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Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Election result causes anger across nation
Election result causes anger across nation JAKARTA (JP): Outbursts of anger dominated the country's major cities on Wednesday following Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri's presidential election defeat against long-time prominent Muslim leader...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
10 Indonesians arrested in HK for ship piracy
10 Indonesians arrested in HK for ship piracy JAKARTA (JP): Chinese coastal security authorities confirmed on Wednesday that they had arrested 10 suspected Indonesian pirates who allegedly took over a Thai tanker last June, Antara reported.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Indonesian psychology
Indonesian psychology Donna K. Woodward, as expected, rather than arguing against my valid points, made a blanket statement that my (and, implicitly, the Indonesian people's) character is emotional and less than logical.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Indochinese heads meet in secret
Indochinese heads meet in secret VIENTIANE, Laos (AP): Amid a heavy police presence in the Laotian capital, the leaders of the three Indochinese countries -- Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam -- held a rare summit meeting on Wednesday under tight security.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
What kind of leader does RI need?
What kind of leader does RI need?By Santo Koesoebjono WASSENAAR, The Netherlands (JP): Since May 1998, the country has been embarking on the era of political reformasi (reform). What the people have witnessed so far, however, is a continuing power struggle among the political elite.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
BPI acquires Philippine bank
BPI acquires Philippine bank MANILA (AFP): Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on Wednesday won a three-way takeover battle for Far East Bank and Trust Co., the country's fifth largest lender, firing up the consolidation of the financial sector.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Rescue goes on after capsize
Rescue goes on after capsize JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers are still searching for hundreds of passengers who were on board the KM Bimas Raya II ferry which sank in the waters of Habe off Merauke regency, Irian Jaya on Monday evening, Antara reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Fickle fortunes of B.J. Habibie's rise and fall
Fickle fortunes of B.J. Habibie's rise and fall JAKARTA (JP): B.J. Habibie's unexpected rise to Indonesia's presidency in 1998 came largely because the lady of fortune was on his side, at least for most of the time.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Manunggal operates Hercules
Manunggal operates Hercules JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Private air carrier PT Manunggal Air Service will start operating three Hercules aircraft to support air transportation in the province.Company director Widodo said recently the C-60 aircraft would be very useful to help solve the province's...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Thursday's MPR Schedule
Thursday's MPR Schedule 9 a.m. Administrative examination of vice presidential candidates; Vice presidential election; Swearing in ceremony of elected vice president; Closing ceremony of MPR General Session with address from MPR speakerFor more details on the General Session of the People's...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
High hopes for Abdurrahman to restore stability in RI
High hopes for Abdurrahman to restore stability in RI HONG KONG (Agencies): The democratic election of new Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid generated praise around the world on Wednesday, mixed with hope that the frail leader can usher in a new era of stability in the country.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
PDI-P supporters upset over Megawati's defeat
PDI-P supporters upset over Megawati's defeat JAKARTA (JP): The unexpected defeat of Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), in Wednesday's presidential election sparked widespread anger from thousands of loyal party supporters.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Freeport says Indonesia will honor contracts
Freeport says Indonesia will honor contracts DENVER (Dow Jones): Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) Chief Executive James Moffett sought to dispel concerns about Indonesian political uncertainty late Tuesday, hours before Indonesia's presidential-election results were known.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
For the love of Indonesia
For the love of Indonesia Several weeks before the Aug. 30 ballot in East Timor took place, the pro-Indonesia militias made it quite clear that they would rather die than be separated from their "beloved" Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Memorable nightlife lures tourists to paradise island
Memorable nightlife lures tourists to paradise island DENPASAR, Bali (JP): It's Friday evening, the lights are on and everyone turns up the music for a memorable night in Bali.The paradise island of Bali offers a large variety of night entertainment for those who can afford to stay up late.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
E. Timor: Another Western conspiracy?
E. Timor: Another Western conspiracy?By T.M. Callahan JAKARTA (JP): If you agree with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir's remarks in the Oct. 14 issue of The Straits Times, Singapore's most widely circulated daily, then the West is squarely to blame for the current crisis in East Timor.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Governor plans to celebrate Gus Dur's win
Governor plans to celebrate Gus Dur's win JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso warmly welcomed on Wednesday noted Muslim figure Abdurrahman Wahid as the country's new President for the next five years, saying he planned to hold a mass gathering to celebrate the smooth and safe process of the...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Legislators, political observers split over Gus Dur's victory
Legislators, political observers split over Gus Dur's victory JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and political observers lauded the democratic process at work in the election of Abdurrahman Wahid as president on Wednesday, but several expressed regret at the loss of highly favored Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Governor breaks for live TV show
Governor breaks for live TV show JAKARTA (JP): Millions of the country's citizens were glued to their televisions on Wednesday to watch the live broadcast of the nail-biting presidential election.East Java Governor Imam Utomo went so far as to temporarily suspend a meeting with his staff.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Bus on fire on Jagorawi toll road
Bus on fire on Jagorawi toll road BOGOR (JP): A Tunggal Daya bus plying the Jakarta-Sukabumi route caught fire following an engine explosion on the Jagorawi toll road in Ciawi, here on Tuesday.All of the 70 passengers managed to escape from the burning bus.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Mahathir called for Anwar trial
Mahathir called for Anwar trial KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been subpoenaed along with the country's top prosecutor to testify in the sodomy trial of former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, the official Bernama news agency said Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
'Golkar, TNI' deliver crucial votes
'Golkar, TNI' deliver crucial votes JAKARTA (JP): Anti-Megawati Soekarnoputri sentiment, rather than definitive support for Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, may have been the deciding factor in the distribution of votes, which eventually landed Abdurrahman with the nation's top job.A.M.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Humpus signs debt restructuring deal
Humpus signs debt restructuring deal JAKARTA (JP): The Humpuss Group signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on the restructuring of about US$330 million in debts.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Gus Dur: A controversial, visionary leader
Gus Dur: A controversial, visionary leader JAKARTA (JP): Muslim scholar Abdurrahman Wahid, Indonesia's newly elected president, has always been a controversial political figure. His rise to power against all odds attests to his substantial staying power.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Gen. Wiranto's neutrality
Gen. Wiranto's neutrality It is very regrettable that our political party leaders have failed to take the necessary actions to reduce the tensions at the lower levels of society. We fear that these tensions could influence proceedings inside the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) conference halls...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Boy dies after fall from train
Boy dies after fall from train BOGOR (JP): A junior high school student, Faisal Yusuf, died after falling from a train heading for Bogor on Monday.Faisal, 13, boarded the train from Citayam in Depok by climbing onto the wagon's roof.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Austrian suspect arrested
Austrian suspect arrested BOGOR (JP): Immigration officials have arrested an Austrian national, Maunis Bauslama, who is wanted by Interpol for his alleged involvement in a banking crime, an official said on Monday.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
One killed in toll road car crash
One killed in toll road car crash BOGOR (JP): Yusuf, 35, died instantly on Wednesday after being hit by a speeding car driven by Ahmad Dewanto, 27, who was allegedly under the influence of illegal drugs, on the Jagorawi toll road.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Are we too thin-skinned to take criticism?
Are we too thin-skinned to take criticism?By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Indonesia-Australia relations have dived, once again. We all know that a strain in a friendship means that both sides have grievances, and those involved are usually too uptight to hear each other out.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Magic and Modernism, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Nov. 30.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Newmont sets targets for new copper mining project
Newmont sets targets for new copper mining project JAKARTA (JP): PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara's new US$1.85 billion copper mining project in West Nusa Tenggara is set to produce 2,100 tons of gold and copper concentrate per day beginning next year.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Three blasts stun demonstrators
Three blasts stun demonstrators JAKARTA (JP): Three strong blasts shocked thousands of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) staging a mass rally on major streets of Jakarta on Wednesday.Police put the number of injured victims at at least 30 people.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Habibie says he wants to establish NGO
Habibie says he wants to establish NGO JAKARTA (JP): "We will have a Subuh (morning prayer) at Istiqlal Mosque," Abdurrahman "Timmy" Habibie whispered to a family friend when he saw his elder brother B.J.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Putu's works confined to Bali culture
Putu's works confined to Bali cultureBy Ahmad Solikhan. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Balinese artist Putu Sutawijaya proves that pebbles too can make beautiful music.The demonstration of this unusual fact was given by 25 students of the Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) in Yogyakarta.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
RI strong team for Asia Cup
RI strong team for Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will field its strongest players in the US$100,000 JVC Asia Cup men's team championships at the Phan Ding Phung Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City next month.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
ACES starts service in April
ACES starts service in April BANGKOK (Dow Jones): Thailand's Jasmine International PCL said Wednesday the Asia Cellular Satellite System, or ACES, will be ready to offer cellular services in 23 countries across the Asia Pacific region by April 2000.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Heads of state honor Nyerere
Heads of state honor Nyerere DAR ES SALAAM (AFP): At least 14 heads of state and representatives from some 60 countries will start arriving on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Tanzania's former president Julius Nyerere, the prime minister said.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Singapore Power says deal with Pertamina continues
Singapore Power says deal with Pertamina continues SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore Power Ltd. Chairman Ho Kwon Ping Wednesday said the Indonesian presidential elections wouldn't have an impact on Singapore Power's Sumatra natural gas deal with Indonesia state-owned gas and oil company Pertamina.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Akbar, Marzuki under siege over Habibie's fall
Akbar, Marzuki under siege over Habibie's fall JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of B.J. Habibie within the Golkar party accused on Wednesday party leader Akbar Tandjung and his outspoken deputy Marzuki Darusman of masterminding the former president's downfall.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 20, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,035.00 7,105.00Australian dollar 1 4,555.16 4,604.04Austrian schilling 1 553.59 559.30Belgian franc 1 188.83 190.78Brunei dollar 1 4,211.31 4,255.77Canadian dollar 1 4,722.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Funds parked in safe havens await political stability
Funds parked in safe havens await political stability SINGAPORE (Reuters): Billions of dollars Indonesian businessmen sent to safe foreign havens during the country's political and economic crises are unlikely to flow back in significant amounts immediately after the presidential election.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Jostling for positions on Cabinet begins
Jostling for positions on Cabinet begins JAKARTA (JP): Only hours after Abdurrahman Wahid was elected the country's fourth president, politicians in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) were urging him to form a "power- sharing" Cabinet which could accommodate all sides with a strong economic...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
The tasks ahead
The tasks ahead Indonesia democratically elected a president for the first time in more than half a century on Wednesday, amid doubts of the country's immediate future and fears that the road of transition to democracy would prove to be a long and arduous one.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Rupiah, stocks give up gains on Megawati's loss in election
Rupiah, stocks give up gains on Megawati's loss in election JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah and stocks rallied in morning trade on Wednesday following the withdrawal of incumbent B.J. Habibie from the presidential race, but gave up most of their gains later in the day after Abdurrahman Wahid was elected...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Merpati increases flights
Merpati increases flights JAKARTA (JP): State-owned air carrier Merpati Nusantara Airlines will increase its Jakarta-Pontianak flight from once to twice a week.Merpati's general manager of corporate affairs Imam Turidy said on Wednesday the airline has increased the flight frequency to meet rising...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Journalists bet on Gus Dur win
Journalists bet on Gus Dur win JAKARTA (JP): Who says that journalists are objective?They were not when it came to the winner of the presidential race on Wednesday at the People's Consultative Assembly.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
IM Texmaco recovers to down Citra Satria Pelita 57-54
IM Texmaco recovers to down Citra Satria Pelita 57-54 BANDUNG (JP): Indonesia Muda (IM) Texmaco revived its hope for a place in the finals with a 57-54 defeat of Citra Satria Pelita (CSP) in third-day action of the fourth series of the 1999 A Mild Kobatama National Basketball League here on...
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
PDI-P considers entering VP fray
PDI-P considers entering VP fray JAKARTA (JP): The General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly will end on Thursday with the vice presidential election, in which the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle could win a consolation pride.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Ubud art village maintains its tranquility
Ubud art village maintains its tranquilityBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP ): For visitors who want to hear the sound of crickets and frogs while they sleep, the art village of Ubud, 18 kilometers south of Denpasar, maybe the best place to stay.
Thu, 21 Oct 1999
Sports community hopes Gus Dur will back sports
Sports community hopes Gus Dur will back sports JAKARTA (JP): Sports officials and athletes are hopeful that newly elected President Abdurrahman Wahid, a former soccer columnist, will pay more attention to sports development than B.J. Habibie.