Archive: 21 August 1999
57 articles found
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Usmar Ismail screens films by teenagers
Usmar Ismail screens films by teenagers JAKARTA (JP): What happens when you get 44 eager teenagers armed with a video camera? They will make films, of course. Some kids did even better. They participated in the three-week film workshop held at the Usmar Ismail Film Center begun on Aug. 1. Now they have come up with nine short films they can proudly say are their own. These 10-minute films are to be shown publicly at the Film Center this Sunday, Aug. 22, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Armed Falintil commemorates 24th anniversary
Armed Falintil commemorates 24th anniversary By Ridwan Max Sijabat and Lorenco Vicente Martins WAIMURI, Viqueque (JP): Over 20,000 people celebrated the 24th anniversary of East Timor's main armed separatist group, Falintil, in a ceremony here on Friday. The celebration took place at Falintil's headquarters in the middle of a thick forest in the regency, six hours drive from the provincial capital of Dili, and was presided over by the armed group's deputy commander Taur Matanruak.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
A misguided threat
A misguided threat Here is why the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded, according to the chairman of the selection committee: It rewards those who "have peace rooted in their hearts and who work to overcome the evil principle in man".
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Locusts may hit East Kalimantan
Locusts may hit East Kalimantan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Officials have warned of a locust attack on rice fields in the dry season which begins in September and may last until January 2000, Antara reported on Friday. The locust, locally known as Belalang Kembara (Lacusta Migratoria) hit 2,000 hectares of farming area of Sangkulirang and Muara Wahau districts in Kutai regency during the dry season last year, according to Sofyan Alex, head of the provincial farming and horticulture agency.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Tarub appointed DPA deputy chief
Tarub appointed DPA deputy chief JAKARTA: Former chief of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) Lt. Gen. (ret) Tarub was elected the new deputy chief/head of the security and defense commission of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) on Friday, Antara reported. Tarub replaces Lt. Gen. (ret) Suparman Ahmad, who passed away last Friday. Tarub gained 17 of the 33 votes cast in the ballot at the DPA members' meeting, led by DPA chairman A.A. Baramuli.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Japan's aid for East Nusa Tenggara
Japan's aid for East Nusa Tenggara KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Japanese government through the Overseas Economic Cooperative Fund (OECF) has allocated Rp 195 billion for irrigation and clean water projects in East Nusa Tenggara, Antara said on Friday. Head of the irrigation division of the local public works office, A. Hasanudin, said the fund was earmarked for the construction of the Tilong Dam.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Candies seized as children fall ill
Candies seized as children fall ill DENPASAR, Bali: Klungkung Police seized some 22,000 candies suspected to be causing severe food poisoning among children in seven elementary schools. One of the ill children was the son of Klungkung Police chief Lt. Col. Happy Kartika. Kartika said here on Friday that for the past two days officers searched marketplaces and street vendors for the candies produced by a Surabaya-based company, PT Bintang Timur.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Newcrest suspends operation
Newcrest suspends operation MELBOURNE (Dow Jones): Australia's Newcrest Mining Ltd. said Friday that it has temporarily suspended production at the Gosowong gold project in Indonesia because of unrest at villages about 30 kilometers away. "None of this unrest has involved the minesite in any way. As a precaution, production at the mine has been temporarily suspended to enable the Indonesian workforce to return to their homes," it said in a brief statement to the Australian Stock Exchange.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
PPD II won't sign decree
PPD II won't sign decree TANGERANG (JP): Forty-four members of the Tangerang Regional Elections Committee (PPD II) have refused to sign a decree endorsing the appointment of legislators elected in the June polls. The boycott was held reportedly because Tangerang Mayor Mochammad Thamrin had not delivered on an earlier promise of a Rp 5 million "service fee" for each committee member. The PPD II members reportedly received only Rp 1 million each.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Malioboro values vendors: Survey
Malioboro values vendors: Survey YOGYAKARTA: The Indonesian Muslim Students Association (HMI) and activists of the Citra Mandiri Foundation urged the local administration not to evict the ubiquitous street vendors from Jl. Malioboro, the city's most popular avenue. Citing their recently conducted survey, the activists said 93 percent of the residents opposed the administration's plan to relocate the vendors, Momon Khairussalam of HMI said on Thursday. The survey was conducted between Aug.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto pledges to pardon separatist rebels in Aceh
Wiranto pledges to pardon separatist rebels in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto offered on Friday a general amnesty to separatist rebels in Aceh in exchange for an end to their guerrilla war. "We remind the armed disturbance group not to shoot, terrorize the people, damage strategic installations and fly the Free Aceh flag," Wiranto told a meeting with editors in chief of the local media.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
165 babies die hungry this month
165 babies die hungry this month JAKARTA (JP): A total of 165 malnourished babies have died this month due to hunger-related diseases, according to State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin. He revealed that reported cases of malnutrition affecting children across the country had jumped from 786 in April to an estimated 10,000 this month.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rural sociologist dead at 62
Rural sociologist dead at 62 YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sociologist and advocate for the poor Loekman Soetrisno, 62, died of a suspected heart attack on Friday. Known for his research on rural conditions in Java, the professor from Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta collapsed at about 2:30 p.m. at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, said the university's public relations officer, Soewarni. He was taken to the airport's medical center but died later.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Angry mobs attack in Kebumen
Angry mobs attack in Kebumen SEMARANG: An angry crowd of some 1,000 people in Kebumen went on a rampage on Thursday, vandalizing the Sruweng Police station and setting a motorbike on fire because they wanted to get their hands on three detainees they accused of causing unrest. Precinct chief Second Lt. Surono suffered a severe head injury in the rock pelting that ensued after police refused to release the three.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the Flicks Hollywood KC: The Mummy 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Entrapment 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Sri 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Thick As Thieves 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Blast From The Past 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Midnight Show: The Mummy 23:25 Entrapment 24:00 War Lock 3 23:25 Mid Summer Night Dream 24:00 Blast From The Past 23:25 Senayan: The Mummy 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Entrapment 13:45 16:00 18:15 20:30 Blast From The Past 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Sri 13:45 16:00 18:15 20:30 Forces Of...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Global indexes
Global indexes Close Date Net Changes 1 Day 1999 New York (DJIA) 10963.84 8/19 -27.54 -0.25% +19.41% London (FTSE 100) 6157.60 8/20* +39.60 +0.65% +4.67% Tokyo (Nikkei 225) 18098.11 8/20 +218.37 +1.22% +30.75% Hong Kong (Hang Seng) 13566.74 8/20 +163.15 +1.22% +35.01% Singapore (Straits Times) 2087.42 8/20 +17.40 +0.84% +49.88% * At 11:28 GMT Source: Bloomberg
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Hoolywood's 'Afterglow', locally made 'Sri' worth a look
Hoolywood's 'Afterglow', locally made 'Sri' worth a look JAKARTA (JP): What makes a good film? We wish not to answer this age-old question. Rather, we would like to use our very subjective evaluations of the films that are running at the local cinemas to help our readers make that difficult decision at the ticket box.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
YLKI demands government's action on bad pudding
YLKI demands government's action on bad pudding JAKARTA (JP): A senior consumer protection advocate called on the government on Friday to inspect the distribution and sales of some imported chocolate pudding suspected to have poisoned more than 30 children in the past few days. Tini Hadad, the former chairwoman of the Indonesian Consumers Association (YLKI), said anybody distributing or selling the pudding should be prosecuted.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games defeat to be studied
SEA Games defeat to be studied JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI), Wismoyo Arismunandar, said Friday that KONI would hold a special meeting on Tuesday to evaluate athletes' poor performances in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games last week. Wismoyo said he would request officials from 20 sport organizations to give their accountability reports in the meeting.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Charity Action: Pictures of Indonesia, by Dullah, S. Sudjojono, Trubus, etc., at Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta (Phone: 2311234), 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 21. * Art Exhibition, Walk of Malioboro, at Cafe Temen Gue, Wisma Metropolitan I, 17th fl, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, until Aug. 27. * Architectural Student Projects Exhibition, at Galeri Lawang, 8th floor of block L building, Campus I Tarumanegara University, Jl. S.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
KL to boost food output
KL to boost food output KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia will increase food production to keep inflation low as the economy shows signs of recovery, the official Bernama news agency said Friday. "The government intends to reduce the inflation to its lowest level, if possible to zero percent," said Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Consumer prices rose 2.5 percent year-on-year in July and were up 0.1 percent from the previous month, the statistics department said Monday.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Forest fires in Sumatra increase
Forest fires in Sumatra increase JAKARTA: Forest fires in South Sumatra have again flared up following several days of cessation due to heavy rains, Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution told Antara on Thursday. "Only six areas on fire were found five days ago but the number has increased (Wednesday)," he said, adding his office had set up a team to especially deal with the fires.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Telkom turns $215 million profit in the first semester
Telkom turns $215 million profit in the first semester JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom announced on Friday unaudited net income of Rp 1.47 trillion (US$215.01 million) in the first semester, compared to its net loss of Rp 1.17 trillion in the same period last year. It attributed the development to the increase in total operating revenues and the conversion of some expenses into income.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur serious about presidential bid, Amien says
Gus Dur serious about presidential bid, Amien says JAKARTA (JP): Muslim leader and founder of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid reiterated on Friday his willingness to be nominated as the country's next president by a group of Muslim-based parties popularly called the axis force. National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais said after visiting Gus Dur at his residence in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, that Abdurrahman was committed to his presidential bid.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 20, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 325 25 43,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 -50 35,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 400 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,525 50 8,308,000 Anwar Sierad 250 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Quiet revolution in Southeast Asia
Quiet revolution in Southeast Asia This is the second of two articles based on an address presented by Deputy Foreign Minister of Thailand Sukhumbhand Paribatra at the seminar on "The 1999 Indonesian Elections: Lessons Learnt and Challenges to Consolidate the Transition" organized by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance in Jakarta on July 27, 1999. JAKARTA: The fourth challenge is the challenge of human security. We live in a fast-changing world.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
CDC enters oil palm sector
CDC enters oil palm sector JAKARTA (JP): The UK venture capital Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) signed on Thursday a US$32 million investment agreement with local palm oil processing and plantation company PT Harapan Sawit Lestari. The agreement raises CDC's stake in the company to 65 percent and management control.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Office space demand predicted to rise in 2001
Office space demand predicted to rise in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): The demand for office space in the capital may increase in 2001 if the country's social, political and economic stability returns as expected, leading property consultant PT Procon Indah/Jones Lang LaSalle has said. The increase in inquiries following the smooth general elections in June and the strengthening of the rupiah indicated that the demand may recover relatively quickly, the company said in its biweekly property market report.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Marselli's 'Sri': A glimpse of the modern Javanese woman
Marselli's 'Sri': A glimpse of the modern Javanese woman By Rayya Makarim JAKARTA (JP): During the production of his first feature film, Marselli Sumarno suggested an artistic wave on a grand scale. Since then Indonesian cinema has enjoyed a moment of glory when films made by local directors made the unusual feat of reaching the screens of the 21 chain of movie theaters.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Murder retrial gets military support
Murder retrial gets military support SURABAYA (JP): East Java Military chief Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has promised to support those seeking a fresh inquiry into the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah, provided the campaign was not meant to be a "political ploy". "I really want to see cooperation between the military and police, so nothing will be covered up," Ryamizard told the media here on Friday. The commander said he did not know much about the case as he was not here when it broke.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Arts event at Fatahillah square
Arts event at Fatahillah square JAKARTA (JP): Communities of Betawi, Arabs, Indians and Chinese in the capital are expected to show cultural performances and traditional food during a four-day event at the Taman Fatahillah square of the Jakarta Historical Museum in downtown Kota beginning on Sunday morning. Organizer Demitria Kusumodewi from a students group focusing on museums said that the cultural arts event also marked the reopening of the museum after a massive refurbishment.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Walhi to decide on MPR seat next week
Walhi to decide on MPR seat next week JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) is yet to decide whether or not to accept a seat in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) as one of the interest group representatives, who will play an important role in the coming presidential election.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Seat allocation protested
Seat allocation protested BOGOR (JP): Three groups held a protest on Wednesday during the Bogor Council's inauguration ceremony, accusing some new members of manipulating the number of legislative seats. The protesters were members and supporters of the National Mandate Party (PAN), the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and students of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB).
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
CMNP and Cibinong trading halted
CMNP and Cibinong trading halted JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) suspended on Friday trading on shares of PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) and PT Semen Cibinong. The trading on Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada was suspended until the company disclosed the status of its US$70 million debt to Brunei Investment Agency, JSX management said in a statement.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso rejects councilors' request
Sutiyoso rejects councilors' request JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Friday a request for severance payments proposed by 75 outgoing councilors to cover personal debts at city-owned Bank DKI. The governor said fulfilling the demand of the councilors, who due to the recent massive reform movement served only two years of their five-year terms, would be unethical. "The city councilors do not deserve such payments, since their contribution to the city is unclear," Sutiyoso said.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
China won't devalue yuan
China won't devalue yuan BEIJING (Dow Jones): Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday that China's leaders were "adamant" about not devaluing the Chinese currency, and that they agreed with him about the need for more scrutiny and checks in Asia's new financial system. "The Chinese government, both the president and the prime minister, were adamant that they won't devalue the yuan," Mahathir said after wrapping up a five-day working visit.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pasar Baru set to become new tourist spot
Pasar Baru set to become new tourist spot JAKARTA (JP): The Pasar Baru shopping complex, one of the city's oldest markets, is currently being revitalized to become the city's premier shopping location designed especially for tourists. Dedi Soetardi from the planning division of the city's tourism agency said the renovated shopping center would be unveiled on Oct. 6 in a ceremony led by Governor Sutiyoso.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Akbar claims firm support in Golkar
Akbar claims firm support in Golkar JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung brushed aside reported attempts by detractors to unseat him saying he still had solid support from at least 19 of 27 provincial chapters. Citing party statutes, Akbar said on Friday that an extraordinary congress which dissenters sought in order to eventually dissolve the central executive board could only be staged if it was demanded by at least two thirds of the chapters.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
BI launches new fund transfer operation
BI launches new fund transfer operation JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) officially launched on Friday an electronic clearing and settlement facility in a bid to speed up interbank transactions. The central bank's deputy governor, Aulia Pohan, said that with the BI-Line facility, all transfers of funds between banks would be performed electronically. "Fund transfers between banks are conducted through the banks' personal computer units that are on-line with BI," Aulia said.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
China, Korea miss Indonesia Open
China, Korea miss Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): China and South Korea will definitely skip the Sanyo Indonesia Open badminton championships in Denpasar, Bali, next month after both countries failed to register their athletes before the deadline on Aug. 16. The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) secretary general, Leo Chandra Wiranata, said on Friday that PBSI could not force both countries to send their athletes. "It's an open tournament. How can we force them to come?" he said.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Attorney General to probe Hokiarto's role in Goro case
Attorney General to probe Hokiarto's role in Goro case JAKARTA (JP): A former Bank Bukopin director of commercial affairs, Noval Hasan, will be questioned on Monday at the Attorney General's Office in connection with the alleged role of businessman Hokiarto in the Goro land exchange scam. "A team of prosecutors will summon him on Monday at the office.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Another suspicious policy
Another suspicious policy Up until late last week, the authorities appeared to be closed-minded to demands of the restive people of Aceh that the high-handed Crack Riot Troops (PPRM) be withdrawn from their province. The governor of the province earlier said that the troops' presence there, which was intended to crush the armed separatist movement, had scared the populace so intensely that thousands of them sought refuge in mosques and other shelters far from the military.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S. congressmen warn Indonesia on poor East Timor security
U.S. congressmen warn Indonesia on poor East Timor security JAKARTA (JP): A failure by the Indonesian government to maintain security in East Timor prior to and during the Aug. 30 direct ballot could damage its ties with the United States, U.S. congressmen said on Friday.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Batavia madrigal choir does its best
Batavia madrigal choir does its best By Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Time was when in this country the choir singing scene was largely dominated by church choirs; groups, that is, who would get top marks for their enthusiasm in praising the Almighty, but when it comes to the esthetics of music... oh, boy! That period is over, and today church choirs seem to have learned a thing or two about the sensitivity of the Lord's eardrums as well as those of the mortals who are listening.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Approaches to Aceh
Approaches to Aceh After many circles have noisily questioned the presence of the Crack Mass Riot Troops (PPRM), there is now a new idea to settle the issue of Aceh. As with the strong suggestions that the security apparatus should be withdrawn, many people have now voiced structural and cultural approaches. These two approaches are expected to be able to replace the security approach, which is considered a failure after its implementation for a considerable period.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Metro marks Independence Day
Metro marks Independence Day JAKARTA (JP): Metro department store will commemorate the country's 54th Independence Day at Plaza Senayan in Central Jakarta with traditional dance, fashion shows and a concert. The event, scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, will feature the traditional Angklung bamboo music of West Java, a fashion show of Nelwan Anwar's ethnically themed collection, a Balinese dance and West Java's Degung and Central Java's gamelan music performances.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia pursues bid to host 2006 Asian Games
Indonesia pursues bid to host 2006 Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The country is refusing to drop its proposal to host the 2006 Asian Games despite pressure from neighboring Malaysia, which is also bidding for the event. National Sports Council (KONI) vice chairman Arie Sudewo said on Friday that Indonesia wanted to show other Asian countries that it could act as a good host for the quadrennial event although it was not in serious medal contention.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
High school student killed by bus
High school student killed by bus JAKARTA (JP): A high school student on his way to school was run over early Friday morning by a speeding minibus on Jl. Pondok Gede, East Jakarta. Ponco Winoto, 17, was rushed to the nearby Haj Hospital, but died upon arrival. His body was taken to the morgue at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, where his family claimed the body later in the afternoon. Ponco, the youngest of five siblings, was a third year student at state-run STM 10 in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair '99 not only for business
Jakarta Fair '99 not only for business JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Fair 1999 has opened an opportunity not only to promote business but also to increase public awareness on various social issues. A large number of visitors was always the reason traders and industrialists participated in the annual event. A similar reason was aired by various social organizations participating in this year's event.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bambang, Glenn urged to resign
Bambang, Glenn urged to resign JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar Party urged on Friday that President B.J. Habibie dismiss Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto and chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Glenn S. Yusuf over the high-profile Bank Bali scandal. Golkar legislator Thomas Suyatno said "responsibility for policy mistakes must be taken by policy decision-makers, which in this case are the Ministry of Finance and the chairman of IBRA".
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Old City Hall was witness to history
Old City Hall was witness to history By Ida Indawati Khouw Old Batavia is no less attractive than metropolitan Jakarta. However, many of the area's finest buildings have been demolished, neglected, poorly refurbished or are poorly managed. Jakarta Historical Museum is one of the few historical buildings that has been properly cared for by the authorities. This is the second article in a series about Jakarta's historical buildings to run in Saturday editions of The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 21 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 Program 9:00 Music 9:30 TV Series: The Saint 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show 10:30 Quiz 11:00 Film 12:30 a.m. Late News Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
More victims reported in Ambon violence
More victims reported in Ambon violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): One man died and two were rushed to Haulusi General Hospital in Ambon on Friday after being shot, a hospital staff member said. The employee told The Jakarta Post that Kalfin Rahangkelan, 38, died of a gunshot wound to the head while Rikard Ayal, 22, and Nik Udra, 25, were both injured after being shot in the chest. Witnesses said members of the local military command shot the men.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Anwar says he is not a traitor
Anwar says he is not a traitor KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's ousted deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said he was not a traitor for threatening to expose secrets documents allegedly showing government corruption. "The real traitors are those who are cruel and exploit the country's wealth for their personal gain, family and cronies," he said in a police report against Premier Mahathir Mohamad and Attorney-General Mohtar Abdullah for obstructing the legal process.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Philippines lodges protest with KL
Philippines lodges protest with KL MANILA (AFP): The Philippines lodged a protest with Kuala Lumpur on Friday over the construction of Malaysian structures on a South China Sea reef claimed by both countries, officials said. Malaysian Ambassador to Manila Badruddin Rahman was summoned to the foreign office and was handed a note by Foreign Undersecretary Lauro Baja over the structures on Erica Reef in the Spratlys, Baja told reporters.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 20, 1999:
Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 20, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999, 00:00 WIB
Teaching must not thwart learning
Teaching must not thwart learning This is in reference to Prof. Bambang Sutjiatmo's comment at the recent commencement of Open University in Bandung. He said that a good teacher should be able to create a learning atmosphere to make his students active and creative without fear of making errors or being scolded (Pikiran Rakyat July 11, 1999).