Archive: 28 September 2000
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Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition Borneo: Air Mata Api, Borneo, Tears of Fire by Rama Surya at Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Monkey forest, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali (Phone: 0361 976090), through Oct. 14. * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Oct. 2. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Law expert justifies anti-corruption team
Law expert justifies anti-corruption team JAKARTA (JP): Law expert Loebby Loqman justified on Wednesday the establishment of a team to investigate corruption cases pending the establishment of a commission in two years time. Loebby, testifying in a pretrial hearing which looked into the legality of the work of the Joint-Anti Corruption Team (TGPTPK), described the team as "a stepping stone" before the commission is set up and begins its work.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Army chief vows to help police fight terrorism
Army chief vows to help police fight terrorism JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto pledged on Wednesday to assist the National Police in its fight against terrorism, and said stern measures would be taken against soldiers involved in such acts.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
A humane dialog
A humane dialog Indonesia's westernmost province is quite aptly called the special provincial territory of Aceh. Before World War II, the ruling Dutch, who had established their authority elsewhere in the archipelago during the course of the 18th and 19th centuries, managed to pacify the territory only in the 1930s, shortly before the outbreak of war.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Militiamen warned to surrender arms
Militiamen warned to surrender arms JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has strongly warned militia members in West Timor to relinquish their arms or face strong action. Susilo, however, would not say what sort of action the government was willing to take.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 27, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Japanese arrested in RP with fake yen
Japanese arrested in RP with fake yen MANILA (AP): Philippine police have arrested a Japanese who allegedly distributed counterfeit yen bills in the country, police said Wednesday. Toshiharu Mitsui, 49, an employee of a computer company in Okinawa, was arrested Monday in Manila with 24 counterfeit 10,000 yen bills, police said. Police later recovered 300 more bills from his hotel room, all with the same serial number, police Maj. Nelson Yabut said.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kumara Sari Children's Gamelan & Dance Club at ARMA
Kumara Sari Children's Gamelan & Dance Club at ARMA By Barbara Anello UBUD, Bali (JP): Ketut Tutur at age 70 is as spry as the 12- year-olds he teaches at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) "My passport says 1935, but actually I was born in 1930," he said with a wink.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's first micro-satellite
Malaysia's first micro-satellite KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A small Malaysian observation satellite has been launched from a Russian cosmodrome in Kazakstan, one month after technical problems kept it from heading into space, the national Bernama news agency reported Wednesday. A Russian launch vehicle from Baikonur cosmodrome successfully put Malaysia's first micro-satellite, Tiungsat-1, into low orbit Tuesday, said the head of the project, Ahmad Sabirin Arshad.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jail term demanded for accomplice in Matori case
Jail term demanded for accomplice in Matori case JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Abdul Kamar Badrun demanded the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday sentence defendant Achmad Tazul Arifin, 33, the man charged with complicity in the attempted murder of National Awakening Party chairman Matori Abdul Djalil, to a 12-year jail term.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Enduring political woes in SE Asia weigh on investors
Enduring political woes in SE Asia weigh on investors TOKYO (Reuters): From revolt in the southern Philippines to ethnic clashes in Indonesia, the political agonies that have helped to drag down Southeast Asian markets this year are unlikely to ease any time soon.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
CGI-Indonesia meeting to go ahead in Tokyo
CGI-Indonesia meeting to go ahead in Tokyo PRAGUE (Reuters): The next meeting of the Consultative Group for Indonesia (CGI) will go ahead as planned in Tokyo on October 17-18 after a successful meeting with the World Bank here, World Bank president James Wolfensohn said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dedi Cusak, the No. 1 enemy of all geckos
Dedi Cusak, the No. 1 enemy of all geckos PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Dedi Cusak demonstrates his gecko-swallowing skills. Dedi is definitely the No. 1 enemy of all geckos and their kindred. The heavily tattooed bachelor who hails from Menpawah, Pontianak regency, eats the lizards alive as a "hobby". He claims he consumes about 25 geckos a day.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Brunei withdraws from Tiger Cup
Brunei withdraws from Tiger Cup KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Brunei has withdrawn from Asia's premier football tournament, the Tiger Cup, being held in Thailand between Nov. 4 and 18, the Asean Football Federation (AFF) said Wednesday. "It is unfortunate that Brunei will not be competing in this tournament," said AFF secretary Paul Mony Samuel in a statement. The AFF said it was informed by the Football Association of Brunei in a letter of its intention to withdraw "due to unforeseen circumstances".
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Darga Gallery awards Indonesia's foremost art critic
Darga Gallery awards Indonesia's foremost art critic By I Wayan Juniarta SANUR, Bali (JP): The Darga Gallery in Sanur has proven its commitment to enhance the development of art in Indonesia by bestowing an award on one of Indonesia's most noted art critics, the late Sanento Yuliman. Jais Hadiana Dargawidjaya, owner of the gallery, stated that the idea to provide this award had been in her mind for years. "I have always wanted to express my respect and humble gratitude to the art critics.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bali still favorite holiday site for Aussies
Bali still favorite holiday site for Aussies By Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): Bali, "Tropical Paradise", "Island of the Gods", "The Morning of the Earth" has reclaimed its position as the number one holiday destination for Australians. The latest report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the numbers of Aussie visitors has increased dramatically in the last three months.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
127 families of transmigrants face uncertainty
127 families of transmigrants face uncertainty PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): As many as 127 families from Aceh, who had to leave the restive town for security reasons, are facing uncertainty in West Sumatra. The families, supposed to be resettled in the Silaut VI resettlement area in the Pesisir Selatan regency, have yet to be properly handled. The local administration seems to be unprepared to receive them.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
More rain in Medan, says BMG
More rain in Medan, says BMG MEDAN, North Sumatra: Heavy rain which has pounded the city almost daily over the past week will likely continue for another three weeks, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Wednesday. The agency warned residents living in the areas of Labuhan Batu, Asahan and South Tapanuli to be prepared for possible flooding and landslide due to possible torrential rains in the next few days.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Retail chain Indomart denies monopoly charges
Retail chain Indomart denies monopoly charges JAKARTA (JP): PT Indomarco Prismatama denied accusations on Wednesday that its retail chain Indomart was operating a monopoly by only selling items produced by its parent company PT Indofood. Operational director Yoseph Setiawan Edy said that Indofood supplied about 11 percent of all the products sold in Indomart outlets. He said that other food producers also supplied significant amounts of merchandise.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hative Besar village death toll rises to 19
Hative Besar village death toll rises to 19 AMBON, Maluku (JP): Residents in Hative Besar village on Ambon island found on Wednesday 10 more bodies among the debris of houses burned in a communal clash on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to at least 19. "Up to today, they have been able to evacuate 10 more bodies from the debris of three houses," said a staff member at the emergency post for refugees in Nehemia Protestant Church in Sirimau district.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bank UOBB changes name
Bank UOBB changes name JAKARTA (JP): United Overseas Bank Ltd. (UOB) announced on Wednesday its subsidiary PT United Overseas Bank Bali (UOBB) had changed its name to PT Bank UOB Indonesia. The Singapore-based bank said in a statement on Wednesday the change was approved by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and took effect as of Sept. 22.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
20 firms reported to antimonopoly commission
20 firms reported to antimonopoly commission JAKARTA (JP): As many as 20 companies have been reported to the newly established anti-monopoly commission for alleged unfair business practices, a commission member has said. Member of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), Pande Radja Silalahi, said the companies were involved in a wide range of businesses ranging from oil to food, from retail chain to medicine.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur struggles to control TNI
Gus Dur struggles to control TNI By Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): There has been a "retreat of the generals" brought about by the downfall of Soeharto, international pressure, and the rise of the "democratic wave". President Abdurrahman Wahid may have brought the military under civilian control. Nonetheless, a struggle for civil supremacy is still perilous and uncertain.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 27, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 945 70 1,998,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 125 -25 5,443,500 Alakasa Industrindo 430 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 25 33,000 Alter Abadi 205 15 520,500 Alumindo Light Metal 800 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 280 0 32,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 980 -10 339,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mental focus key in Olympics: Indonesian shuttlers
Mental focus key in Olympics: Indonesian shuttlers SYDNEY (JP): In such a high level competition like the Olympics where everyone has technical skills, mental resilience and ability to focus differentiates between winners and losers, Indonesian medalists Tony Gunawan and Hendrawan said. Revealing his key to success, Tony, who grabbed the men's badminton doubles title with Candra Wijaya, said on Tuesday he consulted psychologist Andrie Wongso to boost his morale prior to the final match.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conoco strikes Vietnam oil
Conoco strikes Vietnam oil HANOI (Reuters): Conoco Inc said it and foreign and local partners have discovered oil off Vietnam's southeast coast with an exploratory well flowing 5,600 barrels per day (bpd). A Conoco statement said the find was from the first well drilled in Vietnam's block 15-1. It said tests in other parts of the block would continue in coming weeks but no further details were given.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mitsui, Takeda Chemical tie up
Mitsui, Takeda Chemical tie up TOKYO (Dow Jones): Mitsui Chemicals Inc. and Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd. on Wednesday agreed to consolidate their urethane operations in a new joint venture. The companies will set up a joint company, Mitsui Takeda Chemicals Inc., after they receive the fair trade commission's approval for the consolidation. The new company will start operations in April, they said. Mitsui will hold a 51 percent stake in the new company with Takeda taking up the balance.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
House fails to represent the people, survey says
House fails to represent the people, survey says JAKARTA (JP): A survey conducted by the Indonesian Consortium for Public Opinion Polling found there was a great divide between the aspirations of the people and the actions of the House of Representatives. The survey of 3,000 people of voting age in 20 provinces found 49 percent of respondents felt the House has failed to represent wholly the interests of the people.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Allow students to protest at Soeharto's house: Gus Dur
Allow students to protest at Soeharto's house: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said in Caracas on Tuesday evening that security personnel should allow students to protest outside Soeharto's Central Jakarta house even if it meant stones being pelted at the former president's residence. "The most they (protesters) can do is throw stones at the windows.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly up late
Asian currencies mostly up late SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies strengthened late Wednesday, with the South Korean won outpacing its regional counterparts for the third consecutive day. Bucking the region's gains, the New Taiwan dollar succumbed to the pressure of a slumping local stock market, despite a continued defense by Taiwan's central bank, dealers said. All the other Asian currencies were firmer.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
BPK report 'led to Tommy's sentence'
BPK report 'led to Tommy's sentence' JAKARTA (JP): While court officials disputed the ruling, Supreme Court director for criminal cases Djoko Sarwoko said on Wednesday that "old evidence" had led justices to sentence former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra to 18 months in prison.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Six die of food poisoning
Six die of food poisoning BULUKUMBA, South Sulawesi (JP): At least six people have died and 27 others are in intensive care following an outbreak of food poisoning after they consumed fish that was bought at the local market last week. "The victims have been falling ill since last week and the death toll is rising," Abdul Sjafar, head of the Bulukumba Health Agency, said in Bulukamba on Tuesday. Bulukumba is located about 140 kilometers south of the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sapuan followed Bulog procedures, witnesses say
Sapuan followed Bulog procedures, witnesses say JAKARTA (JP): Two executives of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog)'s employee foundation, Yanatera, said on Tuesday former Bulog deputy chief Sapuan followed procedures when he ordered the release of Rp 35 billion earlier this year. Administrative chief Asep Permana and executive manager Kamarudin Jamal told the South Jakarta District Court they believed Sapuan was within his authority in asking for the funds.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government says it will not bailout Tuban center
Government says it will not bailout Tuban center JAKARTA (JP): The government has no plan to bail out the financially-troubled US$2.3 billion integrated petrochemical industry in Tuban, East Java, according chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Cacuk Sudarijanto said.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Global Teleshop goes online
Global Teleshop goes online JAKARTA (JP): Mobile phone distributor PT Cipta Multi Usaha Perkasa (MUP) introduced on Wednesday its online shopping site at www.globalteleshop.com. "The site is an extension of our retail shops, Global Teleshop," project manager for Global Teleshop Online Andreas Thamrin said at a media conference. Customers can shop for mobile phones and accessories through the site and can pay through check/giro or by bank transfer, he said.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Focusing on embargo threats and unaccountable funds
Focusing on embargo threats and unaccountable funds Calls for an embargo can be understood while the inability to secure all public assets poses the threat of an increasingly declining public trust in the government, says political economist Revrisond Baswir, who teaches at the Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers charge dossier on tycoon Bob Hasan deficient
Lawyers charge dossier on tycoon Bob Hasan deficient JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of timber baron Muhamad "Bob" Hasan accused state prosecutors on Wednesday of coming up with an incomplete dossier on the defendant, who has been charged with swindling hundreds of millions of dollars from the state and the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI).
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Agribusiness AGRI-BUSINESS CLUB: The Agri-Business Club launches www.Agribusinessclub.com on its 11th anniversary. Celebrating on stage on Sept. 26 were (from left to right) Agri-Business Club deputy chief M Samadikun Hardjodarsono, chief H Sardjono Reksodimulyo, secretary-general Tony J Kristiano, integration chairman Andi Hidayat and director Tjandra Irawan. Photo B: BancBali President K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid becomes PT. Prudential BancBali Life Assurance's customer.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Arrest of bombing suspects illegal: PBHI
Arrest of bombing suspects illegal: PBHI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) on Wednesday claimed the police had unlawfully arrested the suspected bombers of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building. At a press briefing, the association also gave vent to suspicions concerning the police's arrest of the suspects, who are also charged with being responsible for a grenade explosion in the Malaysian Embassy compound here.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Olympics Program 12:30 p.m. Interval 2:00 News 2:30 Olympics Program 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Olympics Program 9:00 News 9:30 Film: If Someone Had Known 10:30 News Program 2 5:30 p.m. News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 7:30 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Over 16 percent of Indonesian families classified as poor
Over 16 percent of Indonesian families classified as poor JAKARTA (JP): The economic crisis is still gripping the country, with the number of poor families rising from 6.9 million last year to 7.7 families this year, according to the results of a new survey. The number of poor families make up over 16 percent of the estimated total number of families in the country. The data was announced on Wednesday by the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) based on a census it held from February to April.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
BI benchmark rate up slightly to 13.62%
BI benchmark rate up slightly to 13.62% JAKARTA (JP): The benchmark interest rate on the one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory note increased by two basis points to 13.62 percent during the Wednesday weekly auction, the central bank said in a statement. The interest rate increase occurred amid concerns over stronger inflationary pressure and a weakening rupiah.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
HK firm takes stake in Malaysian port
HK firm takes stake in Malaysian port KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Hong Kong-based Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) has bought a major stake in one of Malaysia's largest container ports, it was announced Wednesday. HPH, which operates 18 ports worldwide, said in a statement it had bought a 30 percent stake in Westport at Port Klang. A source said the company paid 400 million ringgit (US$105 million) for the stake in Westport Holdings, which owns port operator Klang Multi Terminal.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Council may approve city budget amendment proposal
Council may approve city budget amendment proposal JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is considering approving Governor Sutiyoso's proposal to amend the April-December 2000 city budget to include the Rp 669.7 billion (US$77 million) surplus from the previous budget.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Leuser Park
Leuser Park Most national parks in Indonesia have suffered from illegal logging and encroachment. It is widely known that forestry, officials, police and military personnel, and businessmen are most responsible for encroaching on national parks. This at least has been shown in a court verdict in Medan on Sept. 11, 2000. Ten government institutions, one cooperative, two companies and one military foundation were asked to pay Rp 300 billion to compensate for the reforestation of the Leuser Park.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
PT Telkom, AriaWest end partnership
PT Telkom, AriaWest end partnership BANDUNG (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom and its foreign partner, PT AriaWest International, have agreed to end their long-running conflict over the management of the telephone business in West Java with the termination of their Joint Cooperation Scheme (KSO) contract.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
No more medals for Indonesia as Juana crashes
No more medals for Indonesia as Juana crashes By Primastuti Handayani SYDNEY (JP): The second-round defeat of Juana Wangsa Putri in the 49kg division of women's taekwondo on Wednesday virtually buried Indonesia's hopes of adding medals to its collection. Asian Games silver medalist Juana was expected to win at least the bronze in the South Korean martial art that was making its Olympic debut before reality hit.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Action against militias may help strengthen rupiah
Action against militias may help strengthen rupiah WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): Indonesia's Coordinating Minister of Economy and chief negotiator with the International Monetary Fund Rizal Ramli Tuesday expressed optimism that the government would bring its military forces under control, a key to improving confidence in the economy.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Railroad Day and the Ambarawa Museum
Railroad Day and the Ambarawa Museum By Tjahjono Rahardjo SEMARANG (JP): On Sept. 28, 1945, newly independent Indonesia took over the management of its railroads from the defeated Japanese occupation authorities. This day has been designated as Hari Kereta Api (Railroad Day). Given the Indonesian penchant for ceremonies, no doubt an official program will be organized this year to celebrate the day, though many people would argue that there is really not much to celebrate.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Quake shakes West Sumatra
Quake shakes West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale rocked the province of West Sumatra at 12:13 p.m. on Tuesday, an official said. The spokesman for the West Sumatra Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, Sudadi, was quoted by Antara as saying the epicenter of the quake was in the waters off South Mentawai island, some 50 kilometers southeast of here.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Huge funds needed to free Jakarta from floods: Sutiyoso
Huge funds needed to free Jakarta from floods: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): The capital will never be free from floods unless it has a drainage canal at the city's east and west border areas to facilitate drainage to the sea, Governor Sutiyoso said. The only other option to escape being annually inundated during the rainy season is to move the city from the current location, the governor said on Tuesday.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Council urges meeting on fuel hike plan
Council urges meeting on fuel hike plan JAKARTA (JP): City council proposed on Wednesday a meeting between the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) and the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) to find a solution acceptable to all parties affected by fuel prices hikes scheduled for Oct.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Illegal joint ads
Illegal joint ads We have learnt that PT Dayacipta Megakreasi, Jl. Mampang Prapatan X No. 37 B, Jakarta 2790, has sent a proposal to Garuda's working partners on the publication of a joint advertisement to congratulate Garuda for The Best in Achieving Total Customer Satisfaction award that it received from Frontier, a marketing research consultant, and SWA magazine on Sept. 8, 2000.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Vice President tells Kopassus to improve image
Vice President tells Kopassus to improve image JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri encouraged the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) to rehabilitate its tarnished image following the arrest of a Kopassus soldier implicated in the recent bomb blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Council rejects fuel hike
Council rejects fuel hike MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Makassar students lauded on Wednesday their provincial councillors for refusing the central government's plan to increase fuel prices, planned to take effect next month. "Thumbs up and hats off for the council. This indicates that the regional administration now has the fortitude to go against central government policy," Iswari Al Farisi, leader of a student organization, said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thieves make off with cash and gold
Thieves make off with cash and gold JAKARTA (JP): A gang of eight thieves broke into a store on Jl. Kemal Jaya in Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, on Monday and made off with four kilograms of gold, Rp 244 million in cash and some documents. Kalideres police are still investigating the case, which could involve a security guard who was absent that night.