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Japan, China, S. Korea, ASEAN to form new forum

Japan, China, S. Korea, ASEAN to form new forum MANILA (DPA): The 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as Japan, China and South Korea will launch a new East Asian forum next month to address the region's security and economic concerns, a diplomatic source said...

To the President, congratulations!

To the President, congratulations!From Media IndonesiaOn behalf of the co-members of the Movement for Justice and National Unity (GKPB) I congratulate Abdurrahman Wahid on his election as President in the 1999 General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 22, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,741.00 7,356.44Australian dollar 1 4,383.67 4,431.98Austrian schilling 1 528.93 534.61Belgian franc 1 180.42 182.36Brunei dollar 1 4,041.37 4,084.58Canadian dollar 1 4,549.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News...

Three injured in gas stove explosion

Three injured in gas stove explosion JAKARTA (JP): Three people sustained serious burns after a new gas stove exploded on Friday morning at a house in Kelapa Dua, Tangerang, a hospital official said on Friday.

Seven city museums receive face-lift

Seven city museums receive face-lift JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is currently beautifying all of its seven museums in a bid to attract more Jakartans to visit them, a city official said on Friday.

Noegroho says sorry again for hospital attack

Noegroho says sorry again for hospital attack JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman apologized on Friday for the disruption and damage caused to a part of Jakarta Hospital in South Jakarta by military officers on Wednesday night.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 75 74,000 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 350 0 237,000...

DPR protesters claim Golkar betrayed Habibie

DPR protesters claim Golkar betrayed Habibie JAKARTA (JP): About 100 students and legislators claiming to represent the people of eastern Indonesian rallied at the House of Representatives on Friday to protest the Golkar Party's failure to clinch support for B.J.

Regional stock markets close generally mixed

Regional stock markets close generally mixed HONG KONG (AP): Asian stock markets closed mixed Friday, with the key index in Hong Kong surging nearly 3 percent following the decision by local conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa to sell its stake in British mobile phone company Orange to Germany's...

Presidential selection

Presidential selection Your editorial Going the extra mile dated Oct. 22, 1999, although beautifully written and sincere, seems to reflect your hopes -- that the purposes of democracy have been well served by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in its selection of the new president and vice...

KL conference AIDS in Asia-Pacific

KL conference AIDS in Asia-Pacific KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Asia's largest AIDS conference has a heavy topic on its agenda: How to control the epidemic in countries where experts say the virus is growing at a faster rate than anywhere in the world.

New security forum 'not to override ARF'

New security forum 'not to override ARF' MANILA (Agencies): A proposal by the Philippines to form a new security forum in Asia will not override the functions of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), the body's secretary general Rodolfo Severino said on Friday.

Floods kill three

Floods kill three BANYUMAS, Central Java: Three people were killed and at least 52 houses were damaged when torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in three districts here.The incessant rain, which began on Sunday, has caused landslides in three districts over the past three days.

Investors, experts seek clean and stable government

Investors, experts seek clean and stable government JIMBARAN, Bali (JP): The restoration of public order, law enforcement and the elimination of corruption were identified on Friday by investors and observers here as priorities for the new government if Indonesia wanted to attract foreign capital.

Regional representatives push for independent faction

Regional representatives push for independent faction JAKARTA (JP): The 130 regional representatives from 27 provinces gathered on Friday to express their determination to set up an independent faction at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) despite its earlier termination by the Assembly.

Asian monies extend rupiah-led rally

Asian monies extend rupiah-led rally HONG KONG (Dow Jones): As in recent days, trading in Southeast Asia's other currencies followed the rupiah's lead, with the baht slipping from its intraday high to end Asian hours down on the day, while the Singapore dollar eased after the morning's run-up to...

RI lamp makers ask Egypt to waive tariff hike plan

RI lamp makers ask Egypt to waive tariff hike plan JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Electric Lamp Producers (Aperlindo) has appealed to the Egyptian government to refrain from imposing a 110 percent import surcharge on lamps.

No quick fix for Australia-Indonesia ties

No quick fix for Australia-Indonesia tiesBy Vivienne Stanton CANBERRA (Reuters): Australia sees the election of a new president in Indonesia as a chance to mend battered ties, but domestic pressure on Abdurrahman Wahid will make it difficult for him to respond.

180 golfers to contest c'ship

180 golfers to contest c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Seventy amateur and 110 professional golfers will compete in the second Andersen Consulting Challenge Golf Championship from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30 at the Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club.

Pertamina asked to clarify bribery report

Pertamina asked to clarify bribery report JAKARTA (JP): A legislator called on state oil and gas company Pertamina on Friday to clarify a report that it had awarded a business contract to a former legislator in return for his help in blocking the oil and gas bill.

ASEAN common currency idea wins ground

ASEAN common currency idea wins ground MANILA (Reuters): The idea of a common currency for the 10- member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has gained ground but is still far from becoming reality, the grouping's head said on Friday.

DHL maintains Ambon service

DHL maintains Ambon service JAKARTA (JP): The DHL branch office in Ambon, capital of the Maluku province, has continued its operations despite the civil strife in the riot-torn city, a senior technical advisor from PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express announced on Friday in a statement.

Prospects for RI's recovery

Prospects for RI's recovery The following article is taken from a presentation at the Indonesia Next: Politics, Business and The Impact of Change Conference in Bali on Friday.By Mar'ie Muhammad JAKARTA (JP): After a long political struggle, the People's Consultative Assembly succeeded in electing...

The new reformist quartet

The new reformist quartet Since Oct. 21, 1999 this country has a new reformist quartet which will guide its people to enter the third millennium, after two days of drama full of tears of disappointment and joy.

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999Church Services * Church of Christ Worship Service in English, in the dining room, Graha Purna Wira Polri, Jl. Darmawangsa III no. 2, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Sunday, 5 p.m. Further information contact Donald L. Goodman 336244.

Gus Dur, Megawati face first test

Gus Dur, Megawati face first test JAKARTA (JP): The first test of the credibility of the new government in solving the multi-faceted crisis is how acceptable the new Cabinet will be to the various political factions and the market (people), analysts here noted on Friday.

World leaders welcome new RI team

World leaders welcome new RI team JAKARTA (JP): Congratulations pouring in for President Abuddrahman Wahid on Friday hastened following the election of Megawati Soekarnoputri as vice president.United States State Department spokesman James Foley said Washington hopes the new tandem will enhance...

Asiapower to list on SES

Asiapower to list on SES SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's Asiapower Investments Pte. Ltd. said Friday it has received in-principle approval to list on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Singapore.

Awaiting President's move

Awaiting President's moveFrom Rakyat MerdekaWith their hearts throbbing, the people witnessed every second of the process of the presidential election up to the election of Abdurrahman Wahid as Indonesia's fourth president.

Xanana gets hero's welcome in Dili

Xanana gets hero's welcome in Dili DILI (JP): East Timorese resistance leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao returned to the territory on Friday for the first time in nearly seven years and called for reconciliation in the territory.

719 people to run in Bali Marathon

719 people to run in Bali Marathon JAKARTA (JP): Some 719 people, consisting of 563 Indonesians and 156 Japanese, will run in the 13th Bali Marathon on Oct. 24 at Sanur beach in Denpasar.Event organizer Arifin Hutabarat told Antara news agency on Friday that the number of participants had dropped...

Resumption of RI aid soon

Resumption of RI aid soon WASHINGTON (AFP): The deputy head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday said he hoped to see a resumption in IMF credits to Indonesia "in a matter of weeks."IMF deputy managing director Stanley Fischer, speaking to journalists at a conference here, said the...

Profit taking by investors hits stock market, rupiah up slightly

Profit taking by investors hits stock market, rupiah up slightly JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued their rally in morning trading on Friday but ultimately ended the week lower as the euphoria faded over Megawati Soekarnoputri's election to the vice presidency.

Outgoing state minister to build hospital in Bali

Outgoing state minister to build hospital in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing State Minister of Population/Chairman of the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) Ida Bagus Oka hopes to make a happy return to Bali, the island of paradise where he was raised and nurtured his career.

Legend surrounds Jonker, Si Pitung

Legend surrounds Jonker, Si Pitung Just like in many other cities, protected sites are not always determined by their historical background but sometimes based merely on legend or local beliefs. The tomb of Kapitein Jonker and the traditional house of Si Pitung in Marunda subdistrict in North...

Convicted threatens prosecutor's life

Convicted threatens prosecutor's life MEDAN, North Sumatra: Sometimes being a prosecutor means having to tolerate threats after being successful at obtaining a conviction.That was the case for prosecutor Azis Rasaan who was openly threatened by Eko Sudarto after he was convicted of murder and...

Sutiyoso pledges to repair roads to President's home

Sutiyoso pledges to repair roads to President's home JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that the roads to President Abdurrahman Wahid's residence in Ciganjur subdistrict, South Jakarta, were in bad condition and needed to be repaired.

Bouraq to serve Bengkulu

Bouraq to serve Bengkulu JAKARTA (JP): Bouraq Airlines will open a new flight service linking Jakarta and Bengkulu, central Sumatra, once a day beginning on Sunday."The new service, using Fokker-28 with a capacity of 80 seats, will depart Jakarta at 7:00 a.m. and depart Bengkulu at 8:30 a.m.

'Drug dealers' arrested in Bogor

'Drug dealers' arrested in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Local police arrested two alleged drug dealers on Friday in an alley in Menteng, west Bogor, for possession of ecstasy.The two suspects, identified as A and L, admitted to trafficking drugs in Bogor for quite some time, Bogor Police chief Col.

Something for everyone at the flicks

Something for everyone at the flicks JAKARTA (JP): Here is the lineup of movies playing at local movie theaters, with reviews and grades by Rayya Makarim and Tam Notosusanto.Arlington Road; thriller; starring Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack and Hope Davis. Directed by Mark Pellington.

ASEAN upset by test ban treaty failure

ASEAN upset by test ban treaty failure MANILA (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is disappointed by the United States Senate's rejection of a landmark nuclear test ban treaty, ASEAN secretary-general Rodolfo Severino said on Friday."Obviously, it's very unfortunate.

Irawati to meet Liza in Circuit semifinals

Irawati to meet Liza in Circuit semifinals JAKARTA (JP): The semifinal of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit 4 will be an all-Indonesian affair after the victories on Friday of Liza Andriyani and Irawati Moerid Iskandar at the Danamon Tennis Complex in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

KL palm oil prices mostly down

KL palm oil prices mostly down KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil prices ended the week lower, continuing their downward trend on weak sentiment despite some earlier firmness.Traders said underlying poor fundamentals continued to dampen market sentiment.

Gus Dur and Mega asked to settle Maluku problems

Gus Dur and Mega asked to settle Maluku problems JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri are expected to promptly settle the lingering problems in Maluku, a group of the province's natives said on Friday.

Sports council sets criteria of selection for PON host bids

Sports council sets criteria of selection for PON host bids JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council is drawing up criteria for the selection of a province other than frequent host Jakarta as the site of the 16th National Games (PON) in 2004.

Baucau: A beacon of hope in devastated East Timor

Baucau: A beacon of hope in devastated East TimorBy Andrew Marshall BAUCAU, East Timor (Reuters): In a territory where most settlements have been reduced to charred and mangled ghost towns, the city of Baucau stands as a beacon of hope.

Megawati presidential loss talk of the town nationwide

Megawati presidential loss talk of the town nationwide JAKARTA (JP): Mixed reactions were the prevailing mood in different cities nationwide on Thursday following Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri's presidential election defeat to Muslim leader...

Gus Dur-Megawati seen as cure for the economy

Gus Dur-Megawati seen as cure for the economy JAKARTA (JP): Newly elected President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri are seen by both politicians and economists as having the ability to effectively cure the country's ailing economy.

Delphi in $100m Asian deals

Delphi in $100m Asian deals MAKUHARI, Japan (AFP): The world's top auto parts supplier Delphi Automotive Systems Thursday announced a string of new Asian contracts worth US$100 million and predicted tough industry consolidation.The U.S.