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Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Commission brushes aside criticism of rights inquiry
Commission brushes aside criticism of rights inquiry JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) dismissed protests that its members had violated the principle of presumption of innocence by naming military generals alleged to be responsible for rights abuses in East Timor.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Small parties unite to promote democracy
Small parties unite to promote democracy JAKARTA (JP): A group of small political parties and non- governmental organizations declared on Thursday a joint force to promote national unity and democracy.Called the Indonesian National Unity Forum (FNPI), the new organization will focus on educating...
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Eyewitnesses tell of the burning of Doulos complex
Eyewitnesses tell of the burning of Doulos complex JAKARTA (JP): The victims of an arson attack at the Doulos humanitarian foundation on Jl. Tugu in East Jakarta on Wednesday night were mostly students studying for their mid-semester theology examinations, witnesses said on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Millennium bug scares away foreign tourists
Millennium bug scares away foreign tourists JAKARTA (JP): Numerous foreigners have canceled trips to Bali, Indonesia's most popular tourist destination, due to fears over the millennium bug, an executive with the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) said here on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Allianz expects $6m income
Allianz expects $6m income JAKARTA (JP): Life insurance company PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia disclosed on Thursday that its gross premium income for 1999 should rise 200 percent to Rp 42 billion (US$6 million) from Rp 14.1 billion last year.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
TNI, Police cadets told to uphold integrity
TNI, Police cadets told to uphold integrity JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Thursday told graduating Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police officers to uphold integrity and dignity as they entered a public life currently holding little esteem for the armed forces.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
From Schiphol to Jakarta in 380-HP truck
From Schiphol to Jakarta in 380-HP truck JAKARTA (JP): After 111 days spent thundering along busy highways and muddy roads; through lifeless deserts, dense forests and rivers, truckers Felix Huizinga and Henk Combe safely arrived in Jakarta on Dec. 4 from Amsterdam.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Pertamina distributors ready for Y2K bug
Pertamina distributors ready for Y2K bug JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Thursday that it was ready to face the Year 2000 (Y2K) bug, saying all its operations, including refinery and fuel distribution, would run as usual when the country entered the next millennium.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Equal treatment for criminals
Equal treatment for criminals Whether or not he realized the impact of his statement that he would pardon former president Soeharto for his past wrongdoings, President Abdurrahman Wahid has made a mistake. To uphold the law there must be no discrimination.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
RI needs credit clearing body
RI needs credit clearing bodyBy C.J. de Koning JAKARTA (JP): When a client puts money in a bank in Indonesia, or anywhere else in the world, he or she expects the bank to act in an honest, trustworthy manner. The money must be secure and safely looked after.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFriday Maghrib 6:06 p.m.Saturday Imsak 4:02 a.m.Subuh 4:12 a.m.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Uneasy calm after looting of plantation
Uneasy calm after looting of plantation CILACAP, Central Java: The village of Cipari in Cilacap regency remained tense on Thursday following an overnight melee in which hundreds of people ran amok and looted PT Ciseru rubber plantation.Dozens of people were hurt and at least two cars burned.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Dec. 16, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,046.00 7,116.00Australian dollar 1 4,488.30 4,536.45Austrian schilling 1 515.74 521.02Belgian franc 1 175.92 177.72Brunei dollar 1 4,200.80 4,245.06Canadian dollar 1 4,750.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Army streamlining almost complete: Maj. Gen. Agus
Army streamlining almost complete: Maj. Gen. Agus JAKARTA (JP): The abolishment of some military territorial commands (Kodam) has long been planned and is close to the final stages, chief of Wirabuana Military Command Maj. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah said on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Man hijacks a bus, robs passengers
Man hijacks a bus, robs passengers BOGOR (JP): An unidentified armed man hijacked a bus plying the Jakarta-Bandung route in the wee hours on Thursday and robbed the passengers of their valuables, before escaping at a rest area in Sentul, Bogor.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
GM to make Daewoo its production base in Asia
GM to make Daewoo its production base in Asia SEOUL (AP): General Motors Corp. wants to take over South Korea's ailing Daewoo Motor Co. as part of its global strategy to make it a long-term small-car production base in Asia, a Seoul official said Thursday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Irian provincial council visits House to demand independence
Irian provincial council visits House to demand independence JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of community leaders and provincial council members from Irian Jaya met with the House of Representatives to deliver seven demands, culminating in independence for Indonesia's eastern most province.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Jakarta to have new monitoring councils
Jakarta to have new monitoring councils JAKARTA (JP): In order to monitor development programs in lower-level administrations, the city administration is planning to establish councils in the city's five mayoralties and 265 subdistricts, a city councilor said on Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Deadline nears for dispensing aid
Deadline nears for dispensing aid WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Hundreds of millions of rupiah in scholarships and educational assistance for Jayawijaya might go down the drain if the regency fails to disburse it in the next three days.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Dec. 17, 1999
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Dec. 17, 1999Exhibitions * Handicraft Exhibition: Cinderamata Nusantara, at Galeri Kampoeng Seni, in Metropolitan Mal, Bekasi, until Jan. 7. Dances and music performance, every Monday, Thursday, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
U.S. and China sew up embassy damages deal
U.S. and China sew up embassy damages deal BEIJING (Reuters): The United States and China said on Thursday they reached a compensation agreement on NATO's bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade in another step towards healing a rift that plunged relations into crisis.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Govt to introduce fuel coupons for buses
Govt to introduce fuel coupons for buses JAKARTA (JP): The government may introduce fuel coupons for public buses to spare the operators, and therefore the public, from the planned increase in fuel prices next year.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
RP navy officers shot dead
RP navy officers shot dead ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): Two navy officers who failed to abide by camp regulations were shot dead by a policeman guarding the military's headquarters in the southern Philippines, officials said on Thursday.The slain officers were identified as Lt.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Problem lies with Jakarta
Problem lies with Jakarta It is quite interesting to observe the phenomenon that came to the surface following the Acehnese demand for a referendum. As usual, if there is a problem, Jakarta only comments on it and talks too much without finding any solution.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
S. Korea's KIA reenters Indonesian car market
S. Korea's KIA reenters Indonesian car market JAKARTA (JP): South Korea's Kia Motors is reentering the Indonesian car market through a new joint venture called PT KIA Mobil Indonesia.KIA Mobil president commissioner AM Hendropriyono said on Thursday that the company was entering the already crowded...
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Susi urges PBSI to court young talent
Susi urges PBSI to court young talent JAKARTA (JP): Former badminton queen Susi Susanti has urged the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) to seek younger talented players, especially women, and not to pigeonhole them in one event during their early years of national training.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
IBRA plans legal action against 2 Tirtamas firms
IBRA plans legal action against 2 Tirtamas firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is considering legal action against two indebted companies from the Tirtamas Group which have failed to cooperate with efforts to settle their debts with the agency, an IBRA executive said.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Inflation on the up as Asia gets back on its feet
Inflation on the up as Asia gets back on its feet SINGAPORE (Reuters): Inflation in Asia is on the up as regional economies recover from the financial crisis but its tone is relatively muted, posing no significant threat for now, according to a Reuters poll released on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Attack on Doulos complex condemned
Attack on Doulos complex condemned JAKARTA (JP): Government officials, legislators and religious leaders on Thursday condemned the violent burning and attack on the Christian-run Doulos complex in Cipayung, East Jakarta, but asked people to calm down and not to be easily provoked by the appalling...
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Young filmmakers celebrate Women's Day
Young filmmakers celebrate Women's DayBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Gender issues play a very significant role in nurturing democracy in Indonesia. Women have eloquently voiced their rights for equality in every aspects of the nation's life.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Miners buried alive in Pongkor
Miners buried alive in Pongkor BOGOR (JP): One person died and at least 20 others were buried alive under thick mud when a landslide struck on Wednesday afternoon the Pongkor gold mine here.The victims were allegedly illegal gold miners who had been operating in the area for some time.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Further efforts needed to strengthen future RI-China ties
Further efforts needed to strengthen future RI-China tiesBy Desra Percaya This is the first of two articles exploring the significance of President Abdurrahman Wahid's (Gus Dur) visit to China. LONDON (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's visit to China on Dec. 1 to Dec.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Antismoking campaigners face reignited fight over tar, nicotine
Antismoking campaigners face reignited fight over tar, nicotine JAKARTA (JP): Health activists will have to stifle that breath of relief. They may soon have to start their antismoking campaigns all over again.Only two months after being signed by then president B.J.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Six arrested over rehab center fire
Six arrested over rehab center fire JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested six suspects, including a university student, in connection with the arson attack on a Christian-owned complex housing a school of theology and drug rehabilitation and psychiatric centers in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Govt rejects Aceh referendum
Govt rejects Aceh referendum JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Law and Legislation Affairs Yuzril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday the government would not offer a referendum in seeking solution to the Aceh problem.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Feminists voice concern over abusive husbands
Feminists voice concern over abusive husbands JAKARTA (JP): A group of feminists renewed their concern on Thursday that women were vulnerable to violence perpetrated by their husbands or partners while at home.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
National team reaches final
National team reaches final JAKARTA (JP): The National Bermuda Bowl team and the Pattimura Bridge Club reached the eight-session final of the Bermuda Bowl and Venice Cup bridge simulation match at the Senayan Bridge Center on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Investors urged to be 'flexible' over contracts
Investors urged to be 'flexible' over contracts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the government would honor all mining contracts awarded by previous governments, but called on foreign investors to be "flexible".
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Maestro eyes larger market
Maestro eyes larger market JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International predicts its Maestro debit cardholders in Indonesia to increase from eight million this year to 11 million next year, Jeff Portelli, the company's vice president for product delivery in Asia Pacific, said on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Sutiyoso announces closure of nightspots during Ramadhan
Sutiyoso announces closure of nightspots during Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso announced on Thursday evening that all discotheques, night clubs, billiard centers and sauna parlors must close during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan until seven days after the post-fasting Idul Fitri...
Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Billiard center owners in Bogor plead for leniency
Billiard center owners in Bogor plead for leniency BOGOR (JP): Thirteen billiard center owners here requested on Thursday that the administration allow them to operate from noon until a few minutes before the breaking of the fast during the Ramadhan fasting month.
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
Perbasi proposes sanctions for Panasia Indosyntec
Perbasi proposes sanctions for Panasia Indosyntec JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) has recommended the imposition of sanctions against Bandung-based club Panasia Indosyntec for refusing to appear on Dec.
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
RI will not seek debt relief: Kwik
RI will not seek debt relief: Kwik JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie reiterated on Wednesday that the government would not seek debt relief from its international lenders at an upcoming donors meeting in February.
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
All citizens equal before law
All citizens equal before law Indonesia finally has an attorney general who has the professional confidence and integrity to act decisively to ensure that the nation's laws are enforced fairly, and he is criticized by, of all people, someone who revels in his reputation as a champion of the...
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
Y2K bug won't affect power supply: PLN
Y2K bug won't affect power supply: PLN JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN declared on Wednesday Y2K readiness and assured the public that there would be no power failures at the turn of the millennium.
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
BPKP to focus on fight against corruption
BPKP to focus on fight against corruption JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will soon issue a decree which will allow the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) to focus on investigating corruption and securing state revenues, BPKP chief Arie Soelendro announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
City ponders its New Year's plans
City ponders its New Year's plans JAKARTA (JP): Considering the upcoming New Year's Eve as the most meaningful transition to the new millennium, the city administration will not set strict rules on entertainment centers on that night.
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
ASEAN immigration chiefs vow unity
ASEAN immigration chiefs vow unity BANGKOK (AFP): ASEAN immigration chiefs meeting in Myanmar pledged greater cooperation in the fight against international criminal gangs, said a statement from the ruling junta on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
The death of symbolism in Australia
The death of symbolism in Australia This is the second of a two-part essay reflecting on last month's referendum in Australia by Walter Tonetto. JAKARTA (JP): After the swaggering bravado of the cattle-thief on the world stage in East Timor, and despite her intentions to become a global citizen,...
Thu, 16 Dec 1999
Men survive 10-day sea ordeal
Men survive 10-day sea ordeal MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Two men landed at Obel-Obel beach in West Lombok on Tuesday, having survived 10 days in the open sea, Antara reported.The two endured their ordeal by holding onto a piece of wood after their motorboat sank in the strait of Lombok, the head...