Archive: 20 October 1999
71 articles found
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Oldest legislator thanks surgeons
Oldest legislator thanks surgeons JAKARTA (JP): The oldest House of Representatives legislator, Abdul Madjid, disclosed the reason why he was prepared to take the provisional speakership. His daughter Ratna Riantiarno, a noted stage actress, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that her 82-year-old...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Establishing a tradition of democracy
Establishing a tradition of democracy By Bramantyo Prijosusilo YOGYAKARTA (JP): To date, not one incident of state brutality which spilled citizens' blood has been brought to justice in a manner that satisfies the people's sense of right and wrong or fairness.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
AlamKulKul reopens in Bali
AlamKulKul reopens in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Local resort hotel group AlamResorts Indonesia will reopen on Oct. 25 its hotel resort property, the AlamKulKul, in Kuta Beach, Bali, following seven months of reconstruction work. Group owner Feisol Hashim said on Tuesday he had spent about US$1.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Rendra to stage 'Kereta Kencana'
Rendra to stage 'Kereta Kencana' JAKARTA (JP): Veteran playwright and poet W.S.Rendra is to stage his recycled work Kereta Kencana(the Golden Chariot) at the Jakarta Playhouse, starting tonight, Oct.20, to Oct.24.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Interfet and Indonesia to discuss Montael shooting
Interfet and Indonesia to discuss Montael shooting JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the International Force for East Timor (Interfet) Maj. Gen. Peter Cosgrove will meet with the Udayana Regional Military commander later this week to discuss the fatal Oct. 10 shooting in Montael, Antara reported.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
British Airways, Swiss Air stop Indonesian services
British Airways, Swiss Air stop Indonesian services JAKARTA (JP): Swiss Air and British Airways said on Tuesday they would suspend their Indonesian flights beginning from November due to a continued drop in revenue.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Nine infants die of malnutrition
Nine infants die of malnutrition BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Nine infants from eight villages in Banjarnegara regency have died of malnutrition over the past five months, regent Nurachmad said on Monday.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
East Timor's independence endorsed
East Timor's independence endorsed JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) approved on Tuesday to relinquish East Timor after 23 years under the Republic of Indonesia. Assembly commission B completed their deliberations of a draft decree repealing the 1978 decree which incorporated...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
New WTO rules might derail Vietnam-U.S. trade deal
New WTO rules might derail Vietnam-U.S. trade deal HANOI (Reuters): The possible adoption of tighter global trading rules over the next few years might scuttle a delayed trade pact between Vietnam and the United States if it remains stalled for much longer, sources close to the deal said.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
MPR endorses election of president, VP by vote
MPR endorses election of president, VP by vote JAKARTA (JP): For the first time in its 54-year history, the country will have its president and vice president elected by vote this year. The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) unanimously endorsed on Tuesday a decree stipulating that a presidential...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Heat to be turned up on rising terrorism
Heat to be turned up on rising terrorism UNITED NATIONS (AP): The UN Security Council is focusing the spotlight on the increase in global terrorism, with a fresh call for international cooperation to prevent terrorist acts and to bring perpetrators to justice.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
On freedom of the press
On freedom of the press The freedom granted to the press is President Habibie's main achievement. Uncensored news reporting and the emergence of many new publications are an indication of an adequate freedom of the press during his tenure.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Asia 'progressing' in gas development
Asia 'progressing' in gas development SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia is progressing well in developing its gas resources, despite last year's economic crisis, the head of Unocal Corp said in an interview. "The economic downturn stopped things for a while, but things are definitely happening and it will...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
West Sumatra gold mining
West Sumatra gold mining JAKARTA (JP): Four mining companies which commenced explorations in West Sumatra in 1997 were yet to report any significant discoveries, head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Syamsurizal Syafei told Antara on Tuesday "Heavy rain in the past...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Astra introduces new logo
Astra introduces new logo JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed Astra International has launched a new corporate logo symbolizing its developing business strategy, which is focussing on achieving full customer satisfaction. Astra's president Rini M.S.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Thou shalt not betray voters
Thou shalt not betray voters On Wednesday, our democratically elected People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), our top legislature, meets to elect the fourth president of the republic. To date, it is the only second democratic legislative body we have had.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Wednesday's MPR Schedule
Wednesday's MPR Schedule 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Nomination of presidential candidates 10.30 a.m. Administrative examination of presidential candidates; Candidates present their visions to MPR; Presidential election 7 p.m.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
RI-Aussie friendship
RI-Aussie friendship I have been following the news in the Australian media concerning events that have taken place in East Timor recently. I am concerned about the suffering of the Timorese people, and as an Australian, I am pleased that my government has sent soldiers to keep the peace and...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Autonomy promised for Aceh and Irian Jaya
Autonomy promised for Aceh and Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to quell secessionist sentiments, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ruled on Tuesday that the new government must confer special autonomy status on the oil and gas-rich Aceh province and the mineral-rich Irian Jaya province.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Reforming Indonesia's civil-military relations
Reforming Indonesia's civil-military relations The following is an excerpt from a paper submitted to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) by political science lecturers at the University of Indonesia and Gadjah Mada University, including F.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Bandung student dies of overdose
Bandung student dies of overdose BANDUNG: A university student was found dead on Monday of a suspected overdose of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine). Mohammad Zeni Zaelani, 23, was found inside the house of an elderly woman on Jl. Kiaracondong at 11:30 a.m. He was foaming at the mouth.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Assembly rejects Habibie's speech
Assembly rejects Habibie's speech JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) rejected on Wednesday an accountability report by outgoing President B.J. Habibie of his controversial 512-day tenure.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
How the Seats Stack Up
How the Seats Stack Up FACTION DPR ADDITIONS FROM TOTAL REGIONAL REPR. United Development 58 12 70 United Ummat Sovereignty 9 0 9 Indonesian Nationhood 12 2 14 Love the Nation Democratic Party 5 0 5 Interest Groups 0 65+8 73 National Awakening Party 51 6 57 Golkar Party of Reform 120 62 182 Reform...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
CBD office workers ready with contingency plans
CBD office workers ready with contingency plans JAKARTA (JP): Management and employees of offices located along trouble spots for street rallies on Jl. Sudirman and Jl. M.H. Thamrin in Central and South Jakarta are bracing for the worst-case scenario after the presidential election on Wednesday.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Two armed civilians shot dead in Aceh
Two armed civilians shot dead in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Two alleged rebels were shot dead by security personnel conducting a routine operation near the northern Aceh town of Lhokseumawe on Monday night. The alleged rebels, identified as Zulkifli, 25, and Saiful, 31, were residents of Tanah Luas...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
NU leaders accept Gus Dur's presidential bid
NU leaders accept Gus Dur's presidential bid JAKARTA (JP): Influential Muslim leaders signaled their approval of Abdurrahman Wahid's presidential candidacy on Tuesday, although they fell short of openly supporting his bid for the country's top post.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
The quest for legitimacy
The quest for legitimacy By Sidesh Kaul JAKARTA (JP): While President B.J. Habibie was presenting his accountability speech and defending his 16-month rule inside the Indonesian legislature, the country was once again in the grip of a fresh wave of student-led protests.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
ADB pledges to help E. Timor
ADB pledges to help E. Timor MANILA (AP): The Asian Development Bank pledged Tuesday to help the UN and the World Bank in rebuilding East Timor, which was ravaged by violence after voting to break free from Indonesia.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Most Asian stock markets close lower
Most Asian stock markets close lower HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stock markets closed lower Tuesday as investors waited nervously for the release of U.S. inflation data later in the day. Bucking the trend was the Jakarta Stock Exchange, where the key index surged 5.5 percent on expectations that B.J.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Jakarta could declare state of civil emergency
Jakarta could declare state of civil emergency JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso hinted on Tuesday that the city administration could declare a state of emergency under civilian rule if conditions in the capital following the presidential election on Wednesday and the vice presidential election on...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Habibie fever overwhelms Parepare locals
Habibie fever overwhelms Parepare locals By Jupriadi PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: With the presidential election imminent, the small town of Parepare is at the height of Habibie fever. Nowhere else in the archipelago could you find 10,400 of the staunchest supporters of President B.J. Habibie.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Bali: The exotic island made to order
Bali: The exotic island made to order By Michael Hitchcock AN ARTICLE in a lifestyle magazine neatly summed up the mix of attractions that makes Bali an irresistible destination: "guests" (never tourists) stay in a "traditional Balinese house" (in reality, a luxurious villa with ensuite bathrooms,...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Children die from malnutrition in C. Java
Children die from malnutrition in C. Java JAKARTA (JP): Four children recently died of malnutrition in Pekalongan regency, Central Java, regent Harsono said. The deaths prompted the local government to order village officials to improve health services in their respective villages.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Ballboys protest at tourney over their unpaid allowances
Ballboys protest at tourney over their unpaid allowances JAKARTA (JP): Protests overshadowed the second day of the Indonesia Women's Circuit C4 on Tuesday when several ballboys and umpires demanded their allowances from tournaments last week.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Presidential race stirs housemaid
Presidential race stirs housemaid JAKARTA (JP): While politicians are negotiating, and to some extent fighting, over the next president at the People's Consultative Assembly, ordinary people are feeling the excitement. A housemaid of former Cabinet minister Siswono Yudohusodo is one of them.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Three drown in Talang River
Three drown in Talang River SEMARANG: Three fishermen from Gayamsari district drowned when the level of Talang River rose suddenly on Monday afternoon. Witnesses identified the three locals as Widodo, 27, Arif, 19, and Sugiarto, 17. They said a sudden torrent of river water swept the three away.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Survey says Reebok producers improve conditions
Survey says Reebok producers improve conditions STOUGHTON, Mass. (Reuters): Athletic shoemaker Reebok International Ltd., said Monday two factories in Indonesia had improved conditions for their workers after a company-sponsored probe revealed labor shortcomings.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
New State Policy Guidelines approved
New State Policy Guidelines approved JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) approved on Tuesday the State Policy Guidelines for the period 1999 to 2004, with a focus on developing the supremacy of law, good governance and lifting the country from the economic crisis.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Exhibitions * Cartoon Exhibition: Kartun untuk Demokrasi, at Taman Budaya Bandung (Dago Tea House), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Oct. 29. * Photo Exhibition by Wim Wenders, at Galeri Soemardja, Art and Design Faculty of ITB, Jl. Ganesha 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 20.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
PSSI plans to host Asia Cup soccer prequalifying round
PSSI plans to host Asia Cup soccer prequalifying round JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is scheduled to host the prequalifying round of the Asia Cup next month if the political situation allows the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) to stage the tournament.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
The joy of shopping amid busy sessions
The joy of shopping amid busy sessions JAKARTA (JP): What is Jakarta's newest shopping spot? Surprisingly, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) building, where one can indulge in a bit of window shopping during breaks in the lengthy deliberations of the General Session.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Who will it be?
Who will it be? On Thursday morning, one of these three people will find themselves as Indonesia's fourth president. B.J. Habibie Nominated by : Golkar Party of Reform faction Last Position: incumbent President Close friends describe Habibie as being rational, astute in business and humble.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 19, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,749.00 7,827.00 Australian dollar 1 4,998.11 5,052.33 Austrian schilling 1 608.93 615.62 Belgian franc 1 207.71 209.99 Brunei dollar 1 4,619.92 4,669.21 Canadian dollar 1 5,186.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
1945 Constitution amendments approved
1945 Constitution amendments approved JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) agreed on Thursday to amend 10 articles in the 1945 Constitution to curtail powers of the president. The most noteworthy amendment, and also the main demand of the country's reform movement, is a limit on...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Don't let Australia have its way
Don't let Australia have its way From Rakyat Merdeka The incident in Matoaen village on the East Nusa Tenggara-East Timor border on Oct. 10, 1999, reflects the excessive and arbitrary stance of the Australian troops who are part of the Interfet multinational forces in East Timor.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Indonesians unwilling to resolve differences
Indonesians unwilling to resolve differences Indonesia has lurched into democracy with all the confusion entailed. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono writes about a few valuable lessons to be learned from the experience.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Physical health vital
Physical health vital From Republika According to Mrs. Sri Hardani Amir Machmud, wife of former chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly the late Amir Machmud, Abdurrahman Wahid, better known as Gus Dur, does not meet the requirement of being physically healthy, which is set for a...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Eight more killed in Ambon
Eight more killed in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: Residents in Air Selobar, Pohon Mangga district in Ambon demanded that the marine troops quit the clash-torn city soon for several violations. Local figures Karim Kahayaan and Mohdar Mukadar asked Lt.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Forex reserves rise slightly
Forex reserves rise slightly JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose by US$51.90 million to $16.10 billion as of Oct. 15, from $16.04 billion in the previous week, Bank Indonesia (BI) said on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Talk Show 8:55 Newsbreak 9:00 General Session of MPR (live) 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Students' Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 General...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Do MPR members have weak legs?
Do MPR members have weak legs? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): I understand more clearly now than ever the meaning of the Dutch proverb which says Het zijn sterke benen die de weelde kunnen dragen. "It is only strong legs that can bear the weight of luxuries.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
PDI-P officials deny revolution calls
PDI-P officials deny revolution calls JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) denied on Tuesday they were urging party supporters to wage a revolution if PDI Perjuangan chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri failed to win the presidency.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
MPR picks old-fashioned way of voting
MPR picks old-fashioned way of voting JAKARTA (JP): High-tech phobia is probably the most appropriate description for why hundreds of millions of rupiah worth of electronic voting panels have been shunned at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Ujungpandang reverts to Makassar
Ujungpandang reverts to Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): After struggling for 28 years, residents of the South Sulawesi capital of Ujungpandang can now once again proudly call themselves Makassarese. The official reversion in the name to Makassar was stipulated in Government Decree No.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
WB urges tough measures for RI's quick recovery
WB urges tough measures for RI's quick recovery SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia needs stronger economic reforms even with the best government in place if it wishes to quickly recover from financial crisis, the World Bank senior vice- president said Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Malaysian NGO journal faces printer obstacle
Malaysian NGO journal faces printer obstacle KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian rights group said on Tuesday it could not publish the latest issue of its magazine because printers had been pressured not to handle it.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Landslide kills two
Landslide kills two BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Two people were killed and 23 houses were swept away in a landslide caused by heavy storms in Banyumas and Banjarnegara regencies on Sunday and Monday. The two fatalities, Darmi, 60, and her grandson Sutono, 8, were killed when the support poles of...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Gus Dur takes time-out for sleep
Gus Dur takes time-out for sleep JAKARTA (JP): The days and nights of the People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) General Session have absorbed the energy of legislators, including noted Muslim leader and presidential candidate Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
RI goat meat in demand
RI goat meat in demand JAKARTA (JP): Traders in Malaysia and Singapore have expressed strong interest in importing goat and lamb meat from Indonesia, Director General for Farming Sofjan Sudradjat told Antara on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 19, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 35,000 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 325 25 277,000...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Asian bankers call for accelerated restructuring
Asian bankers call for accelerated restructuring SINGAPORE (AFP): Bank and financial restructuring efforts deemed crucial to the overall Asian recovery have barely begun and the region's governments are partly to blame, top bankers said Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Stocks, rupiah close higher on Habibie's dimming hopes
Stocks, rupiah close higher on Habibie's dimming hopes JAKARTA (JP): Share prices and the rupiah gained ground on Tuesday in active trading following a decision by Armed Forces chief Gen. Wiranto's refusal to run as President B.J. Habibie's running mate in the elections this week.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Festival tells govt to care for culture
Festival tells govt to care for culture JAKARTA (JP): The month-long Nusantara Cultural Festival closed on Tuesday with an urgent message to the new president and government to pay serious attention to social and cultural issues. The venue for the closing of the festival -- held from Sept. 9 to Oct.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
DPR receives PwC's full audit report
DPR receives PwC's full audit report JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Indonesian top lawmakers welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the Supreme Court to allow the release of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) audit report on the multibillion rupiah Bank Bali...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Military steps up patrols of key north coast artery
Military steps up patrols of key north coast artery SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): With mounting tension ahead of Wednesday's presidential election, Central Java Diponegoro Military commander Maj. Gen. Bibit Waluyo asked residents, particularly Megawati supporters, not to block the strategic North...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Museum * Empu Tantular Museum, Jl. Taman Mayangkara No. 6, Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church Services * Surabaya International Christian Fellowship: Protestant church service in English, at Hotel Shangri-La, Jl. May. Jend.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Street rallies continue ahead of crucial election
Street rallies continue ahead of crucial election JAKARTA (JP): Tension in the capital rose on Tuesday as mass rallies clogged major thoroughfares 24 hours ahead of the momentous presidential election. Although the capital has been free of clashes for the past four days, many Jakartans fear that...
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
KONI to offer help to sports organizations
KONI to offer help to sports organizations JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) research and development division is offering assistance to colleagues in sports organizations to improve national athletes' performances.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Mass media campaigns needed to combat smoking addiction
Mass media campaigns needed to combat smoking addiction JAKARTA (Antara): A young man fishes out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and, as a gesture of friendship, offers the "coffin nails" to everyone around him. This is a very common scene.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Campaign to help children launched
Campaign to help children launched By Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): The government launched on Tuesday a nationwide campaign to raise Rp 3 billion (US$400,000) to help some 30,000 undernourished children, most of them under two years old.
Wed, 20 Oct 1999, 07:00 WIB
Thai and U.S. army exercises
Thai and U.S. army exercises BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand and the United States have begun military exercises near the border with Myanmar, close to where incursions by Myanmar troops took place, senior Thai army sources said on Tuesday.