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Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Legislators besiege former top generals
Legislators besiege former top generals JAKARTA (JP): Three Army generals who ran Indonesia's powerful military for much of the last 15 years came under siege as the House of Representatives (DPR) demanded their accountability for the massive atrocities that occurred in Aceh.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 29, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 -50 1,638,000 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 2,500 Alter Abadi 425 0 90,500...
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Territorial Integrity
Territorial Integrity President Abdurrahman Wahid has been widely criticized for spending more time abroad than at home in the first month since he took office, even as various crises escalate. But if one of those crises is the threat of national disintegration, which his critics often speak of,...
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
PPP debates future role outside the government
PPP debates future role outside the government SEMARANG (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) has plunged into a new identity crisis in the wake of the "resignation" of its chairman Hamzah Haz from President Abdurrahman Wahid's Cabinet.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
IBRA to divest 30% stake in PT Astra in January
IBRA to divest 30% stake in PT Astra in January JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Monday it would sell 30 percent of its stake in auto giant PT Astra International in January in a bid to raise between Rp 2 trillion and Rp 3 trillion (about US$428.5 million).
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
'Soeharto linked to Texmaco loans'
'Soeharto linked to Texmaco loans' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Laksamana Sukardi revealed on Monday that former president Soeharto was directly involved in the controversial Rp 9.6 trillion (US$1.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Military assumes security control in Maluku province
Military assumes security control in Maluku province JAKARTA (JP): In the wake of heightened violence in Maluku, the military on Monday said it had taken over security command from the police and deployed another 1,100 soldiers to the riot- torn province.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Banten sees unprecedented growth of golf courses
Banten sees unprecedented growth of golf courses JAKARTA (JP): West Java's Banten is facing new challenges brought about from being one of the fastest-growing areas in Indonesia. In recent years, the region has been transformed into a distinctive area rich with tourism-related and industrial-...
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Asian currencies plunge as local firms rush to buy dollars
Asian currencies plunge as local firms rush to buy dollars HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies dropped steeply during local trading hours Monday as dollar-supportive intervention by the Bank of Japan triggered an end-of-the-month rush to acquire the U.S. currency.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Government starts investigation into atrocities in Aceh
Government starts investigation into atrocities in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The government officially began on Monday a joint investigation into alleged military atrocities in the rebellious province of Aceh.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
NUS opens office to attract more students
NUS opens office to attract more students JAKARTA (JP): The National University of Singapore (NUS) has opened its first representative office here to keep apace with increasing Indonesian enrollment at the institution.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
YPAC prepares for the future with new focus
YPAC prepares for the future with new focus JAKARTA (JP): The Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Children (YPAC) announced a change in focus from a charitable body to a professional organization.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Asia keen on 'Mr Yen' as new IMF chief
Asia keen on 'Mr Yen' as new IMF chief MANILA (Reuters): Japan's campaign to push former top financial diplomat Eisuke Sakakibara as the next IMF chief is being warmly received by other Asian nations eager to break the West's dominance of world financial bodies, officials say.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Police arrest 11 men suspected of faking documents
Police arrest 11 men suspected of faking documents JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives have arrested a gang of 11 people on charges of allegedly producing and selling fake documents and certificates, such as postgraduate university diplomas, passports and land and building permits.Col.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Nov. 29, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,209.00 7,281.00Australian dollar 1 4,582.76 4,632.17Austrian schilling 1 531.81 537.39Belgian franc 1 181.40 183.31Brunei dollar 1 4,309.03 4,354.67Canadian dollar 1 4,904.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Ambon cannot wait
Ambon cannot wait We don't believe (Vice President) Megawati is afraid to go to Ambon because of any physical danger that such a visit may involve. Considering her past record of resistance against oppression we are certain that is far from the truth.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Peacekeepers' mission in E. Timor accomplished: Premier Howard
Peacekeepers' mission in E. Timor accomplished: Premier Howard SYDNEY, Australia (AP): A multinational force in East Timor has accomplished its mission to restore peace and order, Australia's prime minister said on Monday after returning from a visit there.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Minister rewards healthy kids
Minister rewards healthy kids JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Ahmad Suyudi awarded trophies on Saturday to the parents of this year's 10 winners of the Indonesian Healthy Infant Competition (LSBI).Fourty-two infants from 26 provinces contested the finals of the competition.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
32 arrested in drug raid
32 arrested in drug raid BANDUNG: As many as 32 people, including two military officials and six foreigners, were arrested during drug raids in several nightspots on Sunday, police said on Monday.Chief of West Java Police detectives, Col.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Think more clearly
Think more clearlyFrom Media IndonesiaThe demand made by the Acehnese people for a referendum seems to be like a fixed price. Everywhere in Aceh young people, particularly students, keep on voicing the "referendum" word. In short, they are demanding that a referendum should be held straight away.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Interaction of understanding
Interaction of understandingFrom Rakyat MerdekaIt is common knowledge that President Abdurrahman Wahid, better known as Gus Dur, was a cultural figure and the leader of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) before he was elected president, and has won national and international recognition in this respect.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
PDI Perjuangan seeks to censure Amien
PDI Perjuangan seeks to censure Amien JAKARTA (JP): The faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) called on the House of Representatives' leadership on Monday to censure Amien Rais, the speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), for advocating federalism.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Is human life that cheap in Indonesia?
Is human life that cheap in Indonesia? Foreign governments have said they respect Indonesia's territorial integrity. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono asks, is this something to be proud of? JAKARTA (JP): To me, that was for a long time a nagging question.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Men's tae kwon doins win LG Cup title
Men's tae kwon doins win LG Cup title JAKARTA (JP): Men from the national tae kwon do squad won the first LG Cup National Tae kwon do Championships at the Senayan Indoor Stadium on Monday, but women from the national team failed.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Cambodia to accelerate AFTA
Cambodia to accelerate AFTA PHNOM PENH (AP): A positive outlook for Cambodia's economy convinced the government to accelerate tariff cuts necessary to join the ASEAN Free Trade Area, Finance Minister Keat Chhon said Monday upon his return from the group's summit in Manila.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Harvest forum will discuss thorny issues
Harvest forum will discuss thorny issues JAKARTA (JP): Unrest in Aceh and the dispute between state electricity company PT PLN and its power contractors will be the main topics of a dialog between the country's leaders and investors on Tuesday.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
'Bajing loncat' arrested
'Bajing loncat' arrested BANDUNG: Four street criminals operating along the north coastal roads were arrested and thousands of car tires they had recently stolen were seized, police said.West Java Police detective chief Col.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
More local professional players needed at golf clubs
More local professional players needed at golf clubsBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia boasts hundreds of golf clubs and courses in Indonesia, including no less than 60 in Greater Jakarta and dozens more in Banten.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Irian Jaya tops in athletics meet
Irian Jaya tops in athletics meet JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya topped the medal standings in the national track and field championships at Senayan Madya Stadium on Monday after the province collected 11 golds, nine silvers and seven bronzes.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
KL watchdog cites poll irregularities
KL watchdog cites poll irregularities KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): An independent group monitoring Malaysia's general elections on Monday said it had received complaints of irregularities and alleged that the polls were not fair.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Indonesia urged to speed up adoption of ecolabeling
Indonesia urged to speed up adoption of ecolabeling JAKARTA (JP): Analysts stressed on Monday the need for the country's forestry-related companies to speed up the adoption of ecolabeling in order to maintain their export market and ensure the sustainability of forest resources.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Armed robbers get away with Rp 60m
Armed robbers get away with Rp 60m DENPASAR, Bali: Six unidentified men, one of whom was armed, robbed a businessman on Monday and made away with Rp 60 million in cash.Bali Police spokesman Lt. Col. Y. Suyatmo confirmed the daylight robbery, saying the drama took place so quickly the victim was...
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Mahathir's coalition off to early lead in election
Mahathir's coalition off to early lead in election KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's ruling coalition on Monday took an early lead in Malaysia's bitterly contested general election.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Sampoerna to issues Rp 1t in bonds to repay debt
Sampoerna to issues Rp 1t in bonds to repay debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette producer PT HM Sampoerna will issue Rp 1 trillion (about US$140 million) in bonds in January to repay its foreign debt.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Dead woman's children suspected of murder
Dead woman's children suspected of murder TANGERANG (JP): Police continued the investigation on Monday but had yet to make a final conclusion on a brutal murder allegedly committed by four siblings on their own mother and sister in Cipondoh, Tangerang, over the weekend.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Government will not raise telephone rates next year: Minister
Government will not raise telephone rates next year: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government will not raise telephone rates next year unless the country's economy shows a marked improvement, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar said on Monday.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Abdurrahman and Aquino compare notes on democracy
Abdurrahman and Aquino compare notes on democracy MANILA (JP): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid and former Philippine president Corazon Aquino met here on Monday to compare notes on the transition to democracy in their respective countries.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Rash of robberies hit city over two days
Rash of robberies hit city over two days JAKARTA (JP): A spate of daring robberies occurred at several sites on Sunday and Monday, stretching the resources of the harried city police.Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis said on Monday there were no fatalities during the crimes.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
The Mardijkers in Jakarta
The Mardijkers in Jakarta I am writing in response to the article Tugu's preservation on paper only published on Nov. 20. I agree with Adolf Heuken that Tugu's people are not Portuguese offspring, but they are descendants of the Mardijkers.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Two minibuses set ablaze
Two minibuses set ablaze JAKARTA (JP): A mob in Cempaka Putih in Central Jakarta set ablaze two Metro minibuses on Monday afternoon after one of them fatally crushed a 14-year-old boy in the area."The first minibus plying the Pondok Kopi-Senen route hit Wisnu, a junior high school student, on Jl.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
President gives Australia the miss
President gives Australia the miss JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday said he would bypass Australia on his numerous trips abroad in the coming months, chiding Canberra of being "childish" in handling its relationship with Jakarta.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Xanana blames Wiranto for East Timor mayhem
Xanana blames Wiranto for East Timor mayhem JAKARTA (JP): East Timor independence leader Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao on Monday blamed former Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Wiranto for the destruction and violence that took place in his homeland following the Aug.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Customs seize Rp 2.09b in cash
Customs seize Rp 2.09b in cash TANGERANG (JP): Soekarno-Hatta International Airport customs and excise officials have foiled an attempt to ship cash worth Rp 2.09 billion (US$298,570) in Rp 50,000 notes to Singapore, an official said here on Saturday.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Visa International is ready for Y2K
Visa International is ready for Y2K JAKARTA (JP): Visa International assured Indonesian cardholders here on Monday they would have no difficulty using their Visa cards at the turn of the millennium.Visa Indonesia country manager Ellyana C.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Iranian attempts suicide
Iranian attempts suicide JAKARTA (JP): An Iranian man attempted suicide without any apparent motive in front of the Iran Embassy in Menteng subdistrict, Central Jakarta on Monday afternoon, witnesses and police said.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Japanese firms turn to RI
Japanese firms turn to RI TOKYO (Reuters): The number of Japanese firms investing in Indonesia has jumped since last month's presidential elections, Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp. said on Monday.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
City says despite aid Kramat Tunggak never shared profits
City says despite aid Kramat Tunggak never shared profits JAKARTA (JP): As controversy continues over the legality of the centralization of prostitution activities, the city administration said on Monday that businesses in the capital's oldest red-light district never paid income tax to the city.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Indonesia-Australia ties: What went wrong?
Indonesia-Australia ties: What went wrong?By Hal Hill and Chris Manning This is the first of two articles exploring the low ebb in the Jakarta and Canberra ties. CANBERRA (JP): As the Timor crisis deepened in 1999, relations between Australia and Indonesia soured, and then deteriorated seriously,...
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Silver, not gold, glitters in Balinese village
Silver, not gold, glitters in Balinese villageBy Mehru Jaffer CELUK, Bali (JP): Several decades ago, Wayan Rasning, 44, worked with gold. Now she works mostly with silver in Celuk, a Balinese village that has evolved into a prolific producer of jewelry over the years.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
S'pore tourist arrivals up
S'pore tourist arrivals up SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Tourist arrivals in Singapore jumped 21 percent higher in October from a year earlier, and edged 11 percent on year in the first 10 months of 1999, the Singapore Tourism Board said Monday.