Archive: 7 January 2000
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Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Renault seen facing long, bumpy road in Asia
Renault seen facing long, bumpy road in Asia TOKYO (Reuters): Renault SA's Asian push gathered steam this week with news of talks to buy Samsung Motors and reported plans to build cars at Nissan Motor Co's Southeast Asian plants, but analysts warn the road ahead will be long and bumpy.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
11 die as bus falls into ravine
11 die as bus falls into ravine SUBANG, West Java: Eleven people were killed and 15 others injured when a bus heading for Central Java from Jakarta plunged into 30-meter deep ravine in Subang on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Analysts back Gus Dur on removing Sjahril
Analysts back Gus Dur on removing Sjahril JAKARTA (JP): Analysts support President Abdurrahman Wahid's move to replace Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin, but major factions at the House of Representatives have yet to give a response to his proposal.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
From Irian Jaya to Papua
From Irian Jaya to Papua I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post, Jan. 2, 2000 entitled President changes Irian Jaya's name to Papua.Prior to 2000, President Abdurrahman Wahid announced that the name of the Irian Jaya province would be Papua. Many people expressed disagreement with that decision.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Jan. 7, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Jan. 7, 2000Exhibitions * Handicraft Exhibition: Cinderamata Nusantara, at Galeri Kampoeng Seni, in Metropolitan Mal, Bekasi, Jan. 7. Dances and music performance, every Monday, Thursday, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Busy Idul Fitri for President, Vice President
Busy Idul Fitri for President, Vice President JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and the first family will hold four open-house sessions at Merdeka Palace on the first day of the post-fasting month Idul Fitri holiday to receive well- wishers, including members of the public.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
The easiest work
The easiest workFrom Rakyat MerdekaWe are now in 2000 and hope that the new year will bring improvement to all fields, especially to the economy. Political stability, general security and a less mercurial government are also among our expectations.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Hotel industry sees better growth for 2000
Hotel industry sees better growth for 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's hotel industry is projected to see a between five percent and 10 percent growth in room occupancy rates this year due to increasing business activity, an analyst said earlier this week.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Storm wrecks 40 houses in C. Java
Storm wrecks 40 houses in C. Java SEMARANG: Heavy rain and strong winds lashed three villages in Kranggan district, Central Java, on Thursday causing damage to 40 houses."The three villages are Kranggan, Badran and Pendowo.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Amien slams rights body for apathy on Maluku woes
Amien slams rights body for apathy on Maluku woes JAKARTA (JP): With violence in Maluku continuing unabated, People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais lashed out at the National Commission on Human Rights on Thursday for turning a blind eye to the bloodshed.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Generals' lawyers to visit East Timor
Generals' lawyers to visit East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers defending Army generals under scrutiny for their alleged involvement in the East Timor debacle will visit the territory on Jan. 16 to prove their clients' innocence.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Nirwan Bakrie sued at commercial court
Nirwan Bakrie sued at commercial court JAKARTA (JP): PT Sinar Mas Multifinance has filed a bankruptcy suit with the Jakarta Commercial Court against prominent businessman Nirwan D. Bakrie for his allegedly unfulfilled personal guarantee of over Rp 60 billion (US$8.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
A fiery Foster stars in new version of 'Anna and the King'
A fiery Foster stars in new version of 'Anna and the King'By Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): East is East and West is West. And the twain did meet at the court of the King of Siam.At least they did in the 1860s, when a British woman came to the palace to teach King Mongkut's children and wives...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Idul Fitri travelers make hay while the sun shines
Idul Fitri travelers make hay while the sun shinesBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Packed train stations are a common sight these days as people get ready to leave town to celebrate Idul Fitri back home.And as part of the annual tradition, the revelers usually bring "a little something" with them --...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Idul Fitri reflections
Idul Fitri reflections Idul Fitri has arrived again, and as usual, it is a time to rejoice and to contemplate, as well as a time for self- reflection. Coming at the end of Ramadhan, Idul Fitri caps the holy month during which Muslims refrain from eating and drinking, and restrain from indulging in...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
11 foreigners to be deported
11 foreigners to be deported JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Immigration Office will soon deport nine Indians and two Sri Lankans for overstaying and possessing fake Indonesian Temporary Staying Permits (KITAS), an official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Fatwa's name restored, salary reimbursed
Fatwa's name restored, salary reimbursed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday officially restored the good name of Muslim scholar Andi Mappetahang Fatwa, who lost his position in the city administration in 1979 for his opposition to the ruling New Order regime.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Music 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Ramadhan Program 9:00 World News 9:30...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Muslims prepare to mark Idul Fitri on Saturday
Muslims prepare to mark Idul Fitri on Saturday JAKARTA (JP): The estimated 9 million Muslims in Jakarta are preparing to celebrate the arrival of Idul Fitri with mass prayers on Saturday.As is customary, the Idul Fitri morning prayer will take place at about 7 a.m.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Police arrest member of gang of ax-wielding robbers
Police arrest member of gang of ax-wielding robbers JAKARTA (JP): A young man in his twenties was arrested shortly after he smashed a motorist's car window and grabbed the latter's cell phone in a daylight robbery on Jl. Kramat Bundar of Senen subdistrict in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Navy opens blockade in Maluku waters
Navy opens blockade in Maluku waters JAKARTA (JP): The Navy has imposed a blockade in Maluku waters to help prevent the spread of violence in the area and expedite evacuations, which have transported some 17,500 people in less than a week.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Fitri, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Saturday and Sunday. The Post will resume publication on Monday. We wish our Muslim readers a Happy Idul Fitri. -- Publisher
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Bribery allegation in Paiton project denied
Bribery allegation in Paiton project denied JAKARTA (JP): Tycoon Hashim Djojohadikusumo denied on Thursday that independent power producer PT Paiton Energy used bribery to secure its controversial power purchase contract with state-owned electricity company PT PLN.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Alwi out to reshape ambassadorial picks
Alwi out to reshape ambassadorial picks JAKARTA (JP): Foreign minister Alwi Shihab said on Thursday he would prefer non-career diplomats to occupy only between 5 percent and 15 percent of all ambassadorships abroad.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Asia projected to post moderate to strong economic growth
Asia projected to post moderate to strong economic growth SINGAPORE (AFP): Most Asian nations are expected to post moderate to strong economic growth in 2000 as they consolidate their recovery from the financial crisis which erupted in mid- 1997, a conference was told Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
The search for common ground
The search for common groundBy Irawan Abidin THE VATICAN: The images of Indonesia in the minds of most people all over the world today are those that have been provided by mass media: riots, ethnic violence, violations of human rights, and intractable secessionist movements.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Indonesia looms as East Timor's top trade partner
Indonesia looms as East Timor's top trade partner DILI, East Timor (Reuters): East Timor is likely to count Indonesia, its old and often brutal master, as its top trade partner as the devastated fledgling nation strives to rebuild, the United Nations and World Bank say.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
What should a Vice President do?
What should a Vice President do?By Akmal Djamaran JAKARTA (JP): A daily newspaper once regarded as a staunch supporter of Megawati Soekarnoputri and her nationalist party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), recently published an article with a cartoon entitled Megawati...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Indonet's service
Indonet's service Just a year ago I wrote a letter about Indonet in this column, which seems to be the Consumers' Court of Last Resort when pleas directly to providers of goods and especially services do not get a response.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Jakarta's street children treated to classical concert
Jakarta's street children treated to classical concert JAKARTA (JP): The city's street children will get a rare treat of quality classical music at a charity concert at Erasmus Huis, Kuningan, South Jakarta, next week.The show on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Government declares Idul Fitri to fall Jan. 8
Government declares Idul Fitri to fall Jan. 8 JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday evening that Idul Fitri would fall on Saturday, but two small organizations in Semarang and Surabaya decided to celebrate the post-fasting month holiday one day earlier.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Holiday exodus reaches its peak
Holiday exodus reaches its peak JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people anxious to travel home to celebrate Idul Fitri are flocking to the city's major intercity bus terminals and railway stations, two days before the Muslim post-fasting celebrations begin.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 6, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 -25 28,000 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 0 Alter Abadi 400 0 465,000 Alumindo Light Metal...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
MAF halts services in Jayawijaya
MAF halts services in Jayawijaya WAMENA, Irian Jaya: The Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has suspended flights to remote areas in Jayawijaya district, Irian Jaya, due to reckless behavior from local residents which is threatening the safety of the flights and their passengers.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Ancol puts on holiday programs
Ancol puts on holiday programs JAKARTA (JP): Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta is putting on various programs for the entertainment of city residents during the post-fasting Idul Fitri holiday, an official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
No cure no pay
No cure no pay Upon learning of a massage clinic in Batam that accepts patients for treatment on a no-cure, no-pay basis, a few of us visited Batam recently. While we consider the four of us to be healthy, we tried out the two-hour massage therapy of Yayasan Pijit Berdiploma Indonesia (Certified...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Three Iranians stranded in Merauke
Three Iranians stranded in Merauke MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Three Iranians have been stranded in the town of Merauke since November awaiting financial aid from the Iranian embassy in Jakarta, Antara reported on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
TV stations compete for holiday viewers
TV stations compete for holiday viewers JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri for most is a time to visit neighbors and relatives, wish each other well and ask for forgiveness for any trespasses.While people will continue to take part in these time-honored traditions, local TV stations are doing their best to...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Observers back Gus Dur's assessment of police
Observers back Gus Dur's assessment of police JAKARTA (JP): Military and police observers cautiously supported President Abdurrahman Wahid's statement on the National Police's role and duties.Army Lt. Gen. (ret) Hasnan Habib, former National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Patience and fairness needed
Patience and fairness neededFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe regrettable Ambon clashes have not only resulted in many people being killed, but also giving the image of Indonesia as a violent nation. In fact, we were known as a patient, polite and hospitable nation.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Suspected arms supplier dies from beating in Aceh
Suspected arms supplier dies from beating in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A military police officer who was detained for selling arms to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has died from severe head and bodily injuries, a hospital administrator said.The director of Tapak Tuan Hospital in South Aceh, T.M.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 6, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,129.00 7,201.00Australian dollar 1 4,690.88 4,741.86Austrian schilling 1 534.56 540.48Belgian franc 1 182.34 184.36Brunei dollar 1 4,301.32 4,347.38Canadian dollar 1 4,914.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Prabowo makes secret visit to capital
Prabowo makes secret visit to capital JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto, the disgraced former chief of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad), left Jakarta on Thursday after a brief and highly secretive visit here, his friends said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Garuda offers free hotel
Garuda offers free hotel JAKARTA (JP): Passengers flying business class with Garuda to Jakarta from Padang, Banjarmasin, Batam, Manado, Jayapura, Biak or Ampenan will get a free one-night stay at Sahid Hotel or Aryaduta Hotel upon arrival in Jakarta.