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Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Kwik upbeat rupiah will strengthen
Kwik upbeat rupiah will strengthen JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said on Wednesday that the rupiah could strengthen to Rp 6,000 against the U.S.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Analysts warn of likely splinters in new Cabinet
Analysts warn of likely splinters in new Cabinet SEMARANG (JP): Political observers from across the country commended the new Cabinet lineup as a compromise which included all political and societal elements, but warned that such an arrangement was susceptible to political fractures.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Amien deplores devastating riots in Surakarta
Amien deplores devastating riots in Surakarta SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais returned on Wednesday to his hometown to see for himself the devastation from last week's riots.Officials estimate the riots caused at least Rp 15 billion of damage.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Gus Dur pledges to remain accessible
Gus Dur pledges to remain accessible JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid reiterated on Wednesday a pledge that together with Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri regular dialogs would be held with the public and that in line with the new openness palace protocol would be relaxed.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Stock markets near full Y2K compliance
Stock markets near full Y2K compliance JAKARTA (JP): Share trading after the New Year is not likely to be disrupted by computer glitches caused by the millennium bug, a member of the Y2K team for the capital market said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Fiscal tax
Fiscal tax According to new tax regulations, fiscal tax for children under 12 years is not to be paid, with effect from Sept. 22, 1999.My son (aged one and half years) left Surabaya International Airport on Oct. 16, 1999, and my brother's son (aged one and a half years) also left on Oct.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
RI forex reserves up to $16.17b
RI forex reserves up to $16.17b JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose by US$66.70 million from $16.10 billion to $16.17 billion in the week ending on Oct. 22.Bank Indonesia said in its latest weekly report the rise was partly due to an increase in oil and gas export revenues...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Bima Sakti downs Pacific 71-61
Bima Sakti downs Pacific 71-61 SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Bima Sakti Nikko Steel opened the action at the 1999 A Mild Kobatama National Basketball League on Wednesday with a 71-61 win over bottom finisher Pacific Bank Swadesi.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Jakarta Hospital on road to recovery
Jakarta Hospital on road to recovery JAKARTA (JP): Repairs on the basement of a building at Jakarta Hospital in Central Jakarta, which was brutally damaged by military troops last Wednesday, are expected to be completed by next week.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Ties with Israel may cause 'flood of tears'
Ties with Israel may cause 'flood of tears' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Committee for World Muslim Solidarity (KISDI) warned the government not to open ties with Israel and warned of "a flood of Muslim tears" if it opted to go ahead with its plan to embark in trade relations with the Jewish state.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Effectiveness of rights ministry questioned
Effectiveness of rights ministry questioned JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists have welcomed the establishment of the State Ministry of Human Rights Affairs but harbor doubts about its effectiveness.They were buoyed by the establishment of the ministry, particularly since it will be headed by Hasballah...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Trust and Citibank's ATM
Trust and Citibank's ATM On Sept. 21, 1999, I hastily withdrew money from Citibank's automatic teller machine at their branch office in Pondok Indah. The amount of money from the machine was Rp 100,000 short. I was unlucky that I was aware of it when I was already on the road.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Oct. 28, 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, 28 Oct 1999
No funds to fight dengue in Tangerang
No funds to fight dengue in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang mayoralty has yet to start its operation to prevent dengue fever here because of a limited budget, the mayoralty's health office head Nuriman Machyudin said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Unemployed man arrested for murder of woman, child
Unemployed man arrested for murder of woman, child JAKARTA (JP): Cilandak Police detectives have arrested the suspected killer of a young mother and her three-year-old son after a one-week intensive investigation.Cilandak Police chief Maj.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Civil society, civility are constructs of the mind
Civil society, civility are constructs of the mind The following is an excerpt from an interview with Ariel Heryanto Ph.D, a sociologist and lecturer at a university in Singapore. Question: How do you see the election of Abdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Soekarnoputri as president and vice president...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
New cabinet shows TNI still has clout: Observer
New cabinet shows TNI still has clout: Observer JAKARTA (JP): Contrary to popular opinion, or wishes, the Indonesian Military (TNI) continued to exert influence, albeit not as decisive as in the past, in the selection of the new Cabinet, military observer Salim Said said.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Soeharto's case to be reopened, says Marzuki
Soeharto's case to be reopened, says Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman affirmed on Wednesday that investigations into alleged corruption by former president Soeharto and the Bank Bali scandal would be priority tasks, but noted that "political dimensions" had to be taken into...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Information ministry employees face uncertain future
Information ministry employees face uncertain future JAKARTA (JP): Ministry of Information employees across the country were in an uproar over the government's decision to abolish the department.The 55,000 employees of the ministry came to work on Wednesday feeling uncertain about their future.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Novotel Benoa Bali
Novotel Benoa Bali Discover the Venetian Lifestyle, with its splendid and colorful masks and costumes, its prodigious feasts and phenomenal entertainment, at the Novotel Benoa Bali.There are festivities organized for the night of "a once in a lifetime event" and a ball for the new millennium.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
It's time to revitalize the Youth Pledge
It's time to revitalize the Youth PledgeBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): The 7th Congress of the National Language last October featured the theme of strengthening the role of Bahasa Indonesia as a means of development in the globalization era.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Bissu community glitters in ritual dance
Bissu community glitters in ritual danceBy I Wayan Juniarta TIRTA GANGGA, Karang Asem, Bali (JP): For three decades, they have been hounded and blamed for violating social and moral ethics. Now, the transvestite Bissu community in Sigeri, Pangkep, South Sulawesi, is trying to revive its age-old...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Revisiting the Youth Pledge
Revisiting the Youth PledgeBy Harkiman Racheman MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The commemoration of the Youth Pledge on Oct. 28 this year carries great significance. In line with the current atmosphere of multidimensional reform, the historic Youth Pledge, signed and approved by representatives of...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Seaman dies in bar attack
Seaman dies in bar attack JAKARTA (JP): A seaman was attacked and killed in a bar at the busy Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta on Wednesday morning.Kupang native Ronny Markus Doko, 36, was found dead near the Bohusami bar on Jl. Bugis with wounds to his head.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Influence of Dutch language
Influence of Dutch language Last year I read in your newspaper an article concerning the origin and the future development of Bahasa Indonesia. I was astonished to notice that the writer (I don't remember his name) apparently did not know that there are about five thousand words derived from the...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
BI to issue new bank notes in anticipation of Y2K
BI to issue new bank notes in anticipation of Y2K JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will issue Rp 100,000 bank notes beginning on Monday to anticipate an increased demand for cash as a result of worries about the Year 2000 computer bug.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Bali gearing up to face the new millennium
Bali gearing up to face the new millennium DENPASAR, Bali (JP): When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, thousands of people will have flocked to the Island of the Gods to warmly welcome the new century, watching a myriad of millennial art and cultural festivals.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Habibie, please come to Makassar
Habibie, please come to MakassarFrom Rakyat MerdekaMr. Habibie demonstrated his statesmanship when he attributed his withdrawal from the presidential race to maintaining national unity. I would like now to appeal to Mr.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
JSX plans relief for troubled firms
JSX plans relief for troubled firms JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plans to give some 100 firms on the verge of being delisted from the bourse two additional years to complete their restructuring programs.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Kasyadi leads Challenge event
Kasyadi leads Challenge event JAKARTA (JP): Kasyadi from Yani Golf Club held onto his lead with a second round 71 on Wednesday at the Rp 75 million 1999 Andersen Consulting Challenge Golf Championship at the Pondok Indah Golf Club.Kasyadi has a four-under par 140 for two rounds.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Pelti fires three officials amid internal disagreements
Pelti fires three officials amid internal disagreements JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) fired three officials on Tuesday after a prolonged dispute in the association.The deputies to Pelti secretary-general Soegeng Sarjadi, Subiyanto and Benny Mailili, and the official in...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Japanese nabbed twice for same offense
Japanese nabbed twice for same offense JAKARTA (JP): Officials from the Central Jakarta Immigration office nabbed on Tuesday a Japanese man who had been deported once in the past for breaching the same immigration rule.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Discrimination in Constitution
Discrimination in Constitution I followed the lengthy debates held in various sessions concerning the amendments to be made to the Indonesian 1945 Constitution (UUD 45), one of which was of particular importance to me.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Looking for a `Kwik' fix
Looking for a `Kwik' fix The market has responded coolly to Tuesday's announcement of President Abdurrahman's economic team. The reaction contrasted to the rebounds we have become accustomed to in recent weeks.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Locals burn suspected thief
Locals burn suspected thief CILACAP, Central Java: A suspected motorbike thief was beaten and burned alive by a group of angry residents in Kaliwungu village, Kedungreja district, on Wednesday.Residents said Sukardi, 32, was caught trying to steal a motorbike belonging to Darmanto, 28.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
IMF awaits publication of PwC reports
IMF awaits publication of PwC reports SYDNEY (Dow Jones): Hubert Neiss, the International Monetary Fund's Asian director, said Wednesday the IMF will work with the new Indonesian government.But he said the Fund is still awaiting the publication of an audit into the Bank Bali corruption scandal...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
ASEAN urged to to boost technology
ASEAN urged to to boost technology SINGAPORE (DPA): Southeast Asian nations were urged on Wednesday to climb up the technology ladder and emerge as a "cyber-region" developing leading-edge science for the global markets.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct 27, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 325 0 49,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Three taxi robbers shot dead
Three taxi robbers shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Three robbers were shot dead by police as they tried to rob a taxi driver at a night spot in the small hours of Tuesday, police said.Police said that the three, armed with two pocket-knives and a dagger, tried to rob a taxi driver near the Dis Medika...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Analysts welcome Susilo's appointment
Analysts welcome Susilo's appointment JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is capable of supervising and developing the country's oil and mining sector, but he needs the support of experts to compensate for his lack of professional background in the industry, analysts...
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Refugees suffer more hardships
Refugees suffer more hardships MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: As many as 365 East Timorese who fled their strife-ravaged homeland to seek a better life in Makassar are facing further difficulties.The 85 East Timorese families staying at the Kasih Ibu orphanage on Jl.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Honda raises target amid signs of market recovery
Honda raises target amid signs of market recovery JAKARTA (JP): Sole distributor and assembler of Japanese Honda cars in Indonesia PT Honda Prospect Motor has increased its sales target of New Civic cars amid signs of recovery in the country's depressed automotive market.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
New beginnings
New beginnings Frail though he is, Indonesia's new President Abdurrahman Wahid has wasted no time in setting out his agenda, and attempting to heal some of the wounds that have torn the country apart.He has acknowledged that one of his main tasks is to reduce the massive chasm between rich and poor.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Jakarta Police need reforming
Jakarta Police need reformingFrom Rakyat MerdekaRakyat Merdeka of Oct. 23 reported that Jakarta Police chief Noegroho Djajoesman told the media he had established a fact- finding team to investigate the attack on Jakarta Hospital.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Bali's peaceful reputation suffers blow ahead of 2000
Bali's peaceful reputation suffers blow ahead of 2000By Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): With the end of the second millennium fast approaching, anxieties have arisen over just what the new era will bring.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
World Bank plans trust fund for East Timor
World Bank plans trust fund for East Timor DARWIN, Australia (Reuters): The World Bank plans to set up a trust fund for shattered East Timor and member-nations will be asked to contribute to it, a regional bank official said on Wednesday.The fund for U.N.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Sutiyoso orders war against gambling
Sutiyoso orders war against gambling JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso instructed city officials on Tuesday to seal any buildings belonging to the city administration which have reportedly been used as gambling arenas.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Police seize illegal moisturizers, arrest producer
Police seize illegal moisturizers, arrest producer JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives have arrested a man for allegedly producing and distributing hand and body moisturizer without obtaining a permit from the Ministry of Health.City police detective chief Col.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Administration rings up big bill
Administration rings up big bill BITUNG, North Sulawesi: The Bitung administration has not paid its phone bill since 1998, owing Rp 51 million to state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom, Antara reported on Wednesday.Regional legislative council member J.F.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Cilacap needs 20,000 fishermen
Cilacap needs 20,000 fishermen CILACAP, Central Java: Cilacap needs some 20,000 fishermen to meet the requirement of becoming a "fishermen city", Cilacap regent Hery Tabri Karta said on Tuesday."Currently, the town has about 15,000 fishermen.