Archive: 23 August 2000
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Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt to facilitate efforts to procure new public buses
Govt to facilitate efforts to procure new public buses JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso renewed his commitment on Tuesday to help public transportation owners procure new and environmentally friendly buses through a soft loan from a Chinese banking consortium. "The city administration is committed to prioritizing the procurement of new buses as part of our service to the public, especially those in the lower income brackets," he said at City Hall.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 22, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 -25 45,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 0 311,500 Alakasa Industrindo 815 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 890 -5 32,500 Alter Abadi 285 10 164,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,055 5 7,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 345 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,205 0 416,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sapuan spends birthday at initial court hearing
Sapuan spends birthday at initial court hearing JAKARTA (JP): Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) deputy chairman Sapuan spent his 56th birthday in a South Jakarta District Court room on Tuesday when he appeared as a defendant in the initial hearing of a Rp35 billion (US$4.1 million) embezzlement case of Bulog employee foundation Yanatera's funds. "Happy Birthday!" said presiding judge Lalu Mariyun to Sapuan upon reading out the date of birth from the dossiers of the defendant.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's trial at Ministry of Agriculture: Yusril
Soeharto's trial at Ministry of Agriculture: Yusril JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Law and Legislation Yusril Ihza Mahendra hinted on Tuesday that the trial of former president Soeharto on corruption charges would most likely be held in the Ministry of Agriculture offices in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. Yusril, however, could not disclose the exact date of the preliminary hearing, saying that the officials in charge of the trial still have a lot of preparations to make.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI spikers win silver, bronze
RI spikers win silver, bronze JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's beach volleyball team of Markodji and Irilkhun Shofanna finished second at the Asian Circuit championships in China from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, while the women's team of Bertha Kaize and Agustina took third place. On the men's side, New Zealanders Craig Seu Seu and Lefu won the gold medal while Australians Pat Gulline and Sound Blackman finished third.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Councillors attack fare hike plan
Councillors attack fare hike plan BOGOR (JP): Bogor city councillors condemned on Tuesday the planned fare hike by angkot (public minivan) owners on Sept. 1 without the consent of Bogor City Council. "The operators are selfish, thinking only of their interests without any consideration of the public," councillor Suherman of Commission C on economic affairs said as quoted by Antara. "Public transportation is a very sensitive issue because it serves the residents," he added.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
IBRA's asset sales
IBRA's asset sales As the exchange rate of the rupiah against the American dollar is still almost 70 percent lower than it was at the beginning of the economic crisis in late 1997 and most big and medium-scale businesses are in financial distress with huge sums of bad debts, Indonesia is supposed to be an asset acquisition paradise for foreign investors.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
C. Java rower fails drug test
C. Java rower fails drug test SEMARANG (JP): Central Java rower Djodi Winarso, the bronze medalist in the 15th National Games, was found guilty of using the banned substance penipropanolamin. A member of the Games antidoping commission, Cahyo Adi, said on Monday evening that should Central Java contest the result of the test on Sample A, it could appeal and ask that Sample B be tested at the Bangkok Doping Laboratory. However, the province would have to pay US$150,000 for the test.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tripanusa, Priok Port sign deal
Tripanusa, Priok Port sign deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Tripanusa Dinamika has won a 15-year build, operate and transfer (BOT) contract to supply fresh water to ships stopping over in Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta. The port authority said on Tuesday that the privatization of the water supply service was one of its programs to improve efficiency and the level of service provided to ship owners.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
More militiamen enter E. Timor: UN
More militiamen enter E. Timor: UN DILI, East Timor (AP): Growing numbers of armed anti- independence militiamen are infiltrating East Timor, raising fears of more attacks on UN forces, a peacekeeping officer said on Tuesday. UN peacekeeping spokesman Norwegian Col. Brynjar Nymo said frightened villagers reported seeing at least 10 militia gangs, numbering about 120 fighters, operating in East Timor after crossing from Indonesian West Timor in recent weeks.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
City to assist grave exhumation of Priok victims
City to assist grave exhumation of Priok victims JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration is ready to assist the National Commission on Human Rights with its plan to exhume graves believed to contain victims of the bloody 1984 incident in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, an official said on Tuesday. Deputy Governor on Public Affairs Djailani said he had yet to receive a formal notification over the plan to exhume the graves, but stressed that the administration would support the plan.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Poso leaders bury hatchets for peace before Gus Dur
Poso leaders bury hatchets for peace before Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of warring Muslim and Christian communities from 15 districts in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso buried a buffalo head on Tuesday in a symbolic gesture of burying their hatchets and putting differences aside in order to live in peace.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Break-in at missing activist's house
Break-in at missing activist's house BANDUNG: A number of unidentified people broke into the house of missing activist Usep Setiawan here at noon on Tuesday, stealing important documents on his work at the Agrarian Reform Consortium (KPA), a television set and gold jewelry belonging to his wife. "We believe this break-in has something to do with Usep's disappearance on Aug. 14," said Teguh, a activist of KPA, a loose non-governmental organization dealing with land and agricultural affairs.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Children's rights campaign launched
Children's rights campaign launched BANDUNG (JP): About 40 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday a two-day campaign to raise the government's awareness of the need to protect children's rights. The drive, sponsored by the Consortium of Media Development for Children's Rights Advocation in cooperation with The Ford Foundation, is called Pekan Hak Anak (Children's Rights Week). The NGOs met with journalists at the residence of musician Harry Roesli on Monday.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Visits to Australia exempt from tax
Visits to Australia exempt from tax KUPANG, E Nusa Tenggara (Antara): Indonesians living in the Indonesia-Australia economic cooperation areas -- such as Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Irian Jaya, East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara -- are to be exempt from paying departure tax when visiting Australia.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Unemployment programs need coordination
Unemployment programs need coordination JAKARTA (JP): After three years of social safety net programs, unemployment in the country is a staggering 37 million and rising, a minister said. Last year's number stood at 36 million. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication Basri Hasanuddin admitted that the existing programs for unemployment eradication were inadequate. "The program has not worked due to lack of coordination," he told reporters at his office on Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fate of Habibie's IPTN
Fate of Habibie's IPTN From Kompas As an Indonesian, I was very sad to learn the fate of the National Aircraft Industry (IPTN), which in the past decade was the prima donna of Indonesia's strategic industry, demonstrating the country's hi-tech leap into the 21st century. IPTN now languishes in obscurity and is reportedly producing pans. It's a pity, isn't it? Accordingly, I'm putting this forward to B.J.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police tightlipped over ex-boss probe
Police tightlipped over ex-boss probe JAKARTA (JP): Officers at the National Police Headquarters were tightlipped on Tuesday about the questioning of former National Police chief, Gen. Roesmanhadi, over his alleged involvement in the embezzlement of Rp 300 billion (US$33.7 million) from a police fund. None of the officers, including those at the information unit, were willing to speak about the interrogation of Roesmanhadi, who led the police force from 1998 until recently.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hutchison, Petrochina, CNPC plan oil Web portal
Hutchison, Petrochina, CNPC plan oil Web portal HONG KONG (Reuters): Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) and PetroChina announced on Tuesday an agreement to establish a business-to-business (B2B) Internet portal for the oil and gas industry in China with total investment of US$15 million. In its first phase, the portal will set up a comprehensive electronic marketplace for all oil and gas products and related services in China, the companies said in a joint statement.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * Design Exhibition at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), through Aug. 26. Performance * Concert: Surabaya Symphony Orchestra - Robin Clavreul (French Cellist), Jean-Paul Minelli Bella (French Arpeggina Player), Hansjorg Koch (German Pianist), at Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 545 4333), 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 25. Music and Entertainment * Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Three civilians shot dead in Sorong clash
Three civilians shot dead in Sorong clash SORONG, Irian Jaya (JP): Three civilians were killed and nine others injured during a clash between supporters of the pro- independence movement and police officers on Tuesday. Official sources said that 38 civilians have been detained following the incident. Among the injured were four police officers. The dead were identified as Mesak Imbir, (30), Isai Imbir, (26), and Obaja Imbir (22). They were brothers.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
BCA has profit of Rp 606.73b
BCA has profit of Rp 606.73b JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) booked a pretax profit of Rp 606.73 (about US$71 million) during the first six months of this year compared to net loss of Rp 579.47 billion in the same period last year. The bank said its total assets increased 22.5 percent to Rp 104.94 trillion as of June from Rp 85.68 trillion in the same month last year. The bank attributed the increase in total assets to a surge in third-party funds.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Super Mitory boosting sales
Super Mitory boosting sales JAKARTA (JP): PT Super Mitory Utama, a publicly-listed producer of sports shoes, filament yarn and fabric mainly destined for the export market, expects much better sales this year due to higher polyester prices, the company said in a statement. Super Mitory told a press briefing on Tuesday that it expects total sales of US$96.5 million this year on 80-percent capacity utilization in both its footwear and filament yarn units.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Properindo leases to expatriates
Properindo leases to expatriates JAKARTA (JP): City-owned property developer PT Sarana Wisesa Properindo officially offered expatriates on Tuesday the opportunity to lease 12 upmarket houses, a move aimed at giving the city an infusion of cash. The fully furnished houses stand on a 3.7-hectare plot and are located on Jl. Pejaten Raya in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. The houses also come with a 24-hour security service. "We are offering two types of houses to our customers.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Utut aims to finish 20th in Chess Olympics
Utut aims to finish 20th in Chess Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto has set a target of finishing 20th in the men's team competition at the 34th Chess Olympic Games in Istanbul in October. "We want to improve our rank. It'll be fantastic if we can finish 20th, because there are so many good chess players from former Soviet Union countries. When we reached 19th place, the Soviet Union was still one country," he said during a media conference on Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sepang offers F1 package
Sepang offers F1 package JAKARTA (JP): The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is offering several packages for Formula 1 fans in Indonesia to attend the final race of the 2000 season at the Sepang circuit from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22. Nine well-known travel agents in the capital are offering the package at Rp 4,887,500 (US$600) per person, including flights, accommodation, insurance, transfer to the race track and tickets to the event.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rainy season should start in October, weather agency says
Rainy season should start in October, weather agency says JAKARTA (JP): With the weather in Indonesia settling into its normal pattern starting this month, this year's wet season should begin in October, the state Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Tuesday. "The planting season this year will be supported by rain.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Speculative buying lifts Malaysian palm oil
Speculative buying lifts Malaysian palm oil KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Speculative buying lifted Malaysia's palm oil futures on Tuesday on expectations that the government will soon announce the list of companies which will be allowed to export crude palm oil duty-free this year. The benchmark third position November futures contract ended up 14 ringgit at 1,013 ringgit ($266.57) a ton, after trading as low as 996. Volume was 1,263 lots against 1,451 lots at the close on Monday.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Special team to probe helicopter crash
Special team to probe helicopter crash SURABAYA (JP): Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Achmad Sutjipto dismissed on Tuesday speculation that sabotage was behind a Navy helicopter crash which killed all five people on board on Monday. Speaking on the sidelines of the ceremony to overseeing the removal of the bodies of the five crew members at Juanda Naval Airport here, Sutjipto said the state aircraft company IPTN-made BO-105 helicopter was airworthy before the fatal accident.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Finding comfort food at New York Deli in Jakarta
Finding comfort food at New York Deli in Jakarta By Grace Segran JAKARTA (JP): Things are not always what they seem. Nestled in the quiet back streets of Menteng, not flashy as the name might imply, the New York Deli offers simple lunch and "after-work" menus without the hassle of hotel lobbies and long waits. The deli just opened its doors two weeks ago. Its branch in the Puri Casablanca Apartment complex has offered the same sort of menu for several years.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
An emasculate cabinet?
An emasculate cabinet? From the beginning, after President Abdurrahman Wahid's apology in the recently concluded Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), it had been emphasized that the new Cabinet which the two were to form should be free from political considerations. The President should be given the full authority to appoint the ministers he saw appropriate to lead their respective ministries.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Perbakin to select team for 2001 SEA Games
Perbakin to select team for 2001 SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) will select the team for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games based on athletes' performances at three championships this year. The Perbakin official in charge of target shooting, Sita Razni, said during a media conference on Tuesday the Anniversary Cup, the Telkom Cup and the Interclub national championships would serve as the selection tournaments.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 22, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sexual attitude
Sexual attitude If we are discussing sexual attitudes in Indonesia today, let's set the record straight. After having read yet another article pertaining to this topic in Sunday's The Jakarta Post on Aug. 20, 2000, again western influence bears the brunt. If that being the case, are we saying that Indonesians cannot make up their own minds and decisions on how to control and monitor their own preconceptions and beliefs on moral standards?
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
SPH sets up two television news units
SPH sets up two television news units SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asia's leading publishing group Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) announced on Tuesday the setting up of two television news units, clearing the way for its foray into broadcasting next year. Officials said the two television news units -- one in English and Malay and the other in Chinese -- will make full use of more than 1,000 print journalists working mainly for the group's English and Chinese newspapers.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Total eradication of Soeharto's cronies
Total eradication of Soeharto's cronies From Rakyat Merdeka The government of the republic of Indonesia with Abdurrahman Wahid (or Gus Dur) as president is what I call the government of stage III of the New Order. 1. Stage I was Soeharto's regime of 32 years which has left catastrophe in all fields of life. The worst is the nation's moral degradation in addition to the huge national debt. 2. Stage II was Habibie's regime of nearly two years, which ended without any achievement.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia hopes for 2 gold medals in Olympic Games
Indonesia hopes for 2 gold medals in Olympic Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is hoping to win two gold medals in the Sydney Olympic Games next month, improving its achievement of four years ago in Atlanta, Georgia, when national shuttlers Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky brought home the country's sole gold.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Japan woos Indian firms to mend strained ties
Japan woos Indian firms to mend strained ties BANGALORE, India (Reuters): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori called on Tuesday for greater cooperation between Japanese and Indian technology firms to bolster a relationship soured by New Delhi's nuclear tests. The first Japanese premier to visit the world's second-most populous country since 1990, Mori wasted no time in calling for nuclear-capable rivals India and Pakistan to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
IBM and Great Wall group launch $25 million venture
IBM and Great Wall group launch $25 million venture BEIJING (Reuters): U.S. computer giant IBM Corp and China Great Wall Computer Group announced on Tuesday the launch of a US$25 million plant in Beijing to make circuit boards for Nokia Corp mobile phones. The joint venture signals an opportunity for electronics firms to cash in on China's booming wireless market as Beijing requires cell phone makers to buy their components domestically.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sjahril accuses Marzuki over wrongful detention
Sjahril accuses Marzuki over wrongful detention JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin accused on Tuesday Attorney General Marzuki Darusman of wrongfully detaining their client over his alleged role in the Rp 546 billion Bank Bali corruption scandal. Defense lawyer Muhammad Assegaf told the South Jakarta District Court the detention of his client since June 21 was unwarranted. "The entire time Pak Sjahril has been in detention, he has only been questioned twice.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Walhi demands Freeport apologize for misleading info
Walhi demands Freeport apologize for misleading info JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) demanded on Tuesday that mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia apologize to the public for spreading misleading information on a recent accident at its overburden dump. During the preliminary hearing of the case in South Jakarta District Court, Walhi's team of lawyers said that Freeport should make a public apology through the national and international media.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dumping charges against China's motorbikes
Dumping charges against China's motorbikes JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Association of Motorcycle Assemblers & Manufacturers (Pasmi) filed a petition on Tuesday with the Anti-Dumping Committee of Indonesia (KADI) against all brands of imported motorbikes from China. Pasmi accused Chinese motorbike manufacturers and exporters of selling their products in Indonesia at unreasonably low prices.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sumatra congress being prepared
Sumatra congress being prepared BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The Sumatra People's Congress to discuss autonomy for the island is expected to take place early next year, organizers said on Monday. Executive chairman of the Lampung Autonomy Council (MKL), Syafarudin, told Antara the non-governmental organization would hold preliminary congresses ahead of the bigger forum which will involve representatives of people across Sumatra. Lampung has been named the host of the initial all-Sumatra congress.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
The other side of RI's history
The other side of RI's history The following is based on a presentation by historian Asvi Warman Adam from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI). It is based on a presentation for a symposium on East Timor and Indonesia, held in Portugal last month. LISBON: Indonesian historians have been faced with a dilemma. Should they remain in their ivory towers or should they respond to the wishes of the people?
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
700 UI students face expulsion
700 UI students face expulsion DEPOK (JP): About 700 University of Indonesia students said on Tuesday they were ready to be expelled rather than pay an extra fee for the upcoming semester. Head of the UI students executive board Taufik Riyadi said he and his colleagues were preparing themselves to face dismissal as they could not afford to pay the fee, called the Education Quality Improvement Fund (DPKP). "That's the worst eventuality.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Insurance companies turn away from bank deposits
Insurance companies turn away from bank deposits JAKARTA (JP): The majority of life insurance companies in Indonesia increasingly are turning away from time deposits because of sharply falling returns, an industry executive said on Tuesday. More and more of their money is now being invested in longer term instruments, particularly stocks and bonds, Tridjoko Santoso, spokesman of the Life Sector of the Insurance Council of Indonesia, said.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Waniaindah's acquisition plan
Waniaindah's acquisition plan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Waniaindah Busana, which operates in the garment and electronics industries, announced on Tuesday a plan to acquire PT Texmaco Micro Indo Utama, a high- tech electronics manufacturer. Waniaindah director Darmalinggam explained at a media briefing that the company is considering several financing alternatives to fund the acquisition, including increasing its equity stake.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Meanings of educational professionalism
Meanings of educational professionalism By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): When a young journalist asked my opinion about the criteria for a "professional minister of education", I could not immediately reply. I was wavering between giving a simple answer that could have been misleading, and a good answer containing thought structures that I felt difficult to convey on the phone. I decided to give a concise, but accurate answer. I said the appointment of Cabinet ministers was a political decision.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
LG launches mobile service
LG launches mobile service JAKARTA (JP): Electronics manufacturer LG Electronics Indonesia, a subsidiary of the South Korean firm LG Electronics, launched on Tuesday mobile after-sales service for its customers in Jakarta and surrounding areas. Company president In Ki Kim said in a statement that under the so-called LG Mobile Speed Service (LG MOBISS) program, the company would send its technicians to fix broken LG electronic products at the customer's home.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bali to launch rights issue soon
Bank Bali to launch rights issue soon JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bali plans to launch its rights issue in late September to help raise Rp 5.3 trillion (US$646 million) in recapitalization funds, the bank said on Tuesday. Budi Purwanto, a member of Bank Bali's management team, said that the bank would sell 66.5 billion new shares to existing shareholders during the limited public offering.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt to announce E. Timor mayhem suspects
Govt to announce E. Timor mayhem suspects JAKARTA (JP): The government on Wednesday will announce the names of suspects implicated in last year's violence in East Timor in spite of a controversial constitutional amendment that many feel has virtually shielded past human rights abusers. Yushar Yahya, chief spokesman of the Attorney General's Office, confirmed on Tuesday the planned announcement but declined to give further details.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Megawati 'fully involved' in new Cabinet planning
Megawati 'fully involved' in new Cabinet planning BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono asserted on Tuesday the decisive role played by Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the intensive lobbying and discussions ahead of the announcement of the new Cabinet later this week.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Telkom reports lower earnings in first half
Telkom reports lower earnings in first half JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed telecommunications company PT Telkom reported on Tuesday an unaudited net income of Rp 1.24 trillion (US$152.43 million) during the first semester of this year, down 15.2 percent from Rp 1.47 trillion for the same period last year. The company said the decrease was partly due to an increase in foreign exchange losses to Rp 1.03 billion over the six month period.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Prices rise as drivers' strike continues
Prices rise as drivers' strike continues MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The public transport drivers' strike here continued for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, creating new headaches for residents in the form of soaring prices for essential commodities. Vendors increased the prices of many staple foodstuffs, saying that they had to cover extra transportation expenses. Red chilies were being sold for Rp 10,000 from the previous Rp 7,000 per kilogram.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI's bad image affects German investment
RI's bad image affects German investment JAKARTA (JP): The German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EKONID) said on Tuesday that German investors were reluctant to enter Indonesia because of the country's bad image. EKONID president Fritz Kleinsteuber said that Indonesia was suffering from a negative image stemming from constant reports of social unrest in various regions of the country.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
New Cabinet in for tough challenges
New Cabinet in for tough challenges JAKARTA (JP): The new Cabinet will be confronted with five formidable tasks that must be solved immediately to bolster the ailing economy and ensure social stability, according to senior economist Emil Salim. Emil said on Tuesday that the challenges included the completion of the current 2000 state budget and the implementation of regional autonomy in January.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies strengthen, focus stays squarely on rupiah
Asian currencies strengthen, focus stays squarely on rupiah HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currency traders had attention focused squarely on a stronger Indonesian rupiah again Tuesday, although earlier buying gave way later to selling as cautiousness tempered underlying bullish sentiment. Other regional currencies moved in sympathy with the rupiah, particularly the Thai baht, which had a brief go at important support levels before losing steam later in the day.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest businessman over murder
Police arrest businessman over murder JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a businessman over the murder of the secretary-general of the Jakarta-based Siliwangi Boxing Club, Erwin Sapta Wiradi, an officer said on Tuesday. Chief of Jakarta Police detectives Sr. Supt. Harry Montolalu said detectives arrested the man, identified only as Syarif, at his house in Selabintana, Sukabumi regency, West Java, on Monday night.
Wed, 23 Aug 2000, 00:00 WIB
3 drug smugglers sentenced to death
3 drug smugglers sentenced to death JAKARTA (JP): Judge Asep Iwan Irawan of the Tangerang District Court handed down the death sentence on Tuesday for defendants Deni Setya Maharwan, 28, Ranni Andriani, 25, and Merika Franola alias Ola, 30, for being part of an international drug ring and attempting to smuggle cocaine out of Indonesia. "The defendants have been proven in court to be international drug smugglers. They deserve death sentences," Asep said.