Archive: 9 September 2000
57 articles found
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang regent urges JAL to pay compensation
Tangerang regent urges JAL to pay compensation TANGERANG (JP): Local regent Agus Djunara urged Japan Airlines (JAL) and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Friday to pay compensation to Sepatan residents whose houses were damaged recently by falling engine parts. "It's not enough for Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and JAL to apologize to locals who suffered in the accident. "They have to pay them compensation," said Agus, as quoted by his spokesman Slamet Putranto, on Friday.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Governor vows better service for residents
Governor vows better service for residents JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has ordered all his top officials, including the city's five mayors, heads of districts and subdistricts, and heads of agencies, to show their commitment to the further improvement of services for the public and not to merely pay lip service.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Holdiko sells granite shares
Holdiko sells granite shares JAKARTA (JP): PT Holdiko Perkasa has sold 17.25 percent of its shares in granite mining producer PT Karimun Granite to PT Pendawa Sempurna for Rp 21.62 billion (US$2.7 million). The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and Holdiko said in a statement that Pendawa won the shares through competitive bidding involving 36 investors mostly from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. "The bid submitted by PT Pendawa Sempurna was the highest we received.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
A look at the rise of collective violence in Indonesia
A look at the rise of collective violence in Indonesia Try not to travel to Jakarta or cities in West and East Java during the months of January, May and September because those are the places and times when the probability is greatest for one to be a victim or perpetrator of violence. This is one of the conclusions of a study by sociologist M. Iqbal Djajadi of the University of Indonesia on the rise of collective violence. Question: How did you come to that conclusion?
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
More Denpasar-Kupang flights
More Denpasar-Kupang flights MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The state-owned PT Merpati Airlines plans to increase its flights from Denpasar (Bali) to Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara) from four times a week to seven times a week next year. District Manager of Kupang Merpati Airlines N.G. Rofinus told reporters here on Friday that the market prospects have been improving, when asked about the reasons for increasing the number of flights.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Some $10 billion in corporate debts restructured: Rizal
Some $10 billion in corporate debts restructured: Rizal JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Rizal Ramli estimated on Friday that some US$10 billion in corporate overseas debt had been restructured outside the mediation of the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF).
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Political support, people's role sought in anti-smoking push
Political support, people's role sought in anti-smoking push JAKARTA (JP): Lung specialists launched a campaign on Friday to curb the increasing number of smokers and smoking-related diseases in the country by calling for the government's political support, the firm implementation of smoking regulations and people's active participation in the fight.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Grand jubilee celebrated
Grand jubilee celebrated PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Thousands of Catholics in Central Java thronged the Satria Stadium to celebrate the grand jubilee of the Catholic Church and the induction of the new Purwokerto Bishop, Mgr. Julianus Kema Sunarka on Friday. Julianus, who was ordained a bishop by Cardinal Julius Darmaatmadja, replaced Mgr. Pascalis Hardjasoemarta who died last year. Among the attendees of the celebration were Vatican envoy Mgr.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
PBB to hold national meeting
PBB to hold national meeting YOGYAKARTA: Executives of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) will regroup here for an annual working meeting from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17, the first gathering since the People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session last month. Chairman of PBB's provincial chapter Daru Lalito Wistoro said on Thursday the event would be opened by the party's chairman Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who is also minister of justice and human rights.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
APEC states warned to speed up reforms or face new crisis
APEC states warned to speed up reforms or face new crisis BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): An international financier Friday lamented there is still a lack of transparency in APEC economies and warned a crisis could recur if reforms are not carried out more urgently. Luc Rousselet, chairman of APEC Financiers' Group, a private sector initiative to strengthen financial systems said "people had forgotten" about the Asian economic crisis which broke out in mid-1997.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Guruh to stage his dance with new twist
Guruh to stage his dance with new twist JAKARTA (JP): With his new dance troupe Rumpun Kemilau, noted choreographer Guruh Soekarnoputra will stage a number of new works which blend his famed dynamic creations with oriental nuances. The works, which are intended to introduce the choreographer to a larger audience, will be presented on Sept. 14 and Sept. 15 at the Hailai International Executive Club in North Jakarta.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
More relaxed Ricky, Rexy swing for Olympic gold
More relaxed Ricky, Rexy swing for Olympic gold JAKARTA (JP): Four years ago, Ricky Subagja and Rexy Mainaky carried a heavy burden as Indonesia's sole remaining hope for a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. With increased motivation and hard play, they managed to defeat Cheah Soon Kit and Yap Kim Hock of Malaysia in a do-or-die match to win the country's only gold. Now both shuttlers are more relaxed as they prepare for the Sydney Olympics.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Investment of US$5b seen in Malaysia hi-tech zone
Investment of US$5b seen in Malaysia hi-tech zone KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Companies operating in Malaysia's hi-tech Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) are expected to invest around 20 billion ringgit (US$5.26 billion) in the next five years, a senior official said Friday. Othman Yeop Abdullah, chairman of the Multimedia Development Corporation, said Malaysia was getting a "tremendous return" on its investment.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Evidence of violence on Tanjung Priok victims
Evidence of violence on Tanjung Priok victims JAKARTA (JP): A joint forensic experts team disclosed on Friday that evidence of violence was found on five of the six remains believed to be those of the 1984 Tanjung Priok victims. According to head of the team Budi Sampurna, a senior forensic expert from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, a hole matching the size of a bullet was found in one of the skulls said to be that of victim Romli. "It's just a preliminary conclusion," Budi said.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
S'pore firm vying for RI food company
S'pore firm vying for RI food company SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore Food Industries (SFI) has emerged as one of three international companies bidding to take over a food processing company once owned by a close ally and golfing buddy of former Indonesian President Suharto, a published report said on Friday. The move comes as a number of Singapore government-linked companies raised their interests in assets currently controlled by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Carlos L. Caceres-Collazo: To the memory of our friend
Carlos L. Caceres-Collazo: To the memory of our friend By Victoria Serra JAKARTA (JP): On Wednesday Sept. 6 compassion suffered a blow in Atambua, West Timor, as our friend Carlos L. Caceres-Collazo and two of his colleagues, Pero Simudra and Sampson Aleghn, were struck down. Carlos was one of the kindest, most gentle and friendliest people I have ever met. Here are a few lines in his memory. When I first met Carlos he was truly in his element.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Land disputes must be settled prudently
Land disputes must be settled prudently SANUR, Bali (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged state institutions to be prudent in settling disputes over ancestral land. "Since the enactment of Law No. 5/1960 on agrarian reform 40 years ago...
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Newmont Minahasa resumes its mining operations
Newmont Minahasa resumes its mining operations JAKARTA (JP): Gold mining firm Newmont Minahasa Raya in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, resumed operations early on Friday after a blockade of the company's ore crusher by protesters ended.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Roadside hold ups
Roadside hold ups From Suara Karya I am an East Jakarta resident who uses the Bogor toll road every day. The police have been requested to pay more attention to security along that road, because lately hold up crimes committed there during the night have considerably increased. The criminals are sadistic as they stab their victims if the latter doesn't give what is asked. When they are about to commit their crimes, they mingle with prospective passengers.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Prisoners detained for drugs possession
Prisoners detained for drugs possession JAKARTA (JP): A prisoner at the Salemba prison in Central Jakarta was caught in the possession of drugs, a police officer said on Friday. Chief detective of Central Jakarta Police Sr. Insp. Hendra Suhartiyono said the prisoner, Sugino alias Acoy, confessed that he obtained the drugs from a friend who had posed as a visitor at the prison.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Nike workers upset over allegations
Nike workers upset over allegations JAKARTA (JP): The worker's union of one of the 11 Nike subcontractors in Indonesia on Friday denied the allegations aired by antiexploitation activists at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. In a statement made available to The Jakarta Post, the worker's union of PT Pratama Abadi Industri said the accusations were groundless since none of the firm's 8,000 workers are currently facing such unfavorable conditions.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia palm oil tracks soyoil to end lower
Malaysia palm oil tracks soyoil to end lower KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday as the market tracked overnight losses in Chicago soyoil futures. The benchmark third-month November futures contract ended down four ringgit at 992 ringgit (US$261.05) a ton after touching 989, its lowest level in three weeks. "The market is just drifting in the absence of positive leads. We expect prices to stay below 1,000 ringgit for the time being," a trader said.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Long journey to real democracy
Long journey to real democracy The killing of three UN humanitarian workers in Atambua would certainly put Indonesia in an extremely difficult position. This shocking incident had made President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, look so clumsy before world leaders during the UN Millennium Summit in New York, although he tried very hard to pretend to look strong by saying: "...the attack was designed to humiliate me on purpose, but it failed.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rising oil prices split APEC, may hurt Asia
Rising oil prices split APEC, may hurt Asia BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters): Soaring global crude oil prices cast a shadow on a meeting of senior policy makers from Pacific Rim nations as officials fear high energy costs could blunt the stunning economic recovery in Asian economies. "My own view is that the if the prices remain at this level it does affect growth," Kunio Saito, IMF's director for Asia and the Pacific, told Reuters.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must seek help to fight 'terrorism'
Indonesia must seek help to fight 'terrorism' Indonesia clearly cannot control its security forces, whether or not there was a political conspiracy behind the killings of three United Nations workers in East Nusa Tenggara. Hence the President should use his presence at the UN Summit to seek help, says Mochtar Masoed,, who teaches international affairs at the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University. Question: What should Indonesia do after the Atambua killings?
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Four 15th PON athletes fail drug tests, face punishment
Four 15th PON athletes fail drug tests, face punishment JAKARTA (JP): The 15th National Games (PON) Organizing Committee's antidoping committee announced on Friday the names of four athletes who failed dope tests conducted by the body in July. The committee's chairman, Indra Kartasasmita, named the four as men's rower Djody Winarso (Central Java), bodybuilders Djalal (East Java) and S.D. Yanda (Jakarta), and men's weightlifter Ferry Ardiatos (Jambi).
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Reform must go on
Reform must go on There is great comfort in knowing that none of the core elements of the reform package set in Indonesia's July 31 letter of intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund have been changed.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor appeals against Djoko verdict
Prosecutor appeals against Djoko verdict JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Antasari Azhar appealed on Friday to the Supreme Court over the South Jakarta District Court's recent verdict which exonerated chief defendant Djoko S. Tjandra of all charges in the Rp 546 billion (US$65 million) Bank Bali scandal. Prosecutor Antasari signed the appeal registration document, witnessed by South Jakarta District Court spokesman Judge Soedarto and clerk Ramadhi Rizal earlier in the day.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 8, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 630 30 1,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 260 5 30,000 Alakasa Industrindo 790 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875 5 8,500 Alter Abadi 265 15 457,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,005 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 325 -5 15,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,065 25 746,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon mask dancer Rasinah still fascinating at 69
Cirebon mask dancer Rasinah still fascinating at 69 By Tuti Gintini JAKARTA (JP): Appearing on stage with a fragile physique, wrinkled skin and gray hair has not made 69-year-old Cirebon mask dancer Rasinah lose her charm. Hundreds of people crowded Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Thursday night and watched, seemingly without blinking, her dance. Extended applause after every number kept her spirit alight.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
FedEx to expand Asian hub
FedEx to expand Asian hub MANILA (Dow Jones): Federal Express, a leading air express delivery service provider, is planning to expand its operations in the Subic Freeport, which serves as hub for its Asian operations, an official said on Friday. John Allison, FedEx vice president for operation planning and engineering in Asia Pacific, told reporters the company will be adding eight more planes to its existing fleet of 12 aircraft currently servicing Asia. He said while the U.S.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
United Sulawesi seeks economic cooperation
United Sulawesi seeks economic cooperation KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi (JP): The idea of a united Sulawesi received support on Friday, with a regional governor saying it reflected solidarity based on economic and social cooperation among the four provinces that make up the island. Speaking at the closing of a two-day intergovernmental meeting here, North Sulawesi Governor Adolf J.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Ericsson touts new phone
Ericsson touts new phone JAKARTA (JP): The Swedish-based telecommunications company, Ericsson Indonesia, launched on Friday a new model in its mobile phone collection, the Ericsson A2618s. The company said the new phone was designed for young and style-conscious people. Its colorfully-designed front and back covers are changeable The new phone supports the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and can access both GSM 900 and GSM 1800 frequencies.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Two cardholders to fly to Sydney
Two cardholders to fly to Sydney JAKARTA (JP): ANZ Panin Bank Olympic Visa cardholders Raditya Rizki and Threesye Maryanti won the bank's Sydney 2000 Olympic Games raffle on Thursday and will fly to Sydney to watch the Games' opening ceremony next Friday. "So far this year, ANZ Panin Bank's performance has been encouraging.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
UN still needed to tackle global problems: Gus Dur
UN still needed to tackle global problems: Gus Dur NEW YORK (JP): Despite criticism over its inability to resolve emergencies around the world, President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Friday morning that the United Nations remains an institution powerful enough to tackle global problems. "The United Nations has developed into an institution which is powerful enough to tackle the problems of the globe," Abdurrahman said before the UN Millennium Summit.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia government bans weekly newspaper
Malaysia government bans weekly newspaper KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government has banned a weekly newspaper which specializes in reporting political issues, its editor-in-chief said on Friday. Jalil Ali said the Home Ministry had failed to renew the publishing permit for the Malay-language tabloid Eksklusif (Exclusive).
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sukabumi-Jakarta bus service
Sukabumi-Jakarta bus service From Kompas There are currently no airconditioned buses serving the Sukabumi-Jakarta route. This is strange because, as a matter of fact, the social mobility of commuters on this route is quite high. Many Sukabumi residents work, study or do business in Jakarta. If a nice, safe and comfortable means of transportation were available, they would not have to rent a room or a house in Jakarta. They could just commute between these two places.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
By Ida Indawati Khouw
By Ida Indawati Khouw Of the numerous buildings and structures in downtown Kota, one never fails to catch the eye with its distinctive bright red color. The Toko Merah (Red Shop), an 18th century Dutch residential building, is one of the most important pieces of the city's heritage. This article, the 55th in a series on historic and protected buildings and sites in Jakarta, takes a look at the history of this eye-catching building.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Search suspended after one week
Search suspended after one week AMBON: After a week-long search for passengers of KM Mulya Star, which sank in the Teluk Manipa waters in Central Maluku regency on Saturday last week, the search and rescue team decided on Thursday to halt operations. "The SAR (Search and Rescue) team decided to halt operations on Thursday after a week of searching," Capt.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Local banks warned of tough competition
Local banks warned of tough competition JAKARTA (JP): Acting Governor of Bank Indonesia Anwar Nasution warned local banks on Friday to be serious in improving the quality of their human resources and technology or risk being left out of the competition with the rising number of foreign banks here. Anwar said that Indonesia was attractive to foreign banks because of the relatively large national savings level of around 17 percent of gross domestic product. "Foreign banks have better technology.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's CBD sees higher occupancy rates
Jakarta's CBD sees higher occupancy rates JAKARTA (JP): The occupancy rate of office buildings in Jakarta's Central Business District (CBD) rose to 78 percent at the end of August from 73 percent at the start of the year, international property services company Koll IPAC said on Friday.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
British firm invests $30 million in Astratel
British firm invests $30 million in Astratel JAKARTA (JP): British-based equity investor CDC Capital Partners injected US$30 million into telecommunications company PT Astratel Nusantara, taking 22.5 percent of the company's shares in return. Astratel president Michael Ruslim said the capital injection was a follow-up to the strategic alliance formed by Astratel's parent company, publicly listed Astra International, and CDC Capital in June this year.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 8, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
24 babies died of malnutrition
24 babies died of malnutrition SEMARANG: 24 babies under the age of five have died of malnutrition in the first eight months of this year, while 441 others have been hospitalized for the same reason, said head of the Health Agency of Purbalingga regency Diyah Retnani Basuki. She said malnutrition was rampant in the regency, especially in the Rembang, Karangmoncol, Karangtengah and Kutawala districts with mortality rates highest in impoverished villages.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Athletes drain on the rise in Indonesia
Athletes drain on the rise in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian badminton officials have been told to pay attention to the current trend of athletes migrating to other countries and carefully consider both the negative and positive aspects of the trend. "Countries like Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Chinese Taipei are interested in recruiting Indonesian shuttlers," said Ciputra, patron of Jaya Raya badminton club, on Friday.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Refugees a world problem: Gus Dur
Refugees a world problem: Gus Dur NEW YORK (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid admitted here on Thursday (local time) that Jakarta alone could not resolve the refugee crisis in East Nusa Tenggara due to its limited resources. "It is difficult because our international friends demand us to do this and that, but they don't give us the necessary tools to operate," the President said in his speech at Columbia University, where he received the Global Leadership Award from the university.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Resolve all cases of violence
Resolve all cases of violence It is suspected that the rampage (in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara) and the killing of UN personnel was intended to damage the reputation of Indonesia, since it occurred at the very time almost all of the world's most influential leaders were assembled (in New York) to attend the Millennium Summit. Politicizing the East Timor issue in the international arena is nothing new. Ever since it became a part of Indonesia, East Timor was a thorn in the side of this country.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Chinese TV manufacturer opens factory
Chinese TV manufacturer opens factory TANGERANG (JP): A Chinese television set manufacturer Changhong Electronic Group Corporation officially opened a TV assembly factory at Cikupa here on Friday. Director General for Industry and Trade Agus Tjahayana Wirahadikusumah officially opened the Rp 25 billion (US$2.9million) investment that is capable of producing 800,000 television sets per year.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Trouble on the trains
Trouble on the trains From Warta Kota The state-railway corporation is not improving its services; it has even reduced the number of its wagons. The following occurred on Sept. 4 at Bekasi Station. I wanted to take an economy electric express train (KRL) scheduled to depart at 8:05 a.m. After buying a fake ticket for Rp 2,500, I walked to the train in question. The ticket was false because it had a new fare stamped on it.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
On swimming for health
On swimming for health In last Sunday's edition of The Jakarta Post, Sept. 3, 2000, I read a very interesting article titled Smoothly swimming to better health. Would you or any of your esteemed readers have any information on whether this type of swim training is available here in Jakarta, or maybe if there are some written instructions with photos, etc., on the market somewhere? Thanks for a reply. PETER A. TRONKE Jakarta
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Danamon, ANZ Panin tie up
Danamon, ANZ Panin tie up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Danamon entered a cooperation agreement on Friday with Australian-based ANZ Panin bank for credit card payment. Under the agreement, holders of ANZ Panin bank's credit card will be able to pay their bills through any of Bank Danamon's branch offices. ANZ Panin credit card holders will also be able to use their cards at any of 700 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) operated by Bank Danamon across the country.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
AWSJ settles with Mahathir's son
AWSJ settles with Mahathir's son KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A 150 million ringgit (US$39.5 million) libel suit brought by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's son against the Malaysian printer of the Asian Wall Street Journal has been settled out of court, the national news agency Bernama reported on Friday. The report cited an announcement by High Court Judge RK Nathan saying that both parties had reached an agreement to settle the suit. It did not say whether there was any monetary settlement.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Activists demand suspension of West Java governor
Activists demand suspension of West Java governor BANDUNG (JP): Activists demanded on Friday that West Java Governor R. Nuriana be suspended to facilitate the legal process of the local high court relating to alleged corruption involving Rp 209 billion (US$25.2 million) within his administration. "I strongly suggest Nuriana temporarily step down from his position," said Teten Masduki, head of the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW).
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asia Pulp & Paper sells notes
Asia Pulp & Paper sells notes HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. sold US$125 million of asset-backed floating rate notes due 2005 through Pioneer Export Funding Ltd. on Aug. 31, lead manager ING Barings said on Friday. The bank said that the notes have a final maturity of five years and the average life of the assets is 4.5 years. The maturity date is Aug. 28, 2005.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Kids learn boxing to stop brawling
Kids learn boxing to stop brawling By Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): A 16-year-old girl climbs into a boxing ring and says a prayer in a tender voice, silencing the shouts of about 200 school kids waiting for the action to begin. "O Lord, If I win, guide me to uphold my faith and my honor. And if I lose, move me to stand on the side and applaud when the winner passes me by," the girl concludes her prayer. "Only cowards fight in street brawls!" the match announcer says and leaves the ring.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Government lifts restrictions on rice imports
Government lifts restrictions on rice imports JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) has lifted restrictions on rice imports to meet domestic demand after the conclusion of the harvest season, Coordinating Minister of Economy Rizal Ramli said on Friday. Rizal, who is also Bulog's chief, assured that the imports would not depress local prices. He explained that the policy could be reviewed in the future depending on domestic rice stocks.
Sat, 09 Sep 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian history
Indonesian history I would like to be among the first to pass on condolences to all remaining members of the Nasution family, on the passing of Bapak Abdul Haris Nasution, who I feel, from what limited research we have of Indonesian history printed in English, must surely rate as Indonesia's greatest unsung hero.