Archive: 30 August 1999
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Mon, 30 Aug 1999
It's decision time
It's decision time Today, Monday Aug. 30, is a historic and decisive moment for the people of East Timor. For the first time ever, the people in this territory will vote, hopefully in a free, fair and peaceful fashion, to determine their own future.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sketch Exhibition: Paradigma Seni Rupa Indonesia, by Srihadi Soedarsono, at Galeri Lontar, Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 27.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
WebPasskey: A password passport for Net travelers
WebPasskey: A password passport for Net travelersBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): I am only guessing at the requirements to initiate a nuclear holocaust, but after seeing most of the classic apocalypse movies, I figure that the guys in the missile room and the president have passwords.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Rights body urges review of Irian policies
Rights body urges review of Irian policies JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights has urged the government to review all policies that have led to the disadvantage of the people of Irian Jaya.In an Aug.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Opposition boycotts Bangladesh parliament
Opposition boycotts Bangladesh parliament DHAKA (Reuters): Opposition lawmakers boycotted the opening of the early autumn session of the Bangladesh parliament on Sunday, which also saw a ruling party member quit over differences with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Two more babies die of malnutrition in Central Java
Two more babies die of malnutrition in Central Java KARANGANYAR, Central Java (JP): At least two babies have died of malnutrition, 55 more are severely undernourished while more than 5,900 under-five-year-old children have been suffering from various symptoms of hunger-related diseases over the...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Murder victim's family arrested
Murder victim's family arrested KUDUS, Central Java: Police here arrested a wife and son of a murdered businessman as well as four other suspects,Antara reported on Saturday.Hendro Purnomo, 41, was known for his involvement in soccer gambling. The report did not say when he was killed.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
NGOs rebuke WB for softening against bank scam
NGOs rebuke WB for softening against bank scam JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations lambasted the World Bank on Saturday for softening its stance on the administration of President B.J. Habibie over the high profile Bank Bali scandal.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Law discussion on Aceh should include ulemas
Law discussion on Aceh should include ulemas JAKARTA (JP): Observers are calling on the House of Representatives to include Aceh ulemas and community leaders in the deliberation of a new bill on the special status of the troubled province.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Ballinium at Nusa Dua Beach
Ballinium at Nusa Dua Beach JAKARTA (JP): Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa Resort announced on Saturday that it would greet the turn of the century in the warm and elegant Balinese way with a party called the Ballinium.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
SE Asia facing skilled labor shortage: Poll
SE Asia facing skilled labor shortage: Poll SINGAPORE (AFP): Except for Singapore and the Philippines, Southeast Asian nations do not have a sizable pool of skilled, well-educated labor crucial in the new millennium, an Asian poll shows.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Two suspects named in ship tragedy
Two suspects named in ship tragedy SORONG, Irian Jaya: Police detained a ship captain and an official of a transportation agency at Teminabuan in connection with the capsized Sembra vessel in a Sorong regency river estuary which claimed 29 lives.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
WCS-IP clarifies
WCS-IP clarifies We wish to comment on the article in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 9, 1999, Six Sumatran tigers die in reservation, concerning the deaths of tigers at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Sumatra.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Indonesia and the future of ASEAN
Indonesia and the future of ASEAN The following article is based on an address by Rodolfo C. Severino, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, at a conference on "ASEAN Into the New Millennium: The Road Ahead" sponsored by the Indonesia Council on World Affairs in...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Primary school pupils sold unidentified pills
Primary school pupils sold unidentified pillsBy Ida Indawati Khow JAKARTA (JP): Drug dealers have at least one thing in common: a desire to see people addicted to the drugs they sell.This conclusion was reached by teachers of SDN 01 Pagi Kota Bambu elementary school in a slum area in the Kota Bambu...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
'I am tired,' NU chief Gus Dur says
'I am tired,' NU chief Gus Dur says SEMARANG (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), said he did not wish to be reelected chairman in November."I am tired.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Police investigating case of severed head
Police investigating case of severed head JAKARTA (JP): Police in Jakarta and their counterparts in Bajan district of Purworejo, Central Java, have yet come to any conclusion about the owner of the head and the headless body which were separately found in East Jakarta and Bajan district recently.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Capital control a right move, says Dr. Mahathir
Capital control a right move, says Dr. Mahathir This is the first of two part series, based on Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's monthly column Dr. Mahathir's World Analysis which was first published in Mainichi Shimbun.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Indonesian woman caught in Pakistan with 3.3 kg heroin
Indonesian woman caught in Pakistan with 3.3 kg heroin JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian woman has been arrested in Karachi, Pakistan, with 3.3 kilograms of heroin in her possession, city police chief of detectives Col. Alex Bambang Riatmodjo said on Sunday.The officer identified the woman only as R.C.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
The composer of 'Bengawan Solo'
The composer of 'Bengawan Solo' Most people believe that the composer of the famous song Bengawan Solo was Mr. Gesang Martodihardjo. But I was surprised to hear that the composer of the song isn't Gesang, but the late Sujoko. Mr.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
RI engineers form think tank
RI engineers form think tank JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Engineers Association has established an industrial and technology think tank to help promote the use of technology.The Center for Technology and Industry Development (CTID), formed in cooperation with Teknologi magazine, was launched in...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Netscape Messenger still leaves a lot to be desired
Netscape Messenger still leaves a lot to be desiredBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): A reader asked me a couple of months ago what he could do in order to verify if his message was received by the addressee. He was sending out e-mail messages to dozens of people every day, and he wanted to make sure that...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Another Golkar proposition for PDI-P
Another Golkar proposition for PDI-P GARUT, West Java (JP): Despite having been rebuffed for an earlier overture, Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung again made a proposition to poll winner Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) saying that the two parties' shared stance on various...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
East Timorese urged to remain in Indonesia
East Timorese urged to remain in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged East Timorese on Sunday to stay part of Indonesia and to vote with their conscience."I call on all East Timorese to remain with their Indonesian brothers and sisters and together we will build a more prosperous...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Parents report rape of toddler daughter
Parents report rape of toddler daughter JAKARTA (JP): Parents reported to Cakung Police on Friday that their four-year-old daughter had been raped by neighbors.The father, Teguh, a vegetable vendor at Klender market in East Jakarta, reported the case following his daughter's admission that she had...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Suzuki's motorbike service
Suzuki's motorbike service Recently, I decided to get my motorbike serviced at a registered Suzuki garage in Hayam Wuruk. My bike is a Suzuki TS (Trail) and I prefer to have it serviced at a reputable garage rather than one of the many small ones around Jakarta.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Ever Shine reports profit
Ever Shine reports profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Ever Shine Textile Industry Tbk announced on Saturday a consolidated net profit of Rp 53.03 billion (US$7.07 million) in the first six months, compared to a net loss of Rp 41.84 billion in the same period last year.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Discriminative immigration laws
Discriminative immigration laws Sometime ago, my wife Elis Suminar asked the Ministry of Justice why there was gender discrimination in immigration laws and why it was so difficult for Indonesian legislators to start a national debate recognizing the benefits of dual nationality. Mr. A.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
SilkAir crash probe focussing on pilot
SilkAir crash probe focussing on pilot SINGAPORE (Reuters): The pilot's state of mind has become the chief concern of officials probing the cause of a Silkair plane crash that killed all 104 aboard, the head of the Indonesian investigation said.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
PT McDermott denies graft in gas project
PT McDermott denies graft in gas project JAKARTA (JP): Marine construction company PT McDermott Indonesia denied allegations on Saturday that it won a bid for the construction of a giant gas pipeline project in the South China Sea due to corruption practices."The allegation of corruption ...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Bogor councilors sworn in
Bogor councilors sworn in BOGOR (JP): The City Council here saw new faces at the swearing in of 45 councilors on Friday morning.The 1999-2004 council is dominated by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) with 12 seats, followed closely by the Golkar Party with 11 seats.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Howard calls Habibie over E. Timor security
Howard calls Habibie over E. Timor security CANBERRA (Reuters): Australian Prime Minister John Howard called Indonesian President B.J. Habibie on Sunday to demand full security in East Timor ahead of Monday's independence ballot.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Police urge government to reopen Ambon airport
Police urge government to reopen Ambon airport JAKARTA (JP): Maluku Police chief Col. Bugis Saman urged the Ministry of Communications on Saturday to reopen Pattimura Airport as paralyzed air transportation had severely affected the province.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Parents demand justice for son killed in initiation
Parents demand justice for son killed in initiationBy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja SERANG, West Java (JP): The parents of a student who died during an initiation ceremony last week said on Sunday they wanted those guilty of their son's death brought to trial.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Hariyanto beats Taufik to clinch Singapore Open title, plans to shift
Hariyanto beats Taufik to clinch Singapore Open title, plans to shift SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesian badminton ace Hariyanto Arbi swept to victory in the Singapore Open singles final Sunday -- and then lifted the lid on his surprise decision to quit his country for Singapore.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Zurich Insurance Indonesia -- Partner for success
Zurich Insurance Indonesia -- Partner for success Businesses and individuals alike carry risks. The recent changes in Indonesia's corporate landscape are a prominent example. Businesses of all sizes are seeking to share their risks.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Dynaplast's profit surges
Dynaplast's profit surges JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dynaplast announced on Saturday a consolidated net income of Rp 14.5 billion (about US$1.93 million) in the first half of the year ending on June 30. This is a 49 percent increase over the corresponding period last year.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Orangutans seized from residents
Orangutans seized from residents BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A government conservation team has confiscated seven orangutans from residents here, Antara reported on Sunday.The acting head of the Natural Conservation Office in South Kalimantan, Muchtar Bursama, said in Banjarbaru that the...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Two killed on eve of East Timor ballot
Two killed on eve of East Timor ballot DILI, East Timor (JP): Two people were killed in a clash between pro-Jakarta and proindependence groups here on Sunday, the eve of the landmark ballot on the troubled territory's future.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
No simple crime
No simple crime Although it is quite possible that a violation of technical banking procedures was involved in the Bank Bali scandal, the authorities should not limit their investigation merely to the criminal aspects of the case, thereby creating the impression that the fault lies with the bank's...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Philips seeks a stronger grip on Asia-Pacific
Philips seeks a stronger grip on Asia-Pacific Philips, one of the world's top consumer product manufacturers, invited members of the press from at least 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region to Hong Kong on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 to get a glimpse of the company's vision and its latest products.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:20 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Teen Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Culture Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show 10:30 Film:...
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Overcoming threats to Indonesia's future prosperity
Overcoming threats to Indonesia's future prosperityBy Stephen J. Woodhouse JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to recognize and deal effectively with a number of external and internal threats to its long term development and prosperity.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Miners buried alive in Pongkor mountain
Miners buried alive in Pongkor mountain BOGOR (JP): Rescue workers and local villagers on Sunday temporarily halted the search for bodies of illegal gold miners thought to be buried in a landslide on Monday beneath the mud of Pongkor mountain.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Bogor woman electrocuted
Bogor woman electrocuted BOGOR (JP): A 55-year-old plantation worker was electrocuted on Thursday when she touched an electrified gate by mistake in Kranggan Puspasari village, Citeureup subdistrict, here on Thursday morning.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Indofood to boost output to meet higher demand
Indofood to boost output to meet higher demand JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur plans to raise its instant noodle production by 6.25 percent to 8.5 billion packs next year to meet an expected higher domestic and overseas demand.
Mon, 30 Aug 1999
ACeS ready to compete with other regional operators
ACeS ready to compete with other regional operators JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian-based multinational satellite telecommunications firm PT Asia Cellular Satellite (ACeS) is optimistic it is ready to compete with other operators in providing satellite-based Personal Communications Services (PCS) in the...