Archive: 5 April 2000
54 articles found
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
New Bulog chief told to protect farmers
New Bulog chief told to protect farmers JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has ordered new National Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rizal Ramli to protect millions of rice and sugar farmers from the influx of cheaper imported staples. Speaking before Rizal's inauguration at Bina Graha presidential office on Monday, the President said that without government protection, Indonesian farmers would not be able to survive the difficult situation currently facing them.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. regrets lawsuit against Johny
U.S. regrets lawsuit against Johny JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. government expressed regret on Monday over a lawsuit filed against Indonesian Army Lt. Gen. Johny Lumintang for his alleged role in violence in East Timor last year. U.S. Ambassador Robert S. Gelbard said his government termed it "an unfortunate circumstance" and promised to personally explain to Johny the details of the legal action as soon as possible. "The U.S.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Catholic forum inaugurated
Catholic forum inaugurated ENDE, East Nusa Tenggara: Ende Archbishop Mgr. Abdon Longinus da Cunha officially inaugurated the Indonesian Catholic Community Forum (Forumki) at Ende diocese. The ceremony took place at Santo Josef Hall and those in attendance included Ende Regent Dominikus Domi and the regency legislators. In his address, Da Cunha called on the Catholic community to respect human dignity, democracy and law in the country's pluralistic society.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
11 killed in vigilante violence since January, police report
11 killed in vigilante violence since January, police report JAKARTA (JP): Eleven men have been mobbed to death since January this year in increasing cases of vigilantism in Greater Jakarta, city police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said on Monday. Zainuri said in some cases, mobs burned victims alive, or set them on fire after they were mobbed to death. "We have yet to find a way of controlling the increase in vigilantism here," Zainuri told reporters.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tel Aviv wants to host 2012 Olympics
Tel Aviv wants to host 2012 Olympics TEL AVIV (AFP): Israel's biggest city of Tel Aviv set the ball rolling on Monday on plans for an unprecedented bid to host the summer Olympic Games in 2012. "We started working toward the possibility of hosting the games here," Tel Aviv's mayor Ron Huldai said while standing in front of a scale model of a planned Olympic park. "It is a major opportunity to develop the city.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI, Norway boost energy ties
RI, Norway boost energy ties JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and Norwegian governments have decided to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, a senior Indonesian government official said on Monday. Director General of Oil and Natural Gas Rachmat Sudibyo said Indonesia was interested in particular with Norway's technical expertise in the oil and gas sector.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Joint team set to evaluate bus fare hike
Joint team set to evaluate bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The City Council will form a joint team to study the possibility of raising bus fares in the capital. The decision was made on Monday after the councillors failed to reach an agreement with the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) on an increase in bus fares.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
National soccer player Eri Irianto dies after last match
National soccer player Eri Irianto dies after last match JAKARTA (JP): National soccer player Eri Irianto died early on Monday at Dr. Sutomo General Hospital in Surabaya, hours after playing his last match with his club Persebaya Surabaya. He was 26. Eri was buried in Desa Kraton public cemetery in his hometown on Monday morning. He is survived by his wife, Friska Putri Nilamsari, whom he just married on March 19. The club's physician, Herry Siswanto, said that Eri suffered a heart failure.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
EU, African leaders try to tackle war, terrorism
EU, African leaders try to tackle war, terrorism CAIRO (AFP): European and African leaders entered their last day of unprecedented summit talks on Tuesday expecting to tackle war, terrorism and human rights after Libya's Moammar Qaddafi stunned them with an anti-Western tirade. With only a day ahead of them, presidents, prime ministers and kings were also to debate a dozen other tough problems, such as economic development and poverty elimination in Africa, the world's poorest continent.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gates challenges antitrust ruling against Microsoft
Gates challenges antitrust ruling against Microsoft WASHINGTON (AFP): Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said Tuesday he believes the software giant will prevail in the appeal of its antitrust case because of "common sense." The software giant is challenging Monday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson, who found that Microsoft "trammeled the competitive process" by using its monopoly position in PC operating software to gain an unfair advantage in the Web browser market.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cockroaches 'plague G-8 summit'
Cockroaches 'plague G-8 summit' TOKYO (AFP): Fast-breeding giant cockroaches threaten to plague world leaders at a Group of Eight summit to be held in Japan from July 21-23, a Japanese newspaper said in an April Fool's report on Saturday. "Some of the cockroaches are reaching abnormal lengths of 35 centimeters and the government is concerned over its ability to keep them from marring the event," said the Japan Times.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian stocks decline in reaction to Nasdag fall
Asian stocks decline in reaction to Nasdag fall TOKYO (AFP): The record points fall on Nasdaq overnight dominated most investors actions in Asia Tuesday as tumbling technology stocks continued to drag down regional markets. In Bombay, heavy selling prompted by Nasdaq's fall saw local stocks sink 7.2 percent while other markets reacted more sedately.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 3, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Steel dumping probe to be completed soon
Steel dumping probe to be completed soon JAKARTA (JP): The government's anti-dumping agency is expected to complete its investigation into the alleged dumping practices conducted by Japanese, Chinese and South Korean steel pipe producers in Indonesia in one or two months, an association said on Monday.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Multatuli's message
Multatuli's message Any exchange of views that occurs between an expatriate and an Indonesian reader in the readers forum of The Jakarta Post on a topic that bears an instructive message must certainly be welcome. Such writings contribute to enrich knowledge and information, particularly to Indonesian readers. So the advantage in terms of widening visions of the intellectualism is surely heartening.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto questioning cut short
Soeharto questioning cut short JAKARTA (JP): The initial questioning of former president Soeharto for alleged corruption during his 32-year rule was cut short on Monday for medical reasons. A joint team of doctors advised five visiting prosecutors from the Attorney General's Office to cease the questioning after 90 minutes due to the rising blood pressure and irregular heartbeat of Soeharto, 78. He had answered two questions when the session was halted. Soeharto was questioned at his home on Jl.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI to study lifting ban on communism
TNI to study lifting ban on communism JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) said on Monday that it would study President Abdurrahman Wahid's repeated calls for lifting the ban on communism. "We will study the idea carefully and thoroughly so that we can give an opinion to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)," TNI Commander Adm. Widodo was quoted by Antara as saying. Widodo would not comment further but said they were in the process of contemplating the idea.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aceh People's Congress rejects security deployment
Aceh People's Congress rejects security deployment BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The Aceh People's Congress (KRA) organizers rejected on Tuesday the massive deployment of around 1,700 elite Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers to secure the week-long event which is slated to start here on April 22. "We neither need nor ask for that many security troops.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Census taking in June
Census taking in June JAKARTA (JP): The city office of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) will conduct a monthlong census in June, an official said on Monday. Chief of BPS' Jakarta office Jasa Bangun said the census, held once every 10 years, will collect data on gender classification, age, marital status, migratory status, religion, ethnicity/citizenship, education, employment status and fertility.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt to control multilevel marketing
Govt to control multilevel marketing JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a a decree to regulate multilevel marketing businesses and to protect the public from fraud, a top official of the ministry said on Monday. Director general of domestic trade Teddy at the ministry, Setiadi, said that the decree was aimed at creating a clean atmosphere in the multilevel industry and to prevent fraud.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
No paper
No paper In observance of the Islamic New Year, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday. The Post will appear again on Friday. -- Publisher
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Governor asks court to drop 'becak' suit
Governor asks court to drop 'becak' suit JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso demanded the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to drop a civil lawsuit filed by becak (pedicab) drivers against his decision to uphold a 1988 bylaw that prohibits becak operation in the city, accusing the lawsuit as incomplete. "The plaintiffs have failed to name the city council (DPRD) as a party which was also responsible for the issuance of the City Bylaw no.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Main issues of Dutch colonialism
Main issues of Dutch colonialism The exchange of views on the issue of Dutch colonialism in Indonesia has deteriorated a bit into the personal salvos of sneering, while the main issues actually are: 1. The colonization of the Indonesian archipelago by the Dutch East Indies (VOC) and later the government of the Netherlands, under the crown of the House of Orange, was a deplorable inhuman act and a negative page in the history of Holland (I am not a Christian). 2.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Japan offers counter-piracy program
Japan offers counter-piracy program By Santo Darmosumarto JAKARTA (JP): Reports of piracy in the Asia-Pacific region denote the phenomenon's continued security threat to regional waterways, which comprise some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Faced with immense difficulties in finding solutions to the problem, Asian governments are now pondering Japan's offer to sponsor a joint counter-piracy program involving its coast guards.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Activities in Bali brought to a halt
Activities in Bali brought to a halt DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Activities on the tourist island of Bali came to a halt on Tuesday as the predominantly Hindu population observed the Hindu Day of Silence (Nyepi). A first-time restriction on flights to the resort island took effect on Tuesday, with all domestic and international air services to and from Bali banned for a period of 24 hours. Roads were deserted as Balinese stayed home to celebrate the holy day.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Agreement on natural resources sought
Agreement on natural resources sought JAKARTA (JP): Recent conflicts related to the exploitation of natural resources have led to fears of increased clashes of interest among investors, local communities, and the government. In a bid to reduce the conflicts, representatives from the business community and non-government organizations focusing on the environment announced on Monday plans to seek an agreement on a general rule for natural resources exploitation.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to account for delay in reform program
Govt urged to account for delay in reform program JAKARTA (JP): The President's National Economic Council urged the government on Tuesday to provide a full account of any delays in implementing the reform measures agreed to with the International Monetary Fund. "We remain confident the targets of the reform measures will still be fulfilled by their deadlines. But if any of them fall behind schedule, the government should account for it to the people," council chairman Emil Salim said.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Late paper
Late paper Due to delivery problems and the observance of the Hindu Day of Silence on Tuesday, The Jakarta Post reached its readers in Bali late on Wednesday. We apologize for any inconvenience. -- Publisher
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 5, 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 5, 2000 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.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Agus' military court hearing set for Friday
Agus' military court hearing set for Friday JAKARTA (JP): Drug suspect Second. Lt. Agus Isrok is expected to appear in Jakarta Military Court for the first hearing over his alleged role in a drug case on Friday, a report said on Monday. Antara quoted an unidentified source as saying that Agus, a member of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus), was arrested at a hotel in West Jakarta along with an accomplice and a wide variety of drugs on Aug. 8 last year.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ballo survives qualifying round
Ballo survives qualifying round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian boxers Bara Gommies and Stevie Binalay failed to qualify for the 2000 Olympic Games after they lost their second bouts in the Olympic Games third qualifying round in Bangkok on Monday. Bara, competing in the welterweight division, was knocked out by Filipino Calido Reynaldo, while Stevie, fighting as a light welterweight, lost 5-12 to K. Sanjit of India.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Goa Jepang, natural museum for Japanese killed in WW II
Goa Jepang, natural museum for Japanese killed in WW II By Neles Tebay BIAK, Irian Jaya (JP): If you want to get a picture of an episode of the Second World War, you should go to Biak, the capital of Biak Numfor regency, in Irian Jaya. For here you will find a cave which used to be used as a defense fortress by Japanese soldiers. Locals call the cave "Gojep", an acronym standing for Goa Jepang (Japanese cave). It is easy to find. Just ask any resident in Biak how to get there. You can't miss it.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Ad hoc' judges sought to try bankruptcy cases
'Ad hoc' judges sought to try bankruptcy cases JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has filed bankruptcy petitions against four "uncooperative" debtors at the commercial court, the head of the agency's legal department Agustus Sani Nugroho, said here on Monday.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Inflation down 0.45% in March amid food price fall
Inflation down 0.45% in March amid food price fall JAKARTA (JP): Inflation fell by 0.45 percent in March compared to the previous month on the back of falling prices of food and processed food commodities, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). BPS Chairman Sugito Suwito said on Monday that year-on-year inflation fell 1.1 percent during the month compared to the same period last year.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dead man found in alley
Dead man found in alley JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Palmerah, West Jakarta, found the body of a 24-year-old man lying in an alley near Grogol River on Monday morning. The man is believed to have died from a drug overdose. A member of a local civil defense group, who requested anonymity, told reporters at the morgue of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital the body of Suryanata was discovered by residents at about 5 a.m. He said the residents then alerted him.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah sold down in thin holiday market
Rupiah sold down in thin holiday market HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Selling pressure pushed both the Indonesian rupiah and the Philippine peso to new lows for the year during Asian trading hours Tuesday. But in a week scattered with regional holidays, trading in most foreign exchange markets was subdued and volumes relatively thin.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Probo to sue government for 'baseless' charge
Probo to sue government for 'baseless' charge JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Probosutedjo, a half brother of former president Soeharto, is threatening to sue the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations for defamation. M. Thamrin of Thamrin-Djoko Anggono & Partner said that his client, more popularly called Probo, was preparing documents for the suit. He said the ministry's accusation that his client was involved in reforestation fraud was groundless.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia men's singles, doubles have good draws
Indonesia men's singles, doubles have good draws JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles and doubles have good draws in the US$180,000 Yonex Japan Open in Tokyo starting Wednesday. Indonesian shuttlers at least are likely to reach the quarterfinals in the final qualifying round for the Sydney Olympics in September. Third seed Marlev Mainaky, runner up in the 1999 Grand Prix Finals in Brunei Darussalam, will face little-known Japanese Hidetaka Yamada.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Suspected drug dealer arrested
Suspected drug dealer arrested BOGOR (JP): Local police arrested on Sunday night an alleged drug dealer identified as Nabani bin Abdullah, 42, for possession of seven kilograms of marijuana, and are searching for four other suspects. Bogor Police chief Lt. Col. Ade Husen Kartadipura said on Monday the suspects possessed a total of 20 kilograms of marijuana. "Around 10 p.m. one of the gang members, identified as Uci, arrived in Parung and started to divide the packages of marijuana.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI's U-19 team out of Asian qualifying
RI's U-19 team out of Asian qualifying JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's under-19 soccer team was routed in the prequalifying round of the Asian U-19 team in a 0-3 defeat by Myanmar at Deyang City in Sichuan province, China, on Monday. It was Indonesia's second defeat after a 1-3 loss to Chinese Taipei on Saturday. Indonesia now has no chance of making the Asian U-19 championships final in Teheran in November. Its final match is against China on Wednesday.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 3, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 550 -25 6,812,500 Alakasa Industrindo 475 100 1,000 Alfa Retailindo 950 25 393,500 Alter Abadi 325 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,050 -50 26,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 325 25 25,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,125 -25 548,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso says provocateurs at work in Matraman conflict
Sutiyoso says provocateurs at work in Matraman conflict BANDUNG (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said here on Monday that he suspected provocateurs were behind a series of recent brawls between residents of neighboring Palmeriam and Kebon Manggis subdistricts in Matraman area of East Jakarta. "I don't understand why the residents keep on fighting after the city administration sponsored a reconciliation meeting for them. "There must be one or more people who provoked these incidents.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Nurfaizi poised to probe police payoff report
Nurfaizi poised to probe police payoff report JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi pledged on Monday to investigate the veracity of a report that several top city police officers, including himself, took a percentage of the illegal fees charged for driver's licenses. "I will definitely investigate the matter ... how true could that report be," Nurfaizi said without confirming or denying his alleged involvement in the case. "Let's just stop this.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Justice for Soeharto
Justice for Soeharto With public pressure for due justice continuing to mount, time appears to be running out for the government to make good on its promise for a full and speedy investigation of former president Soeharto and to bring the former strongman to justice on charges of corruption during the three decades he was in power.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Oil spill pollutes waters off Cilacap
Oil spill pollutes waters off Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: An estimated 1,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into the waters off Cilacap after the fuel tanker MT King Fisher hit a reef on Saturday, causing a leak in one of its compartments. The accident took place at about 3:05 p.m., just before the tanker, carrying 600,000 barrels of crude oil, arrived at the Cilacap oil refinery from Tanjung Santan in East Kalimantan.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Independent E. Timor remains Indonesia's stumbling block
Independent E. Timor remains Indonesia's stumbling block By Lela E. Madjiah KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Former president B.J. Habibie was naive when he thought that letting go of East Timor would mean an end to Indonesia's problems. Habibie then argued that getting rid of the predominantly Catholic province would help Indonesia regain direly needed credibility in the international world.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Health Today' offers tips for better living
'Health Today' offers tips for better living JAKARTA (JP): A new health magazine hit the newsstands in Indonesia in April. Health Today joins a number of other titles aimed at providing Indonesians the advice and guidance they need to live physically, emotionally and mentally healthy lives.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Straight talk about AIDS
Straight talk about AIDS From Media Indonesia With information about HIV/AIDS continuing to develop, it would certainly be naive of some people if they did not rid themselves of the myths about the virus and the ensuing syndrome. That was my impression from reading an article in the March 24 edition of Media Indonesia featuring AIDS "Queen" Nurul Arifin. She said, "I am close to AIDS but I have not been infected. I am lucky, I remain faithful to (my husband) Mayong".
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Public firms no allowed to amortize forex losses
Public firms no allowed to amortize forex losses CISARUA, West Java (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) will no longer allow publicly listed companies to record part of their foreign exchange losses on future balance sheets. Herwidayatmo, the chairman of the agency, said a regulation which allowed the companies to amortize part of their current foreign exchange losses in future financial statements would be revoked by the end of this month.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Estrada says critics "crazy"
Estrada says critics "crazy" MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada said on Tuesday that a signature campaign launched to force him to reform or quit was cooked up by "crazy people." A civic movement led by several former government officials with an exclamation mark as its symbol was launched on Monday as a "silent protest" to reflect dissatisfaction with his 21 month- old leadership.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP movie actor to negotiate release
RP movie actor to negotiate release ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP): A southern Philippine province has agreed to appoint a movie actor known for his tough-guy roles as chief negotiator for the release of 33 people seized by Muslim extremist rebels, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
The year 2000: Making the choice to change
The year 2000: Making the choice to change By Tishy Bruce JAKARTA (JP): What is the meaning behind the number 2000? Why is it relevant in this new Age of Aquarius? What is the Age of Aquarius? In numerological terms, the number 2 relates to balance and co-operation. The number 0 relates to recognizing our inner gifts: looking to see what is right for us, what we are good at, what makes us feel at ease and what makes us feel happy, creative and strong inside.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
Maspion, U.S. firm tie up
Maspion, U.S. firm tie up JAKARTA (JP): Household appliance producer Maspion Group has established a strategic alliance in production and marketing with American-based World Kitchen Inc., a Maspion Group executive said on Monday. Alim Markus, the president of Maspion Group, said in a statement that World Kitchen would purchase the cooking appliances produced by Maspion's subsidiary PT Maxim Maspion. The subsidiary has an annual production capacity of 3.5 million units of cooking appliances.
Wed, 05 Apr 2000, 00:00 WIB
President urged to reshuffle economic ministers
President urged to reshuffle economic ministers JAKARTA (JP): The clamor is growing for President Abdurrahman Wahid to fire his economic ministers amid public impatience over their perceived inability to pull the country out of the economic crisis. Deputy executive director of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) J. Kristiadi said on Monday the President, who is nicknamed Gus Dur, should reshuffle his economic lineup.