Archive: 8 June 2000
54 articles found
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Council speaker named a suspect
Council speaker named a suspect PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Banyumas Council Speaker Tri Waluyo has been named a suspect in an alleged attempt to foil a disputed land execution and an assault on the execution official. Banyumas Police Chief Lt. Col. Imam Basuki said investigators had obtained sufficient evidence to name Tri as a suspect in the case. He said that the speaker could be sentenced to between three and five years jail.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police preparing to confront violence
Police preparing to confront violence JAKARTA (JP): City police are being geared to deal with possible outbreaks of violence during the meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August. But Chief of the Operational Command Col. Nono Supriyono promised on Wednesday that police would only use live bullets as a last resort, and then only to paralyze perpetrators.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian Cup soccer squad announced
Asian Cup soccer squad announced JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian national soccer team coach Nandar Iskandar announced on Tuesday that 25 players would join the 12th Asian Cup squad. The Cup will be held from Oct. 12 to Oct. 29 in Beirut, Lebanon. The team will start the centralized training program next Monday, Nandar said, adding that he would reduce the number of players to 20 prior to the Cup.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang councillors support speaker Gian Sugiharsono
Tangerang councillors support speaker Gian Sugiharsono TANGERANG (JP): After being fired in a plenary session last month, Tangerang Council Speaker Gian Sugiharsono from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) returned to his seat this week after strong support from other legislators.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Seoul, Taipei, Jakarta stocks surge as others fall
Seoul, Taipei, Jakarta stocks surge as others fall HONG KONG (AP): Asian stock markets closed mixed Wednesday, with Seoul, Taipei and Jakarta closing sharply higher and Tokyo stocks falling slightly. Tokyo's benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed at 17,144.96 points, down 25.12, or 0.15 percent. On Tuesday, the average had fallen 0.18 percent.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Central Bank warns monetary condition must be monitored
Central Bank warns monetary condition must be monitored JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia warned on Wednesday that the current development in retail prices and in the rupiah must be carefully watched to avoid missing the inflation target set for this year. Bank Indonesia deputy governor Achjar Iljas said that domestic interest rates may have to be raised further if the rupiah continued to weaken and prices increase faster than expected. "We have to be more careful.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Domestic airlines hope to raise fares by 20%
Domestic airlines hope to raise fares by 20% JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) said on Wednesday it would propose a hike in domestic airfares by at least 20 percent to offset increasing operation costs amid the depreciation of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar. INACA chairman Wahyu Hidayat said with the proposed 20 percent increase, the new airfare rate would be 11 U.S. cents per seat per kilometer, compared to about 9 U.S. cents at present.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 7, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
City to seal off more nightspots for tax abuse
City to seal off more nightspots for tax abuse JAKARTA (JP): Two more entertainment spots would be sealed off probably on Thursday by city authorities for failing to pay the total Rp 170 million (US$20,000) tax to the government, an official said on Wednesday. "We'll seal off Duta Dua and Timung Satu massage parlors, both located in South Jakarta, on Thursday," head of the city revenue agency, Deden Supriadi told a press conference.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Klepto Signs' reflects Asmujo's freedom of arts
'Klepto Signs' reflects Asmujo's freedom of arts By Wawan S. Husin BANDUNG (JP): Asmujo Jono Irianto is not a new man in the field of fine arts in Indonesia. He is a talented curator, a lecturer and a creative artist. But, he shocked the public and art lovers here with his most recent work now displayed at Barak Gallery. The exhibition entitled Klepto Signs which will run through June 11, exposes his two and three-dimensional works or more appropriately arranged as installation art works.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed; rupiah weakness offsets yen
Asian monies mixed; rupiah weakness offsets yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Wednesday, as a tug of war between a sagging Indonesian rupiah and a resilient Japanese yen kept the currencies confined within narrow trading bands, dealers said. The rupiah extended Tuesday's descent, as the tussle between the Indonesian central bank governor and President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid continued to discourage market participants, dealers said.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
PT Bimantara suffers Rp 58.2 billion loss
PT Bimantara suffers Rp 58.2 billion loss JAKARTA (JP): Listed holding company PT Bimantara Citra said on Wednesday it had suffered a consolidated net loss of Rp 58.2 billion in the first quarter of this year, as compared to a net loss of Rp 133.7 billion in the same period last year. The company attributed the loss to large foreign exchange losses, which were mostly contributed to by the holding's telecommunications units PT Elektrindo Nusantara and PT Komselindo.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Shuttlers prioritize the Olympics, not PON
Shuttlers prioritize the Olympics, not PON JAKARTA (JP): Veteran shuttler Rexy Mainaky said Tuesday he would put aside his desire to perform in the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya in June for the country's bigger priority to retain the gold medal tradition in badminton at the Olympic Games in Sydney in September. "I personally still want to compete in PON but the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has decided to ban Olympic qualifiers from playing in the event.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
APEC ministers to help developing economies
APEC ministers to help developing economies DARWIN, Australia (AP): Hoping to boost chances for a new round of world trade talks, Asia-Pacific trade ministers said Wednesday they will provide technical assistance to developing economies in the region. Ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum also said they will now refrain from imposing customs duties on e-commerce transactions.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
No ill will
No ill will Commenting on the annoying remarks or calls made by some Indonesian boys (men) experienced by C. Parry while jogging or taking a stroll through a shopping area in Jakarta (The Jakarta Post, May 21, 2000), I would like to give some advice. First, don't be so easily annoyed when you are called or greeted by Indonesian boys around you as they want to welcome you as a foreigner but they do not know how to do it appropriately.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Apjati urges Gus Dur to fire Bomer and Din
Apjati urges Gus Dur to fire Bomer and Din JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Labor Export Companies (APJATI) has called on President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to sack Minister of Manpower Bomer Pasaribu and Director General of labor placement Din Samsuddin, saying it is displeased with the performance of the two officials. Apjati's chairman Abdullah Umar claimed that Bomer and Din had not created a conducive climate to gear up labor export or provide better legal protection for workers.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Papua liberty will not get international support
Papua liberty will not get international support The week-long Papuan People's Congress ended in Jayapura on Sunday with a declaration that the easternmost province of Irian Jaya is no longer part of Indonesia. Political researcher Ikrar Nusa Bhakti of the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) sees the declaration as unlikely to win international support. Question: Do you consider the recent declaration of the Papuan People's Congress legitimate?
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Couple follows dead son in drug trafficking
Couple follows dead son in drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): A couple, whose son died tragically in a Jakarta jail last year after being convicted for drug trafficking, were arrested at their Johar Baru house in Central Jakarta allegedly for a similar offense on Wednesday. Johar Baru Police Chief Maj. Sukatmanto told reporters that his men seized 25 packages of putaw (heroin) from 52-year old Ramdani and his 40-year old wife Ijah following a tip from users who were arrested hours earlier.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kawilarang dies of cancer
Kawilarang dies of cancer One of the Indonesian military's founding fathers Col. (ret) Alex Evert Kawilarang died on Tuesday at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital after being treated for prostate cancer for six weeks. He was 80, and is survived by his wife Henny Olga Pondaag and three children. After being laid overnight at his residence on Jl. Situbondo No. 8, Central Jakarta, Kawilarang's body will be flown to Bandung on Thursday morning for burial at Cikutra Heroes Cemetery.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Watch thief gets four-month jail term
Watch thief gets four-month jail term JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the South Jakarta District Court sentenced defendant Ade Dirganta on Wednesday to four months in jail for stealing a wristwatch from a friend. The sentence was two months less than that sought by prosecutor Yuni Daru Winarsih. "The defendant was proven guilty of violating Article 362 of the Criminal Code," said Judge Munawir.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Progress made on border marking
Progress made on border marking PHNOM PENH (Reuters): Cambodia and Thailand made significant progress during a three-day meeting in Phnom Penh to determine their official border, officials said on Wednesday. "The meeting resulted in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the survey and demarcation of the Thai-Cambodia border," Thai Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sukhumbhand Paribatra, told reporters after the meeting of the Cambodian-Thai Joint Commission on Demarcation for Land Boundary.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Anti-Chinese attitude
Anti-Chinese attitude On June 1, 2000, which happened to be Pancasila day, my three female friends and I had a very shocking experience as we met a very anti-Chinese man in Alessandro Nannini Cafe at Plaza Senayan, Jakarta. We were given a table in the corner. However, noticing an unattended table, one of my friends who is Chinese like me, asked the waiter if the table would accommodate the four of us. At that time, the man who was sitting near where I was standing shouted: "Hey"!
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 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 (live) 9:00 World News 9:50 TV Series: Hotel 10:30 News Program 2 5:30 p.m. News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News TPI 5:30 a.m.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Jawa Pos' evolves to become conglomerate
'Jawa Pos' evolves to become conglomerate By Sirikit Syah SURABAYA, East Java (JP): The Jawa Pos daily which recently made frontpage headlines in the local media due to its dispute with the mass organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which was once chaired by Abdurrahman Wahid, has grown from a tiny Surabaya- based news entity to a major national press conglomerate. The daily started publication on July 1, 1949, with the name Java Post, under the ownership of businessman The Chung Sen.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
More troops arrive in riot-torn Poso
More troops arrive in riot-torn Poso PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): A fresh batch of reinforcement troops arrived in Poso on Wednesday to help quell the continuing sectarian riots there. Central Sulawesi Police chief Col. Soeroso said 280 personnel from Jakarta's Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) who set their feet in the restive area would add to 1,500 soldiers from Makassar, South Sulawesi-based Wirabuana Military Command who came earlier. "Another 1,500 are on their way," Soeroso said.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kodak digital camera
Kodak digital camera I refer to my letter published in this paper on May 27, 2000 titled Free of charge. I have received my camera back after servicing, no charge as it is still under warranty. Thanks to Macindo, Kodak, for their good job and sense of professionalism. DARIPIN WONGSO Jakarta
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibition * Painting Exhibition by Made Duatmika, at the Chedi Gallery, until June 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. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl. Letkol Wisnu, downtown of Denpasar (Phone: 0361 2277271), Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
This year's dengue toll down
This year's dengue toll down JAKARTA (JP): Until May 15 this year, the city had recorded 22 deaths from dengue fever out of 5,646 cases, an official disclosed on Wednesday. Speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony to welcome a team from the World Health Organization (WHO) at City Hall, head of the city health agency Ahmad Harjadi said the number of fatalities this year was proportionally much lower than over the same period last year, in which 23 people died out of 1,488 cases.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
The BI saga
The BI saga Money, power, greed and political blackmail. This is the stuff that Jeffrey Archer's best-selling political novels are made of. These elements exist in the long-running confrontation between Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin and President Abdurrahman Wahid. True to Archer's style, this story is a sequel to an earlier scandal that would have made an equally successful novel: the Bank Bali case.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Triputra launches website
Triputra launches website JAKARTA (JP): PT Triputra Adijaya, a subsidiary of Singapore- based Besonders Pte. Ltd., has launched here a website that enabled stock trading through Internet. The company said the www.indofinanz.com also contained financial news and analysis to support stock trading activities. It said the contents were provided by among others AFP news agency, S&P and Prima FN. The company will officially launch the website on June 14, the company said. (jsk)
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bali gears up to become international fashion center
Bali gears up to become international fashion center JAKARTA (JP): The wealth of traditional Balinese textiles, natural beauty, art and culture are widely known throughout the world. But the tourist island wants to add its attractions, and become one of the world's fashion centers in the process. It is holding the Bali International Fashion Week 2000 at the Bali International Convention Center next month, from July 5 through July 8.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Banser told dump legacy of militarism, mob politics
Banser told dump legacy of militarism, mob politics By Ainur R. Sophiaan SURABAYA (JP): A field full of Nahdlatul Ulama members and their young troops in military fatigues assembled on a day in April to welcome their former chairman, President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur as he is popularly known. The minute Gus Dur's arrival was announced the 200,000 young men rushed to assume positions, and were even more frantic when he arrived.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 7, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 650 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 275 -25 52,500 Alakasa Industrindo 1,025 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 0 183,000 Alter Abadi 125 0 49,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,025 25 15,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 300 0 20,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,025 25 872,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Papuans allowed to hoist morning star flag
Papuans allowed to hoist morning star flag JAKARTA (JP): The government has softened its stance by making a symbolic gesture to growing independence demands in Irian Jaya allowing the separatist Morning Star flag to be hoisted together with, but smaller than, the national red and white Indonesian colors.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
IAC to raise output capacity
IAC to raise output capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Indo American Ceramics (IAC), a producer of ceramic sanitary goods of American Standard brand, will increase its production capacity by about 64 percent from 730,000 pieces to 1.2 million pieces per year later this year. The company's managing director, Alan J. Silver, expressed his optimism over the expansion as the demand for the goods would be increasing. "We also have a niche market which is not so affected by the economic crisis here," he said.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Court begins pretrial suit filed by Soeharto
Court begins pretrial suit filed by Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court began on Wednesday the hearing of a pretrial lawsuit filed by former president Soeharto against Attorney General Marzuki Darusman over the Attorney General Office's decision to revoke an Oct. 11, 1999 decree.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina ready to lose oil, gas controlling rights
Pertamina ready to lose oil, gas controlling rights JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina's president Baihaki Hakim said on Wednesday the state company was ready to lose its decades-long controlling rights on the country's oil and gas industry. Baihaki said Pertamina had told the government's team for the drafting of the oil and gas bill that it was ready to transfer its controlling rights to an independent body.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur on overseas trip again
Gus Dur on overseas trip again JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has been on foreign tours several times before, but his departure on Wednesday night to begin a two-week eight-nation tour has the most varied agenda, which includes a funeral service, a degree convocation, an international conference and a medical checkup.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Australians' presence at Papuan Congress leads to suspicions
Australians' presence at Papuan Congress leads to suspicions JAKARTA (JP): A lingering suspicion began to arise here over the presence of Australian nationals at the Papuan People's Congress, as some were reminded that it was Canberra who, despite years of support, suddenly reversed its view on East Timor's integration and opened the option for a ballot. The presence and apparent support of Australian nationals at the Congress has already raised concern in government circles.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Keep Papua Indonesian
Keep Papua Indonesian The Papuan People's Congress has ended and its results were as many of us had feared -- freedom and sovereignty as an independent nation, separate from Indonesia. Quite a demand, although one could ask whether the wish to become an independent nation is shared by all the people in the territory. Nevertheless, it is true that, as people say, there is no smoke without a fire. That desire must have been caused by unfavorable experiences in the past.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL plantation firms look to Indonesia for expansion
KL plantation firms look to Indonesia for expansion KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Rising production costs and the limited availability of land are forcing Malaysian oil palm plantation companies to look to Indonesia for expansion, planters and industry officials say. Although Indonesia's political and social tensions have lead to a slowdown in fresh investment, its problems are temporary and are likely to be overlooked by long-term investors, they say.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta festival begins
Yogyakarta festival begins YOGYAKARTA: Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X kicked off on Wednesday the Yogyakarta Art Festival, a full month of cultural events which highlight traditional and modern art performances. The ceremony was marked by a parade of 12 artist groups marching down along Tugu bypass. In the parade was a giant gamelan set made by Empu Triwiguna and a Barongsai dance.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman insists that Sjahril resign
Abdurrahman insists that Sjahril resign JAKARTA (JP): Another high profile stand-off cast a shadow over President Abdurrahman Wahid's overseas trip as he cautioned Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin on Wednesday to resign because he had abused his position, including in the Bank Bali scandal. Citing Attorney General Marzuki Darusman's report, the President said Sjahril's resignation would facilitate the investigation into his alleged involvement in the corruption case.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Series of unrest returns to troubled Aceh
Series of unrest returns to troubled Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Fresh blood was shed in Aceh marring the return to calm since a three-month truce in the disputed province took effect last week. A civilian, Muhammad Daud, 48, died while receiving medical treatment on gunshot wounds at Lilawangsa Military Hospital in North Aceh's main city of Lhokseumawe on Tuesday. Local residents said Daud was shot by troops in a routine operation in Blang Carok village in Nisam district.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI export of IT products up
RI export of IT products up JAKARTA (JP): Exports of information technology (IT) products rose in value 20 percent to US$1.4 billion in 1999, or about 30 percent of the country's total electronic exports, according to Business Intelligence Report (BIRO). "The good performance is attributable to the fine products made by multinational IT companies who have their factories in Indonesia, mostly located in Batam and West Java," BIRO said in a statement on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Illegal fee
Illegal fee From Neraca Lately, city transport vehicles traveling from Bekasi to Pondok Gede terminal are required to enter the Pondok Gede market to get to the terminal. I have come to know that the aim of this ruling is to illegally levy the vehicles. This is quite disadvantageous for both the drivers and the passengers, because it only means a waste of time and energy and is very tiring. I hope the authorities can explain the matter and review this regulation. SAIFUL Bakasi, West Java
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
PON torch relay begins its journey
PON torch relay begins its journey JAKARTA (JP): With only 10 days to go, the torch relay to mark the 15th National Games (PON) in East Java kicked off on Wednesday in some cities across the country. National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar lit the flame on Wednesday evening at the eternal fire reservoir at Sendangharjo village in Bojonegoro, about 90 kilometers west of Surabaya.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Modern master drawings Indonesian style: Sudjana
Modern master drawings Indonesian style: Sudjana By Astri Wright JAKARTA (JP): Residents and visitors to Jakarta can now see an exhibition of the late Sudjana Kerton's art which is quite different from earlier exhibits in Jakarta. Exhibited through the end of this week at the Mexican Embassy residence is a selection from last year's major exhibition in Yogyakarta that includes drawings, watercolors, and graphic prints by the modern nationalist Indonesian painter.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Seven new local airlines to start operating this year
Seven new local airlines to start operating this year JAKARTA (JP): Seven new local airlines will start their commercial operations this year to provide scheduled flights to various domestic and international destinations. The seven airlines are Pelita Air Service, Indonesian Airlines Avi Patria, AIRWAGON International (AWAIR), Lion Mentari Air (Lion Airlines), Bayu Indonesia Air, Rusmindo Internusa Air and Jatayu Air.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
President cancels broadcasting plan
President cancels broadcasting plan JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has decided to cancel the establishment of a Directorate General of Broadcasting under the Ministry of Transportation. The decision was announced by Cabinet Secretary Marsilam Simanjuntak after a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Marsilam pointed out that the ministry must only regulate the technicalities of broadcasting and not its content, thus such a directorate general would be unnecessary.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Others to follow Suwondo's suit to return Bulog money
Others to follow Suwondo's suit to return Bulog money JAKARTA (JP): Inspired by Suwondo's move to repay Rp 10 billion of an overall Rp 35 billion (US$4.1 million) fund he secured from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), others allegedly implicated in the scandal will soon follow the suit of President Abdurrahman Wahid's masseur, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
KEM operation still suspended
KEM operation still suspended JAKARTA (JP): The operation of Australian-based mining company Rio Tinto's Indonesian subsidiary, PT Kelian Equatorial Mining (KEM), is still suspended as local residents' protests against the company continue. The company said in a statement on Tuesday that the locals continued to block the road linking the mine and port of Jelemug on the Mahakam River, halting most of the supplies of critical items, such as fuel and lime.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
How to be a Balinese yuppy: A practical, 12-step handbook
How to be a Balinese yuppy: A practical, 12-step handbook By Degung Santikarma DENPASAR (JP): Clothes are crucial, and the key word is "neo- colonial". Jeans are out. Gently faded khakis are in. T-shirts with English-language slogans are definitely out. Subdued batik shirts, linen and short pants with extra pockets for your cell phone are all good choices. Glasses, whether you need them or not, are a vital accessory. Long hair is too subversive.
Thu, 08 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Death toll in quake-hit Bengkulu rises to 85
Death toll in quake-hit Bengkulu rises to 85 JAKARTA (JP): The death toll in the powerful earthquake that shook Bengkulu on Sunday has reached 85, while more humanitarian aid has poured in from other provinces and foreign countries. Iskandar Ramis, coordinator of the search and rescue team, said his team, along with the police and local people, unearthed on Wednesday 21 more corpses from the debris in North and South Bengkulu amid heavy rain.