Archive: 23 March 2000
57 articles found
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Husner presents his view of Bali in exhibition
Husner presents his view of Bali in exhibition By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A comprehensive look at an anthropologic journey to Bali is the main topic of Dutch painter Paul Husner's works, displayed at Ganesha Gallery in Jimbaran. The exhibition, running from March 6 to March 31, portrays the exotic life of the Balinese from the West's point of view.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Maluku refugees arrive in Sorong
Maluku refugees arrive in Sorong SORONG, Irian Jaya: A total of 963 refugees from riot-torn East Seram in Maluku have arrived here in the last couple of weeks. The refugees are being sheltered in a social agency building, a Catholic Church hall and a warehouse owned by state oil company Pertamina. The refugee coordinator Rev. Yan Zeth Matalula said the locals of Bula in East Seram were forced to leave their homes due to an outbreak of violence in the area.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank, corporate restructuring key to recovery: IMF
Bank, corporate restructuring key to recovery: IMF JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Indonesia needs to urgently make progress in several key areas of economic reform if it is to qualify for the next installment of an International Monetary Fund loan due for disbursement April 4, a senior IMF official said on Wednesday. "The next two to three weeks are critical in terms of (economic) program implementation and constitute a major test for the government," said IMF representative to Indonesia, John Dodsworth.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ecoli polluted water in Yogyakarta
Ecoli polluted water in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Recent studies on the water quality conducted in Yogyakarta revealed that most sources of drinking water here are contaminated by domestic waste, especially human feces that carry Ecoli bacteria, a research found. The study was disclosed by Yogyakarta Water Group Study (KSAY) in commemoration of World Water Day.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hidden savior
Hidden savior From Sinar Pagi The nagging question concerning many circles these days is: Who is the hidden savior? This question has surfaced because King Joyoboyo predicted a savior would emerge after the end of the horrendous period Indonesia has suffered through. The prediction was that a charismatic leader would emerge to save the nation and lead the country to better times. Many people believed that President Abdurrahman Wahid's administration would not live long. Why?
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
The Fed and Indonesia
The Fed and Indonesia Any action taken by the U.S. central bank, known as the Fed, is bound to be watched by financial authorities and market players around the world. On early Wednesday in Indonesia, people were expecting the Fed to announce an increase in interest rates. Such a raise has been expected for some time by the rest of the world. If this happens, it will be the fifth time in less than a year that the Fed has raised its rates. What will be the effect on Indonesia?
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Distrust hampers Timor border security operation
Distrust hampers Timor border security operation By Lela E. Madjiah ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): It is easy to accuse the international community, including the United Nations, of being paranoid when it comes to Indonesia's conduct regarding East Timor. A recent gathering on the Indonesian side of the East-West Timor border caused alarm on the part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF) in East Timor.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Investors to file sealed bids for IBRA's 45% stake in Astra
Investors to file sealed bids for IBRA's 45% stake in Astra JAKARTA (JP): Three foreign investor groups are scheduled on Thursday (this afternoon) to submit sealed bids for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's 45 percent stake in PT Astra International, the country's largest carmaker.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN seen facing lower growth
ASEAN seen facing lower growth HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP): Southeast Asian nations face the prospect of lower growth because of heightened competition for investment from China and India, a senior Indonesian official warned here Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank Lippo settles debt
Bank Lippo settles debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Lippo Bank said on Wednesday it had repaid US$70 million of interbank debts as part of its debt restructuring program. The bank said that the loan was restructured under the four- year "exchange offer" debt program under Bank Indonesia's debt restructuring scheme, signed in 1998. "Lippo Bank's payment was made on the first anniversary of the rescheduling of the program, and was three years earlier than the final maturity date.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
New economic team a 'ridiculous idea'
New economic team a 'ridiculous idea' President Abdurrahman Wahid's plan to set up another team of economic advisers has received mixed reactions. Hadi Soesastro, a noted economist from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, is one of those who disagrees with the plan. Question: How do you view the President's plan for the new team? Answer: I think Gus Dur (Abdurrahman) is worried about the performance of his economic ministers.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Car thief beaten to death
Car thief beaten to death JAKARTA (JP): A suspected car thief lost his life after he was caught following a dramatic two-hour chase and brutally beaten by angry residents and ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers of Jl. Otista and the Kampung Melayu area in East Jakarta on Monday evening. Tebet Police chief of detectives First. Lt. Supangat identified the dead suspect as Arrafiq, 18, a student and a resident of Sungai Begug village in Semper district, North Jakarta.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Airport employees return to work
Airport employees return to work JAKARTA (JP): As a result of a meeting with the management of the airport's ground handling service provider, PT Gapura Angkasa, on Tuesday, most of the 32 employees who took part in Monday's strike at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport eventually turned up and resumed their work on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Border troops brave boredom, prejudice
Border troops brave boredom, prejudice ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The sound of takbir (praising God) reverberated in the hills, breaking through the thick fog enfolding the quiet morning. Slowly, the world stirred back to life, gathering speed as it neared time for the Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) prayer.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Farmers weep at harvest time due to low rice price
Farmers weep at harvest time due to low rice price JAKARTA (JP): Everything comes to those who wait. The old proverb sounds irrelevant to farmers who are lamenting the rice harvest. The harvest comes but they weep as the price of rice has dropped drastically. Some say that the drop in rice is normal as the harvest comes at almost the same time in throughout the country. Some farmers blame the government which does nothing to help, instead, they allow imported rice to be marketed here.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs US$100b for infrastructure development
Indonesia needs US$100b for infrastructure development JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will need some US$100 billion in infrastructure development to meet the demands of its growing economy, an analyst said on Wednesday. Business information provider Strategic Intelligence said the government should encourage the development of infrastructure, such as water, power, telecommunications, roads, airports and harbors, which virtually stopped during the economic crisis.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibition * Puppets Exhibition by Cindy South Czabania, at Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud, until March 30. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan - Yayasan Ratna Warta, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl. Letkol Wisnu, downtown of Denpasar (Phone: 0361 2277271), Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
A chance not to be missed
A chance not to be missed With a crucial party congress only days away, millions of Indonesians must be disgruntled to find that the country's biggest political party -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) -- is still in serious disarray months after it emerged as the country's largest party in last year's general elections.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 22, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 625 25 8,420,500 Alakasa Industrindo 325 -125 7,500 Alfa Retailindo 1,000 0 1,762,000 Alter Abadi 325 0 2,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 175 514,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 350 25 27,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,150 0 838,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. urges Indonesia to disband militias attacking East Timor
U.S. urges Indonesia to disband militias attacking East Timor UNITED NATIONS (AP): The United States, Britain and several other UN Security Council members urged Indonesia on Tuesday to keep its pledge to disarm militias and end the Indonesian Army's alleged support for the militiamen.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
On Freeport's violations
On Freeport's violations According to recent reports, U.S. Ambassador Robert Gelbard has complained to President Abdurrahman Wahid about allegations from the attorney general and the finance minister of corrupt practices by U.S. companies, PT. Freeport Indonesia in particular. Ambassador Gelbard said he does not believe the allegations -- as if corruption were like the tooth fairy, something one has the option of believing in or not.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
UI, city plan to build Betawi cultural reserve
UI, city plan to build Betawi cultural reserve JAKARTA (JP): The city administration and the University of Indonesia have agreed to develop a 150-hectare Betawi Cultural Reserve in the Srengseng Sawah area of South Jakarta. City spokesman Muhayat told reporters that the deal was reached on Wednesday after a team of lecturers from the Technology Institute of the university's engineering school disclosed plans for the idea to city officials, including Governor Sutiyoso.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Organda objects to fuel coupon plan
Organda objects to fuel coupon plan JAKARTA (JP): The government-initiated scheme to provide fuel coupons for public transportation received a strong objection from the Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) on Wednesday. Chairman of Organda's Jakarta chapter, Aip Syarifuddin, said the scheme would be unable to cover the vehicles' operational costs.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Utut warms up before JAPFA Classic Int'l
Utut warms up before JAPFA Classic Int'l JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto is challenging employees from food manufacturer, JAPFA Comfeed Indonesia Tbk., in a series of tournaments prior to the JAPFA Classic International Chess Tournament 2000 in Sanur, Bali from April 22 to May 2. Utut was undefeated in the tournament series that took place in Jakarta, Cirebon (West Java) and Semarang on March 10, 14 and 21 respectively. He won 96 matches and tied four matches.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
East Timor: Dutch war crimes replayed
East Timor: Dutch war crimes replayed By Aboeprijadi Santoso This is the second of two articles on the origins of war crimes in Indonesia. AMSTERDAM (JP): Jakarta's rule in East Timor ended with excessive violence, as did the Dutch war in Indonesia in the 1940s. These two cases carry lessons on the genesis of military atrocities.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Black-headed parrots saved from smugglers
Black-headed parrots saved from smugglers SORONG, Irian Jaya: Forest rangers have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 50 black-headed parrots (lorius domicel), a protected species, from their habitat in Bintuni district. The forest rangers found the birds in two big boxes brought by a man identified as Mustakin, 23, aboard the Alken Persada motorboat, chief of Bintuni's forest rangers, JS Parirak, said here Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Permana's job on the line
Permana's job on the line JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Permana Agung confirmed on Wednesday the rumors that finance minister Bambang Sudibyo was planning to replace him. Permana said President Abdurrahman Wahid had discussed the plans with Bambang. "I have heard this from a source," he told reporters on the sidelines of a hearing with the House of Representatives. "I have no problem about it, because I still have a job as a lecturer," he added.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asia can sustain recovery: Former leaders
Asia can sustain recovery: Former leaders TOKYO (AFP): Asia can sustain its recovery from the financial crisis which erupted in July 1997 but must be wary of another outbreak, according to two key policymakers of the time. "Like a man who has suffered a heart attack, post-crisis East Asia has had intimations of mortality," former Philippine president Fidel Ramos told a symposium here. "It has learned ...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Garrison questions civilian about uniform, air rifles
Garrison questions civilian about uniform, air rifles JAKARTA (JP): Intelligence officers at the Jakarta Military Garrison questioned on Wednesday afternoon a civilian, sighted earlier in the day at the Senen market in Central Jakarta wearing a complete colonel's uniform. After questioning, officers searched the residence of the man, identified as Antonius Anwar Halim, 36, on Jl. Bila No. 6 in Cideng Timur, Central Jakarta, where they confiscated four air rifles, a gas gun and a bayonet.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kwik optimistic economy will grow by 3.8% this year
Kwik optimistic economy will grow by 3.8% this year JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie expressed optimism on Wednesday that the 3.8 percent economic growth target in the April-December 2000 budget year would be attained.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia opposes OPEC output increase above 2m bpd
Indonesia opposes OPEC output increase above 2m bpd JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will not support any proposal to increase oil output by more than two million barrels per day at the impending ministerial meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Minister of Mines and Energy Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said. Bambang said Indonesia will only accept an increase in oil output of one million barrels per day.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto fit to face questioning
Soeharto fit to face questioning By Budiman Moerdijat and Kornelius Purba JAKARTA (JP): A report from an independent medical examination team indicated that former president Soeharto is healthy enough to face questioning for alleged corruption during his three- decade rule. A source close to the state-appointed medical team told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that Soeharto was declared medically fit after undergoing two examinations last week.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Matori's attacker buried
Matori's attacker buried JAKARTA (JP): The decomposed body of the man who attacked the chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Matori Abdul Djalil, on March 5 has been finally buried as an unidentified body at Pondok Ranggon graveyard in East Jakarta. The head of the morgue at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Mardiono, said he finally took the decision on Monday without the permission of the police since the body of the corpse was badly decomposed.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
`Kretek' makers oppose changes in tax system
`Kretek' makers oppose changes in tax system JAKARTA (JP): Makers of kretek (clove-blended cigarettes) warned the government on Wednesday that its plan to impose excise on the basis of nicotine and tar content rather than production volume would lead to bankruptcies and mass unemployment. The government is expected to make a new ruling in calculating the excise tax on cigarettes this week before the start of the new fiscal year on April 1.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Corruption in Asia threatens recovery
Corruption in Asia threatens recovery SINGAPORE (AFP): Corruption is as widespread as ever in Asia, particularly in China, India, Indonesia and the Philippines, threatening their economic recovery, an independent think-tank said.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Shuttlers want Agus in their corner ahead of major event
Shuttlers want Agus in their corner ahead of major event JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have requested Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) vice chairman Agus Wirahadikusumah to be more active in preparing athletes for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cups championships in Kuala Lumpur in May and the Olympic Games in Sydney in September.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
The legend of ancient Chinese shrines in Bali
The legend of ancient Chinese shrines in Bali By Myra Sidharta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The presence of Putri Cina, or Chinese princesses, in the ancient courts of the archipelago is well documented. Thousands of worshipers go to Cirebon every year to bring their offerings to the princess in the Royal Cemetery in that city. The shrines in Bali are less well known, but their origins are probably more interesting.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
ILO unveils support plan for East Timor
ILO unveils support plan for East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The International Labor Organization (ILO) office in Geneva has unveiled a comprehensive plan for reconstruction, employment and skills training in East Timor.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Akbar comes under fire from activists over security bill
Akbar comes under fire from activists over security bill JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activists regretted on Wednesday the House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung's call for President Abdurrahman Wahid to ratify the controversial state security bill.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Chandra aims high in Asia-Pacific rally
Chandra aims high in Asia-Pacific rally JAKARTA (JP): Noted national racer Chandra Alim said on Wednesday that he was aiming to win the Asia-Pacific rally in Medan, North Sumatra, from March 31 to April 2. "I have won several sprint races and the Formula Asia, but I have never won any rallies. I am fully prepared for the race," Chandra said. The Asia-Pacific rally will feature local and foreign drivers. They will race for a distance of 2,000 kilometers or in four stages.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Confused by Sutiyoso
Confused by Sutiyoso From Rakyat Merdeka My husband and I are simple people. Thanks to hard work and a thrifty life, we have been able to raise three children who are now adults and have found employment. I am surprised that Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso does not seem concerned about his citizens, many of whom lead pitiful lives, especially children who have no chance to go to school due to their parents' economic status.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies stronger as won hits post-crisis high
Asian currencies stronger as won hits post-crisis high HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Sustained foreign investor interest in South Korean assets coupled with inward trade flows Wednesday to drive the won to its highest level since November 1997. Most other Asian currencies also gained. Only the Thai baht slipped as traders unwound long positions established over the last week in anticipation of heavy foreign direct investment flows into Thailand.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Coach regrets lifter Indriyani's injury
Coach regrets lifter Indriyani's injury JAKARTA (JP): National weightlifting coach Imron Rosadi expressed disappointment on Wednesday with Sri Indriyani's injury, which likely will prevent her from competing in the 2000 Olympics Games in Sydney. While accompanying Indriyani, nicknamed Indri, to the National Sports Council (KONI) sports science commission, Imron said he would not force the lifter to continue training because it could destroy her career.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Woman jailed for abducting baby to please husband
Woman jailed for abducting baby to please husband By A'an Suryana JAKARTA (JP): Attempting to please her husband who desperately wanted a baby from her, housewife Maemunah, 44, stole a two-day- old baby boy from a hospital. Instead of getting her husband back, the woman is now serving time in jail. The Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday sentenced her to one year and six months in prison. After the judge read the sentence, Maemunah could only sit in silence as her eyes filled with tears.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government gears up for Aceh rights trial
Government gears up for Aceh rights trial JAKARTA (JP): The government is making final preparations for the joint military-civilian trial of 24 Army soldiers implicated in crimes against humanity in Aceh last year. State Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad said on Wednesday the government had established a joint panel of judges for the trial and a security team from Aceh to guard witnesses and defendants during court sessions.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bayer to quit SSX
Bayer to quit SSX JAKARTA (JP): PT Bayer Indonesia, a publicly listed pharmaceutical producer, plans to remove its shares from the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) as part of its cost cutting program. The company said on Wednesday that the plan to delist the shares was also made due to the lack of investors in the Surabaya stock market. Like other shares on the Surabaya stock market, Bayer stocks are rarely traded.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ozone-depleting substance in abundance in RI: Official
Ozone-depleting substance in abundance in RI: Official JAKARTA (JP): The country is home to a large amount of an ozone-depleting substance which is even more harmful than the more commonly known chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), an environment official said Wednesday. Deputy to the state minister of environment Aca Sugandhy said almost 1,000 tons of halon were stored in the country.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Instant noodle ad on TV
Instant noodle ad on TV From Kompas I deplore the Salami instant noodles advertisement on television for its jingle taken from Indonesia Tanah Air Beta. This song embodies the pride of the Indonesian nation. Moreover, it is one of the national songs often sung by elementary and junior high school students.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Japanese, Indonesian artists meet on common ground
Japanese, Indonesian artists meet on common ground By Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): The start of a new year is a good time for renewing relationships and reinforcing cultural bonds. So when a new millennium dawns, it is only fitting that the idealized domain of art serve as a tool of intercultural dialogue. Art Exchange 2000 Indonesia - Japan is an amalgamation of the abstract art of four Indonesian artists and four Japanese artists.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo boosts capacity
Excelcomindo boosts capacity JAKARTA (JP): Mobile telecommunications operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama said on Wednesday it would invest at least Rp 140 billion (US$19 million) in the company's coverage expansion to North Sumatra and Riau in the third and fourth quarters of this year. Excelcomindo's general manager, Suhari Harliman, said the company expected to realize between 20,000 and 30,000 new customers in the two provinces during the first year of commercial operation.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI urged to dissolve military commands
TNI urged to dissolve military commands JAKARTA (JP): Fresh demands are mounting for the Indonesian Military (TNI) to phase out its territorial operations on the grounds that the system is outdated and pulls the military into political activities. Speaking at a seminar held by the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), Lt. Gen.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Old parking system to return, attendants' wages to increase
Old parking system to return, attendants' wages to increase JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with the implementation of new parking fees on Thursday, the city administration has decided to reimpose the old parking system and introduce new wages for attendants, an official said on Wednesday. "The City Parking Agency has decided to abandon its trial system, which involved parking attendants and fee collectors in the city's five mayoralties.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
A slew of Asian documentaries to be screened at TUK festival
A slew of Asian documentaries to be screened at TUK festival JAKARTA (JP): Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) and the Japan Foundation are bringing the world of documentary filmmaking to Jakarta this week with their Asian Documentary Film Festival. On offer is a diverse range of documentaries from all over Asia, which will be shown from Wednesday to Saturday. Several of the films have won international recognition at documentary film festivals abroad.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Local governor fails to attend new PWI congress
Local governor fails to attend new PWI congress SEMARANG (JP): The opening ceremony of the congress of PWI Reformasi, a splinter group of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), was held on Wednesday outside the building designated to host the ceremony following a local government ban.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
S'pore Airlines jet makes safety stop
S'pore Airlines jet makes safety stop SINGAPORE (AP): A Singapore Airlines plane bound for Singapore from India made an unscheduled stop in Malaysia due to a possible engine problem, the airline said on Wednesday. Flight SQ407, en route to Singapore from Delhi, with 270 passengers and 14 crew members aboard, made an unscheduled stop at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, it said in a statement.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 22, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
INRO to meet next week to review stocks sale
INRO to meet next week to review stocks sale KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) said on Wednesday its oversight committee will meet next week to review the group's progress towards liquidating its stocks. INRO buffer stock manager Arch Roberts told Reuters that the meeting on March 27 would allow members to assess INRO's position and its next move to dispose of the group's 140,000 tons buffer stock in the market.