Archive: 11 September 2000
41 articles found
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
City needs 'independent transportation board'
City needs 'independent transportation board' JAKARTA (JP): A councillor and an observer on Saturday called for the establishment of an independent transportation board that will evaluate the performance of city land transportations on a daily basis and institute a smooth decision-making mechanism...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Perbanas urges govt not to force banks to merge
Perbanas urges govt not to force banks to merge JAKARTA (JP): The chairwoman of the Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas), Gunarni Soeworo, called on the country's banking authorities not to force small and medium-size banks into the process of mergers and acquisitions.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Meeting on insolvency law
Meeting on insolvency law JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Saturday that an informal experts meeting to discuss the insolvency law design would be held in Jakarta on September 14.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Athletes told to maintain their health in cold weather
Athletes told to maintain their health in cold weather JAKARTA (JP): The last 52 athletes, coaches and officials left for the Sydney Olympics on Sunday, with some voicing concern over the physical condition of athletes in the cool weather of Sydney.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Police seize smuggled luxury cars and bikes
Police seize smuggled luxury cars and bikes TANGERANG (JP): Police detectives have confiscated two luxury cars and two high-performance motorbikes together with spare parts allegedly smuggled into the country from Singapore.Tangerang Police chief Sr. Supt.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Nike's commitment
Nike's commitment The article titled Nike workers in RI an issue in Olympics, published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 5, 2000, does a disservice to your readers and to Indonesian business.Nike has been committed to improving work place conditions in Indonesia for several years, and will continue...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
RI goalies come under criticism
RI goalies come under criticism SEMARANG (JP): An Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) instructor criticized national goalkeepers for separating themselves from the team during soccer matches."We can see from the role they play on the field compared to their Asian rivals; they act as if they are...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
The Timor killings
The Timor killings The savage murders of three UN refugee agency staffers in West Timor came as more than 150 heads of state and government assembled in New York for a UN Millennium Summit meant to strengthen to organization's peacekeeping capability.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Priok bones back to relatives
Priok bones back to relatives JAKARTA (JP): The remains believed to be the victims of the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident were handed back to their relatives on Sunday during a solemn ceremony at the morgue of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
ASEAN currency swap scheme
ASEAN currency swap scheme BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters): A recently expanded $1 billion currency swap scheme set up by Southeast Asian nations could be increased even further with the participation of Japan, China and South Korea, a Thai official said on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Atambua returns to normal after killings
Atambua returns to normal after killings JAKARTA (JP): While peace returned to Atambua in East Nusa Tenggara on Sunday, pressures mounted for an independent investigation into the killing of three United Nations workers last week.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Uniform hotel pricing sought for ASEAN region
Uniform hotel pricing sought for ASEAN region JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Regional Hotel and Restaurant Operators met here on Saturday to explore the possibility of establishing uniform pricing for hotels in the region.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Doctor explains Soeharto's health test
Doctor explains Soeharto's health test JAKARTA (JP): A senior member of the private medical team of former president Soeharto, Teguh A.S. Ranakusuma, insisted that his team of doctors had never recommended that Soeharto not appear at his trial on corruption charges.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Nomad Jukebox can play 100 hours of non-stop music
Nomad Jukebox can play 100 hours of non-stop musicBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Forget about Napster, forget about MP3.com. I'm already hooked on MP3, almost to the point of being addicted. And the culprit is Nomad Jukebox from Creative Technology in Singapore.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
East Timor suspects to meet summons: Marzuki
East Timor suspects to meet summons: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman confirmed on Saturday that two ex-militia members, allegedly implicated in last year's East Timor mayhem, would appear for questioning on Monday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Poso welcomes back 3,000 of its residents
Poso welcomes back 3,000 of its residents PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): At least 3,000 residents of Poso have returned to their hometown from various refugee camps across Sulawesi island, marking the improved security situation in the town previously hit by sectarian riots.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Soeharto's children 'ignored Lee's advice'
Soeharto's children 'ignored Lee's advice' SINGAPORE (AFP): Former Indonesian president Soeharto's children ignored advice to not abuse their position for financial and business gain, according to excerpts of Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's memoirs published on Sunday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Three players go to third round
Three players go to third round JAKARTA (JP): Three of four young chess players secured their places in third round of the Enerpac Master Tournament at the Utut Adianto Chess School in Bekasi.National Master (MN) Taufik Halay, 13, defeated MN Hendra Johan 1.5-0.5 in Saturday's match.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Thai 'tuk-tuk' to circle the world
Thai 'tuk-tuk' to circle the world BANGKOK (AFP): A Thai tuk-tuk, a traditional three-wheeled taxi, will make a year-long journey around the world, travel industry sources said."Tuk-Tuk Around the World," a year-long journey to be undertaken from Bangkok to Miami, USA, was launched on Monday,...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Abuse of market power
Abuse of market power The democratization process in Indonesia, which has accelerated after the fall of former authoritarian president, Soeharto, in May 1998, has now entered the economic sector with the enforcement last Tuesday of the Antimonopoly Law.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Proposal to arm public order officials rejected
Proposal to arm public order officials rejected JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Friday a proposal that city public order officials be equipped with tear gas canisters while conducting raids in public places.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Government supports new economic body
Government supports new economic body JAKARTA (JP): The government voiced on Saturday support for the Committee for National Economic Recovery (KPEN), which was formed by the country's business community to replace the government-sponsored and now defunct National Business Development Council...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Bank Mandiri helps small exporters
Bank Mandiri helps small exporters CIPANAS, West Java (JP): State-owned Bank Mandiri has channeled some Rp 600 billion (US$71 million) in export financing over the past two months since the bank joined a loan syndication program to help export oriented firms.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
IBRA raises Rp 163.81b
IBRA raises Rp 163.81b JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) raised Rp 163.81 billion (US$19.74 million) from auctioning its properties in August, an official said on Saturday.Godlip Pasaribu, head of administration of IBRA's Asset Management Credit, said properties in...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Jihad Force chief faces questioning
Jihad Force chief faces questioning AMBON, Maluku (JP): The civil emergency ruler in Maluku, Governor Saleh Latuconsina, said his administration soon would summon a number of people for questioning over incidents of provocation in the ravaged province."We've already listed them.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
The poor have no access to justice
The poor have no access to justice It was interesting to read The Jakarta Post's editorial on Aug. 30, 2000 under the title of Wrong verdict. To the Post, the fact that Djoko Tjandra, who is obviously an embezzler, has not been considered a criminal has come as a big surprise.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Front Hizbullah lay siege to police HQs
Front Hizbullah lay siege to police HQs JAKARTA (JP): Around 500 Front Hizbullah members on Sunday marched on the Presidential Palace and later the National Police headquarters, demanding justice for the group's leader, Cecep Bustomi, who was shot dead last month in Serang, West Java.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Islamic art show draws visitors
Islamic art show draws visitors JAKARTA (JP): An ongoing exhibition of Islamic paintings and photography at Istiqlal Museum at the Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) in East Jakarta offers more than just the usual calligraphy and photographs of praying people.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Close Up ads outrage concerned citizen
Close Up ads outrage concerned citizenFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe recent television ads for Close Up toothpaste were seductive and insulting. While the ads were attractive, they did not comply with eastern norms and customs. Moreover, the ads could anger those viewers who are sensitive.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Police continue to hunt for masterminds of Poso mayhem
Police continue to hunt for masterminds of Poso mayhemBy Jupriadi POSO, Central Sulawesi (JP): It was a mid-August morning. The sun shone and calm reigned as residents streamed back into the city after weeks of hardship in scattered refugee centers.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Four deported, two escape
Four deported, two escape PADANG, West Sumatra: The local immigration office deported four Pakistani citizens on Saturday, but lost two others who managed to escape during a security check at Tabing Airport here.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Poso refugees miss their homes
Poso refugees miss their homes TENTENA, Central Sulawesi (JP): Both Christian and Muslim refugees in camps along the 205 km-overland route of Mangkutana- Pendolo-Tentena-Poso-coastal Poso speak with mixed feelings about their hometown, where hundreds have recently been killed.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
It's high time to put an ATM in your pocket
It's high time to put an ATM in your pocket A new series of services in information technology (IT) has been introduced to humankind. The latest one in Indonesia is mobile banking from GSM operator Telkomsel.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Experts warn of rifts in border demarcation
Experts warn of rifts in border demarcation JAKARTA (JP): Survey and mapping experts warned on Sunday that border issues could trigger disputes among the country's regencies and provinces ahead of the implementation of Law No. 22/1999 on Regional Autonomy in January 2001.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Indonesia to need IMF help for some time, says Fischer
Indonesia to need IMF help for some time, says Fischer WASHINGTON (Reuters): Indonesia will need help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for some time, but more tasks should shift to the World Bank once economic stability is guaranteed, the fund's deputy head said on Friday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Residents protest art performance
Residents protest art performance UBUD, Bali: Noted Balinese artist Made Wianta was forced to cut short a performance on a road in Lodtunduh village here on Saturday due to a protest by local residents.The evening art performance, titled The Road, was scheduled to last for 30 minutes.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Presidential bill is top priority of the House
Presidential bill is top priority of the House JAKARTA (JP): Perturbed by the slew of scandals that have hit the President, legislators are speeding up their initiative in drafting a bill which would act as a code of conduct for the head of state.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
13 killed, dozens injured in Batang train collision
13 killed, dozens injured in Batang train collision SEMARANG (JP): At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday when an economy-class train smashed into a freight train in Batang regency, about 100 kilometers west of here.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
APEC calls for rise in oil output
APEC calls for rise in oil output BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Agencies): Finance ministers from 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation countries on Sunday appealed for an oil-production increase to curb high prices which they said posed risks for developing economies.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Apacinti chosen for ASEAN tournament
Apacinti chosen for ASEAN tournament SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association has selected Central Java-based men's club Apacinti to represent the country at the ASEAN Junior Tournament from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6 in Thailand.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition by Iriantine Karnaya, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3813021), until Sept. 11. * Painting Exhibition Mystery of Modern Art by Iwan Koeswanna at Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.