named Edward Bach discovered a relation between someone's health and flowers. At the time aromatherapy was already quite popular in England, but Dr.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
RP advertising spending jumps
RP advertising spending jumps MANILA (Dow Jones): Advertisers spent 8% more in the Philippines during the first quarter of this year from the year- earlier period, according to market researcher ACNielsen Media International. Intense competition between cellular phone companies and makers of soap and food pushed spending to $339 million from the first quarter of 1998. The Philippines was the only Southeast Asian country where advertising spending grew last year.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's politics enters new ball game
Indonesia's politics enters new ball game By Gerry van Klinken SYDNEY (JP): It still is not clear what kind of government will emerge from the elections whose results were declared last week. Some powerful Jakarta elites, unhappy with the people's choice, may manage to form a government that ignores the elections. Even so, the results give a rare snapshot of the political map at the grassroots.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Water shortage affects thousands
Water shortage affects thousands GROBOGAN, Central Java: Thousands of residents living in 66 villages of 15 districts in Grobogan regency have been suffering a shortage of clean water since the onset of the dry season in early July. "All wells and springs with clean water are dry," Grobogan welfare affairs official Komang Sudiarta said on Tuesday. Residents have been using muddy water from small wells along the river, he said.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices hold in Asia after hitting new highs
Oil prices hold in Asia after hitting new highs SINGAPORE (Reuters): Crude oil prices in Asia were holding most of the overnight gains on Tuesday after hitting new highs in London and New York markets. Traders said oil market sentiment was firm following the latest indication that OPEC was keeping a tight rein on crude production and that further out world oil demand was set to accelerate sharply. The September U.S.
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A test for Habibie
A test for Habibie On the first anniversary of the current Habibie administration last May, discussions were held to rate the performance of the President's Reform Cabinet. In the areas of politics and freedom Habibie scored pretty well. His lowest score was in eradicating corruption, collusion and nepotism -- a task that was specifically entrusted to him by the People's Consultative Assembly.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bishop Belo urges Megawati to respect ballot outcome
Bishop Belo urges Megawati to respect ballot outcome DILI, East Timor (JP): On the second and final day of Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to East Timor, Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo urged the front-runner in the presidential race to respect the result of the direct ballot in East Timor. "This is the wish of the people," he said after meeting Megawati and her entourage at his residence on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Thailand triumph in tennis events
Indonesia and Thailand triumph in tennis events BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia and Thailand shared the laurels in the tennis team event at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Tuesday. Romana Tedjakusuma, making her comeback to the biennial event after six years, was the toast of the Indonesian women's team when she won her singles match and then anchored the team to a 2- 1 victory over the Philippines in the see-saw deciding doubles match.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Islamic political parties want to put Gus Dur to the test
Islamic political parties want to put Gus Dur to the test SEMARANG (JP): The United Development Party (PPP), one of the eight Muslim-based parties allied in the "axis force", said on Tuesday the group would have to "test" Abdurrahman Wahid over his expressed willingness to be its presidential candidate. PPP deputy chairman Karmani said here the faction had not named its candidate yet.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
At least 15 killed in Ambon clash
At least 15 killed in Ambon clash JAKARTA (JP): Tension gripped the Maluku capital of Ambon on Tuesday as renewed violence erupted between Muslims and Christians, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 100 others, according to police and hospital sources. Maluku Police spokesman Maj. Jekriel Philip, citing reports from three local hospitals -- Haulusi General Hospital, Al-Fatah Hospital and Protestant Maluku Church Hospital -- said that as of 5 p.m.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Police, military dumb over arrest of officer's son
Police, military dumb over arrest of officer's son JAKARTA (JP): Police and military officers remained tight- lipped on Tuesday over the arrest of a suspected active member of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus), who was also a son of a top- rank military officer, for drug possession. City police chief Maj. Gen.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stop forest concessionaires
Stop forest concessionaires From Neraca The Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) has estimated that forest fires in Indonesia will reoccur toward the third millennium and that these will be worse than the major fires of two years ago. The possibility of fresh outbreaks may be reduced if the government stops forest conversion efforts undertaken by forest concessionaires. From information obtained by NOOA satellite imaging on Aug.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Chief police Noegroho tells hoteliers to 'say no to crime'
Chief police Noegroho tells hoteliers to 'say no to crime' JAKARTA (JP): City Police are determined to take firm action against nightspot owners and hoteliers who let their premises be used for crime-related activities, chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman said on Tuesday. He told some 500 owners of the city's nightspots and hotels that the police would only tolerate one violation. "We'll issue a warning once we detect any crime-related activities on your premises.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah hit eight-week low as traders unwind position
Rupiah hit eight-week low as traders unwind position HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The rupiah was pushed to its lowest level in nearly eight weeks Tuesday, as foreign exchange traders continued to unwind cross-currency yield plays. The move came as the latest in a series of unwindings, which over the last week has driven the Philippine peso to a five-month low, the baht to a three-month low and the Singapore dollar to a seven-month high.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Money needed for parkland
Money needed for parkland JAMBI, Jambi: The administration in Kerinci, 420 kilometers from here, has asked the international community and the World Bank to help it pay compensation to those people inhabiting land in the Kerinci Seblat National Park who are willing to relocate. "Kerinci residents are willing to hand over 51 percent of their 4,200 square kilometers of land for the national park," according to district head Fauzi Si'in.
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BEI to cooperate with 15 foreign banks
BEI to cooperate with 15 foreign banks JAKARTA (JP): The newly established Bank Ekspor Indonesia (BEI) will cooperate with 15 foreign banks in financing the imports of export-oriented Indonesian companies, a central bank official said here on Tuesday. The head of the Bank Indonesia Task Force on the Restructuring of Credit, Mukhlis Rasyid, said the foreign banks would include Standard Chartered Bank, Deutsch Bank and Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
UNAMET must not take sides
UNAMET must not take sides I support Mr. Florence Dos Santos' letter concerning the role of United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 5, 1999. UNAMET's role in this month's referendum is very strategic in nature. As a mission of the world body, UNAMET must exercise its mission with full responsibility without the slightest bias for or against either sides (proindependence or prointegration).
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Brunei takes cautious steps to welcome outside world
Brunei takes cautious steps to welcome outside world By Dean Visser BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (AP): Brunei may be the closest thing to a fairy-tale kingdom left in today's world. But recent economic shocks are nudging this rich, sleepy sultanate toward a new reality. Asia's financial crisis, and a renegade prince who gutted the tiny country's largest company last year, have shaken a deep faith in Brunei's massive oil economy and its revered royal family.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Endorsable ticketing system questioned
Endorsable ticketing system questioned JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Travel Agencies Association (Asita) has urged the government and the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) to safeguard the implementation of the endorsable ticketing system for domestic flights amid the price war currently raging among domestic airlines.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
'Confucianism must be recognized'
'Confucianism must be recognized' SEMARANG: A Muslim activist called on the government to recognize Confucianism as an official religion, adding it to Islam, Catholicism, Protestantism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Noor Achmad, chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Youth Coordinating Board in Central Java, blamed politics prejudiced against Chinese Indonesians for the fact that for years, Confucianism was considered merely a sect.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
'Bang' Ali needs not to pay tax: Sutiyoso
'Bang' Ali needs not to pay tax: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso clarified on Tuesday that former governor Ali Sadikin, as the city's honorary resident, was exempt from paying property tax, vehicle tax and water fees. Angered by reports over his tax arrears, the former governor, popularly known as Bang (brother) Ali, visited City Hall on Tuesday to show documents which stated his special status. After meeting with Ali, Sutiyoso told reporters, "Bang Ali is the city's honorary resident.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 10 , 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 500 0 30,000 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 -25 35,000 Alumindo Light Metal 925 0 7,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 34,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,500 -75 14,393,500 Anwar Sierad 250 25 96,000 APAC Centertex Corp.
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Albert, diver Shenny take the honors in the pool
Albert, diver Shenny take the honors in the pool BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia enjoyed its biggest medal haul in the Southeast Asian Games pool on Tuesday, winning two golds from its swimmers and another from its diver. Thailand and Malaysia also earned two gold medals each in swimming while Singapore bagged one.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair 1999 poorly promoted: Foreigners
Jakarta Fair 1999 poorly promoted: Foreigners JAKARTA (JP): Despite being a great trade event, a lack of promotion by the organizers of the 1999 Jakarta Fair has left many foreigners unaware of the fair's existence, a few foreign visitors disclosed on Tuesday. "Jakarta Fair is a great event. Too bad that the promotion of the event is so poor," Ahmed Ali Almualla, a trade official of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), told The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam issues penalty decree
Bapepam issues penalty decree JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has issued a decree requiring that listed companies, stock exchange operators and their supporting institutions pay a fine if they fail to submit regular reports to the agency. Bapepam secretary Pande Putu Raka said in a statement on Tuesday that the decree, signed by agency chairman Yusuf Anwar on Aug. 5, aimed to promote transparency and "good corporate governance".
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
JSX suspends Squibb trading
JSX suspends Squibb trading JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Tuesday temporarily suspended the trading of PT Squibb Indonesia stocks. The JSX said the suspension order was issued following the failure of Squibb executives to attend a hearing with the exchange's management. Squibb management was invited on July 30 and Aug. 9 to explain their plans to improve the company's performance, but none of the company's executives showed up at the two scheduled meetings.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Taufan wins Indonesia's first gold in kumite
Taufan wins Indonesia's first gold in kumite BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Arif Taufan Syamsuddin restored Indonesia's pride in the karate competition at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Tuesday with a gold medal in the men's below-60-kilogram division. The Asian Games champion outpointed home crowd favorite Mohammad Fadilah Sanif 5-3 for his team's lone gold on the penultimate day of the karate event, in which Indonesia also earned a silver and two bronzes.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Importers opposed to new sugar import rule
Importers opposed to new sugar import rule JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Importers Association (GINSI) is objecting to the new sugar import rule which grants Java-based producers a monopoly on imports of the commodity. "We will complain to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and demand the importers' right to import sugar be restored," GINSI chairman Amirudin Saud was quoted by Business Indonesia as saying on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Villagers flee from soldiers
Villagers flee from soldiers PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Palembayan villagers fled from their homes following terror and intimidation allegedly committed by members of the Indonesian Military. Local police chief Col. Dasrul Lamsuddin said on Tuesday that he had deployed police officers to keep surveillance on Palembayan village. "We hope the villagers would return to their homes. We guarantee their security," he said. Lamsuddin said Second Lt.