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Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Indonesia invites Interfet to conduct joint patrol along border
Indonesia invites Interfet to conduct joint patrol along border JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Wiranto offered to let the Australian-led International Force for East Timor (Interfet) conduct a joint patrol with Indonesian troops along the border to avoid possible future...
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Kid's low IQs detract from gains of family planning drive
Kid's low IQs detract from gains of family planning drive JAKARTA (Antara): Reports that millions of Indonesian children are malnourished does not speak well of the success of the state- sponsored family planning program.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Singapore, RI sign pact
Singapore, RI sign pact SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Indonesia signed a pact Tuesday formalizing the setting up of a key joint military training facility to mark 25 years of bilateral naval cooperation, officials said.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
IMF recognizes failure to oversee bank reform
IMF recognizes failure to oversee bank reform JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) admitted that it had failed in safeguarding Indonesia's crucial bank restructuring program, according to noted economist Sri Mulyani.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
The threat to our economy
The threat to our economy Bank Indonesia Governor Syahril Sabirin visited Washington D.C. recently to lobby the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund for speedy disbursement of financial aid to Indonesia. It seems, however, that his effort was ineffective.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
History binds Indonesia and Australia
History binds Indonesia and AustraliaBy Nova Poerwadi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia share a unique history. Both nations evolved their national identity early in the 20th century, Indonesia during the birth of the nationalist movement in the early 1900s, and Australia in 1901 (albeit still...
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Children killed in grenade blast
Children killed in grenade blast KEBUMEN, Central Java: Four boys were killed when a grenade exploded in a pine forest which served as a military training ground in Bonasari village here on Tuesday.A local police information service was quoted by Antara as saying that it was suspected that the...
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Habibie bids farewell to Cabinet members
Habibie bids farewell to Cabinet members JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie said an emotional goodbye on Tuesday to his Development and Reform Cabinet and thanked government officials for helping him during his 16-month term of office.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Indonesia gains three new governors
Indonesia gains three new governors JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may lose one of its provinces in the near future, but the inauguration of three new governors on Tuesday signified the founding of three provinces: West Irian Jaya, Central Irian Jaya and North Maluku.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Researchers oppose Habibie's candidacy
Researchers oppose Habibie's candidacy JAKARTA (JP): Researchers from the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) urged the People's Consultative Assembly on Tuesday not to make incumbent B.J. Habibie the next president.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Juwono appointed sports minister for 10 days
Juwono appointed sports minister for 10 days JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Juwono Sudarsono has doubled his duties by becoming state minister of youth affairs and sports with only 10 days remaining before a newly elected president establishes a new Cabinet.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Kontras spurns ruling on tribunal
Kontras spurns ruling on tribunal JAKARTA (JP): The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) on Tuesday rejected the government regulation in lieu of law which established a national human rights tribunal.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: The Colour Beat Band, daily, until Oct. 31. - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), Monday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
MPR speaker's awareness
MPR speaker's awarenessFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe election of Amien Rais as speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is a great honor because the position of MPR speaker is higher than that of president. The MPR consists of representatives of the people of the Republic of Indonesia.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Ancient skull makes long journey back to Indonesia
Ancient skull makes long journey back to IndonesiaBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): A prehuman skull, found in the unlikely setting of a cozy antique shop on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York, was returned to its place of origin in Indonesia earlier this month.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
PSIS ties 1-1 with PSIM
PSIS ties 1-1 with PSIM YOGYAKARTA (JP): PSIS of Semarang tied 1-1 with host PSIM Yogyakarta in Group A on Tuesday's opening day of the fourth Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX Cup at Mandala Krida Stadium.Indocement Cirebon beat Persikab Bandung 2-1 in the second match in Group B.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Life insurance companies book solid growth
Life insurance companies book solid growth JAKARTA (JP): Most local insurance companies reported a solid growth in premium incomes in the last two years due to a significant growth in the number of new policyholders.Angger P.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Taufik Hidayat third seeded in V6 Danish Open
Taufik Hidayat third seeded in V6 Danish Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young hope Taufik Hidayat has been seeded third in the men's singles of the US$120,000 V6 Danish Open in Vejle, Denmark, which starts on Wednesday.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition by Wim Wenders, at Galeri Soemardja, Art and Design Faculty of ITB, Jl. Ganesha 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Oct. 20. Discussion with Deniek G. Sukarya, at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 16.Peformances * Puppet Show at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Thai plan to ditch IMF crutches risky
Thai plan to ditch IMF crutches risky BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand may have been a little overconfident in deciding to wean itself from the International Monetary Fund, financial analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Two hectares grass burn at airport
Two hectares grass burn at airport TANGERANG (JP): About two hectares of fields at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng here caught fire on Monday after becoming dry due to the prolonged dry season, an official said on Tuesday.Airport Police chief Capt. Titik H.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Megawati deserves the glamor
Megawati deserves the glamor I have a strong hunch that what has developed into the Megawati puzzle will be resolved soon. After losing three speakership battles -- in the Jakarta City Council, the People's Consultative Assembly and the House of Representatives -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of...
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Stylish Italian seafood at Hotel Mulia
Stylish Italian seafood at Hotel Mulia JAKARTA (JP): Dropped off mistakenly outside the Hotel Mulia's ballroom, I entered and walked straight into a wedding. Trying to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom, it became apparent that I had arrived just in time for a free dinner.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 12, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,786.00 7,864.00Australian dollar 1 5,088.15 5,143.06Austrian schilling 1 602.21 608.82Belgian franc 1 205.42 207.67Brunei dollar 1 4,647.80 4,697.17Canadian dollar 1 5,286.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
KL closes down copper mine
KL closes down copper mine KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysia's only copper mine, the country's biggest mining operation, has closed down after exhausting its ore reserves following 24 years of operation, a report said Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
UNDIP has three new professors
UNDIP has three new professors SEMARANG: The Semarang-based Diponegoro University (UNDIP) inaugurated on Tuesday three new professors of law, sociopolitical science and literature.The university rector Eko Budihardjo presided over the ceremony which was attended by Central Java Governor H.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Court urged to drop charges against Surya
Court urged to drop charges against Surya JAKARTA (JP): The lawyer of the main defendant in the Istiqlal Grand Mosque bomb blast case demanded on Monday that the Central Jakarta District Court quash all charges against his client on grounds of legal technicalities.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Myanmar media left red-faced
Myanmar media left red-faced BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmar authorities on Tuesday denied reports two journalists from a state newspaper were tortured and killed after a photograph of powerful junta First Secretary Gen. Khin Nyunt appeared under a headline reading The World Famous Crook.The Sept.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Most Asian stocks rise despite slump in HK
Most Asian stocks rise despite slump in HK HONG KONG (AP): Asian stock markets closed mixed Tuesday, with prices rising in Tokyo and Taipei but slumping in Hong Kong and Jakarta.The Japanese benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 28.63 points, or 0.16 percent, to 18,090.8.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Indonesia import deals continue, Australia says
Indonesia import deals continue, Australia says CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australia's Trade Minister Mark Vaile said Tuesday that he hasn't heard of any contracts with Australian exporters being canceled by Indonesia.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Security volunteers vow no mobilization on Oct. 20
Security volunteers vow no mobilization on Oct. 20 JAKARTA (JP): Executives of the many security volunteer groups and task forces from several organizations have vowed not to mobilize their personnel ahead of the Oct. 20 presidential election day.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Online medical records versus privacy
Online medical records versus privacy BANDUNG (JP): In the past two years, I have had my throat checked by doctors eight times. Most times I had severe pain in my throat, perhaps due to my failure to properly protect myself against hazardous chemicals.
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
IPTN completes Malaysia order for three airplanes
IPTN completes Malaysia order for three airplanes BANDUNG (JP): State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT IPTN handed over three CN-235-220 airplanes on Tuesday to Malaysia's airforce.IPTN president S. Paramajuda said that the handing over of the airplanes was the last delivery of six airplanes ordered...
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 12, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 250 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 5,000 Alumindo Light Metal...
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
A way out for Habibie
A way out for Habibie In The Jakarta Post on Oct. 6, Daniel Sparingga says in Lack of platform worries West that there should be a respectable exit for Habibie. I agree. Daniel gives as a reason for this statement the fact that the West likes Habibie for having liberal politics, allowing a free...
Wed, 13 Oct 1999
The man in the street wants change in leadership
The man in the street wants change in leadership A deadlock in the presidential election has been predicted by politicians and analysts. As the election nears, J. Soedjati Djiwandono reflects on the understanding of the common citizen.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
TIM forums unearth rich cultural traditions
TIM forums unearth rich cultural traditions JAKARTA (JP): An international seminar and a festival on writing and oral traditions are two events exploring Indonesia's rich heritage to be held this week beginning on Tuesday at the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Eastern team beats westerner in all-star duel
Eastern team beats westerner in all-star duel YOGYAKARTA (JP): The eastern division basketball team beat the western division 95-79 in the 1999 A Mild Kobatama all-stars meet, in a packed Among Rogo indoor stadium on Sunday.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Fish bombs destroying Lampung's coral reefs
Fish bombs destroying Lampung's coral reefsBy Budisantoso Budiman BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung (Antara): Despite a high incidence of tragic accidents, Lampung's fishing communities have expressed no sign of remorse for their use of explosives when catching fish.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 11, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 4,000 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 250 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 40,000 Alumindo...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Fatal shooting sparks tough words
Fatal shooting sparks tough words JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia traded tough words on Monday as they reproached one another over the fatal shooting of an Indonesian police officer in Sunday's mix-up over the East Timor border.Foreign Minister Ali Alatas on Monday said the death of Pvt.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Soccer hooligans ready and waiting
Soccer hooligans ready and waiting SURABAYA: The annual soccer league championship final is still several months away, but thousands of soccer hooligans here are ready to flock to Jakarta in support of Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
PT Pos seeks alliances with private companies
PT Pos seeks alliances with private companies JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to expand nondocument forwarding services, state-owned postal service company PT Pos Indonesia is seeking business alliances with private firms, a company executive announced on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Swallow's nest trade brisk during crisis
Swallow's nest trade brisk during crisisBy M.M.I. Ahyani LABUAN, West Java (JP): It is sometimes difficult to understand man's attitude toward and taste for food and medicine. Take a swallow's nest, for example.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Industrially profound Banten area expects more tenants
Industrially profound Banten area expects more tenantsBy I. Christianto The Jakarta Post, in cooperation with Banten West Java Tourism Development Corporation, is presenting weekly issues on the Banten region. This week's issue is on industry.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Habibie's unholy war
Habibie's unholy war With the presidential election only nine days away, President B.J. Habibie is under pressure to accomplish his national duties one by one. Yesterday, he dropped the curtain on a dramatic comedy show while demonstrating strong confidence concerning his future.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Pertamina lost $4.69b, Bulog $840m: Auditors
Pertamina lost $4.69b, Bulog $840m: Auditors JAKARTA (JP): Independent auditors have found losses amounting to US$4.69 billion at state oil and gas firm Pertamina and Rp 6.7 trillion ($840 million at the current rate) at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Indonesia able to put religious discord to rest: Scholar
Indonesia able to put religious discord to rest: Scholar The following is an interview with Greg Barton Ph.D., an Australian expert on liberal Islam in Indonesia. JAKARTA (JP): For more than two years Indonesia has seen numerous outbreaks of unrest in many of its provinces.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
RP to inspect former U.S. base
RP to inspect former U.S. base MANILA (AFP): A Philippine government task force will inspect the former U.S. air force Clark base to determine whether any hazardous waste was left behind, President Joseph Estrada's spokesman said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Glodok Plaza to be rebuilt
Glodok Plaza to be rebuilt JAKARTA (JP): Almost a year and a half after last year's devastating riots, construction work will begin on the gutted Glodok Plaza electronics and computer shopping complex at downtown Kota in West Jakarta, an executive said on Monday.