Archive: 14 September 1999
47 articles found
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
War on drugs must be joint effort: Seminar
War on drugs must be joint effort: Seminar JAKARTA (JP): The government, law enforcers and the public must be enlisted in the war on drugs or efforts to eradicate the country's growing drug problem will be doomed to failure, speakers and participants in a seminar on drug addiction concluded on Monday. They urged the central government to immediately implement a nationwide campaign against illegal drug use.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Foreign missions vandalized
Foreign missions vandalized SURABAYA (JP): Protesters vandalized the U.S. consulate office and the Western Australia trade representative office here on Monday, venting their anger at what they perceive to be foreign meddling in Indonesia's domestic affairs.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Couples told they are living in sin
Couples told they are living in sin PURBALINGGA, Central Java: At least 51 married couples in Karangreja district recently discovered to their horror that they have in fact been living out of wedlock. The couples were recently notified that their marriage certificate may be fake. Head of the Karangreja Religious Affairs Office, Sumar HS, said on Monday that the couples were deceived by his predecessor.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Drug dealer nabbed in Bogor
Drug dealer nabbed in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Housewife Nia Kurniasih, alias Atun, 22, was arrested in a drug raid at her house in Kampung Babakan Sirna in Cileubeut Timur village here on Sunday night, an official said. Her husband, 30-year-old Yusuf Maulana, who escaped the raid by jumping from a house window, has been put on a wanted list, said Bogor Police chief Lt. Col. Ade Husen Kartadipura.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Swisscontact helps SMEs
Swisscontact helps SMEs JAKARTA (JP): Swisscontact, an international nonprofit organization, in cooperation with the World Bank is currently running a pilot project to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in East Java. The organization said on Monday that the project, worth Rp 500 million (about US$66,500), aims to encourage SMEs to improve their business and management skills by receiving high quality training and utilizing advisory services.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Chemical safety in the works
Chemical safety in the works JAKARTA (JP): A national committee monitoring chemical and chemical-related industries will issue industrial guidelines to promote pollution protection, workers' health and safety in the industry. Rahman Subandhi, chairman of the National Committee Responsible Care Indonesia (KN-RCI), said on Monday that the committee had established a work group to carry out the plan.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia lending on hold due to Bank Bali: WB
Indonesia lending on hold due to Bank Bali: WB COPENHAGEN (Agencies): The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund will not extend any new loans to Indonesia until the Bank Bali scandal has been cleared up, World Bank President James Wolfensohn said on Monday. "We and the Fund... are not doing any new lending until we can get that clarified," Wolfensohn told a news conference on the last day of a two-day visit in Denmark.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 13, 1999: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
KPU rejects Gus Dur's nomination
KPU rejects Gus Dur's nomination JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) rejected on Monday the nomination of Abdurrahman Wahid, better known as Gus Dur, as a Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) candidate for the interest group faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). NU, the largest Muslim organization here, is allotted one seat as part of the interest group faction, which has a total of 65 seats. NU chairman Abdurrahman was nominated by the organization to represent the organization.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Carter and military aid
Carter and military aid With reference to Zatni Arbi's article in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 12, 1999 on What can our leaders learn from Carter?, it might be useful to refresh the author's memory. While he was president, Carter described human rights as the soul of American foreign policy while increasing American arms supplies to Indonesia at the height of the civil and "integration" war in East Timor.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Hats off to Rudy Ramli
Hats off to Rudy Ramli The live report of the public hearing between Commission VIII of the House of People's Representatives and Mr. Rudy Ramli (former president director of Bank Bali) was really satisfying to watch. Rudy Ramli's confirmation that he had never drawn up (or had only been forced to sign) the statement read out by Secretary of State/Justice Minister Muladi and that the statement made by Mr.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Europe talk tough; Indonesia's neighbors vow help
U.S., Europe talk tough; Indonesia's neighbors vow help JAKARTA (JP): The United States and Europe exerted more pressure on Indonesia over East Timor on Monday as many of Jakarta's Asian neighbors pledged troops an international peacekeeping force in the former Portuguese colony. U.S. President Bill Clinton pointedly said Indonesia should have no say over the composition of the force, Reuters reported.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil ends off highs
KL palm oil ends off highs KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Palm oil prices in Malaysia closed off their highs as late technical selling eroded earlier gains, traders said. The market firmed earlier on the back of gains by Chicago soyoil futures plus expectations of stronger fundamentals and more Indian buying for the festival in November, traders said. "Seeing that November futures could not rise above 1,400 ringgit, people started to take profits due to uncertainty in the market," said a trader.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor University may be moved
E. Timor University may be moved BANDUNG: The Rector of East Timor University, Theo T Balella, said here on Monday that if conditions forced the closure of the only university in the province, then it should be moved to the neighboring town of Atambua in East Nusa Tenggara. Theo said academic activities had been suspended until Sept. 20 due to the ballot, however he admitted that the situation may not be conducive to reopening the university.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
A presidium
A presidium From Rakyat Merdeka I am writing in response to a Sept. 6 interview in Rakyat Merdeka with Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, former Golkar secretary- general and now a prominent figure of the movement for justice and unity in the nation. He advocates the necessity of a presidium to replace B.J. Habibie's government. His proposal is an effective solution to the present situation. The state has shown itself incapable of carrying out its day-to-day tasks as a transitional government.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
UN to face challenges in East Timor
UN to face challenges in East Timor By Omar Halim JAKARTA (JP): Discussions on who is at fault for the East Timor tragedy should start with acknowledgment of the fact that the territory was colonized by Portugal for many centuries. If we look at the problems in many countries in the developing world, particularly in Africa, the colonial factor plays an important role in shaping them.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi hopes for end of Australian union boycott
Rahardi hopes for end of Australian union boycott JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said on Monday he was hopeful that an Australian union boycott against Indonesia goods would end, following Jakarta's decision to allow United Nations peacekeeping forces in East Timor. "I'm not particularly worried," Rahardi said. He said the government would not take any position regarding the Australian boycott, or the retaliations planned by Indonesian exporters and importers.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia wants Australia kept off UN force
Indonesia wants Australia kept off UN force JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives and the ruling Golkar Party demanded on Monday that Australia and Portugal be excluded from any international peacekeeping forces sent to restore peace and order in East Timor. The Indonesian Military (TNI) also insisted that Jakarta should be consulted about the makeup of the UN force. President B.J.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Military vows to get tough with militia groups
Indonesian Military vows to get tough with militia groups KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) leaders have ordered their troops to disarm East Timorese proautonomy militia groups who crossed the border here along with thousands of refugees fleeing violence in the territory. The chief of Udayana Military Command overseeing Nusa Tenggara and Bali, Maj. Gen.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sydney's Olympics still on agenda: KONI
Sydney's Olympics still on agenda: KONI JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has assured that rising political tension between Indonesia and Australia concerning East Timor will not affect its participation in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. KONI's secretary-general Rudolf Warouw said on Monday that Indonesia would take part in the Olympics despite growing anti- Australian sentiment in Indonesia in recent days.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Logging threatens national parks, orangutan habitat
Logging threatens national parks, orangutan habitat By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Gistok, a famous orangutan from Tanjung Puting national park in Central Kalimantan, used to spend hours with the park visitors, playing, watching and learning. But today, Gistok is no longer to be seen; he has been missing for four months and is believed to have been killed by loggers. The sad story is true.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies rebound on RI's decision to allow peacekeepers
Asian monies rebound on RI's decision to allow peacekeepers HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currencies rebounded strongly Monday following Indonesia's decision to allow foreign peacekeepers into East Timor. The Indonesian rupiah, the Thai baht and the Philippine peso all strengthened rapidly at the start of local trading hours, as market participants responded to President B.J. Habibie's late- Sunday announcement by rushing to liquidate long U.S. dollar positions established ahead of the weekend.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sending off the sons to the unknown war in Aceh
Sending off the sons to the unknown war in Aceh By Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Wiranto announced last month the redeployment in Aceh of the Crack Riot Troops which gained so much bad publicity following the reported abuse of civilians at the hands of these troops. The military commander overseeing Aceh, including the volatile regencies of North Aceh, East Aceh and Pidie, Col.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Sudwikatmono appeals $10m ruling
Sudwikatmono appeals $10m ruling JAKARTA (JP): Prominent businessman Sudwikatmono appealed to the Supreme Court last Friday over the Jakarta High Court's ruling that he pay US$10 million to his former business associate Bambang Sutrisno over a 1997 business dispute. "The Jakarta High Court has disregarded a Sept. 20, 1997 memorandum of understanding, which nullified a Sept.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pro-Jakarta group rejects UN force in East Timor
Pro-Jakarta group rejects UN force in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Prointegration East Timorese said on Monday they rejected the presence of foreign peacekeepers in the province, urging the international community instead to send badly needed humanitarian aid for refugees. "Thousands of East Timorese children are living with tears and sorrow at the refugee camps.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Summers, Armin top golf tourney
Summers, Armin top golf tourney JAKARTA (JP): Red Summers of the United States and Armin of Indonesia won the overall best gross and best net at the charity golf tournament at Rancamaya Golf and Country Club. Summers scored 70 points and Armin 62 points in the tournament held at the course near Bogor last Thursday. Both golfers received trophies in the tournament organized by Planet Hollywood restaurant. "We offered cash to golfers who could score holes in one on any of four holes.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bambang points finger at Baramuli
Bambang points finger at Baramuli JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Bambang Subianto said on Monday that Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) head Arnold A. Baramuli had been meddling in the country's bank restructuring program. The finance minister's statement was taken as further indication that the chief adviser to the President was among the influential people who masterminded the Bank Bali scandal. Bambang said Baramuli called him by phone one Saturday night demanding the removal of Glenn S.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Xanana ready to forgive past wrongs
Xanana ready to forgive past wrongs JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese proindependence leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao on Monday called on East Timorese and Indonesians to work together for the future, despite the tragic past of his homeland. Speaking in a conciliatory tone, Xanana pledged to forgive past political crimes committed against his people. "Let bygones be bygones.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Woman stockbroker robbed of Rp 500m outside JSX
Woman stockbroker robbed of Rp 500m outside JSX JAKARTA (JP): A female stock broker was allegedly robbed on Monday afternoon of Rp 500 million outside the Jakarta Stock Exchange tower in the busy Sudirman Central Business District in South Jakarta. According to a police source, Nina, 38, was waiting for her driver when two people on a motorcycle approached. They brandished a gun, shot it into the air, and then snatched her satchel and rode off. "It went so smoothly.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Robinson zeros in on alleged rights abuses
Robinson zeros in on alleged rights abuses JAKARTA (JP): United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) Mary Robinson said on Monday that military personnel should be prosecuted for any rights abuses in East Timor and recommended the formation of an international commission to investigate allegations.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Habibie supports Pertamina privileges
Habibie supports Pertamina privileges JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has agreed with the House of Representatives to maintain the decades-long privileges of state oil and gas company Pertamina in the oil and gas sector, a legislator said on Monday. Ashlam Asyari of the United Development Party (PPP) faction said the President and the House's board of leaders forged the agreement in a meeting held last Thursday at the President's residence.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
APEC take ssteps to free up world trade
APEC take ssteps to free up world trade AUCKLAND (Reuters): Asia-Pacific leaders stepped up efforts to free up trade across half the world on Monday, announcing a package of proposals to remove tariffs barriers and make financial markets more efficient. New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley stood before a line of 20 presidents, premiers and other national representatives and laid out measures which they hope will increase competition and prosperity of all their peoples.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
We are colonized in many respects
We are colonized in many respects From Pikiran Rakyat The celebration of our Independence Day on Aug. 17 this year was not as festive as it was in the past three years. This is understandable considering the acute economic crisis gripping the country. Since the onset of the crisis in mid-1997 there has been a lot of uncertainty; from the declining quality of life of the people up to the sad incidents in Aceh and Ambon.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
City could be 'rocked by riots'
City could be 'rocked by riots' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Deputy Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. warned on Monday that the current situation was not conducive enough to hold the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in November. The unsatisfactory climate, particularly viewed from the political dimension and the people's psychological preparation, could even lead to fresh riots in Jakarta, Widodo was quoted as saying by Antara.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
The Auckland Challenge: APEC leaders' declaration
The Auckland Challenge: APEC leaders' declaration The following is a full text of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum leaders' declaration, headlined The Auckland Challenge, released at the completion of the APEC summit in Auckland on Monday. AUCKLAND (Reuters): We, the Economic Leaders of APEC, celebrate here in Auckland 10 years of unprecedented cooperation in our region, in pursuit of a vision of stability, security and prosperity for our peoples.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Habibie's absence at APEC
Habibie's absence at APEC The most intriguing gossip today seems to center around the absence of President Habibie from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Environmentalist urges action at city dump
Environmentalist urges action at city dump JAKARTA (JP): An environmentalist called on the city administration on Monday to stop burning activities at the city's garbage dump, Bantar Gebang, in Bekasi. "The burning of garbage is not suggested in sanitary garbage management," said Achmad Safrudin, executive director of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesia Environmental Forum (Walhi).
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Integrity called for
Integrity called for A number of legislators appeared most eager to get to the truth and ask questions when Rudy Ramli, Bank Bali's former president director, testified in front of the House of Representatives. This is a practice that deserves to be continued and others involved in the scandal must be given the same treatment. Besides, there are many others, state authorities as well as leading personalities in private business, who must appear before the House.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Legislature approves new press bill
Legislature approves new press bill JAKARTA (JP): As anticipated, the House of Representatives approved on Monday a new law which guarantees freedom of the press. Comprising 21 articles, including one which protects the press from bans and one which provides for fines or jail terms for those who block the access of on-duty journalists, the bill will replace the 1982 Press Law which was sponsored by then minister of information Harmoko, the current Speaker of the House.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Council speaker reelected despite fervent protest
Council speaker reelected despite fervent protest JAKARTA (JP): Maj. Gen. Edy Waluyo from the military faction was reelected on Monday as the City Council's speaker in a plenary session which was marked with protests from dozens of supporters from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI- Perjuangan). Edy secured 40 votes while his three rivals: Djafar Badjeber from the United Development Party, Tarmidi Suhardjo from the PDI- Perjuangan and M.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Rates for tax payment, valid from Sept. 13 to Sept. 19
Rates for tax payment, valid from Sept. 13 to Sept. 19 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,050.00 Austrian schilling 1 614.80 Australian dollar 1 5,194.67 Belgian franc 1 209.72 Canadian dollar 1 5,404.14 Swiss franc 1 5,283.54 Deutschemark 1 4,326.33 Danish krone 1 1,142.56 French franc 1 1,289.67 Poundsterling 1 12,905.76 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,036.62 Italian lira 100 436.91 Japanese yen 100 7,245.07 Malaysian ringgit 1 2,118.48 Dutch guilder 1 3,838.88 New Zealand dollar 1 4,208.54 Norwegian krone 1 1,025.53...
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Finding a place to stay along the road through Banten
Finding a place to stay along the road through Banten The Jakarta Post, in cooperation with Banten West Java Tourism Development Corporation, is presenting weekly issues on the Banten region. This week's issue is on finding accommodation and what you can do on your trip. Transparent water the color of brilliant turquoise ripples and catches the sun on a clear day outside bungalows overlooking a quiet white sandy beach dotted with swaying palms.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Our moment of shame
Our moment of shame For a nation that prides itself on being one of the few in the world to constitutionally enshrine the principle of "just and civilized humanity", Indonesians should be appalled by events currently taking place in East Timor. After two weeks of death and destruction in the wake of the Aug. 30 referendum, United Nations officials believe there are presently some 200,000 displaced persons attempting to find refuge in the hills of East Timor. This is a conservative estimate.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Canada criticize KL for jailing reporter
U.S., Canada criticize KL for jailing reporter KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): The United States and Canada criticized Malaysia on Monday for imprisoning a foreign journalist, but Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad brushed aside the objections and accused the West of trampling on human rights. The White House said U.S. President Bill Clinton was "deeply concerned" about the jailing of Canadian journalist Murray Hiebert for contempt of court.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 13, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 400 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 50 67,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,200 -175 9,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 400 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,475 0 2,990,500 Anwar Sierad 225 0 99,000 APAC Centertex Corp.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
S&P's puts Indonesia's ratings on credit watch
S&P's puts Indonesia's ratings on credit watch JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based rating agency Standard & Poor's has placed Indonesia's triple C+ long-term and C short-term sovereign and unsecured foreign currency credit ratings on its credit watch list with negative implications. The rating agency said in a statement on Monday that the ratings for Indonesia were put on the list over concerns that the East Timor issue would affect the disbursement of financial assistance.
Tue, 14 Sep 1999, 00:00 WIB
Thousand Islands' fishermen form union
Thousand Islands' fishermen form union By Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): After years of fighting against unfair competition brought on by illegal trawling, traditional fishermen in the Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) marine resort area eventually agreed to establish a union to help voice their rights.