Archive: 17 May 2000
64 articles found
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto grilled for 7 hours over Timor violence
Wiranto grilled for 7 hours over Timor violence JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto said he was relieved to "spell out the truth" of last year's violence in East Timor while being interrogated on Tuesday by a special Attorney General's Office investigative team. Wiranto was questioned for nearly seven hours over his alleged role in the East Timor mayhem as the then military chief/minister of defense and security before, after and during the historic Aug. 30 ballot.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mangunwijaya's wealth in dispute
Mangunwijaya's wealth in dispute SLEMAN, Yogyakarta : The death of well-known social activist and Catholic priest Y.B. Mangunwijaya last year has been followed by legal wrangling between the church and six of his 11 children. Six of the siblings, lead by Agustinus Purnama, claim they have a right to Romo Mangun's, as he was affectionately referred to, Rp 1.3 billion (US$153,000) inheritance and 18,000 square meter property.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Quo vadis RI?
Quo vadis RI? From Forum Keadilan Following President Abdurrahman Wahid's proposal to lift MPRS Decree No. XXV/1966 banning the propagation of communism because it is considered a violation of human rights and democracy, a question arises: Quo vadis the Indonesian nation? Democracy does not necessarily mean freedom of everything. Like in religion, there are things that are forbidden, for example, in Islam, pork is haram (forbidden).
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mahaka SM loses out again in ABC Champions Cup
Mahaka SM loses out again in ABC Champions Cup JAKARTA (JP): Mahaka Satria Muda of Jakarta was forced to head home early after its loss to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia in a group B match in the ABC Champions Cup at Ghazir Club Court in Beirut, Lebanon. Despite the basketball team's third consecutive loss, SM's team manager Erick Thohir praised his players' performance against the Saudi Arabians, the favorite in the event. "They played very well, they showed their fighting spirit.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Inco, Antam operate normally
Inco, Antam operate normally SYDNEY (Dow Jones): Nickel operations at PT International Nickel Indonesia Tbk and PT Aneka Tambang on Sulawesi island, Indonesia, weren't affected by a strong earthquake that hit the island Monday, officials with the two companies told Dow Jones Newswires by telephone. The officials were dismissing rumors circulating in the nickel market on Monday night that the earthquake had disrupted production.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fresh violence erupts in Ambon, two dead
Fresh violence erupts in Ambon, two dead AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh clashes flared up here on Tuesday following a car accident in which a teenager in Paso subdistrict was killed. The violence, which was continuing as of 8 p.m. local time, has left two people killed and 11 others injured. The secretary- general of the province's Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) chapter, Malik Selang, said Andi, 25, and Hasan, 23, died from gunshot wounds on the border between Batu Merah and Mardika districts.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man detained for killing father
Man detained for killing father JAKARTA (JP): An officer said the Cipayung Police arrested a secondhand goods vendor on Tuesday morning for killing his father during a family dispute. East Jakarta Police chief of detectives Capt. Agus Irianto said police arrested 35-year-old Saun bin Anja for murdering his father, 70-year-old Anja bin Bentong, in front of Anja's house in Kampung Munjul, Cipayung district, East Jakarta.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Goindo's e-commerce service
Goindo's e-commerce service JAKARTA (JP): Internet company PT Goindo.net introduced on Tuesday its new e-commerce services for businesses wishing to expand on the Internet. The new services facilitate transactions from one business to another (B2B) as well as from business to customers (B2C) Goindo president Gunawan Huh said at the opening ceremony that e-commerce was expanding from customer-aimed cyber malls to B2B e-commerce.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian telecommunications need a paradigm shift
Indonesian telecommunications need a paradigm shift By Zatni Arbi If the world were a perfect place, W.W. Rostow's theory of development stages might not have looked so ridiculous after all. The fruit of development would have trickled down to the masses, and our social and economic pictures would be far different from the reality that we have now.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rioting erupts in Semarang
Rioting erupts in Semarang SEMARANG, Central Java: Hundreds of people ran amok in the Tawang Mas area here on Tuesday morning, vandalizing a cinema in the Semarang Recreation and Exhibition Center. The reasons for the riot remain sketchy, but it is believed to have been triggered by local people's frustration over a neighboring construction project, which they claim had caused flooding in the residential area.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, Amex issue joint card
Telkom, Amex issue joint card JAKARTA (JP): American Express Travel Related Services (TSR) and PT Telkom will soon launch their co-brand credit card, offering a range of benefits to the latter's subscribers. Telkom president Muhammad Nazif said here on Tuesday that the Telkom American Express Co-brand Credit Card would provide customers with new conveniences regarding payment options, while also offering the benefits of an Amex credit card.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police to close unregistered clinics
Police to close unregistered clinics JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police will close down nine unregistered maternity clinics operating illegally in the area, an officer said on Tuesday. Police detectives chief Capt. Agus Irianto told reporters that the nine clinics were under the management of Herida Simamora who is also a midwife at the clinic. The clinic is located on Jl. Flamboyan in Duren Sawit district.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
No paper
No paper In observance of the Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday. The Post will appear again on Friday. -- Publisher
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Two broking firms suspended
Two broking firms suspended JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) temporarily suspended on Tuesday the operations of two securities companies, PT Sekuritas Namalatu Ronesina and PT Intifikasa Securindo, due to alleged market manipulation. The two securities companies allegedly engaged in artificial transactions in the trading of PT Mas Murni Indonesia's preferred shares, the JSX said in a statement.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Siemens a pacesetter in mobile data in Indonesia
Siemens a pacesetter in mobile data in Indonesia Cellular communications and data transmission have been flourishing issues. The growth rate of cell-phone users has reached significant figures in recent years, so that by the end of this year half billion people worldwide will be using mobile cell phones, with 250 million of them using GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), the most popular world standard.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo
'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) deputy chairman Theo Syafei threatened to dismiss party members who join splinter group "Poros Indonesia" and pursue policies contrary to the party. "They could be given warning letters and even fired if their statements go against party policy," Theo announced after a meeting at the party's headquarters on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Forkot demands release of three arrested friends
Forkot demands release of three arrested friends JAKARTA (JP): With dozens of teenage street children marching in front of them, some 200 members of the City Forum (Forkot) university students group rallied on Tuesday outside the Jakarta Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, demanding the release of three students detained by the police on Friday. The protesters stopped outside the headquarters after being confronted at the gate by 200 police officers armed with batons and shields.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
After Geneva, what next?
After Geneva, what next? It is obvious that many politicians in Jakarta are not content to let the ink dry on the joint understanding which the government signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva last week. Although it is not due to come into effect until June 2, the agreement has already been widely denounced by many in Jakarta as a sellout and a major diplomatic blunder on the part of President Abdurrahman Wahid's administration.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hands-free means radiation-free?
Hands-free means radiation-free? JAKARTA (JP): The booming trade of mobile cellphone always sparks controversy. The latest issue over cellphones, which are now used by about one billion people, is whether hands-free kits also emit radiation to the brain. Since cellphones have become daily lifestyle fixtures and a person's best friend, there has been a lot of studies and research done aimed at investigating the effects of electromagnetic and microwave radiation from cellphones on the human body.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts
GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts have unanimously disagreed with the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) over its extremely low 1.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2000. Head of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rizal Ramli said on Tuesday the country was on track to reach economic growth of more than 4 percent this year. He said the current weakening of the rupiah to the U.S.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aceh: More challenges from Geneva
Aceh: More challenges from Geneva By Aboeprijadi Santoso GENEVA (JP): It is a breathing space in what could become a long journey toward a final solution for Aceh. The agreement signed by the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva last Friday (May 12), marks President Abdurrahman Wahid's (Gus Dur's) new approach to dealing with Indonesia's trouble spots -- a new chapter after East Timor.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel: providing new technology as it happens
Telkomsel: providing new technology as it happens Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications provider PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) has proven itself a leading operator since its establishment five years ago, with a market share of 47 percent nationwide. The company's director of operation, Laurens J.M. Bulters, said that as the market leader of digital mobile cellular service in Indonesia, it is the aim of Telkomsel to introduce any new technology to the public.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Money puts legislation program on hold
Money puts legislation program on hold JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is now exercising its political function far better than its predecessors, but it fares little better when it comes to its legislation program -- because of a lack of money. Chairman of the House legislation board Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno said on Tuesday his team frequently failed to meet because they were not paid.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final
JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final JAKARTA (JP): JAPFA chess team will face Bali Jeff on Wednesday in the final of the Indonesian Chess League 2000 at the Novotel, Surabaya. JAPFA, who hired Grand Master (GM) Alex Wojkiewicz of Poland and GM Darryl Johansen of Australia for this event, narrowly beat BTPN from Bandung 2.5-1.5 in the sixth round and outclassed Jakarta-based Gunadarma 3.5-0.5 in the seventh round to top group A with 6 Match Points (MP) 21 Victory Points (VP).
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Performances * Concerts, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333): Midas Ensemble by Clara de Vries, Gerard Zuyderhoff, Steven Faber, 7:30 p.m., May 19. Quirine Viersen, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 29. * Oranje First Annual Choir Competition, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 25 and June 8. Music and Entertainment * Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter
PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter BANDUNG (JP): Pikiran Rakyat daily plans to file a lawsuit against the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Purwakarta on Monday after an internal dispute between party members led to an assault on a reporter. Chief editor H. AM. Ruslan said in Bandung on Tuesday that his office would sue the party's security guards for the arrest and beating of Nuryaman, the reporter assigned to cover the dispute.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
The World Bank in Indonesia: What else to be done?
The World Bank in Indonesia: What else to be done? This is the second of two articles based on a presentation by Indonesia's World Bank Country Director, Mark Baird, at a seminar on Indonesia's recovery held by the Kapital business tabloid in Jakarta on May 11. JAKARTA: It is still too early to say what the new Country Assistance Strategy will look like. A lot will depend on the priorities and preferences of the new government.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly lower ahead of likely U.S. rate hike
Asian currencies mostly lower ahead of likely U.S. rate hike SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly lower late Tuesday in quiet trade ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Indonesian rupiah was slightly weaker, but well above its intraday low. Fears of intervention by Indonesia's central bank and state banks lifted the currency, which has plunged as much as 9 percent over the past week.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare
Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare JAKARTA (JP): Internal reforms now underway will allow the Army to raise trust funds for use in improving the welfare of its personnel, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said on Tuesday. Speaking after opening the Army leadership annual meeting, Tyasno said trust funds were worth looking into since the government was unable to provide a sufficient military budget.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cable Modem: New media to surf Internet world
Cable Modem: New media to surf Internet world Perhaps the cable network is not well known in Indonesia, but a cable network with a background from CATV network is very popular in the United States and Europe to deliver high speed Internet access with cable modem. This media will give convenient and speed of access directly to your PC at your home. Compared with other technology to access the Internet, the cable modem is much faster, more than 100 times the ordinary conventional modem.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan
Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Akbar Tandjung dismissed the Supreme Advisory Council's proposal for the appointment of a first minister to assist the President on the grounds that it violated the 1945 Constitution and would only increase political instability in the nation.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence
Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid breakfasted at Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday in a clear attempt at refuting rumors of worsening relations with her.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Back to future: SE Asian stock collapse?
Back to future: SE Asian stock collapse? By Joshua Kurlantzick BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's stock exchange is rapidly falling through the floor, triggering fears in Southeast Asia that the region is heading towards another economic crisis, analysts said Monday. "Foreign investors are deciding to completely abandon Thailand's market .... in the next six months, we'll see a major cooling off in all Southeast Asian regional markets," an analyst with a prominent foreign brokerage in Bangkok told AFP.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Support for PKB?
Support for PKB? From Panji Statements by President Abdurrahman Wahid published in various print media have confused me. Many of his statements are not in compliance with the 1945 Constitution and the state ideology of Pancasila. There is an impression that his attitude reflects a lack of concern and he acts according to his own vision.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e'
It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e' JAKARTA (JP): One of my grand aunts enthusiastically showed me her new PC set, saying that she could now browse the Internet and "more importantly, I can send e-mails to my children and grandchildren and receive m-mails from them." She made me smiled as she joked that m-mails stood for mobile- mails as the message senders were always located in different places. She could be correct.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning
Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of participants of two training programs held at Bumi Karsa Hotel in South Jakarta and at least two staff members of the hotel were rushed to the hotel's clinic and nearby hospitals after suffering nausea and vomiting. Some of them also fainted. The victims, the hotel's security officers and local police believe food poisoning was the cause.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kodak clarifies
Kodak clarifies I refer to Daripin Wongso's letter Not a pretty picture (The Jakarta Post, May 13, 2000). We would like to clarify certain points that were raised by the writer. MacIndo is the authorized distributor of Kodak digital cameras. It offers after-sales service for our digital cameras to customers within the warranty period and after this period.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fund raising
Fund raising From Media Indonesia On Jl. Jembatan Besi II, Tambora, a mosque is being built. The construction of this mosque has been going on for a year or so. However, a shortage of funds has made the committee get its people to collect contributions from the community and from passersby by placing charity boxes in front of the construction site. In addition, they have also hung banners on trees and ask for donations from passing motorists and their passengers.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid
Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid BOGOR (JP): Officials revealed on Tuesday a shortfall in the amount of food aid for victims of a May 8 aftershock at Kampung Cileuksa Lebak, Jasinga district. Village chief Ade Ruhandi said the victims were supposed to receive five tons of rice, 100 kilograms of salted fish and 40 boxes of noodles from the Bogor regency. "We reweighed the food aid and found out that there was only 1.88 tons of rice and 67 kilograms of salted fish," he told reporters.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May. 16, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 725 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 350 -50 420,500 Alakasa Industrindo 1,000 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 -25 1,456,500 Alter Abadi 175 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075 -75 102,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 325 75 66,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,025 -25 1,605,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Remember sweet old days at the Oen
Remember sweet old days at the Oen By Budi Sardjono MALANG, East Java (JP): A restaurant may be able to retain its original cuisine for one generation at the most, so the theory goes. As an additional note, this rule of thumb applies if the restaurant serves specialties that no other restaurant does. Chances are that the restaurant will be losing its shine and customers after a generation. Oen Restaurant, however, is somewhat exceptional in terms of longevity.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates
Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase the rates of fixed- line and cellular telephone services by 21 percent and 41 percent respectively some time in June, to meet rising telecommunication costs. Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Tuesday the rates for fixed-line telephone services would be increased by 21 percent to Rp 226 per three minutes from the current Rp 187 per three minutes.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government not broker in islets lease plan
Government not broker in islets lease plan MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Minister of Maritime Exploration Sarwono Kusumaatmadja resisted on Tuesday the mounting criticism against the government's plan to lease islands to investors, saying his office would not act as a broker in the business.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent
IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted 10 groups of financial institutions as the servicing agent to help in restructuring Rp 5.42 trillion (US$634.66 million) in bank nonperforming loans (NPLs).
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police ask for more fund from city administration
Police ask for more fund from city administration JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi asked the city administration on Tuesday to increase the allocated budget for city police because the annual budget was too small to finance police operations and activities. "We contribute some Rp 6 billion (US$705,882) a day to the city administration via driver's licenses, vehicle taxes and other revenues.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo Pratama (Pro-XL), a major cell-phone player
Excelcomindo Pratama (Pro-XL), a major cell-phone player Some people use their cellular phone occasionally, while others use theirs a lot. Whereas the communications requirements of large multinational corporations are perhaps even more diverse than an individual's. Everyone and every company, in the industry jargon, has "unique and specific cellular needs".
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah
Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has instructed finance minister Bambang Sudibyo to ask state banks to buy rupiah in a bid to shore up the falling currency. Abdurrahman reiterated on Tuesday that the current weakening of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar was temporary, but warned that it should not be perceived as a small problem.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semis
Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semis By Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Defending champion Indonesia cruised into the final four after surprisingly overcoming favorite China 4-1 in the last round-robin yellow group of the Thomas Cup championships at Putra Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. On the next court, host and runner-up Malaysia battled in a do-or-die match against another favorite, Denmark, before finally bowing out 4-1.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Independence Day to be marked in low-key style
Independence Day to be marked in low-key style JAKARTA (JP): The country's major national commemoration, Independence Day on Aug. 17, will not be marked by a lavish ceremony at Merdeka Palace this year to cut costs. Acting State Secretary Bondan Gunawan said the toning down of the ceremony was partly aimed at cutting the "extravagant costs" attached to holding such a grand ceremony.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Laos inks sea deal with Vietnam
Laos inks sea deal with Vietnam HANOI (AFP): Landlocked Laos has signed an agreement with Vietnam to provide it with improved communications to the outside world through the central Vietnamese port of Vung Ang, the official VNA news agency said on Tuesday. During a visit to Vientiane Monday and Tuesday, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai witnessed an agreement on the construction of a new road linking the Lao capital to the Vietnamese border, it said.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Chicken used to protest KKN
Chicken used to protest KKN DENPASAR (JP): Deputy head of Bali Prosecutor's Office Soediro was presented with a chicken by a group of demonstrators expressing displeasure at the office's slow investigations into corruption, collusion and corruption (KKN) in the province. "I am sorry. I do not eat meat," Soediro said, rejecting the chicken from the leader of the People's Anti-KKN Movement, Widiana Kepakisan.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's net profit up in first quarter
Telkom's net profit up in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed domestic telecommunication provider PT Telkom Indonesia announced on Tuesday a consolidated net income of Rp 751.94 billion (US$94.22 billion) for the first quarter of this year. Telkom said the figure reflected an increase of 145.7 percent on the Rp 306 billion it earned in the same period last year. Earnings per share were Rp 74.6, an increase of 9.35 percent over the same period last year.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 16, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Militaristic civilians?
Militaristic civilians? From Media Indonesia The increasing demand that the task forces of political parties and mass organizations, which often imitate military behavior and carry military insignias, be dissolved is welcome news. The demand should be followed up. It is a reflection of the reform spirit, implying an endeavor to increase law enforcement and increase civilian rights without suppressing intergroup interests by resorting to the well-worn approach of the New Order, i.e. violence.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Albright pledges aid to support Aceh peace pact
Albright pledges aid to support Aceh peace pact WASHINGTON (AFP): United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright hailed last week's accord between Indonesia and separatist rebels in Aceh, pledging U.S. humanitarian aid to support the pact. But Albright -- speaking to reporters at a joint news conference with Alwi Shihab, her visiting Indonesian counterpart -- stressed that the deal, concluded Friday outside Geneva, was only an initial move towards a lasting peace in the province.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs
KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has spelled out its stance concerning athletes who are caught taking illegal drugs to enhance their performance. KONI's official in charge of organizational affairs, Putra Astaman, said the council would not protect athletes who were proved by law enforcement agents to have consumed illegal drugs.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Computer snag may delay JFX trading
Computer snag may delay JFX trading JAKARTA (JP): A problem in the installation of a computer system might cause a delay in the operation of the country's first commodities futures operator, the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX). JFX director Rico Menayang said here on Tuesday that if the problem could not be settled soon, inaugural trading could only be started in September, two months behind the initial schedule.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again
Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again JAKARTA (JP): Business activities at Harco Glodok electronics center in West Jakarta stated to show signs of life on Tuesday amid fears of further rioting in the predominantly ethnic-Chinese business district. Several stores opened their doors to customers under the watchful eyes of dozens of uniformed police officers, while others whose stores were burned or vandalized by mobs during rioting on Saturday were still busy cleaning up the mess.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit
Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit JAKARTA (JP): Gold and nickel mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) reported on Tuesday that its unaudited first quarter net profit increased to Rp 97.52 billion (about US$11.6 million), from Rp 36.39 billion in the same period last year. First quarter net sales rose to Rp 301.77 billion, more than twice the figure in the same quarter last year, which was Rp 126.82 billion.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
New instant mushrooms sprouting up in stores
New instant mushrooms sprouting up in stores By Joko Sarwono BOGOR (JP): Instant noodles are nothing new, but what about instant mushrooms? Hold onto your saucepan, as they are set to appear at a supermarket near you anytime now. The producer of this unlikely food guarantees it is properly preserved and retains its nutrient content for a long time, just like instant noodles. Instant mushrooms have been developed by a group of young people at the Supa Fajar Mas cooperative.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Prestasi ties up with Cisco
Prestasi ties up with Cisco SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): IPCO International Ltd. said on Tuesday PT Prestasi Cipta Pertiwi, the company it is in the process of acquiring, has signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Cisco Systems Indonesia, the Indonesian unit of Nasdaq-listed Cisco Systems Inc.. Under the MOU, the companies will discuss forming an alliance to build an Internet protocol communications infrastructure in Indonesia.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
The new communications era we have to face
The new communications era we have to face Indonesia is one of the biggest country to enter into a new telecommunications era. We know that voice and data technology increases rapidly. Now, the speed of technology develops quicker than ever before. But we cannot forget that there is voice-to- voice technology, that we still use today. Combining data packets and voice is a new era in telecommunications that we will have to face.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: Manager
RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: Manager By Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian team manager Sumaryono urged shuttlers on Wednesday not to lower their standards in the semifinals against China in the Uber Cup Championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium. "Despite their good performance against Japan and Malaysia in the round robin, I have yet to be satisfied with their form as they played poorly against Denmark.
Wed, 17 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services
Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services JAKARTA (JP): State owned superintending company PT Sucofindo and ABX Logistics of Belgium agreed here on Tuesday to jointly provide transportation, logistics, warehousing and inspection and assessment services to Indonesian companies and their foreign partners.