Archive: 4 November 2000
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Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
State hotel operators HII, Natour to merge
State hotel operators HII, Natour to merge JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned hotel operators, PT Hotel Indonesia International and PT Natour, will be merged into one corporation as part of a consolidation process in anticipation of an initial public offering (IPO) in 2003. Although, the merger will be finalized early next year, the two hotels have already been put under unified management called Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN).
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Suggestions by students
Suggestions by students From Republika This nation is undergoing a hard exam. The latest proof is that the leaders have been challenging each other. The President has challenged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to hold a special session. This challenge was answered by the MPR Speaker and the Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) by asking President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) to resign from the presidency. The President answered "what if I don't want to resign".
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia 'needs more time' for Timor probe
Indonesia 'needs more time' for Timor probe GENEVA (AP): Indonesia deserves "a bit more time" to prove that it is seriously investigating those involved in last year's destruction of East Timor, the United Nations administrator of the territory said Friday. "We're reaching the point where we can make a determination as to whether the Indonesian judiciary is or is not acting on these cases," Sergio Vieira de Mello told reporters.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Central government to guarantee provinces' debts
Central government to guarantee provinces' debts JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Friday the central government would guarantee foreign debts incurred by provincial administrations after the autonomy law takes effect next year. Rizal said a guarantee from the central government was necessary to ease the concerns of foreign creditors about the regions' ability to repay their debts.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Analysts differ on political conflicts
Analysts differ on political conflicts YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political researcher Samsu Rizal Panggabean says that the current political conflict among the political elite was not alarming, while another observer Lambang Trijono is of the opinion that the conflicts could make social and political life in the country stagnate.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's Australia visit useless for Indonesia: Legislators
Gus Dur's Australia visit useless for Indonesia: Legislators JAKARTA (JP): Legislators on Friday strongly reacted to President Abdurrahman Wahid's intention to visit Australia this month, saying the Indonesian leader should delay the visit which was not urgent and likely be unproductive. "The President should listen to the House's official call on him to delay the visit because according to the legislative body, it is not urgent and unfruitful," House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said here on Friday.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government to launch massive health campaign
Government to launch massive health campaign JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health in cooperation with the private sector is set to launch a nationwide campaign in commemoration of the 36th Health Day, designed to promote better health as well as a better relationship between patients and healthcare professionals. "Being healthy is everybody's basic human right," Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi said in a media briefing on Thursday.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia calls on U.S. to reopen its embassy
Indonesia calls on U.S. to reopen its embassy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government is calling on the United States to reopen its embassy here and resume consular services to avoid a possible deterioration of ties between the two countries. Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said on Friday that he had spoken with the U.S.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Income tax of expats
Income tax of expats Referring to the article in The Jakarta Post, on Nov. 1, 2000 on page 1, titled Expats must pay tax for income earned abroad, I would like to clarify some misquotations or misprints. In the second paragraph it is written: "Chief of the office responsible for foreign institutions and individuals ...". It should have been the Head of the Section of Individual Income Tax of BADORA Tax Office.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Food aid for Maluku refugees
Food aid for Maluku refugees AMBON, Maluku: Local authorities began distributing on Friday 500 tons of rice aid from the local social affairs office to some 41,600 refugees in several camps in the area. The disbursement was handled by 90 employees of the provincial Natural Disaster Coordination Unit, the social affairs office, the Ambon mayoralty and several non-governmental organizations.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Messy education budget
Messy education budget Professor Surya in his comment on education in the Pikiran Rakyat, Oct. 20, 2000, states that the Indonesian budget for 2001 is the lowest in the world. Ki Supriyoko's question Is education important? (Pikiran Rakyat, Oct. 18, 2000) supports the comment, implying that he is cynically against the government's policy on education.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Navy reveals plan to fight piracy
Navy reveals plan to fight piracy BANGKA, South Sumatra: The security commander of the Navy's Western Fleet, Rear Adm. Putu Ardana, said on Friday the Navy would establish three operation control centers in Riau, North Sumatra, to battle piracy in the busy Strait of Malacca. The Kuala Lumpur-based International Maritime Bureau said on Wednesday the strait was the most piracy prone area in the world.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso slams subordinates over illegal billboard
Sutiyoso slams subordinates over illegal billboard JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso slammed his subordinates on Friday for allowing the erection of a billboard in a restricted area of the capital and ordered the officials who had allegedly issued the permit to return the billboard owner's money.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's men earn tie, women lose in chess
Indonesia's men earn tie, women lose in chess JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's chess players once again forged a 2-2 tie, this time against Finland, in the sixth round of the 34th Chess Olympics at the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center on Thursday. Playing at the first table, Indonesia's top chess player Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto put on display all his skills by capturing Olli Salmensuu's king in the 28th move.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Airmark's regular services
Airmark's regular services JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned airline company PT Airmark Indonesia denied allegations that the airline was still inoperative, saying that it has already started scheduled flights to Lombok and Sumbawa from Bali. Airmark president Norwel Ismen said on Friday that since receiving its license for scheduled flights in June this year, the company had been serving the three islands four times daily with two 26-seat CASA-212 aircraft.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indosat to raise up to Rp 5t from bond issue
Indosat to raise up to Rp 5t from bond issue JAKARTA (JP): In addition to a bond offering, international telephone call operator PT Indosat will also issue rights shares to help finance its massive expansion plan, the company's top executive said here on Friday. Indosat president Hari Kartana said the planned rights shares would account for about 5 percent of the company's total shares. Details of the rights shares are currently being prepared, he said.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government, BI to curb currency speculation
Government, BI to curb currency speculation JAKARTA (JP): The government and Bank Indonesia have agreed to immediately take measures to help reduce pressure on the ailing rupiah, including limiting speculation.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 3, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,875 25 1,103,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 125 0 100,000 Alakasa Industrindo 435 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 925 50 451,000 Alter Abadi 195 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 300 0 10,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,050 0 147,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian juniors reach quarters of badminton World C'ships
Indonesian juniors reach quarters of badminton World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia ensured its place in the final stage of the team event at the World Junior Badminton Championships on Friday, and will meet Japan on Sunday. In the morning session, second-seed Indonesia defeated the Netherlands 5-0. The country's youngsters also defeated New Zealand 5-0.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Solution to Papua issue still far away: Bishop
Solution to Papua issue still far away: Bishop CARINGIN, Bogor, West Java (JP): A comprehensive solution to the Irian Jaya problem is still far way as both the government and the proindependence Papua Council Presidium (PDP) refuse to budge from their respective positions, Jayapura Bishop Mgr. Leo Laba Ladjar OFM said. Leo criticized the government for not doing enough to break the deadlock while support for the separatist resistance seems to be growing. "Following the appointment of Gen.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors fail to jail Tommy
Prosecutors fail to jail Tommy JAKARTA (JP): The threat to jail former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra by force should he fail to surrender himself proved to be empty on Friday as Tommy was declared "lost" by prosecutors, after he successfully evaded receiving the presidential decree rejecting his plea for pardon. Attorney General Marzuki Darusman, however, said that he believed Tommy had not fled the country and would meet the deadline on Monday.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police told to get tough on drugs
Police told to get tough on drugs SURABAYA: The newly established Anti-Narcotics Movement, during a meeting with the police here on Friday, called for a tougher stance on drug traffickers. "Sterner action is necessary to curb trafficking and prevent the increasing number of drug addicts in the area," the movement's spokesman, Mochtar Moekri, said after the meeting with North Surabaya Police chief Supt. M. Noerjajadi.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Intravenous drug use on rise in SE Asia, says WB
Intravenous drug use on rise in SE Asia, says WB BANGKOK (Agencies): Intravenous drug use is on the rise in Southeast Asia, helping fuel an explosion in the region's HIV- AIDS epidemic, according to a World Bank study released on Friday. Cheap heroin supplies, deepening poverty and social desperation in the wake of the economic crisis, as well as a lack of effective law enforcement, are responsible for the trend, officials said.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia palm oil ends higher but gains capped
Malaysia palm oil ends higher but gains capped KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday on short covering but prices were capped by technical selling, traders said. The benchmark third-month January futures KPOF1] contract ended up 10 ringgit at 864 ringgit (US$227.37) a ton after trading as high as 870. Traders said news that India had yet to decide on raising import duties on edible oils kept the market in positive territory.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Customs foils drug smuggling attempt
Customs foils drug smuggling attempt TANGERANG (JP): Customs and Excise officials at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport foiled on Thursday an attempt to smuggle 40 kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) into the country in three gravestones. The drugs would be worth billions of rupiah on the street. Airport customs official Heru Santoso said on Friday the gravestones were shipped from Kowloon, Hong Kong, and addressed to Jl. Budi Rahayu I No. 5 in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tripartite force to be formed to secure the capital
Tripartite force to be formed to secure the capital JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that a tripartite force, comprising the military, police and city administration, would be permanently deployed to maintain security and order in the capital. Under the new scheme, security affairs in the capital will no longer be solely under the management of the city police headquarters as it will also involve the city military command and city administration.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Relocation of Berlan residents may prevent further clashes
Relocation of Berlan residents may prevent further clashes JAKARTA (JP): Sociologists suggested on Thursday the relocation of residents of the Berlan military housing complex as the most effective way of preventing further violent clashes with residents of neighboring Palmeriam in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Blood is shed in Indonesia
Blood is shed in Indonesia From Republika The famous and historic youth pledge was originally made in the Second Youth Congress held in Jakarta on Oct. 28, 1928 by representatives of youth organizations in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thousand Islands set to get mayoralty status
Thousand Islands set to get mayoralty status JAKARTA (JP): The Thousand Islands district will be elevated in April to mayoral status. "The decision came following the implementation of Jakarta Provincial Administration Law No. 34/1999. The administration is preparing for the establishment of the new mayoralty, by among other things discussing the appointment of administrative officials in the would-be regency," Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
An appeal to 'Aqua'
An appeal to 'Aqua' With the rainy season setting in fast, the usual floods annually occurring in the city streets can be a nightmare for Jakartans. A reason that contributes to flooding is clogged gutters. In most canals around the city, one can see many used plastic water bottles blocking the drainage of water. It appears that the recycling of water bottles has not been effective. Second, plastic is not biogradable for hundreds of years.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rony shatters Wong's dream in badminton meet
Rony shatters Wong's dream in badminton meet JAKARTA (JP): The US$150,000 Asian Badminton Championships saw men's singles second seed Wong Choon Hann of Malaysia crash in the quarterfinals to unseeded Rony Agustinus of Indonesia, leaving the way open for top seed Taufik Hidayat to try for the crown. Host Indonesia was ensured a title in the mixed doubles as it managed to create an all-Indonesian semifinals.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur deplores violent reaction to resignation calls
Gus Dur deplores violent reaction to resignation calls JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday blasted the violent nature in which those who support him have reacted in response to calls for his resignation. The President appealed to his supporters to remain calm despite the criticism against him.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Reconstruction of JSX bomb blast
Reconstruction of JSX bomb blast JAKARTA (JP): The reconstruction of the Sept. 13 bomb blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building in South Jakarta was scheduled to be carried out on Saturday, Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Supt. Harry Montolalu said. "The reconstruction will take place at the auto repair shop and the JSX building," Harry said, while referring to the Krung Baro Motor auto repair shop in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, which was allegedly the site for assembling the bomb.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
President doesn't object to my meeting, says Kwik
President doesn't object to my meeting, says Kwik JAKARTA (JP): Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie continued his push for a meeting between top legislators to discuss the state of the nation, and received a nod of approval from the President on Friday. Speaking to reporters after meeting with Abdurrahman at the presidential palace, Kwik claimed the President had not objected to the meeting.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
China No.2 aircraft market
China No.2 aircraft market SHANGHAI (Reuters): China will be the world's biggest commercial aviation market outside the United States over the next 20 years, U.S. aircraft giant Boeing Co said on Friday. The official Xinhua news agency quoted Boeing's Vice President of Commercial Marketing Randy Baseler as telling a news conference for Chinese journalists he expected China's air traffic exceed the global average rate of growth by far. A Boeing spokesman confirmed the comment.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gunboat diplomacy employed since early invasion of Java
Gunboat diplomacy employed since early invasion of Java By Joesoepadi JAKARTA (JP): In search of recognition and submission from other surrounding kingdoms in 1293 A.D., Kublai Khan, an emperor of the great Mongolese-Chinese kingdom and a grandson of the notorious Genghis Khan, dispatched an expedition of gunboats loaded with weaponry and troops to Java island. One recalcitrant king challenging his obsession was Kertanegara, the last great king of Singosari kingdom in East Java.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mounting resignations signal implosion of Estrada Cabinet
Mounting resignations signal implosion of Estrada Cabinet By Amando Doronila MANILA: The resignation of Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas III from the Cabinet is a crippling blow to the Estrada administration. It is expected to touch off a chain of resignations, including the defection of the President's team of economic managers, signaling the implosion of the Cabinet.
Sat, 04 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., 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. * Photo Ordinary People, by Deniek G.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Edwin named new IBRA chief
Edwin named new IBRA chief JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Friday that he had appointed Edwin Gerungan, a career banker, as the new head of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). Speaking after Friday prayers in Ciganjur, South Jakarta, Abdurrahman said that his move was aimed at accelerating the country's bank restructuring process. "IBRA should be agile and brave enough to take action ... that's why I have named Edwin Gerungan (as new IBRA chief)," Abdurrahman said.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
No FPI protest at City Hall
No FPI protest at City Hall JAKARTA (JP): The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) members did not show up to stage a protest at the compound of City Hall as was expected. Dozens of police officers stood guard at the compound immediately after the Friday prayers. The security officers had closed the compound's front gate while barbed wires were also put behind the fence. However, until 3 p.m. none of the FPI members showed up.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
IBRA gets new chief
IBRA gets new chief The market should be pleasantly surprised by the official confirmation on Friday that Edwin Gerungan, a former Citibank Indonesia executive, and not the widely-tipped former state banker Widigdo Sukarman, will replace Cacuk Sudarijanto as the chief of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). The naming of Edwin as the fifth chairman of the 32 month-old agency should bring a sigh of relief to the markets.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
The Chinese, a vital part of Batavia
The Chinese, a vital part of Batavia By Ida Indawati Khouw The Chinese, who traditionally have been unfairly considered "outsiders", have played a major role is shaping Batavia. This 63rd article on old and protected buildings in Jakarta briefly recalls the role the Chinese played. JAKARTA (JP): Many large cities have a neighborhood that is called China Town but Batavia's (old Jakarta) China Town was unique in that it dominated the city.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Confidence helps Rony oust seeded Wong
Confidence helps Rony oust seeded Wong JAKARTA (JP): Confidence can be a very powerful weapon for a shuttler facing off against a higher-ranked opponent. Indonesia's Rony Agustinus proved this on Friday, with his self-confidence raising the level of his play to the point where he was able to overcome second seed Wong Choon Hann of Malaysia. "I was sure that I would win the match. If I didn't have such confidence, I wouldn't win any of my matches," he said during a postmatch media conference.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Liberalization message in telecoms law
Liberalization message in telecoms law By Winahyo Soekanto DENPASAR (JP): The media recently raised again the issue of possible acquisition of Indosat by state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom. The deal, if it comes through, could become a significant financial source for the government as the value of its 65 percent slice of Indosat shares could reach US$700 million.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Step inside 'Being John Malkovich' for alternative fun
Step inside 'Being John Malkovich' for alternative fun By Hartoyo Pratiknyo JAKARTA (JP): Those who subscribe to the credo that suspension of disbelief is a major element of the filmmaker's art should make it a point to see Being John Malkovich, which will be shown Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Djakarta Theater. One of 117 entries in the ongoing Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest), the film is easily one of the weirdest and most impossible movies made in recent years.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asia Pulp & Paper debt plan delay hurts bonds
Asia Pulp & Paper debt plan delay hurts bonds JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Asia Pulp & Paper's silence over a plan to restructure part of its huge $10 billion debt to head off a funding crunch has raised fears that the company may not move ahead with the deal, analysts say. Singapore-based APP's bond prices have fallen sharply this year on worries the company's paper businesses in Indonesia and China aren't making enough cash to repay $2 billion in debt coming due before the end of next year.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Debt restructuring via JITF will enjoy a 30 percent tax discount
Debt restructuring via JITF will enjoy a 30 percent tax discount JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue a new tax ruling allowing indebted companies to enjoy a 30 percent income tax discount if their restructuring process is mediated via the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF), a senior tax official said.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Youths shine at short film festival
Youths shine at short film festival By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Two important cinema events passed without much fanfare in the capital last week, the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) School of TV and Film's annual national short film competition and the 2nd Indonesian Independent Video Film Festival. IKJ chose four best short films from among 20 titles vying for the school's awards this year.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
National Park threatened
National Park threatened From Kompas The problem resulting from the construction of the short cut road from Alas Purwo National Park to Plengkung at Banyuwangi based on a perfunctory proposal and backed by the "special troops" of a political party, hasn't been settled yet, but the Betiri National Park near Jember, which is adjacent to the first mentioned park, has been damaged.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 3
Rupiah Rates Nov. 3 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Regional hospitals form association
Regional hospitals form association JAKARTA (JP): A national meeting of state-owned regional hospitals agreed on Friday to form the Association of Regional Hospitals (Arsada) in anticipation of the enactment of the autonomy law in January. Unanimously voted in as chairman of the new association was Umar Wahid, director of East Jakarta's Pasar Rebo Regional Hospital.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Death penalty sought for French national
Death penalty sought for French national DENPASAR, Bali (JP): State prosecutors demanded on Friday that the Denpasar District Court hand down the death penalty to a French national for trying to smuggle 3.8 kilograms of hashish into the island of Bali. It was the first time the death penalty had been demanded over a drug trafficking case in Bali.