Archive: 13 July 2000
58 articles found
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
McMoran expects to post loss
McMoran expects to post loss NEW ORLEANS, Mississippi (Reuters): Mining company Freeport- McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. on Wednesday said it expects to report a second-quarter loss of about $19 million or 12 cents a share due to lower-than-expected metal sales and a landslide cleanup in Indonesia. According to First Call/Thomson Financial, consensus analysts' estimates called for a profit of one cent a share.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
How to strengthen the rupiah
How to strengthen the rupiah There is little the monetary authority can do to support the rupiah. The point is that aside from the fact that it doesn't have the money, the downside of the currency is caused mainly by political factors. Any act of intervention by Bank Indonesia (BI) would be like adding water to the ocean. In that context it is understandable that BI has chosen to let the market decide the value of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians 'want direct presidential elections'
Indonesians 'want direct presidential elections' JAKARTA (JP): A recent survey conducted by the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) has revealed that most Indonesians support a direct presidential election system. Nuri Soeseno of Cetro said on Wednesday that a survey conducted on 1,998 respondents in five major cities, found that 72.6 percent approve the direct election of the president by the public in the 2004 general election.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to hold tariff talks
ASEAN to hold tariff talks BANGKOK (Reuters): Trade ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet in Thailand in October to tighten procedures for granting concessions from free trade rules, officials said on Wednesday. Thai commerce ministry officials said ASEAN ministers would meet in the northern city of Chiang Mai on Oct. 5-7 to adopt rules governing delays in tariff cuts by its members.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Reforming the Indonesian banking system
Reforming the Indonesian banking system The following is the second of two articles by I Putu Gede Ary Suta, former chairman of the Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Agency. It is based on his presentation at the launching of his two new books, Foundations of our Capital Market and Menuju Pasar Modal Modern (Towards a modern capital market) on June 22 in Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hawkers, vendors, amateur guides, tourist nuisances
Hawkers, vendors, amateur guides, tourist nuisances By Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Tourism is the major economic backbone of Bali, but visitors have often complained of being annoyed by hawkers, amateur guides and other local vendors in the street while visiting cultural and religious sites on this resort island. Near the lake of Batur in Kintamani, one of the island's famous volcanic sites, hundreds of hawkers chase visitors.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 -75 3,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 310 0 197,500 Alakasa Industrindo 900 100 12,000 Alfa Retailindo 900 0 513,500 Alter Abadi 320 60 1,605,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,150 25 2,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 330 5 4,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,215 25 7,004,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Woman's death sparks retaliation
Woman's death sparks retaliation DENPASAR, Bali: An angry mob set fire to an intercity bus a few hours after it was involved in an accident which killed a woman on Tuesday evening. The bus was plying the Surabaya-Denpasar route when it collided with a truck at Gumbrih village, Jembrana, around 80 kilometers west of here. A pedestrian, Ni Made Tirta, 40, happened to be near the location and was fatally hit by the bus. Driver Muhtoyib, 30, was severely injured and immediately taken to hospital.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cultural legacies must be conserved
Cultural legacies must be conserved By I Wayan Juniarta SANUR, Bali (JP): Bali is rich in cultural heritage but the rapid growth of development projects and the tourism industry has threatened these centuries-old legacies. The government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and academic circles are concerned by the destruction of numerous historical and religious sites in Bali to make way for various development projects.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Investment path, rupiah show 'promising trend'
Investment path, rupiah show 'promising trend' JAKARTA (JP): Investors are optimistic that the rupiah would strengthen and the country's investment climate would improve after the annual meeting of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August, according to Sofyan Wanandi, the chairman of the National Business Development Council (DPUN).
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Iber carries on tradition of Dayak sculpture
Iber carries on tradition of Dayak sculpture By Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): It was sunset and some small children were running around in Sami, a public hall. Soon, the rumah panjang -- the traditional long-house of the Dayaks, a local ethnic group -- in Sahapm village, Sengah Temila subdistrict, Landak regency, was busy. From afar, some women were seen coming from the farm and climbing up the stairs carrying vegetables.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 12, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Informal meeting of top political leaders delayed
Informal meeting of top political leaders delayed JAKARTA (JP): The planned meeting of the country's top political leaders was delayed for an indefinite period on Wednesday, with President Abdurrahman Wahid expressing his lack of awareness. Abdurrahman's close confidant and foreign minister Alwi Shihab said the informal meeting was postponed after People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais, who was among the invitees to the gathering, opted out due to a reported illness.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Status quo forces exploiting press freedom: Gus Dur
Status quo forces exploiting press freedom: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Forces loyal to former president Soeharto are fighting against political reforms through the media that they control, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Wednesday. In spite of his accusations, made at a seminar on the ethics of journalism, the President ruled out controlling the press the way Soeharto often did. "Parties defending the (political) status quo are using every means to prevent change.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until October 2. Symposium The International Symposium on Conserving Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Social Economy and Tourism Development, at Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, through July 14. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Educational ads
Educational ads From Media Indonesia Our educational sector is in a mess now because the government has yet to take stringent measures against educational institutions -- courses and colleges -- which violate the law. People are disappointed, having been cheated by promises made by advertisements placed by these educational institutions, which will resort to any means to lure prospective students.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case
Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is temporarily taking a wait-and-see position following the testimony of a defendant in a Rp 19.2 billion counterfeit money case which indicated the alleged involvement of Army Chief Gen. Tyasno Sudarto in the crime, a senior officer said on Wednesday. "We will not rush to make comments.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki
Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Wednesday his office would continue investigations into alleged corruption in the renewal of PT Freeport Indonesia's mining contract and the awarding of a power purchase contract to PT Paiton Energy.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India
Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday that it won approval from India to sell its natural liquefied gas (LNG) to the country. "We plan to sign a memorandum of understanding on the sale tomorrow (Thursday).
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asiri charity night
Asiri charity night From Media Indonesia I was one of the many present at the Asiri & Indonesian artists charity night held in the grand ballroom of Mulia Hotel, Senayan, Jakarta on March 13, 2000. The Asiri chairman in his address that night pointed out that the money raised would be used to help refugees in Maluku and East Nusa Tenggara/Timor, as well as any other victims of natural disasters in Indonesia.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Coffee backbone of devastated E. Timor
Coffee backbone of devastated E. Timor ERMERA, East Timor (AP): High in East Timor's hills, hundreds of poor farmers lead donkeys laden with sacks of freshly picked red coffee cherries down muddy tracks to a local factory. On the ground, piles of green coffee beans dry in the tropical sun, as farmers squat in the dirt and haggle over the value of their harvest.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
FPI offers to join antivice task force
FPI offers to join antivice task force JAKARTA (JP): The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) offered its services on Tuesday to help curb vice in Jakarta as councillors pondered a proposal for a new task force. "FPI, as a member of society, is willing to help in restoring order in the entertainment centers," FPI chief of staff Reza Pahlevi told The Jakarta Post. FPI would be willing to provide personnel to make up for the shortage in the administration and the police for such a task force, he said.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lufthansa seals PAL deal
Lufthansa seals PAL deal MANILA (AFP): Lufthansa Technik AG, a subsidiary of the German airline Lufthansa, has formally sealed its acquisition of the engineering and maintenance unit of Philippine Airlines (PAL). It has also forged a pact to handle PAL's maintenance needs, PAL said in a statement Wednesday. PAL said Lufthansa Technik Philippines, a joint venture between the German firm and local cargo-handler, MacroAsia Corp., had signed the purchase and technical services agreement with PAL.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation
Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation JAKARTA (JP): Former owner and CEO of the publicly listed Bank Bali, Rudy Ramli, demanded the government pay some Rp 9 billion (US$1 million) in compensation, and to "freeze" the rights of Deutsche Bourse Clearing (DBC) in the bank. Rudy said on Wednesday that if the demands were fulfilled, he would drop his lawsuit against the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and Bank Indonesia over their decision to nationalize his bank last year.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni
Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni JAKARTA (JP): Hermes -- the Greek god of commerce, eloquence, invention, travel, theft -- will soon once again grace the busy Harmoni bridge in Central Jakarta after an absence of nearly one year. But the two-meter bronze Hermes to be erected on Thursday will be a replica of the original golden statue which briefly went missing and stirred controversy in August.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists
Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Wednesday to provide temporary shelter and employment for some 40 East Timorese integrationists who have been taking refuge at the House of Representatives compound since last month. Sutiyoso was responding to the refugees' plea to the governor to help them earn a decent living and assist their struggle for the return of East Timor to Indonesia.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, KL, Thailand to meet on rubber price plan
Indonesia, KL, Thailand to meet on rubber price plan BANGKOK (Reuters): Officials from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia will meet in Kuala Lumpur in August to hammer out a way of setting up a minimum selling price for rubber, a Thai minister said on Wednesday. "Senior officials from the three countries will discuss the details next month in Kuala Lumpur," Deputy Agriculture Minister Arkhom Engchuan told a news conference.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian states' fight to lure foreign funds under way
Asian states' fight to lure foreign funds under way SINGAPORE (Reuters): As imports rise and erode external surpluses, Asian countries are eyeing every opportunity to lure overseas capital to sustain growth. But investment flows to the region are patchy at best and analysts say banking and corporate reform remain key to determining a country's success in attracting capital.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche
Death toll hits 116 in RP dump avalanche MANILA (AFP): The death toll from a garbage avalanche that wiped out an entire community of scavenger families near Manila climbed to 116 Wednesday, as fears grew about the risk of disease. Remaining residents, and rescue workers sifting through the putrid mountain of trash for more bodies, were warned of the mounting health risk caused by decaying corpses buried in the garbage.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Semarang to host karate c'ships
Semarang to host karate c'ships SEMARANG (JP): Semarang will host the national karate championships from July 29 to July 30 at Jatidiri Stadium, organizing committee chairman Bambang Raya Saputra has said. "At least 500 karatekas throughout the country will attend the championships. They are registered in 26 chapters of the Indonesian Karate Federation (Forki) and another 25 karatekas are sent by their clubs," Bambang told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Playing traditional gamelan the American style
Playing traditional gamelan the American style By I Kadek Suartaya UBUD, Bali (JP): The villagers in Ubud, Bali, were dazed by a group of Americans playing gamelan and dancing deftly to the tune of this traditional musical instrument. These Americans, brimming with self-confidence, recently performed a number of traditional Balinese songs and dances during a show which also featured some of the best music troupes in the area. The group from the U.S.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government pledges to support cooperatives
Government pledges to support cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid reiterated on Wednesday his government will uphold Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution because it ensures people's rights to the state riches. Speaking in a ceremony to mark the country's 53rd Cooperatives Day at the State Palace, the President said he would fight any plan to amend the ruling.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
On Muhammadiyah's mission
On Muhammadiyah's mission I refer to your editorial of the July 12, 2000 edition of The Jakarta Post titled Muhammadiyah's mission. While I wholeheartedly support the promotion of social change and education promoted by Muhammadiyah I have to question its efficacy, especially with regard to our present situation.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit
Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit President Abdurrrahman Wahid has agreed to meet legislators on July 20, which has been read as a "maneuver" as it was one day before the legislature's recess -- which was finally rescheduled. Riswandha Imawan, a lecturer in political science at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University, says that the ploy will backfire on the President.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall
Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah hit a 21-month low of Rp 9,500 to the dollar on Wednesday due to a combination of external factors and ongoing concern over domestic political uncertainty. The fall occurred despite another rise in the central bank's benchmark interest rate to over 13 percent. The rupiah plunged to Rp 9,500 per U.S. dollar in the afternoon, but finally closed at Rp 9,405 in late trading, compared to Rp 9,315 on Tuesday.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast
Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police detectives have so far questioned 20 people, including nine bodyguards of former president Soeharto's son, Hutomo Mandala Putra, as witnesses in connection with last week's blast at the Attorney General's Office, an officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
ITB arts festival leaves some disappointed
ITB arts festival leaves some disappointed By Hera Diani BANDUNG (JP): "Welcome to Pasar Seni ITB. You can shop 'til you drop," screamed the long-haired Ariya, a student at the School of Art and Design at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). Last Sunday's one-day extravaganza was the ninth to have been organized by the prestigious institute since the market's first appearance in 1972. It is much awaited by students and the public alike.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh
Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Human Rights Hasballah M. Saad ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of declaring a state of civil emergency in conflict-torn Aceh. Hasballah was challenging a mounting call for the imposition of the status and said the humanitarian pause was adequate enough to restrain violence in the province.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener
Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener JAKARTA (JP): Seeds tumbled in the opening round of the three- star Thailand Open in Bangkok Wednesday starting with the 13th seed Roslin Hashim of Malaysia. Roslin, Malaysia's best hope in the tournament, surprisingly bowed out to little-known Shoji Sato of Japan 15-13, 15-8. Seventh seeded Richard Vaughan of Wales also swallowed a bitter pill when he lost to host shuttler Boonsak Polsana 15-7, 15-6.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Security for investors
Security for investors Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono's call to mining companies to cooperate with the military and police to protect their businesses from rioters and looters is so far the strongest stance ever taken by the government to defend the business sector from disorder and lawlessness.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Persija to appeal for Leandro
Persija to appeal for Leandro JAKARTA (JP): Soccer club Persija will appeal to the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) for leniency over a sanction against its Brazilian midfielder, Luciano Leandro, the club's chairman, Ahmaddin Ahmad, said on Wednesday. PSSI sanctioned Leandro by barring him from competing in the league for five times and imposing a fine of Rp 3.75 million (US$400) for attacking another player during the league's quarterfinals opener on Sunday.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket
Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket JAKARTA (JP): Women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono will compete in a tournament in Europe before taking part in the Asian Track and Field Championships at Senayan Madya Stadium later in July to earn a ticket to the 2000 Olympic Games.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday
Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): With the final round-robin quarterfinals taking place on Thursday at both the Senayan Stadium here and Mattoangin Stadium in Makassar, South Sulawesi, the remaining six clubs will fight their best to grab the three semifinal tickets. Only PSM Makassar has secured placement in the 2000 Bank Mandiri national soccer league semifinals with two victories in previous matches, and it now tops the Group B standing by six points.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs transformational leaders
Indonesia needs transformational leaders By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Democracy will be reduced to being its own worst enemy if politicians continue to treat it as merely a matter of power politics. As we move closer to the annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August, political elite are increasingly preoccupied with a political drama the plot of which is simply -- to quote Harold Lasswell's definition of politics -- "who gets what, when and how".
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
No rush to rethink ASEAN currencies despite slide
No rush to rethink ASEAN currencies despite slide SINGAPORE (Reuters): Unwelcome flashpoints on the region's political horizons have triggered sharp falls in ASEAN currencies in recent days but most analysts say there is no reason to panic. While they're keeping a wary eye on key support levels, most said they were reluctant to cut their forecasts, especially for those currencies that had already been seen as holding more risk.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man douses lover with acid
Man douses lover with acid JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives are still looking for a man accused of pouring acid on his 17-year-old lover at the latter's house in Johar Baru last Thursday, an officer said on Wednesday. Central Jakarta Police detective deputy chief Sr. Insp. Sutrisno said that his men are still waiting for Eva Yuliana to recover before seeking her assistance in finding the 28-year-old suspect, identified only as A.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
NGO activist sues ex-legislator
NGO activist sues ex-legislator JAKARTA (JP): A non-governmental organization activist has filed a lawsuit with National Police Headquarters, demanding that police prosecute former House of Representatives (DPR) legislator Muhammad Buang for alleged defamation. Muhammad Ali, chairman of the People's Struggle Mandate (Ampera), said the former legislator had made a slanderous statement about Indonesia's minority population of Arab descent.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses
Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses JAKARTA (JP): An earthquake hit Jakarta and some areas in West Java on Wednesday, destroying dozens of buildings, mostly residents' houses, in Sukabumi and Bogor. No fatalities were reported, but dozens of workers in factories in Kedung Halang and Gunung Putri, Bogor were reportedly injured in a stampede when people rushed out of their workplaces as the tremors took place.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stressing on honesty and inner conscience
Stressing on honesty and inner conscience From Suara Karya I feel concerned as I witness the recent political turbulence, which continues to rage. As a common citizen, the demands of my family and I are simple: a safe, peaceful country with affordable food and clothing and where my children can go to school. That's all what we, as a family with a modest means of living, want. But to be frank, when we see the increasing rivalry among the political elite, we feel a little concerned.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku
Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Security authorities have seized thousands of weapons and explosives in a series of arms sweeping operations in Maluku, which remains tense despite the two-week imposition of a civil emergency status. Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mother brutally killed in public
Mother brutally killed in public BANDUNG: A 27-year-old mother named Cucu Mulyati met her tragic death on Wednesday morning when a homeless man named Uju dragged her from a crowded alley near Cijerah Islamic Boarding school in Bandung Kulon. Mulyati was on her way to her office at around 7 a.m. when suddenly she was confronted by Uju. Neighbors said they heard screams from the alley, but thought it was coming from an insane woman who used to hang around the area.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks
Negotiators back on Jolo island to resume talks JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine negotiators seeking the release of 40 mostly foreign hostages held by separatist group sailed back to the southern island of Jolo on Wednesday after a month-long break in talks. "We are here to pursue negotiations and we are very hopeful that we might succeed in releasing some of them," presidential assistant secretary Farouk Hussain told reporters after arriving with Libyan envoy Rajab Azzarouq.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Millions lost in daylight robbery
Millions lost in daylight robbery DENPASAR, Bali: Armed robbers managed to get away with Rp 11.7 million during a daylight robbery as three employees of Tiara Dewata supermarket were conducting a transaction at a money changer. Two robbers walked into the money changer office at Terminal Cargo street at about 3:30 p.m. local time and immediately grabbed the bag being held by the female employee.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thai named Timor force commander
Thai named Timor force commander BANGKOK (AFP): The United Nations has appointed Thailand's Lt. Gen. Boonsrang Niumpradit as the new commander of the UN force in East Timor, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Boonsrang is to replace Philippines commander Jaime de Los Santos next week and will hold the post for one year. Thailand last month submitted the names of two candidates to the United Nations which had asked it to assume control of the 8,561 troops in Timor.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP, N. Korea begin diplomatic ties
RP, N. Korea begin diplomatic ties MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and North Korea signed an agreement here on Wednesday establishing diplomatic relations. The Philippines is the last member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to establish relations with North Korea, paving the way for the Stalinist state to join a key regional security forum later this month.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline
Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it was optimistic it would meet the deadline set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to complete key economic reform programs. Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said the government was currently working hard to meet the deadline so that the letter of Intent (LoI) could be signed with the IMF as scheduled on July 20.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
PSIS dismisses foreign players
PSIS dismisses foreign players SEMARANG (JP): Home favorite PSIS soccer club will discharge two foreign players following its failure in the 2000 Bank Mandiri national soccer league which has forced the relegation of the 1999 league's champion to first division. "We will dismiss Arilson Oliviera (from Brazil) and Anthony Jonnah Ballah (from Cameron).
Thu, 13 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals
Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from four major factions submitted a proposal on Wednesday for an inquiry into the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal and the confusion surrounding a US$2 million donation from Brunei.