Archive: 20 January 2000
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Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Parents of kidnapped children found
Parents of kidnapped children found JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives have finally found the parents of Rona Anugraini, the only girl among nine victims kidnapped for several years by two brothers.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Govt targets Rp 8 trillion in privatization of state firms
Govt targets Rp 8 trillion in privatization of state firms JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and State Enterprise Development Laksamana Sukardi said on Wednesday the government expected to raise Rp 8 trillion (US$1.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Stability a must
Stability a must Ending the violence in various regions of this country must be the first priority of the current government of President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri. This is of the utmost importance in order to prevent the unrest from spreading to even more areas.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Military strives to avoid new riots
Military strives to avoid new riots JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military Commander Admiral Widodo A.S. pledged on Wednesday to intensify the early detection of potential sectarian violence in the country."We will do everything to increase early detection to avoid fresh riots which effect all...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Spirit of collective culture represents local arts
Spirit of collective culture represents local artsBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A recent painting exhibition featuring 135 artists grouped in Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI) spread over five venues in Denpasar and adjacent areas was one of the significant art events on the island in the face...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Sabang
SabangCorrection:The dateline for the article Sabang losing its main tourist attraction, which appeared on this page yesterday, should have read "Banda Aceh (Antara)". We apologize to Antara for any inconvenience. -- Editor
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Nokia touts new handset
Nokia touts new handset JAKARTA (JP): Finland's Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia launched on Wednesday its first product for Indonesian the market this year, the Nokia 8850.The company's general manager, Alexander Lambeek, said the stylishly designed handset was dedicated to high-end segment users who...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Indorayon's fate
Indorayon's fate State Minister of Environment Sonny Keraf's recommendation to the Cabinet that PT Inti Indorayon's pulp and rayon plants in Porsea near Lake Toba in North Sumatra be closed down or relocated has probably made him very popular with environmental organizations and a number of local...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Military vows to cooperate with rights body in Maluku
Military vows to cooperate with rights body in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku military authorities pledged on Wednesday full support for the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas Ham) team to investigate atrocities in Maluku and North Maluku.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
WIC to hold charity bazaar
WIC to hold charity bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of the Women's International Club (WIC) will hold its 32nd charity bazaar at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.The opening ceremony will take place on Jan. 26 and the bazaar will be opened to the public on Jan.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
EU okays German aid to RI
EU okays German aid to RI STRASBOURG, France (AFP): The European Commission gave Germany the green light Tuesday to subsidize the construction of two passenger ferries for Indonesia, but cast doubt on similar aid for four Dutch-built vessels.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Sculptor Sidharta holds a retrospective
Sculptor Sidharta holds a retrospectiveText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Gregorius Sidharta Sugijo, one of Indonesia's most prominent sculptors, is exhibiting his works in a retrospective show at Museum Widayat in Magelang.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Instalation Exhibition: Sepatu Lars at Komaneka Gallery, in Ubud, until February.Festival * Contemporary Theater Festival: Workshops, performances, at Sai Sai Bar, Jalan Monkey Forest, in Ubud, on March.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Defendants' no-show adjourns cout hearing
Defendants' no-show adjourns cout hearing JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the Central Jakarta District Court delayed the opening session of an assault trial when two of the five defendants failed to appear on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Workshop on children with special needs
Workshop on children with special needs JAKARTA (JP): A seminar and workshop on children with special needs will be held at the auditorium of the Graha Sucofindo building on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta on Saturday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Security intact in Jakarta amid rumors: Ryamizard
Security intact in Jakarta amid rumors: Ryamizard BOGOR (JP): With rumors rife that religious conflicts in the Eastern islands may spread to the capital, Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Wednesday the city remained under control."Our intelligence unit remains good.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Government plays down anthrax spread
Government plays down anthrax spread JAKARTA (JP): The government called on the public on Wednesday not to take seriously a reported anthrax infection which has plagued an ostrich husbandry site in the West Java regency of Purwakarta.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Officials' pay hike
Officials' pay hikeFrom Media IndonesiaIn connection with the plan to increase the salaries of government officials of the Republic of Indonesia by an average of 200 percent to 300 percent, I herewith express my disapproval and would like to suggest the following:1.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Locals hold prayer for Paledang train victims
Locals hold prayer for Paledang train victims BOGOR (JP): About 300 local Muslim residents from Paledang, Central Bogor, held a special prayer on Tuesday evening for the 12 passengers who died after they fell off the roof of a train last week.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Mahaka offers support to Perbasi
Mahaka offers support to Perbasi JAKARTA (JP): The 1999 Kobatama national basketball league winner, Mahaka Satria Muda, met National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar at his office on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
'East Timor inquiry needs full freedom'
'East Timor inquiry needs full freedom' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab (left) meets with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in New York on Tuesday to detail the progress of Indonesia's inquiry into violence in the former Indonesian province of East Timor.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Marketing firm back in business
Marketing firm back in business MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands have flocked to a multilevel marketing company following reports that the firm, whose owners are under investigation for alleged fraud, had resumed operation.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Army helicopter crashes in Kapuas
Army helicopter crashes in Kapuas PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: An Army helicopter crashed during a test flight in Seluan village, Kapuas regency, on Tuesday.Antara reported the helicopter was flying at a height of about 5,000 meters when it suddenly began a steep descent.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
BPK to use foreign auditors for liquidity fund probe
BPK to use foreign auditors for liquidity fund probe JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) plans to involve foreign auditors to assess possible mishandling of the central bank's multibillion dollar emergency liquidity support to ailing institutions, agency chief Satrio Billy Yudono said.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Serviced office center banks on helping out new investors
Serviced office center banks on helping out new investors JAKARTA (JP): An increasing number of foreign investors have been eying business opportunities in Indonesia, as indicated by the growing demand for serviced offices, said Mee Kim, president of PT Citra Eksekutif Otorita (CEO), a major...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 19, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,229.00 7,301.00Australian dollar 1 4,807.29 4,858.82Austrian schilling 1 532.71 538.54Belgian franc 1 181.71 183.70Brunei dollar 1 4,322.27 4,367.93Canadian dollar 1 4,982.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Lombok remains tense
Lombok remains tense MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Lombok island remained tense on Wednesday as sporadic looting and arson continued in Mataram, despite efforts to quell the unrest which has lasted for three days.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
RI forex reserves rise
RI forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose to US$16.67 billion in the week ending Jan 14, from $16.48 billion a week earlier, the central bank said.Bank Indonesia said in a statement on Wednesday the increase was a result of incoming oil revenue.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Family planning board seeks funds from Soeharto foundation
Family planning board seeks funds from Soeharto foundation JAKARTA (JP): The government is seeking to claim billions of rupiah of funds earmarked for National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) field workers by a New Order foundation.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Fedex to host corporate golf league tournament
Fedex to host corporate golf league tournament JAKARTA (JP): The world's leading express transportation company, Fedex, is to host the Corporate Golf League Indonesia 4th Season at six golf clubs in Indonesia.Fedex chairman Harsha E.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Weighing on the 'ifs' of East Timor
Weighing on the 'ifs' of East TimorBy Aboeprijadi Santoso LISBON, Portugal (JP): A former Australian diplomat believes a letter the Indonesian foreign minister Adam Malik wrote in 1974, in which he promised support for East Timor's independence, was brushed aside by president Soeharto and the...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 19, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 -150 92,500 Alakasa Industrindo 525 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,075 -25 20,044,000 Alter Abadi 400 -25...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Military renews allegiance to government
Military renews allegiance to government BOGOR, West Java (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu asserted on Wednesday the Indonesian Military's (TNI) loyalty to President Abdurrahman Wahid, but admitted it was not the same case with his predecessor.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Dealer found dead in car
Dealer found dead in car JAKARTA (JP): A money exchange dealer was found dead in his car in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday. Police suspect he had been murdered.The body of Arifianto, 27, was found by patrolling police officers with a belt wound around his neck and chin.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Amien Rais' responsibility?
Amien Rais' responsibility? Amien Rais looked worried when questioned over the outbreak of communal violence in Mataram, Lombok, on Jan. 7 in the 6 p.m. news. Understandable, that, having only last week stoked the fires of communal hatred himself at a rally at Monas' central park in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Mia beats Cindana on 1st day of Taipei Open
Mia beats Cindana on 1st day of Taipei Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's women shuttlers had to pack their luggage early after crashing out of the five-star Chinese Taipei Open in Tapei on Wednesday on the opening day.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Estrada's approval rating on wane
Estrada's approval rating on wane MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada would still win a snap presidential election, despite falling approval ratings, an independent polling firm said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Three policemen injured in latest Aceh violence
Three policemen injured in latest Aceh violence JAKARTA (JP): Three members of the National Police's Mobile Brigade were injured on Wednesday in the latest violence between security personnel and members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in the troubled province.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Teachers needed in Central Java
Teachers needed in Central Java SEMARANG, Central Java: The head of the provincial office of the national education ministry said on Wednesday that nearly 43,500 teachers were needed for the next school year.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Occupation of Bintan estate starts to scare off investors
Occupation of Bintan estate starts to scare off investors JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi warned that the occupation of industrial plants such as on Bintan island, Riau, could be harmful to the country's economic recovery.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Concepts of tourism development in Bali
Concepts of tourism development in BaliTri Budhi Sastrio DENPASAR, Bali (JP): If developed appropriately, tourism can benefit host communities and tourists alike.The development of infrastructure and supporting facilities will lift the living standards of host communities through the economic gains...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Rupiah leads sell-off amid worsening unrest
Rupiah leads sell-off amid worsening unrest HONG KONG (Agencies): Escalating violence in Indonesia sparked a steep sell-off in the rupiah Wednesday, which in turn dragged other Asian currencies lower.The Singapore dollar, Thai baht and Philippine peso all ended Asian trading hours considerably...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Second bidder shows interest in IBRA's Astra stake
Second bidder shows interest in IBRA's Astra stake JAKARTA (JP): A second bidder has emerged for the stake that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) holds in Astra International as the new chief of the agency pushes ahead with his controversial proposal to replace current Astra...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Balinese urged not to emulate their neighbors
Balinese urged not to emulate their neighbors DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Religious leaders in Bali are being called on to calm their followers in facing social and religious conflicts which have hit the neighboring island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Rejuvenating body treatment at Bali's spas
Rejuvenating body treatment at Bali's spas DENPASAR, Bali (JP): After a long and exciting holiday in Bali, you need to soothe your body, soul and spirit.The Island of the Gods is home to dozens of spas and beauty salons which are ready to rejuvenate your body and mind.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Eight names make shortlist for Pertamina's top job
Eight names make shortlist for Pertamina's top job JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state oil and gas company Pertamina have selected eight candidates for the state company's top job replacing Martiono Hadianto, a minister said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Babysitter arrested for alleged jewelry theft
Babysitter arrested for alleged jewelry theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Lama Police detectives in South Jakarta have arrested a 15-year-old babysitter for allegedly stealing 10 gold and diamond rings worth at least Rp 35 million (US$4,900) from the house of her employer.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
U.S. warning
U.S. warning In The Jakarta Post of Jan. 16, 2000 (front page) I read, "U.S. Ambassador R. Holbrooke strongly warned the Indonesian Military (TNI) not to try to foil the works of the government sanctioned commission of inquiry into human rights violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor".
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Minister warns of wrong signals in Indorayon action
Minister warns of wrong signals in Indorayon action JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Laksamana Sukardi warned the government on Wednesday against arbitrarily closing down publicly listed pulp and rayon fiber producer PT Inti Indorayon Utama.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Read more about RI-U.S. relations
Read more about RI-U.S. relations Unfortunately the letter by Mr. Karl Fritz, Press Attache at the U.S. Embassy (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 18, 2000: Indonesia and the U.S.), in response to my article (the Post, Jan. 13 and Jan. 14: The U.S.