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Wed, 03 Nov 1999
PASI awards Rp 197.25m in cash bonuses
PASI awards Rp 197.25m in cash bonuses JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) handed over Rp 197.25 million (US$29,200) in cash bonuses to the 1999 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games' medalists and coaches in a modest ceremony at the Senayan Madya Stadium on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
161 passengers presumed dead
161 passengers presumed dead MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: After an extensive two-week search, officials said on Tuesday the remaining 161 passengers of a ship which sank on Oct. 18 were missing and presumed dead.Bimas Raya II was carrying a total 436 passengers and 28 crew.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
President to hold his Cabinet's first session
President to hold his Cabinet's first session JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is scheduled to preside over his first plenary Cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning at Bina Graha presidential office, Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Closed VCD rentals back in business
Closed VCD rentals back in business PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The controversial closure of the information ministry has been a boon to Video Compact Disc (VCD) rentals in Banyumas regency previously closed by the ministry.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
BI expects 1999 GDP maximum at zero percent
BI expects 1999 GDP maximum at zero percent JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia reiterated on Monday its earlier forecast that Indonesia's economic growth this year would be between minus one and zero percent.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Advertisement spending up
Advertisement spending up HONG KONG (Dow Jones): After a terrible 1998, advertisers are starting to spend more in Asia, even in such unlikely places as riot-plagued Indonesia.Advertisement spending in Asia, excluding Japan, is growing faster than in Europe and the U.S.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Foreign water firms look for new local partners
Foreign water firms look for new local partners JAKARTA (JP): Foreign water management firms PT Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ) and PT Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) are seeking new local partners, executives of the firms said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
East Timor is safe for refugees, say foreign diplomats
East Timor is safe for refugees, say foreign diplomats JAKARTA (JP): Three foreign envoys who visited East Nusa Tenggara on Tuesday assured the 230,000 East Timorese refugees there the former Indonesian province was secure enough for them to return to their homes.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Mob burns church in Depok
Mob burns church in Depok JAKARTA (JP): A throng of some 400 unidentified men burned a church in Beji, Depok, south of Jakarta in the early hours of Tuesday, a police report revealed.The mob, armed with sharp weapons, set fire to the Western Indonesia Protestant Church (GPIB) of the Shalom...
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Court rejects suit challenging decision to drop Soeharto case
Court rejects suit challenging decision to drop Soeharto case JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Tuesday a lawsuit filed by a group of 61 North Sumatra lawyers challenging the validity of an Oct. 11 decree from the Attorney General's Office.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Japan's envoy to visit RI
Japan's envoy to visit RI TOKYO (AFP): Japan's government Tuesday sent a vice finance minister to Indonesia for talks with new government leaders there, a finance ministry official said.Haruhiko Kuroda, vice finance minister for international affairs, left Tokyo Tuesday "to meet leaders in the new...
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Intraco to sell subsidiary
Intraco to sell subsidiary SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Intraco Ltd. of Singapore said Tuesday its unit, Intra-Motors (S) Pte. Ltd., has agreed to sell its car rental and leasing business for S$33.2 million (US$19.9 million) to Trac Leasing (S) Pte. Ltd.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Benefits of tax holidays questioned
Benefits of tax holidays questioned JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must gradually phase out tax holidays to attract foreign investors who desire a clear, uniform and consistent tax system, an executive of KPMG consultancy company said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
11 million C. Java kids malnourished
11 million C. Java kids malnourished SEMARANG: About 11 million children, mostly under-fives, are suffering from malnutrition in Central Java, provincial legislator Abdul Kadir Karding said on Tuesday."You can find malnourished children in almost all the regencies here such as Cilacap, Demak,...
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Women's groups meet Gus Dur and Megawati
Women's groups meet Gus Dur and Megawati JAKARTA (JP): A group of woman activists urged the new government on Tuesday to take human rights abuses against women and children more seriously.In a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri at the State Guest...
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Makassar students seek meeting with Amien, Akbar
Makassar students seek meeting with Amien, Akbar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The provincial legislature here invited on Tuesday People's Consultative Assembly Speaker (MPR) Amien Rais and House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung for a dialog with students.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Ministers to hold talks in S'pore
Ministers to hold talks in S'pore SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian law ministers are to meet here this weekend to lay the framework for greater legal cooperation, the Singapore law ministry said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 1999
Rupiah unmoved by release of full Bank Bali audit
Rupiah unmoved by release of full Bank Bali audit JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' release of the full audit of transactions in the Bank Bali scandal failed to boost the rupiah against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
On the trail of the elusive Javan rhinoceros
On the trail of the elusive Javan rhinoceros Every visitor to Ujung Kulon National Park wants to spot the famed but seldom seen Javan rhinoceros. Many avid visitors stay for days in the reserve, even sleeping in trees, in their attempt to secure an up-close look at the one-horned animal.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Ujung Kulon threatened by increased human activity
Ujung Kulon threatened by increased human activityBy Ali Nurdin Threats to the abundant flora and fauna at Ujung Kulon National Park do not come from afar, but from the actions of humans, be they illegal hunters, surrounding communities, tourists and even the park wardens.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
PwC audit finding on Pertamina
PwC audit finding on Pertamina Please allow me, personally and on behalf of the MOI-MASP Solidarity Forum, to appeal for an explanation on whether the PwC Audit Finding on Pertamina (April 1, 1996 to March 31, 1998) relates to the Mobil Oil MASP program.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Fishermen should have own unions, says NGO activist
Fishermen should have own unions, says NGO activist JAKARTA (JP): The city administration should accommodate the establishment of fishermen's organizations which would have a strong bargaining position in the determination of the prices of their catch, a non-governmental activist said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Syamsumin elected provincial speaker
Syamsumin elected provincial speaker PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The acting speaker of the provincial council here, Gusti Syamsumin, was elected on Monday as speaker by the 54 council members.After being delayed for weeks, the West Kalimantan Council elected its speaker and three deputy speakers.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Rape victim files report
Rape victim files report JAKARTA (JP): A young woman told police on Monday that she was raped on Saturday evening by two unidentified men at a house near the Senen bus terminal in Central Jakarta."They threatened me with a penknife.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Conoco finds oil and gas
Conoco finds oil and gas JAKARTA (JP): Conoco Indonesia, a subsidiary of the American oil and gas company Conoco Inc., has found a significant oil and gas reserve at the Blok B field off the island of Natuna in the South China Sea.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Gandhi school executives to be summoned over parking
Gandhi school executives to be summoned over parking JAKARTA (JP): The city will summon administrators of the Gandhi Memorial International School in North Jakarta following complaints from local residents about chronic traffic congestion caused by students parking on surrounding streets, an...
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Committee set up to hold polls in three provinces
Committee set up to hold polls in three provinces JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) established on Monday a committee chaired by Indonesian People's Party (Pari) chairman Agus Miftah to organize local elections in three new provinces -- North Maluku, Central Irian Jaya and East...
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Indonesia not in urgent need of IMF money: Neiss
Indonesia not in urgent need of IMF money: Neiss JAKARTA (JP): The country is not in immediate need of funds from the International Monetary Fund, but will require international support over the medium term, IMF Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
One dead in village clash
One dead in village clash MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: One person died and at least 50 houses were burned in a clash between residents of two neighboring villages in the Bima regency.Bima Police chief Lt. Col.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Pertamina denies bribing legislator
Pertamina denies bribing legislator JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina denied on Monday it awarded a contract to a South Korean firm connected with a former legislator in reward for his help in blocking a proposed oil and gas bill.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Indofood's profit surges
Indofood's profit surges JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food producer Indofood Sukses Makmur announced a consolidated net profit of Rp 845 billion (US$120 million) in the third quarter ending Sept. 30, compared to Rp 81.8 billion during the same period last year.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Don't hesitate to resign
Don't hesitate to resignFrom RepublikaPresident Abdurrahman Wahid's statement made before the press following the announcement of the lineup of the "National Unity" Cabinet came as a surprise because it is very close to the people's conscience.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Sinambela seeks new rapport with sports officials
Sinambela seeks new rapport with sports officials JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela vowed on Monday to communicate with all officials of sports organizations and all parties involved in sports development as the first step in his post.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
RI rowers withdraw from 2000 Olympics
RI rowers withdraw from 2000 Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The secretary-general of the Indonesian Rowing Association (PODSI), Budiman Setiawan, has declined to send his rowers to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, saying their participation would be based on charity instead of achievement.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
'Penta' ordered to pay Rp 500m to Sudjana
'Penta' ordered to pay Rp 500m to Sudjana JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the South Jakarta District Court ordered Penta tabloid, its executives, and a businessman on Monday to pay Rp 500 million (US$73,500) in compensation for slandering former mines and energy minister Ida Bagus Sudjana in an article...
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
House rejects government's request for full PwC report
House rejects government's request for full PwC report JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung turned down on Monday the government's request for a copy of the full PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) audit report into the Bank Bali scandal.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Refugee children missing school
Refugee children missing school TERNATE, Maluku: At least 5,750 children from the Malifut district of Halmahera Island in North Maluku who fled here to escape riots on Halmahera, have not returned to the classroom despite the official start of the school year.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Wrestlers named for KL c'ship
Wrestlers named for KL c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Seven wrestlers have been invited to join the training center here in preparations for the second Southeast Asian Senior Freestyle Wrestling Championship to be held in Kuala Lumpur from Nov. 18 to Nov. 21.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Armed gang robs a house in Puncak
Armed gang robs a house in Puncak BOGOR (JP): A group of armed robbers raided a villa on Monday in Pacet, Puncak, believed to be owned by a high-ranking official from the scrapped information ministry, a police officer said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Ali Alatas looks back on 11 years of Indonesia's foreign policy
Ali Alatas looks back on 11 years of Indonesia's foreign policy Ali Alatas, Indonesia's longest serving foreign minister, oversaw the country's foreign policy at the height of its activism. In the last days of his tenure last month, he spoke to The Jakarta Post reporters Meidyatama Suryodiningrat...
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Mustofa among contenders to head NU
Mustofa among contenders to head NU SEMARANG (JP): Mustofa Bisri and Kyai Sahal Mahfud are considered the leading contenders from Central Java to replace President Abdurrahman Wahid as chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
A lesson for Bagito
A lesson for Bagito A few days ago, the Bagito Group conveyed an apology because of parodying the physical condition of President Abdurrahman in a comedy act. This matter was wisely settled by the new President, the Bagito Group and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Alleged necklace snatcher shot
Alleged necklace snatcher shot JAKARTA (JP): A young homeless drifter was shot in the leg by a police officer who spotted him on Monday allegedly snatching a gold necklace from a woman at the Senen bus terminal in Central Jakarta, police said.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Workers continue to protest minister
Workers continue to protest minister PEKANBARU, Riau: For the fifth straight day, workers here occupied the local council building to protest the appointment of Bomer Pasaribu as minister of manpower.The workers told Antara they would continue their protest and intended to send the new minister a...
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Nov. 1, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,731.00 6,799.00Australian dollar 1 4,292.36 4,339.12Austrian schilling 1 515.33 521.03Belgian franc 1 175.78 177.73Brunei dollar 1 4,056.77 4,100.23Canadian dollar 1 4,580.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 1, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 325 25 35,000 Alter Abadi 300 -25 54,500 Alumindo Light...
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Government favors pardoning Soeharto
Government favors pardoning Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday said he would consent to try former president Soeharto if strong evidence could be found against him, but personally felt he would prefer to pardon the former strongman rather than sentencing him.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Military chief scoffs at students' separatism bid
Military chief scoffs at students' separatism bid MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): After choosing to keep out of the debate in the past two weeks, the military declared on Monday its opposition to local students' calls for an independent state.
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Akbar: Government should continue disseminate information
Akbar: Government should continue disseminate information JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, facing disgruntled employees from the abolished Ministry of Information, said the government should consider establishing a lower level agency which could take over the...
Tue, 02 Nov 1999
Man uses 'shabu-shabu' to spice up sex life
Man uses 'shabu-shabu' to spice up sex life JAKARTA (JP): Laughter resounded at a West Jakarta District court room when a defendant admitted before judges on Monday that he had used shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) to "enhance his sexual ability.