:: jawawa.id :: Indonesian Business and Finance News

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Portugal calls for E. Timor inquiry

Portugal calls for E. Timor inquiry JAKARTA (JP): Portugal's envoy to Indonesia Ana Gomes called on Wednesday for an international inquiry into the outbreak of violence against civilians in East Timor.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Golkar asked to delay function

Golkar asked to delay function SEMARANG (JP): Residents in Surakarta, Central Java, have asked the Golkar Party to delay a scheduled meeting in the town for fear of unrest, an official here said.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Econit says govt loath to give more to provinces

Econit says govt loath to give more to provinces JAKARTA (JP): The bill on striking a financial balance between the central government and provincial administrations will not affect the government's management of revenue generated from natural resources, according to consultancy firm Econit.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Billions allocated to fight malnutrition

Billions allocated to fight malnutrition SURABAYA: East Java's provincial health office will provide Rp 21 billion to help improve the nutritional status of 243,000 children, including 14,000 who are below five years old and are suffering from malnutrition.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Govt seeks to boost rights body's powers

Govt seeks to boost rights body's powers JAKARTA (JP): A government-sponsored draft law initiated to empower the National Commission on Human Rights was submitted to the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Tapos certificate to be reviewed

Tapos certificate to be reviewed BOGOR (JP): West Java Governor R. Nuriana said on Wednesday the government would review the land use certificate for a cattle ranch owned by former president Soeharto because the certificate is valid only until next year.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Nikko sues Bayu Buana

Nikko sues Bayu Buana JAKARTA (JP): PT Nikko Securities Indonesia is filing a bankruptcy claim against travel company PT Bayu Buana for failing to pay Rp 7.5 billion (about US$882,000) in promissory notes, a company executive confirmed on Wednesday.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Mosque keeper bitten by stranger

Mosque keeper bitten by stranger TANGERANG (JP): In a bizarre case of violence, a mosque keeper, Sueb, was bitten repeatedly by a stranger late Tuesday.Sueb, 54, needed some 30 stitches for injuries to his face, hands, chest, back and both ears. One of his ears nearly was bitten off.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Citibank opens 42 ATM centers in three major cities

Citibank opens 42 ATM centers in three major cities JAKARTA (JP): Citibank Indonesia opened on Wednesday 42 new automated teller machine (ATM) booths in the capital and at its branches in Bandung and Surabaya.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Message from Serbian doctors

Message from Serbian doctors We represent a group of young physicians who work at the School of Medicine in Nis, Eastern Serbia, Yugoslavia.In one day, NATO bombers destroyed all our hopes and faith in humanity and goodwill of western politicians.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Riot battalion reinforcements for Maluku

Riot battalion reinforcements for Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Another battalion of riot troops from Java will be deployed to Southeast Maluku regency as the death toll from clashes there continues to rise, police said on Wednesday.Maluku Police spokesman Maj.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Special luxury imported cars sold illegaly, official says

Special luxury imported cars sold illegaly, official says JAKARTA (JP): Many luxury cars imported for special purposes have been illegally sold, a senior government official said here on Wednesday,Director General of the Customs and Excise Permana Agung said sales of the vehicles had caused a ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/WB project monitoring needs review

WB project monitoring needs reviewBy Nila Ardhianie SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): External aid from both international financial institutions and donor countries is playing a very important role in Indonesia's economy, particularly during this time of crisis, but the system of its supervision ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Hooligans cause Rp 2.4 billion loss

Hooligans cause Rp 2.4 billion loss BANDUNG: State railway company PT Perumka suffered an estimated financial loss of Rp 2.4 billion after soccer hooligans broke thousands of windows in a war of stones on April 3 and April 4.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/RI volleyballers join Aspac tourney

RI volleyballers join Aspac tourney JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) sent its top four male beach volleyballers to Thrang and Pattaya in Thailand, on Wednesday to compete in the Asia Pacific beach volleyball tournament attended by 10 countries.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Police officers attacked by unidentified men

Police officers attacked by unidentified men JAKARTA (JP): Two police officers from the National Police Headquarters were assaulted by a group of some 20 unidentified men in Ciracas, East Jakarta, early Wednesday.The wounded officers, Pvt. second class Yusuf Antoni and Pvt.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Soccer supporters should show dignity

Soccer supporters should show dignityFrom NeracaIt's all right to support one's soccer team, but one should behave oneself. We, Jakarta residents, receive out-of-town supporters with open arms. Jakarta belongs to all Indonesians, thus, we must look after it.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: Metis, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until April 10.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Accident may leave boy permanently disabled

Accident may leave boy permanently disabled JAKARTA (JP): A speeding train ran over a young child on Wednesday, severing both of his arms.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Sutiyoso vows to bring corruption cases to court

Sutiyoso vows to bring corruption cases to court JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Wednesday vowed to bring all of the 146 corruption cases allegedly committed by city employees to the courts soon.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Teater Koma to stage Brecht work at TIM

Teater Koma to stage Brecht work at TIM JAKARTA (JP): The country's most prolific theater group, Teater Koma, will present an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's The Threepenny Opera starting on Saturday evening in conjunction with its 22nd anniversary.Stage director N.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/U.S. foreign policy domination diminishes

U.S. foreign policy domination diminishesBy Martin Woollacott WASHINGTON: Between bombs and bananas, the weaknesses of American foreign policy are more evident today than at any time since Vietnam, with the Kosovo war dramatically illustrating the dangerous divide between ambition and the ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Pipe maker protests W. Natuna pipeline tender stipulations

Pipe maker protests W. Natuna pipeline tender stipulations JAKARTA (JP): Local pipe maker PT KHI Pipe Industries, a unit of state steel maker PT Krakatau Steel, said on Wednesday the West Natuna gas consortium denied it the opportunity to supply pipe for the transmission of natural gas from west ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Political change key to recovery: Expert

Political change key to recovery: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Democratic political change is essential to foster economic recovery and improved social harmony, a visiting Philippine expert said on Wednesday in drawing on his country's experience.Jesus P.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks:

Pick of the Flicks:Hollywood KC: Shakespeare In Love 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Meet Joe Black 14:30 18:00 21:30 Affliction 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Enemy Of The State 14:15 16:55 19:05 ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Exports likely to drop this year due to lack of promotion

Exports likely to drop this year due to lack of promotion JAKARTA (JP): Local exporters forecast on Wednesday another drop in the country's non-oil exports this year because many buyers have switched to other Asian countries.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/BI to assist mergers of 74 private banks

BI to assist mergers of 74 private banks JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Wednesday the central bank would play a "matchmaker" role in encouraging 74 private banks to merge into several larger banks in a bid to further strengthen the country's beleaguered ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/PBSI sends warning letter to Mia Audina

PBSI sends warning letter to Mia Audina JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), for the first time in its history, has issued a warning letter to one of its shuttlers. PBSI sent the letter to number one women's singles Mia Audina on April 7 for undisciplined behavior.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until May 17. * Sculptures Exhibition: The Mythology of Wood, by I Made Sutedja, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran, 12 p.m.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Five stars for Senggigi hotel

Five stars for Senggigi hotel JAKARTA (JP): Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort announced on Wednesday it recently received its five-star hotel certification from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Telkom to issue bonus shares

Telkom to issue bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telephone operator PT Telkom said on Wednesday that it would issue bonus shares to shareholders to raise its fully paid capital stock to 25 percent of the authorized capital.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Costomers confused and upset by bank closures

Costomers confused and upset by bank closuresBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The government told people not to worry about the closing of 38 ailing banks last month. But not only were customers worried, they were confused and upset as well.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Pop music

Pop music The expression "pop music" comes from the English word "popular". I respectfully submit that the assertion made by Mr.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/TB hits villagers

TB hits villagers JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Hundreds of Nafri villagers have contracted tuberculosis and are in need of serious medical attention, Antara quoted a health worker as saying on Wednesday.Dr. Agung H.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/On Y2K compliance

On Y2K compliance The letter from Mr. Adrianus Hiyung Tjung (April 3) discussing Y2K preparedness raises a very valid point.Our company the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation's (HSBC) target date to have its relational (customer facing) systems Y2K compliant was Dec.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Govt allots Rp 7.8t for rice subsidies

Govt allots Rp 7.8t for rice subsidies JAKARTA (JP): The government is allocating Rp 7.8 trillion (US$906.9 million) to provide subsidized rice to about 80 million poor people for the 1999/2000 fiscal year beginning this month, State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Big parties would benefit from low voter turnout

Big parties would benefit from low voter turnout JAKARTA (JP): Established parties and those with large popular followings would be the major beneficiaries of low turnout in the June elections, political lecturers warned on Wednesday amid sluggish voter registration.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Call in the UN now

Call in the UN now Violence in East Timor began escalating before independence leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao called, from his detention house in Jakarta, on his supporters on Monday to take up arms against the Indonesian government and pro-Indonesian forces in East Timor.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Jakartans line up to register for June 7 election

Jakartans line up to register for June 7 election JAKARTA (JP): After two days marked by a wait-and-see attitude, thousands of Jakartans on Wednesday were seen queuing at voter registration points across the capital to register for the June 7 general election.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Kontras seeks new probe of abductions

Kontras seeks new probe of abductions JAKARTA (JP): The independent Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) urged the military on Wednesday to reopen the investigation into the abduction of political activists in the last months of the Soeharto regime.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/KONI to form team for 2006 Asiad campaign

KONI to form team for 2006 Asiad campaign JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) plans to set up a special team to organize Indonesia's campaign to host the 2006 Asian Games (Asiad).Secretary-general Rudolf S.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Police may not participate in election: Feisal

Police may not participate in election: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Police will not participate in the June 7 polls as legally they remain members of the Armed Forces (ABRI), despite their formal separation last week, Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Feisal Tanjung said ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/New hope for the credibility of RI's diplomacy

New hope for the credibility of RI's diplomacy This is the second of two articles on the development of Indonesia's diplomacy prepared on a personal basis by Widjoseno Sastroamidjojo, a staff member at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 7, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,675.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 7 , 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Balinese autodidactic artist's Dali-style exhibition

Balinese autodidactic artist's Dali-style exhibitionBy Putu Wirata UBUD, Bali (JP): Gde Sudarma, a 27-year-old Balinese autodidactic artist, has been creating surrealist artwork without realizing the significance of the style and discovered only recently that his paintings resemble those of ...

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Otong's mother corroborates his story in Ita's murder

Otong's mother corroborates his story in Ita's murder JAKARTA (JP): The mother of accused murderer Otong gave corroborating testimony at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday to her son's statement on his motivation in killing a teenage neighbor during a bungled burglary.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/Garuda to restructure $1.08b in foreign debts

Garuda to restructure $1.08b in foreign debts JAKARTA (JP): Debt-ridden flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will meet its creditors in June to hammer out a restructuring agreement over US$1.08 billion in foreign debts, finance director Emirsyah Satar said on Wednesday.

More ...

Thu, 08 Apr 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 8:00 Children's Song 8:30 Music 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

More ...

Find news items by date