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

Find Article by Date

Find news items by date

Select Year:

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017

Select Month:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Select Day:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Searching for all articles published on 2000-09-05 ...

44 articles.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Police doubtful about the agrarian activist kidnapping

Police doubtful about the agrarian activist kidnapping JAKARTA (JP): National Police Headquarters questioned on Monday the truth behind the testimonies of four agrarian activists who had returned home safely after going missing for 12 days.Head of the National Police Information Department Sr.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10

Rates for tax payment, valid from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,225.00Austrian schilling 1 531.92Australian dollar 1 4,687.43Belgian franc 1 181.44Canadian dollar 1 5,544.69Swiss franc 1 4,731.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Three nabbed for kidnapping girl

Three nabbed for kidnapping girl JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police have arrested three suspects charged for kidnapping and robbing a 13-year-old girl from her English college on Jl. Panglima Polim.Chief of South Jakarta Police, Sr. Supt.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/National Police separating the wheat from the chaff

National Police separating the wheat from the chaff JAKARTA (JP): The National Police announced on Monday a reshuffle of 25 high-ranking officers and 10 middle-ranking officers.The shake up includes several notable figures in the police including Insp. Gen.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Search for 'KM Mulya Star' ship survivors continues

Search for 'KM Mulya Star' ship survivors continues AMBON, Maluku (JP): Rescuers continued on Monday the search for survivors of the KM Mulya Star ship carrying no less than 43 passengers and crew that sank off the Manipa strait near Buru Island in Central Maluku regency on Friday night.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Six killed, 55 injured in Tangerang bus accident

Six killed, 55 injured in Tangerang bus accident TANGERANG (JP): Six people were killed and 55 others were injured in a bus accident on the Jakarta-Merak highway near Cikokol, Tangerang on Sunday night.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/PDI-P suspends local board

PDI-P suspends local board PADANG, West Sumatra : The Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Jakarta has issued an official letter temporarily suspending the provincial executive board due to a prolonged internal dispute.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia's new Cabinet and its challenges

Indonesia's new Cabinet and its challenges The Vice President's involvement in decision-making and the treatment of the legislature as an equal partner of the government are among the prerequisites for ensuring a good performance by the Cabinet, says Jusuf Wanandi, Chairman of the Supervisory ...

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Over 100 taxis ticketed for charging unauthorized fares

Over 100 taxis ticketed for charging unauthorized fares JAKARTA (JP): City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) officials on Monday ticketed over 100 taxis, mostly from the biggest taxi company, Blue Bird, for ignoring the agency's warning letter not to charge passengers the new rates, an official ...

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/PGN hopeful of soft loan from Japan

PGN hopeful of soft loan from Japan JAKARTA (JP): State gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) expects Japan to rule next month on its application for a US$722.5 million soft loan to finance the construction of a pipeline from Sumatra to West Java.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/House told to question Marzuki over Baligate

House told to question Marzuki over Baligate JAKARTA (JP): Experts on Monday called for an investigation into reports that officials from the Attorney General's Office, including Attorney General Marzuki Darusman, had taken bribes to acquit prime suspect Djoko S. Tjandra from all charges.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Performances * Drama: Bersama Wajah Setan by Laskar Panggung Bandung group at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 8 p.m., Sept. 8-10. * Traditional Dance, Workshop by Rigas Dance Studio at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 3 p.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Aceh poisoning baffles officials

Aceh poisoning baffles officials BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Local officials are still baffled by the widespread case of food and cigarette poisoning which has spread through the province since late June.Officials here revealed that at least five people have died due to the poisoning.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Nike workers in Indonesia an issue in Olympics

Nike workers in Indonesia an issue in Olympics JAKARTA (JP): An antiexploitation campaign against Nike sports shoes at the Sydney 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, has apparently kept executives of Nike Inc. Indonesia, a subsidiary of Oregon-based Nike International, extra busy.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Yogya hosts world-scale batik festival

Yogya hosts world-scale batik festivalBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Known for centuries as one of Indonesia's batik centers, Yogyakarta is to host an international-scale batik festival from Sept. 7 through Sept. 11.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Mahakam festival begins Sept. 29

Mahakam festival begins Sept. 29 SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The three-day Mahakam Festival 2000 is scheduled to begin here on Sept. 29 in a bid to boost tourism in the province, Fachruddin Djafrie, head of local tourism agency said.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Wisma BCA sold to Singapore's Keppel Land

Wisma BCA sold to Singapore's Keppel Land JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Monday that the BCA headquarters building had been sold to Singapore's Keppel Land Ltd. for Rp 280 billion (US$33.73 million).

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Government told to adopt flexible policy to revive economy

Government told to adopt flexible policy to revive economy JAKARTA (JP): The government should exempt selected banks from the legal lending limit to increase the availability of credits for the real sector and to revive sluggish business activities, a noted economist said on Monday.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Interfaith Forum: Bridging religious differences for peace

Interfaith Forum: Bridging religious differences for peaceBy Asip Agus Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): A young woman with a headscarf (jilbab) was seen riding a motorcycle with a nun to attend the recent mass prayers at Pakualaman Palace here to pray for peace in the riot- torn Maluku Islands.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Suspects in East Timor case to be questioned

Suspects in East Timor case to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): The 19 suspects accused of human rights violations during last year's violence in East Timor are expected to face the first round of questioning next week.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/House to decide on Gus Dur's statement

House to decide on Gus Dur's statement JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) will resort to a vote on whether to issue an opinion of discontent with President Abdurrahman Wahid's reply to a recent interpellation motion.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Jakartans get a taste of Mexican soul and spirit

Jakartans get a taste of Mexican soul and spiritBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Mexicans have always celebrated their independence anniversary with much enthusiasm. But this September, they decided to share their joy with the whole world.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 12:00 p.m.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Most councillors accept Sutiyoso's accountability

Most councillors accept Sutiyoso's accountability JAKARTA (JP): With a vote of 45 for and 37 against, the City Council on Monday accepted the revised annual accountability speech of Governor Sutiyoso, saying that the latter has shown significant improvement in his performance over the last 30 ...

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 4, 2000:

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 4, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Integrity of finance minister

Integrity of finance minister A lot of the criticism and controversy regarding the appointment of Prijadi Praptosuhardjo as finance minister has not ended since his installment on Aug. 26, 2000.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Toyota sees continued success for Kijang vans

Toyota sees continued success for Kijang vans JAKARTA (JP): Carmaker PT Toyota-Astra Motor said on Monday it was upbeat its dependable family van marque Kijang, will maintain dominance in the local market despite the influx of vans imported in completely built-up (CBU).

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Aryanti seeking police clarification, protection

Aryanti seeking police clarification, protection JAKARTA (JP): After suffering a recent campaign of terror aimed at her and her family, Aryanti Sitepu, the housewife who allegedly had an extramarital affair with President Abdurrahman Wahid, requested police protection on Monday.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/After the truce, what?

After the truce, what? The "humanitarian pause" agreed upon in Aceh looks increasingly more like an opportunity for both sides in the conflict -- the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) -- to bide their time for the inevitable ugly confrontation.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Poor concert organizing

Poor concert organizing Recently I attended music concerts by Kris Dayanti and Titi DJ at different times and venues, and although I was impressed with the performance of the said singers, I was appalled with the organization of the events.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/5,000 demonstrators occupy Sampang regent's office

5,000 demonstrators occupy Sampang regent's office SURABAYA (JP): Some 5,000 protesters from various areas in Sampang, Madura island, occupied the Sampang regency office on Monday to protest the delay of the inauguration of the newly elected regent.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Abdurrahman appoints 16 Supreme Court justices

Abdurrahman appoints 16 Supreme Court justices JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has appointed 16 justices to the Supreme Court, including human rights activist Benjamin Mangkoedilaga and former justice minister Muladi.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Military Police officers attack reporter in Makassar

Military Police officers attack reporter in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Around 70 journalists in Makassar marched to the headquarters of the Wirabuana Military Command on Monday to protest Sunday's attack on one of their colleagues.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Four GAM members killed in two separate shoot-outs

Four GAM members killed in two separate shoot-outs BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Security authorities in the restive province of Aceh shot dead on Sunday four suspected separatist rebels to further cast a shadow over the recently extended truce.Chief of the Pidie Police Precinct Supt.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Shuttlers get other training facility

Shuttlers get other training facility JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers, targeting two gold medals at the Olympic Games, will benefit from a special training facility in a sports hall in a high school near the athletes' village at Homebush Bay in Sydney.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Privatization target hard to meet: Government

Privatization target hard to meet: Government JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Monday that the Rp 6.5 trillion (US$783.13 million) privatization target this year would be hard to meet due to "uncontrollable factors.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia told to study Pinochet case

Indonesia told to study Pinochet case JAKARTA (JP): In breaking the impasse over Soeharto's trial, Indonesia could take some lessons from the way the British government resolved the case of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet earlier this year, a United Nations official says.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/RP rebels's demand

RP rebels's demand I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 2, 2000 titled RP rebels demand $10m for release of U.S. hostage.Although this article is just one of the reports on the Philippine hostage crisis, it also touches on another subject: the value of human life.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Forex reserves fall to $27.45b

Forex reserves fall to $27.45b JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Monday that the country's foreign exchange reserves in the fourth week of August fell by US$175.80 million to $27.45 billion compared to the previous week.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Resurgence of trade, investment

Resurgence of trade, investment This is the second of a two-part article presented to the Indonesia Australia Business Council in Jakarta on Aug. 29 by Mark Vaile, Australia's Trade Minister.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Gus Dur's alleged affair a private matter: Legislators

Gus Dur's alleged affair a private matter: Legislators JAKARTA (JP): Legislators refused to comment on an alleged extramarital affair between President Abdurrahman Wahid and Aryanti Sitepu, calling it a personal issue."It's a personal matter.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Rotterdam to help work on museums

Rotterdam to help work on museums JAKARTA (JP): Following up an earlier agreement, the visiting mayor of Rotterdam Ivo W. Opstelten said he planned to support the preservation of Jakarta's historical sites, especially its museums.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Big Momma's House 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Kid 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 B.

Tue, 05 Sep 2000

JP/Madurese agrees one never enough

Madurese agrees one never enough JAKARTA (JP): 20-year-old Muslim cleric on the East Java island of Madura has won admiration and envy after he married four teenagers in a same-day wedding party.