Archive: 5 May 1999
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Wed, 05 May 1999
Repsol will review RI operation
Repsol will review RI operation MADRID (Dow Jones): Grupo Repsol, the Spanish oil and energy group, will review its operations in the U.K., the U.S., Kazakstan, Indonesia, Vietnam and Dubai, the chairman of Repsol was quoted as saying in Tuesday's Financial Times.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Habibie to unveil plans to develop state firms
Habibie to unveil plans to develop state firms JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie is set to announce on Wednesday new basic plans for the development of state enterprises, including a plan to raise the salaries and benefits of company management, ahead of the June general election.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Habibie pledges report on Soeharto probe
Habibie pledges report on Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie, whose administration is widely criticized as too spineless to take legal actions against Soeharto, promised on Tuesday an account of his campaign for clean governance which includes investigation into the former...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Power consumption rises
Power consumption rises JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) says power consumption on the islands of Java and Bali increased in April, indicating the outset of an economic recovery.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Youngsters set good example
Youngsters set good example I highly valued the article Time to go for pro-Soeharto legislators written by Mr. Dillon on the front page of The Jakarta Post on April 22, 1999. He clearly explained why the political elite in Indonesia is of a poor quality and blamed it on the lack of courage and...
Wed, 05 May 1999
INDRA sets rupiah at 7,589
INDRA sets rupiah at 7,589 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) set the rupiah at Rp 7,845 against the dollar for local companies joining the agency in May.INDRA chairman Sumitro said the rate for May was based on the best moving exchange rate for April and April's...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Swimming body grooms 13 athletes for SEA Games
Swimming body grooms 13 athletes for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) has invited 13 swimmers to prepare for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Party clash deaths blamed on 'faulty magic'
Party clash deaths blamed on 'faulty magic' PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The military has attributed the four deaths in the recent clash between party supporters in Jepara to failed magical powers.Chief of the Diponegoro Military Command Maj. Gen.
Wed, 05 May 1999
1,381 bottles of liquor sold near schools seized
1,381 bottles of liquor sold near schools seized JAKARTA (JP): Public order officials with police backup seized a total of 1,381 bottles of liquor from shops and drink stalls located near 162 schools here during a month-long operation in March, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 May 1999
IBRA decides to rev up national car project
IBRA decides to rev up national car project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has decided to revive the much criticized national car project.IBRA's deputy chairman Eko S. Budianto said on Monday the agency would reactivate Timor's assets because starting the program in...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Aceh shooting toll reaches 28
Aceh shooting toll reaches 28 JAKARTA (JP): The death toll from the military shootings in North Aceh on Monday rose to 28, while at least 100 others were seriously injured. Television stations ran on Tuesday gruesome footage of thousands of Lhokseumawe residents fleeing in panic and bloodied...
Wed, 05 May 1999
New lead on Istiqlal bomb
New lead on Istiqlal bomb JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives have a new lead on the mastermind behind the bomb blast at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque, leading them to Serang, West Java, an officer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 May 1999
JSX share prices surge on improved foreign sentiment
JSX share prices surge on improved foreign sentiment JAKARTA (JP): Shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) soared again on Tuesday on the continued influx of foreign funds and improving confidence in the recovery of the country's beleaguered economy.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Individual life part of democracy
Individual life part of democracy Is it not true that an integral part of democracy is the belief that an individual's life is precious and should be protected? Regardless of ethnicity, religion or status, each individual has the right to fair humanitarian treatment.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Voter registration period extended
Voter registration period extended JAKARTA (JP): An extension of the voter registration period to May 15 was announced on Tuesday by chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Rudini.He said the arrangement was not the result of ambitions to meet certain targets.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Philip Morris hopes to smoke competition
Philip Morris hopes to smoke competition JAKARTA (JP): Cigarette maker PT Philip Morris Indonesia entered the country's most lucrative but competitive market segment with the launch of its cheaper brand on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 May 1999
NT commander visits Irian
NT commander visits Irian JAYAPURA: Australia's Northern Territory Defense Commander, Commodore Geoff Smith, met the Navy's deputy commander of the region, Captain Robert Senduk, at the regional naval headquarters here on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Security guards named as suspects
Security guards named as suspects BOGOR (JP): Five security guards at the Royal Sentul housing complex here have been named as suspects following a clash on Wednesday with residents of nearby Sumur Batu village in Cibarengkok subdistrict, police said on Monday.The chief of the Bogor Police, Lt. Col.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Poll registration period extended
Poll registration period extended JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I) has extended the final voter registration period from May 5 to May 11, to give another chance for eligible voters in the capital to sign up.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Refugees sit exams
Refugees sit exams KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Refugees sheltering here from riot-torn Ambon, Maluku, include 902 high-school students, who are currently sitting for exams, Antara reported on Tuesday.The provincial head of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Abdul Kadir Gani, said the refugee...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Hotels to benefit from election fears
Hotels to benefit from election fears JAKARTA (JP): Star-rated hotels in the capital expect higher occupancy rates ahead and after the June general election as many people will likely stay in them for security reasons.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 4, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 450 50 567,500 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 25 2,296,000 Alter Abadi 300 25 887,500...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 3 to May 9
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 3 to May 9 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,980.00Austrian schilling 1 614.20Australian dollar 1 5,175.03Belgian franc 1 209.51Canadian dollar 1 5,392.62Swiss franc 1 5,258.65Deutschemark 1 4,322.39Danish krone 1 1,288.43French franc 1 1,288.43Poundsterling 1 12,839.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Political parties support free press
Political parties support free press JAKARTA (JP): Major political parties contesting the next June 7 poll have expressed support for press freedom and pledge to strive for better protection for press workers.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Proindependence groups rally in E. Timor campus
Proindependence groups rally in E. Timor campus DILI, East Timor (JP): A day before the signing of an agreement between Indonesia and Portugal on a United Nations- supervised direct ballot in East Timor, proindependence students staged a peaceful rally inside the East Timor University campus.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Estrada to address PBEC
Estrada to address PBEC HONG KONG (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada will make a keynote address to the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) meeting here this month, it was announced Tuesday.Estrada, who was voted president last year, will spotlight the Philippine economy, viewed as one of...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Clashes for democracy
Clashes for democracy Chaos seems to be stalking this country as the June general election approaches. Even though campaign activities by 48 political parties contesting the elections are not scheduled to start before May 19, emotions are already high and tempers short in many towns.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Central Bank predicts falling interest rates
Central Bank predicts falling interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Supported by moderating inflation, interest rates will fall again this week and continue to decline faster in the weeks ahead, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Reforestation funds to be used to finance safety net project
Reforestation funds to be used to finance safety net project JAKARTA (JP): Labor-intensive projects in the forestry sector will continue, despite cancellation of the social safety net funds used to finance the projects.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Two to be tried in Ambon for killing soldier
Two to be tried in Ambon for killing soldier JAKARTA (JP): Two of seven people suspected in the murder of a member of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) during the worst days of rioting in the Maluku capital of Ambon, will be tried on Thursday, a court official has said.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Passengers stranded as drivers launch strike
Passengers stranded as drivers launch strike TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of public transportation passengers here were stranded on Tuesday when angkot (public transportation minivan) drivers went on strike to protest route overlaps.
Wed, 05 May 1999
KONI wants Rp 12.7b for SEA Games
KONI wants Rp 12.7b for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will ask for Rp 12.7 billion from the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) to enable it to prepare for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.
Wed, 05 May 1999
RI's pepper exports rose 5% in 1st quarter
RI's pepper exports rose 5% in 1st quarter JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia exported 5,234 tons of pepper in the first quarter of this year, 6 percent higher than the 4,950 tons in the corresponding period of 1998, according to the International Pepper Community (IPC).
Wed, 05 May 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 TV Series 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Grieving Mia not ready for Sudirman Cup
Grieving Mia not ready for Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's star women's shuttler Mia Audina is apparently not ready to compete in the Sudirman Cup and World Championships in Copenhagen from May 10 to May 23.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Datacraft names new RI head
Datacraft names new RI head SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore systems integrator Datacraft Asia Ltd on Tuesday announced new appointments to its management team.Datacraft said it has named Jerry Tan the general manager of multinational accounts.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Students to stage rally to observe Trisakti shooting
Students to stage rally to observe Trisakti shooting JAKARTA (JP): Student groups from several universities disclosed on Tuesday that they plan to mobilize thousands of students on May 12 to join a mammoth rally for the first anniversary of the Trisakti University shooting incident in which four...
Wed, 05 May 1999
Major party leaders to compete in Jakarta
Major party leaders to compete in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Akbar Tandjung, Amien Rais, Hamzah Haz and Megawati Soekarnoputri, all leaders of major political parties, will join the competition for Jakarta's 18 seats in the House of Representatives.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Water firm union leaders to be summoned over protest
Water firm union leaders to be summoned over protest JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the labor union of city-owned water management company PDAM Jaya will soon be summoned for questioning, Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Neiss optimistic a new government will continue reforms
Neiss optimistic a new government will continue reforms JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss is confident the new government formed after the upcoming elections will remain committed to economic reform.
Wed, 05 May 1999
East Timor policy causes havoc
East Timor policy causes havocBy Bantarto Bandoro JAKARTA (JP): Ever since the government announced in January that it would give East Timor either autonomy or independence, hardly a day has passed without people discussing the province.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Unclaimed bodies pile up
Unclaimed bodies pile up DENPASAR, Bali: An average of three unidentified bodies are received each month at Sanglah Denpasar General Hospital, and with no one claiming them, the capacity of the morgue is stretched to the limit.Hospital public relations officer Yulianus H.
Wed, 05 May 1999
Indonesian menu in Ericsson
Indonesian menu in Ericsson A friend of mine uses an Ericsson 768c mobile phone which has an Indonesian menu. It's good to know that the first pioneering Indonesian menu on Nokia's mobile phones has Ericsson following suit. It shows that Indonesia's market is still a potential one.
Wed, 05 May 1999
More illegal vessels in Maluku
More illegal vessels in Maluku TERNATE, North Maluku: Local traditional fishermen and national private fishing companies recently expressed their concern over the increasing presence of Philippine and Taiwanese fishing vessels illegally operating in North Maluku waters.