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Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on March 30, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,600.00 8,700.00 8,600.00 8,740.00Australian dollar 1 5,395.65 5,501.20 5,370.00 5,551.00Austrian schilling 1 667.55 680.34 - -Belgian franc 1 227.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Ministers must not campaign
Ministers must not campaignFrom RepublikaPresident Habibie gave all but five of his ministers permission to campaign for their parties. But minister Adi Sasono said that he would not campaign simply because he holds a ministerial post. Minister A.M.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Discount card issued to revive tourism
Discount card issued to revive tourism JAKARTA (JP): The government in cooperation with tourism- related industries launched on Tuesday a discount card facility in a bid to revive the country's ailing tourism sector.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
The Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling
The Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling The long-awaited decision has been given. The Supreme Court, the highest judiciary authority in this country, has, as was expected, delivered an ambiguous ruling. It returned to Habibie the right the decide whether Cabinet ministers should be allowed to campaign...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Four bodies taken from Manila tunnel
Four bodies taken from Manila tunnel MANILA (AP): Rescuers recovered on Tuesday the bodies of four men, including two treasure hunters, who were overcome by fumes in a narrow tunnel south of Manila two weeks ago, police said.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
RI unprepared for Sudirman Cup, World C'ships
RI unprepared for Sudirman Cup, World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): With only six weeks to go to the Sudirman Cup and the World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, Indonesian shuttlers are not properly prepared for either event.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Three men injured in party supporters clash in C. Java
Three men injured in party supporters clash in C. Java SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): At least three people were injured and one house destroyed when supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) clashed Monday evening in Pekalongan, Central Java.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Gomies hospitalized with typhoid
Gomies hospitalized with typhoid JAKARTA (JP): Asian Games (Asiad) gold medalist, Wiem Gomies, has been admitted to Maluku Protestant Church Hospital in Ambon with typhoid.Antara news agency reported Gomies had suffered a fever and felt dizzy since March 26 but had forced himself to attend the...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Indonesia regrets S&P's 'selective default' decision
Indonesia regrets S&P's 'selective default' decision JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government said on Tuesday it regretted the decision by Standard & Poor's to downgrade the country's foreign currency long-term sovereign credit rating to "selective default".
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Kuta being choked by business activities
Kuta being choked by business activitiesBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Kuta, in Bali, famous for its beautiful beach and its tourist industry, has for a long time been far from the ideal tropical retreat many tourists long for.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Regional administration bill expected to be passed sonn
Regional administration bill expected to be passed sonn JAKARTA (JP): Legislators deliberating the bill on regional administration gave assurances on Tuesday that the much criticized draft submitted by the government would be democratic.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
BNI rating affirmed
BNI rating affirmed JAKARTA (JP): The U.S.-based rating agency Standard and Poor's affirmed on Tuesday its "Triple C-" long-term foreign currency rating on publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and the banks US$145 million notes.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
KPU firm with its decision on poll campaigns
KPU firm with its decision on poll campaigns JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) as of Tuesday was standing firm on its Code of Conduct barring parties from involving ministers in campaigns, while the government suggested a meeting between the commission and the President to...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Asian crisis threatens stability
Asian crisis threatens stability CANBERRA (Reuters): Asia's financial crisis could undermine regional stability by affecting the military strength of Asia's middle and smaller powers, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Jakarta's garbage problem
Jakarta's garbage problemFrom NeracaJakarta's garbage averages 21,000 cubic meters a day. Fifteen percent of that, i.e. 4,000 to 5,000 cubic meters, remains uncollected. The accumulation of garbage is a growing problem for the Jakarta Administration.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
P&G to conduct survey on helmet use
P&G to conduct survey on helmet use JAKARTA (JP): Consumer products manufacturer PT Procter & Gamble (P&G) Indonesia, will conduct a survey on motorcycle helmet use at four city universities next week, the company's president Peter J.S. Laing said on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Habibie-KPU rift on election campaign to drag on
Habibie-KPU rift on election campaign to drag on The Supreme Court, in response to a government appeal, has conveyed its legal opinion on the difference of perceptions between the government and the General Election Commission (KPU) on the latter's decisions related to election campaigns.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Parking space at Hotel Mulia sealed off
Parking space at Hotel Mulia sealed off JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta authorities sealed off the 5,000 square meter parking space of the five-star Hotel Mulia on Tuesday morning.According to Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah, who led the 9:30 a.m.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Liquidated banks' artwork on sale
Liquidated banks' artwork on sale JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is auctioning 731 paintings and another 71 artworks seized from several liquidated banks.A preview will be open to the public from March 31 through April 2 at Balindo showrooms, Jl.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
New law empowers buyers to sue producers
New law empowers buyers to sue producers JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives unanimously endorsed on Tuesday a new law empowering consumers to sue providers of defective goods and services.The new law, the second piece of legislation proposed by a House initiative in more than 30 years, also...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Govt yet to impose travel bans
Govt yet to impose travel bans JAKARTA (JP): As of Tuesday afternoon, travel bans on owners and executives of 38 closed banks had yet to be issued.Director General of Immigration Muhammad Mudakir said, "Up until now, the finance ministry has not filed any request to the justice ministry to impose...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Mob runs amok over village head
Mob runs amok over village head BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Hundreds of residents in the Central Java village of Kalimandi ran amok on Monday, destroying seven buildings and poisoning four fishponds which contained thousands of fish worth millions of rupiah.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Government to maintain fuel subsidy despite free market
Government to maintain fuel subsidy despite free market JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said on Tuesday the government will continue to subsidize fuel sales in the domestic market despite liberalization in the country's oil downstream industry.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Gas sales at fuel pumps
Gas sales at fuel pumpsFrom Media IndonesiaPeople buying gasoline at a fuel station in jerricans or drums is a usual sight. They sell the fuel at the roadside or in rural areas. Let us say it can be tolerated.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Police to change caps to mark separation from ABRI
Police to change caps to mark separation from ABRI JAKARTA (JP): Police across the country have been ordered to wear the force's old service caps on Thursday to mark the separation of the National Police from the Armed Forces (ABRI), a senior officer said on Tuesday.Lt. Col.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Parking at Kem Chicks
Parking at Kem Chicks I welcome the "self driving ladies" discrimination for parking applied by Kem Chicks supermarket (Your Letters, March 27).I am sure there are a number of "tricky" solutions to their gentlemanly act.For such customers, Kem Chicks probably welcomes foreign competition.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Antam's profit up 360 percent
Antam's profit up 360 percent JAKARTA (JP): PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), a general mining company listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, reported a 360 percent increase in its consolidated net profit after tax to Rp 319.6 billion (about US$37.6 million) in 1998 as compared to Rp 69.5 billion in 1997.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Continue aid for Ambon refugees urged
Continue aid for Ambon refugees urged JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Sulawesi Governor La Ode Kaimoeddin called on the government on Tuesday to step up humanitarian aid for Ambon refugees, particularly those sheltering on Buton Island.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Partners, not contractors
Partners, not contractors We refer to the article in The Jakarta Post of March 29, 1999, page 12 titled "Almost 1.4m phone access line units installed in three years".We would like to correct that the five companies, namely PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, PT Ariawest International, PT Mitra Global...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Govt will avoid closing more banks: BI director
Govt will avoid closing more banks: BI director JAKARTA (JP): Financial authorities will try to avoid closing more banks because existing banks can no longer cover the country's economic activities, a central bank executive said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
GM denies halting expansion
GM denies halting expansion JAKARTA (JP): PT General Motors Indonesia, the Indonesian arm of the U.S-based automotive manufacturer General Motors (GM), denied on Tuesday that it has halted its expansion plans in Indonesia, but admitted to "temporarily canceling" certain projects because of the...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Police end search for drowned students
Police end search for drowned students BOGOR (JP): The search for Jakarta maritime students drowned in Cisadane River here following a Friday brawl with local students ended on Tuesday.The team of divers from the police Mobile Brigade and military infantry battalion were withdrawn from the site.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
PT Hutama Karya demands review of bankruptcy ruling
PT Hutama Karya demands review of bankruptcy ruling JAKARTA (JP): State-owned construction firm PT Hutama Karya, has filed a judicial review against a bankruptcy ruling issued by the Supreme Court against the company.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Muhammadiyah student found dead near home
Muhammadiyah student found dead near home JAKARTA (JP): A female student from the University of Muhammadiyah was found dead early Tuesday floating in a drain near her house in Desa Cipayung, Ciputat, South Jakarta.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
No exam fees for elementary schools
No exam fees for elementary schools JAKARTA (JP): Students of state elementary schools in the capital will be able to enroll in their final examinations without paying any fees, an official said on Monday.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Death in custody sparks mass riot
Death in custody sparks mass riot JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Police fired warning shots when some 130 people attacked seven shops here in a fray sparked by the death of a teacher at Abepura police station on Sunday.Police station chief, First Lt.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
City Council approves Rp 2.81 trillion budget
City Council approves Rp 2.81 trillion budget JAKARTA (JP): The City Council endorsed the Rp 2.81 trillion 1999/2000 city budget on Tuesday, a Rp 70.2 billion increase over the draft budget submitted by Governor Sutiyoso earlier this month.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Police would regain public trust if 'they avoid political cases'
Police would regain public trust if 'they avoid political cases' JAKARTA (JP): Police should avoid taking on politically sensitive cases if they want to regain public trust before being separated from the Armed Forces, a legal scholar said Tuesday.Prof.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Pertamina says no faults in Natuna pipeline tendering
Pertamina says no faults in Natuna pipeline tendering JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said here on Tuesday it had not found any irregularities in the tender for the construction of a 650-kilometer underwater pipeline to supply natural gas from west of the Natuna Islands to...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Two dogs stolen from general's house
Two dogs stolen from general's house JAKARTA (JP): Two adult German shepherds were stolen from a one-star Army general's house at the Army's Special Force's housing complex in East Jakarta on early Tuesday, a police officer said.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Danamon sets rights issue
Danamon sets rights issue JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of nationalized Bank Danamon approved on Tuesday the bank's plan to issue 215.04 million rights shares to raise Rp 32.26 trillion (US$3.7 billion) for recapitalization.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Boy killed after falling off bike
Boy killed after falling off bike JAKARTA (JP): A six-year-old boy was killed on Monday when he fell off his bicycle and under the wheel of a truck on Jl. Bidan Aminah in Kalideres, West Jakarta.According to the victim's relatives, Wahyu was on a bike with two of his friends, trying to reach the...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Religiously based parties
Religiously based parties I much appreciated Lance Castles' article Voting pattern may change in your March 22 edition and was encouraged to learn that the Netherlands is no longer a religiously polarized society.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
ASPAC, Panasia give coaching clinics
ASPAC, Panasia give coaching clinics JAKARTA (JP): Basketball players from the popular Jakarta- based ASPAC and Bandung-based Panasia will provide a workout for 39 sports teachers from 15 high schools in Jakarta and 24 high schools in Bandung next month.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Indonesia grooms 534 athletes for SEAG
Indonesia grooms 534 athletes for SEAG JAKARTA (JP): A national training program is underway for 534 athletes from 20 sports who will represent the country in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, in August.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Rupiah's sparks enliven dull trading day
Rupiah's sparks enliven dull trading day SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): In a day of generally muted trading in Southeast Asian currency markets Tuesday, the Indonesian rupiah provided the only sparks.Fears that Bank Indonesia was attempting to push the rupiah upward to end the fiscal year at an...
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Mobil Oil presents humanitarian aid
Mobil Oil presents humanitarian aid JAKARTA: Mobil Oil Indonesia Inc. presented on Monday a humanitarian aid package worth US$800,000 to state hospitals in five towns.Comprising medicines, nutrition and surgery equipment, the aid was dispatched to assist hospitals provide medical care for the needy.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Madurese refugees get relief from WVI
Madurese refugees get relief from WVI JAKARTA (JP): Humanitarian relief has started to flow to over 30,000 Madurese refugees in West Kalimantan's capital of Pontianak and its surroundings, Antara reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): The baritone-voice of sports commentator Sambas Mangundikarta will no longer entertain sports fans across the country. Sambas passed away on Wednesday at 2:00 a.m., succumbing to lung cancer.
Wed, 31 Mar 1999
Government to boost power of indigenous businesspeople
Government to boost power of indigenous businesspeople JAKARTA (JP): The government has stated its intention to increase the economic power of indigenous Indonesian entrepreneurs through an investment program, according to State Minister for the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng.