Archive: 15 March 2000
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Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Student organizations hold free wedding service for poor
Student organizations hold free wedding service for poor JAKARTA (JP): Some 150 poor couples in West Jakarta exchanged wedding vows in front of local imams at several religious affairs offices on Wednesday, a member of the committee which organized the weddings said.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Financial troubles suspected in suicide
Financial troubles suspected in suicide JAKARTA (JP): An owner of public buses killed himself with a .22 caliber gun on Jl. Kemang Timur, South Jakarta, early on Tuesday, relatives and employees said, with family financial problems the suspected cause. Junaedi, 35, shot himself at his mother's house, his uncle Yulimar said at the morgue of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Yulimar said Junaedi owned nine Kopaja minibuses, plying the Manggarai to Blok M route, with 11 drivers.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Akbar backs Muladi for Supreme Court
Akbar backs Muladi for Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Tuesday he would like former justice minister Muladi to head the Supreme Court. "We hope Pak Muladi will become one of the leaders of the Supreme Court," said Akbar, who is also the speaker of the House of Representatives.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lippo e-Net risks losing its business permit: Official
Lippo e-Net risks losing its business permit: Official JAKARTA (JP): Listed life insurer PT Lippo e-Net risks losing its insurance business permit if it directly handles its Internet business, a senior insurance official has warned.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur reveals coup attempt
Gus Dur reveals coup attempt JAKARTA (JP): The uneasy relationship between President Abdurrahman Wahid and the Indonesian Military (TNI) was again highlighted on Tuesday with the revelation of a coup attempt by some regional military commanders. Speaking on state TVRI's "Coffee Morning with Gus Dur", broadcast live on Tuesday morning, the President said he was not worried at all about the generals' rebellion attempt, saying the majority of the people remained fully behind him.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Teen Program 5:30 Sports 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Music 9:00 World News 9:35 Talk Show 10:35 Film 12:00 a.m. Late News Program 2 4:30 p.m. Performance 5:00 City News 5:30 Music 6:00 TV Drama 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama TPI 5:30 a.m.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 14, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 625 0 982,000 Alakasa Industrindo 450 -50 7,500 Alfa Retailindo 1,025 0 4,400,000 Alter Abadi 375 25 6,000 Alumindo Light Metal 950 -25 3,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 350 25 2,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,150 -25 558,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI accused of abusing Red Cross emblem
TNI accused of abusing Red Cross emblem JAKARTA (JP): The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) accused the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Tuesday of abusing the Red Cross emblem during a 1996 raid to release hostages in Irian Jaya.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Budget deficit to drop to 3.9% of GDP
Budget deficit to drop to 3.9% of GDP JAKARTA (JP): The deficit in the current state budget ending on March 31 is expected to shrink to 3.9 percent of gross domestic product from the earlier forecasted 6.8 percent of GDP, according to Minister of Finance Bambang Sudibyo. Bambang said on Tuesday the narrower deficit was primarily due to higher oil prices.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
S'pore and KL trade charges
S'pore and KL trade charges SINGAPORE (AFP): Fresh verbal skirmishes have erupted between Singapore and Malaysia after both sides blamed each other for a delay in bilateral talks aimed at resolving a series of disputes. The Singapore foreign ministry in a statement issued late Monday rejected claims by Malaysia's Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar that a meeting between the two countries was being stalled by Singapore.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Exhibition Puppet Exhibition at Art Deco Lobby, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333), March 15 to April 3. Performance * Baroque Music Concert: L'Ensembel XVIII-21, by France musicians Jean Christophe Frisch (conductor), Cyrille Gerstenhaber (soprano), Freddy Eichelberger (clavecin), Hager Hanana (cello-violin), Gilone Gaubert (violin), at Balai Adika Ballroom, Hotel Majapahit, 7 p.m., March 28.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Situation still under control, police chief tells House
Situation still under control, police chief tells House JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo acknowledged on Tuesday that counterfeit cases and gun-related crime were of concern, but argued the overall situation remained satisfactory. "The entire situation is still conducive for the people and the government to carry out their routine activities despite the existing security disturbances and public disorder," he told a hearing with members of the House of Representatives.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri to launch IPO in January 2001
Bank Mandiri to launch IPO in January 2001 JAKARTA (JP): State Bank Mandiri will launch an initial public offering (IPO) either at the end of this year or in January 2001 to raise about US$1.5 billion, president Robby Djohan said. Robby said on Tuesday that the IPO proposal would be submitted to the Ministry of Finance within the next two weeks. "We have received the green light from the Ministry of Finance," he told reporters on the sidelines of the bank's business gathering.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
China warns Taiwan over election results
China warns Taiwan over election results BEIJING (AFP): China said on Tuesday it was content to see the people of Taiwan vote in "local elections", but it warned it would take firm action if it did not like the outcome of the weekend polls. Foreign ministry spokesman Sun Yuxi also fired another blast at U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and accused Washington of interfering in China's internal affairs.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
3 U.S. sailors detained in RP
3 U.S. sailors detained in RP CEBU, Philippines (AFP): Philippine police on Tuesday filed criminal charges against three U.S. soldiers accused of assaulting a Filipino taxi driver in a case which officials say could test newly-reinforced bilateral military ties. Petty Officers Michael Keys, Johnny Earl Lowerly and Shannon Towers, all assigned with the USS Blue Ridge, were charged with fraud and inflicting physical injuries on the driver before the city prosecutor's office.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
President approves reopening of old communist files
President approves reopening of old communist files JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid gave the official green light on Tuesday for the public to reopen the case of the 1965 abortive coup that led to the massacre of hundreds of thousands of communists and their sympathizers.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man killed in train accident
Man killed in train accident JAKARTA (JP): A man was killed when the bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) he was riding in became stuck in a pothole on a railway track in Cipinang Lontar, East Jakarta, on Monday afternoon, a police officer said. Chief Sgt. Hendra Rizal of the East Jakarta traffic police said the incident happened at about 4 p.m. when the victim, Sabrani, 60, was transporting five sacks of soybeans in a bajaj. "When Hamdani, 50, the driver drove across the railway track on Jl.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police search for owner of painting
Police search for owner of painting JAKARTA (JP): The Police investigation of a missing "Affandi" painting has so far raised more questions than answers. The Cilandak Police station in South Jakarta said on Tuesday they had only established that the owner of the missing painting is not Nindia, the owner of the house from where it was stolen in December. "We have information that the owner is out of the country," head of the station, Maj. Nurhayati said.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
House commission wants special hearing on Damura
House commission wants special hearing on Damura JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives Commission VI for human resources and religious affairs wants to hold a special hearing soon on the fund raising program, Damura (the People's Fund for Sports), with the National Sports Council (KONI) and Damura operator PT Mutiara Mandala Mahardhika (3M), before deciding if the program can proceed.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police no show in Petrus lawsuit
Police no show in Petrus lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Two city police detectives failed to appear on Tuesday for the opening session of their trial for the alleged wrongful arrest of a lawyer last December. Their absence immediately raised complaints from lawyer Petrus Bala Pattyona, who filed the lawsuit, and his fellow colleagues. None of the two officers' lawyers or those representing the Jakarta Police appeared in court.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia eyes $2 billion from shoe exports this year
Indonesia eyes $2 billion from shoe exports this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will likely earn US$2 billion from exports of shoes this year, up from $1.7 billion in 1999, thanks to improving political climate in the country, the Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo) said on Tuesday. Aprisindo secretary-general Djimanto said foreign buyers were now more confident about Indonesia following the election of President Abdurrahman Wahid's government in October.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies range-bound, won inches up on yen rise
Asian currencies range-bound, won inches up on yen rise HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies remained tightly range-bound in thin trading conditions through local hours Tuesday. Only the South Korean won moved appreciably, strengthening against the dollar, despite a drop in the Seoul stock market as a rise in the Japanese yen spurred market players to cover short positions in the South Korean currency.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Keep euphoria in check
Keep euphoria in check The Indonesian business community, represented by the chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Trade and Commerce (Kadin), Aburizal Bakrie, is complaining. In the past year, it sustained losses amounting to a total of Rp 5 trillion. Commercial estates are said to have suffered the most -- about Rp 3 trillion, not counting the losses incurred because foreign buyers do not trust Indonesia's agricultural export products.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mayapada plans rights issue
Mayapada plans rights issue JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Mayapada International will launch a rights issue in July to raise Rp 160 billion (US$21 million) for expansion programs. Mayapada chairman Tahir said the bank would open branches in Jakarta, Medan and Bandung in its expansion into the consumer market. "We plan to increase our consumer portfolio to 80 percent from 50 percent at present," he said.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI out to uphold border security: Kiki
TNI out to uphold border security: Kiki DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Chief of the Udayana Military Command Maj. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri said on Tuesday the Indonesian Military (TNI) was doing its best to maintain security along the East Timor border, including a sweep which confiscated hundreds of weapons. "Such sweeps have been conducted on former prointegration militia members since the ballot in East Timor," he said, adding that 291 firearms were confiscated.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice), The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday. The Post will appear again on Friday. -- Publisher
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Travel firm Sona Topas reschedules $26.5m loan
Travel firm Sona Topas reschedules $26.5m loan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed travel company PT Sona Topas Tourism Industry secured on Tuesday a six-year extension period for US$26.5 million in matured loans for its subsidiary PT Inti Dufree Promosindo (IDP).
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Deforestation a threat to wildlife
Deforestation a threat to wildlife MANADO, North Sulawesi: Continuing deforestation by local residents is posing a threat to the existence of four endangered species in the Duasudara Conservation Park in Bitung regency here. The illegal deforestation has damaged the natural habitats of the black monkey, the tarsius monkey, the rangkong bird and the maleo bird, chief of the conservation park Luther Papalangi said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
PLN subsidiaries going public
PLN subsidiaries going public BANDUNG (JP): President of PLN Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said the state electricity company's subsidiaries PT PJB I and PT PJB II were being prepared for initial public offerings. Given the satisfactory performance of the two companies, PLN planned to first list PT PJB I next year, followed by PT PJB II, Kuntoro said in a seminar on Monday.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Newly opened Honzen allures with pricey Japanese cuisine
Newly opened Honzen allures with pricey Japanese cuisine Honzen is the newly opened upmarket Japanese restaurant right in the middle of the central business district on Jl. Sudirman. It is located on the lower ground floor of the Kempinski Hotel, directly opposite the hallway from the Umenadori. The noreng, a four-paneled cotton cloth with the restaurant's name elegantly written in Japanese characters, hangs at the entrance to the restaurant.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Seoul to examine Kodeco's oil, gas field in Indonesia
Seoul to examine Kodeco's oil, gas field in Indonesia SEOUL (Dow Jones): The South Korean government may decide to shut down Kodeco Energy Co.'s oil and gas field in Indonesia if a government survey team does not find the project economically viable, a government official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tempo's 2,500th shipment
Tempo's 2,500th shipment JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed pharmaceutical and cosmetic producer PT Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk. made its 2,500th shipment in eight years on Tuesday. Three containers weighing 50 tons each were given a formal sendoff from Tempo's factory at the Pulogadung industrial estate in East Jakarta. They were bound for markets in the Middle East and Africa.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
IMF wants Jakarta action on debt, Bank Bali scandal
IMF wants Jakarta action on debt, Bank Bali scandal JAKARTA (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday Indonesia had to act swiftly to break its private debt deadlock, and warned lending could again be halted if the key players in the Bank Bali scandal were not brought to justice.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fiat and General Motors announce an alliance
Fiat and General Motors announce an alliance TURIN (Reuters): Italy's Fiat and the world's top carmaker General Motors on Monday unveiled an alliance backed with cross- shareholdings in a bid to keep abreast of the wave of global consolidation. The deal, elbowing aside a bid for Italy's industrial dynasty from DaimlerChrysler, calls for joint ventures in engines and components and especially targets the markets where both carmakers operate, Europe and Latin America.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers say new levies imposed at terminals too steep
Bus drivers say new levies imposed at terminals too steep BOGOR (JP): Public bus drivers in Baranangsiang intercity bus terminal complained on Tuesday that the 300 percent increase in terminal levies was too burdensome. The drivers said they had considered rallying against the levies but eventually discarded the idea so as to avoid direct confrontation with the terminal's authorities.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
To be a modern party PDI-P faces tough challenges
To be a modern party PDI-P faces tough challenges The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is holding its congress at the end of this month. The Jakarta Post talked to Mochtar Buchori, a deputy chairman of the party, who is also a member of the House of Representatives, a noted columnist and an educator.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's lawyer hints at prospect of questioning
Soeharto's lawyer hints at prospect of questioning JAKARTA (JP): In what seems to be a drastic turnaround of events, former president Soeharto's lawyer said his client would fully comply with the Attorney General's Office summons for questioning if an independent medical examination proved he was fit to do so. Juan Felix Tampubolon said, however, that he feared Soeharto's physical impairment would likely endanger his chance to a fair and impartial judicial process.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Why not renegotiate?
Why not renegotiate? I would like to thank Freeport's Mr. Bruce E. Marsh for his candid reply to my complaint about Henry Kissinger. If I may summarize my understanding of his rebuttal: Freeport has indeed dug up a mountain and dumped it (minus the minerals) into a river, because an impressive array of experts has concluded that "in-river" tailings management is the best way to proceed. Mr. Marsh does not consider this an environmental catastrophe, I do: so be it.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rates for tax payment, valid from Mar. 13 to Mar. 19
Rates for tax payment, valid from Mar. 13 to Mar. 19 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,370.00 Austrian schilling 1 513.75 Australian dollar 1 4,433.06 Belgian franc 1 175.24 Canadian dollar 1 5,055.91 Swiss franc 1 4,396.85 Deutschemark 1 3,615.94 Danish krone 1 948.83 French franc 1 1,077.70 Poundsterling 1 11,604.07 Hong Kong dollar 1 946.80 Italian lira 100 365.10 Japanese yen 100 6,862.84 Malaysian ringgit 1 1,939.47 Dutch guilder 1 3,207.92 New Zealand dollar 1 3,552.34 Norwegian krone 1 875.67 Swedish...
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Wilson to sponsor RI's junior golfers
Wilson to sponsor RI's junior golfers JAKARTA (JP): International sports manufacturer Wilson plans to sponsor Indonesian junior golfers' training and competition in various tournaments, Paul Gibbons, Wilson's golf marketing director for Asia Pacific said on Tuesday. Gibbons said the company was now considering supporting two junior golfers, with ages of between 15 and 16 years old. He said the company would provide the players with sports equipment from Wilson.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
DBS raises Indonesian stake
DBS raises Indonesian stake SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's DBS Group Holdings Ltd. said Tuesday it will raise to 99 percent its stake in PT Bank DBS Buana, a joint venture with PT Bank Buana Indonesia (P.BBI), from 85 percent currently. DBS will buy Bank Buana Indonesia's stake in the joint venture. The remaining 1 percent in Bank DBS Buana will be held by an unidentified Indonesian party. After regulatory approval, Bank DBS Buana will be renamed PT Bank DBS (Indonesia), DBS said.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tracking capital flows
Tracking capital flows Starting this month banks and their customers, including foreigners holding stay permits and Indonesians residing overseas, are required to prepare more detailed reports on all foreign exchange (forex) transactions in excess of US$10,000. They have to disclose the identities of the remitter and recipient of these funds, the type and purpose of each transaction, and the financial relationship of the transactors.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 14, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
JSX suspends Texmaco firms
JSX suspends Texmaco firms JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading of companies under the Texmaco Group was suspended in the first session on Tuesday due to the transfer of the group's Rp 14.9 trillion (US$2.1 billion) debt to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) identified the affected companies as PT Texmaco Jaya, PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, PT Wahana Jaya Perkasa, PT Indosteel and PT Super Mitory Utama.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Experts say laws needed for e-commerce
Experts say laws needed for e-commerce JAKARTA (JP): Experts and Internet businessmen demanded on Tuesday that local stock markets allow the listing of prospective internet start-up companies to raise cheap funds to finance their investment. They also demanded the government provide a legal infrastructure for the development of electronic commerce to anticipate the growing demand for it.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government sets up forest fire enforcement team
Government sets up forest fire enforcement team PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Air pollution and health problems are causing concern among people in the province, with no sign of abatement in devastating forest fires on Tuesday. There has been an increase in the number of people admitted with respiratory problems, a member of staff at state Dr. Soedarso hospital said. However, no exact figure was available.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Brimob sergeant punished
Brimob sergeant punished BANDUNG: A member of the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) here was sentenced to 21 days detention for his involvement in illegal ammunition and gun sales to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), West Java Police spokesman Maj. Dade Ahmad said here on Tuesday. Dade said the planned promotion of Sgt. Prabowo would also be delayed for one year. He denied rumors that Prabowo would be demoted for the offense. Prabowo was arrested on Feb.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Proper handling of sacrificial animals
Proper handling of sacrificial animals From Media Indonesia I am a veterinarian and wish to explain the method of handling animals for sacrifice, mainly from the aspect of the consumers' health. It is a prerequisite that sacrificial animals must be intact, healthy adults (their two incisors have changed). Ailing animals refuse food and water, lie down all the time and suffer rapid, irregular breathing. Additionally, there may be abnormal excretions of fluid from the mouth, eyes, nose and anus.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mahaka aims to qualify for ABC championship
Mahaka aims to qualify for ABC championship JAKARTA (JP): Mahaka Satria Muda aim to qualify for the Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) championship by reaching the final of its prequalifying round in Kuala Lumpur next month. Mahaka's general manager and corporate affairs officer Erick Thohir told a media briefing here on Tuesday that the club was very honored to receive the Indonesian Basketball Association's (Perbasi) appointment to represent the country in the event.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P warned on money politics
PDI-P warned on money politics YOGYAKARTA (JP): With Megawati Soekarnoputri's reelection to the top post literally waiting for the gavel, calls mount for supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) to monitor money politics involving their representatives at local legislatures.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Croda opens chemical complex
Croda opens chemical complex SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore unit of Britain's Croda International Plc. opened here on Tuesday a S$450 million (US$29.4 million) chemicals complex. It is the largest single investment by Croda, the world's leading manufacturer of lanolin, an important ingredient in the personal care products industry, officials said.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jury trials worth a try in RI courts
Jury trials worth a try in RI courts By Mark Cammack LOS ANGELES, California (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has recently stressed the vital importance of restoring public confidence in the administration of justice in Indonesia. One way to seek to further that objective is to give the public -- ordinary Indonesians -- a role in the judicial process. Every legal system faces the challenge of ensuring the integrity of its judiciary.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Central Kalimantan closed to migrants
Central Kalimantan closed to migrants PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: An official here declared the province was closed for immigrants from other provinces due to the lack of funds in the 2000 local budget. Chief of the regional office of the State Ministry of Transmigration and Population Lesmono said here on Tuesday that the local administration could only afford a reduction from the previous budget.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Petrokimia starts NPK production in October
Petrokimia starts NPK production in October SURABAYA (JP): State-owned PT Petrokimia Gresik will begin production of a compound fertilizer in October this year, with an annual production level of about 300,000 tons, the company's president said here on Tuesday. Rauf Purnama said the new fertilizer, known as NPK, would be produced in cooperation with PT Perkebunan Nusantara II, III, IV and V.
Wed, 15 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Education a must for women to fight AIDS
Education a must for women to fight AIDS JAKARTA (JP): A woman who rejects her husband is cursed and doomed to go to hell. That is the belief of many Indonesians. And since a woman would prefer to be noble in the eyes of God, she would be unlikely to refuse her spouse's request for intercourse, regardless of her condition. If one day she suspects there is another woman, she has decisions to make. "Do I still want to sleep with him?" Later, perhaps, there will be the question of divorce.