Archive: 12 August 2000
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Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Amendment to 1945 Constitution
Amendment to 1945 ConstitutionFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe Strategic Alliance Forum (SAF) is a forum consisting of researchers of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), NGO activists and university elements who are conducting critical study on the proposed amendment to the 1945 Constitution put...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Bandung students greet Megawati with rallies
Bandung students greet Megawati with rallies BANDUNG (JP): Two groups of Bandung students greeted Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday with a demonstration, criticizing the government for failing to uphold law enforcement.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Asians have stake in U.S. presidential election
Asians have stake in U.S. presidential electionBy TOM PLATE SINGAPORE: Many Asians might wish they could vote in the United States come November, for the election of the next president can affect Asians more directly than who becomes the next head of the United Nations, let's say, or of the ASEAN,...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Oka fine in Sydney warm up
Oka fine in Sydney warm up JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia windsurfer Oka Sulaksana scored 34 points in the three opening races of the 2000 Mistral Oceanic Continental Championships in Sydney Harbour on Thursday, said the Indonesian Yachting and Windsurfing Association (Porlasi) official in charge of...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
RI benchmark firmer on better sentiment
RI benchmark firmer on better sentiment HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Spreads on Asian benchmark bonds were mixed Friday from a week ago, with Indonesia benefiting from improved sentiment as fears about a possible impeachment of President Abdurrahman" Gus Dur" Wahid dwindled.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Surabaya students win WFP contest
Surabaya students win WFP contest SURABAYA: Two Indonesian elementary students from Surabaya have won the awards for the School Feeding Design Competition annually held by the World Food Program (WFP).Bishow Parajuli, WFP deputy country director for Indonesia said at the awards ceremony, held at...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Has the MPR absorbed people's wishes?
Has the MPR absorbed people's wishes? JAKARTA (JP): Members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) deliberating amendments to the 1945 Constitution denied on Friday allegations that their work lacked transparency.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Hun Sen to visit RP next week
Hun Sen to visit RP next week MANILA (AP): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will make a state visit to the Philippines to cement ties with a fellow member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
City couple to be elected Saturday
City couple to be elected Saturday JAKARTA (JP): Thirty young men and women will find out on Saturday night whether they will win the coveted title of Abang dan None Jakarta (Mr. and Miss Jakarta) which might lead them to the road of fame, at least in the capital.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Detikcom launches new channel
Detikcom launches new channel JAKARTA (JP): Local leading portal Detikcom announced on Friday a new business and financial channel on its website to cater to the needs of the business community.It said in a statement the channel had been operating since July 26.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Rights body to exhume eight Priok graves
Rights body to exhume eight Priok graves JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) plans to start exhuming eight of the 22 graves believed to contain victims of the 1984 bloody incident in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, later this month, its executive said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Government to launch new special audits on state firms
Government to launch new special audits on state firms JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday it was preparing to launch a second round of special audits of state firms as part of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 11, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,835.00 8,835.00 8,293.00 8,377.00Australian dollar 1 4,570.16 5,157.87 4,837.31 4,890.49Austrian schilling 1 517.18 583.32 547.41 553.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Student rallies at the Assembly rise
Student rallies at the Assembly rise JAKARTA (JP): The number of student rallies has increased since the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly opened on Monday with at least 300 students staging rallies in front of the Assembly complex here on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Malaysia palm oil futures closes little changed
Malaysia palm oil futures closes little changed KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed little changed on Friday with prices locked in a tight range amid uncertainty over the market's near-term direction.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Rupiah gains unlikely to herald turnaround: Analysts
Rupiah gains unlikely to herald turnaround: Analysts SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): While the rupiah surged almost 4 percent this week as the meeting of Indonesia's highest elected body unexpectedly turns out to be in the embattled president's favor, analysts say this doesn't herald a meaningful turnaround...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Mixed expectations for new Cabinet
Mixed expectations for new Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Acting Governor Anwar Nasution speculated on Friday that Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie would be recruited into the revamped Cabinet to fill the position he just resigned.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Funds snag documentary film producers
Funds snag documentary film producersBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Finding funding is a perennial problem for filmmakers all over the world, but it is particularly acute in Indonesia for projects like documentaries.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 11, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 690 10 42,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 310 0 348,000 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 905...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Once a dreaded court, now museum
Once a dreaded court, now museumBy Ida Indawati Khouw and Cecile Prevost The Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics in downtown Kota is a window into the way the Dutch colonial authorities treated people convicted of crimes. This is the 51st article on historical sites of Old Batavia.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Sharing the burden key to power delegation
Sharing the burden key to power delegation Sharing responsibility for failure is a crucial part of delegating day-to-day management of the government, from President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, says political observer Daniel Sparingga of the...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
31 foreigners netted in Glodok discotheque raid
31 foreigners netted in Glodok discotheque raid JAKARTA (JP): National Police officers rounded up 31 foreigners during a midnight raid at popular discotheque Raja Mas in Glodok, West Jakarta, for failing to show complete travel documents, an officer said on Friday.Sr. Supt.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Four Java sugar plants to be closed down
Four Java sugar plants to be closed down JAKARTA (JP): The government will close down four sugar factories in Java next month, the first of 26 plants recommended for closure because they were inefficient or too small, an official of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.M.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Special masseur hired for Akbar
Special masseur hired for Akbar JAKARTA (JP): Massage is widely prescribed to relieve strained muscles resulting from a strenuous workout.House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung also chose this traditional therapy by hiring a special masseur during the Annual Session of the People's...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
MPR Annual Session
MPR Annual SessionFrom Pikiran RakyatWhat is so special about the current Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)? Through their representatives in the legislative body, people have heard the progress report of the present cabinet composed and signed by President Abdurrahman...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
President empasizes he is still in charge
President empasizes he is still in charge JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid played down on Friday his decision to hand over the day-to-day running of the government to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying that he was still in charge.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Protect all women workers
Protect all women workers The campaign to stop sending women workers to Saudi Arabia by 22 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has received a significant boost with the open support from First Lady Sinta Nuriyah and State Minister of the Empowerment of Women Khofifah Indar Parawansa.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Koreas set up data communications
Koreas set up data communications SEOUL (AFP): The two Koreas have set up their first-ever direct data-communications network through their border liaison offices which are set to reopen next week, South Korean officials said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Toxic chemicals force fishing ban
Toxic chemicals force fishing ban SINGAPORE (DPA): Traces of a toxic chemical in fish a week after the collision of two vessels south of Singapore prompted officials on Friday to extend their ban on catching and selling despite the mounting losses to fish farmers.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Women know best how to criticize
Women know best how to criticize JAKARTA (JP): The Reform faction is perhaps the staunchest critic of President Abdurrahman Wahid. That's why they picked a woman to read out their stinging response to the President's progress report on Tuesday, Reform faction speaker Nurdiati Akmal said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Recognition of rights of tribal people necessary
Recognition of rights of tribal people necessary JAKARTA (JP): Legislators argued on Friday constitutional recognition of the rights of tribal lands was necessary, despite the technical complications such an amendment could cause.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Mazda-Ford's Thai output
Mazda-Ford's Thai output TOKYO (DPA): Japan's Mazda Motor Corporation said Friday that its joint venture in Thailand with the Ford Motor Company has produced 100,000 pickup trucks over the past two years.Ford, the largest shareholder in Mazda, has a 33.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Indarti denies allegation of badminton match fixing
Indarti denies allegation of badminton match fixing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia doubles specialist Indarti Issoliana denied an allegation of match fixing during the US$150,000 Indonesia Open at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium last month.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Bobby Sandy's TV serial 'Senandung' to air next week
Bobby Sandy's TV serial 'Senandung' to air next week JAKARTA (JP): Starting Saturday, Aug. 19, private TV station Indosiar will air its new 43-episode serial titled Senandung (Humming).It is worthwhile to note that this new serial, directed by Bobby Sandy, an old hand in film-making, took three and...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
San Miguel in JV talks
San Miguel in JV talks MANILA (Reuters): Philippine food and beverage conglomerate RFM Corp said on Friday it was in talks with brewer San Miguel Corp about a possible joint venture in the food business.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Government to issue licenses to four chartered airlines
Government to issue licenses to four chartered airlines JAKARTA (JP): The government is expected to grant operating permits to four new chartered airlines this year, adding to the existing 110 licensed operators, a senior official of the Ministry of Communications said here on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
120 RI maids in Sarawak take refuge
120 RI maids in Sarawak take refuge KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP): Some 120 Indonesian maids fleeing physical abuse or attempted rape by employers or agents have taken refuge at their country's consulate in an east Malaysian state, a report said Thursday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Constitutional amendment debate may be postponed
Constitutional amendment debate may be postponed JAKARTA (JP): Recognizing the political divides and public controversy over making amendments to the Constitution, several factions are suggesting postponing debate on the issue till next year.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
MPR scolded for its reluctance to end military representation
MPR scolded for its reluctance to end military representation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) became the latest organization on Friday to criticize the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for its reluctance to end military and police representation in the legislative body.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Assembly forms three commissions
Assembly forms three commissions JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) chose on Friday Jakob Tobing, Rambe Kamarulzaman and Faisal Baasir to head three commissions which will deliberate draft decrees, amendments to the 1945 Constitution and the progress reports of state...
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
The proposed Cabinet reshuffle
The proposed Cabinet reshuffleBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN (JP): The economy has not recovered, therefore the performance of the economic ministers must be to blame, therefore replacing them with new ministers will bring about recovery.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
'Syariah' issue is typical of transition era: Ichlasul
'Syariah' issue is typical of transition era: Ichlasul A new group in Yogyakarta have proposed the upholding of Islamic law amid the controversy of including reference to the syariah in the constitution.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
West Timor refugee camps must close: Indonesia
West Timor refugee camps must close: Indonesia SINGAPORE (Agencies): Indonesian Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab said on Friday deadly militia attacks in East Timor can be stopped by closing down massive refugee camps and his government will ensure this is done.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Tension escalates in Aceh ahead of Aug. 17 celebration
Tension escalates in Aceh ahead of Aug. 17 celebration BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Tension is escalating in the disputed province of Aceh ahead of Indonesian Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17 as many residents fear possible mass violence if they hoist the national flag.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Vietnamese student found dead
Vietnamese student found dead JAKARTA (JP): A Vietnamese citizen who was studying at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) was found dead on a sidewalk in Alas Roban district, near Semarang, Central Java, on Wednesday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Six Pakistanis to be deported
Six Pakistanis to be deported JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government plans to deport six Pakistanis back to their country on Saturday for entering the country using expired travel documents, an immigration official has said.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
RP, Cambodia to sign accords
RP, Cambodia to sign accords MANILA (AFP): Prime Minister Hun Sen and President Joseph Estrada are to sign a number of bilateral agreements on trade and tourism when the Cambodian leader visits the Philippines later this month, a presidential spokesman said Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Most Asian monies fall as rupiah extends rally
Most Asian monies fall as rupiah extends rally SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly weaker Friday except for the rupiah, which extended its rally amid increasing optimism over a political shakeup in Indonesia.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
KONI to record groups to avoid sending TKI
KONI to record groups to avoid sending TKI JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will record the number of contingent members, including supporters, who will take part in overseas tournaments to avoid sending illegal migrant workers (TKI) pretending to be members of the delegation.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition by Hashiguchi George 1991-1995, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., until Aug. 31.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Combing Akbar's secrets
Combing Akbar's secrets JAKARTA (JP): Would you like to know why House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung always looks so neat? He keeps a small silver comb inside his pants and uses it before making a public appearance.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
S'pore opposition leader to Gore party
S'pore opposition leader to Gore party SINGAPORE (AFP): Opposition leader Chee Soon Juan is to take his fight for greater democracy in Singapore to the democratic heartland in the United States when he attends Al Gore's presidential nomination, the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Man arrested for killing colleague
Man arrested for killing colleague DENPASAR, Bali: In less than 12 hours police arrested on Thursday a man for killing his ex-colleague, thanks to a tip from an office boy.Chief of Badung Police detectives unit Sr. Insp.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Megawati, aides doubt Gus Dur's promises
Megawati, aides doubt Gus Dur's promises JAKARTA (JP): There remains a lingering apprehension in some quarters close to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri about the truthfulness of the President's announcement that he would delegate more power to her.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Indonesia's politics
Indonesia's politics The Indonesian people and the international community are sick and tired of the ongoing internal discord within the administration. It is not as if the infighting has stemmed from disagreements over any particularly worthy cause.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Wild boars strike back
Wild boars strike back BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): In an apparent show of solidarity for their killed brethren, about 200 boars descended Mount Slamet and attacked a hamlet, vandalizing houses and sending two villagers to hospital on Thursday, eyewitnesses said.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Jail sentence demanded for Haryogi over illegal arms
Jail sentence demanded for Haryogi over illegal arms JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor at the West Jakarta District Court demanded a one-year jail term on Friday for Haryogi M. Maulani, the son of a former top military official, for alleged illegal possession of firearms.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
City 'can't employ all defunct ministry staff'
City 'can't employ all defunct ministry staff' JAKARTA (JP): Due to limited space and finances, the city administration will not absorb all the employees of the Jakarta offices of downgraded ministries ahead of the implementation of regional autonomy next year, Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Aug 2000
Teachers fear classroom collapse
Teachers fear classroom collapse BOGOR (JP): Teachers in two state-run elementary schools in Cijeruk district, Bogor regency, are fearing for the safety of their pupils because of an earthquake last month that damaged buildings at their schools.They fear that classrooms could collapse anytime.