Archive: 6 June 2000
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Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rates for tax payment, valid from June 5 to June 11
Rates for tax payment, valid from June 5 to June 11 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,475.00 Austrian schilling 1 570.57 Australian dollar 1 4,842.62 Belgian franc 1 194.63 Canadian dollar 1 5,629.73 Swiss franc 1 5,001.53 Deutschemark 1 4,016.02 Danish krone 1 1,057.32 French franc 1 1,196.91 Poundsterling 1 12,647.24 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,087.61 Italian lira 100 405.48 Japanese yen 100 7,808.18 Malaysian ringgit 1 2,230.32 Dutch guilder 1 3,562.75 New Zealand dollar 1 3,862.91 Norwegian krone 1 947.09...
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Flood inundates 130 homes in Kenjeran
Flood inundates 130 homes in Kenjeran SURABAYA, East Java: Some 130 homes in Cumpat, Kenjeran district, continue to be inundated every high tide after an embankment protecting the settlement broke three days ago. Abdul Hamid, a local community figure in Cumpat, said on Monday that this is not the first time the incident has occurred, pointing to a similar flooding in November 1999.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Loan disbursement not discussed: Baramuli
Loan disbursement not discussed: Baramuli JAKARTA (JP): Former Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) chairman A.A. Baramuli, has denied any involvement in the Bank Bali scandal, although he has acknowledged he was engaged in several meetings with some business associates and banking officials. Baramuli told a hearing at the South Jakarta District Court on Monday that the meetings did not discuss measures to accelerate the bank's loan disbursement from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur denies plan on capital controls
Gus Dur denies plan on capital controls JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid dismissed on Monday speculation that the government was considering imposing capital controls to help strengthen the ailing rupiah. Abdurrahman (Gus Dur) said that the government's plan to reinforce the existing ruling on foreign exchange monitoring had been misinterpreted. "I said no.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police probe not concentrated on palace staff
Police probe not concentrated on palace staff JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives chief Col. Alex Bambang Riatmodjo insisted on Monday that his office has no plan at all to summon anybody from the Presidential Palace for questioning in connection with the still mysterious Rp 35 billion Bulog scam. "We have no plans to call anybody from the palace. We're concentrating all our troops on getting Suwondo. I'm sure that he's still somewhere in Jakarta," he said.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
East Java Menwa protest disbandment
East Java Menwa protest disbandment JAKARTA: Around 1,000 members of university paramilitary regiments from 60 universities in East Java gathered at the governor's office here on Monday to protest the dissolution of the paramilitary force. But students, all members of the Mahasurya paramilitary regiment, failed to meet with Governor Imam Utomo who was away inspecting the venues of the upcoming 15th National Games.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Puzzling government
Puzzling government If I am not mistaken the government has shown, more or less, its agreement the people of Irian Jaya to convene a Papuan people's congress by giving a donation of Rp 1 billion to the organizers and the promise that the president himself would attend. A picture also appeared in Suara Karya on May 30, 2000 showing the vice president reading the name tag on the chest of the commander in chief of the Papua Liberation Army, Gen. Bernadus Mawen in the Merdeka Selatan Palace.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 5, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
At least 58 killed in Bengkulu quake
At least 58 killed in Bengkulu quake JAKARTA (JP): A massive earthquake measuring up to 7.9 on the Richter scale and scores of aftershocks shook Bengkulu on Sumatra island, killing at least 58 people and leaving hundreds injured, officials and medical staff said on Monday. In the worst-hit city of Bengkulu several buildings were leveled with the ground and hundreds more were heavily damaged after the quake struck at around 11:30 Sunday night, when most people were asleep.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Din Syamsuddin calls for dissolution of Apjati
Din Syamsuddin calls for dissolution of Apjati JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Manpower Placement and Development Din Syamsuddin called on labor export companies on Monday to set up a consortia in place of the longstanding Association of Labor Export Companies (Apjati). The plea came on the heels of serious feuding between the Ministry of Manpower and Apjati over labor exporters' minimum capital.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Badminton body faces problems over PON
Badminton body faces problems over PON JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will strive to retain the gold medal tradition in badminton in the Olympic Games in Sydney this September. However, the path to reach this goal will be challenged by its provincial chapters, which aim to win gold medals in the upcoming 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya from June 19 to June 30.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto probe to be completed soon: Yushar
Soeharto probe to be completed soon: Yushar JAKARTA (JP): Amid ongoing pressure to speed up the investigation into Soeharto's corruption cases, the Attorney General's Office vowed on Monday that the questioning of Soeharto would soon be completed. Spokesman for the Attorney General's Office Yushar Yahya also said his office strongly believed that Soeharto could be brought to court, adding that the investigation had run smoothly and that so far the suspect had signed five dossiers.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest three alleged provocateurs in Poso riot
Police arrest three alleged provocateurs in Poso riot PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Central Sulawesi Police have arrested eight alleged rioters, of whom three are suspected provocateurs, in the recent communal clashes in Poso. Chief of the Central Sulawesi Police Col. Soeroso told a media briefing on Monday that the alleged provocateurs now in police custody were identified only as Yen, 25, Raf, 20, and Leo, 21. "One is a woman.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government submits bill on human rights court
Government submits bill on human rights court JAKARTA (JP): The government proposed a new bill to the House of Representatives on Monday that would be used to establish a national court of human rights. Minister of Law and Legislation Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that the bill would be used to try human right abuses, such as genocide, mass rapes, arbitrary killings, kidnappings and ethnic cleansing. "The bill would have no time limit (on its jurisdiction).
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 5, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 625 -100 3,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 300 25 837,500 Alakasa Industrindo 1,025 75 1,000 Alfa Retailindo 800 0 152,000 Alter Abadi 125 0 1,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,000 0 12,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 300 0 20,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,050 -25 800,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Start-ups need one year for JSX listing
Start-ups need one year for JSX listing JAKARTA (JP): President of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Mas Achmad Daniri said on Monday that start-up companies should have been established for a minimum of one year to qualify for listing on the exchange. "These companies have to be established for at least one year," Daniri said on the sidelines of an e-commerce seminar arranged by the Indonesian Management Institute (IPMI).
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly up as U.S. rate fears subside
Asian currencies mostly up as U.S. rate fears subside SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates at the end of June and the rally in regional bourses bolstered most Asian currencies late Monday, dealers said. The Indonesian rupiah continued to take centerstage, holding steady amid uncertainly over what measures the government will likely take to shore up the ailing currency, dealers said.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Plenty of frights onboard 'The Ghost Train'
Plenty of frights onboard 'The Ghost Train' By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Oei Eng Goan may have ended up being a journalist, but he is unable to divorce himself from theater, perhaps his first love. After almost five years he is back on stage with the classic thriller The Ghost Train, an Arnold Ridley play in three acts. The former teacher of drama at the National University (UNAS) has already directed 11 plays, nine of which were performed in English.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Makindo uses new technology
Makindo uses new technology JAKARTA (JP): Listed stock trading company Makindo said on Monday it would implement new technology from Australia to provide maximum security for all online stock transactions conducted by its clients through its cybertrade business.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Why the poverty-stricken are still poor
Why the poverty-stricken are still poor The following is the second of two articles on an assessment of poverty in Indonesia by Poppy Ismalina, a researcher and lecturer on economics at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University. JAKARTA (JP): Direct policies to alleviate poverty in the past included credit facilities for small scale indigenous traders introduced in December 1973, and presidential funds for poor villages (IDT).
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
One dies in vicious clash
One dies in vicious clash JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of Duren Sawit Police officers of East Jakarta were busy on Monday securing the Malaka Jaya district of Klender, following a vicious clash on Monday between two groups of angry local residents, which resulted in one fatality. Duren Sawit Police chief Capt. Listyo Sigit identified the dead victim as Lajumat, 36, a resident of Jl. Wijaya Kusuma II in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fiber association asks EU to drop dumping charges
Fiber association asks EU to drop dumping charges JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Synthetic Fiber Makers Association (APSyFI) has asked the European Union (EU) member countries to drop the dumping charges imposed by the European Commission on all Indonesian polyester staple fiber (PSF) products, an important raw material for textiles. The association said in a statement on Monday the allegation of dumping, injury and casualty claimed by the Commission were basically unfounded.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Spratly lighthouse inaugurated
Spratly lighthouse inaugurated HANOI (DPA): Vietnam has inaugurated a lighthouse on a reef in a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea in a bid to develop the region's economy, a naval commander said on Monday. The 20-meter-tall lighthouse is located on Tien Nu (Fairy) reef, 463 nautical miles (857 kilometers) east of Vietnam's mainland and in the heart of the disputed territory.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Woman shot during robbery attempt
Woman shot during robbery attempt JAKARTA (JP): The police shot a woman after she snatched a gold necklace from a passenger of a mikrolet public minivan at the Senen bus terminal on Monday. The woman, identified as 25-year-old Maurin Napitupulu, was shot in her left hand and a bullet pierced her arm, according to the Senen Police. She was rushed to the police hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, Second Lt. Yan Kris Allo said.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dossiers on fake rupiah await polygraph results
Dossiers on fake rupiah await polygraph results SURABAYA (JP): After putting Col. (ret) Soemarjono, the main suspect in the Rp 4.7 billion fake rupiah notes case, through a lie detector test, Surabaya Police said on Monday they would hand the case dossiers to the prosecutors office this week. "We will soon complete the dossiers and hand it to the district attorney office here," Surabaya city police detective chief Maj. Edwin M.B. said.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government to raise fuel prices in October, April
Government to raise fuel prices in October, April JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase domestic fuel prices by an average of 12 percent in October this year, according to finance minister Bambang Sudibyo. Bambang said on Monday that fuel prices would be raised again in April 2001 in a bid to help lower the country's budget deficit. He said the government had yet to decide on the amount of the increase.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Dutch war hero cemeteries
Dutch war hero cemeteries Recently two Dutch naval ships visited Surabaya and Jakarta. We can read from newspapers that the crew did not go to the war-hero cemeteries in either city to pay homage to the fallen military and civilian Dutch citizens during World War II and the independence war of our country after 1945.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to act prudently on Papuan aspiration
Government urged to act prudently on Papuan aspiration JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and political observers on Monday called on the government to use prudence, rather than force, in reacting to a declaration of independence by the Papuan Congress. Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Deputy Chairman Lukas Karl Degey said people in Irian Jaya were now awaiting some sort of concerted reaction from the government.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian marts close sharply higher
Asian marts close sharply higher HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stock markets closed sharply higher Monday following last week's dramatic gains on Wall Street. In Jakarta, Indonesian shares closed higher on foreign bargain-hunting after President Abdurahman Wahid said it would be illogical to adopt capital controls to shore up the local currency. The Composite Index rose 2.1 percent, or 9.497 points, to 453.945.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sjahril named bank scandal suspect
Sjahril named bank scandal suspect JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin was named a suspect on Monday in the Bank Bali scandal for allegedly violating the central bank's prudential principle in its policy to reimburse interbank loans guaranteed by the government. But representatives for Sjahril quickly attacked the allegations, accusing the government of fabricating charges to remove the central bank governor.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bringing consumptive zone to book for global warming
Bringing consumptive zone to book for global warming By Frank Richardson JAKARTA (JP): One family community in a village with a population of 3,155 was successfully sued recently for producing an inordinate amount of pollution. The family community consisted of just 126 people (4 percent of the village's population); but scientific data revealed that one fifth of all the pollution emanating from the village came from the area occupied by these few people.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government adamant Irian will remain in Indonesia
Government adamant Irian will remain in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid renewed on Monday his tough warning to proindependence supporters in Irian Jaya, saying he would do his best to keep Indonesia's sovereignty over the easternmost province intact.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Celebrating 50 years of Swedish-RI relations
Celebrating 50 years of Swedish-RI relations With globalization and the Information Technology (IT) revolution, the distance between Sweden and Indonesia is shrinking dramatically. The following is an interview with the Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia, Harald Sandberg. Question: On June 6, 2000, we are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Indonesia. What is your message today?
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Councillors yet to decide on Sutiyoso's speech
Councillors yet to decide on Sutiyoso's speech JAKARTA (JP): Amid strong public pressure that he resigns from his governorship, Sutiyoso gave his annual accountability speech on Monday before city councillors at the City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta. In the speech, a progress report of his tenure as governor, Sutiyoso delivered all development aspects in the city, from private parking issues to corruption cases in his administration.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
S'pore to issue media licenses
S'pore to issue media licenses SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore government announced on Monday that it would grant new print and broadcast licenses but made it clear the domestic media would stay in Singaporean hands. Minister for Information and the Arts Lee Yock Suan said Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. (SPH), which publishes all of the island's newspapers, will be given up to two free-to-air television licenses and two radio licenses. The dominant broadcaster, the Media Corp.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
The erosion of public trust in government
The erosion of public trust in government Dissolution has followed every scandal, while the law is still on the side of those against change, writes noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis. JAKARTA (JP): The flag raised by Abdurrahman Wahid at the beginning of his governance was one of a clean, modest and people-oriented government. The first days in the palace were marked by the coming and goings of people in sandals, kyai (religious leaders) and priests, activists, artists and ex-political detainees.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Heroin overdose
Heroin overdose Recently, my husband's brother's son died tragically of a heroin overdose. He was only 17 years old. I was horrified to learn that this was not just an isolated incident but almost a daily occurrence. I would very much like to know what is being done to educate parents and their children to the horrors of drug addiction.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
JF Indonesia Fund to hold restructuring
JF Indonesia Fund to hold restructuring HONG KONG (Dow Jones): JF Indonesia Fund Inc., a Cayman Islands-based closed ended investment company, is proposing a restructuring that will give investors the opportunity to convert all or part of their holdings into JF ASEAN Trust, an open ended fund investing in Southeast Asia, the company said in a legal announcement Monday. Alternatively, investors can elect to receive units in the JF Money.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Developers get environment-friendly awards
Developers get environment-friendly awards JAKARTA (JP): The central government on Monday granted awards to 12 developers in Greater Jakarta (Jabotabek) for their roles in helping protect the environment at their respective housing complexes.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Anwar fails in latest bid
Anwar fails in latest bid KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim has lost the latest round in his legal battle to make Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad testify in his sex case. Three appeal court judges decided on Monday that Anwar could not appeal against an earlier ruling, by High Court Judge Arifin Jaka, that there are no grounds to force Mahathir to testify in Anwar's sodomy trial. Anwar took the announcement calmly.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
S'pore becomes top investor
S'pore becomes top investor SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore firms emerged as the biggest foreign investors in Thailand last year, making purchases in crisis-ridden banks, brokerages, property and food companies, a report said Monday. They pumped in 44.84 billion baht (US$1.4 billion) to rank as the largest investors in foreign direct investments and in foreign equity investments.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bus strike leaves thousands stranded
Bus strike leaves thousands stranded BOGOR (JP): Bus crews went on strike on Monday at Baranangsiang bus terminal, leaving thousands of passengers, including commuters employed in Jakarta, stranded. The strike started very early in the morning to protest a policy by the bus terminal authority which favors Kramat Djati buses.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Forex control, who needs it?
Forex control, who needs it? The administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid seems to have mastered the art of blaming everything that goes wrong in this country on anything but itself. The weakening of the rupiah these past two months is the latest example of that nagging habit. The currency has lost 14 percent in value in the last six weeks, severely undermining the government's economic programs.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Satunet launches sports site
Satunet launches sports site JAKARTA (JP): News portal company Satunet Group announced on Monday the launch of its new site www.satusports.com, designed especially to provide news and information on various kinds of sports like soccer, basketball, badminton, tennis, autosports and boxing, as well aerobics. The sports site offers current sports news from around the world, including realtime news from the upcoming Euro 2000, Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Promoting democracy, sharing RP experience
Promoting democracy, sharing RP experience This is the second of two articles by former president of the Phillipines Corazon C. Aquino, based on a presentation at the colloquium and inauguration of The Habibie Center in Jakarta on May 22. JAKARTA: Confidence-building with the Armed Forces of the Philippines was an arduous task. For 14 years, soldiers had been used with impunity by the dictator to enforce martial law, raising a wall of suspicion between civilians and the military.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP eyes foreign extremists after airport blast
RP eyes foreign extremists after airport blast MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines, on high alert after its main international airport was rocked by a bomb blast, said on Monday it was investigating the possible presence of foreign extremists in the country. Presidential spokesman Ricardo Puno said police had "spotted "a couple of possible suspects that have been identified with some foreign groups" and expected arrests soon.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
House endorses bill on general elections
House endorses bill on general elections JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives endorsed on Monday the general election bill, which will become the basis of establishing a new, "independent" general election commission (KPU). In a plenary session presided over by House Deputy Speaker Soetardjo Soerjoguritno, all the House's 10 factions, except the Crescent Star Party (PBB) faction, agreed on the bill.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government to help Sony settle labor strike
Government to help Sony settle labor strike JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Bomer Pasaribu promised on Monday that the government would help settle the labor problem currently being faced by PT Sony Electronics Indonesia. He said the dispute must immediately be settled so that it would not further discourage foreign investors and damage the investment image of Indonesia. "I will meet with executives from Sony on Wednesday to find the best solution to the problem," he said.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
Keys to economic revival
Keys to economic revival The most important keys to reviving the economy are stability in politics and security. This has not been achieved by the government of President Abdurrahman Wahid. A number of regions are still in turmoil. The government should guarantee security and legal certainty for whoever does business in Indonesia. It is fortunate that not all foreigners see Indonesia as an area in perpetual trouble.
Tue, 06 Jun 2000, 00:00 WIB
23 survivors in Kendari accident
23 survivors in Kendari accident KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Search and rescue teams on Monday said they have found 23 survivors from the KM Citra Baru ship which sank on May 30 near Wawonii Island some 49 kilometers southeast of Kendari. The bodies of nine people have been discovered while 17 others are still missing. The ship was carrying 49-passengers when it went down. The cause of the incident is still unknown, Antara reported.