Archive: 11 February 2000
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Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Armed men harass elderly lady
Armed men harass elderly lady JAKARTA (JP): A group of 10 men armed with knives stormed onto the property of a 65-year-old woman in South Jakarta on Wednesday and abruptly removed some of her outdoor furniture, witnesses and a police officer said.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Komatsu names first local president
Komatsu names first local president JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed heavy machinery manufacturer PT Komatsu Indonesia appointed its first Indonesian president in an extraordinary shareholders meeting on Thursday.The Japanese parent company and principal shareholder, Komatsu Ltd.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Rape incidence up in S. Sumatra
Rape incidence up in S. Sumatra PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police on Thursday revealed that the number of reported rape cases in the province last year had seen a mild increase from 85 cases to 102.Provincial Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
E. Timor formally replaces Indonesia in Timor Gap
E. Timor formally replaces Indonesia in Timor Gap CANBERRA (AP): East Timor has replaced Indonesia as Australia's partner in a treaty sharing the resource-rich Timor Sea bed, the Australian government announced late Thursday.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Hikes in minimum wage between 5% and 55%
Hikes in minimum wage between 5% and 55% JAKARTA (JP): The increases in regional minimum wages taking effect on April 1 will be determined independently by respective provinces, with Aceh so far proposing the highest increase of 54.97 percent and West Java the lowest at 5.13 percent.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Singapore Internet portal expands into Indonesia
Singapore Internet portal expands into Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Singapore-based Internet search engine portal Catcha Group announced on Thursday the operation of its Indonesian branch, Catcha.co.id.Catcha Group chief operating officer and cofounder Nic Lim said Catcha.co.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Agus Isrok still an active member of military: Widodo
Agus Isrok still an active member of military: Widodo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo AS disclosed on Thursday that his institution has not yet discharged Second Lt. Agus Isrok, the son of a four-star Army general, over his alleged role in a drug case.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
No change in Asian Cup venue
No change in Asian Cup venue KUWAIT (AP): Israeli bombing of power stations will not affect the Asian Cup finals, which will be staged in Lebanon in October by "candlelight" if necessary, the president of the Olympic Council of Asia said in remarks published Wednesday.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 10, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 0 148,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 725 -25 243,500 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 500 Alfa...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
RI-Malaysia Davis Cup tie to be held in KL
RI-Malaysia Davis Cup tie to be held in KL JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will lose the home-court advantage in its second round Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group II match against Malaysia in April, as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has named Kuala Lumpur to host the event.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
New hope for Indonesia's forests
New hope for Indonesia's forestsBy John Keating JAKARTA (JP): The recent meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) promises to usher in a new era for the numerous, often diverse forests of Indonesia. On Tuesday, Feb.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Seeds cruise in tennis event
Seeds cruise in tennis event JAKARTA (JP): There were no surprises as top players reached the quarterfinals of the men's and women's Niaga Cigna Open 2000 at Senayan tennis complex on Thursday.In the men's singles, top seeded Suhendar Dinata beat Irwan Radjab 6-4, 6-1 to meet Yusmawan Fahmi on...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Military sets deadline for Sudjono's arrest
Military sets deadline for Sudjono's arrest BANDUNG (JP): Chief of Siliwangi Military Command Maj. Gen. Slamet Supriyadi has ordered the provincial military police to capture Lt. Col. Sudjono, an Aceh massacre suspect, within a week.The provincial military spokesman Lt. Col.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Telecom, IT expo in May
Telecom, IT expo in May JAKARTA (JP): About 150 information technology companies from around the world are expected to attend the International Telecommunications and Information Technology Expo, to be held here from May 11 to May 14.Event organizer Moh.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
PON still needed to recruit Asiad, Olympic athletes
PON still needed to recruit Asiad, Olympic athletes JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) officials said they still consider the National Games (PON) necessary for recruiting young athletes to join the national team, but regulations and sport categorizations needed to be improved.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 10, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,239.00 7,311.00Australian dollar 1 4,578.67 4,627.86Austrian schilling 1 522.08 527.80Belgian franc 1 178.09 180.04Brunei dollar 1 4,279.38 4,324.50Canadian dollar 1 5,007.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Living an unending nightmare
Living an unending nightmare Thank you for printing the article Liliana, one of the victims of savagery that devastated E. Timor on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000. This matter-of-fact presentation and the heart-rending picture of the little girl tell the whole story of what it is like to be an Indonesian...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
TNI plans to add personnel, weapons
TNI plans to add personnel, weapons JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) unveiled on Thursday a plan to enhance its arsenal and manpower reserves in a bid to address the escalating threats of security disturbances and social unrest in the country.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Governor rejects plan for PPD management handover
Governor rejects plan for PPD management handover JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Thursday the House of Representatives (DPR) plan to transfer the management of the state-owned city bus company PPD to the city administration as the company is in poor financial condition.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Yogya's Masjid Gede has colorful history
Yogya's Masjid Gede has colorful historyBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta Grand Mosque was in the spotlight lately following the foiled attempt to burn it down late last month. Although the arson attack caused only minor damage, the incident damaged the ancient city's peaceful image.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Corruption in the forestry sector
Corruption in the forestry sector The Ministry of Forestry and Plantations has taken a major step. This institution, which for decades had practically existed under the control of timber barons, is beginning to show some muscle.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Hopes of female police cadets get a boost
Hopes of female police cadets get a boost JAKARTA (JP): The fight for gender equality in the military and the police has gotten a big boost from a reported pledge by National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo to support the entry of female cadets into the police academy.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Soccer body chairman Agum tells unruly fans to behave
Soccer body chairman Agum tells unruly fans to behave JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Agum Gumelar has urged soccer fans nationwide to avoid violence during matches."If soccer fans turn brutal and disrupt matches, they will damage their clubs' prestige.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Perpani upbeat team to qualify for olympics
Perpani upbeat team to qualify for olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) is still optimistic that its women's team will be able to qualify for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.Perpani secretary-general, Udi Harsono, told reporters on Thursday that the international archery...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
More troops guard border
More troops guard border KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian Military (TNI) will tighten security in the border connecting East Nusa Tenggara and East Timor to anticipate further gun smuggling.Wirasakti's Military Commander Col.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Luxury car imports prohibited?
Luxury car imports prohibited?From NeracaThe Ministry of Industry and Trade bans the imports of automobiles of 4000cc and above or with a value of more than US$50,000. The possession of such a luxury car is illegal so the government will not issue a registration license.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Radisson to open sales office
Radisson to open sales office JAKARTA (JP) United States-based Radisson Hotels will soon open a regional sales office in Jakarta to coordinate the marketing of its Indonesian hotels, Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Pertamina picks Chiyoda, Bechtel designs for plant
Pertamina picks Chiyoda, Bechtel designs for plant JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has chosen Japanese joint venture Chiyoda-Mitsubishi and American firm Bechtel to design the blueprint for its Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) giant project in Wiriagar, Irian Jaya, industrial...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Cilegon calm after unrest
Cilegon calm after unrest CILEGON, West Java: Security remained tight around the PT Krakatau Steel factory complex here on Thursday following unrest which exploded on Wednesday afternoon.Several platoons of police and soldiers were seen standing guard near the 3,000 hectare factory complex.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
PAN to remain reformist
PAN to remain reformist In the wake of the National Mandate Party (PAN)'s first national congress which started Thursday, The Jakarta Post spoke with the chairman of the organizing committee, Hatta Rajasa, who is the party's deputy to the secretary-general.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Next Pertamina chief told to adapt firm to the times
Next Pertamina chief told to adapt firm to the times JAKARTA (JP): Analysts said on Thursday transforming state oil and gas company Pertamina into a world-class organization should be the focus of the company's next president.A former adviser to the minister of mines and energy, Ramses O.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
APEC still relevant to pursue freedom after WTO failure
APEC still relevant to pursue freedom after WTO failure JAKARTA (JP): The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) remains a relevant forum to pursue trade and investment liberalization in the region despite its declining prominence as a result of the Asian financial crisis, experts said on...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Woman dies in Pemalang flood
Woman dies in Pemalang flood PEMALANG, Central Java: A 70-year-old woman was killed and about 650 houses were damaged when landslides and floods hit Pemalang regency.In Pemalang Regent Munir, five districts -- Bantarbolang, Watukumpul, Belik, Bodeh and Comal -- were the worst hit.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Gus Dur wins support from South Korea
Gus Dur wins support from South Korea SEOUL (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid won the support of his "mentor" South Korean President Kim Dae-jung in boosting bilateral economic ties and also came to a general agreement on reviving Indonesia's ailing Timor national car project.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Attorney general's office to question former president
Attorney general's office to question former president JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto has been summoned to the Attorney General's office to appear as a suspect on Monday for questioning over alleged corruption during his 32 years in power.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
APEC officials set for talks aimed at liberalizing trade
APEC officials set for talks aimed at liberalizing trade SINGAPORE (AFP): Senior Asia-Pacific officials will launch talks this weekend to reassess mechanisms to lift trade barriers in the region and push ahead with a fast-track tariff liberalization program.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Oil prices ease in Asia on profit-taking
Oil prices ease in Asia on profit-taking SINGAPORE (Reuters): Crude prices in Asia edged lower on Thursday after New York's rally overnight attracted some profit taking. March New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) crude last traded at US$28.72 at 0725 GMT, down five cents from the New York close.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
ASEAN may expand AFTA
ASEAN may expand AFTA JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Australia and New Zealand have met to explore the possibility of establishing a free trade zone.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Four taekwondoins set for Taipei
Four taekwondoins set for Taipei SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Taekwondo Association has approved four of five athletes to compete in the Taekwondo Students World Championships in Chinese Taipei, from March 29 to April 2.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
On diets
On diets Further to the article Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets are back in fashion (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 9, 2000), I would like share my experience.I got hold of both Dr. Atkin's and Michael & Mary Dan Eades' books in December 1999.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Australian questioned over street protests
Australian questioned over street protests JAKARTA (JP): Police intelligence officers are questioning an Australian national over his alleged participation in a number of street protests here, Col. Saleh Saaf of the National Police information unit said on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Peaceful rally held in Irian
Peaceful rally held in Irian WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Thousands of people conducted a peaceful rally for independence here on Thursday rejecting a government- offered wide-ranging autonomy.With some donning traditional costumes, the people came from various villages in Jayawijaya regency, recounted...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Developing world and science: 'Quo vadis'?
Developing world and science: 'Quo vadis'?By Omar Halim This is the first of two articles inspired by predictions of the direction science will take in the 21st century. JAKARTA (JP): The world has just entered the third millennium.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Gardener killed by falling tree in Pondok Indah
Gardener killed by falling tree in Pondok Indah JAKARTA (JP): An employee of a gardening firm died instantly when a giant tree was toppled by strong winds and rain on Thursday afternoon in South Jakarta.He was struck by the tree while working at a gas station in the posh Pondok Indah housing estate.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
PAN starts congress amid controversy
PAN starts congress amid controversy YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) began its first ever congress here Thursday evening under the shadow of controversy and threats of resignation from senior executives over possible changes to its founding political platforms.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
AAPA to move headquarters
AAPA to move headquarters MANILA (AFP): The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will move its regional headquarters from here to Kuala Lumpur by April, its director general said on Thursday."Yes that's true," AAPA director general Richard Stirland told AFP by telephone when asked to confirm...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Restoration team goes home empty handed
Restoration team goes home empty handed JAKARTA (JP): The legal controversy over the construction project on the site of the former Supreme Court building on Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur in Central Jakarta remained uncertain as the city's team from the restoration council failed to meet the project...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Wiranto must go for sake of the economy: Gus Dur
Wiranto must go for sake of the economy: Gus Dur SEOUL (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Thursday his persistent calls for Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto to resign were for the good of the economy.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
RI forex reserves fall
RI forex reserves fall JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves dropped US$120.60 million to $16.94 billion in the week which ended on Tuesday.Bank Indonesia said in its weekly report on Thursday that the sharp drop was mainly caused by payments of the country's haj pilgrimage...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
32 men detained for vandalizing
32 men detained for vandalizing JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-two men were detained on Thursday after they pelted rocks at a shop-house in Gondangdia, Cikini of Central Jakarta in what police believe was part of a long- standing land dispute, a local officer said.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 11, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 11, 2000Exhibitions * Comics Exhibition: Ils revent le monde.., at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25 Central Jakarta (Phone: 3908585), until Feb. 29. * Painting Exhibition: The Spirit of Millennium, at the Mezzanine Lounge, Aston Atrium Hotel, Jl.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Saleswoman beaten in foiled mugging
Saleswoman beaten in foiled mugging JAKARTA (JP): A medical equipment saleswoman was seriously injured on Thursday in an attempted mugging at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.Hospital security officer Sumardi said Tris Yulianti Gunawan, 25, suffered a fractured skull after a...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
IBRA seeks personal guarantee from debtors
IBRA seeks personal guarantee from debtors JAKARTA (JP): The new chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Cacuk Sudarijanto said on Thursday that the agency would immediately summon former owners of banks to secure their personal guarantees in case the assets they pledged to...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
131 vendors nabbed on operation
131 vendors nabbed on operation JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta's mayoralty officers netted 131 people during their disciplinary operation on Wednesday.Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah said the operation netted 54 street vendors who set up kiosks in public areas and 29 asongan (mobile street...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
IBRA blamed for slow bank crime handling
IBRA blamed for slow bank crime handling JAKARTA (JP): The National Police on Thursday faulted Bank Indonesia and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) for the slow progress in the handling of banking crimes.The National Police's special crimes director Brig. Gen.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Case of the lost witness
Case of the lost witness The human tragedy that has for more than a decade been ravaging Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh, certainly deserves serious consideration. However, recent developments have made it difficult for one to avoid the impression that the inquiry is beginning to take on...
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Steamy local films leave censors hot and bothered
Steamy local films leave censors hot and botheredBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Pornography in film, from the first grainy shots of nubile women in the all-together, dates back to the time when the medium became a business commodity.
Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Govt comptroller to audit liquidity support and BI
Govt comptroller to audit liquidity support and BI JAKARTA (JP): The Development and Finance Comptroller (BPKP) will start on Monday its investigative audit of the vast funds provided by Bank Indonesia (BI) as liquidity support to local recipient banks, according to BPKP chief Arie Suhendro.