Archive: 3 March 2000
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Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police question PDI's Buttu, Alex as suspects
Police question PDI's Buttu, Alex as suspects JAKARTA (JP): National Police detectives questioned former Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) secretary-general Buttu R. Hutapea and PDI executive board member Alex Widya Siregar on Thursday morning as suspects in the bloody takeover of party headquarters on July 27, 1996. Col.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police catch illegal loggers
Police catch illegal loggers JAMBI, Jambi: Eleven men were detained and hundreds of logs were seized by police during a raid on illegal loggers at Berbak National Park here on Thursday. Jambi Police chief Col. Ngusman Fua'dy was quoted by Antara as saying on Thursday the police detained 11 men but were still looking for the mastermind behind the lumber theft. "We are trying to arrest the man that runs the illegal business," Ngusman said.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Education ministry restarts assistance to needy students
Education ministry restarts assistance to needy students JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education has decided to continue with need-based scholarships after being appropriated an additional Rp 600 billion (US$80 million) in the newly approved 2000 budget. The ministry in a statement here on Thursday said it would maintain its program of financial assistance to 135,730 university students and 3.9 million school students across the country.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
UMNO begins crucial meetings
UMNO begins crucial meetings KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's ruling party began on Thursday a month of local-level meetings which will help decide the future leadership of the party and the country. The Tawau division of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) nominated Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as party president and his deputy Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as deputy president.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bumi Modern resumes trading
Bumi Modern resumes trading JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) lifted the suspension of share trading on property firm PT Bumi Modern after the company clarified controversial issues related to its planned rights issue. The JSX said the property company had declared it would accept responsibility for any legal implications that may arise from its rights issue. JSX halted trading in the company's shares on Feb.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rival drivers brawl over rides
Rival drivers brawl over rides BANDUNG: A melee erupted between Damri intercity bus drivers and drivers of illegal public transportation vehicles on Thursday morning, causing the destruction of at least four vehicles. The brawl was a spillover of discord between the two groups, which ply the same route. The Damri drivers claim the other drivers are illegally running public transportation services by using small minivans. The clash lasted about two hours and left hundreds of commuters stranded.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna adds new machines
Sampoerna adds new machines JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette producer PT HM Sampoerna said on Thursday it would add three more twin-wrap machines this year for its A-Mild brand production line. Marketing director Surja S. Handoko said only the company's A International, A King and Dji Sam Soe Filter previously used the twin-wrap procedure.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah goes back to basics
Muhammadiyah goes back to basics YOGYAKARTA (JP): The demise of the New Order authoritarian regime has inspired Muhammadiyah, the country's second largest Islamic organization, to replace Pancasila state ideology with Islam in its statute. Muhammadiyah secretary-general Muchlas Abror told a news conference here on Thursday the crucial change would be proposed during the organization's 45th congress in Jakarta from July 8 to July 11.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Historic chance for RI's military
Historic chance for RI's military By M. D. Nalapat GURGAON, India (JP): Despite the appalling mistake of permitting East Timor to break away just when the rest of the country was on the threshold of democracy, Indonesia is likely to emerge as a major strategic player in Asia, together with China, Japan and India. However, this is possible only if the country retains the moderate, inclusivist Pancasila philosophy of first president Sukarno, and returns from its flirtation with radicalism.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Women's lib, at last?
Women's lib, at last? I read with glee, as did my Indonesian wife, the article on page 2 of The Jakarta Post's Wednesday edition entitled "R.I. signs UN protocol on women's rights," specifically the section which stated "to protect the sociocultural rights of women." Are we then correct to assume that as of signing the protocol on Feb.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur to revise justice system
Gus Dur to revise justice system JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Thursday he would revamp Jakarta's justice system, including replacing corrupt judges with honest ones in the capital's five district courts, as part of efforts to create legal certainty for investors. "The five courts in Jakarta will be filled with so-called honest judges.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
CMNP to pay bond interest as scheduled
CMNP to pay bond interest as scheduled JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed toll road operator PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) pledged on Thursday to pay the interest on its U.S. dollar and rupiah-denominated bonds in August as initially scheduled. Newly appointed finance director Ilham W. Siregar said that the interest amounted to Rp 54 billion, based on the assumption of an exchange rate of Rp 8,000 per U.S. dollar. "We're determined to pay the interest charge in August ...
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Terrorizing phone calls
Terrorizing phone calls From Pikiran Rakyat Following the disappearance a month ago of our daughter Neng Yunengsih (Yuni), who is in grade two at a private school in Bandung, we have received numerous telephone calls from unidentified people about our loss. Yuni disappeared on Jan. 31. Searches have been conducted of various places such as hospitals, the police station and other areas which soothsayers claim Yuni visited. Some have said they have seen her, but only for a few moments.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Nabila Florist
Nabila Florist I am deeply disappointed by the service of Nabila Florist. On Feb. 10, 2000, I ordered a floral wreath via facsimile to Canada, where it was still Feb. 9 as Indonesian time is 15 hours ahead. The flowers were to arrive in Canada on Feb. 10 in the afternoon. Given the availability of facsimile, telephone and the Internet, I did not quite understand the florist's employee's explanations that two days were required for the delivery, i.e. on Feb. 12.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Authorities told to halt 'becak' raids
Authorities told to halt 'becak' raids JAKARTA (JP): An executive at the National Commission on Human Rights urged the city administration on Thursday to temporarily halt its operations to clear becak (pedicabs) from the capital and settle the problem through arbitration. "The commission will facilitate a meeting between the disputing parties. It should be convened in the near future," Bambang W.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Street singer stabs passengers
Street singer stabs passengers JAKARTA (JP): A street singer was detained on Thursday by Central Jakarta Police officers for allegedly injuring two bus passengers in an attempt to get even with them, an officer said. "Marsuni, 25, was involved in a dispute with Pieter Parihala and Martin, as the three were trying to get off the bus at the same time at the Senen bus terminal in Central Jakarta," Second Lt. Indra said.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
World migration tops 120 million, says ILO report
World migration tops 120 million, says ILO report JAKARTA (JP): Far from reducing international migration flows -- by moving products instead of people -- globalization will give rise to increased migration pressures in the years ahead, the International Labour Office (ILO) said in a report made available to The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
3-in-1 traffic policy back in gear
3-in-1 traffic policy back in gear JAKARTA (JP): While in search of a suitable system to handle traffic problems during rush hours, Governor Sutiyoso instructed the City Traffic and Land Transportation Agency on Thursday to reenact the temporarily suspended three-in-one policy in the city's restricted areas. "An evaluation of the three-in-one policy was held because it has encouraged children to serve as traffic jockeys," city spokesman Muhayat said at City Hall.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Creditors to decide Comexindo fate soon
Creditors to decide Comexindo fate soon JAKARTA (JP): Foreign and local creditors of PT Tirtamas Comexindo will meet soon to decide the fate of the heavily indebted general trading company. Jamaslin Purba from Hotman Paris & Partners law firm, which represents Tirtamas Comexindo, said here on Thursday the creditors would vote on March 13 whether to approve the company's debt restructuring proposal.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
President guns for more police personnel
President guns for more police personnel JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Thursday he would not rest in his efforts to strengthen the National Police to 600,000 officers, three times the current number of personnel. "There are 200,000 police officers nationwide today, which is not even 1 percent of the nation's population.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Philippine export growth suffers stark slowdown in January
Philippine export growth suffers stark slowdown in January MANILA, Philippines (AP): Lower demand for electronics products caused export growth in the Philippines to slow sharply in January to 4.8 percent from 16.7 percent in December, the statistics office said Thursday. January exports totaled US$2.705 billion, up from US$2.581 billion a year earlier, the government said.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Inghie Kwik denies selling state assets at PT HTP
Inghie Kwik denies selling state assets at PT HTP JAKARTA (JP): Inghie Kwik, a son of Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie, denied on Thursday being involved in the sale of state assets to Hutchison Port Holdings, as implied by Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Laksamana Sukardi on Wednesday.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Actors Unlimited draws Bandung crowds with Fo's 'Anarchist'
Actors Unlimited draws Bandung crowds with Fo's 'Anarchist' By Wawan S. Husin BANDUNG (JP): On Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, Actors Unlimited of Bandung staged Dario Fo's 1970 play Accidental Death of an Anarchist at CCF Bandung. The two-day performance played to full houses despite the rainy evenings and other performances, such as those by the National Young Musicians in Taman Budaya Bandung on the same nights. The play -- produced by Fo in l970 -- begins with Inspector Bertozzo (Fathul A.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
BI to name bond market makers next month
BI to name bond market makers next month JAKARTA (JP): Over five foreign and local financial entities have expressed interest in becoming market makers of the government's bonds, according to Bank Indonesia's senior official. Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda S. Goeltom said on Thursday the central bank expected to appoint several of the short-listed candidates in April.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Damura prize money to be reduced
Damura prize money to be reduced JAKARTA (JP): PT Mutiara Mandala Mahardhika (3M) will reduce the percentage of prize money in its fund raising program called Damura (the People's Fund for Sports) and instead contribute more toward sports development.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Abdullah to lead special Aceh team
Abdullah to lead special Aceh team JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid disclosed on Thursday his plan to appoint former politician Abdullah Puteh to head a government special team to resolve the Aceh issue. Speaking in a meeting with a group of visiting Dutch businessmen here, the President praised Abdullah as a hard worker whose integrity was trusted by Aceh people. The President was confident his choice could be accepted by all parties in the conflict.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
KONI to meet state enterprise's officials
KONI to meet state enterprise's officials JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) secretary general, Rudolf S. Warouw, said on Thursday he would invite director of the state-owned PT Perusahaan Gas Negara, Qoyum A. Tjandranegara, to discuss the state enterprises donation for sports development.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thailand worried about Wa move
Thailand worried about Wa move BANGKOK (AP): The Thai government has expressed concern to Myanmar that the planned relocation of tens of thousands of ethnic minority villagers in opium-growing areas in northeastern Myanmar will increase drug problems in Thailand, the Thai state news agency reported on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 2 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Legislators hail pay raise for senior officials
Legislators hail pay raise for senior officials JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives' legislators patted themselves on their backs on Thursday as they endorsed increased salaries for themselves and senior state officials. The resounding approval was in stark contrast to the rumbles of discontent when it was initially discovered that hefty pay rises were planned for top government officials. Formal approval came during a plenary session at the House to endorse the 2000 State Budget.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Parking in Senen
Parking in Senen From Media Indonesia On Feb. 24, my friend and I entered the Atrium Senen parking lot around 6 p.m. I parked my black Honda Grand Impressa motorcycle with license plate number B 5860 KR. I was rushing to dusk prayer, but I did not forget to lock the handlebars. I did not feel any anxiety as there seemed to be good security provided by the security guards and even from the police, at least at that time. An hour later, I decided to go home and went straight to the parking lot.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian men's singles players exit from Futures
Indonesian men's singles players exit from Futures JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's mens singles players failed in the second round of the US$15,000 Indonesia F2 Futures at the Kemayoran tennis center, Central Jakarta, on Thursday. Febi Widhiyanto, a member of the country's Davis Cup team, fought hard but had to bow out to Zbynek Mlynarik of Austria 6-4, 1-6, 6-2. Mlynarik, who upset top seed Alsam Qureshi of Pakistan Wednesday, will face Kwon Oh-hee of South Korea.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tourism expo opens in Bali
Tourism expo opens in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 local and overseas companies are participating in the second Food, Hotel and Tourism exhibition that opened in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Thursday. The exhibition was officially opened by State Minister of Tourism and Arts Djailani Hidayat. It will feature a seminar on trends in international cooking and a chef competition, which will be judged by a panel of international chefs.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Strike continues at Bali hotel
Strike continues at Bali hotel NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Hundreds of employees of Melia Bali Hotel continued their strike for the second day on Thursday, demanding the dismissal of four hotel executives whom they accuse of mistreating the staff. About 680 workers "occupied" the five-star hotel by holding a sit-down throughout the day and refusing to serve any guests. Guests at the 500-room hotel were moved to neighboring hotels. They had been transferred by tour agents since Wednesday night.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 2, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 -50 36,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 625 -75 5,511,000 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 -50 258,000 Alter Abadi 300 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 900 -50 26,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 400 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,025 -125 2,135,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Budget fails to win over economists
Budget fails to win over economists JAKARTA (JP): Economists expressed concern over the country's April-December 2000 state budget, which was approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday, especially in view of the large spending on fuel subsidy and an over-optimistic revenue target.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Irresponsible bus company
Irresponsible bus company From Bisnis Indonesia My wife, our three children and I survived an accident on Jan. 12 in which a Muncul bus traveling in the direction of Solo crashed into a truck. Seventeen people died in the crash in Subang, Indramayu, West Java. We are lucky; we escaped death. However, our 7-year-old child had to be treated at Saint Carolus Hospital in Jakarta for fracture to the front part of his skull.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mozambique, an historical calamity
Mozambique, an historical calamity President Clinton recently praised Mozambique as the fastest growing economy in Africa. The words were barely out of his mouth before the rain of Cyclone Eline began to fall. The savage cruelty which lies behind the terrible pictures of families clinging with their belongings to tree tops is that in the last 10 years, Mozambique had emerged as one of Africa's most striking success stories.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
WB to sharply cut funds for Asia
WB to sharply cut funds for Asia SINGAPORE (AP): The World Bank plans to drastically cut loans to Asian countries this year, now that the region is recovering from its economic crisis, the bank's former top official in Asia said Thursday. Over the past two years, the World Bank has lent roughly $20 billion to countries in the Asia-Pacific region, said Jean-Michel Severino, the bank's former vice president for East Asia and the Pacific.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Car theft suspect nabbed
Car theft suspect nabbed TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Police detectives have arrested the suspected leader of a notorious car theft syndicate that has been operating in the country's main cities. Police arrested Heppy Kinan alias Yopi or Eyet, 48, at his rented house in Cirendeu of Ciputat district, Tangerang Police chief detective Capt. Rahmad Wibowo said on Thursday. Five Toyota Kijang vans, four Isuzu Panther vans, one Suzuki Escudo and a BMW 320i sedan were seized as evidence.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dam water damaged farms: Cambodia
Dam water damaged farms: Cambodia PHNOM PENH (Reuters): Hundreds of farms in northeastern Cambodia were damaged when water from a hydro-electric dam in neighboring Vietnam was unexpectedly released, Cambodian officials said on Thursday. The release of water several days ago from the dam on the Se San river, which flows from southern Vietnam into Cambodia's Rattanakiri province, resulted in the loss of livestock and damage to homes and fields, the officials said.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Defendant rearrested for alleged drug smuggling
Defendant rearrested for alleged drug smuggling JAKARTA (JP): Robbery defendant Reza Firmansyah was arrested late on Wednesday for the second time for an alleged attempt to smuggle approximately one ounce of marijuana into the Central Jakarta District Court compound. "The defendant was arrested at the district court's detention house for alleged possession of approximately one ounce of marijuana," First Sgt. Pardjiman, a police officer assigned to the district court, said on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Motorola joins Expo 2000
Motorola joins Expo 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The U.S.-based mobile telecommunications company PT Motorola Indonesia is showing off an array of new technology and products at the Indonesian Expo 2000 currently being held at the Jakarta Fair Ground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Carmel resounds with 'Indonesia Raya'
Mt. Carmel resounds with 'Indonesia Raya' Text and photos by Oei Eng Goan HAIFA, Israel (JP): Despite the absence of diplomatic ties between the two countries, some Indonesian culture, including the national anthem and a number of folk songs, seem to be quite popular in Israel. For example, Indonesians who visit Mount Carmel may hear their national anthem, Indonesia Raya (Great Indonesia), resound from the hill overlooking Israel's chief port of Haifa and the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Alleged big-time thief arrested
Alleged big-time thief arrested BOGOR (JP): Cileungsi Police have arrested an alleged long- time thief named Rohman, alias Gobang, 32, who has been on their wanted list since September last year. Bogor Police chief Lt. Col. Ade Husen and Cileungsi Police chief First Lt. Sartono said Gobang was arrested after police raided his house in Kembang Kuning village, Cileungsi district.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Korean stocks surge but bleeding continues in RI
Korean stocks surge but bleeding continues in RI HONG KONG (AP): Asian stock markets went on some wild up-and- down rides Thursday, with South Korean shares rallying 8 percent and Australian prices setting a record - while red ink splashed through the exchanges in Indonesia and Malaysia. In Tokyo, the region's biggest market, shares fell slightly after a recent rally pushed prices to levels unseen in years.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dengue cases cause concern at hospitals
Dengue cases cause concern at hospitals JAKARTA (JP): Hospital officials warned on Thursday that a severe outbreak of dengue fever could strike the city, with many recently admitted patients in the advanced hemorrhagic stage of the disease. Spokeswoman of St.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP seeks more US aid for Mayon area
RP seeks more US aid for Mayon area MANILA (AFP): A Philippine official on Thursday appealed for more U.S. government assistance to tens of thousands of people displaced by the erupting Mayon volcano. The U.S. embassy has already pledged tents and other U.S. military field equipment but Manila would need more, Executive Secretary Ronaldo Zamora, President Joseph Estrada's chief aide, said in a statement. Mayon started erupting last week, displacing 83,000 people as of last count.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Agus vows to do his best as new Kostrad chief
Agus vows to do his best as new Kostrad chief JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Army Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) chief Maj. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah played down critics who questioned his eligibility for the post. Agus said on Thursday before attending a dialog between Army top brass and retired generals, that it was not he who assessed his capability to become Kostrad chief, a strategic post viewed as a stepping stone to the Army chief of staff position.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Six city officials identified in graft to tune of Rp 14.55b
Six city officials identified in graft to tune of Rp 14.55b JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office revealed on Thursday that six city officials had been implicated in corrupt practices between 1994 and 1999, costing the city more than Rp 14.55 billion (about US$ 1.9 million) in losses. "We have investigated the cases and will send the dossiers to the courts for prosecution," head of Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Lukman Bachmid said in a hearing with city councilors.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
2000 budget approved
2000 budget approved The House of Representatives has once again demonstrated that it is no longer the rubber stamp for every government policy as it was for the past 30 years. The House approved the 2000 state budget plan on Thursday only after more than one month of vigorous debates and only after making many substantial changes in the final version of the budget.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Volkswagen begins local production in Thailand
Volkswagen begins local production in Thailand BANGKOK (DPA): Volkswagen Thursday started local assembly of VW Passat and Audi A6 passenger cars with a modest sales target of 2,000 luxury cars this year, executives said. Local production of the two car models began less than a year after VW signed an assembly contract with Thailand's Yontrakit Group in April last year.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
DuPont sees good business
DuPont sees good business JAKARTA (JP): Chemical company DuPont said its business in Indonesia had developed very well during the past years with revenues growing by 50 percent during 1999. President of DuPont ASEAN Roger Moore said here on Wednesday that the company booked nearly US$90 million in export revenues from its chemical manufacturing business in Indonesia last year. He said DuPont's 1999 business growth in Indonesia was the highest in Southeast Asia.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Japan urged to open doors
Japan urged to open doors KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad urged Japan Thursday to open its doors wider to imports from Southeast Asia now its economy was recovering. "As Asia's leading economy, we look to Japan to assume a natural leading role by facilitating our access to its market," he said at a management seminar linking 500 participants in Kuala Lumpur, Osaka and Thailand.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Three men apprehended for gang rape
Three men apprehended for gang rape JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives arrested on Thursday three suspects over the Tuesday gang rape of 20-year-old Ti, a mute and almost deaf girl, about two hours after she filed a report at the police precinct.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI to study territorial function
TNI to study territorial function JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief off Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto asserted on Thursday the necessity to review the Indonesian Military's (TNI) territorial function, including the much criticized military commands, because of past misuse. Speaking to military commanders and retired Army generals here, Tyasno said as a consequence, TNI would revamp its structure and reduce the number of military commands to a minimum.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Unforgettable hotel
Unforgettable hotel On the night of Feb. 28 at around 11:15 p.m. two female friends and I went to a five-star hotel (GH) on Jl. Thamrin. We wanted to see a band which we had enjoyed before. We got out of the taxi and were about to enter the lobby when we were stopped by a security guard. This was an insult as I have never been prevented from entering a hotel. He did not let us in for the following reasons: 1. Women are not allowed in; the regulation was issued a week ago.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Probe in works over misuse of state property
Probe in works over misuse of state property TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang District Prosecutor's Office will investigate the takeover of a 10-hectare state-owned plot of land in Babakan subdistrict, the head of the prosecutor's office, Noor Asikin, said. He said on Wednesday his office was gathering data on state assets that allegedly were obtained illegally by officials and local residents. "We'll soon establish a team to track down the owners of the state plots.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
No help for maid on death row
No help for maid on death row BANDUNG: The head of the West Java office of Ministry of Manpower said his office was not responsible for a local maid working in the United Arab Emirates who received the death sentence for adultery. Tjepi F. Alowie said on Thursday his office merely provided training for Kartini Karim, 35, who is now awaiting execution. Kartini, who hails from Karawang regency, was sentenced on Sunday to be stoned to death.
Fri, 03 Mar 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur 'well equipped' to lead Indonesia to democracy
Gus Dur 'well equipped' to lead Indonesia to democracy JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, who became president last October, is totally different compared to his predecessors. Known for his "consistency in his inconsistency", as one political observer put it, as well as his controversial statements when he was chairman of the largest Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), he seems to have retained this attitude as President.