Archive: 11 July 2000
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Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Warning from Customs
Warning from CustomsFrom Media IndonesiaA letter has recently been distributed claiming it came from a "Team for the Popularization of Legislation on Customs and Excise of the Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Republic of Indonesia" located at Jalan Jenderal A. Yani No.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Alarming rise in number of HIV carriers
Alarming rise in number of HIV carriers JAKARTA (JP): The number of those infected with HIV has shown an alarming increase this year, with the total number of new sufferers in the first five months of 2000 nearly equal to last year's 12-month total.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Toxic fish causes deaths
Toxic fish causes deaths BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: A nine-year-old girl died and six family members are being treated in Kalibening village after they unsuspectingly ate a toxic home-cooked fish on Sunday evening, police have said.Khotijah, 40, fried a dry-salted fish for her family's dinner.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Top leaders meet in show of unity
Top leaders meet in show of unity JAKARTA (JP): Top political leaders confirmed here on Monday that they had held a private meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid to consolidate ranks and ensure the continuity of the government for the sake of national stability.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Provinces want more revenues from natural resources
Provinces want more revenues from natural resources JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Bambang Subianto said on Monday that regional administrations wanted a greater revenue share from their natural resources, but at the same time they also wanted the central government to continue to cover their...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Domestic issues raise risk concerns
Domestic issues raise risk concerns SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are the most politically risky nations in Southeast Asia because of domestic problems, foreign business executives surveyed by a risk consultancy firm said.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
UK trade mission visits RI
UK trade mission visits RI JAKARTA (JP): A major British delegation from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) began a week-long visit to Indonesia on Monday to seek new business opportunities in the country.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Utut tied with Wang in opener
Utut tied with Wang in opener JAKARTA (JP): Grandmaster (GM) Utut Adianto of Indonesia failed to earn a full point in the first round of the sixth Tan Chin Nam Cup, a 16-category chess championship being held at the Hua Yuan Hotel in Beijing.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
PPP faction to reject Sutiyoso's speech
PPP faction to reject Sutiyoso's speech JAKARTA (JP): While questioning Governor Sutiyoso's ability to govern the capital, United Development Party Faction (PPP) faction at City Council hinted on Monday of a plan to reject the governor's accountability speech before the council last month.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
KPC resumes coal production after workers end strike
KPC resumes coal production after workers end strike JAKARTA (Dow Jones): PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) has resumed coal shipments after striking workers agreed to lift a siege that had disrupted operations at the foreign-owned mine in East Kalimantan since June 20, President Director Grant Thorne...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Reforestation funds
Reforestation fundsFrom NeracaIt would be best if the reforestation funds totaling Rp 7.7 trillion that were collected from forest concessionaires were directly allocated to the regions for reforestation purposes.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
11 firms suspended from trade
11 firms suspended from trade JAKARTA (Dow Jones): The Jakarta Stock Exchange on Monday suspended the shares of 11 companies from trade due to their failure to submit their 1999 financial statements, a JSX official said.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Senior cops face school dismissal
Senior cops face school dismissal JAKARTA (JP): A National Police officer revealed on Monday the police would not issue advanced course certificates to some 14 middle-ranking police officers due to their alleged involvement in drugs."The National Police is investigating the case.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Army set to send more troops to troubled Maluku
Army set to send more troops to troubled Maluku SEMARANG (JP): The Army is set to send more reinforcement troops to the war-torn Maluku Islands, including Ambon, if the situation remains out of hand, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said here on Monday."We are preparing additional troops.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Djoko tells court how he spent Bank Bali money
Djoko tells court how he spent Bank Bali money JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Djoko S. Tjandra, a defendant in the high-profile Bank Bali scandal, told the South Jakarta District Court that he used Rp 434 billion (US$47 million) of Rp 546 billion paid to PT Era Giat Prima (EGP) to recoup interbank loans...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Morning Star in Irian Jaya
Morning Star in Irian JayaFrom Media IndonesiaThe Papuan People's Congress resulting in the Papuan Council Presidium under Theys FH Eluay's leadership seems to have added a large problem to the integrity and unity of the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Parents prefer schools nearer to home
Parents prefer schools nearer to home JAKARTA (JP): Fearing for the lives of their children due to the growing number of violent student brawls, many parents have decided to enroll their junior high school-graduated children in schools closer to their homes.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Anwar's lawyers make final plea
Anwar's lawyers make final plea KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Defense lawyers on Monday began their final submissions on why Malaysia's ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim should be acquitted of sodomy, saying fellow ministers had fabricated evidence against him.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Malaysia's arms heist
Malaysia's arms heist Malaysian police continue to hunt for more members of the Al- Ma'unah Islamic cult following a daring arms theft on July 2 by the organization's firebrands.The incident itself has stunned Malaysia's neighbors, especially those grouped in the Association of Southeast Asian...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Protesters vandalize governor's office
Protesters vandalize governor's office MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of impatient protesters who have camped out at the North Sumatra governor's office for four days, started to vandalize the complex on Monday.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Thai PM denies Laos rift
Thai PM denies Laos rift BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai played down on Monday reports of a rift between Thailand and Laos over the handling of border clashes between Lao troops and anti-government rebels.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
PTT, Petronas open talks on gas separation plant
PTT, Petronas open talks on gas separation plant BANGKOK (Reuters): State-run Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) is in talks with Malaysian state oil firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) on a 10 billion baht (US$252 million) gas separation joint venture plant in Myanmar, an official said on...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Jakarta-N. Europe shipping
Jakarta-N. Europe shipping JAKARTA (JP): The world's largest container shipping alliance, the Grand Alliance, launched its first direct service to Indonesia with the arrival of OOCL Fortune at Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) last Friday to start a new direct service between the...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Sjahril's detention extended
Sjahril's detention extended JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office extended on Monday the arrest of central bank governor Sjahril Sabirin to another 40 days, pending the completion of the investigation into his involvement in the Bank Bali scandal.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
BNI's ATM robbed in Bekasi
BNI's ATM robbed in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi Police detectives have not made any significant progress in their investigation of the theft of Rp 196.2 million (US$21,325) from Bank BNI's automatic teller machine (ATM) at Goro wholesale outlet in Pekayon, South Bekasi, an officer said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition* Arts Exhibition: Point de vue, images du monde, by Renaud Auguste-Dormeuil, at the Fine Arts Gallery, West Java Cultural Center in Dago, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., until July 15.Performances* Performances by Bandung young artists, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Bombs, bombers and the bombed
Bombs, bombers and the bombedBy Sidhesh Kaul JAKARTA (JP): Nothing has changed. Not one bit. Indonesia has been rocked by bombs of varying types and intensities for the last five decades and nobody is listening. Social bombs. Economic bombs. Political bombs.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Indonesian shuttlers see easy first round
Indonesian shuttlers see easy first round JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles shuttlers, including Thomas Cup hero Hendrawan, will have slight opening matches at the three-star Thailand Open beginning on Wednesday.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Bomb threats downplayed
Bomb threats downplayed SURABAYA: Surabaya Police chief Sr. Supt. Sri Kresno Tjokrobawono down played on Monday a slew of bomb threats in the city in recent weeks, saying there was no critical political gain in attempting to plant bombs there.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Commonwealth raises RI stake
Commonwealth raises RI stake JAKARTA (JP): Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced on Monday it has acquired 99 percent interest in its Indonesian joint venture bank, Bank BII Commonwealth.The Australian bank, which already owned 50 percent in the joint venture bank, acquired the other 49 percent...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Akbar prepared to clarify housing savings scandal
Akbar prepared to clarify housing savings scandal JAKARTA (JP): House of Representative Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Monday he was prepared to clarify his alleged role in irregularities found in a housing savings scheme.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Muhammadiyah calls for national unity
Muhammadiyah calls for national unity JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of the threat of national disintegration, Muslim organization Muhammadiyah has reminded the government and all parts of the country to renew their commitment to the settlement of crises.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Planetarium offers virtual journey to faraway galaxy
Planetarium offers virtual journey to faraway galaxyBy Boy de Waart JAKARTA (JP): Still wondering where to take your kids to fill in an afternoon during the long school holidays? What about on a trip to a faraway galaxy -- to the planetarium at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Poaching, cyanide fishing threaten Komodo National Park
Poaching, cyanide fishing threaten Komodo National ParkBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time when man lived in complete harmony with the animals, a reptile queen named Putri Naga succumbed to the irresistible charms of Najo, a local fisherman.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Tempo Scan to end lawsuit against Roche
Tempo Scan to end lawsuit against Roche JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Indonesian distributor PT Tempo Scan said Monday it has signed a preliminary agreement with partner PT Roche Indonesia to drop a Rp 280 billion (about US$30.2 million) lawsuit that led a Jakarta court to freeze Roche's fixed assets.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Sinar Mas unit to form CDT business
Sinar Mas unit to form CDT business JAKARTA (JP): Integrated logistics companies PT Bina Sinar Amity and PT Bina Sinar Utama plan to establish the country's first customs distribution terminal in the Cakung area of North Jakarta next year, a company official has announced.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Missing Dutch vessel to be seized
Missing Dutch vessel to be seized BATAM, Riau: The local district court issued on Monday a verdict to seize the missing Dutch-flagged MV Amsterdam Zeist dredger and sentenced in absentia its Dutch captain, Leutscher Erick, to three years in jail with a Rp 500 million fine.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Four killed in Tangerang accident
Four killed in Tangerang accident JAKARTA (JP): Four people were killed and nine others were seriously injured when the driver of an angkot (public minivan) failed to control his speeding vehicle and crashed into a sand- laden truck on a bridge over the Jakarta-Merak toll road on Sunday evening, an...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 10, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 -5 447,500 Alakasa Industrindo 800 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875 0...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
PSSI warns foreigners playing for local clubs to behave
PSSI warns foreigners playing for local clubs to behave JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) warned foreign players on Monday who are competing in the quarterfinals of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league in Jakarta to improve their behavior following an incident that...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
New bill on right to form unions passed
New bill on right to form unions passed JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed a new bill on the rights of workers to unionize.Minister of Manpower Bomer Pasaribu and legislators separately said that the law gives more assurance to workers' rights to organize...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Rupiah weakness hurting manufacturing: Kadin
Rupiah weakness hurting manufacturing: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said on Monday that if the rupiah continued to stay at about Rp 9,000 per U.S.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 10, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,790.00 9,790.00 9,244.00 9,336.00Australian dollar 1 5,208.08 5,805.47 5,477.07 5,536.25Austrian schilling 1 606.02 675.68 637.32 644.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
India, Thailand agree on energy, investment
India, Thailand agree on energy, investment NEW DELHI (DPA): India and Thailand signed two agreements Monday on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and investment promotion and protection.The agreements were signed by visiting Thai Foreign Minister Surin Pitsuwan and his Indian counterpart Jaswant...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Performance 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Culture Program 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Sports 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Sunken vessel 'Ashigara' to be salvaged in August
Sunken vessel 'Ashigara' to be salvaged in August JAKARTA (JP): A massive salvage operation to raise the sunken Japanese warship Ashigara in the Bangka Straits is due to begin in August.The project, undertaken by Indonesian company PT Arimic Putra Pratama Mulia (APPM), which claims to have been...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Navy, Air Force ready to secure Jakarta
Navy, Air Force ready to secure Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The Navy and Air Force are committed to providing full backup to the police and Army in securing the capital during next month's General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), senior officers said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Witnesses quizzed over bombing of AG's Office
Witnesses quizzed over bombing of AG's Office JAKARTA (JP): Police have questioned nine witnesses over the bomb blast at the Attorney General's Office compound last Tuesday, which caused some minor damage to a lavatory on the ground floor of the five-story office building of the Deputy Attorney...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Bengkulu victims say no more noodles
Bengkulu victims say no more noodlesFrom NeracaA short time ago I went to Bengkulu as a member of a committee assigned to channel donated money to earthquake victims there. Most of the victims I met told me that they no longer needed instant noodles but building materials.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Tallo tells Ruteng people to be calm
Tallo tells Ruteng people to be calm KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): East Nusa Tenggara Governor Pieter A. Tallo called for calm on Monday and warned that anyone found to have been involved in the recent violence which claimed two lives in Ruteng, Flores, would be punished.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Saudi will not raise oil output, Rodriguez says
Saudi will not raise oil output, Rodriguez says JAKARTA (JP): President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Ali Rodriguez Arague, confirmed on Monday that Saudi Arabia would not go ahead with its plan to raise oil output.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Drinking water
Drinking water The article about mineral water on page 9 of the July 5 edition of The Jakarta Post contained an error.The writer says that "Purified, or reverse osmosis water must be distilled by a process in which the water is boiled, evaporated and the vapor condensed".This is not true.
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
Financial director of 'Antara' fired for fraud
Financial director of 'Antara' fired for fraud JAKARTA (JP): Antara news agency chief Mohamad Sobary fired on Monday his finance director, Saiful Hadi, over an alleged Rp 350 million embezzlement.The news agency said that the decision was taken during a board of directors meeting on Monday morning,...
Tue, 11 Jul 2000
IBRA to divest ownership in BCA and Bank Niaga
IBRA to divest ownership in BCA and Bank Niaga JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to further divest part of its ownership in publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Niaga this year in a bid to raise cash to help finance the state budget, deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring...