Archive: 22 June 2000
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Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Fire razes slum area
Fire razes slum area PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Fire razed the Bengkel slum here on Wednesday afternoon, leaving thousands of families homeless.As of 7.30 p.m., the fire remained unabated due to the difficulty faced by fire engines accessing the packed neighborhood, Antara reported.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Prisoners face transfer after riot
Prisoners face transfer after riot JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-seven prisoners, who are believed to have provoked other inmates to start a riot at the overcrowded Bulak Kapal penitentiary in Bekasi on Sunday, will be transferred to Nusakambangan, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Exploring the meaning of reconciliation
Exploring the meaning of reconciliationBy Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Rekonsiliasi(reconciliation): perhaps no other word in Indonesia's political vocabulary has become so loaded with meaning and importance.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Village chief admits selling supplies
Village chief admits selling supplies BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Chief of Gunung Agung village in South Bengkulu, Sahari J., returned on Wednesday Rp 250,000 of earthquake relief funds to Bengkulu Deputy Governor Iskandar Ramis.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
No massacre in Tanjung Priok?
No massacre in Tanjung Priok? Our sense of justice was wounded on learning of the conclusion drawn by KP3T (Commission to Investigate Past Human Rights Abuses in Tanjung Priok) that no proof has been found of mass killings during the 1984 tragedy.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Sophisticated corruptors
Sophisticated corruptors Although Indonesia is often sarcastically said to be the nation that is most averse to using its brains, where corruption is concerned it seems to be the most brilliant -- so brilliant that it is difficult to detect acts of corruption or take them to the courts.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Painter blends culinary and cultural experiences
Painter blends culinary and cultural experiencesBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): For a painter, the priority for selecting a venue to exhibit art would usually be a place feasible for a large number of people to convene.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
News of Sjahril's detention prompts rupiah to end weaker
News of Sjahril's detention prompts rupiah to end weaker SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Wednesday, with the Indonesian rupiah jolted as the latest twist in the tussle between the country's central bank and the government unfolds.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Malaysia embarks on Asiad bid campaign
Malaysia embarks on Asiad bid campaign KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has launched a campaign to drum up public support for its bid to host the Asian Games in 2006, the official Bernama news agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Asia recovering faster than expected
Asia recovering faster than expected TOKYO (AP): Southeast Asian economies are recovering faster than expected on strong exports of components such as semiconductors and computers, the Japanese government said Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Police guardian angels watch over Island of the Gods
Police guardian angels watch over Island of the GodsBy Bernard Estrade NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AFP): Patrolling beaches on horseback, following tortuous routes by car or motorbike, members of a new Indonesian police unit are watching over the safety of tourists visiting Bali, the "Island of the Gods.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Eyeing Papua
Eyeing PapuaFrom Forum KeadilanLearning that the participants of the National West Papua Congress II unanimously demanded to be separated from the Republic of Indonesia and establish a free Papua state, I wondered whether the congress was proportionally represented.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Government criticized for Soeharto negotiations
Government criticized for Soeharto negotiations JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts have criticized the government for seeking a deal with former president Soeharto while stalling in bringing his case to court.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Lisa follows mother's footsteps to be a mighty woman
Lisa follows mother's footsteps to be a mighty woman SURABAYA (JP): As the saying goes, like mother, like daughter. After winning a gold medal in the 48-kilogram division at the 15th National Games (PON) here on Tuesday, young weightlifter Lisa Rumbewas finally outclassed the achievement of her...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 22, 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 22, 2000Exhibition* Painting Exhibition by Made Duatmika, at the Chedi Gallery, until Jun. 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, Jl.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
TPJ sends team to Bengkulu
TPJ sends team to Bengkulu JAKARTA (JP): British tap water company Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) is sending a technical team to help Bengkulu earthquake victims by supplying fresh water and repairing damaged water pipes, a company official announced on Tuesday.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Observers urge war against KKN in judiciary
Observers urge war against KKN in judiciary JAKARTA (JP): Legal observers called on authorities in the country's legal circle on Wednesday to apply thorough and strong measures to combat chronic and acute judiciary mafia practices.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 325 0 2,623,000 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 6,500 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Megawati scheduled to make first formal overseas trip
Megawati scheduled to make first formal overseas trip JAKARTA (JP): After complaining about President Abdurrahman Wahid's frequent trips abroad, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri will eventually make her first formal overseas trip on Sunday: a three-day visit to Singapore.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
World Bank provides US$5m book loan for three provinces
World Bank provides US$5m book loan for three provinces JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has agreed to provide a US$5 million "Learning Innovation Loan" for the National Library to buy new books for three provinces.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Matori to testify at Tarmo's trial
Matori to testify at Tarmo's trial JAKARTA (JP): National Awakening Party chairman Matori Abdul Djalil is expected to appear at the South Jakarta District Court next Wednesday as a witness in the hearing of a man charged with complicity in the attempted murder of Matori on March 5.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
President given clean bill of health by team of doctors
President given clean bill of health by team of doctors JAKARTA (JP): Just a few hours after his arrival from a two- week trip to eight countries, President Abdurrahman Wahid received a clean bill of health from the team of presidential doctors.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Tourism tabloid relaunched
Tourism tabloid relaunched JAKARTA (JP): Bali & Beyond (B&B), a monthly tabloid in English for tourists, has been relaunched in Bali with the June/July 2000 edition.The tabloid, first published last year under the auspices of Bali Promo and Bali's tourism, art and culture office, produced three...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Annual Bali Art Festival aims to be a 'cultural bridge'
Annual Bali Art Festival aims to be a 'cultural bridge' DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Taman Budaya Bali Arts center in Denpasar, which is usually quiet, has been transformed into an animated and zesty art venue hosting the annual Balinese arts festival starting from June 17 through July 10.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
BAM chief, secretary quit over Thomas Cup failure
BAM chief, secretary quit over Thomas Cup failure JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Datuk Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan and secretary Datuk Mohamed Al Amin Majid finally resigned from their posts Tuesday evening after nearly a full month of pressure from local press.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
City administration told to focus on stability, security
City administration told to focus on stability, security JAKARTA (JP): Observers and residents called on the city administration on Wednesday to place more focus on maintaining stability and security in the capital, and less on holding celebrations to commemorate the capital's 473rd anniversary on...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Tangerang police arrest six alleged rapists
Tangerang police arrest six alleged rapists TANGERANG (JP): Police arrested six men accused of committing a number of rapes in the large park located at the Citra Raya housing complex in Cikupa, Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col. Pudji Hartanto said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Councillors want action against illegal vendors
Councillors want action against illegal vendors JAKARTA (JP): City councillors urged the administration on Wednesday to take stern action against vendors operating illegally on the streets of Jakarta, whom they accuse of causing disorder and insecurity among residents.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Urip says he killed woman, son out of frustration
Urip says he killed woman, son out of frustration JAKARTA (JP): Urip Ma'Muri told the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday he murdered a 21-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son in October last year out of frustration over being unemployed."I was only 19 and I was extremely frustrated.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Press Council
Press CouncilFrom RepublikaThe establishment of the Board of the Press Council for 2000- 2003, on May 17, 2000 in Jakarta is a realization of Law No 40/1999 on Press. This is in line with Article 15: "...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Roche rules out withdrawal from RI despite legal fiasco
Roche rules out withdrawal from RI despite legal fiasco JAKARTA (JP): Multinational pharmaceutical company PT Roche Indonesia dismissed on Wednesday any possibility of pulling out of Indonesia even if it loses an appeal of a controversial Rp 281 billion (about US$33 million) fine at the Jakarta...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Sjahril detained, Anwar takes over
Sjahril detained, Anwar takes over JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office detained Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin on Wednesday in connection with its investigation into the Bank Bali corruption scandal.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Tangle in Bank Mandiri
Tangle in Bank MandiriFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn May 25, 2000 I made a deposit at Bank Mandiri Wisma Metropolitan Sudirman branch office in Jakarta. I used my Mandiri savings book (the new book from former BDN Melawai branch office).
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Gosowong operates normally
Gosowong operates normally MELBOURNE (Dow Jones): Newcrest Mining Ltd. (A.NEW), an Australian gold miner, said Wednesday that its Gosowong gold mine on Indonesia's Halmahera Island is operating normally despite renewed sectarian violence on the island.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
East Java dominates, Olympic qualifiers win and lose
East Java dominates, Olympic qualifiers win and loseBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Host East Java demonstrated its domination during the second day of competition at the 15th National Games (PON), increasing its medal haul to 21 golds, 10 silvers and 13 bronzes.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Sutiyoso pledges to maintain security in the capital
Sutiyoso pledges to maintain security in the capital JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso renewed on Wednesday his commitment to maintain security in Jakarta and create a capital city safe to invest in."We will deploy city administration public order and hansip (civilian defense) officials to help...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
'30 Minutes with a Friend' looks to boost foreign trade
'30 Minutes with a Friend' looks to boost foreign trade JAKARTA (JP): PT Cipta Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI) in cooperation with PT Pentas Berlian Bersama celebrated on Wednesday the launch of a new talkshow program called 30 Minutes with a Friend, aiming at boosting Indonesia's foreign trade.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Unggul pays dividend
Unggul pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): PT Unggul Indah Cahaya won shareholders approval on Tuesday to pay a cash dividend of Rp 1 per share and a bonus share for every 10 existing shares.The company's president Hartono Gunawan said that the cash dividend would be paid beginning August 16 while the...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Will McDonald's and 'Warung Tegal' over meet?
Will McDonald's and 'Warung Tegal' over meet?By H.S. Dillon JAKARTA (JP): The recent exchange between Kwik Kian Gie and John Dodsworth on the heels of an understanding to release another batch of funds by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) caught me somewhat by surprise.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Regional news in Australia
Regional news in Australia The Australian media remains focused on disturbances in Indonesia, Fiji, the Solomons and the Korean summit.On June 21, the latest flare up in Halmahera was broadcast by the BBC. There were 100 more deaths reported in the latest outbreak.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Kramat Tunggak ex-workers return despite slow business
Kramat Tunggak ex-workers return despite slow business JAKARTA (JP): Several former prostitutes from the Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta, which was shut down by the authorities in December, have returned to their previous place of employment to wait for customers.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Jakarta's anniversary
Jakarta's anniversary Celebrating the anniversary of a city's founding has become something of a ritual for most big cities in Indonesia. For many, it is little more than an opportunity for merry making and festivities.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Indonesia: How to restore confidence
Indonesia: How to restore confidence This is the first of two articles on restoring confidence by Laksamana Sukardi, former state minister of investment and state enterprises development. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's general election of 1999 generated tremendous promises and corresponding hopes.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Akbar: The sooner the Cabinet is reshuffle the better
Akbar: The sooner the Cabinet is reshuffle the better JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung suggested on Wednesday any Cabinet reshuffle take place before the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly in August, citing the urgency to solve the crucial problems...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Ramli installed as Aceh governor amid protests
Ramli installed as Aceh governor amid protests BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Ramli Ridwan was swore in on Wednesday as the acting Aceh governor replacing Syamsuddin Mahmud in a ceremony presided over by Minister of Home Affairs Surjadi Soedirdja.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Eight arrested in fake money raid
Eight arrested in fake money raid SURABAYA: Police have arrested eight alleged members of a counterfeiting gang in a series of raids over the past couple of weeks.Police chief of detectives Maj. Edwin M.B.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Tambang Timah forced to renegotiate supply
Tambang Timah forced to renegotiate supply SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's PT Tambang Timah, the world's largest tin producer, is forced to re-negotiate and reduce contracted supplies to its customers as a result of the company's decision to cut output by 5,000 metric tons in 2000, Prasetyo, the...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
BPS management reshuffled
BPS management reshuffled JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations (BSP) approved on Wednesday the appointment of Irwan Sjarkawi and Ambono Januarianto as presidents of the company's board of commissioners, and board of directors, respectively.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Performances 10:00 Comedy 11:00 Variety Show 12:30 p.m. Film 2:00 News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Soccer: Indonesian League (live) 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 Variety Show 7:00 MTQ Nasional XIX...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Five more dead in continued Maluku mayhem
Five more dead in continued Maluku mayhem AMBON, Maluku (JP): Five people, including a police officer, were killed when armed villagers attacked a police housing complex in Ambon on Wednesday.In Halmahera, North Maluku, three people were killed as soldiers beat back Christian villagers trying to...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
BI expects to book Rp 4 trillion surplus in 2000
BI expects to book Rp 4 trillion surplus in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia expects to book a surplus of some Rp 4 trillion (US$465.12 million) in the 2000 financial year if the current exchange rate and interest rate levels persist throughout the year, according to a senior official at the...
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Five Irian proindependence activists named suspects
Five Irian proindependence activists named suspects JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Irian Jaya Police have named five independence movement activists suspects in a treason investigation.Irian Jaya Police chief of detectives Col.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Bentoel issues bonus shares
Bentoel issues bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette producer PT Bentoel International Investama has won approval from shareholders to pay a cash dividend of Rp 0.25 per share or Rp 125 per 500 shares for 1999 financial year.
Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,103.00 9,103.00 8,560.00 8,646.00 Australian dollar 1 4,860.18 5,464.53 5,134.29 5,190.19 Austrian schilling 1 560.07 629.46 591.66 597.