Archive: 26 October 2000
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Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Communal clash kills one
Communal clash kills one PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Tension weighed heavily on parts of the city Wednesday after two groups of people of different ethnic origins clashed near Kapuas bridge, leaving a man killed and three others injured. Dozens of police and soldiers were dispatched to Kampung Dalam and its neighboring hamlet of Bugis near the bridge after people living in the densely populated areas were seen massing.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 8:30 Soccer (live) 10:30 News 11:30 Soccer (live) Program 2 5:30 p.m. News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 7:30 Cartoon 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Suharmanto turns used cans into sculptures
Suharmanto turns used cans into sculptures By Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): Nobody likes used cans, especially if they are waste. Besides, this kind of waste do not decay easily. If you have a pile of used milk cans, oil cans, beer cans or other cans, you actually can use them as raw material for creating unique souvenirs. At least, Suharmanto, 40, has proven it. Suharmanto, a father of four, lives in Piyungan, Tirtosari in Sawangan district, Magelang, Central Java.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thai journalists quit regional group
Thai journalists quit regional group BANGKOK (AP): Thailand's professional journalists association has suspended its membership in a regional press association, saying the organization does not operate in an open manner. In a statement on Wednesday, the Confederation of Thai Journalists said it had "suspended its relations and activities" with the Jakarta, Indonesia-based Confederation of Asean Journalists after 25 years.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian palm oil ends at 3-week high
Malaysian palm oil ends at 3-week high KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures climbed to the highest level in three weeks on further short covering and speculative buying prompted by bullish export figures for the first 25 days of October, traders said. The benchmark third-month January futures KPOF1] contract closed up 15 ringgit at 870 ringgit (US$228.95) a ton after reaching 875, its strongest level since October 3.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Kecak' dance delights Swiss audience
'Kecak' dance delights Swiss audience By I Kadek Suartaya LUCERNE, Switzerland (JP): The beautiful city of Lucerne in Switzerland hosted a multicultural world music festival, and Bali presented one of its unique dance performances -- Cak or kecak. This dynamic dance was recently performed by 45 students and lecturers from the Denpasar Arts Institute (STSI Denpasar) led by I Wayan Dibia, STSI's professor of arts.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. embassy in Jakarta gets attack threat
U.S. embassy in Jakarta gets attack threat JAKARTA (JP): The public services section of the U.S. embassy here will be closed for the rest of the week after "credible information" was received of a possible attack, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday. The embassy was already closed on Wednesday in observance of the Ascension Day of the Prophet Muhammad, which is a national holiday.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Alta Moda moves to help Bali become major fashion center
Alta Moda moves to help Bali become major fashion center Text by I Wayan Juniarta, photos by Murdani Usman DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali's dream to be one of the country's major fashion centers may soon be realized with the opening of Alta Moda fashion house in Denpasar. "Alta Moda's sixth outlet opened in Bali because we believe that Bali is a potential market for high fashion.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Is violence an effective solution?
Is violence an effective solution? BANGKOK: The conflict over the controversial Thai-Malaysian gas pipeline project, played out with acts of savagery and senselessness in Hat Yai District on Saturday, was not based purely on the need for local residents to conserve their livelihood. They also demand the right to full participation in discussions on any major change that is going to affect their community. That is fair enough.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Muladi: Gus Dur has little legal knowledge
Muladi: Gus Dur has little legal knowledge SEMARANG (JP): President Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid's order to delay legal proceedings against three of the country's most indebted businessmen just demonstrates the President's insufficient knowledge of the law, says newly-appointed justice Muladi. "Gus Dur should have consulted legal experts before making statements on law-related matters," the former minister of justice, Muladi, told journalists here on Tuesday.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Maluke tense again as 7 killed in violence
Maluke tense again as 7 killed in violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): Tension has escalated in several areas in Maluku province over the last two days following renewed violence that left seven people killed and 17 houses burned on Tuesday. Leader of Kairatu district on Seram island, Bram Udiata, said in his report to the Civil Emergency Post on Tuesday that his village had been attacked and the ensuing battle resulted in the death of five of the attackers, a soldier and a local resident.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Deniek to display 'Orang Biasa'
Deniek to display 'Orang Biasa' JAKARTA (JP): Deniek G. Sunarya, one of the country's prominent commercial photographers, will exhibit 120 of his works which feature the common people and their daily life in a month- long exhibition beginning next month at Cahya photo gallery in Kemang, South Jakarta. The solo exhibition, titled Orang Biasa (Ordinary People), is scheduled to be opened on Wednesday evening.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
It's Gus Dur's call
It's Gus Dur's call More and more leading reformist figures who were among the most ardent supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid are now distancing themselves from the man whom they considered a year ago as the nation's best hope to lead Indonesia on the reform path and out of the present crisis.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
PKB official labels Sjahrir Soeharto lackey
PKB official labels Sjahrir Soeharto lackey JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) has accused noted economist Sjahrir of acting in the interests of former president Soeharto when he called on President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday to stand down for failing to pursue the reform agenda. Legislator A. Effendy Choirie, a spokesman for the party founded by Abdurrahman, also claimed on Wednesday that Sjahrir had personal motives in calling for the President's resignation.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
OPIC rejects government's proposal on US$290m claim
OPIC rejects government's proposal on US$290m claim JAKARTA (JP): Overseas Private Investment Corps. (OPIC), an insurance arm of the U.S. government, rejected the Indonesian government's proposal to use the Paris Club scheme in paying OPIC's insurance claim worth US$290 million, state electricity firm PT PLN has said.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto trial
Soeharto trial From Republika "The trial of the former president Soeharto will commence after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Meeting. The relevant dossier has been handed over by the prosecutor's office to the South Jakarta District Court," (Republika, Aug. 10). Soeharto is accused of corruption under Law No.33/1971. I am of the opinion that it is not right and proper for a former president to be tried by this court.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Seven killed in truck accident
Seven killed in truck accident MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least seven people died when a truck carrying local traders overturned after colliding with a motorcycle on the highway to Labuhan Baru regency, Antara reported on Tuesday. The news agency said the accident, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the deaths of the motorcyclist, R. Nainggolan, 27, and six traders identified as J. Tunkir, 20, Maruba Tunkir, 23, M. Naibaho, 21, Uboru Tambah, B. Sipayung and I. Hutabarat, ages unknown.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition The Body Fantasy by I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih, Lingkar Becik Gallery, Jl. Raya Celuk, in Celuk village, Sukawati, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 295411), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Nov. 5. * Painting Exhibition Cultural Sensitivity by Inda C. Hoerhadi at The Gallery of the The Chedi - Ubud, in Payangan, Gianyar, Nov. 4 to Dec. 16. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Plywood exports bring Indonesia $1,26b
Plywood exports bring Indonesia $1,26b JAKARTA (JP): The volume of Indonesia's plywood exports totaled 3.61 million cubic meters in the first six months of this year, according to the Indonesian Plywood Producers Association. The association's chairman Abbas Adhar said on Tuesday that in total value, the plywood exports in the Jan-July period reached $1.26 billion. "The value of exports in the year 2000 is almost the same as that of 1999," he was quoted as saying by Antara news agency.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Andrean seventh in World C'ships
Andrean seventh in World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) Master (MP) Andrean Susilodinata, 10, recorded the best result among his teammates in the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain. Competing in the 10-years age group, Andrean finished in seventh place out of 92 players. He defeated Russian Daniel Lintchevski on the 37th move of the Petrof defense on Monday.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
2-year sentence sought for drug supplier
2-year sentence sought for drug supplier JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded a two-year jail term on Tuesday for drug defendant Rizal Indra Kresna, 36, who allegedly provided comedian Doyok Sudharmaji with the drugs which led to his arrest. "The defendant has violated Article 62 of the 1997 Law on psychotropic substances, regarding drug possession.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sunday book review
Sunday book review A book reviewer who can get to the core of a writer's meaning and present that compellingly to readers, is a writer's treasured friend. The authors of Pengalaman Perempuan: Pergulatan Lintas Agama have such a friend in Harry Bhaskara, who reviewed their book on Oct. 2 in this newspaper. The review describes the book as a story of five women, but a story that also transcends their individual stories to tell us something about Indonesia. Thanks to Mr.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bimantoro to see officers in Bosnia
Bimantoro to see officers in Bosnia JAKARTA (JP): Chief of National Police Gen. Surojo Bimantoro is scheduled to visit Indonesian police officers who joined the United Nations mission in Bosnia early next month. National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf said on Tuesday that Bimantoro's visit could uplift the spirits of the Indonesian Police personnel assigned in the UN peacekeeping mission in that country. According to Saleh, Indonesian police had joined the UN force in Bosnia since 1997.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Budi and George reach Danish Open third round
Budi and George reach Danish Open third round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Budi Santoso, world ranked 32, reached the third round of the US$250,000 Danish Open at Farum Arena in Copenhagen Wednesday after easily overcoming Tjitte Weistra of the Netherlands 15-4, 15-4 on Wednesday. Budi had survived earlier his first test against Kasper Fangel of Denmark 7-15, 15-6, 15-8. Sweden-based George Rimarcdi also reached the third round after a comfortable victory over Oliver Pongrats 15-4, 15-7.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Update looks at unusual scenarios
Update looks at unusual scenarios By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Pessimism and optimism aside, Indonesia's economy is on the mend. The Indonesia Update conference at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, earlier this month, looked at the country in the 20th century and in the future. While the 20th century seen from the angle of political history uncovered more gloom than sunshine, according to some economists at least, things are looking up.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
West Papua: Will it become the next East Timor for Indonesia?
West Papua: Will it become the next East Timor for Indonesia? By Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): The biggest single taxpayer in Indonesia is the U.S. firm Freeport McMoran. The money comes mostly from its Grasberg mine in the mountains of West Papua, which sits on the largest gold deposit in the world. That is why Jakarta, which used every dirty trick in the book to hang onto East Timor in 1999, will fight even harder to hang on to West Papua, the western part of the great island of New Guinea.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta's arts students win the Nokia Art Awards
Yogyakarta's arts students win the Nokia Art Awards JAKARTA (JP): Five students of the Yogyakarta Arts Institute (ISI Yogyakarta) were named winners of the Nokia Art Awards for Indonesia yesterday and will represent the country in the coming Asia-Pacific Nokia Art 2000 in Korea next January.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Western Java hit by major earthquake
Western Java hit by major earthquake JAKARTA (JP): An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale on Wednesday afternoon jolted most of the western part of the island of Java, including the capital Jakarta, sending people running in panic from homes, office buildings, shopping centers, hotels and apartments. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties but a black-out occurred in several parts of Jakarta and in the town of Pandeglang.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
First royalty for East Timor
First royalty for East Timor UNITED NATIONS (AFP): The UN-administered territory of East Timor has received its first royalty from the Australian-operated oil field in the Timor Gap, worth over US$3 million, the UN said Tuesday. The figure represents half the revenue collected from production-sharing between Oct. 25 last year and Sept. 25 this year, and is better than expected, spokesman Fred Eckhard said.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Three Malaysian hostages rescued in southern RP
Three Malaysian hostages rescued in southern RP JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine troops rescued three Malaysian hostages on Wednesday after a fierce firefight with their Muslim Abu Sayyaf guerrilla captors in the southern Philippines, the military said.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asia Defense Pact the last resort, says Mahfud
Asia Defense Pact the last resort, says Mahfud JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. said on Tuesday that the planned establishment of an Asia Defense Pact should be understood as a last resort if foreign countries continuously put political pressure and economic embargoes on Indonesia. "The planned establishment of such a defense pact is in anticipation of foreign pressure and embargoes.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
World asked to help save Indonesia's coral reefs
World asked to help save Indonesia's coral reefs NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the international community on Wednesday to help save the nation's coral reefs through concrete but nonbinding assistance.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Neo-Iconography and artists' creative freedom
Neo-Iconography and artists' creative freedom By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Last September, residents of Lodtunduh village in Ubud protested a performance by Made Wianta, who put on a happening art piece titled Jalan (The Road). At first, the residents were angered by the closure of the road connecting Lodtunduh village and Pengosekan village. The performance took place in the middle of the road, which is the shortest route between the two villages.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes Pondok Gede shopping center
Fire razes Pondok Gede shopping center JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed a three-story shopping center on Jl. Raya Pondok Gede in East Jakarta on Wednesday. The fire left the building totally ruined, but no causalities were reported in the incident. The fire started at around 5:30 a.m. and lasted until around 5:30 p.m.. Twelve fire engines from the East Jakarta and Bekasi fire departments were still trying to put out the fire until late in the afternoon although they managed to stop it from spreading.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ice hockey tour starts Thursday
Ice hockey tour starts Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Better known as a tropical country, Indonesia will see six local teams competing in a completely novel sport here: ice hockey. The ice hockey tournament will take place at the Sky Rink ice skating arena in Taman Anggrek Mall, West Jakarta, from Thursday to Sunday. "Despite the fact that there is no snow here, more and more players have become interested in ice hockey lately.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct. 24
Rupiah Rates Oct. 24 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 24, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,750 -150 371,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 130 20 717,000 Alakasa Industrindo 435 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 0 10,000 Alter Abadi 200 10 27,500 Alumindo Light Metal 955 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 280 10 35,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,050 0 816,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Amateur boxer La Paene mulls professional career
Amateur boxer La Paene mulls professional career JAKARTA (JP): One of Indonesia's best amateur boxers, La Paene Masara, said on Monday he would consider a professional boxing career if he did not find a job in the next few months. "I have to take care of my wife and daughter, and being an amateur boxer does not provide me enough money to support my family," he said.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Electronics CROWNED: PT Freshindo Marketama Human Resources and General Affairs Manager Mrs. Tri Utami (far left) and Managing Director Mr. Shian Yu MBA, Phd (far right) flank the winners of Mr. and Miss School Alfa Link 2000, Daeng Vanda Sakina Damayanati (second from left) and Nugrahadi Hendro Yuwono (second from right) on Oct. 21, at Bale Ayer, Taman Ria Senayan, Jakarta.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Radioactive material containers missing
Radioactive material containers missing JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen containers of harmful radioactive elements have been found missing from the warehouse of state- owned steel company PT Krakatau Steel at Cilegon, West Java, a police officer said on Wednesday. National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf called on the public to immediately report any information they have to nearest police station to help recover the missing containers containing Americium-241 and Cobalt-60.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
BPKPN asks for high pay, luxury cars
BPKPN asks for high pay, luxury cars JAKARTA (JP): No less controversial than its composition, the 25-member State Officials Wealth Audit Agency (BPKPN) has proposed for high salaries and luxury cars for its members, a state official said on Tuesday. State Minister for Administrative Reform Ryaas Rasyid said the agency had proposed to the government a monthly salary of Rp 50 million (US$5.910) per month and a luxury official car per member.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sukabumi-Kalideres bus route
Sukabumi-Kalideres bus route From Media Indonesia Sukabumi-Kalideres buses are no longer permitted to take Jl. Daan Mogot in Grogol, and this is leading to a large number of passengers being unable to catch the bus. Now the bus to Kalideres has to take the Meruya-Krembangan route and the Kebon Jeruk toll road. As a commuter who must take this bus, I must spend a very large amount of money every day. Even worse there is a 75 percent bus fare hike which is also very hard to bear.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Blood donors have AIDS
Blood donors have AIDS SORONG, Irian Jaya: Three blood donors to the Sorong regency Red Cross have been found suffering from the lethal Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), reports said. The head of the Sorong office of the Ministry of Health, Risalwan Ridwan, said on Wednesday that one of the AIDS patients was a serviceman posted in Sorong. The other two were reportedly civilians, but further information about the patients' identification was not available.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police detain five protesters during anti-Soeharto rally
Police detain five protesters during anti-Soeharto rally JAKARTA (JP): City police detained at least five people during an anti-Soeharto rally which ended in a violent clash between hundreds of protesters and the some 200 police officers near the University of Indonesia in Salemba, Central Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon. Contacted on Wednesday, police spokesman Supt.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian foreign policy inconsistent, says expert
Indonesian foreign policy inconsistent, says expert Indonesia recently joined those countries who have condemned Israel for its troops' brutality against Palestinians. This stance was adopted, however, following a period of what critics said was official foot-dragging because of President Abdurrahman Wahid's reluctance. Political observer and lecturer Mochtar Mas'oed at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University scrutinized shortcomings in Indonesia's foreign policy.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian currencies weaken
Most Asian currencies weaken SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The political and economic turmoil engulfing the Philippines pushed the peso to yet another record low Wednesday, and analysts cautioned the worst may not be over. Other Asian currencies finished mostly weaker amid widespread dollar strength against the euro and yen. The Thai baht was slightly higher, while the Korean won was unchanged.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
JITF feels confident to meet debt restructuring target
JITF feels confident to meet debt restructuring target JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) says that it is confident of being able to meet the government's target of restructuring between US$8-10 billion of private sector debt despite the current volatility in the rupiah and the limited time available. JITF chief operations officer Samuel Tobing said the task force was currently handling some 49 corporate debt restructuring projects worth around US$9.7 billion.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Journalists experiment with colors in paintings
Journalists experiment with colors in paintings By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): After having thrashed the work of many an artist in the past, six journalists have displayed their own paintings at Gallery Sriyanto.
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur 'not linked to Bulog scam'
Gus Dur 'not linked to Bulog scam' JAKARTA (JP): Despite the presence of strong evidence, Alip Agung Suwondo, President Abdurrahman Wahid's former masseur, continued to deny that the President was linked to the Rp 35 billion (US$4 million) State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal. "I told the police that it had nothing to do with Gus Dur (Abdurrahman's nickname).
Thu, 26 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank Istimarat, Bank Pelita seek out-of-court deal
Bank Istimarat, Bank Pelita seek out-of-court deal JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Commercial Court has asked the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and owners of the now defunct Bank Istimarat and Bank Pelita to seek an out-of- court settlement over the agency's charge that the two banks had misused the government's emergency loan worth over Rp 3 trillion (US$340 million).