Archive: 31 August 2000
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Thu, 31 Aug 2000
E. Timor wants foreign troops to stay on
E. Timor wants foreign troops to stay on DILI, East Timor (Agencies): An independent East Timor should ask foreign troops to stay on after the United Nations pulls out if Indonesia does not rein in violent militias, an East Timorese leader said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Dutch warned not to internationalize Maluku conflict
Dutch warned not to internationalize Maluku conflict JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has strongly warned the Netherlands not to internationalize the Maluku conflict because such a course of action could endanger its bilateral relations with Indonesia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab disclosed on...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
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), 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 Oct. 2.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
On capital punishment
On capital punishmentFrom Jurnal IndonesiaTangerang District Court's decision to hand out the death penalty to a drug dealer deserves to be hailed. In the midst of legal uncertainties, there are still judges who make determined verdicts, and ones in accordance with the law.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Singh meets Rizal amid possible changes in reform
Singh meets Rizal amid possible changes in reform JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) again vowed on Wednesday to continue supporting Indonesia despite signs that the new chief economics minister wanted some changes in the IMF-sponsored economic reform program.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Govt prepares Cyberlaw
Govt prepares Cyberlaw JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to finalize the draft of a new cyberlaw by the end of the year to provide legal assurance for business and transactions conducted over the Internet, Director-General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Christian wary of early hurdles for shuttlers
Christian wary of early hurdles for shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian top coach Christian Hadinata said on Wednesday the world number two mixed doubles team, Tri Kusharjanto and Minarti Timur, stood a great chance to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games, should they overcome their tricky early...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Hugo Chavez's aspirations
Hugo Chavez's aspirations The tour by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez through OPEC countries which finished last week has taken the president to visit the Iran of Mohammad Khatami, the Iraq of Saddam Hussein, the Libya of Moammar Gadhafi and the Algeria of Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Suharto on trial
Suharto on trial Having run its course, will Mr. Suharto's trial really restore some semblance of credibility to one of the most notoriously corrupt governments and judiciaries in Asia? President Abdurrahman Wahid is struggling in Indonesia's treacherous political waters.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Short covering lifts KL palm
Short covering lifts KL palm KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures closed mostly higher on Wednesday as players took profits ahead of the Independence Day celebration.At the close on Tuesday, the benchmark third position November futures contract rose 10 ringgit to 1,003 ringgit ($261.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
'Floating trial' prepared for criminal offenders in Maluku
'Floating trial' prepared for criminal offenders in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Civil emergency administrator Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina said his office was preparing a "floating trial" for criminal offenders in the conflicts which have ravaged the islands.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
UN agency resumes work in West Timor
UN agency resumes work in West Timor GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has resumed operations in West Timor after a six-day suspension that followed an attack on three of its workers by militia members.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 30, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 575 -45 6,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 260 0 196,500 Alakasa Industrindo 815 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 850...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Immorality in the media
Immorality in the mediaFrom RepublikaThe dissolution of the information ministry by President Abdurrahman Wahid has spawned a lot of new mass media opportunities, including new television programs ranging from discussions and talk shows to entertainment.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Soeharto's trial
Soeharto's trial From a historical perspective, there seems to be only one lesson to be drawn from the trial of Indonesia's former strong man turned dictator, Soeharto. Do not stay in power too long and while in power do more for others than you do for your own clan and cronies.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Govt announce investor update on telecommunications
Govt announce investor update on telecommunications JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors can only own up to 49 percent interest in local communication companies that provide telephone infrastructures and call services, Director-General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Soeharto trial venue rocked
Soeharto trial venue rocked JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court is due to begin the long-awaited trial of former president Soeharto on Thursday amid more uncertainty following an explosion adjacent to the trial venue late on Wednesday night.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Bank NISP expands lending by 74 percent
Bank NISP expands lending by 74 percent JAKARTA (JP): While most banks remain hesitant about lending to a corporate sector groaning under mountains of debt, publicly listed Bank NISP expanded its lending 74 percent to Rp 2.3 trillion (US$277.1 million) in the first semester of this year.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Mahathir warns against colonialism
Mahathir warns against colonialism KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, in a speech to mark the 43rd anniversary of independence, said on Wednesday "foreign powers" were still bent on recolonizing the country.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Recalling East Timor's mayhem
Recalling East Timor's mayhemBy Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): One year on, the killings and rampage by Army- backed militias following the vote for independence in East Timor, remain an intriguing issue with many questions left unanswered.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Merak-Bakauheni ferry fare hike
Merak-Bakauheni ferry fare hike MERAK, West Java: The passenger fare for the Merak-Bakauheni ferry will increase 52.5 percent from Rp 2,500 (about 30 US cents) to Rp 3,800.The fee for vehicles boarding the ferry which connects West Java and Lampung will increase to Rp 36,000 for private vehicles,...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
NEAC steers the economy out of recession
NEAC steers the economy out of recession The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) was established in January 1998, six months after the onset of the crisis in mid- July following speculative attacks on the Thai baht.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Balinese culinary tastes threaten endangered turtles
Balinese culinary tastes threaten endangered turtlesBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): It was midnight. Putu Liza Kusuma Mustika, a turtle conservationist, was startled by a phone call from her colleague urging her to rush to the nearby Kuta beach.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Artist Tisna Sanjaya in search of peace
Artist Tisna Sanjaya in search of peaceBy Matdon BANDUNG (JP): When trying to get a good grasp of the ideas of Tisna Sanjaya, a 52-year-old graphic artist from Bandung, most would first raise their brows before finally comprehending his pristine ideas.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
U.S. says no concessions on Philippine hostage
U.S. says no concessions on Philippine hostage ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): The United States said on Wednesday it would give no concessions to rebels holding an American hostage in the southern Philippines but formally asked Manila for help in securing his release.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Policeman dies in Makassar brawl
Policeman dies in Makassar brawl MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Police Chief Sgt. Edi Guntoro was stabbed to death when he attempted to intervene in a brawl on Jl. Andi Pangeran Pettarani on Tuesday night."Edi tried to disperse the crowd by firing warning shots, but the mob attacked him.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
House passes international agreements bill
House passes international agreements bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Wednesday officially passed a bill on international agreements which will give greater power to legislators to intervene in government decisions to enter into international agreements.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 30, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,885.00 8,885.00 8,343.00 8,427.00Australian dollar 1 4,509.43 5,085.77 4,771.36 4,823.61Austrian schilling 1 511.60 576.61 541.31 546.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Peace, calm yet to fully return to riot-hit Poso
Peace, calm yet to fully return to riot-hit Poso MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Peace and calm have yet to fully return to riot-hit Poso with the possibility of fresh outbreaks.Wirabuana Military Command spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Asian monies generally down but Korea won bucks trend
Asian monies generally down but Korea won bucks trend SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were weaker late Wednesday as the sagging Indonesian rupiah continued to unsettle its Southeast Asian counterparts.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Qantas bolsters Jakarta-Sydney route
Qantas bolsters Jakarta-Sydney route JAKARTA (JP): Australian airline Qantas Airways Limited will operate two Boeing 747 airplanes to anticipate a surge in passengers in its Jakarta-Sydney route during and after the upcoming Olympic Games.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
The leading figures in Soeharto's trial
The leading figures in Soeharto's trialBy Tertiani Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): Dubbed by many as a milestone in the country's law enforcement history, the hearing of former president Soeharto's alleged corruption case to begin today involves a panel of five judges and eight prosecutors.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Team exhumes remains of two Tanjung Priok victims
Team exhumes remains of two Tanjung Priok victims JAKARTA (JP): A joint team of forensic experts, police and members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Wednesday exhumed the remains of two bodies which are believed to be the victims of the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident and...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Rebel shot dead in Aceh skirmish
Rebel shot dead in Aceh skirmish BANDA ACEH, Aceh: An alleged member of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was shot dead during an armed skirmish with a joint patrol in Buloh Blang Ara village, North Aceh, on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Indonesia overseas investment hits $6.37 billion
Indonesia overseas investment hits $6.37 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's direct overseas investment reached a total of US$6.37 billion in June, only slightly lower than the $7.15 billion in direct foreign investment recorded in the same month, Bank Indonesia reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
S'pore tourists up 12%
S'pore tourists up 12% SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Tourist arrivals in July rose 12 percent on year to an all-time high of 706,318, with double-digit growth in tourists from Africa, the Americas and Asia, the Singapore Tourism Board said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
IBRA announces sale of seven Salim oleochemical firms
IBRA announces sale of seven Salim oleochemical firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Wednesday that it would sell seven oleochemical companies pledged by the Salim Group conglomerate.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
No international rights inquiry: Minister
No international rights inquiry: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said on Wednesday the government was adamant it would not accept an international inquiry into alleged rights abuses in East Timor, but was still open to the possibility of accepting foreign prosecutors...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Two Asian records broken in Jakarta athletic c'ships
Two Asian records broken in Jakarta athletic c'ships JAKARTA (JP): In the absence of the continent's best, two championships records were shattered on Wednesday to lend some relief to the 13th Asian Track and Field Championships.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Ownership of PT Smelting
Ownership of PT Smelting In The Jakarta Post on Aug. 26 it was mentioned that PT Smelting, one of the companies recently inaugurated by President Abdurrahman Wahid, was owned by PT Petrokimia and PT Semen Gresik.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Ashram Gandhi Candi Dasa offers spiritual enlightenment
Ashram Gandhi Candi Dasa offers spiritual enlightenmentBy Dewi Anggraeni CANDI DASA, East Bali (JP): Mention Bali to most tourists and they will very likely come up with stories about their stays in Kuta, Sanur, Ubud or Nusa Dua, probably in that order as well.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Police 'must wait' until missing activists recover
Police 'must wait' until missing activists recover JAKARTA (JP): A human rights campaigner protested on Wednesday the City Police's plan to summon the four activists of the Agrarian Reform Consortium (KPA), who had allegedly been abducted, for questioning, suggesting that the police wait until the...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Setiabudi reports losses
Setiabudi reports losses JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Jakarta Setiabudi Property (JSP) suffered a net loss of Rp 148.05 billion (US$17.8 million) in the first semester of 2000 compared to a net profit of Rp 125.6 billion in the same period last year in spite of higher revenue.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
PDI Perjuangan meets to maintain party unity
PDI Perjuangan meets to maintain party unity JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri assembled party legislators here on Wednesday and instructed them to maintain unity amid speculation of a growing internal rift.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Government urged to lift decree on houses of worship
Government urged to lift decree on houses of worship JAKARTA (JP): Religious figures have called on the government to revoke a controversial joint ministerial decree which requires a government permit before a mosque, church, temple or other houses of worship can be constructed.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Indonesia, Iraq set up early soccer final's match
Indonesia, Iraq set up early soccer final's match JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Iraq assured themselves of tickets for the final after scoring 1-0 wins each in their second matches of the Independence Cup soccer tournament at Senayan Stadium here on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Groups press councillors to fire Governor Sutiyoso
Groups press councillors to fire Governor Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 activists from six groups staged rallies at the City Council compound on Wednesday demanding that councillors dismiss Governor Sutiyoso over his failure to maintain order in the capital and his alleged involvement in the July...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
PKB calls for probe into affair slander
PKB calls for probe into affair slander JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) urged on Wednesday a police investigation over parties spreading defamation against President Abdurrahman Wahid who was alleged to have had an extramarital affair in the past.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Bali police nab alleged drug couriers
Bali police nab alleged drug couriers DENPASAR, Bali: Tabanan Police arrested two alleged drug couriers on Wednesday morning and seized at least 1.88 kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) in Kediri, some 10 kilometers west of Denpasar, an officer said.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
A new partnership
A new partnership The new division of tasks between President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri marks a new partnership which should plug one of the chief deficiencies of the government.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 News 9:30 Film...
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Night spots refuse to reopen
Night spots refuse to reopen TANGERANG (JP): Night spot owners are reluctant to rebuild their businesses after the May 1998 riot which destroyed many of the buildings, a hotel executive said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Discover the beauty of Malaysia
Discover the beauty of Malaysia Tourism in Malaysia has undergone rapid development over the past years. The industry has grown stronger and stronger to become a leading revenue generator as well as making a significant contributor to the nation's economic growth.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Astra, Honda Motors set up joint venture
Astra, Honda Motors set up joint venture JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Astra International and Japan-based Honda Motors Corp. Ltd. announced on Wednesday the establishment of a joint venture in a bid to boost the two companies' motorcycle production.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Today Malaysia celebrates the 43rd anniversary of its independence. All Malaysians have a special reason to rejoice on this day. This is the first national day celebrated in the new millennium.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Tolerance
Tolerance I lived in Indonesia in the 1980s and visit the country as often as personal finances allow. I write this in Jakarta after a wonderful trip through Central and East Java, seeing sights both exciting and humbling.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
UI rector says he will not compromise with students
UI rector says he will not compromise with students JAKARTA (JP): University of Indonesia (UI) rector Asman Budi Santoso said on Wednesday he would not compromise with students refusing to pay extra school fees.
Thu, 31 Aug 2000
Oil stays high, defying U.S. crude stock increase
Oil stays high, defying U.S. crude stock increase LONDON (Reuters): Blazing oil prices showed no signs of retreating on Wednesday, trading steady despite reports of a big increase in U.S. crude stocks as fears of heating oil shortages this winter in the West mounted.