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Tue, 12 Oct 1999
MPR committee works to amend 1945 Constitution
MPR committee works to amend 1945 Constitution JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) set up on Monday demarcation lines between presidential power and privileges to allow a check-and-balance arrangement to work well in the future.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Eight injured in Dayak rally
Eight injured in Dayak rally PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: At least eight people were injured when police opened fire on some 300 Dayaks who attacked the provincial legislature on Monday.Seven protesters suffered gunshot wounds and a policeman was stabbed in the clash sparked by the tribesmen's...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Trial of a suspected drug dealer adjourned
Trial of a suspected drug dealer adjourned JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court adjourned on Monday a trial of a woman charged with selling Nipam pills to at least 20 elementary school students after the woman asked for leniency.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Inquiry halted into Soeharto's charities
Inquiry halted into Soeharto's charities JAKARTA (JP): Acting Attorney General Ismudjoko said on Monday he had decided to stop the year-long corruption investigation into former president Soeharto for lack of evidence.Ismudjoko told reporters after a meeting with President B.J.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Should foreigners speak out?
Should foreigners speak out? In his article in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 2, 1999: Let Indonesians choose a ruler, Nova Poerwadi responded to an article I wrote about Megawati Soekarnoputri's recent efforts in Newsweek to portray herself as a reform leader.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Flexibility vital for Golkar: Akbar
Flexibility vital for Golkar: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party chief Akbar Tandjung told an executive party meeting on Monday evening that it must be flexible to cooperate with other political parties in the coming days to reach "common goals".
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Repsol to sell RI unit
Repsol to sell RI unit MADRID (Dow Jones): Grupo Repsol-YPF, the Spanish-Argentine oil and energy group, said Monday that it will sell its assets in the UK and Indonesia.A Repsol-YPF spokeswoman declined to say how much the asset sales would generate, but said the sales are part of the company's...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Firm summoned for damaging old building
Firm summoned for damaging old building JAKARTA (JP): The City Council will summon a private developer for allegedly damaging a protected historical building on Jl. Teuku Umar, Menteng subdistrict, Central Jakarta, a councilor said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Paiton asks PLN to return to power negotiations
Paiton asks PLN to return to power negotiations JAKARTA (JP): Independent power producer PT Paiton Energy asked state electricity company PT PLN on Monday to resume negotiations to settle the dispute over their power purchase contract and to drop both parties' plans to seek a legal solution to the...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Telkom's new `discount' hours
Telkom's new `discount' hours BANDUNG (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has proposed the government change the peak and off-peak hours for local long distance calls, a Telkom executive said on Monday."Peak hours would be from 8 a.m to 8 p.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
PDAM Jaya dismisses 12 protesting workers
PDAM Jaya dismisses 12 protesting workers JAKARTA (JP): The city-owned tap water firm PDAM Jaya has dismissed 12 of its "outspoken" employees starting from Monday for allegedly damaging the company's image by conducting a series of protests over the last six months.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Traffic jam swamps Denpasar
Traffic jam swamps Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali: A downpour, believed to mark the beginning of the rainy season, caused eight hours of traffic congestion here on Monday.Roads were flooded and there were power outages at some 30 traffic lights across town.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Lightning kills three boys, injures three others
Lightning kills three boys, injures three others JAKARTA (JP): Three teenage boys were killed instantly and three others severely injured when lightning struck a wooden farm hut they were sheltering in at Parigi village in Tangerang on Saturday afternoon.Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Forex reserves rise slightly
Forex reserves rise slightly JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves increased by US$39.6 million to $16.05 billion as of Oct. 7, from $16.01 billion in the previous week, Bank Indonesia (BI) said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Seminar on food industries
Seminar on food industries JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to improve public nutrition during the economic crisis, the government, food experts and food-related companies will hold this month a two-day national seminar on food technology.The seminar from Oct. 12 to Oct.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Affairs of the heart as minister toes govt line
Affairs of the heart as minister toes govt line JAKARTA (JP): Its not easy being a top government official. Sometimes one has to conform to political protocol rather than following the heart.Juwono Sudarsono certainly felt his heart strings being tugged following the fatal shooting of several...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Hospitals struggle to survive during crisis
Hospitals struggle to survive during crisis JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Hospital Association (PERSI) on Monday warned of mass hospital closures across the country if the economy did not rebound."Most Indonesian hospitals are still suffering from the economic crisis which began in 1997", the...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
S'pore investors to stay
S'pore investors to stay SINGAPORE (DPA): Officials on Indonesia's Batam Island are assuring foreigners they will safeguard their investments despite the political and social instability in the country, a report said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Color photocopiers
Color photocopiersFrom KompasI attended PT Datascript's presentation of printers that can function as color photocopiers.I intend to buy one, but I am worried because, as far as I know, there was a regulation issued by Perum Peruri (Botasupal), the coordination board for the eradication of...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
RI near to forming rubber body
RI near to forming rubber body JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia plan to set up an international rubber producers association to replace the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO), an executive of the Indonesian Rubber Producers Association said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Transforming Indonesia's civil service
Transforming Indonesia's civil serviceBy Raphael Lengesa Nombo YOGYAKARTA (JP): The 1980s and 1990s are viewed as very challenging and meaningful decades for civil service reform in most developing countries.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Graft law, rights tribunal rulings passed
Graft law, rights tribunal rulings passed JAKARTA (JP): With just a few days left to his term, President B.J. Habibie had a busy day on Monday issuing a decree on the establishment of an independent commission to keep tabs on state officials' wealth and signing a government ruling to set up a...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
East Timor's independence
East Timor's independence If the East Timorese independence leaders based their strategies to achieve independence on Jim Aubrey's approach to and understanding of Indonesia (see TNI: The people's Army or the people's tyrant in The Jakarta Post, Oct.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Exporters unable to benefit from BEI
Exporters unable to benefit from BEI JAKARTA (JP): Exporters have been unable to benefit from the newly established, state Bank Expor Indonesia (BEI) due to the bank's strict lending terms, the secretary general of the Indonesian Textile Association (API) said.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Demonstration of democracy
Demonstration of democracy On Oct. 8, 1999, President B.J. Habibie displayed democracy for a gathering of media representatives. The event was covered by TVRI and was seen and heard throughout Indonesia.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 11, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,776.00 7,854.00Australian dollar 1 5,082.39 5,137.30Austrian schilling 1 600.20 606.79Belgian franc 1 204.73 206.98Brunei dollar 1 4,626.92 4,676.11Canadian dollar 1 5,277.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
MPR urged to stay on reform track
MPR urged to stay on reform track UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: At least 200 students marched through town on Monday to demand the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) stick to the reform agenda.The students said they suspected that MPR members, who have convened in Jakarta, are busy bargaining for...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Asian currencies mixed; Japan, U.S. holidays mute activity
Asian currencies mixed; Japan, U.S. holidays mute activity SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed in thin trading late Monday as holidays in Japan and the U.S. muted market activity.Traders said they had expected a relatively quiet session and got one, given the absence of any fresh...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Mother, kids, friends caught in drug orgy
Mother, kids, friends caught in drug orgy JAKARTA (JP): A woman, her two adolescent children and two friends were arrested during a drug orgy in the woman's rented room at Gang Langgar in Taman Sari.West Jakarta Police chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
'TPI' broadcasts wildlife program
'TPI' broadcasts wildlife program JAKARTA (JP): Private television station TPI will begin broadcasting the 30-minute documentary Toyota World of Wildlife at 8:30 p.m. every Monday starting this week.Jointly produced by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Discovery Channel and Sunset+Vine...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Two-hour deluge causes flood in Bogor
Two-hour deluge causes flood in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A two-hour heavy downpour on Sunday inundated Tegal Gundil village in East Bogor district, destroying at least five houses and damaging 66 others.Strong wind and rain hit the area on Sunday afternoon at about 5:30 p.m.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Court to issue legal opinion on PwC report
Court to issue legal opinion on PwC report JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court will issue a legal opinion on whether the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) should disclose the full report of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) audit of the transactions relating to the Bank Bali scandal, a government source said.
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Indonesia ministers to sign Iraqi oil deals in Baghdad
Indonesia ministers to sign Iraqi oil deals in Baghdad BAGHDAD (Reuters): Indonesia will dispatch its trade and energy ministers to Baghdad on Tuesday to conclude oil and trade deals with Iraq under its oil-for-food arrangement with the United Nations, an official at the Indonesian embassy in...
Tue, 12 Oct 1999
Police say nothing to show Tanri's role in Baligate
Police say nothing to show Tanri's role in Baligate JAKARTA (JP): National Police detectives have been unable to find any sign of involvement of State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng in the Rp 546 billion Bank Bali scandal, an officer said on Monday.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Myanmar boosts troops along Thailand border
Myanmar boosts troops along Thailand border MAE HONG SON, Thailand (AFP): Myanmar troops are pouring into border regions opposite Thailand's northern Mae Hong Son province and may be preparing to attack refugee camps here, sources said on Sunday.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Students get scholarships
Students get scholarships BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Some 65,090 children in the province, from elementary to high school level, will receive scholarships in the 1999/2000 school year from the social safety net fund.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
INDRA plans to revise its debt relief scheme
INDRA plans to revise its debt relief scheme JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) plans to once again revise its debt relief scheme in a bid to attract more participants, according to executive secretary of the private sector debt restructuring team Irzan Tanjung.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
U.S. official wants swift repatriation of refugees
U.S. official wants swift repatriation of refugees JAKARTA (JP): The United States government urged Indonesia on Saturday to carry out a swift repatriation of East Timor refugees who wish to return to their homeland and immediately halt and disarm militias to ensure security in refugee camps.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Levi's music contest next month
Levi's music contest next month JAKARTA (JP): High school students from several major cities will once again compete in the 1999 Levi's Music Brawl contest for cash prizes totaling Rp 14.5 million, trophies and gifts from the sponsors.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Qureshi wins Futures tourney
Qureshi wins Futures tourney JAKARTA (JP): Aisam Qureshi of Pakistan won the US$150,000 Indonesia Futures F5 tournament after defeating Danai Udomchoke of Thailand 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the final on Sunday.In the semifinal, Qureshi ousted Sebastian Da Costa of Indonesia 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Presidential candidates may have to present their causes
Presidential candidates may have to present their causes JAKARTA (JP): For the first time, an Indonesian candidate may have to publicly justify before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) why he or she is eligible to become president.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
The clock is ticking for RI's television industry
The clock is ticking for RI's television industryBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian television stations are biting their finger nails as their future remains uncertain. The legacy of Indonesia's former president Soeharto's 32 years in power could still wreak havoc on terrestrial...
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
MPR undecided over presidential election procedures
MPR undecided over presidential election procedures JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) completed deliberation on procedures of presidential nomination and election on Sunday, but left three major issues unresolved.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Museums * Bayt Al-Qur'an Museum, at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Phone: 8416466), Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Adam Malik Museum, Jl. Diponegoro 29, Menteng, Central Jakarta (Phone: 337403), Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Dipasena names underwriters
Dipasena names underwriters JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Friday the appointment of Credit Suisse First Boston and state owned PT Danareksa Sekuritas to lead manage the initial public offering (IPO) of PT Dipasena Citra Darmaja.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Nippon, Cosmo Oil tie up
Nippon, Cosmo Oil tie up TOKYO (AFP): Japan's top oil distributor Nippon Mitsubishi Oil Corp. said Saturday it was considering a tie-up with the third largest distributor Cosmo Oil Co. Ltd."We are considering a tie-up with Cosmo Oil as we are facing the severe management environment and feeling the...
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Manokwari hit by earthquake
Manokwari hit by earthquake MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale shook the area surrounding Cendrawasih Bay here on Sunday afternoon.Antara reported that the quake's epicenter was believed to be 135 kilometers south of Manokwari and some 33 kilometers below sea...
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Limit president's term of office
Limit president's term of office Among the subjects being discussed by the ad hoc committee of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is amending the 1945 Constitution, including in regard to the president's term of office.
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
U.S. court issues verdict on Enim oil field dispute
U.S. court issues verdict on Enim oil field dispute WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): A California jury has handed down an $11.7 million verdict against Triton Energy Ltd. in connection with a nine-year-old dispute over the Enim oil field in Indonesia, according to a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and...
Mon, 11 Oct 1999
Fire claims 11 lives
Fire claims 11 lives WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Eleven people died and two others suffered serious burn injuries when a fire razed a house in Wagawaga village, Jayawijaya regency.Jumati, Jayawijaya's Assistant of Regional Administration Secretary, told Antara that the fire started when one of the victims...