Archive: 7 October 2000
55 articles found
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government to proceed with Soeharto graft charges
Government to proceed with Soeharto graft charges JAKARTA (JP): Seemingly irked by the recent court ruling dismissing corruption charges against former president Soeharto, President Abdurrahman Wahid pledged on Friday that his administration would continue to pursue corruption charges against the former strongman and his family in court. "It is clear that we must uphold the law and Pak Harto must still be investigated.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
NTT leaders warn against rash remarks on Eurico
NTT leaders warn against rash remarks on Eurico JAKARTA (JP): Local religious and community leaders in East Nusa Tenggara, particularly those living close to the border with East Timor, called on authorities in Jakarta to be more circumspect in their remarks and actions concerning militia leader Eurico Guterrres as any misperceptions could be detrimental and incite chaos in West Timor.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Political interests hamper traumatized children's recovery
Political interests hamper traumatized children's recovery Thousands of children traumatized in armed conflicts are now facing hardship in various refugee camps. The social cost that Indonesia will have to pay by neglecting the situation today would be enormous according to psychologist Shinto B. Adelar of the University of Indonesia. The following is an excerpt from her interview with The Jakarta Post recently.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Two people killed in Wamena riots
Two people killed in Wamena riots JAKARTA (JP): Two people died in a riot that erupted following the forcible removal of the Kejora (morning star) flag by police and soldiers in Wamena, Jayawijaya regency, Irian Jaya, on Friday morning. Civilians Agustinus Murib, 26, and Elias Alua, 46, were shot and mobbed to death respectively in the violent encounter that injured 21 others, a doctor at the Wamena General Hospital said.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso named in 'graft case'
Sutiyoso named in 'graft case' JAKARTA (JP): A witness in a Rp 857 million (US$98,500) graft case, which allegedly involved former top officials of the city- owned Bank DKI said on Thursday that the bank's monitoring team, which is chaired by Governor Sutiyoso, had sanctioned Rp 100 million in cash withdrawals.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Multimedia show aims to redeem Sundanese dance
Multimedia show aims to redeem Sundanese dance By Charlie Stevens JAKARTA (JP): The female dancers, sinden, dress meticulously and paint their faces. They breath in the incense smoke and recite chants to increase an allure which has already been enhanced by susuk, the magical art of placing gemstones under the skin to create bodily radiance. When the preparations are complete, they look truly stunning.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia 'should keep' warrants in IBRA-held firms
Indonesia 'should keep' warrants in IBRA-held firms JAKARTA (JP): Senior Harvard University economist Richard Cooper suggested on Friday that the Indonesian government retain warrants in many of the companies currently in the possession of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). IBRA is in the process of disposing these companies which were taken over by the government during the economic crisis of the last three years as collaterals to the massive program to bail out commercial banks.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 5, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Beware of illegal foreign traditional medicines: Government
Beware of illegal foreign traditional medicines: Government JAKARTA (JP): The unauthorized distribution of traditional Chinese and Korean medicines in the capital has reached an alarming level, officials and observers said on Friday.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sepang improves safety
Sepang improves safety KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Safety improvements are under way at the Sepang circuit ahead of the season-ending Malaysian Grand Prix on Oct. 22. A protective transparent shield will be added to the top of the 600 meters pit wall, track officials said on Friday. The gravel trap at the first bend has been extended and drainage improved. "The safety features are part of a 30 million ringgit (US$8 million) upgrade to the track," said spokesman Azhar Ghazali.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
ADB okays $250m Indian loan
ADB okays $250m Indian loan MANILA (Dow Jones): The Asian Development Bank said Friday it has approved a US$250 million loan for a national power grid in India for interstate electricity transmission. The ADB also extended a partial credit guarantee to Power Grid of India Ltd., or Powergrid - the project's proponent - to back the government agency's plan to secure a 15-year, $120 million loan from a syndicate of commercial banks.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian ministers back EU call for WTO round
SE Asian ministers back EU call for WTO round BANGKOK (Agencies): Southeast Asian economic ministers on Friday threw their weight behind the European Union's call for a new round at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with more emphasis on the problems faced by the developing world.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Widodo to stay but Tyasno may be replaced: Mahfud
Widodo to stay but Tyasno may be replaced: Mahfud JAKARTA (JP): Speculation of the imminent replacement of Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Adm. Widodo A.S. was put to an end on Friday, with defense minister Mahfud M.D. announcing that the armed forces commander would keep his job for at least one more year. In a span of six hours the minister revealed that the replacement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto is highly probable.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government told to deny Israel's entry to IPU conference
Government told to deny Israel's entry to IPU conference JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Muslim students took to streets in the country's two biggest cities on Friday in a show of solidarity to the Palestinian people, whom they said "are being slaughtered" by Israel.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil down on week demand
KL palm oil down on week demand KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday, extending their downtrend after private forecaster Ivan Wong issued data showing a further build-up in stocks. "The figures were not really unexpected, but given the current bearish sentiment, players will not hesitate to sell," said one trader. The benchmark third-month December futures contract ended down 11 ringgit at 824 ringgit ($216.84) a ton after trading as low as 821.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's raid on opposition affects ASEAN-EU talks
Myanmar's raid on opposition affects ASEAN-EU talks CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): The renewed crackdown by Myanmar's military junta on pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has endangered breakthrough EU-Southeast Asian talks set for December, ASEAN officials admitted on Friday.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fashion steams ahead
Fashion steams ahead The fashion industry is certainly looking strong these days when one looks at the variety of shows in different venues around Jakarta. It seems to be one of the only areas of development (that I can see) that bears much significance in complimenting the beginning of the millennium. At a striking fast rate, designers are producing a vast variety of clothing designs, fabrics and prints in a never ending supply of ideas.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Challenge of sustaining recovery
Challenge of sustaining recovery By Anoop Singh JAKARTA (JP): With a much more stable macroeconomic environment, the successful completion of historic elections, strong international support for Indonesia's economic reforms and an ongoing recovery, market confidence should be on the rise. However, this is not yet the case, and the question on everyone's mind is how Indonesia can best sustain the recovery.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia leads Taipei 2-0 in Davis Cup tie
Indonesia leads Taipei 2-0 in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia leads Chinese Taipei 2-0 after the first day of a three-day Davis Cup tie for the Group II zone Asia Oceania final round at the Kemayoran Tennis Center on Friday. First singles Suwandi fulfilled his mission to take the first match after having a comfortable victory over Taipei second singles Cheng Wei-Jen winning 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 6, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,435 535 2,069,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 -10 100,500 Alakasa Industrindo 430 0 7,500 Alfa Retailindo 800 -10 34,500 Alter Abadi 210 10 246,000 Alumindo Light Metal 995 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 290 0 5,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,000 0 100,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
A messy state
A messy state A "messy" state was how New York Times' columnist Thomas Friedman described Indonesia after seeing the country first hand and talking to many people in Jakarta last week. It is an apt if not fair characterization of where Indonesia stands today when it comes to the process of democratization.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Amway books total sales of Rp 150b
Amway books total sales of Rp 150b JAKARTA (JP): PT Amindoway Jaya, the sole distributor of Amway products in Indonesia, said on Friday that it booked total sales of about Rp 150 billion (about US$1.7 million ) in the year ended on August 31. Amindoway's president Frank D. Reuneker said that although the sales figures showed only about 3 percent increase from the previous year's level, it reflected a steady growth in the sales of Amway products in the last four years.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN rejects free trade plan with Australia, NZ
ASEAN rejects free trade plan with Australia, NZ CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Agencies): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday rejected a proposal for establishing a US$ 1 trillion free trade zone with Australia and New Zealand. The economic ministers of the 10-member ASEAN, holding an annual meeting, instead agreed on a weaker proposal for a "closer economic partnership," a joint press statement said. "We can't be over-ambitious.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting, Installation Exhibition Kepala Berisi by Gigih Wiyono, at Cipta III Gallery, TIM arts center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3154087), until Oct. 15 * The Discovery of a Century at the National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3811551) until Oct. 14. * Painting Exhibition by Elzbieta Szolomiak at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7990226), until Oct. 17.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tough questions for BII
Tough questions for BII From Bisnis Indonesia I am the owner of a BII Super Pundi. On Aug. 11, 2000, my ATM card was accidentally swallowed by the machine. I understood I had failed to make the transaction and I had lost my ATM card. However, to my surprise, I found my account balance was reduced by Rp 3 million. I have phoned the BII office at Menara II, Jl. Thamrin, and have also gone to the office in person. So far there has been no response from BII.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian ministers talk about haze
SE Asian ministers talk about haze KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (AFP): Southeast Asian environment ministers began talks Friday on ways to combat the choking haze which has blanketed parts of the region in recent years. Indonesia recognizes the regional anger over the pollution and is prosecuting plantation companies which start most of the blazes to clear land, Jakarta's Environment Minister Sonny Keraf was quoted as saying before the meeting began.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Students rally at Council compound
Students rally at Council compound PADANG, West Sumatra: Hundreds of students staged three different rallies at the West Sumatra Provincial Legislative Council's compound here on Friday, demanding guarantees of improved public transport, an end to the military's sociopolitical role and an assurance that the fuel hike would not affect public transport fares. The rallies were staged by the Padang Front, the Students' Action Forum and the Solidarity Forum of Concerned University Students.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Italy denies talks on drug suspects
Italy denies talks on drug suspects DENPASAR, Bali: Vice Honorary Consul of Italy Giuseppe Confessa denies reports that his government has pressed Bali governor Made Beratha to have three Italians released from their drugs charges. "We have never asked anybody to have the three released before necessary legal process based on Indonesian law," Confessa said here on Friday.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Joint venture continues with $3b refinery project
Joint venture continues with $3b refinery project JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of PT Kilang Minyak Nusantara (KMN), a joint venture between Arabian, Chinese and Indonesian investors, said the company would go ahead with its plan to build a US$3 billion refinery in South Sulawesi despite the country's political instability.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP military bombs southern islands to flush out rebels
RP military bombs southern islands to flush out rebels JOLO, Philippines (AFP): The Philippine military resorted to aerial bombardment of islands surrounding Jolo Friday as they continued efforts to flush out Muslim rebels holding five hostages, official sources said.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Absorbing the pain of traumatized children
Absorbing the pain of traumatized children JAKARTA (JP): In a corner of a refugee center in Halmahera, North Maluku, a group of children chased and caught a small dog, and started mutilating the animal while emitting loud, angry noises. Another group of children caught rats with spears and burned the rodents alive in a small bonfire they built.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL's palm oil trip to Russia
KL's palm oil trip to Russia KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): A high-level Malaysian delegation will make a two-week-long trip to Russia, Ukraine and Hungary to sell palm oil in a bid to tap new markets abroad, a top official said Friday. Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said he will lead a government delegation on Saturday to the three countries, during which he is also scheduled to hold talks with his counterparts.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir defends Malaysia's fixed exchange rate regime
Mahathir defends Malaysia's fixed exchange rate regime LONDON (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday defended the country's fixed exchange rate regime and said there were no plans to alter the 3.8 to one rate at which it is pegged to the dollar. "We have no plans to change it unless we become uncompetitive with our neighbors," Mahathir told Reuters after speaking at a Malaysian business conference in London.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia child dies from virus
Malaysia child dies from virus KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A highly contagious virus which has killed four children in Singapore has claimed its first victim in Malaysia with the death of a boy aged three, reports said Friday. The boy died Tuesday in the southern city of Johor Baru just across the border from Singapore, the Star and New Straits Times reported. Senior state health official Nooraini Baba was quoted by The Star as saying the results of blood tests were still awaited.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
The legacy of Maeda's residence
The legacy of Maeda's residence By Ida Indawati Khouw The former official residence of Rear. Adm. Tadashi Maeda, a senior naval officer during the Japanese occupation here, on Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 1 in Central Jakarta has been turned into an historical building since it was the place where the text for the Indonesian declaration of independence was drafted. This is the 59th article on the old and protected buildings of Jakarta.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jl. Blora pubs raided
Jl. Blora pubs raided JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 armed men attired in Muslim clothes stormed six pubs along Jl. Blora in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Friday afternoon, shattering windows and damaging billboards, lights and several billiard tables. Local police are investigating the attack, for which people claiming to be members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) claimed responsibility.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
City to shuffle senior officials including mayors
City to shuffle senior officials including mayors JAKARTA (JP): A top city administration official revealed here on Friday that some 15 senior officials in the administration may soon be replaced, including some mayors.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 TV Series: Labyrinth 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Cartoon 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Awards for Indonesian Athletes 9:00 News 9:30 Quiz 10:00 Film 10:30 News Program 2 5:30 p.m. TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Unidentified assailants open fire on students rallying in Makassar
Unidentified assailants open fire on students rallying in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Violence tore apart a semblance of peace here as three students were shot by an unidentified group of assailants in front of the Satriya Makassar University during a protest on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the assailants were on motorcycles and in uniforms commonly worn by riot police. The students were Sadrak, who was shot in the arm, and Matius and Hajar Aswad, who were shot in the legs.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
PPD bus drivers strike because of fund dispute
PPD bus drivers strike because of fund dispute JAKARTA (JP): Almost all bus drivers from the state-run City Bus Company (PPD) went on strike on Friday, following a long dispute about unpaid insurance and pension funds allocated for some 5,500 employees of the company. Some 600 buses remained in the six bus depots since 5 a.m. and the drivers refused to travel their route until their demand for the insurance and pension funds are meet by the management of the company.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Alternative thinking about police reporting
Alternative thinking about police reporting JAKARTA (JP): A criminologist, a legislator and an observer were of different opinions on Thursday about the most suitable chain of command for the National Police even though the People's Consultative Assembly has stated in a decree that the force is responsible to the President.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
A long, strange trip
A long, strange trip Ever since the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) arranged to restructure the debts of a number of large Indonesian companies such as Texmaco, Tirtamas and Chandra Asri, some analysts and vested interest groups have expressed disappointment, even dismay, at the final outcome. Instead of appreciating, if not applauding IBRA, FSPC and the government for what appears to be the best under the worst circumstances, they criticize them for criticism's sake.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
NGO protests civilian attack
NGO protests civilian attack YOGYAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta's Non-Governmental Organizations' (NGO) Forum strongly condemned an attack by a group of civilians on students protesting militarism in front of the Yogyakarta studios of state-owned radio station RRI on Thursday. In its written statement made available to the media, the Forum, consisting of 74 NGOs, said that the incident indicated that civilians had now became the 'vehicle of violence'.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Banten province may cause domino effect
Banten province may cause domino effect BANDUNG (JP): The imminent establishment of Banten as a province has been greeted with a mixed response, with some fearing a kind of domino effect. Provincial council speaker Eka Santosa warned on Thursday that Banten's separation from West Java could trigger similar moves by other regions in the province.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
'No tobacco' campaign to begin in five cities
'No tobacco' campaign to begin in five cities JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare are set to launch a massive campaign on "Youths Under 18 Without Tobacco" in five major cities next Thursday. The event, jointly conducted by several non-governmental organizations, will be simultaneously held in Jakarta, Bandung in West Java, Surabaya in East Java, Medan in North Sumatra and Yogyakarta.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Oh, the humanity
Oh, the humanity From Warta Kota In its Oct. 5 edition, Warta Kota again reported the death of a resident in Kronjo, Tangerang district, as a result of street justice. This unfortunate resident, who actually was trying to borrow a bicycle pump, was called a thief and then mobbed to death. Similar tragedies have occurred too many times. A person, who may not be a criminal at all, can too easily be called a thief and then lose his life at the hands of a mob bent on street justice.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
NGOs form consumer protection body
NGOs form consumer protection body JAKARTA (JP): Several women's organizations formed a consumer protection body to seek solutions on problems often faced by consumers in the capital. Coordinator of the body, called the Consumer Protection Association (PPK), Mrs. Syaiful Mufty said that the body would be a legitimate one given that most of the association's members were housewives.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ades sells brand name to Coca Cola for $19.9m
Ades sells brand name to Coca Cola for $19.9m JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed bottled water firm, PT Ades Alfindo Putrasetia has sold its brand names to American-based The Coca Cola Company for US$19.9 million as part of its debt repayment. The brand names sold to Coca Cola include Ades, the name of its popular bottled water product, and the names of several beverage products such as Desta, Vica and Desca.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Traumatized children left neglected
Traumatized children left neglected By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Refugee children are abused children, said Sh. Melzak, an expert on traumatized children, in the 1993 congress in Hamburg on children, war and persecution. Melzak noted similarities between the experiences of children abused in situations of domestic violence and children who witness and experience the terror of human rights abuses during armed conflicts.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
New route introduced for haj pilgrims
New route introduced for haj pilgrims JAKARTA (JP): The average period of next year's haj pilgrimage will be extended from 38 days to 44 days due to a new route imposed by the Saudi Arabian government. Starting next year, the usual flight route of Jakarta-Jeddah- Jakarta for pilgrims will be divided into the Jakarta-Jeddah- Medina-Jakarta route and the Jakarta-Medina-Jeddah-Jakarta route.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Divestment delay 'won't hurt' IMF ties
Divestment delay 'won't hurt' IMF ties JAKARTA (JP): The delay in the country's key bank divestment program would not hurt relations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a senior government official. Chairman of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) Djunaidi Hadisoemarto reasoned that the decision to delay the divestment program was made by the legislative branch, thus beyond the control of the government.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thailand, neighbors to develop tourism
Thailand, neighbors to develop tourism BANGKOK (AP): Thailand and its three neighbors agreed Friday to jointly develop their tourism industries and promote the four countries as a single tourism destination. As part of the deal, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar agreed to ease visa procedures, develop aviation, improve land transportation and boost tourism along the Mekong river, which winds through their territories.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie sells share in Kasei to Mitsubishi
Bakrie sells share in Kasei to Mitsubishi JAKARTA (JP): The extraordinary shareholders meeting of publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers decided on Friday to sell the company's entire stake in chemical producer PT Bakrie Kasei Corporation (BKC) to Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. for US$51.1 million. Bakrie agreed to sell all of its 378,637 shares, or 25.54 percent of BKC, to repay part of the company's debt, that totals $1.052 billion.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly up, rupiah down on importer dollar buying
Asian monies mostly up, rupiah down on importer dollar buying SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies firmed against the dollar Friday, although analysts said the movement was just a temporary blip in the U.S. currency's upward trend. Falling oil prices and domestic monetary announcements lent general support to most regional currencies for the second consecutive day. The Thai baht enjoyed a respite from its recent weakness, gaining on profit-taking by exporters and on capital inflows.
Sat, 07 Oct 2000, 00:00 WIB
Muara Angke fish market haven for fish lovers
Muara Angke fish market haven for fish lovers JAKARTA (JP): A woman repeated her question to the vendor on the sidewalk in front of the fish market in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, to make sure he was offering the correct price for the fish she wanted to buy. "Do you mean Rp 20,000 (US$2.3) each?" 30-year-old Melani asked while examining a bawal fish the size of a frisbee that she had taken from the vendor's plastic tub. "No, I mean Rp 20,000 for four fish, bu (madam)," the vendor replied.