Archive: 10 November 2000
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Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta int'l film festival showcases new Asian cinema
Jakarta int'l film festival showcases new Asian cinema By Dini Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Before bankruptcies swept through Asia in the last years of the 20th century, the millennium was going to be called the Pacific Century. That judgment has been reconsidered. Yet if the spate of Asian films shown at JiFFest this year is any indication of a renaissance -- economically, politically, culturally -- the so- called Far East may be rising after all.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI girl shuttlers crushed in World Junior C'ships
RI girl shuttlers crushed in World Junior C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian girls singles shuttlers failed to make their way to the semifinals of the World Badminton Junior Championships for the Bimantara Cups in Guangzhou, China, on Thursday, sending an alarming message to the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI). Silvi Antarini did not even give enough resistance and she was easily defeated by Chinese Li Wen Yau 1-7, 0-7, 2-7.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Consumers lose confidence in future of economy: Survey
Consumers lose confidence in future of economy: Survey JAKARTA (JP): The consumer confidence index in October fell by 14 percent to 52.2 from 60.6 the previous month, indicating a loss in consumer confidence in the future of the country's economy, according to a survey made by Danareksa Research Institute. "Optimism toward a better life remains high, but its level has plunged," it said, explaining that an index reading above 50 indicates that positive responses outnumber negative ones.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Three killed in latest landslide in Central Java
Three killed in latest landslide in Central Java PURWOREJO, Central Java (JP): Heavy rain over the past two days in Purworejo caused a landslide on Thursday which killed three people, injured six others and destroyed 10 houses, bringing the death toll in the area from landslides to 51. Eyewitnesses said that early on Thursday morning a 60-meter- high hill located in Bapangsari village, Bagelen district, collapsed following torrential rainfall since Wednesday.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Midwife gets 10 years in jail for abortions on 83 women
Midwife gets 10 years in jail for abortions on 83 women BOGOR (JP): The Depok District Court handed down on Thursday a 10-year prison sentence to a midwife for performing abortions on 83 women in three separate maternity clinics in Depok between September 1999 and February 2000. Presiding judge Roki Panjaitan said 49-year-old Habibah L. Yahya was guilty of violating Paragraph 1, Article 80 of Law No. 23/1992 and Law No. 8/1981 and Article 64 of the Criminal Code on abortions.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
More deaths as Acehnese arrive for huge rally
More deaths as Acehnese arrive for huge rally BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least 11 people have been killed as hundreds of thousands of people from five regencies across strife-torn Aceh defied security cordons to arrive at the capital for a planned assembly this weekend. Security officials were quick on Thursday to blame the violence on the enthusiastic crowd.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
APEC faces risk from WTO failure
APEC faces risk from WTO failure By Tony Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Integrating liberalization and economic and technical cooperation objectives into a balanced agenda would sustain the momentum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Brunei, because it would meet the needs of both its developed and developing member countries. The 21 APEC leaders will meet in Brunei from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, only this time it will be different.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Achmad opens ICMI congress
Achmad opens ICMI congress JAKARTA (JP): The third congress of the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) was opened on Thursday by its acting chairman Achmad Tirtosudiro, who stressed the importance of human resources development.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cibinong, Polysindo to finalize debt plans
Cibinong, Polysindo to finalize debt plans JAKARTA (JP): Cement producer PT Semen Cibinong and integrated textile company PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa are expected to finalize their debt restructuring programs by the end of this year, according to the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF). JITF chairman Barcelius Ruru said on Thursday that the two companies' combined debts totaling about $2 billion were part of the private debts which were restructured under the agency's assistance.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Surcharge
Surcharge Correction: The second paragraph of the letter Postal surcharge on Nov. 9 in this column says: "... contrary to the Indonesian Postal Agreement". It should say "... contrary to the International Postal Agreement". We regret the error. --Editor
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Protest mars anniversary
Protest mars anniversary MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Student demonstrations spoiled the ceremony commemorating the 393rd anniversary of the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar held at the legislative council building on Thursday. The protesters claiming to be from the Association of Indonesian Islamic Students's Legal Aid protested against several games which they considered a form of gambling at the fair sponsored by the administration to mark the city's anniversary.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Feisal Tanjung points at Soeharto
Feisal Tanjung points at Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) chief Gen. (ret) Feisal Tanjung testified on Thursday that former president Soeharto implicitly ordered the halt of a free speech forum at the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters in July 1996. The fact was aired by Feisal's lawyer, Col. A.B.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Men told to get into contraception
Men told to get into contraception Padang, West Sumatra: Khoifafh Indar Parawansa, chairwoman of the National Family Planning Board, said one of the major obstacles facing the country's family planning program was the lack of participation and interest on the part of husbands.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Authorities 'serious about arresting Tommy'
Authorities 'serious about arresting Tommy' JAKARTA (JP): Authorities on Thursday were quick to assert their seriousness in the hunt for Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra amid growing public skepticism as a nationwide search was launched for the nation's most wanted fugitive whom they believe is still in the country. Head of the South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Antasari Azhar said police had "intensified the search for Tommy all over the country". "I keep monitoring police efforts up to the minute.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jihad force struggles to shed militant image
Jihad force struggles to shed militant image JAKARTA (JP): Laskar Jihad, an army of Muslim volunteers sent to the conflict zone in Maluku, is trying to shed its image as a bunch of sword-carrying young men, an image it helped to create when the group was established earlier this year.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KONI needs to develop more young athletes
KONI needs to develop more young athletes JAKARTA (JP): In its effort to improve athletes performances and reach higher levels of achievement in international competitions, the Indonesian Sports Council (KONI) needs to develop more young athletes and set priorities on sports featured in the multi-sport events.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
New No. 1 judge appointed in KL
New No. 1 judge appointed in KL KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A former journalist was appointed Malaysia's new top judge by a conference of state sultans Thursday, the national Bernama news agency reported. Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, 63, will become the Chief Justice of the Federal Court, Malaysia's highest court, Bernama cited a statement from the conference as saying. It was not clear when the appointment takes effect.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Chinese PM to visit ASEAN summit
Chinese PM to visit ASEAN summit BEIJING (AFP): Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji will attend an ASEAN summit in Singapore later this month and hold a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Japan and South Korea, officials said on Thursday. "He will also hold an informal trilateral meeting with leaders of Japan and South Korea," foreign ministry spokesman Zhu Bangzao said. China will seek to exchange views on development in East Asia and work for closer cooperation in the region, he said.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP crisis: The poor to be the hardest hit
RP crisis: The poor to be the hardest hit By Michael L. Tan MANILA: No doubt, the Erap resign movement is gaining momentum, but there is a tendency to overrate the clamor for resignation. The large crowds last Saturday at the Edsa Shrine are still a long way off the people power mobilization of 1986. And the eLagda campaign on the Internet to try to gather signatures calling on Erap to resign has reached only 72,000 as of Tuesday, a long way off the target of one million.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Province told to secure UN visit
Province told to secure UN visit JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating minister for political, social and security affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Thursday he had ordered military and police chiefs in East Nusa Tenggara to secure the visit of the UN inquiry team next week.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Over 1 million people displaced nationwide: Govt
Over 1 million people displaced nationwide: Govt JAKARTA (JP): Disaster and unrest have increased the number of internally displaced people in the country to a staggering 1,050,000, officials said on Thursday. The secretary-general of the National Board of Social Welfare (BKSN), Ferry Johannes, said the refugees made up 240,333 families sheltering in 18 provinces, most in the Maluku islands.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
PSM to host Asian Club C'ships
PSM to host Asian Club C'ships MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed the national league champion PSM of Makassar to host the quarterfinals for the eastern Asia zone of the Asian Club Championships next March. As host, PSM will receive some US$75,000 in financial support for accommodation and transportation of AFC officials, referees and participants from Japan, China and South Korea.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 9
Rupiah Rates Nov. 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Justice for Soeharto
Justice for Soeharto Trouble seems always to be just around the corner for the Soeharto family these days. Even as police continued to search for the former president's youngest son, the Jakarta High Court yesterday reversed an earlier decision by the South Jakarta District Court, opening the way for resumption of the corruption trial against the patriarch. The Jakarta High Court also ordered Soeharto's city arrest status to be reinstated.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Nickel market seen in surplus
Nickel market seen in surplus MELBOURNE (Dow Jones): The global nickel market will move into a modest surplus in 2002 after several years in deficit, Peter Johnston, executive general manager nickel at WMC Ltd. (WMC), said on Thursday. On global supply of 1.12 million metric tons and demand of 1.14 million tons in 2000, he estimates a 20,000-ton deficit this year, thinning to a 10,000-ton deficit in 2001.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Agreement on 2,000 buses for city signed
Agreement on 2,000 buses for city signed JAKARTA (JP): Amid doubts over the ability of PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering to produce high quality buses and the uncertainty of their sales, the Jakarta chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday with the company to help market 2,000 Perkasa buses to city bus operators here.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Work on Paper by Eddie Hara, Ivan Sagito, Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda no. 4, Cilandak Timur, Kemang, South Jakarta (Phone: 7806079), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Nov. 23. * Art Oltre la Visione, a Touch of Italian Contemporary Art, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl. Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Nov. 17. * Fine Arts: Kriya Seni 2000, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Crack down planned on tax evaders
Crack down planned on tax evaders JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday it would soon launch a massive crackdown on companies, institutions and individuals suspected of tax crimes. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said the government had found preliminary evidence of tax crimes by "100 institutions and 50 wealthy individuals".
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia crashes in Chess Olympiad
Indonesia crashes in Chess Olympiad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's teams, men and women, failed to score victories at the 11th round of the 34th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul and had to face the fact that its ranking has been dropping. Indonesian men's players had to bow out to Sweden 1.0-3.0 Victory Points (VPs) on Wednesday. Indonesia, which one day earlier finished 34th in overall standing, only finished in the 45th place with a total of 23.5 VPs.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
New S'pore tabloid faces tough fight
New S'pore tabloid faces tough fight SINGAPORE (Reuters): A new English-language newspaper hits Singapore's streets on Friday, but analysts say the Today free tabloid will find it hard to dent the dominance of incumbent Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). Aimed at the city state's commuters, Today will provide a fresh perspective and cheaper advertising, Ernest Wong, chief executive officer of its publisher, state-owned MediaCorp of Singapore (MCS), said on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL opposition party official jailed for illegal assembly
KL opposition party official jailed for illegal assembly KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A leading member of Malaysia's main opposition party was jailed for a month on Thursday after refusing to pay a fine for illegal assembly. "I refuse to make any payment to the oppressive regime of Dr Mahathir," Mahfuz Omar was quoted by his lawyer as saying in reference to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
What happens to smuggled goods?
What happens to smuggled goods? From Kompas The public can follow the success of the Directorate General of Customs in confiscating smuggled goods on the TV news and in the newspapers from time to time. The latest success was at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta on Oct. 10, 2000 when household articles, office equipment, electronic goods and fabrics were confiscated. Recently, Customs has also managed to confiscate luxury cars, decorative lamps, used trucks, firearms, ammunition and narcotics.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
IBRA plans to issue asset-backed bonds
IBRA plans to issue asset-backed bonds SEOUL (Dow Jones): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency is preparing to issue its first asset-backed securities in the first quarter of next year, Amir Sambodo, advisor to IBRA's chairman, said on Thursday. While the details of the issue still have to be finalized, Sambodo noted that IBRA has a total of US$1.5 billion worth of assets to securitize, both in Indonesian rupiah and foreign currencies.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta administration mulls cows to eat waste
Jakarta administration mulls cows to eat waste JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso hinted on Thursday about a plan to use cows at garbage dumps to help reduce the waste problems in the capital. "I think using cows to eat up the garbage will be an advantage for the city because the system will help reduce our waste problems and at the same time feed the cows," Sutiyoso told journalists on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Officers equipped with gas pistols
Officers equipped with gas pistols JAKARTA (JP): The increasing threat of violence faced by City Public Order Agency personnel has led the agency to purchase 100 gas pistols, which are designed to incapacitate people, from the police to aid its staff in dealing with stubborn street traders, homeless people and illegal squatters. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the agency's boss Hadi Utomo said his office had placed the order for the equipment and hoped to receive the delivery very soon.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia plans to raise LNG export to Taiwan
Indonesia plans to raise LNG export to Taiwan JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Thursday that it was planning to export more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan from the Bontang LNG plant in East Kalimantan and the Tangguh plant in Irian Jaya. Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim said that Pertamina was expecting to join a tender for the supply of between 1.5 million tons and 3 million tons of LNG to Taiwan.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tourist visas in Indonesia
Tourist visas in Indonesia Referring to the article published in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 3, 2000 entitled RI ponders fees for visas on arrival, I would like to make the following comments: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that Indonesians had been receiving unfair treatment as they have to pay for entry visas in 47 countries, and, accordingly, we should also require entry visas for tourists visiting Indonesia.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jihad Force clarifies
Jihad Force clarifies With reference to a news report published in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 8, 2000 about the Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah (Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah Jihad Force) in which it is said that Ayip Syafruddin (chairman of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah Communication Forum) failed to produce evidence regarding the partiality of the commander of A Sector of Ambon territory, Col. Agustinus Siwwanto, we wish to clarify that this is not the case.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Separatist flags in Irian Jaya to be lowered after Dec. 1
Separatist flags in Irian Jaya to be lowered after Dec. 1 JAKARTA (JP): From Dec. 2 onward no separatist flags will fly in Irian Jaya, independence supporters and the local authorities agreed on Thursday. "After Dec. 1, the Morning Star flag will no longer fly in public places. All separatist flags must be lowered on the evening of December 1," provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Silvanus Y. Wenas told The Jakarta Post by phone from Jayapura on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah lower on foreign debt repayment, other monies mixed
Rupiah lower on foreign debt repayment, other monies mixed SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Thursday, as market participants search for direction in the absence of a final verdict in the U.S. presidential election. Most Asian currencies opened weaker on expectation of a decline in regional bourses following an overnight decline in U.S. equity markets and a variety of local factors.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Elusive convict and the right to suspect a conspiracy
Elusive convict and the right to suspect a conspiracy The process of arresting businessman Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra is yet another elusive case in bringing the high and mighty to accountability. Criminologist Harkristuti Harkrisnowo shares her views in an interview with The Jakarta Post. The following is an excerpt. Question: How do you see the slow process of the arrest of former president Soeharto's son Tommy?
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Regent asked to stop sand quarrying
Regent asked to stop sand quarrying TANGERANG (JP): Council Speaker of Tangerang Regency, Dadang Kartasasmita, on Thursday asked Regent Agus Djunara to immediately stop the illegal sand quarrying in Sepatan. "The business is against existing regulations and has disturbed many local residents," he said, referring to the strong protest aired by Sepatan people grouped in Formasi (Independent Sepatan Society Forum).
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 9, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,125 0 474,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 120 -5 27,500 Alakasa Industrindo 350 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 950 25 2,540,500 Alter Abadi 200 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 275 -25 50,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,050 0 1,454,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Income tax for expatriates
Income tax for expatriates The recent improvement in President Abdurrahman Wahid's eyesight is evident in his statement pertaining to the abolition of the ministerial decree on higher severance pay. Mr. Wahid states that "foreign people want to help us but we make trouble for them". A real eye opener indeed coming from a man who is considered to be clinically blind!
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Repurchase of QAF shares by Salim 'unethical'
Repurchase of QAF shares by Salim 'unethical' JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Thursday that the repurchase of QAF Pte. Ltd.'s shares this week by the Salim Group was "unethical." Rizal said that although there was no law forbidding Salim to repurchase its assets, it was unethical because the business group had not settled their debts to the government.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pertina might train in Hungary
Pertina might train in Hungary JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) is considering holding its centralized training program for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hungary. The games will be held in Kuala Lumpur. "The training program will be similar to the previous program in Cuba where our boxers have to stay in the country for several months," Pertina's deputy secretary general, Didiet Sudijoto, told reporters Thursday. "Our main concern is the cost.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil ends higher
KL palm oil ends higher KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Thursday on short covering following overnight gains by Chicago soyoil futures, traders said. But business was light as players awaited export data for the first 10 days of November due on Friday. The benchmark January contract ended up 11 ringgit at 850 ringgit ($223.68) a ton. Physical palm oil prices were little changed in thin trading with players also awaiting the November 1-10 export figures.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Imports of oil equipment decline over security
Imports of oil equipment decline over security JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia said on Thursday security concerns were causing a significant decline in imports of equipment for the exploration and production of oil and gas. "We may see a decline of between 20 percent and 25 percent from the previous year," the company's general manager, Kusnia Abdulrachman, said during a break in a meeting with House of Representatives Commission V for industrial and trade affairs.
Fri, 10 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Wardah questioned over illegal rally
Wardah questioned over illegal rally JAKARTA (JP): Coordinator of the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) Wardah Hafidz, and an activist from the Philippines, Ted Anyana, were brought to the City Police Headquarters on Thursday evening for questioning in connection with the continuing rally by dozens of illegal squatters at the City Council compound. An UPC staff member, told The Jakarta Post that his boss and their fellow activist were taken from the compound by some police officers at around 6 p.m.