Court set to decide Sempati case in July JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court will hand down a
verdict on July 5 on dissolved private airline PT Sempati Air's
bankruptcy petition, the airline's lawyer said on Thursday. More ...
Tricky trap for Megawati I am writing in response to Willem Oltmans letter of June 2.If you declare yourself a friend of Sukarno, Indonesia's first
president, having known him intimately (so you say), you should
not insult his daughter. More ...
Maspion predicts higher exports JAKARTA (JP): Widely diversified Maspion Group expects higher
export earnings this year thanks to a growing demand for its
household electronics appliance, the company's senior executive
said on Thursday. More ...
Bakrie to complete debt restructuring in September JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified PT Bakrie & Brothers is
set to complete the restructuring of its US$1.02 billion debt in
September this year, the business group's top executive said here
on Thursday. More ...
Why is KPU so slow? The General Elections Commission (KPU), whose vote-counting
has been painfully slow, seems to be at a loss as to how to
improve its operations. More ...
Pertamina admits to halting additive imports JAKARTA (JP): After more than two months of silence, state oil
and gas company Pertamina acknowledged on Thursday to halting the
import of Detergent III Plus, an important additive in fuel for
motor vehicles, since April 1. More ...
Hospital refuses sick children BOGOR (JP): A doctor at a community health center in
Mulyaharja village here said on Thursday nearby Ciawi General
Hospital recently refused to admit children suffering from
marasmus due to a lack of funds for the free medical treatment
program. More ...
20% of bad debts 'cannot be restructured' JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank
Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Eko S. Budianto projected on Thursday
that some 20 percent, or Rp 46 trillion of the Rp 230 trillion
(US$32. More ...
Court delays bankruptcy claim against Fiskaragung JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court delayed on Thursday
the first hearing on the bankruptcy petition jointly filed by 10
foreign creditors against publicly listed salt producer PT
Fiskaragung Perkasa. More ...
Gripes greet low visitor turnout at tourism expo KUTA, Bali (JP): The Bali Tourism Expo, held here as part of
the first annual Bali Travel Mart (BTM), has not succeeded in
attracting visitors, with some vendors attributing it to a lack
of promotion by the organizer. More ...
No end to Algeria's agonyBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Before the end of June, the rubber-stamp Algerian
parliament will pass an amnesty for the military wing of the
Islamic Salvation Front (FIS), the party whose looming victory in
a free election in 1992 triggered a military coup and a seven-
year ... More ...
TV programsTodayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings
6:00 News: Two Hours Only
8:00 Children's Songs
8:30 Documentary
9:00 Music
10:00 Interval
2:00 p.m. More ...
PBSI uses motivational trainer for juniors JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to improve the performance of its
junior players, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has
invited a motivational trainer in to encourage younger shuttlers
ahead of international tournaments. More ...
Rival East Timor factions to start new peace talks DILI, East Timor (JP): The second round of peace talks between
disputing factions in East Timor will begin this weekend in
Jakarta with 30 members from both the prointegration and
proindependence camps, including 1996 Nobel Peace Prize ... More ...
Indonesia travel mart on scheduleBy I. Christianto NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Following the Bali Travel Mart here from
June 22 to June 26, Indonesia will hold the annual Travel
Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) for the sixth time in September as
scheduled. More ...
Regent urges end of drugs trade MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Sikka Regent Paulus Moa urged all
parties to help stop the distribution of illegal drugs here
following the arrest of a number of locals involved in the use
and distribution of ecstasy and shabu-shabu, which is an
amphetamine-derivative. More ...
Government reviews incentives for gas producers JAKARTA (JP): A top official at the Ministry of Mines and
Energy announced on Thursday the government had reviewed a
planned incentive package for the country's natural gas
producers, following approval of the intergovernmental fiscal
balance law by ... More ...
Street justice gaining popularity JAKARTA (JP): The continuing series of brutal mob killings of
suspected criminals by residents in the capital has stunned many
people. More ...
Suwandi grabs a spot in the SEA Games team JAKARTA (JP): Men's singles player Suwandi ensured a place in
the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games team after two victories on
the second day of the national selection at Kemayoran Tennis
Center. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat
Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend.
Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6
p.m., until June 30. More ...
Telkom-1 satellite launch may be delayed JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom has not received formal notification
from European space launcher Arianespace concerning a possible
delay in the launch of its Telkom-1 satellite, a company
spokesperson said on Thursday. More ...
Questioning of editors in Ghalib case blasted JAKARTA (JP): The police summons of three senior newspaper
editors for questioning regarding the defamation charges lodged
by former attorney general Andi Ghalib against executives of the
Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) received strong criticism ... More ...
Elections body membership valid until 2003: Syarwan JAKARTA (JP): The government gave its guarantee on Thursday
that all 53 members of the General Elections Commission (KPU)
would serve their full terms until 2003. More ...
Habibie believes economy starting on road to recovery JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie said on Thursday
Indonesia's recession-hit economy was rising from its nadir and
heading toward recovery. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 24, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Amien Rais ready for presidency despite party's loss JAKARTA (JP): National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais
has retracted his decision to withdraw from the race for
presidency, citing an advantage he may take in the much
anticipated deadlock in the presidential election. More ...
Reforming education with an eye to democracyBy Nirwan Idrus JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia played center stage on Monday, June 7.
The whole world watched the general election on that day, claimed
to be Indonesia's first real democratic election in four decades. More ...
UNAMET impartiality? Preparations for direct balloting in East Timor to determine
whether the East Timorese will remain integrated with Indonesia
or become independent have been going on intensively, involving
both the United Nations Assistance Mission in East Timor (UNAMET)
and the Indonesian ... More ...
Time for Golkar to be in oppositionBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Uncertainties about a new government have
emerged in the aftermath of a successful election. More ...
HSBC, Hasko sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
(HSBC) Indonesia early this week signed an agreement with panel
wood manufacturer Hasko Group to provide cash management
financial services. More ...
Consortium seeks to write off Games debt JAKARTA (JP): The underwriting consortium for the 19th
Southeast Asian (SEA) Games have urged high-ranking officials to
ask President B.J. Habibie to take over its Rp 35 billion
(US$522,388) debt to the State Secretary. More ...
Habibie's trip to Aceh 'a failure' JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said on
Thursday that President B.J. Habibie's visit to the troubled Aceh
areas in March was "a failure"."The President's trip... More ...
Would-be councilors vow to wage war against KKN JAKARTA (JP): Executives of political parties' Jakarta
chapters which have gained enough votes to secure seats in the
City Council vowed on Thursday to rid the city administration of
corruption, collusion and nepotism. More ...
Cash rewards given to poll committee JAKARTA (JP): While most of its counterparts are still
debating poll results in their areas, the North Sulawesi
elections committee has seen its hard work pay off. More ...
Water needed in drought-hit districts WONOGIRI, Central Java: Residents in the districts of
Pracimantoro and Giritontro face a shortage of clean water, an
official said.Budisena said residents had forwarded requests for clean water
to be sent to the districts. More ...
Plan for new military commands evokes caution JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said on
Thursday it would be "very cautious" in supporting the plan to
establish eight new military commands throughout the country."It is not clear what the objectives are. More ...
Fatal fire kills family of five BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A family died in a fire in
Banjar Selatan district here on Thursday, Antara new agency
reported.The fire broke out at 1 a.m. in the densely populated district
where H. Abdul Gani and his family resided. More ...
Police question model Sophia as witness JAKARTA (JP): Movie and television star Sophia Latjuba was
summoned by the National Police Headquarters on Thursday and
questioned for five hours as a witness in a police investigation
into alleged violations of the press' code of ethics by ... More ...
Prospective groom caught for robbery TANGERANG (JP): Police have arrested a man for allegedly
taking part in a mugging with two accomplices -- and using his
share of the money to pay for his wedding. More ...
Car import tariff, tax revised JAKARTA (JP): The government on Thursday restructured taxes
and import tariffs on automobiles, claiming the changes could
lower the showroom prices of small sedans by 9.8 percent and
small pickups by 7.5 percent. More ...
Watch out! Golkar maneuver We all agree that we have made a great mistake letting the New
Era abuse power and control this country for more than 32 years
and yet again we nearly get trapped by a maneuver. More ...
What if Megawati fails to become next president?By M.M. Bhoernomo KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Who will be elected the next
president? This is the question of most interest after the polls. More ...
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