Archive: 16 September 2000
52 articles found
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sacred cows
Sacred cows The public has since long lost even the slightest confidence in the police and security apparatuses, who have the authority to investigate the recent bombings in the country. It is therefore entirely appropriate for the public to demand that the chief of the Jakarta Police, the chief of the National Police and the chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) resign.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
PBB to strive to become big party
PBB to strive to become big party YOGYAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who is also minister of justice and human rights, said here on Friday that his party was determined to become one of the "big three" in the 2004 general elections. "That's not impossible judging from recent developments , especially the country's political situation in the last two years," Yusril told some 500 PBB supporters attending a gathering at the PDHI building.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man killed for suspicious behavior
Man killed for suspicious behavior SALATIGA, Central Java: A man suspected of stealing one kilogram of green beans was mobbed to death on Wednesday by local residents in Bandungan village, an officer said on Friday. Salatiga Precinct Police chief Supt. Satria said the police had questioned two witnesses to murder of 42-year-old Pardi. "The incident happened when a farmer, identified as Toat, saw Pardi in his garden and suspected that Pardi was there to steal his crops.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian women set to dominate in Olympic debut
Asian women set to dominate in Olympic debut SYDNEY (AP): From the farms of China, the island of Taiwan and even seemingly less likely places like Thailand and Indonesia, Asian women weightlifters have come to Sydney prepared to dominate a sport which makes its debut at the Olympics. The Chinese women, who own 15 of the 21 world records, are the clear favorites although rules limit them to competition in just four of the seven weight categories. Chinese Taipei was hurt because of doping.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Freeport violated Government Regulation: Minister Sonny
Freeport violated Government Regulation: Minister Sonny JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Environment Sonny Keraf announced mining firm PT Freeport Indonesia misled the public in recent advertisements by not revealing the full results of its environmental audit. The audit was conducted by independent international environmental engineering firm Montgomery Watson last year, and Freeport printed the results of the audit in numerous publications on Jan. 20 this year.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aceh violence costs hundreds of lives
Aceh violence costs hundreds of lives BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Violence in restive Aceh province in the last year cost over Rp 42,8 billion (US$5.1 million) in material losses, the province's governor Ramli Ridwan said on Friday. Citing official 1999/2000 data, Ramli also said that 444 people, including civilians, police and military officers, were killed. Another 335 people were injured, while 96 remain missing. At least 359 houses, 146 schools and 135 offices were razed.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI eyes business prospects in PNG
RI eyes business prospects in PNG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government would encourage the country's textile manufacturers to invest in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as part of efforts to promote bilateral trade between the two countries, Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut B. Pandjaitan said on Friday.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Dutch shipyard now trendy cafes
Ex-Dutch shipyard now trendy cafes By Ida Indawati Khouw The VOC shipyard in Old Jakarta, which was once among the busiest in the region, has turned into an upscale dining and wining complex. This 56th article on old and protected buildings in the city provides a glimpse of the history of one of Jakarta's oldest surviving buildings. JAKARTA (JP): "VOC" is probably the best known acronym in the Indonesian history books although few people know what it stands for.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
1,772 buyers to join Jakarta trade fair
1,772 buyers to join Jakarta trade fair JAKARTA (JP): As many as 1,776 buyers from 68 countries have confirmed their participation in the Export Products Exhibition 2000 to be held at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran next month, a senior official of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock exchange braces for possible sell-off
Stock exchange braces for possible sell-off JAKARTA (JP): Selling pressure might hit the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) when it resumes trading on Monday as investors remain nervous following the recent bombing of the building, securities analysts said on Friday. Jasso Winarto of Sigma Research said that investor anxiousness, which was increasing during the three-day suspension of the bourse, might result in panic selling.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL says memoirs will not strain ties
KL says memoirs will not strain ties KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The memoirs of Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, will not strain good relations with Malaysia, the foreign ministry here said on Friday. Malaysia reacted angrily to Lee's first volume of memoirs, published in 1998. It took issue with his portrayal of some personalities and events leading to Singapore's ejection from the Malaysian Federation in 1965.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Firms promise to cover claims of clients
Firms promise to cover claims of clients JAKARTA (JP): Two major auto insurance firms, Garda Oto Insurance and Sinar Mas Mobil Insurance, pledged on Friday to cover the claims of their clients whose cars were damaged in Wednesday's blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building. Contacted by The Jakarta Post, executives of the two companies stated the claims would be fully covered as long as the vehicles were insured by the owners under the Strike, Riots and Civil Commotion (SRCC) clause.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
PT KAI lacks courage to punish employees, Minister Agum says
PT KAI lacks courage to punish employees, Minister Agum says BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Agum Gumelar criticized on Friday the state railway operator PT KAI for lacking the courage to punish errant employees.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian palm oil prices extend losses
Malaysian palm oil prices extend losses KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures slid further at the close on Friday on overnight falls at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and worries over a build-up in stocks, traders said. The benchmark third-month November futures contract closed 10 ringgit down at 954 ringgit ($251.05) a ton. Volume was thin at 396 lots.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP boosts military build-up on RP hostage island
RP boosts military build-up on RP hostage island JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): President Joseph Estrada on Friday boosted the military presence on the remote southern Philippine island of Jolo where the Abu Sayyaf rebels are holding 22 hostages, despite ruling out an immediate rescue bid. The Jolo airport became a hive of military activity after one more obstacle appeared to block the expected release on Friday of French journalists Jean-Jacques Le Garrec and Roland Madura.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI looks for $4.8b loans from CGI donors
RI looks for $4.8b loans from CGI donors JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is seeking some US$4.8 billion in loans from its traditional international donors grouped under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to help finance the budget deficit in 2001, according to Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli. Rizal said the amount included a carry-over from the unused portion of the $4.7 billion pledged by the donors last year.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aborigines stage lonely vigil
Aborigines stage lonely vigil SYDNEY (Reuters): As the world watched the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics, a handful of Aborigines intent on telling their story of dispossession to the world, staged a lonely vigil around a "Sacred Fire" at Sydney's "tent embassy".
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur orders arrest of Tommy
Gus Dur orders arrest of Tommy JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Friday he had ordered the arrest of former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. The reasons for the order were not explained by the President. However, Abdurrahman hinted it may be in connection with Wednesday's bombing at the Jakarta Stock Exchange building.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Visitors impressed by exciting table-setting show
Visitors impressed by exciting table-setting show By Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition showing exciting table settings in various styles, at the Bidakara complex on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, has proven to be more than just a culinary and silverware fanfare. Several visitors, at the four-day event that opened on Thursday, told The Jakarta Post that they were impressed with the exhibition. "I didn't think that it was going to be this interesting.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 15, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
High oil prices likely to dominate APEC summit
High oil prices likely to dominate APEC summit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): High oil prices which could derail East Asia's economic recovery will be one of the main topics when Asia-Pacific leaders hold a summit in November, a top US official said Friday. "We believe it will be treated in a responsible manner at the leaders' meeting," Lawrence Greenwood, US senior official for APEC, told reporters.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hotel, building owners gear up for bombings
Hotel, building owners gear up for bombings JAKARTA (JP): While no one can predict when and which buildings could be bomb targets, operators and management of buildings and hotels in the capital have taken preemptive and responsive measures in anticipation of such acts of terror.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Duty on airplane parts lifted
Duty on airplane parts lifted JAKARTA (JP): The government has lifted the duty on the imports of materials, spare parts, components and tools for airplanes for a year in a bid to promote the country's aircraft maintenance industry. According to a decree issued by the minister of finance dated Sept. 11, the zero percent import duty, effective from Aug.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
1975 murders to be investigated
1975 murders to be investigated DILI, East Timor (AP): The United Nations has opened an investigation into the deaths of five foreign newsmen killed during Indonesia's invasion of East Timor in 1975, a UN official said on Friday. On Oct. 16, 1975, reporter Malcolm Rennie, 28, and cameraman Brian Peters, 29, both British citizens; reporter Greg Shackleton, 27, and soundman Tony Stewart, 21, both of Australia; and New Zealand cameraman Gary Cunningham, 27, were murdered in the town of Balibo.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI firms clinch $1.5m sales
RI firms clinch $1.5m sales JAKARTA (JP): Five Indonesian companies producing furniture and handicrafts, clinched sales worth around US$1.5 million in London during a gathering organized by the Indonesian Embassy on Wednesday. The embassy said in a statement that the "One to One Business Meeting" on furniture and handicrafts saw the participation of 16 buyers from Britain and Ireland.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and UNTAET sign agreement
Indonesia and UNTAET sign agreement DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The Indonesian government and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) signed on Friday an agreement on jointly resolving the East Timor refugee problem. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Lt. Gen. (ret.) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and UNTAET chief Sergio Vieira de Mello.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt's policy on CPO gets cool response
Govt's policy on CPO gets cool response JAKARTA (JP): The government's recent move to cut the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) has received a cool response from producers. Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (Gapki) Derom Bangun said here on Friday the cut in the export tax was meaningless because the government had raised the reference price of the commodity.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
UN calls for shipping tieup
UN calls for shipping tieup SINGAPORE (DPA): A U.N. official called for greater cooperation among ASEAN's public and private sectors in the shipping industry at a Singapore conference winding up on Friday. What impacts one country effects the entire region, Barry Cable, the chief of the U.N.'s water transport section, told the two-day meeting organized by the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and the Federation of ASEAN Shipowners' Associations.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Wynne, Yayuk fighting flu in Sydney ahead of matches
Wynne, Yayuk fighting flu in Sydney ahead of matches JAKARTA (JP): Women's tennis hopefuls Wynne Prakusya and Yayuk Basuki are fighting off the flu as Sydney's chilling temperature is proving to be a hurdle to Indonesia's bid to excel in the Olympic Games. Assistant for general affairs of the Indonesian contingent, Indra Kartasasmita, said in a teleconference from the Olympic Village in Homebush Bay in Sydney that both Wynne and Yayuk could not stand the cold weather. "It's very cold here.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes shops
Fire razes shops PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Fire razed a three story Rita supermarket and several adjacent shops on Jl. Kol. Suprapto here on Friday morning. No one was injured in the blaze which caused an estimated Rp 5 billion (US$595,000) in material losses. Eight fire engines rushed to the location, but the fire had already spread throughout the building and to other shops because the firefighters had difficult access to the area.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
UOB signs pact with Bo-Coms
UOB signs pact with Bo-Coms SINGAPORE (DPA): United Overseas Bank (UOB) has signed a pact with China's fifth-largest bank in a bid to increase the Singapore institution's market share in the country, it was reported on Friday. A memorandum of understanding with the Shanghai-based Bank of Communications (Bo-Coms) was inked by UOB chairman Wee Choo Yaw and Bo-Coms chairman Yin Jie Yan, The Straits Times said.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals asked to check radiology devices
Hospitals asked to check radiology devices JAKARTA (JP): The Nuclear Energy Control Agency (Bapeten) asked hospitals on Friday to service and organize their equipment used in nuclear medicine treatments following a number of incidents in the country. "We will start organizing and checking on hospitals in Jakarta as well as hospitals outside of Java. There are a total of 25 hospitals in the country already equipped with nuclear medicine- related devices," agency director M.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Storm demolishes dozens of houses
Storm demolishes dozens of houses SEMARANG, Central Java: Heavy rain and strong winds knocked down dozens of houses in Demak and Blora regencies on Thursday and damaged hundreds others. No fatalities were reported. The storm demolished 20 houses in Tamansari, Ngemplak, Kembangarum and Tegalarum villages, damaged 200 houses and five Madrasah Islamic schools in Demak, while in Blora regency 25 houses in eight villages in Kunduran district were demolished and 160 others were damaged by the storm.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Betawi preservation project begins
Betawi preservation project begins JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a Betawi cultural reserve began on Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Governor Sutiyoso. The project in Srengseng Sawah subdistrict in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, is part of efforts to preserve the traditions of native Jakartans. Costs for the project, targeted for completion in about 10 years and reaching Rp 308 billion (about US$34.6 million) are mostly derived from the city budget.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle thief mobbed to death
Motorcycle thief mobbed to death TANGERANG (JP): One of four men who was caught in the act of stealing a motorcycle, belonging to a policeman, at Bitung subdistrict in Cikupa on Friday, was mobbed to death after stabbing the policeman. Tangerang Police chief Supt. Syafei Aksal said the policeman, Chief Sgt. Dedi Ruswandi, had just returned home from night duty when he heard some noise outside his house. Dedi then took his gun to find out what was going on.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Enron gets World Bank's 1st-ever insurance payout
Enron gets World Bank's 1st-ever insurance payout WASHINGTON (Bloomberg): Enron Corp. received the first-ever payout from the World Bank's political risk insurance arm this year, as Indonesia broke a taboo that has surrounded bank guarantees offered for investments in 75 developing countries.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hardcourt troubles Indonesian shuttler
Hardcourt troubles Indonesian shuttler JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian badminton mixed doubles specialist Bambang Suprianto said on Friday the hardcourt in the Dome's Pavillion 3 at the Olympics Park in Homebush Bay, Sydney, could jeopardize his opening campaign at the Olympic Games. The sixth seeded duo of Bambang and Zelin Resiana are drawn to play Christ Hunt and Donna Kellogg of England on Saturday, the first career encounter ever between the two pairs.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Settling traffic jam
Settling traffic jam Now that we have come to the era of globalization, all countries compete to be more successful. Therefore, even though Indonesia's national production is increasing, Indonesia should not be satisfied. This situation should be a starter to improve further economic potential. Here are my suggestions: 1. To save oil: Oil leads world economy. Indonesia is rich for its natural resources. However, saving is unavoidable. One way to save is using oil as effectively as possible.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Blast investigation aims at elements within TNI
Blast investigation aims at elements within TNI JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said the investigation into Wednesday's blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange building now was aimed at elements within the Indonesian Military. Marzuki asserted that only the military had the resources to carry out the bombing. "Only they have the training to do that," he said as quoted by Antara news agency. President Abdurrahman Wahid has instructed Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Economic team 'flirts' with unscrupulous tycoons: Kwik
Economic team 'flirts' with unscrupulous tycoons: Kwik JAKARTA (JP): Former chief economics minister Kwik Kian Gie warned here on Friday that there were indications that the economic team in the new Cabinet had started "flirting" with the country's "unscrupulous" tycoons.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian sports marginal in Olympics
Asian sports marginal in Olympics By Kalinga Seveviratne SINGAPORE: A jam-packed stadium of 10,000 boisterous drum- beating spectators roared their delight as a cartwheeling Thai kicked a rattan ball over a "badminton" net past his Malaysian foe, whose airborne acrobatics failed to smash the ball back over the net.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Changing images of teachers and 'kyai'
Changing images of teachers and 'kyai' By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Do you have stereotype images of occupations or professions? Have the stereotypes changed over time? Mine have. My first stereotype was of teachers, because I had always wanted to become one. My early image was that of an intellectual or learned person. A teacher was a "he", and not a "she". Teachers were also noble in my image, role models.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gang in Besakih
Gang in Besakih I wish to relate a very disturbing experience I had when visiting the Besakih temple complex in Bali on Sept. 10, 2000. On reaching the entrance to the temple complex, the tour group with which I was traveling was confronted by a group of young men. They informed us that we could only enter the complex if accompanied by one of them as a "guide", for which "service" we would have to pay.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
PAN condemns bomb blast
PAN condemns bomb blast From Jurnal Indonesia In relation to the recent increases in violence, the latest, a bomb blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange Building killing 15 people and injuring many more, the National Mandate Party (PAN) hereby expresses the following: 1. PAN condemns all forms of violence committed for any reason. Acts of violence injuring humans can only possibly be committed by immoral and unreligious people. 2.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
IMF approves $399m loan to Indonesia
IMF approves $399m loan to Indonesia WASHINGTON (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund approved a US$399 million payment from its loan to Indonesia on Thursday and said economic reforms were at "a crucial stage." First Deputy Managing Director Stanley Fischer said growth in Indonesian gross domestic product was likely to reach the government's target of 3-4 percent this year. But doubts about the government's commitment to reform meant market sentiment remained fragile.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Golf tourney raises Rp 305m
Golf tourney raises Rp 305m BOGOR, West Java (JP): Over Rp 305 million (US$35,000) was raised on Friday during the 3rd Annual Charity Planet Hollywood- DHL golf tournament at the Rancamaya golf and country club in Bogor. Planet Hollywood's public relations manager Wiwin Erikawati said the money will be donated to the Indonesian Childhood Cancer Foundation (YOAI).
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Iwan Fals turns from rebel to concerned star
Iwan Fals turns from rebel to concerned star By Matdon BANDUNG (JP): Without any intention of playing down other singers, Iwan Fals along with Chrisye remain Indonesia's top singers. Although both of them have different listeners, their concerts are always successful, crowded and eagerly waited by their loyal fans. Chrisye is famous for nostalgic and melancholic songs without being sentimental, while Iwan's songs are energetic, poetic while critical at the same time.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt awards RSAF chief Swa Buana Paksa Utama
Govt awards RSAF chief Swa Buana Paksa Utama JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government awarded on Friday the Bintang Swa Bhuana Paksa Utama medal to the chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Maj. Gen. Raymund Ng Teck Heng in recognition of his efforts to improve relations and cooperation between the two countries' air forces. The award was presented by Indonesian Military (TNI) deputy chief Gen.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bring Soeharto by force to court, say observers
Bring Soeharto by force to court, say observers JAKARTA (JP): Legal and media observers said on Friday that force could be used by prosecutors to bring former president Soeharto to court should he fail to show up at the next hearing of his US$571 million graft trial on Sept. 28.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian 'died of illness'
Malaysian 'died of illness' TANGERANG (JP): Police probing the death of a retired Malaysian Army officer at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport concluded that the Bouraq Airline's passenger who had just disembarked from a domestic flight had died from an illness, rather than an accident, an officer said. An earlier report said Abdul Rochman, 58, had fallen to his death from the mobile passenger staircase as he disembarked at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Most of Asia on track for strong growth: Polls
Most of Asia on track for strong growth: Polls SINGAPORE (Reuters): Growth forecasts for much of Asia have been raised once again after a generally stellar first half performance, although a few nations with persistent domestic problems bucked the trend. Reuters polls on 13 economies, excluding Japan, showed that strong trade performance, recovering domestic consumption and financial reforms have put most countries in the region on track for solid growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2000.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lee Kuan Yew's views
Lee Kuan Yew's views It seems this wise old man (Lee Kuan Yew) gave his opinion during the recent launching of his volume two memoirs, stating that it is dead wrong to bring Soeharto to court. As a simple man in the street I get confused because standards of law are different if it comes to (ex) high ranking people: First Lady Thatcher, fought for Pinochet when he was detained in England to be extradited to Spain, like Lee, citing Pinochet's merits during the Falkland war with Argentina etc.