Archive: 12 April 2000
48 articles found
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
IBRA insists ad hoc judges be used in bankruptcy cases
IBRA insists ad hoc judges be used in bankruptcy cases JAKARTA (JP): Legal affairs chief of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Agustus Sani Nugroho stressed on Tuesday that the agency still wanted independent ad hoc judges to examine its bankruptcy cases despite "resistance" from head of the Jakarta Commercial Court.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Time' hearing postponed over lawyers' delay
'Time' hearing postponed over lawyers' delay JAKARTA (JP): Miscommunication forced judges at the Central Jakarta District Court to adjourn on Tuesday the hearing of a civil lawsuit filed by former president Soeharto against New York-based Time magazine. Presiding judge Sihol Sitompul adjourned the hearing at 12:20 p.m. in the absence of the lawyers for the former president, who had left the courtroom at 11:40 a.m. Soeharto's lawyers -- Juan Felix Tampubolon, O.C.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aspac books semis berth to mark last performance
Aspac books semis berth to mark last performance JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta-based Aspac basketball club marked its exit from the women's league by cruising to the semifinal of the Megawati Soekarnoputri Cup women's basketball tournament at Senayan basketball hall here. Aspac overpowered Bhinneka Sritex Solo 69-58 on Tuesday to set up a semifinal clash with defending champion CLS Surabaya on Wednesday. Aspac, runner-up in pool B, collected five points after winning two games and losing one.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Instrument teaching method
Instrument teaching method I was very pleased to read Gus Kairupan's article about Christiane Hutcap's master classes (The Jakarta Post, April 7, 2000). The article is very well-written and pleasant to read. As I am personally involved and concerned about musical life in Indonesia, I very much would like to react to the article, as a positive contribution and certainly not as a criticism.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
One shot dead for attacking officer
One shot dead for attacking officer FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: A resident of Kaimana, Fakfak regency, was shot dead by police on Tuesday morning after he reportedly attacked an officer. Yanto Revideso, who allegedly slashed an officer with a sharp weapon, was shot while hiding in a nearby forest, police said. (eba/jun)
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Motorola, ITB hold tech contest
Motorola, ITB hold tech contest JAKARTA (JP): The U.S.-based mobile phone company, Motorola, in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering Student Association of the Institute of Technology Bandung will hold a nationwide competition to design applications using a microcontroller. The company said the competition, open for technology students from Indonesian universities, is aimed at promoting the development of technology skills of Indonesian students.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Proposal lauded to send ex-becak drivers abroad
Proposal lauded to send ex-becak drivers abroad JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso welcomed on Tuesday a proposal, the first of its kind, to send some 300 former becak (pedicab) drivers, to work at plantations and furniture manufacturers in neighboring Malaysia. "The most important thing is that the former becak drivers receive comprehensive information about the types of jobs and their salaries," Sutiyoso said as quoted by city administration spokesman Muhayat.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Oil firm donates schools to Pulau Seribu residents
Oil firm donates schools to Pulau Seribu residents KELAPA ISLAND, Pulau Seribu (JP): Argentinean-owned oil firm YPF-Maxus inaugurated on Tuesday its donation of two schools, a jetty and an access road to residents of Kelapa in the Jakarta Bay. "The development (of the projects) is part of Maxus' community development program to maintain a good and harmonious relationship with people and communities in and around its operational area," the firm's general manager, C.W.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Australians told to help East Timor with jobs
Australians told to help East Timor with jobs MELBOURNE (AFP): Australian businesses were urged on Tuesday to take a leading role in rebuilding the devastated East Timor, in particular through projects that employed East Timorese.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government: Public to be spared fee hike
Government: Public to be spared fee hike JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Tuesday a plan to increase the fees of 19 business-related items beginning next Monday after a thorough examination of possible consequences. "The fee hikes will only affect a relatively small group of residents and mean a relatively small amount of money," the assistant to the secretary on administration affairs, Ma'mun Amin, told reporters at a media conference at City Hall.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police to be firm on armed protesters
Police to be firm on armed protesters JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi said on Tuesday that police officers would take stern measures against people who brandish weapons during protests. "Do not blame me if the police start to take strict action. We cannot tolerate it anymore. Protesters must not carry weapons. We'll do whatever it takes to secure the capital," Nurfaizi told The Jakarta Post. "We do not want to take harsh measures against our own citizens. So do not push us.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Newmont's closure could harm effort to woo investors
Newmont's closure could harm effort to woo investors JAKARTA (JP): The ruling by a local court in North Sulawesi ordering gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya to shut down its operations could undermine the government's efforts to attract foreign investors and might harm the government financially, an official said. The director of mining development at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Simon Sembiring, said on Tuesday Newmont might appeal the ruling.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Changes transforming economy
Changes transforming economy By Ken Gibson JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has clearly caught the 'dot com flu' -- new startups are cropping up every day; U.S. dot coms have arrived in Jakarta; and a host of companies are busily trying to put an 'e-spin' on their Old Economy businesses. Is there really money to be made in the New Economy? When will the bubble burst? What does it mean for Indonesia? What will happen to those in the Old Economy?
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Irianese tribes want activists for Freeport audit
Irianese tribes want activists for Freeport audit JAKARTA (JP): Tribes from Irian Jaya have asked the government to include international environmental organizations in the team to assess the impact of Freeport Indonesia's gold mining operation on the environment in the province. Baliem Valley Foundation, a non-profit organization representing a number of tribes living near the Jayawijaya mountain, said the involvement of the international green groups was needed to ensure fairness.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI's foreign lenders to meet on debt terms
RI's foreign lenders to meet on debt terms PARIS (Bloomberg): Indonesian government officials will meet with the country's foreign creditors on Wednesday to ease terms for repaying billions of dollars in debt, a crucial step toward putting Indonesia's economy back on track.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mayor wants vendors to relocate soon
Mayor wants vendors to relocate soon JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta mayor Andi S. Abdullah urged the City owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya on Tuesday to be more active implementing the relocation program of street vendors operating in Senen district. Andi reiterated his appeal because the implementation of the program was too slow and still posing problems to traffic flow in the area.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Is it Papua or Irian Jaya?
Is it Papua or Irian Jaya? JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Although still not formally endorsed by the central government, people could refer to Irian Jaya by its new name Papua, an official said on Tuesday. A final decision had yet been taken by the central government, said Florens Imbiri, who heads the special commission in Irian Jaya provincial council to look into name change plan. Florens said the commission had completed its work and sent its proposal to Jakarta, Antara reported.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Muslim scholars claim Islam upholds democracy
Muslim scholars claim Islam upholds democracy JAKARTA (JP): Unlike the general perception that Islam is anti-West, Muslim scholars asserted on Tuesday that the religion was the pioneer of democracy and introduced the concept of a civil society. Nurcholish Madjid and Egyptian expert on Islam Muhammad Sa'id Al-Ashmawy were of the opinion that democracy has been the basic ideas of Islam since its inception. The two were speaking in a seminar on Islam and democracy, held at the Goethe Institute.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Toward a fair pricing system for fuel oil
Toward a fair pricing system for fuel oil By Otto Soemarwoto This is the second of two articles on fuel pricing. BANDUNG (JP): The higher tax and parking fees, and the limitation of parking space would work as a disincentive for using cars in inefficient ways. This can be further strengthened by giving incentives for using cars efficiently, the carrot part of the policy. In the first place public transportation should be improved by making it clean, safe and comfortable.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur unyielding over communist ban
Gus Dur unyielding over communist ban CANCUN, Mexico (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid rebuffed critics at home on Tuesday, insisting that his controversial proposal to lift a 34-year ban on communism would bring about a national reconciliation in Indonesia. Gus Dur, as the President is popularly called, arrived in the Mexican resort town on Monday on his way to a developing world gathering in communist-Cuba.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thai gets 15 years for heroin possession
Thai gets 15 years for heroin possession TANGERANG (JP): Thai national Khancana Thiangthum, 29, could wept on Tuesday after a presiding judge sentenced her to 15 years in prison plus a fine of Rp 150 million (US$20,000) after finding her guilty of possession of heroin. "The defendant was found guilty of violating Article 81 of Law No. 22/1997 on narcotics for being in possession of 1,750 grams of heroin," said presiding judge Lucia Usmany.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Teachers get sympathy aplenty and little else
Teachers get sympathy aplenty and little else JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the House of Representatives expressed sympathy for poorly paid teachers on Tuesday but fell short of endorsing their plan for a massive strike this week. House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said the legislative body would propose a significant increase in the salaries of teachers. The increase is important to improve the quality of education, he said.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan opposes direct presidential election
PDI Perjuangan opposes direct presidential election JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Tuesday that it would fight any move to replace the indirect presidential election mechanism even though the system cost it the presidency last year. Secretary-general Sutjipto said the party would use its power to block the plan by other parties to amend Article 8 on the presidential election in the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Matori's attack remains mystery
Matori's attack remains mystery JAKARTA (JP): The city police have failed to uncover the motive or the mastermind behind the March 5 attempted murder of National Awakening Party Chairman Matori Abdul Djalil at his South Jakarta residence. In an interview with The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi said a key factor in the investigation was the apprehension of the two suspects, who are still at large.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rekayasa hopes to acquire foreign firm
Rekayasa hopes to acquire foreign firm JAKARTA (JP): State-owned engineering and construction company PT Rekayasa Industry is seeking to acquire a foreign engineering technology licenser firm prior to its privatization. Technology and marketing division manager Chandra Widodo said the acquisition of a foreign technology licenser was necessary to boost the company's value. "We're currently in negotiations with four process licenser companies from the U.S. and Europe.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
New tax rule for Batam opposed
New tax rule for Batam opposed BATAM, Riau (JP): A new government regulation imposing value- added taxes (VAT) and sales taxes on luxury goods on Batam and neighboring islands has drawn opposition from locals and entrepreneurs. The head of tourism, post and telecommunications at the Batam chapter of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muzakiriyanto, said on Tuesday the new ruling, which took effect on April 1, would hamper foreign investment on the island.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI regrets UN rebuff on border accord
TNI regrets UN rebuff on border accord DILI, East Timor (JP): Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri expressed on Tuesday disappointment over the United Nations' refusal to accept Indonesia's proposal for a border agreement.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333): - Indigo Restaurant & Bar: Music You Can Talk To, live show at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), Monday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Solo Pianist, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Friday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 11, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pedicab drivers defend lawsuit
Pedicab drivers defend lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Becak (pedicab) drivers have defended their decision not to name the City Council (DPRD) as one of the defendants in their class action against a citywide ban on becak. They said that besides demanding that they be allowed to operate in Jakarta, they were also challenging the Jakarta governor's right to take harsh measures against the drivers when clearing them from city streets.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
BNI still seen as poorly capitalized
BNI still seen as poorly capitalized NEW YORK (Dow Jones): Moody's affirmed Monday the ratings of PT Bank Negara Indonesia at Caa2 for long-term deposits and senior debt, Not Prime for short-term deposits and E for financial strength. The affirmation follows the injection of an initial tranche of government bonds, commencing the bank's recapitalization.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
People turning to traditional medicines
People turning to traditional medicines JAKARTA (JP): Soaring drug prices have made many people turn to traditional medicines. The surge in demand for alternative medicines has tempted unscrupulous businesspeople to import unregistered and well-known brandnames illegally. Officials from the Ministry of Health have reported an influx of illegally imported Chinese traditional medicines. They filed a report with the Director General of Customs and Excise last month but there has been no response.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Proving Soeharto's innocence
Proving Soeharto's innocence Recently, Juan Felix Tampubolon, one of Soeharto's lawyers, was shown almost every day on many television channels and stated that Soeharto was medically unfit to undergo questioning by prosecutors from the Attorney General's Office. It is likely that his many controversial milk-and-water explanations or statements have befuddled the community.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The United Nations' newly appointed special envoy to Myanmar said on Tuesday he would visit the country next month and meet pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. "I will meet all the relevant parties there, including Aung San Suu Kyi," said Razali Ismail, a Malaysian appointed by UN secretary-general Kofi Annan this month. Among Razali's tasks is getting the military government to accept a UN inquiry into human rights abuses.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soerjadi arrested over 1996 case
Soerjadi arrested over 1996 case JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) chairman Soerjadi was arrested by police on Tuesday following a marathon questioning over his alleged role in the riots sparked by a forcible takeover of the party's office in 1996. The National Police Headquarters issued a warrant for the arrest of the Supreme Advisory Council member at about 9 p.m., after 10 hours of interrogation. The deputy chief of general crimes, Col.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
N. Korea keen to join ASEAN security forum
N. Korea keen to join ASEAN security forum BANGKOK (AFP): North Korea's Foreign Minister Paek Nam-Sun told his Thai counterpart that the isolated state was "very keen" to join the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), Thailand said on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Surin Pitsuwan, who holds the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN and its corresponding security forum ARF, said he met with Paek on Sunday at a Non-Aligned Movement gathering in Colombia.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Talk Show 4:00 News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Talk Show 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sport 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 World News 9:35 Music 10:30 News Program 2 4:30 p.m. Student's Program 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, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian people smugglers jailed
Indonesian people smugglers jailed PERTH, Australia (AFP): Fifteen Indonesian people smugglers were jailed on Tuesday for periods of up to five and a half years. The penalties were imposed in the District Court in Broome, a pearling port in the far north of Western Australia, by Judge Peter Blaxell.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tanri says no favoritism in picking Davis Cup players
Tanri says no favoritism in picking Davis Cup players JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) chairman Tanri Abeng said on Tuesday that there would be no favoritism in choosing the members of the Davis Cup team, who will play against Chinese Taipei in the final of Group Two Asia Oceania zone in October.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Villagers say they were shortchanged
Villagers say they were shortchanged MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Some 200 residents of Mandai district marched to the local prosecutor's office on Tuesday demanding more compensation for their land acquired for the extension of Hasanuddin International Airport.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 800 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 525 0 856,500 Alakasa Industrindo 475 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 925 25 608,000 Alter Abadi 325 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,150 50 5,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 300 0 22,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,125 25 1,238,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gudang Garam suspends operation after labor strike
Gudang Garam suspends operation after labor strike SURABAYA (JP): Giant publicly listed clove cigarette producer PT Gudang Garam in Kediri, some 125 kilometers southwest of here, suspended operations for five days starting on Tuesday following a huge labor strike for better conditions. Reports said that a group of workers blocked delivery trucks from leaving the factory compound on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
DialMart to enter e-commerce era
DialMart to enter e-commerce era JAKARTA (JP): Grocery delivery service company DialMart, providing customers with a limited selection of items via telephone and facsimile, plans to connect their service to e- commerce business, an executive said on Monday.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rizal suspects collusion involving Bulog employees
Rizal suspects collusion involving Bulog employees JAKARTA (JP): State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chairman Rizal Ramli has ordered an investigation into how 9,300 tons of Chinese rice destined for East Nusa Tenggara found its way to Lampung. During an unannounced inspection at Panjang Port in Bandar Lampung, Rizal said he suspected collusion between the agency's employees and private importers. "I want to know who the culprits are within Bulog," he was quoted by Antara as saying on Tuesday.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
A Latief told to negotiate with IBRA
A Latief told to negotiate with IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court delayed on Tuesday proceedings in the bankruptcy suit filed against trading firm A Latief Corporation to allow the company the opportunity to reach an out of court settlement. "We will meet again on Tuesday of next week for the second court hearing," presiding judge Sihol Sitompoel told the court.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bus strike causes traffic jam
Bus strike causes traffic jam CILACAP, Central Java: Thousands of people were stranded when more than 250 local bus drivers stopped work to stage a protest demanding an increase in fares. The protesters marched to the local legislative council to press their demand, which resulted in congestion in surrounding areas. At the same time, 300 traders also visited the council building to protest a plan to relocate the market in Mejenang district. They said the new proposed location was prone to flood.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Truth commission urged to unveil 1965 bloodshed
Truth commission urged to unveil 1965 bloodshed JAKARTA (JP): An observer suggested on Tuesday the first task undertaken by the government's proposed truth and reconciliation commission be to unveil the truth behind the mass killings that followed the 1965 abortive coup blamed on the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). Speaking at a seminar here, researcher Daniel Dakidhae said the bloodshed was the beginning of the country's history of violence perpetrated by the state.
Wed, 12 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bring Soeharto to court pronto
Bring Soeharto to court pronto From Rakyat Merdeka I love Indonesia's first president, the late Sukarno (Bung Karno), and highly appreciate his merits in the fight for Indonesia's independence. I feel enduring sadness and disappointment over his fate following his downfall until his death. Moreover, there was no opportunity to pay him a visit, including during his illness, because of the tight security at the time, both at the hospital and at Dewi Sukarno's residence.