Archive: 7 September 2000
56 articles found
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Conversion Rates
<p>Conversion Rates</p><p> Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 6, 2000:</p><p> Bank notes rates TT rates</p><p> Buying Selling Buying Selling</p><p> Rp Rp Rp Rp</p><p> U.S. dollar 1 7,829.00 8,829.00 8,287.00 8,371.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Trading of protected animals
<p>Trading of protected animals</p><p>From Media Indonesia</p><p>Congratulations to the Jakarta Police, particularly the chief of detectives, for their success in arresting an illegal orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) trader in front of the Sheraton Bandara Hotel, Tangerang,...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Santi Rama celebrates 30 years of educating the deaf
<p>Santi Rama celebrates 30 years of educating the deaf</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Unlike other schools, Santi Rama was unusually "noisy" on Wednesday.</p><p>Despite the fact some 406 students from preschool to high school are enrolled at Santi Rama, the school is...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Pelangi to link Kuala Lumpur and Bandung
<p>Pelangi to link Kuala Lumpur and Bandung</p><p> BANDUNG (JP): Malaysia's Pelangi Airways and Berjaya Airways will begin direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the West Java capital of Bandung starting mid-October.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Honda to boost RI output
<p>Honda to boost RI output</p><p> TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said Wednesday it planned to boost production in Indonesia owing to stronger demand as the Southeast Asian giant emerges from crisis.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
DPR against purchase of presidential plane
<p>DPR against purchase of presidential plane</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The planned purchase of a Boeing aircraft to be used as the presidential airplane is receiving strong opposition from legislators who said the people are in urgent need of rice and not a private airplane.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Air Force One?
<p>Air Force One?</p><p> Some three years after the Asian economic crisis first hit this country around the middle of 1997, Indonesians can now rightfully say that things appear to have started to look up a little.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Top singers testify against piracy
<p>Top singers testify against piracy</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): A famous pop singer testified before the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that royalties from album sales meant a lot to the artist.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
JAL jumbo jet engine breaks up in midnight flight
<p>JAL jumbo jet engine breaks up in midnight flight</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): A Japan Airlines (JAL) jumbo jet, with 366 passengers and 17 crew aboard, abandoned its midnight flight to Tokyo on Tuesday after experiencing engine trouble just after takeoff from Soekarno-Hatta...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
A.H. Nasution dies at the age of 82
<p>A.H. Nasution dies at the age of 82</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Gen. (ret.) Abdul Harris Nasution, a forceful figure during Indonesia's struggle for independence and influential in both the Old and New Orders, died on Wednesday at the Army's Gatot Subroto Hospital of...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Anti opium movement
<p>Anti opium movement</p><p>From Media Indonesia</p><p>I refer to phone calls recently made to the Secretariat of the National Station of the Anti-Opium People's Movement in connection with a demonstration conducted by a group of people calling themselves GERAM,...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Police hampered in investigation
<p>Police hampered in investigation</p><p> TANGERANG (JP): Police here have run into difficulties in investigating Sunday's bus accident on the Jakarta-Tangerang toll road.</p><p>The main obstacle they face is that the driver of the bus died in the accident.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Warring camps agree to delay new Sampang regent post
<p>Warring camps agree to delay new Sampang regent post</p><p> SURABAYA (JP): The planned induction of the new regent of Sampang on Madura island off East Java has been moved back hours after an angry mob set fire to the local legislature on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Syariah bank to be set up
<p>Syariah bank to be set up</p><p> PADANG, West Sumatra: The Association of Indonesian National Consultants (Inkindo) is planning to set up a Syariah popular credit bank here in a bid to empower local farmers.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Stock Exchange
<p>Stock Exchange</p><p>Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 6, 2000:</p><p> Shares Close Change Trading</p><p> Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Huge aftershocks jolt Bengkulu
<p>Huge aftershocks jolt Bengkulu</p><p> BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Powerful aftershocks shook this quake- ridden town on Wednesday, but no fatalities or damages were reported.</p><p>The first tremor, measuring 5.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
24 bus passengers injured on tollroad
<p>24 bus passengers injured on tollroad</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): About 24 people were injured in a bus accident on the Jagorawi toll road near Cibubur, East Jakarta, on Wednesday.</p><p>The driver, who was allegedly sleepy, escaped and disappeared.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
'Ibu' Gedong, a model for Balinese women
<p>'Ibu' Gedong, a model for Balinese women</p><p>By Dewi Anggraeni</p><p> CANDI DASA, East Bali (JP): We tend to think that because we know a public personality well, so would others.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
IPCO, Cisco's project in RI
<p>IPCO, Cisco's project in RI</p><p> SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore IPCO International Ltd. said Wednesday it has picked Cisco Systems Inc. as its technology provider for an Internet Protocol Network project in Indonesia.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Asian consumer confidence on the decline
<p>Asian consumer confidence on the decline</p><p> SINGAPORE (AFP): Consumer confidence through most of the Asia Pacific region is on the decline from the buoyant levels of last year, according to the results of a lifestyle survey released Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Mini tennis campaign starts Saturday
<p>Mini tennis campaign starts Saturday</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will launch a Gebyar Mini Tennis 2000 campaign on Saturday to introduce the sport to elementary school pupils in an easy, cheap and fast way.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
China drops Ma's athletes from its Olympic team
<p>China drops Ma's athletes from its Olympic team</p><p> BEIJING (AFP): Controversial Chinese track coach Ma Junren and six of the seven athletes he had trained for the Sydney Olympics were absent from a list released Wednesday of the team being sent to the Games.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
1,000 shuttlers join circuit
<p>1,000 shuttlers join circuit</p><p> SEMARANG (JP): More than 1,000 shuttlers were expected to compete in Zone B of the National Badminton Circuit in Tegal, Central Java, from Sept. 26 to Sept. 30, said organizing committee chairman Toegimin on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Cambodian model good for RI rights tribunal
<p>Cambodian model good for RI rights tribunal</p><p> The Attorney General's Office has named 19 "possible suspects" in last year's violence in East Timor. Given the current legal quandaries, lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis suggests there may be lessons to be taken...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Malaysia palm oil closes lower, tax move waited
<p>Malaysia palm oil closes lower, tax move waited</p><p> KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday after failing to hold early gains as players consolidated positions and awaited fresh developments.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Imported cars dominate country's largest auto expo
<p>Imported cars dominate country's largest auto expo</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Luxurious imports dominate the Gaikindo Auto Expo 2000, the largest automotive expo held in the country amid early signs of economic recovery.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Britain vows support for Indonesian economy
<p>Britain vows support for Indonesian economy</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Encouraged by efforts taken by the government to rebuild the economy and promote democracy, Britain pledged its continued support on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Kwik vows to speak out against bad conglomerates
<p>Kwik vows to speak out against bad conglomerates</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Former economic minister Kwik Kian Gie promised on Wednesday to continue speaking out against "bad conglomerates" in his new position as a member of the House of Representatives.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
IMF to disburse $400m loan to Indonesia later this month
<p>IMF to disburse $400m loan to Indonesia later this month</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund is expected to disburse another US$400 million of its $5 billion bailout fund to Indonesia by the third week of this month, IMF representative in Jakarta John Dodsworth...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Governor opens new garbage station in Sunter, N. Jakarta
<p>Governor opens new garbage station in Sunter, N. Jakarta</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): In an attempt to reduce the burden on the Bantar Gebang garbage dump in Bekasi, Governor Sutiyoso officially opened an intermediate garbage station in Sunter, North Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Oil in Asia crawls near $34 as OPEC talks output
<p>Oil in Asia crawls near $34 as OPEC talks output</p><p> SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil in Asia crawled towards a near decade high above $34 a barrel on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members talked of an imminent output hike.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
APEC finance ministers to focus on stability
<p>APEC finance ministers to focus on stability</p><p> BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): An Asia-Pacific finance ministers meeting in Brunei this week, scheduled to focus on securing economic stability, will have a strong undercurrent of revitalizing APEC's reputation, officials say.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Consortiums bid for airport
<p>Consortiums bid for airport</p><p> BANGKOK (AFP): Four international consortiums have submitted bids for the passenger terminal at Bangkok's planned new international airport, officials said Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Indonesian diver Shenny aims to reach Olympics semifinals
<p>Indonesian diver Shenny aims to reach Olympics semifinals</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian diver Shenny Ratna Amelia is optimistic she will fulfill her personal ambition to reach the semifinals in the upcoming Olympic Games in Sydney.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Creating a major handicraft center: One man's quest
<p>Creating a major handicraft center: One man's quest</p><p>By Harry Bhaskara</p><p> MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Handicraftsmen from Manado and Poso, Central Sulawesi, have more than just an island in common.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Four agrarian activists file lawsuit against City Police
<p>Four agrarian activists file lawsuit against City Police</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Four agrarian activists who returned home after going missing for 12 days filed a suit against the Jakarta Police on Wednesday, claiming the police issued misleading statements about their abduction.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Costello to meet RI minister
<p>Costello to meet RI minister</p><p> CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australian Treasurer Peter Costello will travel to Indonesia later Wednesday to meet with key Indonesian ministers before traveling on to Brunei for a meeting of finance ministers from countries in the Asia-Pacific...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Supreme Court may issue guidelines in Soeharto case
<p>Supreme Court may issue guidelines in Soeharto case</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is prepared to issue guidelines in the trial of former president Soeharto for his suspected role in a Rp 4.97 trillion corruption scandal, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Bali becomes Chinese tourist destination
<p>Bali becomes Chinese tourist destination</p><p>By Rini Utami</p><p> DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): China has made Bali one of its main tourist destinations for its nationals wishing to spend their holidays in Indonesia.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Soldiers told to stay neutral
<p>Soldiers told to stay neutral</p><p> AMBON, Maluku: Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Djamari Chaniago called on all troops here to maintain peace and impartiality.</p><p>Speaking on Wednesday to the commander of the Army companies at military posts...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Volcanic grumbling in Aceh
<p>Volcanic grumbling in Aceh</p><p> SIGLI, Aceh: Peut Sagoe and Tutong twin volcanoes in Geumpang district of the Pidie regency have been active over the past couple of days.</p><p>Eruptions occurred every three to five minutes, spraying volcanic ash across nearby...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Soeharto can be tried in absentia, says President
<p>Soeharto can be tried in absentia, says President</p><p> NEW YORK (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Tuesday that former president Soeharto could be tried in absentia if it was impossible for him to attend his corruption trial.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Fujitsu wins high-speed telecoms cable contract
<p>Fujitsu wins high-speed telecoms cable contract</p><p> TOKYO (AFP): Japan's biggest computer company Fujitsu Ltd. said Wednesday it had won a contract to build a US$645-million high-speed telecommunications cable linking Singapore, Jakarta and Sydney.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
TV today
<p>TV today</p><p>TVRI</p><p> 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Sonny is a beacon for provincial artists
<p>Sonny is a beacon for provincial artists</p><p>By Harry Bhaskara</p><p> MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Painter Sonny Lengkong's solo exhibition debut in Jakarta in 1990 proved to be a wake-up call for the capital's art critics.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Where to go in Bali:
<p>Where to go in Bali:</p><p>Exhibition</p><p> * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Oct. 2.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Hutchison to invest $250m in Priok port
<p>Hutchison to invest $250m in Priok port</p><p> JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): Hutchison Port Holdings said it is planning to spend US$250 million over the next four years to develop facilities at both Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) and the recently-acquired Koja Terminal...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Government ignores Acehnese 'referendum calls'
<p>Government ignores Acehnese 'referendum calls'</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): After relinquishing his post as state minister for human rights, Hasballah M. Saad on Wednesday criticized the government for not taking real steps to resolve the Aceh issue during the extended...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
ITB suspends six students
<p>ITB suspends six students</p><p> BANDUNG: Six students of the School of Geology at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have been suspended for between one and four semesters after being found guilty of torturing a new student during a two week initiation period recently.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Taxi fare hike
<p>Taxi fare hike</p><p>From Jurnal Indonesia</p><p>The taxi fare hike is really a heavy burden. Upon entering the taxi, we are charged Rp 3,000 (formerly Rp 2000), and then for every kilometer we are charged Rp 1,300 (formerly Rp 500).
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Shuttler Taufik named as top seed for Olympics
<p>Shuttler Taufik named as top seed for Olympics</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian teen idol Taufik Hidayat was named by the International Badminton Federation (IBF) on Wednesday as the top seed in the men's singles for the Olympic Games in Sydney.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Indonesia's troubles and the regional community
<p>Indonesia's troubles and the regional community</p><p>By Simon S.C. Tay</p><p> SINGAPORE (JP): The Indonesian human rights commission has reportedly called for neighbors of the Association of Southeast Asian Countries to help keep the peace in troubled Maluku.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Govt signs three contracts, renews two others in mining
<p>Govt signs three contracts, renews two others in mining</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro signed three contracts on Wednesday for the development of the country's coal resources, and renewed two contracts for the development...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Council questions authorities' license to Carrefour
<p>Council questions authorities' license to Carrefour</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): The city council questioned on Wednesday the city administration's decision to grant licenses to the giant Carrefour hypermarket chain.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Three UN workers killed in Atambua
<p>Three UN workers killed in Atambua</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): At least three United Nations humanitarian workers were killed in an apparent retaliatory attack in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday following the murder of ex- militia leader Olivio Moruk just days after he was...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Indonesia mourns the death of General A.H. Nasution
<p>Indonesia mourns the death of General A.H. Nasution</p><p> JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people, including state and military officials, thronged the residence of Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution on Jl.