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On This Day - November 18, 2000
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Manulife rejects bankruptcy claim
Manulife rejects bankruptcy claim PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) totally rejects the allegation of bankruptcy brought about as a result of PT AJMI's decision not to pay out a life insurance policy from 1994 (Page 3 of The Jakarta Post on Friday 17 November).
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
... and more changes needed
... and more changes needed JAKARTA (JP): The need to introduce changes is widely accepted and the current House of Representatives (DPR) has already made the first tentative steps by removing one whole wing of confusion/conflict in management by determining that the KPU may not include people with...
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Yuso wins in Livoli
Yuso wins in Livoli JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta's Yuso defeated DPPK on Friday, the fifth day of the second leg of the 2000 Samator Indonesian Volleyball League (Livoli) at the Senayan Basketball Hall in Central Jakarta.Yuso defeated DPPK 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 25-14 in the men's division.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Former Japanese comfort women want apology
Former Japanese comfort women want apology YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesians who were made to serve as comfort women during World War II have reiterated their demand here for both compensation and an apology from the Japanese government.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
When will RI sell motorcycles?
When will RI sell motorcycles?From Pikiran RakyatChinese-made motorcycles of a variety of trade marks are now flooding the Indonesian market. They are generally cheaper than motorcycles made in Japan and other countries.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Broader-based recovery
Broader-based recovery The 5.12 percent economic growth in the third quarter, as reported by Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, is thoroughly amazing. This is not only because the expansion surpassed most analysts' expectations, but the growth, previously fueled mainly by...
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Illegal fees
Illegal feesFrom Warta KotaAlthough the demand for the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) is intensifying, KKN still prevails. Illegal fees through bureaucratic mechanisms inherited from the New Order's brutal era are still being imposed.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Eastern fleet exercise begins
Eastern fleet exercise begins SURABAYA: The Navy's Eastern Fleet launched a large-scale exercise on Friday centered in waters near the country's easternmost province of Irian Jaya.Code named Dalla 2000, some 32 naval vessels along with three helicopters, four aircraft and 2,700 personnel are...
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Fujimori visits Japan amid rumors of seeking asylum
Fujimori visits Japan amid rumors of seeking asylum TOKYO (AP): Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, fresh from a summit of Pacific-rim nations in the Southeast Asian nation of Brunei, flew to Tokyo on Friday, the Foreign Ministry said.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Be relaxed, don't get too emotional: Centennial man
Be relaxed, don't get too emotional: Centennial man JAKARTA (JP): The phrase which says that life is too short may not apply to Hendrik Willem Rattu.While many men over 60, or even below, are susceptible to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke, and 79-year-old former...
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 TV Series: Labyrinth 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Cartoon 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 8:30 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Film: One of the Own 10:30...
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Strong electoral commission crucial to democracy
Strong electoral commission crucial to democracyBy Julia Suryakusuma The current economic and political crisis should not distract Indonesia from the urgent task of establishing strong foundations to democracy, including a strong electoral commission.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 17, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,500 -300 4,351,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 105 0 28,000 Alakasa Industrindo 350 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Mask: Sartoris' Masks in the Commedia dell'Arte, at Museum Nasional Jakarta, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3868172), daily except Monday, until Nov. 27. * Artisans at work at ICAC (International Community Activity Center), Jl.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Businessmen want to regain permits
Businessmen want to regain permits JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Baru businesspeople demanded on Friday that the Jakarta administration allow them to reopen their businesses in areas zoned for residential use.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
'SmarTV' to begin service in Bali
'SmarTV' to begin service in Bali JAKARTA (JP): The SmarTV cable television operator will begin its service in five-star hotels in Nusa Dua, Bali, by April next year before expanding to other tourist resorts in Bintan, Riau.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Another blast shakes Omni Batavia Hotel
Another blast shakes Omni Batavia Hotel JAKARTA (JP): Less than 16 hours after an explosion at the residence of Governor Sutiyoso, the capital was rocked by a blast at a four-star hotel in West Jakarta, giving Jakarta an unwanted new title: the city of terror.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
JIHD to restructure $70m in debts
JIHD to restructure $70m in debts JAKARTA (JP): PT Jakarta International Hotels and Development (JIHD) and its creditors signed a deal here on Friday outlining the restructuring of the company's US$70 million in debts, the hotel operator said on Friday.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
Bengkulu school wins English debate contest
Bengkulu school wins English debate contest JAKARTA (JP): State-run SMUN 2 Bengkulu won the national senior high school English debate contest defending the notion that sex education must be made a compulsory subject at high schools.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000
S'pore economy grows 10.4% in 3rd quarter
S'pore economy grows 10.4% in 3rd quarter SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's economy grew at an annual rate of 10.4 percent in the third quarter of this year, prompting the government to raise its target for the year to 9.5 percent.
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