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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Foreigners can acquire, establish holding firms

Foreigners can acquire, establish holding firms JAKARTA (JP): The government issued new decree on Wednesday allowing foreign investors to establish a holding company or acquire stake up to 100 percent in existing ones.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Emotional Ghalib calls ICW executive 'animal'

Emotional Ghalib calls ICW executive 'animal' JAKARTA (JP): The war of words between Attorney General Lt. Gen. Andi M.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibitions * Children's Painting Exhibition at the Gallery CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 12-17. * Photo Exhibition: By Elizabeth Carecchio, at the Gallery CCCL - French Cultural Center, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Jun.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Irian ex-hostages still traumatized

Irian ex-hostages still traumatized JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Most of the 11 Irianese, kidnapped on May 5 by an armed group who were rescued 36 days later, have refused to return to work at Mur II Inti Arso PIR V resettlement transmigration area.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Ghalib offers to buy ties 'banned' reporters

Ghalib offers to buy ties 'banned' reporters JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Andi M. Ghalib denied banning three local news journalists at his office.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 9, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Rupiah, stock prices tumble on Golkar's strong showing

Rupiah, stock prices tumble on Golkar's strong showing JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian rupiah and stock prices ended lower on Wednesday after rising astronomically the previous day, as the market got jittery from the strong showing of ruling Golkar party at the polls.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/PASI eying six golds in 20th SEA Games

PASI eying six golds in 20th SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) is eying a target for six golds in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei in August.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Keep presidential term short

Keep presidential term short Indonesia possesses great potential with its natural and human resources. Its beauty attracts tourists who want to come and see all it has to offer. This has led Indonesia to be dependent on tourism as one of its financial strengths.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/China refuses to be blown by the winds of change

China refuses to be blown by the winds of change This is the second of two articles on changes taking place in Indonesia, South Africa and China as reported by The Jakarta Post Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Final returns expected in one more week

Final returns expected in one more week JAKARTA (JP): Townspeople eager to know the final returns will be kept in suspense until June 17.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Arts Exhibition: A Diversity in Art, by Art Teachers of Denpasar Art Academy and Udayana University, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until June 30.Music and Entertainment * Hard Rock Hotel, Jl.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Five shot in Banyumas clash

Five shot in Banyumas clash BANYUMAS, Central Java: At least five people were shot when local police fired their guns to break up a clash between residents of two neighboring villages in Banyumas regency on Tuesday morning.Another resident was injured after being trampled by the brawling crowd.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Money politics burdens democratization

Money politics burdens democratization Money Politics -- Pengaruh Uang Dalam Pemilu (Money Politics -- The Effects of Money in Elections); By Indra Ismawan; Media Pressindo, Yogyakarta, April 1999; iv and 82 pages YOGYAKARTA (JP): Money used as a means to gain political power is not a new ...

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Gloria 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Borrowers 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Patch Adams 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 A Night At The Roxbury 14:30 18:00 21:30 Simply Irresistible ...

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Unocal finds oil in Rapak

Unocal finds oil in Rapak JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Wednesday that its American contractor, Unocal Indonesia, has discovered an oil reserve at its Rapak production sharing contract area in East Kalimantan.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/The duty of remembrance (1945-1999)

The duty of remembrance (1945-1999)By Federico Mayor JAKARTA: "We the peoples... determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war." So begins the United Nations Charter. That was in 1945, in San Francisco.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/South Sumatra councilor and official detained for drugs

South Sumatra councilor and official detained for drugs JAKARTA (JP): The deputy speaker of South Sumatra's Musi Rawas Regency Legislative Council and an aide to the provincial governor were arrested on Tuesday night in a hotel room in West Jakarta for being under the influence of shabu-shabu ...

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on June 9, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Golkar gaining ground in areas outside Java

Golkar gaining ground in areas outside Java JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) maintained on Wednesday its lead, but the vote counting result as of 11 p.m. showed Golkar was slowly gaining ground by leading in provinces outside Java.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Two soldiers, one civilian killed in Aceh

Two soldiers, one civilian killed in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Three bodies, including those of two military personnel, were found at Teupin Batee village in Idie Rayeuk district, East Aceh, on Tuesday evening, a senior official said.Lilawangsa Military Commander Col.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/The risk of short-term capital

The risk of short-term capitalBy Winarno Zain JAKARTA (JP): The rapid rise of the share price index of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) in the past several weeks was surprising indeed. After hitting 300 early this year, it bounced back to over 600 before declining.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/PDI-P, PAN and PKB urged to coalesce

PDI-P, PAN and PKB urged to coalesce JAKARTA (JP): Noted Muslim intellectual Nurcholish Madjid called on the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) to form a coalition government to push for reform.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Forex reserves slide to $15.89 billion

Forex reserves slide to $15.89 billion JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Tuesday its net foreign exchange reserves decreased by US$35 million to $15.89 billion on June 4 compared to the previous week's level.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Fatal shooting protested

Fatal shooting protested JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The city was tense on Wednesday as approximately 50 people held a sit-in strike in front of the provincial council office to protest Monday's fatal shooting of a Genyem resident at Gresi district here.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Poll praise premature: Experts

Poll praise premature: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Foreign and local observers both voiced on Wednesday grave concern over the snail's pace of vote counting as an unofficial tally showed the ruling Golkar Party leaping into second place and opposition parties aired suspicion of foul play.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Protesting workers make 10-km march

Protesting workers make 10-km march TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of workers of furniture manufacturer PT Arjuna Maha Sentosa protested on Wednesday by marching from the Tangerang office of the Ministry of Manpower to their company's factory on Jl. Kasir II in Gembor village, Jatiuwung.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Councilors banned from side jobs

Councilors banned from side jobs JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker Edy Waluyo said on Wednesday he notified Governor Sutiyoso in writing that councilors should not be assigned to additional duties."According to Article 42 of Law No. 16, councilors holding side jobs can face dismissal," Edy said.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Police advocate militia chiefs appointment

Police advocate militia chiefs appointment DILI, East Timor (JP): East Timor Police chief Col. G.M. Timbul Silaen defended on Wednesday the appointment of Eurico Guteres and Manuel Sousa, as leaders of civilian militia forces, locally known as Pam Swakarsa.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/PLN denies giving contract to PT Enico

PLN denies giving contract to PT Enico JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) insisted on Wednesday that it would not compensate a local service company for the losses caused by the breach of a coal waste cleaning contract almost a decade ago.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Will the Serbs and Kosovars ever live side by side again?

Will the Serbs and Kosovars ever live side by side again?By Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "We'll dig up our dead and take them with us. There's no chance the Serbs will stay.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Language and politics

Language and politics I refer to the article Government abolishes anti-Chinese rules (The Jakarta Post, May 8, 1999), which states that President B.J.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Djajanti Group to build CPO refinery

Djajanti Group to build CPO refinery JAKARTA (JP): PT Varita Majutama, the plantation arm of Indonesian timber company Djajanti Group, announced on Wednesday it would build a US$7.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Carter's caution

Carter's caution Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter has come here to supervise the first general election held in the reform era, and he had praise for the organizers as well as for the democratic spirit prevailing among the voters.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/KPU system held responsible for tardy vote count

KPU system held responsible for tardy vote count JAKARTA (JP): With no end in sight to the vote tally, telecommunications experts have blamed the system deployed by the General Elections Commission (KPU).

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Overhaul needed

Overhaul needed If there is one thing that has almost managed to divert the attention of Indonesians amid the strains and expectations in the wake of Monday's general election, it is the corruption charges which the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) leveled against Attorney General Andi Muhammad ...

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Mayora protesters driven away

Mayora protesters driven away JAKARTA (JP): After a six-day-long demonstration in front of cookie producer PT Mayora's head office on Jl. Raya Tomang, West Jakarta, hundreds of laid-off workers were removed by police on Wednesday without resistance.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Unocal funds water project

Unocal funds water project JAKARTA (JP): Geothermal power producer PT Unocal Geothermal Indonesia, a subsidiary of American energy company Unocal Corp. has built clean water facilities for the community living around its power plant in Salak, Sukabumi, West Java.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Poll monitoring body records 19,504 violations

Poll monitoring body records 19,504 violations JAKARTA (JP): The Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) has discovered 19,504 violations during Monday's balloting across Indonesian provinces outside East Timor and Aceh, according to chairman Mulyana W. Kusumah on Wednesday.

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Thu, 10 Jun 1999

JP/Benchmark rate drops again

Benchmark rate drops again JAKARTA (JP): The benchmark interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia promissory notes (SBI) fell to 23.48 percent at Wednesday's auction from 24.65 percent previously, the central bank announced.It noted the interest rate declined by 12.

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