Archive: 17 January 2000
48 articles found
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
RP 1999 surplus hit $3.8b
RP 1999 surplus hit $3.8b MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' balance of payments surplus hit US$3.839 billion in 1999, more than twice the $1.359 billion surplus registered in 1998, the central bank said Sunday.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Nirwan Bakrie fights bankruptcy suit
Nirwan Bakrie fights bankruptcy suit JAKARTA (JP): The law firm representing Nirwan D. Bakrie said on Friday that the bankruptcy suit filed by Sinar Mas Multi Finance (SMF) against the prominent businessman at the Jakarta Commercial Court was invalid.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Residents protest against Freeport
Residents protest against Freeport JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A group of 31 Irianese claiming to represent residents of Mimika regency lodged a fresh demand on Saturday for the closure of gold and cooper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia for human rights abuses resulting from its operations.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Stick to people's interests!
Stick to people's interests! I agree with Olvia Reksodipoetro's letter concerning Amien Rais, Back to politician (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 12, 2000).I am also one of the many citizens who voted for his party in last June's general elections.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Japanese robbed in Lapangan Banteng
Japanese robbed in Lapangan Banteng JAKARTA (JP): Two armed robberies took place in Central Jakarta and Tangerang early on Saturday, a police report said.No fatalities were reported although both gangs were armed with sharp weapons.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
RP unemployment rate falls
RP unemployment rate falls MANILA (AFP): Unemployment in the Philippines fell to 9.8 percent in 1999, a slight decrease from the 10.1 percent in 1998, the department of labor said Saturday.The department said the fall was due partly to the strong 6.3- percent growth in the agriculture sector.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
JSX to remain active as investors return this week
JSX to remain active as investors return this week JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is expected to remain active this week as more investors will be reentering the market after the year-end holiday, stock analysts said over the weekend.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Chinese New Year to be publicly celebrated
Chinese New Year to be publicly celebrated JAKARTA (JP): Worshipers of Confucianism this year will for the first time in over three-decades be able to openly celebrate the Chinese New Year, which the High Council of Khonghucu Religion announced would fall on Feb. 5.Budi S.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Further TNI shake-up 'not to effect top officers'
Further TNI shake-up 'not to effect top officers' JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing Indonesian Military chief (TNI) Maj. Gen. Sudrajat confirmed on Sunday a further reshuffle in the armed forces, but denied it would effect the top brass.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 17, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 17, 2000Exhibitions * Poster Exhibition: Ilmu Warna Goethe, at Goethe-Institute, Jl. Matraman Raya 23, East Jakarta (Phone: 8509132), until Jan. 20. * Painting Exhibition: Fenomena Masyarakat Urban, by 15 Jakartan artists, at Galeri Milenium, Golden Truly, Blok...
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
RI stability vital to S'pore economy
RI stability vital to S'pore economy SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's deputy prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, said Saturday that he sees "strong momentum" in the economy but that events in neighboring Indonesia could influence the outlook for Singapore.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Human rights groups urge an end to Aceh violence
Human rights groups urge an end to Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Representatives of 15 international non-government organizations concluded their two-day meeting here on Sunday putting more pressure on the Indonesian government to soon end the violence in the restive province.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
The fight against drugs
The fight against drugs The fatal shootout in which five foreign nationals met their violent deaths in a South Jakarta neighborhood last week once again highlights Indonesia's growing significance as both a market and a link in the international narcotics trade.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Men's doubles Ricky/Rexy lose to South Korean pair
Men's doubles Ricky/Rexy lose to South Korean pair JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's veteran men's pairing of Ricky Ahmad Subagja and Rexy Mainaky felt the sting of age, bowing out to the South Korean pair of Lee Dong-soo and Yoo Yong-sung 8-15, 15-9, 4-15 at badminton's 2000 Samsung Korea Open at Hanra...
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
RI: Erratic country in transition
RI: Erratic country in transitionBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): What has been happening in Indonesia recently, and what is going to happen next?This was the question put to me by my hosts at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Indonesian coup unlikely, PM says
Indonesian coup unlikely, PM says SINGAPORE (AP): A coup in Indonesia is unlikely, Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Sunday, commenting on rumors that Indonesian generals may be plotting such a move.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Illegal aliens stranded on Sumba
Illegal aliens stranded on Sumba KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: About 60 foreigners from Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey and Afghanistan remain stranded on Sumba island after their small boat developed engine trouble on the way to Australia.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Archbishop calls for peace in the city
Archbishop calls for peace in the city JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Archbishop Julius Darmaatmadja called on local parishes on Saturday to spread peace in the community and help those in need, regardless of creed, and told them not to be provoked by the year-long communal clashes in Maluku.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Man to stop clash killed
Man to stop clash killed JAKARTA (JP): A man was killed on Friday at Kuta Baru in the Pasar Kemis area of Tangerang while trying to break up a dispute between a local extorter and a resident.A report from the Tangerang Police revealed that Zaenuddin, 22, a local, was stabbed in the stomach.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Demand for airline seats projected to rise by 6%
Demand for airline seats projected to rise by 6% JAKARTA (JP): Demand for air transportation services will recover this year and grow by six percent after declining by over 10 percent last year due to increasing economic activities, aviation analyst Benny Rungkat said over the weekend.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Indonesia's future: Competition and education
Indonesia's future: Competition and educationBy Elwin Tobing BOSTON (JP): In his book, The Wealth of Nations, published in 1776, Adam Smith, the founder of modern economics, made famous the idea of the invisible hand.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Pertamina talks with Petronas over Natuna gas
Pertamina talks with Petronas over Natuna gas JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Friday it was negotiating with its Malaysian counterpart, Petronas, on the possibility of supplying Malaysia with natural gas from the West Natuna gas field.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
IBRA delays payment of interbank claims
IBRA delays payment of interbank claims JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has delayed the payment of Rp 5 trillion (US$695 million) in interbank claims owed by closed banks to surviving banks, leaving several of the latter in danger of closure.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Hundreds demand compensation
Hundreds demand compensation BATAM, Riau: Tension has gripped Bintan Island during the past two days as hundreds of people rallied to demand higher compensation for their land, which is occupied by a company.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
U.S. business mission due in Jakarta
U.S. business mission due in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A delegation from 30 American companies is scheduled to make a three-day visit here beginning on Tuesday to meet with Indonesia's new political leadership, ministers, legislators and local businesspeople.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Asia rice exporters see tougher times this year
Asia rice exporters see tougher times this year BANGKOK (Reuters): Key Asian rice exporters see tougher times this year as supplies are growing, competition is getting stiffer and demand from major importer Indonesia may be hit by a new 30 percent tax levied on imports.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Gus Dur's govt fragile: Observers, intellectuals
Gus Dur's govt fragile: Observers, intellectuals JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's government and Cabinet has a lot to do with the absence of opposition parties, according to political observers and intellectuals.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Korean viciously stabbed to death
Korean viciously stabbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A South Korean was viciously murdered by a man, believed to be of the same nationality, following a verbal dispute outside a karaoke music club in Curug, Tangerang, early on Sunday morning, an officer said.Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Opposition grows over govt plan on pay hike
Opposition grows over govt plan on pay hike JAKARTA (JP): Respected Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid joined over the weekend the swell of opposition to the government's plan to give sizable raises to senior state and government officials.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Salim's unit to expand supermarket chain
Salim's unit to expand supermarket chain SINGAPORE (Bloomberg): QAF Ltd., a Singapore food company controlled by Indonesia's Salim group, expects to top analysts' estimates for 1999 profit, and plans to expand its supermarket chain in the city state and elsewhere in Asia.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Dutch foreign minister here on two-day visit
Dutch foreign minister here on two-day visit JAKARTA (JP): Dutch foreign minister Jozias Van Aartsen arrived here for a two-day visit on Sunday evening to acquaint himself with Indonesia's new Cabinet and to seek clarification on the ongoing violence in Maluku.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Achievements since 1945?
Achievements since 1945? Last month, under the drive of Glenn Yusuf, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) seized 14 hectares of land belonging to one of Siti Hardiayanti's, or "Mbak" Tutut's, companies.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Listen to the people's voice
Listen to the people's voiceFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe National Unity Cabinet under President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, and Vice President Megawati, has not demonstrated any significant achievements after almost 100 days has passed.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
More dead in Maluku despite govt pledge
More dead in Maluku despite govt pledge JAKARTA (JP): The government's pledge for quick and tough action to cope with the year-long turbulence in Maluku met with another uphill challenge on Sunday as fresh violence broke out in Central Maluku.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Genocide incompatible with religion and faith
Genocide incompatible with religion and faith The clashes in Maluku which have taken hundreds, maybe thousands, of lives continue unabated. The following article is based on an interview with the Catholic bishop of Maluku, Monsignor Petrus Canisius Mandagi.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Federation calls on govt to investigate Medan CPO theft
Federation calls on govt to investigate Medan CPO theft JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Palm Oil Producers and the House of Representatives have called on the government to resolve rampant crude palm oil (CPO) theft in Medan, North Sumatra, to regain importers' confidence in the local product.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Timor Gap oil treaty discussion in Dili
Timor Gap oil treaty discussion in Dili DILI, East Timor (AFP): East Timorese and international officials met Sunday to discuss a Timor Gap oil treaty that could be signed by the end of February.The conference at a Dili hotel leased by the United Nations has attracted about 50 geologists, lawyers,...
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
President Abdurrahman to go abroad again
President Abdurrahman to go abroad again JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians will again be without their elected President for much of February and March, as he plans to make two separate foreign tours, encompassing 16 countries.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
China approves Toyota's plan
China approves Toyota's plan TOKYO (AFP): Beijing has approved Toyota Motor Corp.'s plan to assemble cars jointly with a local partner, a daily said Saturday.China's national development planning committee approved an application filed jointly by the top Japanese carmaker and Tianjin Automotive...
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Administration postpones Betawi dance festival
Administration postpones Betawi dance festival JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has announced it will postpone the staging of a national Betawi traditional dance festival to allow for further preparation.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Nike shift orders to Thai
Nike shift orders to Thai BANGKOK (AP): Political uncertainties in China and Indonesia have prompted U.S. shoemaker Nike Inc. to almost double its orders of sports shoes from Thailand, a newspaper said Saturday.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Asia currencies seen strengthening in 2000
Asia currencies seen strengthening in 2000 SINGAPORE (Reuters): Robust global growth and a gradual pick- up in inflationary pressures should see most Asian currencies reaching for higher ground this year.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Human rights and Maluku tragedy
Human rights and Maluku tragedyFrom Pikiran RakyatI can sense the reason why the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the government are rather slow in taking immediate and firm action to stop the killings in Maluku. Perhaps they are afraid of being accused of violating human rights in the region.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
KL decries U.S. criticism over arrest of opposition figures
KL decries U.S. criticism over arrest of opposition figures KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia on Sunday lashed out at U.S. criticism of the arrest of leading opposition figures, telling Washington to stay out of its internal affairs, but refusing to say whether more arrests were planned.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Draft on subdistrict councils submitted
Draft on subdistrict councils submitted JAKARTA (JP): Members of the City Council team preparing for the establishment of mayoralty and subdistrict councils have submitted a draft of city bylaws on the establishment of councils in the capital's 265 subdistricts.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Army private caught at the 'Post' for auto theft
Army private caught at the 'Post' for auto theft JAKARTA (JP): An Army private was apprehended on Sunday while attempting to steal a motorcycle from the basement parking lot of The Jakarta Post's editorial office in Palmerah, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Migrants set positive example of solidarity
Migrants set positive example of solidarityBy Heru Sigit Cahyanto WONOSARI, Yogyakarta (Antara): This year's Lebaran festivities have past. Thousands of travelers have returned to their adopted cities, leaving their loved ones behind and in their search for a better future.
Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Inbound travelers pack bus terminals, railway stations
Inbound travelers pack bus terminals, railway stations JAKARTA (JP): Tens of thousands of people returning to the capital after celebrating Idul Fitri in their hometowns heavily packed the city's major intercity bus terminals and railway station on Saturday and Sunday.