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Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Quality of golf courses on the rise in Banten area
Quality of golf courses on the rise in Banten area JAKARTA (JP): Banten is home to several quality golf courses, each of which claims to offer the best service. What they offer is a blend of difficulty, design strategy, beauty, character, condition, ambience, scenery, design integrity,...
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
PMI calls for a law to safeguard its workers
PMI calls for a law to safeguard its workers JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) called on the government on Monday to draft a law which would protect the safety of its workers, particularly when working in hazardous areas.
Tue, 30 Nov 1999
Polka hatmaker keeps Dutch tradition alive
Polka hatmaker keeps Dutch tradition aliveBy M. Achadi YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Dutch colonial legacy usually survives in the form of old buildings, sugarcane factories, trains, bridges and fortresses. But in Yogyakarta, the Dutch left behind the art of hat-making.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Indonesia gets support against separatism
Indonesia gets support against separatism MANILA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid gained regional support in fighting successionist groups in Indonesia on Sunday, and pledged that he would defend the integrity of the nation "at all costs".
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Offshore president
Offshore president Much welcomed as symbolizing the fresh air of freedom when he assumed office, the new President of Indonesia, Abdurrahman Wahid, already is running into political complaints at home. Not that he is there to hear them, and that is part of the problem.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
18-year-old student killed in brawl
18-year-old student killed in brawl JAKARTA (JP): A student was killed on Saturday afternoon during a vicious brawl near his high school on Jl. Ciputat Raya, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Kramat Tunggak facing sluggish business
Kramat Tunggak facing sluggish businessBy A'an Suryana JAKARTA (JP): The sparkling life at the Kramat Tunggak red- light district, which is slated to be closed down next Wednesday, has been on the decline for some time.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Exploring the causes of the national unity crisis
Exploring the causes of the national unity crisisBy Elwin Tobing BOSTON, United States (JP): Today we are living in a rapidly changing world. Revolution is not only taking place in the business world through the creation of computers and their apparatus, but also in every aspect of our lives.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
RI badminton team misses Grand Prix Finals
RI badminton team misses Grand Prix Finals JAKARTA (JP): For the first time in Indonesia's badminton history, it failed to qualify women's doubles in the six-star Grand Prix Finals in Brunei Darussalam starting on Wednesday.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Balinese traveling in search of tradition
Balinese traveling in search of traditionBy Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): With over one million visitors descending on their tiny island each year, the Balinese are no strangers to tourism.As air routes and information networks expand, and as Bali is boxed into easy-to-consume packages --...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
JSX may make rebound despite Aceh problem
JSX may make rebound despite Aceh problemBy Wachyudi Soeriaatmadja JAKARTA (JP): The trading outlook on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) this week will be marked by a slight technical rebound despite the unresolved Aceh problem, analysts said.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Texmaco enters Jordan
Texmaco enters Jordan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's major textile producer Texmaco plans to establish a US$180 million factory in Jordan in cooperation with local and European companies, the Jordan Times reported on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Two more killed in renewed Ambon clashes
Two more killed in renewed Ambon clashes AMBON (JP): In one of the most bloody weeks since the start of communal clashes earlier this year, another two people died on Sunday in fresh violence here, raising the number of dead since Friday to 40.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Preservationists to set up local heritage society
Preservationists to set up local heritage society JAKARTA (JP): A group of Jakarta preservationists gathered on Saturday to plan the establishment of an organization to preserve the city's old buildings.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Young Taekwon Doins offered training
Young Taekwon Doins offered training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tae kwon do Association (TI) chairman Suharto expressed hope on Sunday to recruit young athletes in the first LG Cup National Tae kwon do Championships at the Senayan Indoor Stadium.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Samsung eyes big share of RI electronics market
Samsung eyes big share of RI electronics marketChristiani S.A. Tumelap SINGAPORE (JP): Samsung Electronics, one of South Korea's major electronics producers, is forecasting an expanding market for its merchandise in Indonesia.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Exhibition: Spiritualism of Five Indonesian Female artists, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 2.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Drugged driver crashes into U.S. Embassy
Drugged driver crashes into U.S. Embassy JAKARTA (JP): A green Honda Accord sedan crashed into the front gates of the American Embassy on Jl. Medan Merdeka in Central Jakarta at about 3 a.m. on Sunday, an officer said.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Lung cancer rising sharply among women
Lung cancer rising sharply among women JAKARTA (JP): Health experts warned that lung cancer has now shot its way up as the third most likely cause of death among women due to a surge in the number of female smokers.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
KL campaigns close amid more accusations
KL campaigns close amid more accusations KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his underdog rivals swapped fresh accusations on Sunday on the eve of snap polls after an eight-day campaign that the opposition called the dirtiest in Malaysia's history.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Desi breaks national pole vault record by 20cm
Desi breaks national pole vault record by 20cm JAKARTA (JP): One national record was broken on the third day of the national track and field championships on Sunday as Ni Putu Desi Margawati of West Nusa Tenggara jumped 3.50 meters in the women's pole vault event.Desi broke the old record of 3.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
An independent Riau or a more just one?
An independent Riau or a more just one?By Emmy Fitri PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): How does one gauge true sentiments for independence?That may be the crucial issue facing the situation in Riau.If you talk to self-proclaimed independence leaders, they would say that people here are quietly clamoring for a...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Quitting honorable task
Quitting honorable task The startling if not shocking news was broken last weekend by the President himself. The Cabinet's Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication Hamzah Haz announced he would be more useful serving as chairman of his United Development Party (PPP).
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
E. Timor's UN administrator seeks forensic help
E. Timor's UN administrator seeks forensic help DILI (AFP): UN administrators appealed on Sunday to visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard to send forensic experts to East Timor to speed up investigations into the atrocities committed here.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
FDI in ASEAN to increase
FDI in ASEAN to increase MANILA (Dow Jones): Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is expected to rise next year as the region emerges from its economic crisis, according to a study by ASEAN's secretariat.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Gus Dur is the right leader
Gus Dur is the right leader I should have written this letter a month ago when Abdurrahman Wahid, popularly known as Gus Dur, was elected the fourth Indonesian president. However, it's never too late, I suppose, to express one's admiration to someone who is great and honorable in personalities and...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Autonomy holds bumpy ride for mining industry
Autonomy holds bumpy ride for mining industryBy Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): In early November, members of the South Sulawesi Legislative Council demanded the central government pay some Rp 6 billion (nearly US$900,000), saying the money was outstanding in royalties from a massive local nickel...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Xanana in Jakarta to meet Abdurrahman
Xanana in Jakarta to meet Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): East Timor independence leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao arrived here for the first time since his release from detention in September to meet with President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
ASEAN forms task force to drive forward IT industry
ASEAN forms task force to drive forward IT industry MANILA (Dow Jones): Aiming to boost its information technology sector, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said Sunday it had set up a task force to come up with a comprehensive plan to develop the industry.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Bank BNI defends Texmaco Group loans
Bank BNI defends Texmaco Group loans JAKARTA (JP): State Bank BNI president Widigdo Sukarman defended at the weekend the bank's huge Rp 9.6 trillion (US$1.35 billion) loans to the textile conglomerate Texmaco Group, saying the loans had been extended under appropriate procedures.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
ASEAN speeds up free trade
ASEAN speeds up free trade MANILA (Agencies): Southeast Asian nations Sunday announced they will further speed up a free-trade program and expand cooperation with northern neighbors as the region moved to strengthen its rebound from a recession.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Jaya Raya wins in Aqua Masters
Jaya Raya wins in Aqua Masters KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Jakarta-based Jaya Raya club dominated the individual events of the Aqua Masters national interclub badminton championships at the Djarum Kudus hall on Saturday evening.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
RP urges rebels not to delay talks
RP urges rebels not to delay talks MANILA (AP): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado urged Muslim separatists on Sunday not to postpone the scheduled start of formal peace talks to keep the peace process going.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
School buildings in terrible repair
School buildings in terrible repair PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Nearly half of the 2,724 elementary school buildings in the province are in dire condition needing immediate repairs.Siswanto Adi, deputy governor in charge of people's welfare, said on Saturday that 1,097 school buildings were...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Atapa, RI firm reach deal
Atapa, RI firm reach deal TORONTO (Dow Jones): Atapa Minerals Ltd. said it has taken a C$12,472,188 mineral properties writedown in light of the depressed state of the mining industry and the current economic conditions in Indonesia.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
New measures for collection of tax dues
New measures for collection of tax dues JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah has vowed to take firm action against local businessmen and residents who are five years overdue in paying their land tax.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
IBRA says Rudy Ramli himself picks UK's SCB
IBRA says Rudy Ramli himself picks UK's SCB JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) revealed on the weekend that it was former Bank Bali president Rudy Ramli's financial advisor J.P.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Japan unveils $500m aid package for SE Asia
Japan unveils $500m aid package for SE Asia MANILA (AP): Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi announced Sunday a new US$500 million aid package for Southeast Asia focusing on training and development of human resources.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
People's economy neglected?
People's economy neglected?From RepublikaPresident Abdurrahman Wahid's move to invite conglomerates to return to the country for the sake of economic recovery is a deviation from the economic reform program.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Bali lures tourists
Bali lures tourists JAKARTA (JP): The Bali Tourism Consultative Board will launch a massive campaign abroad to restore the resort island's tarnished image.I Gde Wiratha, the vice chairman of the board, said in Denpasar on Saturday that the campaign would start in February next year in the...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Etail of the Tiger: Asian retail shoppers log on for business
Etail of the Tiger: Asian retail shoppers log on for business JAKARTA (JP): Asia is on the verge of a retail revolution that has already struck the United States and is sweeping through Europe. Internet based retailing, "e-tailing", is transforming the shopping experience -- from choosing products...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Council team to visit Malaysia
Council team to visit Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): A team of 11 city councilors will visit Malaysia in the middle of next month to study how the country handles gambling and drug problems, a member of the team said on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
ASEAN nations must tighten fiscal policy: Study
ASEAN nations must tighten fiscal policy: Study MANILA (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian countries may have to tighten fiscal policy because of mounting public debt incurred as they battled the region's economic crisis over the past two years, according to a report by the Association of Southeast Asian...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Indonesia invited to Macau handover
Indonesia invited to Macau handover LISBON (Antara): Indonesia and the Vatican will become invited as special guests to a ceremony marking the transfer of Macao from Portugal to China on Dec. 20."In a meeting with Macao authority, China has proposed for the appointment of Indonesia as a special...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Teen Program 4:00 News 4:30 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show 10:30...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
China cuts tariff on banana
China cuts tariff on banana MANILA (Dow Jones): Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji said Saturday that China will cut its tariff on Philippine bananas as a first step toward reducing the Philippine trade deficit with China.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Soeharto visits wife's grave in Central Java
Soeharto visits wife's grave in Central Java KARANGANYAR, Central Java (JP): For the first time since suffering his second stroke in August, former president Soeharto made a brief public appearance to visit the grave of his late wife on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Taxation collection methods
Taxation collection methods I have for a long time read "Your Letters" with varying degrees of interest. Lately three letters got me thinking about how much damage corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) have done to business in the past, and how much it will effect Indonesia's ability to climb...
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Acacia tree robbers nabbed in Bogor
Acacia tree robbers nabbed in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Local police have arrested five wood cutters and three brokers who had been stealing and selling acacia trees from a forest concession site in the Citatah and Pematang areas of Barengkok village the in Jasinga subdistrict for the past three months.
Mon, 29 Nov 1999
Special agency is a must on drug war, says Marzuki
Special agency is a must on drug war, says Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): The government urgently needs to establish a national board which would function as a policy maker to minimize drug abuse and trafficking in the country, Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Sunday.