Archive: 6 May 2000
70 articles found
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Double order of Bruce Willis movies
Double order of Bruce Willis movies JAKARTA (JP): This week, moviegoers will be seeing double: there's Bruce Willis the unhappily married man and there's Bruce Willis the mob hit man. Meanwhile, a Hong Kong martial artist wreaks havoc in underworld America. The following reviews and grades are by Oren Murphy (OM) and Tam Notosusanto (TN). The Bachelor. Romantic comedy, 101 minutes; starring Chris O'Donnell, Renee Zellweger, James Cromwell, Artie Lange, and Brooke Shields.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia criticizes 'biased' rapporteur
Malaysia criticizes 'biased' rapporteur KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A UN special rapporteur facing multimillion dollar libel suits in Malaysia is biased and should not have been reappointed, foreign minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Friday. Malaysia has registered its dissatisfaction with the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva about Param Cumaraswamy's recent reappointment as a special rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, he said.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Hotspots' on display at Hotel Indonesia lobby
'Hotspots' on display at Hotel Indonesia lobby JAKARTA (JP): The lobby of the 37-year-old Hotel Indonesia looks slightly different since Wednesday. The changed look of the interior of the oldest "modern building" in the country is thanks to the display of 35 breath- taking poster-sized photographs of some of the most endangered species on earth.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
City councilors to submit report on European trip
City councilors to submit report on European trip JAKARTA (JP): City councillors from Commission D for development affairs promised on Friday to submit reports on their recent 10-day European tour for their accountability to the council. "I have to translate the materials (all in English) first into Bahasa Indonesia before drafting the report.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Oka questioned over embezzlement
Oka questioned over embezzlement DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Former state minister of population and head of the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) Ida Bagus Oka was questioned on Thursday at the Bali prosecutor's office over embezzlement allegations. The allegations center around transactions at the National Sports Council's (KONI) Bali chapter. The questioning, by prosecutor I Gusti Ngurah Santosa, lasted for over two hours.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Australia supports democracy in RI
Australia supports democracy in RI This is the second of two articles based on a presentation by Kim Beazley, leader of the opposition in the Australian Federal Parliament and chairman of the Australian Labor Party at the Indonesia Australian Business Council breakfast meeting in Jakarta on May 2, 2000. JAKARTA: Indonesia has always been and will remain a nation of major importance in the world.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Message from the EU Presidency
Message from the EU Presidency On behalf of the Presidency of the European Union (EU), I am honored to send a message of friendship to the Indonesian people on the occasion on which we celebrate Europe Day. Indonesia has gone through significant changes in the past three years.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Who is next?
Who is next? Every time President Abdurrahman Wahid has gone on state visits to foreign countries, he made one or two of his Cabinet members shooting targets. Gus Dur criticized his ministers who were considered to be performing poorly in their duties. Previously, Gen. Wiranto, coordinating minister for political affairs and security, fell victim. He had to resign from his job, although he was not fired as such, his status termed "nonactive".
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Damages sought for falling billboards
Damages sought for falling billboards JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has asked the city administration to give adequate compensation to residents who suffered physical and/or material damages from falling billboards on Thursday. "This is the responsibility of the City Revenue Agency, as it issued the permits to install the billboards," council speaker Edy Waluyo said on Friday. None of the agency's officials could be reached for comment.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
KONI spends Rp 1.59b on Olympics training
KONI spends Rp 1.59b on Olympics training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has spent Rp 1.59 billion (US$213,332) as of Thursday to finance the training preparations of 72 athletes, 25 national coaches and four foreign coaches for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. KONI deputy official in charge of planning and budget, Sudharno, said on Friday that badminton was given the biggest allocation with table tennis the least.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hotels, offices hot items at IBRA sale
Hotels, offices hot items at IBRA sale SINGAPORE (Bloomberg): Luxury hotels on the resort island of Bali and prime Jakarta offices were among properties on offer at a sales presentations organized by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency. IBRA, with a portfolio of more than US$7.5 billion of real estate, held initial talks with more than 30 potential buyers, including the Government of Singapore Investment Corp., First Capital Corp., Keppel Land Ltd., all of Singapore.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Less exposed opiate abuse alarming: Experts
Less exposed opiate abuse alarming: Experts JAKARTA (JP): The abuse of opiates, including morphine and heroin, is alarming in the country given its low exposure but more addictive nature compared to other commonly used drugs. Psychiatrist R. Budiman from the medical school of the University of Indonesia said on Friday that of 200 patients treated for drug abuse at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) every month, 95 percent used opiates.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Brunei commander visits Singapore
Brunei commander visits Singapore SINGAPORE (AP): The commander of Brunei's land forces met with Singapore's defense minister on Friday as part a five-day visit to the island republic, officials said. Joint military exercises between Singapore and Brunei have "increased significantly in scope and depth" over the years, Singapore's defense ministry said in a statement. The two neighbor countries have warm relations.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
French tourist found dead in Bali
French tourist found dead in Bali DENPASAR: A French tourist was found dead in his hotel room in Legian Kuta on late Thursday, Antara reported. The news agency said on Friday that Gobion Franck, 31, was found by hotel employees hanging with a plastic cord around his neck from the ceiling of his hotel room. Witnesses said the body was already decomposing when it was found. Local police estimated that Franck died 48 to 72 hours earlier.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Riau may choose own partner for CPP oil block
Riau may choose own partner for CPP oil block JAKARTA (JP): The Riau provincial administration may choose its own partner to develop and manage the Coastal Plain Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block, Governor Saleh Djasid said here on Friday. Saleh said Riau would prefer to operate the CPP oil block with partners other than Caltex Pasific Indonesia or Pertamina, as proposed by the board of commissioners of the state oil and gas company.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur insists on lifting communism ban
Gus Dur insists on lifting communism ban NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is staking his reputation in proposing the revocation of a 34-year-old decree banning communism, saying he is willing to be branded a traitor. "I don't care if people consider me a traitor, go ahead. What's clear is that I will propose the revocation of the decree at the next general session of the MPR in August," the President said here on Friday, referring to the People's Consultative Assembly.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea to invest over $100m in Indonesia
S. Korea to invest over $100m in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): South Korean companies will invest over US$100 million in Indonesia this year to underpin their confidence on the economy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said on Friday.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian oil steady, low demand expected
Indonesian oil steady, low demand expected SINGAPORE (Bloomberg): Indonesian Crude premiums were steady today on expectations demand from China and Japan would remain limited next week, traders said. In the spot market, Indonesian benchmark Minas premiums were assessed at 85 US cents a barrel more than the Indonesian Crude Prices. Outright values rose 30 cents from yesterday to $26.65 a barrel.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Alwi pours cold water on Aceh plan
Alwi pours cold water on Aceh plan JAKARTA (JP): Foreign minister Alwi Shihab has poured cold water on rising expectations of the signing of an accord between Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) next week, saying it was neither a peace agreement nor a cease-fire.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Underdog tag motivates female shuttlers
Underdog tag motivates female shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): Being an underdog in the Thomas and Uber Cup championships in Kuala Lumpur next week has motivated Indonesia's female shuttlers to turn the presumption upside down. "Being an underdog makes us want to prove that it's not right. We have the chance to show our real strength in the team event," said second singles Ellen Angelina, world ranked 23. "We have trained and practiced very hard.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tommy must pay Timor debts: IBRA
Tommy must pay Timor debts: IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) insisted on Friday "Tommy" Hutomo Mandala Putra, the former owner of automaker PT Timor Putra Nasional, repay his debt to the agency before pulling out of the company. "If Tommy pulls out and his debt is just considered settled, it will be a loss to us. But if he pays first, it's a different thing," IBRA official Hendro Santoso said.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Train crash survivors tell of final moments
Train crash survivors tell of final moments TANGERANG (JP): Most of the passengers injured in Monday's fatal head-on train collision on the Jakarta-Merak line have been allowed by doctors to leave hospital. As of Friday, Tangerang General Hospital only had one crash victim left in its wards, while Asshobirin Islamic Hospital was treating eight others.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Privatization of state enterprises
Privatization of state enterprises The State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Mr. Rozy Munir told journalists that the target to raise about Rp 6,5 trillion in privatization proceeds this year is a very tough job (The Jakarta Post, April 27, 2000). Nevertheless in a discussion which was broadcast by Radio Trijaya FM on May 2, 2000 he expressed his optimism to reach the target and he even said that he is prepared to step down if such target cannot be achieved.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Political patron' blamed for July 1996 incident
'Political patron' blamed for July 1996 incident JAKARTA (JP): Two retired generals separately testified before National Police investigators on Thursday and Friday that the country's former "political patron" was behind the July 27, 1996, violence.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Illegal shoes destroyed
Illegal shoes destroyed BANDUNG: The West Java Police burned on Friday 120,000 pairs of locally produced sports shoes for misusing the famous brand of American shoemaker New Balance. Antara reported on Friday that the shoes were seized from Budiman Halim, a local businessman, after the police received a complaint from the brand's copyright holder in Indonesia. Lt. Col. Dadang Muharam, the police chief of detectives, said Budiman had been named a suspect for alleged copyright violation.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
A Europe Day Message
A Europe Day Message Instead of giving an overview of the different aspects of the European Union's relations with Indonesia, I would like to concentrate more on the issue of to what extent the European Union's integration can be of inspiration to Indonesia's democratic process. The anniversary of Europe Day on May 9 is an opportunity to reflect on what will, I believe, come to be seen as one of the most important social, economic and political innovations of the 20th century.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Embassy security chiefs told Jakarta is now safer to live
Embassy security chiefs told Jakarta is now safer to live JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi told the security chiefs of dozens of embassies here on Thursday that the capital is now a safer place to live and is also safe for foreign investment. "We want to assure the chiefs that the crime rate here is not as high as it was before, and that the city is a safe place to live in... that foreigners are free to come here and invest," City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Two suspects named in reforestation fund fraud
Two suspects named in reforestation fund fraud JAKARTA (JP): On Friday The Attorney General's Office named two suspects who allegedly misused Rp 23.3 billion of reforestation funds and abused government properties. Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said that former secretary general at the ministry of forestry and plantations Sudjono Suryo, and the president director of aircraft rental company PT Gatari Hutama Air Service, Kabul Riswanto, were main suspects in the graft case.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rizal wants to revive Bulog's rice monopoly
Rizal wants to revive Bulog's rice monopoly JAKARTA (JP): Newly-appointed chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rizal Ramli said on Friday that the agency needed greater "authority and resources" to resolve the national rice problem. Rizal said that the country's drive toward economic liberalization had gone too far by ending Bulog's monopoly to import and distribute rice. "We must reevaluate the role of Bulog.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 5, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
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East Timor to renegotiate Timor Gap Treaty
East Timor to renegotiate Timor Gap Treaty CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Independence leader Xanana Gusmao Friday served notice East Timor will renegotiate the terms of the Timor Gap Treaty, which covers sharing of royalties with Australia from energy production in the Timor Sea. The treaty was drawn up in 1989 between Australia and Indonesia but lapsed following Indonesia's formal withdrawal in 1999.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Regional fund proposed to support IMF in Asia
Regional fund proposed to support IMF in Asia CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Dow Jones): Thailand Friday tried to build support for a regional fund to work alongside the International Monetary Fund to combat future financial crises in Asia. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting, Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister Pisit Leeahtam said he believes such a facility will get the backing of other countries in the region if it has the clear support of Japan.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL maintains currency peg
KL maintains currency peg KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia will not change its currency's peg to the U.S. dollar any time soon because the capital controls have helped to strengthen the country's economy, a senior finance official said. Deputy Finance Minister Shafie Mohamad Saleh said late Thursday that there was no reason to review the fixed peg since it had helped boost the country's trade surplus and foreign exchange reserves, the national news agency Bernama reported.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
New Zealand details assets of Soeharto and his family
New Zealand details assets of Soeharto and his family WELLINGTON (Agencies): New Zealand Foreign Minister Phil Goff on Friday sent Jakarta a list of assets held by former Indonesian president Soeharto and his family in New Zealand. The list was sent to Indonesia's Attorney General Marzuki Darusman and included a multi-million dollar alpine lodge, Lilybank Station. Lilybank in the South Island was owned by one of Soeharto's six children, youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 6, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 6, 2000 Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Pelepasan Energi by Sulan, at Indo Steak Restaurant, Menara Kadin, 2nd fl, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Blok 3-5, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 11. * Sculpture Exhibition: Klein Plastiek, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 20. * Painting Exhibition: Yogya! Yogya!, by Andree Suryaman, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hanging in the balance
Hanging in the balance Although the government and the International Monetary Fund played down their failure to reach a new agreement on Indonesian reform programs on Wednesday, one cannot help but think that maybe things had gone awry in principle rather than technically in the last review meeting.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
EC and Indonesia: A partnership in development
EC and Indonesia: A partnership in development Development cooperation between the European Commission (EC) and Indonesia started in 1976. The basic criterion has been that it should focus on Indonesia's own development priorities. This meant that during the 1980s and early 1990s, this emphasized support for the government's policy for self sufficiency in rice production.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Four missing in Freeport accident
Four missing in Freeport accident JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Four people were reported missing after the collapse of a large pile of waste belonging to giant mining company PT Freeport Indonesia at the Grasberg mine in Tembagapura, Mimika regency collapsed on Thursday.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL rounds up 600 illegal immigrants
KL rounds up 600 illegal immigrants KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysian police intensified a crackdown on illegal immigrants, rounding up more than 600 people on an island near the site of an April 23 kidnapping, a newspaper report said on Friday. The men, women and children from the Philippines and Indonesia, were driven out in a predawn swoop on Bum Bum Island, adjacent to Sipadan Island in northeastern Borneo, which is being disputed between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lippo launches new ISP despite row on Lippo e-Net
Lippo launches new ISP despite row on Lippo e-Net JAKARTA (JP): Lippo Group launched on Friday an Internet service provider (ISP), www.link.net.id, despite some controversy over the group's insurance-turned-Internet company Lippo e-Net. LinkNet claims to be the first ISP to offer high-speed broadband access. It also will provide free access for individual users and Internet rent providers (Warnet).
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Antam 1Q ferronickel output down by 16%
Antam 1Q ferronickel output down by 16% JAKARTA (JP): Gold and nickel mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) reported on Friday a 16 percent decline in its ferronickel production to 2,406 tons in the first quarter of this year from 2,860 tons in the previous quarter. Antam, which mines nickel, gold and bauxite, however, maintained the company would be able to meet its target of 10,000 tons this year.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 TV Series 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Film: Amazing 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:00 News 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 World News 9:30 TV Series: Hotel 10:30 News 11:00 Comedy Program 2 3:30 p.m. Documentary 4:30 Music 5:30 City News 6:30 Documentary 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:00 News TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 5, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 700 -75 16,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 425 25 2,568,500 Alakasa Industrindo 900 0 5,000 Alfa Retailindo 950 25 1,826,500 Alter Abadi 225 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 1,250 75 573,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 325 0 9,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,125 75 6,035,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
EU moves toward closer relations with Indonesia
EU moves toward closer relations with Indonesia The European Council adopted on March 20, 2000, the European Commission's Communication on Developing Closer Relations between Indonesia and the European Union. The adoption of the Communication underlines the importance the European Union (EU) attaches to Indonesia and to its pivotal role within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
New diesel oil policy needs govt approval
New diesel oil policy needs govt approval JAKARTA (JP): A new policy requiring industries in the eastern part of Indonesia to pay diesel oil at international prices will not be applied until the government gives its approval, state oil and gas company Pertamina said on Friday.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cyber love bug has little impact on Jakarta's web
Cyber love bug has little impact on Jakarta's web JAKARTA (JP): The ILOVEYOU computer virus, which caused computer havoc across much of the world on Friday, did not appear to do much damage here. Few computer crashes were reported due to the virus. Analysts said the impact of the virus was much smaller here than in other countries because the use of computer systems here was still low.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
EU: Indonesia's main investor and trading partner
EU: Indonesia's main investor and trading partner EU: The largest investor in Indonesia Mature economic links exist between Indonesia and the European Union (EU). These deep roots to bilateral economic relations have proven their value during the current economic crisis. In 1998, Indonesia experienced a net outflow/withdrawal of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Europe, however, was the only part of the world from which the flow of FDI into Indonesia remained positive.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Newmont Mining Corp. counters environmental charges at meeting
Newmont Mining Corp. counters environmental charges at meeting DENVER (Dow Jones): Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM) Chief Executive Ron Cambre disputed charges of environmental pollution and unfair dealing Thursday at the gold-mining company's annual shareholders' meeting in Denver.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Policemen tested positive for drugs
Policemen tested positive for drugs PALEMBANG: Eleven policemen were under questioning after they tested positive for drugs, Antara reported on Friday. Spokesman for the South Sumatera Police, Maj. Arum Priyono, said the policemen would go on trial as soon as the investigators wrap up their investigation and specify the type of drugs used. Police also said that they are investigating whether the 11 men were also trafficking drugs. (byg)
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Another E. Timor conference planned
Another E. Timor conference planned BOGOR, West Java: A two day EU-INA conference on East Timor, jointly organized by Indonesia's Research Institute for Democracy and Peace (Ridep) and the Institute for Strategic and International Studies (IEEI) of Portugal ended here on Thursday, recommending that a further meeting be held in Singapore or East Timor. Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Panjaitan suggested in his closing speech that a new vision of Indonesia's former 27th province be built.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt considers sabotage as cause of train crash
Govt considers sabotage as cause of train crash JAKARTA (JP): Following rumors of railway tracks in Central Java being tampered with, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar instructed on Friday an investigation into the possibility of sabotage being behind a train collision last Monday. "We are investigating the possibility of sabotage being involved in Monday's train collision.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lasmo finds gas in RI
Lasmo finds gas in RI LONDON (Dow Jones): Oil and gas exploration and production company Lasmo PLC (LSO) said Friday that it has discovered gas in both the Gada and Gula prospects off the coast of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The company said the Gula 1 well was drilled to a depth of 16,182 feet in 6,224 feet of water and the Gada 2 well was drilled to a depth of 15,223 feet in 6,224 feet of water.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Independent foundations for museums to be set up
Independent foundations for museums to be set up JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to have financially independent city-owned museums, the city administration will establish foundations to improve their performance and services, officials said on Friday. Consultant for the foundation establishment project Mary Jane Edleson and head of the Jakarta Historical Museum Tinia Budiati said separately that the museums had problems financing their activities and improving their services.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Navy unable to curb crimes in Malacca Strait
Navy unable to curb crimes in Malacca Strait JAKARTA (JP): The Navy conceded on Friday it was unable to curb growing piracy, smuggling activities and other crimes along the busy Straits of Malacca. Chief of the Navy Western Fleet overseeing the country's western sea waters, Rear Adm. Indroko Sastrowiryono said that its inability was not due to a lack of effort but to limited resources such as equipment shortages.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Central Sulawesi earthquake death toll reaches 17
Central Sulawesi earthquake death toll reaches 17 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The death toll from the tectonic earthquake in Central Sulawesi has reached at least 17, an emergency official said on Friday. Zein Zubedi, who is in charge of the emergency post in Luwuk Banggai, said most of the victims were residents of Banggai island.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
New train plying Bandung-Surakarta
New train plying Bandung-Surakarta BANDUNG: Starting on May 12, state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is running a new service between Bandung in West Java and Surakarta in Central Java, replacing the previous Pajajaran train. "We will provide new carriages and interiors," KAI spokesman Akhmad Sujadi said here on Thursday.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Five people killed in fresh sectarian violence in Maluku
Five people killed in fresh sectarian violence in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fears of a new cycle of sectarian conflict mounted in Maluku islands on Friday following the latest outbreak of violence that killed at least five people and injured dozens others. Four people died as security personnel opened fire on a group of attackers trying to enter Akidri village in Jailolo district on Halmahera island, North Maluku, in early hours on Friday. Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
AAJ Associates mulls tie-up
AAJ Associates mulls tie-up JAKARTA (JP): Local consulting group AAJ Associates plans to establish a joint venture with Origin, the Singapore-based global information technology consultant, to support its expansion program. AAJ president Amir Abadi Jusuf said here on Friday that Origin provided a wide range of technical assistance which would improve his company's services.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Lake Toba gets new sewage system
Lake Toba gets new sewage system MEDAN, North Sumatra: Lake Toba tourist resort in North Sumatra now has a safe and efficient sewage system to handle waste from households, restaurants and hotels, an official said on Friday. Idris Lubis, head of the provincial human settlement office, said on Friday the Rp 11.3 billion sewage system was officially handed over to the local administration by Minister of Settlement and Regional Development Erna Witoelar, on April 13.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gas reserves found in RP
Gas reserves found in RP MANILA (AP); Additional gas reserves have been discovered at the Philippines' Camago-Malampaya deep-water gas field off the northern island of Luzon, making it the largest gas find in the country's history, President Joseph Estrada said Friday. Preliminary results of drilling at the Camago-Malampaya field show the presence of some 3.2 trillion to 4 trillion cubic feet of gas, Estrada said.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Immanuel Church built in honor of Willem I
Immanuel Church built in honor of Willem I By Ida Indawati Khouw This is the 3rd article on old churches in Jakarta, published in commemoration of Easter. It is also the 37th in a series of articles on protected buildings in the capital appearing in Saturday editions of The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur and his ministers
Gus Dur and his ministers The polemic about the recent dismissal of two ministers has become excessive, as though the interests of the political parties represented by the ministers were above those of the nation. President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) explained the reason for letting the ministers go when he was asked to do so by the House of Representatives. Gus Dur was obliged to respond. He showed a lot of wisdom by requesting that the answers be given in a closed session with the House.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
National chess players continue success
National chess players continue success JAKARTA (JP): National chess players continued their winning ways against top foreign players in the third round of the JAPFA International Open 2000 at the Grand Bali Beach hotel in Sanur on Friday. FIDE Master (FM) Irwanto Sadikin overcame Super Grand Master (GM) Jaan Ehlvest of Estonia, whose elo rating is 2,622, after 52 moves using the Nimzo Indian defense, Indonesian Chess Association spokesman Kristianus Liem said in a press release on Friday.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Activists lash out at E. Timor probe
Activists lash out at E. Timor probe JAKARTA (JP): Leading human rights groups on Friday blasted the government's tedious approach in investigating last year's violence in East Timor, saying that the investigation does not meet international standards. The government was also reproached for its tendency to handle investigations into the violence in the territory as "ordinary crimes".
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Detectives baffled by fraud cases
Detectives baffled by fraud cases JAKARTA (JP): City police banking crime detectives are handling two fraud cases, which have led two banks here to transfer hundreds of millions of rupiah to certain bank accounts based solely on transfer orders faxed by the suspects.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Anticorruption team to refine law enforcers
Anticorruption team to refine law enforcers JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman announced on Friday that members of the national joint anticorruption team would be installed on Thursday, saying their priority was to clean up the country's law enforcement bodies. Marzuki said the team, comprising law enforcers and independent watchdogs, would serve as both investigator and prosecutor in corruption cases which occurred in the ministries and other government institutions.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rp 60,000 robbed from vendor
Rp 60,000 robbed from vendor JAKARTA (JP): Depok Police detectives are still questioning a man arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing a purse containing Rp 60,000 (US$8) from a mobile vegetable vendor near Jembatan Gandul, Cinere, Sawangan. Sawangan Police chief Capt. Budiyanto said that the money had been earned by the trader after selling vegetables between 3 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on the same day. "The suspect not only stole the purse.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed in thin trading
Asian currencies mixed in thin trading SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies are mixed against the U.S. dollar late Friday in trade thinned by holidays in Japan, South Korea and Thailand. The dollar took a break from its recent rise against the yen, giving support to some regional currencies. Late in the local trading session it fell toward Y107 after peaking earlier this week at a two month-high of Y109.61.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Husband kicks wife out of taxi
Husband kicks wife out of taxi JAKARTA (JP): A woman was strangled and pushed out of a taxi by her husband on the toll road near Jatibening, Bekasi, on Monday, a police report says. The woman, Rosmiati, 36, who later reported the case to the police, was left helpless on the roadside but suffered no serious injuries. She said her husband, Alex Tambusai, was angry after a heated quarrel between the two of them and Alex' girlfriend, Ratna.
Sat, 06 May 2000, 00:00 WIB
Officer mobbed over robbery
Officer mobbed over robbery JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kukusan subdistrict, Beji, Depok, mobbed an officer from the police Mobile Brigade Unit (Brimob) to death on Thursday night for attempting to steal a motorcycle. City police chief of internal affairs Lt. Col. Mustofa identified the suspect as Second Cpl. Asep Syafuddin, who is in his late 20s. "He tried stealing the motorcycle belonging to a man identified as Mat Syamsuddin on Jl. M Alib II No. 6 at about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.