Archive: 3 November 2000
63 articles found
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Failure of a development plan
Failure of a development plan By Sri Edi Swasono JAKARTA (JP): We have failed in the past three decades to correct the existing uneven development. Instead, our national development plan has, intentionally or otherwise, brought about wide gaps among regions. We have adopted national development programs which ignored the fact that Indonesia is a unique archipelago -- pluralistic and rich in local specifics -- facing multidimensional challenges.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian shuttlers dominate JVC Asian Badminton C'ships
Indonesian shuttlers dominate JVC Asian Badminton C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Seeded players tumbled in the second day of the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships at the Senayan Indoor Stadium on Thursday with the biggest upset being the ousting of Indonesian women's singles second seed Lidya Djaelawidjaja. Meanwhile, men's singles seeds Luo Yigang of China, and Lee Hyun-il and Park Tae-sang of South Korea also had to bow out early.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tommy denied pardon
Tommy denied pardon JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid refused on Thursday to pardon former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, and officials said Tommy would be taken by force if he refused to begin serving his 18-month jail term for corruption on Friday. "Today a presidential decree was signed...
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
The rights of a patient
The rights of a patient Referring to the letter Offended doctor cancels operation published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 10, 2000, I would like to make several comments. In her letter Ms. Wulandari lamented that Dr. P violated his code of conduct by canceling her mother's operation and demanding her mother be taken home for unclear reasons. Actually Ms. Wulandari could file a complaint with the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) or the Medical Ethics Code Council.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Religious differences must be accepted, say leaders
Religious differences must be accepted, say leaders BOGOR, West Java (JP): Nationwide acceptance of religious differences is a prerequisite for ensuring harmony among religious communities and the efforts to build the country's civil society anew. A. Malik Fadjar, deputy chairman of Muhammadiyah, the country's second largest Muslim organization, said a flurry of sectarian conflicts recently had a lot to do with the public's denial of the fact that numerous religions exist here.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Criteria set for debtors seeking tax relief
Criteria set for debtors seeking tax relief JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) Bacelius Ruru said on Wednesday that companies whose debt restructuring process was mediated through the task force must meet certain criteria to enjoy a tax relief facility. Ruru said the criteria included the companies' prospects for survival in the post-restructuring period.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to limit number of Chinese tourists
Indonesia to limit number of Chinese tourists JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika said on Thursday that Indonesia would limit the flow of tourists from China as the country's tourism "resources" were still inadequate to handle them.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso finally endorses taxi hike
Sutiyoso finally endorses taxi hike JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso, to the surprise of many, finally gave his approval to the 45 percent taxi fare hike proposed by city taxi operators. But, the governor stressed that the city administration would not require all taxi companies to comply with the new fare. "We will not force all taxi companies to raise their fares.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso satisfied with district performance
Sutiyoso satisfied with district performance JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso expressed his satisfaction on Thursday after finding that City Hall employees at district levels had been very responsive to his commitment to improve public services. After his inspections of the Kebayoran Lama and Pondok Pinang district heads' offices in South Jakarta, Sutiyoso said all the staffers in charge of health, burials, identity (ID) cards and building permits had shown remarkable work.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Governor to be firm against unlawful acts
Governor to be firm against unlawful acts JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday police would prevent any groups from taking action against nightspots which remained open during Ramadhan. "The Jakarta Police chief has guaranteed that groups who defy the regulation and raid the nightspots will face stern measures," Sutiyoso said. "The groups that raid these places should ask themselves whether their actions are supported by the general public.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL investor eyes Rp 6 trillion toll road project
KL investor eyes Rp 6 trillion toll road project JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia's DRB-Hi Com is considering financing the long delayed construction of the Rp 6 trillion (about US$674 million) worth Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) project, state- owned toll road company PT Jasa Marga said on Thursday. Jasa Marga president Wiyoga Adiwasito said the Malaysian company had signed a memorandum of understanding early this year and he hoped the work on the toll road project would resume next year.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Forex reserves rise again
Forex reserves rise again JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves rose to US$28.72 billion in the week ended Oct. 31 from $28.33 billion the previous week, according to the latest data issued by the central bank on Thursday. The central bank attributed the increase to oil export revenue and the disbursement of a foreign loan. The level of reserve funds was recorded at Rp 97.54 trillion, rising from Rp 94.80 trillion the week before, the central bank said.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Edi Waluyo elected chairman
Edi Waluyo elected chairman JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker Edi Waluyo was elected as Chairman of the Indonesian City Councillors Association on Thursday. The association, an umbrella for the councillors from the country's 26 provinces, will function as a communication forum, especially to discuss issues on regional autonomy.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government says it will maintain control of rice imports
Government says it will maintain control of rice imports JAKARTA (JP): The government would continue to control the import of rice despite its commitment to liberalize the rice trade, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said here on Thursday. Rizal, who still holds the post of chief of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), said measures such as import tariffs were still necessary to prevent Indonesia from being flooded with cheap imported rice, especially at rice harvest time.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Film on Prophet Moses
Film on Prophet Moses From Media Indonesia I regret very much SCTV's airing of a film on the prophet Moses, particularly because in one of its scenes the prophet kissed a woman who was being tempted by some men when she was getting water. I am of the hope this kind of thing will never happen again. In my opinion, a scene like that will stain the sacredness of the image of a prophet. I believe SCTV should be more professional and careful in its selection of movies to air. NURLINA Jakarta
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Teti refuses questioning without lawyers
Teti refuses questioning without lawyers JAKARTA (JP): Teti Nursetiati, wife of the main suspect in the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal Alip Agung Suwondo, will never attend a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) over the scandal without her lawyers, lawyer Denny Azani B. Latief said on Thursday. "Ibu Teti will give a statement to the House's special committee only if we are with her.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Graphic Setengah Abad Seni Grafis Indonesia, at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, West Jakarta (Phone: 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Nov. 4. * 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.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
What's on the Jakarta International Film Festival
What's on the Jakarta International Film Festival JAKARTA (JP): The following are titles, screening venues, show times and a synopsis of the films to be screened on Saturday. Cyclo, Senayan 21, 1 p.m. Directed by Tran Anh Hung, the award-winning 1995 Vietnamese film shows the city of Saigon today which is bound by crime, violence, weird sex and madness. Director Hung earlier made the highly acclaimed Scent of the Green Papaya. Taxandria, Senayan 21, 3:55 p.m.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil boycott latest woe for producers
Palm oil boycott latest woe for producers NEW DELHI (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian palm oil producers, faced with record high stock levels and depressed prices, may yet receive another blow. An ongoing campaign to boycott imported palm oil in the Indian state of Kerala is finding popular support. Kerala consumes predominantly coconut oil, not quite palm oil's substitute.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL discusses plan for bridge to S'pore
KL discusses plan for bridge to S'pore KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia gave further details on Thursday of a proposed futuristic bridge to replace the causeway linking it to Singapore. The bridge and associated developments, which will cost a total of two billion ringgit (US$526 million), will cover 60.93 hectares, said Abdul Ghani Othman, chief minister of Johor state, which borders Singapore.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Children express pain and sadness through play
Children express pain and sadness through play By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Come one, come all to Taman Ismail Marzuki this Sunday afternoon to witness children from conflict-ravaged Pontianak in West Kalimantan express their pain and sadness over the ethnic violence that has claimed many lives. The nine children, together with 24 Jakarta street children, who are also no strangers to violence, will stage a free performance titled Voices of the Next Generation at 2 p.m.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
LPG, lubricant prices hiked
LPG, lubricant prices hiked JAKARTA (JP): State owned oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Thursday that it had raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 40 percent and the prices of 244 types of lubricants by an average of below 40 percent as of Nov. 3, 2000. Pertamina said that the price of LPG rose to Rp 2,100 per kilogram (about 23 U.S. cents) from Rp 1,500 per kilogram.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Captivating Indonesian films at 2nd JiFFest
Captivating Indonesian films at 2nd JiFFest By Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the second Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest), which runs from Nov. 3 to Nov. 12, are living up to their commitment to show local films. At least 15 Indonesian films and videos will be shown during the festival. They fall into several categories: New Indonesian Cinema; Focus on Garin Nugroho; and Issues on Contemporary Islamic Culture.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
The huge loan scam
The huge loan scam The dragging dispute between the government (finance ministry) and Bank Indonesia (central bank) over the extension of Rp 144.5 trillion (US$15.88 billion) in emergency liquidity credits to distressed banks during the peak of the financial crisis between late 1997 and January, 1999, could become a new major obstacle to the development of a stable financial system.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake jolts Wamena
Earthquake jolts Wamena WAMENA, Irian Jaya: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted the town of Wamena, some 290 southwest of Jayapura, capital of Irian Jaya at 6:07 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday. There was no immediate report of casualties, Antara said Thursday. Chief of the meteorological and geophysics (BMG) station in Irian Jaya Heri Saroso said the quake, with epicenter 130 km east of here and 33 kilometers underground, was strongly felt by locals.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Drug abuse on the rise in Bandung
Drug abuse on the rise in Bandung BANDUNG: The number of narcotic-related cases in the West Java's capital of Bandung has been increasing during the last three years, police records indicate. Bandung Regional Police chief Sr. Supt. Timur Pradopo, quoting from the record, said on Thursday that there were 60 cases in 1998 and 171 cases in 1999.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia palm oil prices end down
Malaysia palm oil prices end down KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures gave back their morning gains and closed lower on Thursday as the market was dragged down by talk that India would announce a hike in import duties on edible oils very soon, traders said. The benchmark third-month January futures KPOF1] contract ended down five ringgit at 854 ringgit ($224.74) a ton after trading as low as 847.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Consortiums eye 49% stake in Soekarno-Hatta
Consortiums eye 49% stake in Soekarno-Hatta JAKARTA (JP): Two foreign international airport consortiums are eying a 49 percent stake in Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, an official at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said on Thursday. The director general of air communications, Soenaryo Yosopratomo, said the two were the consortium of Schiphol Airport of the Netherlands and the British Airport Authority, and the consortium of Aeroport de Paris and Germany's GTM.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
SIA crash inquiries raise more questions than answers
SIA crash inquiries raise more questions than answers TAIPEI (Agencies): Early inquiries into the Singapore Airlines crash here raised more questions than answers, after investigators said on Thursday they had found no trace that the plane rolled across the grass separating two parallel runways.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cecilia's fate remains unknown
Cecilia's fate remains unknown JAKARTA (JP): The fate of an Indonesian passenger on the ill- fated Singapore Airlines (SQ) flight 006 which crashed on takeoff in Taipei on Tuesday is still unknown. Singapore Airlines' officials still could not confirm whether Cecilia Halim is one of the 79 victims who died aboard the Boeing 747-400 at Chiang Kai-shek International Airport despite the fact that she was not among those being treated in hospital.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian men's team ties 2-2 with Canada
Indonesian men's team ties 2-2 with Canada JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's chess team had another tie 2-2 with the Canadians in the fifth round of the 34th Chess Olympics at Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul on Wednesday. Indonesian senior men's chess player Edhi Handoko made his first turn against Alexandre Lesiege which ended in a draw in the 48th move.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers offended by police chief
Lawyers offended by police chief MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Hundreds of lawyers grouped in three associations in the province of South Sulawesi threatened to file a lawsuit against the provincial police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Jacob for his slanderous statements. Andi Rudiyanto Asapa, spokesman for the lawyers said the police general's expression Pengacara Maju Tak Gentar Membela Yang Bayar (lawyers won't hesitate to defend whoever pays them) offended them.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia ponders fees for visas on arrival
Indonesia ponders fees for visas on arrival JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday that the government was considering charging fees for the issuing of visas upon arrival for tourists from 47 countries, which have long enjoyed the visa-free facility granted by Indonesia. He said the scheme was being discussed with the office of the Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs pending a cabinet decision.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Regional tensions may hurt S'pore as gateway to SE Asia
Regional tensions may hurt S'pore as gateway to SE Asia SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's role as the gateway for investment in Southeast Asia could be damaged by persistent economic and political troubles in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, American Express Bank Chief Economist John Calverley said Thursday. Singapore itself has rebounded solidly from the Asian financial crisis, and its financial institutions are the strongest in the region," Calverley said.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
S'pore port retains 'world's busiest' crown
S'pore port retains 'world's busiest' crown SINGAPORE (AFP): The port of Singapore remained the world's busiest last year in terms of shipping tonnage, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in its 1999 annual report released Thursday. During the year, more than 141,000 vessels, totaling 877 million gross tons called at the port. The arrival rate averaged one vessel every 3.75 minutes.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Doctor says autopsy OK'd by relatives
Doctor says autopsy OK'd by relatives JAKARTA (JP): A forensic expert dismissed on Thursday the allegation that doctors unlawfully performed an autopsy on murder victim Fernando Helio Parada, saying the autopsy was approved by the victim's family. "The family said in a letter that they agreed to the autopsy. But the letter was taken by those who ran amok at the morgue on Monday. "So we don't have any real evidence.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Congress resolution on Anwar 'unacceptable'
U.S. Congress resolution on Anwar 'unacceptable' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian minister criticized on Thursday an appeal by U.S. legislators for a new trial "under fair and transparent procedures" for jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim. The resolution by seven members of the House of Representatives was unacceptable and politically motivated, said Rais Yatim, a minister responsible for legal affairs. Local newspapers said the resolution, submitted on Oct.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
S. Korean leader to visit Brunei
S. Korean leader to visit Brunei SEOUL (AFP): South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung will visit Brunei from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, officials said on Thursday. At the APEC summit set for Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, Kim plans to ask member states to support North Korea's membership to the regional body, they said. On the sidelines of the summit, Kim also plans to hold talks with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on stabilizing crude oil supply, U.S.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 2, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,850 50 297,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 125 5 70,000 Alakasa Industrindo 435 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875 0 184,500 Alter Abadi 195 -15 7,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 300 20 13,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,050 0 138,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Property seized over tax evasion
Property seized over tax evasion JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Mayoralty confiscated several pieces of property on Thursday due to the owners' failure to pay taxes for three years, resulting in nearly Rp 150 million (US$15,789) in losses to the city. West Jakarta Mayor Sarimun Hadisaputra said the confiscated property, consisting of a parcel of land and two small buildings belonging to two separate companies, were seized because the land and building taxes had not been paid.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah slightly down late as Asian monies mostly higher
Rupiah slightly down late as Asian monies mostly higher JAKARTA (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah weakened slightly late Thursday, barely reacting to a slew of news throughout the day as it showed signs of resuming its downward trend following a strong rebound over the past two days, dealers said. The market reacted with indifference to the potential arrest of former President Soeharto's youngest son, after he defied a summons by prosecutors to begin serving his prison term for corruption.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Underdog Iwawaki stuns Lidya, entertains badminton lovers
Underdog Iwawaki stuns Lidya, entertains badminton lovers JAKARTA (JP): When her name was called, everybody at the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships at Senayan Indoor Stadium expected an easy victory for second seed Lidya Djaelawidjaja of Indonesia. When underdog Fumi Iwawaki walked onto the court, she brought with her only two rackets, a towel and a black leather wallet, and her clothes seemed too big for her skinny frame. Her appearance elicited some laughter from the crowd.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Suspects in bombing case lose suit against police
Suspects in bombing case lose suit against police JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court rejected on Thursday the lawsuit filed by 22 suspects in the September bombing at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building which challenged the City Police's manner of arresting them. Judge Soedarto said the police had lawfully arrested the suspects accordingly to Article 77 of the Criminal Code Procedures (KUHAP) on the district court's authority to try a case and to issue a verdict over the case.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Unocal develops Mahoni
Unocal develops Mahoni JAKARTA (JP): American oil and gas company Unocal Indonesia has initiated oil production at its Mahoni field in Balikpapan Bay, East Kalimantan. The company said in a statement that it is producing 4,700 barrels of oil per day (bpd) from one well in the field and is planning to increase the output by developing another three wells there by year-end.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur to make Australia visit later this month
Gus Dur to make Australia visit later this month JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Thursday that his visit to Australia would go ahead at the end of this month despite criticism from the House of Representatives. "God willing, I will visit Australia at the end of this month to explain everything about our relationship," he told a group of provincial legislators during a meeting at the Bina Graha presidential office.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Akbar concerned by spread of political conflicts
Akbar concerned by spread of political conflicts JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung joined on Thursday in voicing his concern about the possibility of massive conflict between followers of the country's largest Muslim organizations as a result of continuous bickering among the political elite.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian woman kills six with sword
Malaysian woman kills six with sword KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian woman killed six people, including four young children, after running amok with a sword on Thursday, police said. A 33-year-old woman was detained after the killings at Miri in the eastern state of Sarawak on Borneo island, said local chief of detectives Victor Gopal.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
JAL starts Vietnam flights
JAL starts Vietnam flights TOKYO (DPA): Japan's largest carrier, Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday it started flying two weekly non-stop flights from Tokyo's Narita Airport to Ho Chi Minh City, in response to the increase of Japanese business and tourist travel to Vietnam. The new service is operated as a code share with Vietnam Airlines. It was the first direct flight service from and to Narita for the two airlines.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Defeat in friendly has 'no side effects'
Defeat in friendly has 'no side effects' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer team coach Nandar Iskandar is still optimistic that the poor result of his players in a friendly match against Singapore will not affect them psychologically. Indonesia bowed out to defending champion Singapore 0-1 Wednesday prior to the 2000 Tiger Cup which kicks off Nov. 5 in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand. He also defended his team's poor performance saying that the result had not revealed his team's strength.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
I have never been Megawati's advisor
I have never been Megawati's advisor In his interview with The Jakarta Post of Oct. 31, Mr. Arbi Sanit said: "Her advisor is still Kwik (Kian Gie), the supposedly unsuccessful coordinating minister for the economy and industry". Not only is it untrue that I am "still" the advisor of Mrs. Megawati, but I have never been her advisor.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cancel taxi fare increase
Cancel taxi fare increase From Warta Kota As a night student who must utilize taxi service, I was surprised to hear our City Councillors had approved the proposal to increase taxi fares, when it has been rejected by society and taxi drivers. This decision is clearly harmful to customers who have to take taxies as a result of the very poor transportation system in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rock the nite away with the 'Rockestra'
Rock the nite away with the 'Rockestra' JAKARTA (JP): Three rock groups--Slank, GIGI and Dewa--will share the stage tonight (Friday) at the Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center. It is indeed a rare occasion considering the venue, but what will make the night special is that an orchestra will back them up. It is another venture of Erwin Gutawa, a fan of the three groups, after he succeeded in doing it with other singers, such as Chrisye.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI to send lone boxer to c'ship
RI to send lone boxer to c'ship JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesia has decided to send only one boxer to the Junior World Boxing Championship in Budapest later this week, a boxing official said on Thursday. Duddysyah Bahari from Bali will be the sole Indonesian boxer to take part in the championship to start on Saturday, the head of the technical commission of the Indonesian Boxing Association, Ferry Moniaga, said.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Muslims must find better ways of expressing ire at U.S.
Indonesian Muslims must find better ways of expressing ire at U.S. Groups of Indonesian Muslims, enraged by Washington's stance in the Middle East violence, conducted earlier this week a hunt for Americans staying in Surakarta, Central Java. Azzam Tamimi, a researcher at the University of Westminster's Center for the Study of Democracy, lent his views in the following e-mail interview.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Defense pact
Defense pact Nobody can blame the Defense Minister, Moch. Mahfud MD, for lacking imagination in his honest effort to build up a defense mechanism around this archipelagic republic. His proposal to set up a new intelligence ring around his ministry and around the presidency shows his creative mind, but the idea has been rejected outright by those more experienced in the military and civil intelligence work as being unnecessary and energy wasting.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Embassy to remain closed pending further assessment
U.S. Embassy to remain closed pending further assessment JAKARTA (JP): There remains no confirmation on when public services at the United States Embassy here will resume as sources said an assessment on when to open the embassy will be made on Monday. "The embassy will make an evaluation on Monday (on whether it will reopen the office the following day)," a source told The Jakarta Post on Thursday. Citing security reasons, the embassy closed its public services on Nov. 25.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rates Nov. 2
Rupiah rates Nov. 2 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Assimilation slow for Chinese-Indonesians
Assimilation slow for Chinese-Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): The assimilation of Indonesians of Chinese descent remains inert because there remains a lack of historical, social, economic and cultural understanding of the nation's history. "For example, many Chinese-Indonesians and non-Chinese do not know that their ancestors fought hand-in-hand against the Dutch colonialists," said sociologist Mely G. Tan, who helped organize a three-day seminar on the issue.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Senior Supreme Court official questioned over bribery case
Senior Supreme Court official questioned over bribery case JAKARTA (JP): A senior Supreme Court official was questioned on Wednesday by investigators from the government-appointed Joint Team to Eradicate Corruption (TGPK) as a suspect in a bribery case. Supreme Court secretary-general Pranowo and Supreme Court director for criminal cases, Djoko Sarwoko, said on Thursday that the Supreme Court Director for Administrative Cases, Zainal Agus, had been questioned by prosecutors over the matter.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Taksin says he is forgetful, not corrupt
Taksin says he is forgetful, not corrupt BANGKOK (Agencies): Telecoms tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra, widely tipped to be Thailand's next premier, denied he was corrupt in an interview broadcast on Thursday, but he said he might be guilty of forgetfulness in his business dealings. Thaksin is under investigation by the National Counter Corruption Committee (NCCC) for failing to declare stakes in 17 companies.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
GAM kills two police
GAM kills two police BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Armed rebels launched separate attacks in North Aceh on Wednesday evening, leaving three people dead and three others injured, a police officer said on Thursday. North Aceh Police chief Supt. Abadan Bangko said two police officers, Sgt. Sulaiman and Sgt. Zulkarnaen from the Tanah Pasir and Kutamakmur police subprecincts, respectively, were among the fatalities. Abadan said the two sergeants were off duty when they were gunned down.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Time to mend ties
Time to mend ties Relations between Indonesia and the United States took an odd turn (Wednesday). Jakarta demonstrators protested in favor of reopening the U.S. embassy rather than closing it but this didn't restore normal ties between old friends who aren't getting along these days. Indications are that things will get worse for some time. This is regrettable, especially as they have no serious disputes of substance. The U.S.
Fri, 03 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government to get tough on Papuan task force
Government to get tough on Papuan task force JAKARTA (JP): Local authorities vowed on Thursday to take stern measures against the proindependence Papuan taskforce who have commandeered a government-owned provincial art building as their headquarters. "Their time is up, but we'll try persuasive measures first so as to avoid possible casualties," Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. S.Y. Wenas told The Jakarta Post by telephone from Jayapura.