Archive: 8 July 2000
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Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Iraq to select Indonesian firms for trading
Iraq to select Indonesian firms for trading JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government expects the Iraqi government to decide next week on which Indonesian companies qualify for the UN-sponsored "oil-for-food" program, Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan said on Friday. Luhut said the government had recommended nine companies for participation in the program but the Iraqi government would have the final say on which companies would be involved.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Three telecom firms invest up to $1b in RP
Three telecom firms invest up to $1b in RP MANILA (Reuters): Singapore Telecom, Globe Telecom and Deutsche Telekom will invest US$800 million to $1 billion in the next 18 months in a Philippine mobile phone venture, National Telecommunications Commission chief Joseph Santiago said on Friday. Globe, a joint venture between Ayala Corp. and Singapore Telecom, sealed a $2.3 billion merger agreement with Isla Communications Co., in which Deutsche Telekom has a stake, early this year.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
UI expert worries on mutilation cases
UI expert worries on mutilation cases JAKARTA (JP): Criminologist Erlangga Mesdiana from the University of Indonesia is worried that the failure to solve mutilation cases would lead others to imitate such sadistic killings. According to Erlangga, suspects in such murders normally attempt to dispose of all evidence to hamper efforts by police to identify the victims. "This method may encourage other criminals to imitate the crime," the expert told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur to answer interpellation motion
Gus Dur to answer interpellation motion JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung confirmed on Friday President Abdurrahman Wahid had agreed to attend a House plenary session on July 20 to answer an interpellation motion. Akbar said he met with Abdurrahman to deliver the House's invitation to the session, which was originally slated for July 13.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government has no special plans to boost rupiah
Government has no special plans to boost rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said here on Friday that neither the government nor Bank Indonesia would take any special measures to shore up the ailing rupiah.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL concerned over investments in RI palm oil
KL concerned over investments in RI palm oil KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Indonesian assurances that Malaysian palm oil firms operating there will be safe have failed to comfort investors who have to deal with looting, red tape and political risk, industry sources said on Friday. Indonesia's President Abdurrahman Wahid met a delegation of major Malaysian palm oil investors in the Indonesian capital Jakarta in April and said their businesses would be safe.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Students join the Navy for four days
Students join the Navy for four days JAKARTA (JP): Under the escort of their teachers, a group of 216 students from 33 high schools in Jakarta and several other provinces began a four-day excursion on a Navy warship on Friday evening. According to Arief Rachman, principal of Lab School, which organized the tour, the Arun warship will sail the students through the popular Seribu Islands north of Jakarta Bay and return to Tanjung Priok port on Monday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI rubber trees face axe for oil palm
RI rubber trees face axe for oil palm TEBING TINGGI, North Sumatra (Reuters): Security guards with automatic rifles patrol quiet forests of rubber trees on the island of Sumatra in the most stark reminder all is not well in Indonesia's rubber industry. The gun-wielding guards are there to stop looters, many of whom have become impoverished in Indonesia's economic crisis, and emboldened by its political turmoil.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
GABSI eyes runner-up position at Olympics
GABSI eyes runner-up position at Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (GABSI) is optimistic its athletes can retain the runner-up position at the 11th Contract Bridge Olympics in Maastrict, the Netherlands, from Aug. 26 to Sept. 9. "As the silver medalists, we are sure that we can finish second at the event this year," said player Hengky Lasut on Friday in his hometown Manado, North Sulawesi. Indonesia bowed out to France at the Olympics final.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP says hostages safe, hopeful of breakthrough
RP says hostages safe, hopeful of breakthrough JOLO, Philippines (AFP): All 37 hostages held by Moro extremists in this southern Philippines island are safe with a breakthrough expected soon in the 10-week long crisis, President Joseph Estrada's government said on Friday. But it cautioned that quarrels among the kidnap leaders over potential ransom money could delay the resolution of the crisis.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
The rising cost of transportation
The rising cost of transportation The government is planning to increase the economy class fares of four-wheeled vehicles by between 49.4 percent and 72 percent beginning in September. Given the present situation, with its load of uncertainties, the interests of all involved parties should, of course, be carefully considered. Certainly both the public and the public transportation operators are agreed that there is a need for a public transportation system that is cheap, safe and comfortable.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Independent watchdogs question lineup of wealth auditing body
Independent watchdogs question lineup of wealth auditing body JAKARTA (JP): Opposition from leading independent watchdogs is mounting against the lineup of the 45-member Audit Commission on Officials' Assets, which was announced on Thursday by the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam to have stock market
Vietnam to have stock market HANOI (AP): Vietnam will launch its long-awaited stock market in Ho Chi Minh City on July 20 but so far only two companies are listed, State Securities Commission Chairman Nguyen Duc Quang said Friday. The government has been planning a stock exchange for several years, but had postponed the launch because of a lack of companies willing to list and concerns a bourse will expose Vietnam's financial system to unnecessary risk.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fuad and Siswono to be queried over graft case
Fuad and Siswono to be queried over graft case JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman confirmed on Friday that two legislators of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will be summoned as witnesses in corruption cases involving former president Soeharto. Marzuki said the summons for former finance minister Fuad Bawazier and former minister of public housing Siswono Yudohusodo would be sent sometime next week.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
World told not to meddle in Maluku
World told not to meddle in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Just several hours after the European Parliament endorsed a call for possible international intervention in the provinces of Maluku and North Maluku, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab strongly warned the international community not to intervene in Indonesia's internal affairs.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Growth prospects
Growth prospects Both private-sector and government analysts as well as international economists, including those of the International Monetary Fund, remain optimistic that Indonesia's economy would be capable of expanding by at least 4 percent this year, despite the return of rupiah volatility and heated political tension in the runup to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) session next month.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 7, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 310 0 691,000 Alakasa Industrindo 800 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875 -10 67,500 Alter Abadi 170 -5 87,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,125 0 2,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 325 -5 47,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,140 0 640,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
City seeking approval of stern security measures
City seeking approval of stern security measures JAKARTA (JP): City authorities called on Friday for City Council to issue a decree that will grant security agencies the authority to take stern action against rioters and criminals during the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next month.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fashion shows, American food and the 4th of July
Fashion shows, American food and the 4th of July By Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): The Star Spangled Banner it was not, however on July 4th, the Hyatt Aryaduta in Central Jakarta hosted the "All American Dream Party" to coincide with American Independence Day. The marketing was a bit misleading, though, and the lack of red, white and blue was conspicuous. It appeared that most observers in the crowd had stumbled upon the event, forgetting completely about the specified celebration.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police deny starting riot
Police deny starting riot SURABAYA: Police have denied starting Wednesday's clash between themselves and members of the National Awakening Party's (PKB) civilian guard over a disputed building. East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar rejected on Friday the charge that his men had initiated the melee, in which 19 people, including five police officers, were wounded.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
To the government and the Army
To the government and the Army I am taking advantage of freedom of speech which I heard was now available in my beloved country, something that still feels strange to me after decades of so-called tolerance and buried honest opinion. Nevertheless, allow me to share with you my burning thoughts. When East Timor was hot on the agenda of the international community, I watched through the media the bizarre development of the situation.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI benchmark bond spread widens
RI benchmark bond spread widens HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian benchmark bonds - apart from Indonesia's - tightened against U.S. Treasurys this week on a technical rebound thanks to the combined effect of rising U.S. bond yields and tighter swap spreads. Spreads on the 2006 Indonesian benchmark widened by 34 basis points on Friday from a week ago to trade at a spread of around 669 basis points above Treasurys.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dairy plans Indonesian outlet
Dairy plans Indonesian outlet SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd said it is planning to open 10 hypermarkets in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia over the next three years through unit Giant TMC Bhd. "We are looking to open up to 10 hypermarkets in Singapore, Malaysia and perhaps Indonesia over the next three years," Dairy Farm chief executive Ronald Floto said at the official launch the company's first Giant Hypermarket in Singapore.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Woman tells of ordeal with Salemba prison officers
Woman tells of ordeal with Salemba prison officers JAKARTA (JP): Dirty business knows no forbidden place. It takes place even in prison. Several prisons in and around Jakarta, also those located in other parts of the country, are widely known for rampant bribes and crooked guards and staff. Drugs and prostitutes can be bought in easily as long as the prisoners have the cash to pay for them, some prisoners say.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Weekend lineup
Weekend lineup Following are sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local stations (all times are in Jakarta time): Saturday Tennis Wimbledon women's final (tape delayed) RCTI at 11.30 p.m. Sunday Tennis Wimbledon men's final RCTI at 8.00 p.m. England GP 500 ANteve at 6.30 p.m. Bank Mandiri Indonesian League: Persija vs Arema RCTI at 5.00 p.m.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ambon residents flee after overnight raid
Ambon residents flee after overnight raid AMBON, Maluku (JP): Thousands of terrified residents fled the already ravaged village of Waai on Friday, following a murderous overnight raid by a group of heavily armed people. Witnesses said most of the people were headed for the foothills of Mount Salahutu and the predominantly Christian districts of Paso and Suli.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sony defends decision to fire workers
Sony defends decision to fire workers BEKASI (JP): The management of PT Sony Electronics Indonesia (SEI) defended on Friday its decision to dismiss 928 employees, who have been involved in a protracted strike since April 26, 2000. The company's administration manager Lessy S. Pujiastuti said the decision was final and that the management would not permit the striking employees to work again at the company. "The decision (to fire the workers) has already been taken.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' takes the plunge into public television
'TVRI' takes the plunge into public television By Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): After years of heated debate, state-run television station TVRI finally declared as a nonprofit company, posing a larger challenge for its employees to meet insistent public demand for quality public television. The new status was granted through Presidential Decree No. 36/2000, which was issued on June 7.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lokon volcano getting active
Lokon volcano getting active MANADO: A North Sulawesi vulcanologist has warned Kinilow and Kakaskasen villagers living near Lokon volcano to stay alert because the mountain was showing signs of activity. The mountain, some 25 kilometers from Manado, last erupted in 1991. It has been registering moderate levels of steaming and crater glow since Wednesday, Jemmy Runtuwene told Antara on Friday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pindad, police give conflicting account on AG office bomb
Pindad, police give conflicting account on AG office bomb BANDUNG (JP): State-owned weapons manufacturer PT Pindad denied on Friday reports it produced the bomb found at the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta on Wednesday. "PT Pindad does produce explosives. But a statement saying that the bomb found at the Attorney General's Office was made by Pindad needs verification," Pindad production director Adik A. Soedarsono told journalists in Bandung.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Samsung launches new cell phone despite fall in its market share
Samsung launches new cell phone despite fall in its market share JAKARTA (JP): South Korean electronics giant PT Samsung Electronics Indonesia launched here on Friday a new model of its mobile telephone, the SGH-A100 amid its declining market share in the country. Lee Kang Hyun, the company's general manager for marketing, said Samsung's share of the local mobile telephone market had dropped from an average of between 25 percent and 30 percent last year to only 10 percent at present.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
244 HIV cases in Merauke
244 HIV cases in Merauke JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Merauke regent Jhon Gluba Gebze disclosed on Friday that there had been 244 recorded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in the province until July this year. The regent said that 47 people had contracted full blown Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). He added that 65 of the HIV victims had died of the condition. The regent said the local government would intensify its campaign to stop the spread of the disease.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Capital punishment for drug dealers
Capital punishment for drug dealers From Media Indonesia The conditions in Indonesia remain uncertain and the most disturbing ones have been caused by drug circulation, counterfeit money and the problem of bad credit. Meanwhile, the legal system in Indonesia has dropped to its most worrying level. To solve all problems, law enforcers should have a resolute attitude for repairing their fractured image.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rubber producers join forces to lift falling prices
Rubber producers join forces to lift falling prices JAKARTA (JP): The world's three largest rubber producers, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, have agreed to join forces to combat falling rubber prices. The agreement was made during a meeting between the countries' ministers of trade and industry here on Friday. In a joint statement issued following the meeting, the ministers agreed on the need to take concrete measures to improve the sluggish rubber market.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cell phone mystery
Cell phone mystery While there has been some correspondence of late regarding the service of Garuda, both from the aspect of service and security of baggage in your paper, one area that desperately needs investigation is that of security from theft within the airport building. The following incident, which resulted in the theft of my mobile phone, will perhaps illustrate my point.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt must erase levies prior to transportation tariff hike: YLKI
Govt must erase levies prior to transportation tariff hike: YLKI JAKARTA (JP): New fares for sea and land transportation should take effect only after the government manages to eradicate illegal levies, an Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) executive said Thursday. YLKI vice chairman Agus Pambagyo said illegal levies have so far posed the heaviest burden on transportation operators. "We are afraid that by raising the fares, the levies will also go up," he told The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Astaga!com to offer its shares to public next year
Astaga!com to offer its shares to public next year JAKARTA (JP): Internet portal Astaga!com plans to offer shares to the public through the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), following the introduction of a development board in the exchange which allows prospective start-ups to raise funds on the market. Astaga!com president Andrew P. Hayek said on Thursday that the company would rather wait for the market to recover before offering shares to the public.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
FPI members attack journalist amid protest
FPI members attack journalist amid protest JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Islamic Defender Front (FPI) attacked on Friday a journalist covering a protest by the group in front the National Police Headquarters on Jl. Trunojoyo in South Jakarta. Eddy Saputra Hasibuan, a journalist with Pos Kota morning daily, was attacked by FPI members for allegedly defaming the group's operational division deputy chairman, M. Alwi Usman.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Israel: Beginning a new era
Indonesia and Israel: Beginning a new era By Eli Belotsercovsky JAKARTA (JP): During a recent seminar dedicated to ties between Israel and Indonesia at the University of Indonesia, a student asked why Indonesia should establish relations with Israel. This apparently simple question required an elaborate answer. Although they are different in size and are far away from each other, both countries share common historical similarities.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Daylight robbery on Jl. Sudirman
Daylight robbery on Jl. Sudirman JAKARTA (JP): Five muggers grabbed cash worth US$5,000 and Rp 1.8 million from businessman Syech Syarief Hidayat in a robbery under the flyover in front of the Bank Danamon building on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta on Thursday. Hidayat, who reported the incident to the police several hours later, said the five muggeers also snatched his Nokia 5110 cellphone and a $3,800 Cartier wrist watch.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies down, uncertainty prompts demand for greenback
Asian monies down, uncertainty prompts demand for greenback SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly weaker late Friday as uncertainty over events in Indonesia and other countries prompted investors to stock up on dollars ahead of the weekend. Economic and political concerns took their toll on the Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht and Philippine peso, which all finished the week at new lows for the year.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thieves away with Rp 500m
Thieves away with Rp 500m BOGOR (JP): Police detectives are on the lookout for five men who made away with Rp 500 million (US$58,800) worth of cash, gold, diamond jewelry, and other valuables, during a Friday midday armed robbery at a private residence in the Villa Duta housing complex, East Bogor. One of the victims, Kungkung, 80, said there were seven people at his residence, including himself and his three grandchildren, when the robbery occurred. "At about 11 a.m.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Raids may foreclose chances of Moro peace talks's success
Raids may foreclose chances of Moro peace talks's success By Amando Doronila MANILA: President Joseph Estrada has confirmed that the military offensive to take the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)'s main base, Camp Abubakar, has been unleashed. The confirmation came after days of air and artillery bombardment of the camp. The MILF correctly predicted that the bombardment was a prelude to an attack on the camp by ground troops.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
OPEC president to visit RI
OPEC president to visit RI SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Venezuela's oil minister, Ali Rodriguez, will arrive in Indonesia Sunday to speak at the Indonesian Investment Summit On Mining and Energy, or JIEC-2000, and to meet his Indonesian counterpart, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, according to a source at the Venezuelan embassy in Jakarta Friday. Besides meeting with oil minister Bambang, Rodriguez will also meet with Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid and Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab, the source said.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ministries asked to recruit more women for high posts
Ministries asked to recruit more women for high posts JAKARTA (JP): After nine months in office the State Minister for the Empowerment of Women is gaining insight into why her earlier appeals for ministries to recruit more women in high positions has not met with results.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur says Indonesia will sell LNG to India and China
Gus Dur says Indonesia will sell LNG to India and China JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said Friday Indonesia would sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) products from the planned Tangguh LNG plant in Irian Jaya to China, and some LNG products from the Bontang LNG plant in East Kalimantan to India.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt to abolish airport tax
Govt to abolish airport tax JAKARTA (JP): The government will abolish next year the departure tax that is currently imposed on Indonesian citizens departing the country through airports or seaports, Minister of Tourism and Art Djaelani Hidajat said on Thursday. He said Indonesian citizens were currently required to pay a tax of Rp 1 million (US$117) if they traveled abroad through any airports in the country, or Rp 200,000 if they departed from any seaports.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP's 2000 economic goals are achievable: IMF
RP's 2000 economic goals are achievable: IMF MANILA (AFX-ASIA): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Philippines' 2000 gross domestic growth target for the year of 4-5 percent, its average inflation rate goal of 5-6 percent and its foreign exchange reserves target of over US$16 billion will be achievable if the government pursues its policy reforms and improves investor confidence.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Sculpture, Sketch Exhibition: Dua Perintis at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya no. 1 blok B 13-14, Central Jakarta (Phone: 6299660), Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until July 9. * Painting Exhibition by Ketut Mastrum, Galeri Milenium, Jl. RS Fatmawati 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., July 11 - Aug. 2 * Sculpture Exhibition: Netherlands Small Size Sculpture, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bun Yamin nominated for autonomy board
Bun Yamin nominated for autonomy board JAKARTA (JP): City Council on Friday elected Bun Yamin Ramto as the city's candidate for the membership at the Regional Autonomy Advisory Board, whose members will be elected in the upcoming National Consultative Forum next week. Bun Yamin, a former deputy governor on economics and development from 1984 to 1988, is currently an expert staffer at the Institute for Strategic Studies of Indonesia (LPSI) and a lecturer at the National Resilience Institute.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Suba Indah to build corn processing plant
Suba Indah to build corn processing plant JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed food and beverage company PT Suba Indah is to soon embark on the construction of a corn processing plant in Cilegon industrial estate in West Java. Production is slated to start in 2002 with a daily processing capacity of 1,000 metric tons.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Locals loot chickens
Locals loot chickens TANGERANG (JP): Angry locals of Babat village here vandalized and looted the chicken breeding firm PT Sari Jaya Farm (SJF) late Thursday, following the recent arrest of two residents accused of stealing 45 chickens from the farm. Several windows were shattered in the fracas and hundreds of chickens were stolen by the angry mob. It is reported that hundreds of residents thronged the chicken farm office at around 11 p.m.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sunda Kalapa: The port where Jakarta began
Sunda Kalapa: The port where Jakarta began By Ida Indawati Khouw Sunda Kalapa Port in North Jakarta has a history as one of the most important international harbors in the world. Its existence dates back to the old kingdoms that once ruled over the city. This is the 46th story on old and protected buildings and sites in Jakarta appearing every Saturday. JAKARTA (JP): Finding historical sites dating back to the era when Jakarta was still under the rule of indigenous kingdoms is not an easy task.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Korpri and trade unions
Korpri and trade unions From Media Indonesia Convention No. 87/1984, ratified through Presidential Decree No. 83/1998, contains, among other things, the status of workers and individual businesspeople. Regardless of their status, they have the right to establish and follow whatever kind of organization they choose in line with a government regulation on the establishment of trade unions. The existence of the Indonesian Civil Servants corps (Korpri) which is outlined in Presidential Decree No.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pertina has yet to prepare boxers for President Cup
Pertina has yet to prepare boxers for President Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) deputy secretary general Didit Soedijoto said Friday that the organization had yet to prepare its boxers to compete in the President Cup in Bali by the end of this month. "The boxers just joined the centralized training program today as some of them are still in their hometowns after competing in the 15th National Games (in Surabaya last month).
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Gardu' on 'Indosiar'
'Gardu' on 'Indosiar' On June 23, Indosiar televised a Gardu 30-minute program titled Quarreling All the Time, which was hosted by Emha Ainun Nadjib, better known as Cak Nun, and Gus Wahid. Syafi'i Ma'arif and Audi Wuisang were invited to appear on the program, and so were dozens of others. After the program, I was curious to figure out why only males were on Gardu.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kurniawan, Mursyid and Kuncoro to play soccer again
Kurniawan, Mursyid and Kuncoro to play soccer again JAKARTA (JP): After weeks of uncertainty, the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has announced a shock decision to allow Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto and Kuncoro of the PSM Makassar soccer club and Mursyid Effendi from Persebaya Surabaya to return to the soccer field.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP, N. Korea to forge ties
RP, N. Korea to forge ties MANILA (AP): North Korea and the Philippines will sign an agreement next Wednesday establishing diplomatic ties, clearing the way for the communist country to participate in a regional security forum later this month, officials said on Friday. North Korean Ambassador to Thailand Jo In-chol is expected to arrive in Manila on Sunday to sign the agreement, portions of which must still be finalized, Philippine officials said.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 7, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.