Archive: 3 February 2000
71 articles found
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Reforestation urged to stop anthrax spread
Reforestation urged to stop anthrax spread JAKARTA (JP): The Purwakarta local government should ban the 70-hectares anthrax-plagued ostrich husbandry in Ciparung Sari village now isolated from any use for 10 years, and transfer it into a forest area instead.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
President urged to reopen 1998 kidnap cases
President urged to reopen 1998 kidnap cases JAKARTA (JP): Political activist Andi Arief demanded on Wednesday the reopening of a number of 1998 abduction cases on student activists, in which military representatives had admitted their involvement."At least 12 activists were kidnapped.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
PDI-P determines sole candidate
PDI-P determines sole candidate MEDAN, North Sumatra: After months of internal dispute in the provincial council here, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) finally decided on Wednesday to submit Achmad Azhari as its sole candidate as council speaker.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Foreign investors
Foreign investors The address delivered by John Arnold, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, on Jan. 18 at Hotel Sahid Jaya in Jakarta was published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29: Attracting new investment in Indonesia.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Two killed in clash in Aceh
Two killed in clash in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Two people were killed in Aceh during the latest clash between separatist rebels and security forces.Sgt. Hastam Budi and an unnamed civilian were killed as security forces and rebels exchanged fire in the Matangkuli area of North Aceh district on...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Robber suspect shot dead
Robber suspect shot dead TANGERANG (JP): Local police shot dead an alleged long-time criminal identified as Dadi, 35, in the wee hours on Tuesday, said Capt. A. Rahmad Wibowo, Tangerang Police detective chief.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 2, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 925 425 55,099,000 Alakasa Industrindo 475 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000Festival * Contemporary Theater Festival: Workshops, performances, at Sai Sai Bar, Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, in March. For further information contact the organizer Mai at 0361 975869 or e-mail g.gepeng@mailcity.com .
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Man falls into hot tin liquid
Man falls into hot tin liquid JAKARTA (JP): A man was severely injured on Wednesday after falling into a container filled with hot liquefied tin.The incident happened at 9 a.m. when 20-year-old Partahian, who had just begun his first day of work with equipment maintenance firm PT Bumi Kaya, was...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Door-to-door operation
Door-to-door operation TANGERANG (JP): Lots of middle-class and luxurious houses have not paid their land-and-building tax, forcing the Tangerang administration to set a door-to-door operation to collect the levies.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Sweep nets illegals, beggars and prostitutes
Sweep nets illegals, beggars and prostitutes JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to improve law and order in the city, the Central Jakarta mayoralty conducted a sweep of illegal immigrants, street hawkers, beggars and prostitutes early Wednesday morning.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Shops gear up for Imlek
Shops gear up for Imlek TANGERANG (JP): Shops and business centers gear up for Chinese New Year celebrations next Saturday, displaying ornaments, cookies, cards and clothes symbolizing the Sin Cia fiesta.Ethnic Chinese shoppers were seen along Jl.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Japan to cut LNG imports from RI
Japan to cut LNG imports from RI TOKYO (Dow Jones): Tohoku Electric Power Co. and Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) will cut imports of Indonesian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2.5 million metric tons to about a combined one million tons a year, after the current contract expires in December 2004,...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
NGOs establish body in campaign to fight drug abuse
NGOs establish body in campaign to fight drug abuse JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 Jakarta-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) joined hands in a massive campaign against drugs by establishing a consortium on Wednesday to consolidate all their forces and resources into creating a drug-free capital,...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
C. Java judokas want golds in PON
C. Java judokas want golds in PON SEMARANG (JP): Central Java judo coach Amin Pambudi is optimistic his judokas will win two golds in the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya, East Java, in June, despite their poor physical test results.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
RI shuttlers told not to let poor record discourage them
RI shuttlers told not to let poor record discourage them JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers must not let faltering performance discourage them, especially with the poor performance of women players recently, according to motivator Andrie Wongso.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Daiwa Bank to slash RI stake
Daiwa Bank to slash RI stake TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Daiwa Bank Ltd. said Wednesday it would reduce its stake in an Indonesian bank under its control to below 50 percent as it prepares to withdraw from overseas operations.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Telkom branches get awards
Telkom branches get awards BANTUL, Yogyakarta (JP): PT Telkom, the state-owned domestic telecommunications provider, presented World Class Operator (WCO) internal accreditation awards on Wednesday to 86 branch offices in the country's major provinces.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Conservation part of the game in Bali
Conservation part of the game in Bali DENPASAR, Bali (JP): In response to Bali's rapid environmental degradation resulting from development projects, the Balinese are learning ecological conservation through game-playing.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Donors pledge $4.7 billion in loans
Donors pledge $4.7 billion in loans JAKARTA (JP): The country's major donors in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) demonstrated their full support for President Abdurrahman Wahid's administration on Wednesday by pledging some US$4.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
More armed police needed for bank security: Rusdihardjo
More armed police needed for bank security: Rusdihardjo JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo said on Wednesday that more armed police officers would be deployed to secure bank withdrawals, following the attempted robbery on Monday in which a North Jakarta Police officer was shot.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Two die, 100 hurt in Bangladesh
Two die, 100 hurt in Bangladesh DHAKA (AFP): At least two people were killed and 100 injured in a series of bombings and brawls ahead of a 36-hour anti- government strike which gripped Bangladesh on Wednesday, police and reports said.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Swept away by Bali's underwater adventures
Swept away by Bali's underwater adventures DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali is a haven for divers. The island is home to beautiful and rare marine life comparable to that in Hawaii and other excellent dive sites in the world.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
UNCTAD protests allowed
UNCTAD protests allowed BANGKOK (AFP): Thai police chiefs promised on Wednesday to permit anti-globalization protests during a major United Nations trade summit here, despite earlier banning demonstrations near the venue.National Police Chief Gen.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
KONI says no favoritism in Olympics training
KONI says no favoritism in Olympics training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will not discriminate against any of the 11 sports which are being prepared for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in September.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Honda chairman sees growth potential In Southeast Asia
Honda chairman sees growth potential In Southeast Asia BANGKOK (Dow Jones): Honda Motor Co.'s (HMC or 7267) chairman said Wednesday the company plans to pump more resources into Southeast Asia to meet new demand as the region's economies recover.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 2, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp RpU.S. dollar 1 7,423.00 7,497.00Australian dollar 1 4,738.84 4,789.83Austrian schilling 1 523.64 529.14Belgian franc 1 178.62 180.49Brunei dollar 1 4,368.27 4,414.41Canadian dollar 1 5,119.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Two Indonesians jailed in Australia
Two Indonesians jailed in Australia PERTH, Australia (AFP): Two Indonesians have been jailed in Western Australia for smuggling 140 Middle Eastern boat people from Java to Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Destroyed crops dismay farmers
Destroyed crops dismay farmers BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: At least 7,000 hectares of potato crops in the mountainous area of Dieng were washed away after a persistent downpour and strong wind swept the area here for three days, Banjarnegara regent H. Nurachmad said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Lifting of luxury tax on sports equipment sought
Lifting of luxury tax on sports equipment sought JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) is discussing with the office of the state minister of youth affairs and sports on the possibility of exempting imported sports equipment from luxury tax.KONI secretary-general Rudolf S.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Abdurrahman reassures investors on stability
Abdurrahman reassures investors on stability PARIS (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid assured French President Jacques Chirac and foreign investors here that he was fully in control of the situation in Indonesia and security and political stability would prevail.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Ali Rahman denies quitting Cabinet
Ali Rahman denies quitting Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): State Secretary Ali Rahman cautiously denied his impending demise from the Cabinet, but insinuated that his duties should remain in close proximity to the President.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
President should consult with DPR
President should consult with DPR Mr. Dimyati suggested that the Commission of Inquiry into Human Right Violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor also calls on Habibie, who, he deems is responsible for the East Timor postreferendum chaos and atrocities.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Wiranto should resign
Wiranto should resign The misfortune, if one can call it that, that has befallen our former chief of the Indonesian Military and the current coordinating minister for political and security affairs, Gen.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
HACCP certificate for Gizindo
HACCP certificate for Gizindo JAKARTA (JP): Child-foods producer PT Gizindo Prima Nusantara, a subsidiary of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, has received the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certificate from SGS International.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Property sector recovery to be led by retail market
Property sector recovery to be led by retail market JAKARTA (JP): The ailing property sector in the capital is expected to gradually recover this year with the retail market leading the process, according to property consultant Procon Indah/Jones Lang LaSalle.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Don't leave Megawati home alone
Don't leave Megawati home alone The absence of Abdurrahman Wahid, for about two weeks, in search of what he claims to be international support for Indonesia's economic restructuring efforts has left Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri alone at home in charge of the nation's business.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Forex reserves reach $17b
Forex reserves reach $17b JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves rose by US$361 million to $17.06 billion in the week ending Jan. 31, from $16.7 billion a week earlier.Bank Indonesia said in its latest weekly report on Wednesday that the increase was mostly due to disbursement of...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Asian currencies down on yen slide and Indonesian politics
Asian currencies down on yen slide and Indonesian politics SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A surge in the U.S. dollar to a four- and-a-half month high against the yen pushed Asian currencies lower late Wednesday.The U.S. currency rose above Y109.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Govt has no plan to remove CPO export tax: Minister
Govt has no plan to remove CPO export tax: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Jusuf Kalla ruled out on Wednesday a plan to remove the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) products."We won't remove the tax.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Making sense of Beijing's conduct in S. China Sea
Making sense of Beijing's conduct in S. China SeaBy Santo Darmosumarto JAKARTA (JP): Last week, quarrels broke out again between China and the Philippines after the latter protested the presence of Chinese fishing boats around Scarborough Shoal in the Spratly Islands, just 128 miles west of Luzon.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Principal's solvency soars
Principal's solvency soars JAKARTA (JP): Principal Indonesia announced on Wednesday its solvency margin reached 821 percent at the end of 1999, based on the new required risk-based capital calculation.The company said this figure was far above the government's minimum requirement of 5 percent for...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Misuse of Indonesian passports continues
Misuse of Indonesian passports continues JAKARTA (JP): Rampant misuse of Indonesian service passports continues to be a large problem, which needs serious and coordinated attention from all state ministries.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
ASEAN has enough members for now
ASEAN has enough members for now In the past five years, ASEAN has nearly doubled in size. Vietnam joined the grouping in July 1995, Burma and Laos in July 1998 and Cambodia in April 1999, bringing the number of Asean member countries to 10.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Police find it difficult to ban 'tablig akbar'
Police find it difficult to ban 'tablig akbar' YOGYAKARTA (JP): A noted sociologist said the police could not issue an official ban on Muslim gathering, locally called tablig akbar', unless the gathering is proven to be organized to generate anarchy.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Man killed in city violence
Man killed in city violence JAKARTA (JP): A man was beaten to death and another suffered from a cut wound in violence that took place in separate areas of the capital on Wednesday.An unidentified man in his thirties was beaten to death when attempting to steal a motorbike in the Kebayoran Lama...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
NTB duo set for Bangkok meet
NTB duo set for Bangkok meet JAKARTA (JP): Two women beach volleyball players from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will represent Indonesia in the World Beach Volleyball Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, from Feb. 15 to Feb. 20.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Politicians, experts split over Wiranto
Politicians, experts split over Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto, now under the spotlight over the East Timor debacle, attended a routine Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, shrugging off mounting calls for his immediate resignation.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Group foresees unrest in Irian Jaya
Group foresees unrest in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): A local rights group has warned of possible unrest as local leaders have been campaigning and heightening the expectancy of independence for Irian Jaya.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
BPK set to audit eight banks over alleged misconduct
BPK set to audit eight banks over alleged misconduct JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Wednesday it would start auditing later this month eight commercial banks receiving Bank Indonesia's emergency liquidity credits to investigate alleged malfeasance in the usage of funds.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Water firm workers in a lather over renegotiated agreement
Water firm workers in a lather over renegotiated agreement JAKARTA (JP): About 100 employees of the city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya held a rally at the City Council on Wednesday to protest a renegotiated agreement between the city administration and two foreign firms.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Sutiyoso backs cleanup drive for Jakarta Bay
Sutiyoso backs cleanup drive for Jakarta Bay JAKARTA (JP): Noting Jakarta Bay was the city's gateway, Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday that cleaning up its waters would boost the capital's appeal as a service city.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Forestry woes reflect local tragedy
Forestry woes reflect local tragedyBy Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has endorsed more debt for the government including forestry sector programs. This relates to an important seminar held recently in Jakarta by the government and sponsored by the World Bank.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Survey calls Astra and Indosat best managed
Survey calls Astra and Indosat best managed JAKARTA (JP): Car producer PT Astra International was the best managed Indonesian company in 1999, followed by state telecommunications company PT Indosat, according a survey conducted by Hong Kong-based financial magazine Asiamoney.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Corruption keeps money from wage earners: Official
Corruption keeps money from wage earners: Official JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official called for a nationwide campaign to stop the high-cost economy, which he blamed for employers' inability to raise their workers' wages.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Newcrest to resume operation
Newcrest to resume operation MELBOURNE (Dow Jones): Civil unrest on the Indonesian island of Halmahera appears to be dissipating, leaving Australia's Newcrest Mining Ltd. hopeful that it can shortly reopen its Gosowong mine.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
C. Java eyes five wushu golds in PON
C. Java eyes five wushu golds in PON SEMARANG (JP): Central Java wushu athletes are eying at least five golds in the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya, East Java, in June."In my estimation, our athletes can earn seven golds.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Community speaks up to prevent unrest in jittery Bali
Community speaks up to prevent unrest in jittery BaliBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The once peaceful Bali is being threatened by fresh violence and riots, but the local community is taking action to protect their home.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Maman's works show the bare basics of people's lives
Maman's works show the bare basics of people's livesBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP) : Tertangkapnya Kambing Hitam (The Capture of the Black Goats), that is the title given to a painting by Maman Rahman in one corner of Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
BRI restructures Rp 3.56t of NPLs
BRI restructures Rp 3.56t of NPLs JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said here on Wednesday it had successfully restructured about Rp 3.56 trillion (about US$490 million) of its nonperforming loans (NPLs).
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Company debuts new sports shoe
Company debuts new sports shoe JAKARTA (JP): U.S. footwear manufacturer Converse launched its new model Converse Helium in the country on Wednesday.Managing director of the company's Asia-Pacific office Michael Ricketts said the shoe was different from other sports shoes because it was like having...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
CDIB Taiwan, Lippo tie up
CDIB Taiwan, Lippo tie up JAKARTA (JP): Lippo and CDIB Taiwan signed a strategic alliance agreement in Taipei on Wednesday covering a wide range of technology, cyber Internet and e-commerce sectors in Indonesia.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Inaccurate reporting
Inaccurate reporting May I take issue with gross inaccuracies in your article Lombok island post riots devoid of tourism (Jan. 30, 2000).Ms. Schumacher was indeed a guest at "Homestay Santai" for two days from Jan. 13, leaving here two days before the disturbances started in Mataram.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Maluku burning
Maluku burningFrom Sinar PagiIt is indeed pathetic to see the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) compelled to continually fight the culprits in Maluku.Many sides have appealed to the government, TNI and the police to immediately take steps to halt the clashes.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
E. Timor findings 'must go to trial'
E. Timor findings 'must go to trial' JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Wednesday that the findings of a national inquiry into last year's violence in East Timor, in which top military generals, including former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Poor get Rp 13.5b in funding
Poor get Rp 13.5b in funding BOGOR (JP): Forty-five villages and subdistricts in six districts in Bogor are set to receive Rp 13.5 billion in funding for poverty alleviation programs.Chief of the Bogor regional development agency Dedi S.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
SE Asian recovery depends on banking
SE Asian recovery depends on banking KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asia's continuing recovery depends on banking and corporate reforms and there are still concerns about the ability of policymakers to implement extensive changes, Standard and Poors said Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
PT Indosat reports 21.5 percent growth in net income 1999
PT Indosat reports 21.5 percent growth in net income 1999 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indosat, the state-owned international telecommunications provider, reported on Tuesday a 21.5 percent increase in net income to Rp 1.39 trillion (about US$195.77 million) in 1999 from Rp 1.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Ten bodies exhumed from mass grave in East Timor
Ten bodies exhumed from mass grave in East Timor DILI, East Timor (AP): UN officials in East Timor Wednesday found the remains of ten bodies in a burial site they fear may contain up to 60 victims killed by anti-independence militia gangs.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Japan returns orangutan to RI
Japan returns orangutan to RI One of four orangutans flown back to Jakarta on Wednesday is taken out of its cage (above) in a Kobe zoo before departing for Indonesia.The four orangutans and two gibbons were returned to Indonesia after being illegally poached and smuggled to Japan eight months ago.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Ex-minister Muladi resigns from Golkar
Ex-minister Muladi resigns from Golkar JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung confirmed on Wednesday that former justice minister and state secretary Muladi has resigned from the party."I haven't heard directly from Muladi but I know he has decided to quit the party," said Akbar, also...