Archive: 12 August 1999
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Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Children exposed to puppet show in Wayang Week
Children exposed to puppet show in Wayang WeekBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Still clad in their uniforms, a number of elementary school students attentively watched the stage as a puppeteer told an entertaining story about the adventures of Si Kancil (Deer Mouse).
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Muslim parties protest PPI over vote sharing
Muslim parties protest PPI over vote sharing JAKARTA (JP): The National Elections Committee (PPI) again postponed the allocation of seats from the June 7 poll due to a row over a vote-sharing deal involving eight Muslim-based parties.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Cancer diagnoses increase in RI
Cancer diagnoses increase in RI KUTA, Bali: Poverty and an unawareness of the need for early detection are the two main obstacles to the government's campaign against cancer, an expert said recently at an international conference of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Vendors called up for civil defense task force
Vendors called up for civil defense task force JAKARTA (JP): Due to limited personnel, the Central Jakarta Mayoralty has recruited vendors from Tanah Abang market and neighborhood residents to help regulate traffic and keep peace and order in the business vicinity.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
PLN renews calls on Paiton to lower power prices
PLN renews calls on Paiton to lower power prices JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN renewed calls on developers of the Paiton power plants in East Java on Wednesday to lower prices of their power supplies, accusing them of mark-up practices.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Taufan unsure of future despite sport victories
Taufan unsure of future despite sport victories BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Vigor and confidence help Indonesian karateka Arif Taufan Syamsuddin excel in sports, but the bank clerk remains doubtful over his future when it comes to his job career.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Tommy shifts blame to Goro executive
Tommy shifts blame to Goro executive JAKARTA (JP): Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, former president commissioner of wholesale company PT Goro Batara Sakti, claimed on Wednesday that he held no responsibility in the controversial land exchange deal between the firm and the State Logistics Agency...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Malaysia nears Thailand in quest for gold
Malaysia nears Thailand in quest for goldBy Primastuti Handayani and Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Thailand moved back on top of the medal tally with a seven-gold haul from its track and field team on the fourth day of competition at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Measures mulled for after Aug. 30
Measures mulled for after Aug. 30 JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas met with visiting United Nations (UN) special envoy Jamsheed Marker on Wednesday to discuss the period after the direct ballot in East Timor, which UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan described as delicate.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Regulations on household help
Regulations on household help The media frequently reports on household help who have had saddening experiences in their employment both abroad and at home. Such experiences have included maltreatment, rape and murder by their employers, unpaid salaries, low wages, long working hours, no insurance,...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Aussie govt opens scholarship scheme
Aussie govt opens scholarship scheme JAKARTA: The Minister of the Australian Embassy, Leslie Rowe, launched the Australian Government Scholarship program at a function at the Australian Ambassador's residence in Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Telkom asked to heed new transmission ruling
Telkom asked to heed new transmission ruling JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Wednesday that PT Telkom no longer held the right to require cellular operators to use its transmission networks for domestic long distance (SLJJ) service.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Jazz artist George Benson to perform at Jakarta hotel
Jazz artist George Benson to perform at Jakarta hotel JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers craving a performance from a world- class artist can rejoice, for on Thursday evening they have the opportunity to see veteran jazz musician George Benson.That is if they have managed to secure tickets.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Qantas offers free tickets
Qantas offers free tickets JAKARTA (JP): Australian airline Qantas Airways is giving Indonesians a chance to win tickets from Jakarta to Sydney just by watching its award-winning television commercial, "I Still Call Australia Home", on RCTI and Indosiar private television stations.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Three more people killed as Ambon violence continues
Three more people killed as Ambon violence continues JAKARTA (JP): At least three more people were killed and 10 injured as clashes between Muslims and Christians in the riot- torn Maluku capital of Ambon entered their third day on Wednesday, witnesses and a police spokesman said.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Pole-vault champion Nunung aims to soar to new heights
Pole-vault champion Nunung aims to soar to new heights BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia's Nunung Jayadi may be the new record holder for the pole vault in the Southeast Asian Games, but he came up short of earning a place in the 2002 Asian Games.He will have to clear 5.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Our traditional arts
Our traditional arts Traditional arts face the challenge of globalization. That topic -- one of several discussed at a seminar organized to coincide with the seventh wayang festival in Jakarta -- is a subject worth pondering.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Rupiah falls over 5% in panic selling
Rupiah falls over 5% in panic selling JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah plunged over 5 percent to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as panic selling sent the Indonesian currency to a two-month low.Foreign currency dealers said the rupiah closed at its two- month low of Rp 7,770 to the American greenback from the...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Ericsson opens new outlet
Ericsson opens new outlet JAKARTA (JP): Ericsson Indonesia opened on Wednesday a Ericsson Authorized Sales and Service Center at the electronic and handset trade center at ITC Roxy Mas.Ericsson Indonesia director Susanto Sosilo said the opening of the outlet was expected to encourage customers to...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
IKIP Ujungpandang now university
IKIP Ujungpandang now university UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Teachers Training College of Ujungpandang has been upgraded into a state university and is now called Makassar University, an official said on Monday.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Dollar falls against euro, up against Asian monies
Dollar falls against euro, up against Asian monies SINGAPORE (AFP): The US dollar was lower against the euro and higher against the yen and Asian currencies here on Wednesday, soaring against the Indonesian rupiah in particular, dealers said.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
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.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Politicians face statesmanship litmus test
Politicians face statesmanship litmus test With the elections behind us, the jockeying for the presidential election is on. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono looks at the issue. JAKARTA (JP): President B.J.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Richard good as gold in 50m freestyle
Richard good as gold in 50m freestyleBy Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Veteran Richard Sam Bera remained Indonesia's hero in the pool on Wednesday by winning the 50 meters freestyle at Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Darwin improves customs service
Darwin improves customs service JAKARTA (JP): A preclearance facility for air and sea exports from Darwin, Australia, to eastern Indonesian was launched on Wednesday at the Frances Day shipyard in Darwin.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
IKAPI to hold expo, essay competition
IKAPI to hold expo, essay competition JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) will highlight its Sept. 11 to Sept. 19 book exhibitiom with an essay competition for young people with the theme "Cultural Diversity in Indonesia".
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
DPR members to be installed on Oct. 1
DPR members to be installed on Oct. 1 JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie and the leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Wednesday that new members of the House and Indonesia's highest law-making body the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) would be installed on Oct.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Food festival at Gran Mahakam
Food festival at Gran Mahakam JAKARTA (JP): Hotel Gran Mahakam in South Jakarta will launch an Indonesian food festival, fashion show and painting exhibition to commemorate Indonesia's Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 11, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,540.00 7,700.00 7,540.00 7,730.00Australian dollar 1 4,905.25 5,048.95 4,880.00 5,071.00Austrian schilling 1 583.93 601.10 - -Belgian franc 1 199.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Open debate on Bank Bali
Open debate on Bank BaliFrom Media IndonesiaThe management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) received its mandate from the people. Its role is to manage the state's assets acquired from problem-embroiled banks, including banks whose operations have been suspended and banks taken...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Ansett to open new service
Ansett to open new service JAKARTA (JP): Ansett Australia has plans to link Denpasar and Broome, North West Australia, every Wednesday with 70-seat BAe 146-200 jet planes operated by Singapore Airlines under the global Star Alliance Network starting on March 29.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Indonesia stumbles in SEA Games tae kwon do
Indonesia stumbles in SEA Games tae kwon do BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia had a letdown in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games tae kwon do event when no gold medals went into its coffers at the conclusion of the program on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Bali turtles face extinction
Bali turtles face extinction DENPASAR, Bali: A Hindu priest warned against unbridled hunting of turtles under the pretext of religious ceremonies. He said groups have been manipulating the rituals to poach the animal in large numbers.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Indonesia in transition: Some parting thoughts
Indonesia in transition: Some parting thoughtsBy J. Stapleton Roy This is the first of a two-part presentation by the outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia at the Indonesian Council on World Affairs (ICWA) in Jakarta on Wednesday. The second installment will appear on Friday.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Nunung's gold shines in dim Indonesia's athletics showing
Nunung's gold shines in dim Indonesia's athletics showingBy Primastuti Handayani BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Pole-vaulter Nunung Jayadi's record- breaking performance on Wednesday delivered Indonesia from its nightmarish showing in the Southeast Asian Games track and field competition.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
First Pacific approves Indofood acquisition
First Pacific approves Indofood acquisition HONG KONG (AFP): Shareholders in Hong Kong's First Pacific Co. Ltd. on Wednesday approved the acquisition of 40 percent of Indonesian food maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk for US$621 million.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Outgoing councilors ready for return to everyday life
Outgoing councilors ready for return to everyday life JAKARTA (JP): As construction workers spruce up offices for newly elected members of the City Council, outgoing councilors are packing their belongings and preparing themselves for the return to civilian life.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Indonesia, neighbors to discuss forest fire problem
Indonesia, neighbors to discuss forest fire problem JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Wednesday Indonesia would soon hold a bilateral meeting with Malaysia and Brunei to discuss the forest fire problem.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Police anesthesia
Police anesthesia We have yet to see any sign in the Bank Bali affair that law enforcement authorities and officials have changed their insensitive attitude, and that they can see this scandal as a shameful crime. Police and prosecutors appear to be merely acting according to prescribed protocol.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Bang Ali backs city on Hilton issue
Bang Ali backs city on Hilton issue JAKARTA (JP): Former governor Ali Sadikin insisted on Tuesday that the land occupied by the Jakarta Hilton International in the exclusive Senayan area in South Jakarta belonged to the state.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
BI bent rules to save banks: Report
BI bent rules to save banks: Report JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's criteria for determining which of the country's troubled banks to save and which to shut were bypassed to accommodate allies of President B.J. Habibie, the Far Eastern Economic Review reports in its Aug. 19 issue.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Indonesia's karatekas fill SEA Games target
Indonesia's karatekas fill SEA Games target BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Karateka Novilus Tedius Yoku won the prestigious men's open class on Wednesday to help Indonesia meet its target of seven karate gold medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Plainclothes police shoot alleged side mirror thief
Plainclothes police shoot alleged side mirror thief JAKARTA (JP): A young man was shot dead by Kebayoran Baru plainclothes police late on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught attempting to steal the side mirrors from a car stopped at traffic lights in South Jakarta.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
SEA Games results
SEA Games resultsAthleticsMen20km walk: 1. Narinder Singh Harbans (Mas) 1hr 33min 47.87sec, 2. Teoh Boon Lim (Mas) 1:35:11.79, 3. Sakchai Samutkao (Tha) 1:37:18.055,000m: 1. Ramachandran Murusamy (Mas) 14min 24.80sec, 2. Eduardus Nabunome (Ina) 14:42.82, 3. Eduardo Buenavista (Phi) 14:45.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Medal tally
Medal tally G S B TotalThailand 42 30 37 109Malaysia 40 31 31 102Indonesia 32 30 38 100Singapore 11 14 29 54Vietnam 10 15 24 49Philippines 9 18 34 61Brunei 3 4 22 29Myanmar 2 8 7 17Laos 1 0 3 4Cambodia 0 0 0 0
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Councilor queries surplus budget use
Councilor queries surplus budget use JAKARTA (JP): A senior councilor questioned on Wednesday the use of the Rp 822 billion (US$114.2 million) surplus from the 1998/1999 city budget by city-owned Bank DKI.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Man mobbed to death
Man mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): Residents in Semanan, Kalideres subdistrict, West Jakarta, mobbed a stranger to death on Tuesday after a local pointed out the victim and yelled "thief", a police officer said on Wednesday.Chief of the West Jakarta police precinct Lt. Col.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
WFP offers cheap rice to help urban poor people
WFP offers cheap rice to help urban poor people JAKARTA (JP): The government in cooperation with the World Food Program (WFP) launched on Wednesday a new program to help urban poor people most vulnerable to food shortages by selling them rice at 40 percent of the market price.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Economic ministers urged to resign
Economic ministers urged to resign JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic and financial ministers are under increasing pressure to resign for their implication in the high profile US$70 million Bank Bali scandal.Popular opposition leader Amien Rais urged on Wednesday President B.J.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Golkar likely to support Amien's alliance
Golkar likely to support Amien's alliance JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais reiterated on Wednesday his support of Abdurrahman Wahid as the presidential candidate of the alliance of Muslim-based parties, the so-called "axis force", which looked set to win the support of the ruling Golkar Party as well.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Housewife says pot was for cooking
Housewife says pot was for cooking TANGERANG (JP): A housewife was arrested for growing 10 marijuana plants in four pots in her yard at Binong housing complex in Curug district here on Wednesday, police said.The well-tended plants, which were about 1.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 11, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 -25 2,500 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 -25 70,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Major Asian stock markets close sharply lower, Tokyo up
Major Asian stock markets close sharply lower, Tokyo up HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stock markets ended sharply lower Wednesday, although shares in Tokyo, the region's largest exchange, edged up slightly.Japan's benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained a scant 9.07 points, or 0.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Bank Bali's rating affirmed
Bank Bali's rating affirmed JAKARTA (JP): Rating agency Standard & Poor's affirmed on Wednesday the CCC public information rating on Bank Bali following the announcement by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) that the bank would be recapitalized in the last quarter of the year.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Forex reserves up to US$16.21 billion
Forex reserves up to US$16.21 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves increased slightly, by US$99.7 million to $16.21 billion, in the week ending on Aug. 6, from $16.11 billion the previous week.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: by Michel Semeniako (French), at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 31.Seminar * Works of French artist Michel Semeniako, at Petra Christian University, Jl.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Muslims want autonomy, Islamic law for Aceh
Muslims want autonomy, Islamic law for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Muslim activists held two separate rallies here on Wednesday demanding autonomy and Islamic law for Aceh, and the withdrawal of troops from the restive province.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Bounce out of rubber exports
Bounce out of rubber exports JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rubber Producers Association (Gapkindo) is predicting minor growth in exports this year to 1.65 million tons from to 1.64 million in 1998, Antara reported.Gapkindo chairman A.F.S.