Archive: 10 August 2000
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Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jailed Anwar still a force in politics
Jailed Anwar still a force in politics KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Former Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim, sentenced to nine years in jail on Tuesday for sodomy, remains a force in Malaysian politics from behind bars. Anwar's sacking in September 1998 united a disparate opposition, posing one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad since he assumed power 19 years ago.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Balinese architectural legacy under threat
Balinese architectural legacy under threat By I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The Taman Ujung water garden was once a favorite resting place for the Karangasem royal family in East Bali. Located eight kilometers south of Amlapura, Taman Ujung is now in a dilapidated condition. The once tranquil and well-designed garden is now made up of badly damaged buildings and has been overrun by wild plants.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil ends lower, awaits export data
Palm oil ends lower, awaits export data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures retreated from early gains to close lower due to a lack of follow-through support or fresh leads. Trading remained thin as players awaited the release of export data for the first 10 days of August on Thursday. The benchmark third position October futures contract ended down two ringgit at 1,035 ringgit (US$272.37) a ton after trading as high as 1,043 ringgit.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Peeping toms legal in RP
Peeping toms legal in RP MANILA (AFP): Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday started working on a bill outlawing voyeurism after discovering the country had no law against peeping toms. "There is no criminal liability on voyeurs so we have to draft legislation related to this," Robert Barbers, head of the Senate committee on public safety, said in an interview on government television.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Desy testifies at court
Desy testifies at court JAKARTA (JP): Famous actress Desy Ratnasari appeared on Wednesday at South Jakarta District Court as a witness in a drug case allegedly involving her friend Himandaka Wimala. Defendant Himandaka was arrested by police detectives along with Desy and three other friends on May 22 this year on Jl. Asia Afrika in South Jakarta. Police stopped the car the defendant was in and seized a small package of heroin, which Himandaka reportedly claimed later was his.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL firm scraps RI oil plan
KL firm scraps RI oil plan KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Malaysia's Tenggara Capital Bhd. said Wednesday its unit won't proceed with plans to explore and develop an oil and gas field in Indonesia. In a statement to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, Tenggara said, based on findings by two independent consultants, the estimated recoverable reserves of oil and gas in the Karapan Block, off Madura Island, don't appear attractive enough to commit resources to the project.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
President's progress report
President's progress report It is interesting to observe the opinions that members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have expressed about the President's progress report on Aug. 7, 2000, which was read by the cabinet secretary, particularly because to some MPR members this report is normative and qualitative and is, therefore, unsatisfactory.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta auto expo to show latest products
Jakarta auto expo to show latest products JAKARTA (JP): About 100 leading automotive manufacturers and other car-related firms are displaying their latest products at an automotive exhibition in Jakarta next month, its organizers said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
PBSI to set up fact-finding team on 'match fixing'
PBSI to set up fact-finding team on 'match fixing' JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will set up a fact-finding team to investigate allegations of match fixing during the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium in July. PBSI secretary general Leo Chandra Wiranata told reporters Wednesday that the investigators would interview players, coaches, umpires, referees and association officials.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aceh NGOs urge government to locate IFA chief
Aceh NGOs urge government to locate IFA chief BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Nine local prominent nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) called on the government on Wednesday to do its utmost to locate Jafar Siddiq Hamzah, the chief of the New York-based International Forum on Aceh (IFA) who is missing feared abducted.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police boss visits officers
Police boss visits officers JAKARTA (JP): Unlike the previous days, the hundreds of police officers posted in the People's Consultative Assembly compound were smiling on Wednesday and there was a notable easing of tension, thanks to the visit, albeit brief, of their commander Insp. Gen. Nurfaizi. Laughter was frequently heard as Nurfaizi, flanked by renowned actress and singer Dorce, made light conversation with his subordinates, who were mostly non-commissioned officers.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur revives hopes for reform and recovery
Gus Dur revives hopes for reform and recovery We can hope for a better cabinet if the President reduces his role in domestic affairs, writes Wimar Witoelar, chief editor of Indonesian Business and a public affairs commentator. JAKARTA (JP): One of the major promises Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, gave in his MPR progress report is that he would concentrate on foreign policy and assign someone else to take care of domestic affairs.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
MPR still undecided over constitutional team
MPR still undecided over constitutional team JAKARTA (JP): Factions at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are taking a wait-and-see stand as to whether an independent commission is needed to help it amend the 1945 Constitution. Akbar Tandjung of the Golkar Party faction said his team was waiting for responses from other factions to the plan to set up an independent body for constitutional amendments.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fund raising
Fund raising It has been brought to my attention that a lot of Indonesian university students are now standing proudly in the middle of the main streets asking all passing vehicles to contribute for the benefit of Ambon, Aceh, Bengkulu and other areas in Indonesia who are suffering at the moment. I agree with their good intentions to help our brothers and sisters, but I disagree with the way they raise the funds.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Detention status of Soeharto changed to city arrest
Detention status of Soeharto changed to city arrest JAKARTA (JP): In an apparent move to smooth the way for the prosecution of former president Soeharto, the South Jakarta District Court changed the defendant's detention status on Tuesday from house arrest to city arrest. M. Yusuf, a clerk at the South Jakarta District Court, said the issuance of the new status was in anticipation of the beginning of Soeharto's corruption trial later this month.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
What does constructive engagement add up to?
What does constructive engagement add up to? By David Jardine JAKARTA (JP): What is noninterference in your neighbor's affairs? Is it always a value-free stance? These questions bear critically on the continued pursuit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) policy of "constructive engagement" with the military regime in Myanmar.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Won gets boost from Hyundai plans
Won gets boost from Hyundai plans HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Signs the Hyundai Group may soon release its restructuring plans boosted the Korean won Wednesday. The U.S. dollar was trading mostly lower against major Southeast Asian currencies on hopes for a soft landing in the U.S. economy and steady policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve. It was up slightly against the Indonesian rupiah, but off against the Thai baht, Philippines peso and Singapore dollar.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Irian Jaya to get 9b euro aid
Irian Jaya to get 9b euro aid JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Some countries grouped in the European Economic Union have expressed their willingness to provide a total of 9 billion euros to boost the development of the easternmost province of Irian Jaya. The head of Development Program Bureau, Terry J. Antoh, told journalists here on Wednesday that the promise was voiced during a visit of a Papuan delegation to some European countries last month.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
More Merpati flights to Ambon
More Merpati flights to Ambon JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines is increasing its flights to strife-torn Ambon to four flights a week from three at the moment after the town's port was closed to passenger ships on Thursday (today), Antara reported on Wednesday. Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina said Merpati had agreed to his request to increase the frequency of its services linking Ambon with western Indonesia cities.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam investment drops 44%
Vietnam investment drops 44% HANOI (Reuters): Foreign investment approvals in Vietnam fell 44 percent year-on-year in the first seven months of this year to US$440.5 million, official media said on Wednesday. The Vietnam News Agency said 156 new projects had been approved during the seven-month period. It gave no disbursement figure for the period.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN's future is at stake
ASEAN's future is at stake By Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): At the same time that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers met at the end of last month in Bangkok, 10 experts from the original five members had a two-day meeting to discuss its long term future. What follows are some of the thoughts expressed during the discussions.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL may increase petrol price for first time in two decades
KL may increase petrol price for first time in two decades KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia said on Wednesday that petrol prices were likely to be raised for the first time in nearly two decades, spurring concerns of higher inflation. "There's a big possibility of an increase, but the quantum of the increase will be decided by the Ministry of Finance," Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Muhyiddin Yassin told reporters. "It's still being studied by the Ministry of Finance," he said.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Message loud and clear, President tells MPR
Message loud and clear, President tells MPR JAKARTA (JP): After accepting criticism and complaints from political factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), President Abdurrahman Wahid called on Wednesday night for their cooperation in resolving the country's many problems.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Recovering E. Asia lacks quality growth, says WB
Recovering E. Asia lacks quality growth, says WB BANGKOK (AFP): Although developing countries in East Asia are recovering from the regional economic crisis, many states are not delivering "quality growth" to their citizens, a leading World Bank official said here on Wednesday. "Quantity and quality need to go together for real growth," a combination which has not always occurred in developing East Asia, said Vinod Thomas, vice president of the World Bank Institute, the bank's training arm.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Garment industry major pollutant in Bali
Garment industry major pollutant in Bali DENPASAR, Bali (ANTARA): The lucrative garment and handicraft industries, as well as other small-scale enterprises, have made Bali prosperous, but they have also created a serious environmental problem for this tourist destination. Many garment and handicraft producers have been dumping their waste into local rivers.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 9, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 680 25 2,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 300 -5 138,000 Alakasa Industrindo 700 -200 8,000 Alfa Retailindo 880 -10 72,500 Alter Abadi 260 -5 346,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,250 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 350 5 6,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,190 -10 491,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
BI warns speculators of deportation
BI warns speculators of deportation JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution warned on Wednesday that foreign currency traders and bankers violating prudential banking rules would be expelled from the country. Anwar said that the central bank would now be more serious in enforcing the country's banking regulations. "If the foreign bankers violate (the regulations), they will be deported.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Students protest fee hike
Students protest fee hike BOGOR (JP): Some 600 students of Manunggal Vocational High School on Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor in Cibinong walked out of class on Wednesday to protest a school fee hike. The students urged school management to fulfill its promise to provide sport facilities and lower the apprenticeship fee. "Every year the foundation increases the school fee by Rp 32,000 to Rp 37,000, and the current apprenticeship fee at Rp 200,000 is unaffordable," one of the students, Merry, said.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
SAP to build Indofood e-system
SAP to build Indofood e-system JAKARTA (JP): Food giant PT Indofood will set up an e-business system within 18 months using PT SAP Asia's supply chain management module, SAP said on Wednesday. SAP Indonesia Managing Director Krish Datta said the module would help Indofood optimize business processes like accounting, materials management, sales and distribution, production planning and cash management across its 26 factories, suppliers, and distributors.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
The word is out, Bali is back as world class tourist mecca
The word is out, Bali is back as world class tourist mecca By Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): After three years of uncertainty following the Asian economic meltdown, the Indonesian general election and the East Timor crisis, Bali is back in vogue as a world class tourist destination. Enquiries by Australian-based IRIS Research have verified the trend.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dozens of houses burned in clash
Dozens of houses burned in clash PADANG, West Sumatra: Dozens of residents' houses in the village of Mulyo Kersik Tuo, in the Kayu Aro tea plantation in Kerinci regency, 400 kilometers from here, were burned down following a two-day clash between the residents which erupted on Monday. Police could not confirm any fatalities.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pope condemns violence in Russia, Spain, Maluku
Pope condemns violence in Russia, Spain, Maluku VATICAN CITY (Reuters): Pope John Paul on Wednesday condemned bombings in Russia and Spain and made a renewed appeal for an end to fighting between Christians and Muslims on the Indonesian Maluku islands. Speaking to thousands of pilgrims packed into St Peter's Square for his weekly audience, the Pope made special mention of the bomb blasts which killed eight people in Russia and one person in Spain on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI's presence in MPR not good for democracy: Analysts
TNI's presence in MPR not good for democracy: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Analysts are questioning the possible "compromise" that would amend the 1945 Constitution and enshrine the Indonesian Military/National Police presence in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). Political observer Arbi Sanit condemned politicians' acceptance of the military presence in the Assembly through an amendment, describing it as a dangerous and cowardly act.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Artistic eloquence by three aquarellists
Artistic eloquence by three aquarellists By Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): The scope of the fluid and fascinating medium of watercolor are displayed at the hands of three senior aquarellists, Benny Setiawan, Sandy Leonardo and Lie Tjoen Tjay. They have put around 50 new works on display at Gallery Sriyanto on Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya No. 36, in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. Entitled "3 Aquarellists", the exhibition is the culmination of an art form that presents an enthralling journey for art lovers.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with debtors
Dealing with debtors From Bisnis Indonesia On Aug. 3, 2000 there was a report in a newspaper that Has S.D., the former manager of Bank P. has declined to sign an indebtedness note as he felt unfairly treated. This makes me hope there won't be people who steal chickens, snatch wallets, hold up men or rob people who decline to be arrested, tried or punished as they feel they are not being fairly treated.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Angolan sentenced to death for smuggling 1.1kg of heroin
Angolan sentenced to death for smuggling 1.1kg of heroin TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced on Wednesday an Angola national to death for trafficking drugs earlier in January. Twenty-eight-year-old Thomas Daniel went on trial for smuggling 1.125 kilograms of heroin into the country in 64 capsules concealed in his stomach. In a final hearing presided over by Judge S. Djuma, it was revealed that the defendant was arrested on Jan.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government to review ban on foreign dot-com investors
Government to review ban on foreign dot-com investors JAKARTA (JP): The government will review the controversial ruling banning the entry of foreign investors into the Internet sector. Riza Primadi, the senior assistant on communications and media to the state minister of investment and state enterprises development, said here on Wednesday his office planned to hold an interministerial meeting on Monday next week to review the ruling. "We can't say anything yet ...
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Megawati set to take charge
Megawati set to take charge JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, who has been widely criticized in recent days for the management of his government, agreed on Wednesday night to hand over the day-to-day running of his administration to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Five killed in Bali landslide
Five killed in Bali landslide DENPASAR, Bali: Five people, including two women, were killed when a landslide hit the remote village of Muncan, Karangasem regency, some 80 kilometers east of here, on Tuesday. All the fatalities were local farmers who were quarrying sand when the landslide occurred at 1:30 p.m. local time. Eyewitnesses said a nearby hill of about 50 meters in height collapsed.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Anger mounts over Anwar's conviction in Malaysia
Anger mounts over Anwar's conviction in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia was hit by a wave of criticism on Wednesday over the conviction of former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim for sodomy, with the United States saying it was outraged by his nine-year jail sentence. But Malaysia said on Wednesday Anwar had been tried fairly and rejected international condemnation of the verdict and the nation's judicial system.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Faulting the economic record
Faulting the economic record Most analysts and factions at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) criticized President Abdurrahman Wahid for his unsatisfactory record in the economic field and complained that his progress report on Monday was completely devoid of any strategic goals, let alone a viable economic vision.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
27 arrested for torching houses
27 arrested for torching houses DENPASAR, Bali: Police have arrested a total of 27 people suspected of burning residents' houses and a structure for Ngaben (cremation ceremony) in three villages. Bali Police Spokesman Supt. Suyatmo was quoted as saying by Antara on Wednesday that a company of the National Police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers had been deployed in the villages of Mukus, Tamanbali and Jehem Tembuku in Bangli regency for fear of possible rioting following the arrests.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sinivasan ready to release large stake in Texmaco
Sinivasan ready to release large stake in Texmaco JAKARTA (JP): The majority shareholder of the giant Texmaco Group, Marimutu Sinivasan, said on Wednesday that he was ready to release his controlling stake in four of its publicly listed subsidiaries to help restructure their total debts of US$2.291 billion. Sinivasan said that the transfer of his majority ownership in the four subsidiaries was one of several debt settlement alternatives proposed to creditors.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
House yet to give support to plan to revise MSAA
House yet to give support to plan to revise MSAA JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives would only support the government's plan to revise an earlier agreement with former bank owners after a thorough study has been completed, according to House Speaker Akbar Tandjung. Akbar said on Wednesday that the government had agreed to form a joint investigation team with the House to study the controversial agreement called the Master of Settlement and Acquisition Agreement (MSAA).
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
MPR session unheeded in Padang
MPR session unheeded in Padang JAKARTA (JP): The acrimonious debate in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has made the headlines since the Annual Session began on Monday, but unlike most citizens nationwide, people in Padang mayoralty appear to have turned a deaf ear to the event. Antara reported on Tuesday that people were avidly following TV and radio broadcasts only to see how things developed in a number of land disputes.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors invited to sell legal products
Street vendors invited to sell legal products JAKARTA (JP): Songwriters, disappointed by the authorities' lack of law enforcement in curbing the piracy of music recordings on tapes, audio compact discs (CD) and video compact discs (VCD), have decided to invite street vendors to trade in the original products. Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Songwriters and Music Arrangers (Pappri) Tb.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 9, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Enjoying the night with Indonesian-German poems
Enjoying the night with Indonesian-German poems By Wawan S. Husin BANDUNG (JP): The night was dark yet the stars were still peeping from behind the trees as about one hundred and fifty listeners, mostly artists and students of the German language, packed the French Cultural Center's auditorium in Bandung.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P, Golkar reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter in Constitution
PDI-P, Golkar reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter in Constitution JAKARTA (JP): An attempt to include syariah Islam (Islamic law) in the 1945 Constitution looks certain to stall after two major factions in the People's Consultative Assembly -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and Golkar Party -- confirmed their opposition to the proposal on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Backroom politicking saves Gus Dur's job
Backroom politicking saves Gus Dur's job JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to delegate the daily execution of government to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri may have been as much about his own political survival as it was improving the performance of his administration. Politicians indicated that intensive backroom politicking over the last 48 hours clinched a concession which would both enhance the work of government and at the same time ensure Abdurrahman's survival.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sulawesi governors to meet over Poso clashes
Sulawesi governors to meet over Poso clashes MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Governors, local figures and religious leaders from Sulawesi's four provinces are to meet on Saturday in an effort to settle the prolonged sectarian violence in Poso, Central Sulawesi. South Sulawesi Governor HZM Palaguna said on Wednesday it was his idea for the meeting and he had chosen Tentena, the area where fighting in the region first broke out, as the venue.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
City administration fails to fight spread of leprosy
City administration fails to fight spread of leprosy JAKARTA (JP): While claiming to have continuously provided free medication for lepers, the city administration remains unable to curb the number of people infected with leprosy. Deputy Governor for Public Welfare Djailani disclosed on Tuesday the increasing number of people suffering from the disease. "There were 896 recorded cases of leprosy during the January to March 2000 period.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stop violence!
Stop violence! From Suara Karya As an Indonesian working woman riding the city bus on the main streets of the city of Jakarta, I'd like to express my concern about the recent bomb blast at the residence of the Philippines Ambassador to Indonesia, which left two dead and dozens seriously injured.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by 27 painters at Pranoto's Art Gallery on Ubud Main Road (Phone: 0812 3946595), until Aug. 31. * 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. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Democracy and 'Javanization'
Democracy and 'Javanization' Most observers were caught by surprise upon learning that Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) was elected chairman of the Syuro (Legislative) Council of the National Awakening Party (PKB) and Matori Abdul Jalil was elected to the party's Tanfidzi (executive) board.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
PT Matahari reports strong growth during first half
PT Matahari reports strong growth during first half JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed retail company PT Matahari Putra Prima announced solid growth in sales during the second semester of this year due to the sharp increase in sales from its supermarket operation. The company said on Wednesday that sales during the first half to June rose by 26 percent to Rp 1.7 trillion (about US$200 million) from Rp 1.35 trillion during the same period last year.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Osama supporting hostage-takers: RP defense chief
Osama supporting hostage-takers: RP defense chief JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado accused alleged international terrorist Osama bin Laden on Wednesday of bankrolling Filipino Muslim extremists holding more than a dozen hostages. The accusation came as the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas demanded $25 million for the release of the mostly foreign hostages held in southern Jolo island.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Laborers, farmers to meet ministers
Laborers, farmers to meet ministers JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 2,550 labors and farmers from the greater Jakarta area and other places in Java will hold a three-day dialog with Cabinet ministers at the Proklamasi Monument in Central Jakarta starting on Friday, one of the organizers said on Wednesday. The dialog is part of a five-day event entitled Freedom Party for the Poor, Farmers and Laborers, organized by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC).
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ruben gets jump on Danny in chess final
Ruben gets jump on Danny in chess final JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Ruben Gunawan beat International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto in the 54th move using the Nimzo Hindia defense in the first match of the finals of the 34th Chess Olympic Games national selection tournament here on Wednesday. "Danny was facing a time crisis and did not notice when I moved my rook to d8 and threatened his queen.
Thu, 10 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
President's reply drawn up in hotel
President's reply drawn up in hotel JAKARTA (JP): The affairs of state were moved on Wednesday from Medan Merdeka to a presidential suite on the 12th floor of a five-star hotel in Senayan, Central Jakarta, where President Abdurrahman Wahid spent the whole day.