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Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Seven die in landslide, 48 declared missing
Seven die in landslide, 48 declared missing PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Search and rescue crews were on a race against time on Thursday after a landslide engulfed a residential area at the foot of Lantiak hill in Seberang Palinggam subdistrict, South Padang, killing seven people and leaving 48...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Another bad year
Another bad year In terms of human rights observation, 1999 has been another botched year for Indonesia. Ironically, this year rampant human rights violations occurred while democracy was flourishing in the country.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
South Korea provides aid to refugees
South Korea provides aid to refugees JAKARTA (JP): The South Korean government will grant 120 sets of portable electrical generators to help East Timor refugees in East Nusa Tenggara who have decided to remain in Indonesia, South Korean Ambassador Hong Jung-pyo said.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Old home not protected
Old home not protected I would like to make the following clarifications regarding a news item from The Jakarta Post published on Dec. 6 titled Another protected building destroyed. I was one of the sources interviewed on Dec. 4 by the Post.* The old building on Jl.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Driver Ananda gets support from Akbar
Driver Ananda gets support from Akbar JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives (DPR) speaker Akbar Tandjung threw his weight behind young racing driver Ananda Mikola's bid for success in the International Formula 3000 series in Italy next year.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Ganja plantation found in Klaten
Ganja plantation found in Klaten KLATEN, Central Java: Local police discovered on Thursday marijuana planted on a 100-square-meter plot in Sidorejo village here.Klaten Police chief Lt. Col. Mustofa Hari Kuncoro said the police were hunting the owners of the field, identified only as Del, 35, and...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Sigit wins Ibis chess tournament
Sigit wins Ibis chess tournament JAKARTA (JP): University student Sigit Wijayanto won the grand final of the Ibis hotels student chess tournament held at Ibis Mangga Dua here on Sunday.Sigit received Rp 5 million and an Ericsson cellular phone.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Military promotes 23 high-ranking officers
Military promotes 23 high-ranking officers JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-three high-ranking military officers were promoted on Thursday in a ceremony presided over by Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo Adisucipto at TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Two killed in fights over petty disputes
Two killed in fights over petty disputes JAKARTA (JP): Clashes over a parking dispute and bus routes left two people dead in Greater Jakarta, the city police spokesman said.Lt. Col. Zainuri Lubis identified one of the victims as 29- year-old Lebar, a resident of Ciseeng village in Bogor, some 60...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Alwi Shihab's 'killer nations'
Alwi Shihab's 'killer nations' I was greatly astounded by the remark of our Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Alwi Shihab, regarding the controversy of an international tribunal for Indonesian generals who allegedly conducted war crimes. His remarks, as quoted in Republika daily on Dec.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
TNI urged to probe guns used in Ambon clashes
TNI urged to probe guns used in Ambon clashes JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives urged the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Thursday to investigate the source of the weapons used in the continuing communal clashes in Maluku.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
New budget assumes Rp 6,500-7,500 rate
New budget assumes Rp 6,500-7,500 rate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's state budget for April-December 2000 will be based on the assumption of an exchange rate of Rp 6,500- Rp 7,500 to the U.S dollar and an international oil price of $16- 19 per barrel, according to finance minister Bambang Sudibyo.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Bank Putera's future in IBRA's hands
Bank Putera's future in IBRA's hands JAKARTA (JP): The fate of Bank Putera now lies in the hand of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), with representatives of the two parties holding a close-door meeting on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Victorious Mahathir to name his new Cabinet on Friday
Victorious Mahathir to name his new Cabinet on Friday KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, fresh from winning an unprecedented fifth mandate in polls but facing a resurgent opposition, will announce his new cabinet on Friday, his office said.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Thai-Myanmar meeting postponed
Thai-Myanmar meeting postponed BANGKOK (AP): Talks to restore Thai fishing concessions in Myanmar waters, suspended after the October siege of the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok, have been postponed, the Thai foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Muslims go back to the graveyards
Muslims go back to the graveyardsBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): At least for a few days each year life returns to the graveyards of the city. During this period makeshift shops crop up before the entrance and line the pathway crisscrossing the length and breadth of the last resting place of...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Man dies from drinking binge
Man dies from drinking binge UNGARAN, Central Java: While Muslims packed mosques across the country on Wednesday to conduct the evening prayer on the eve of the Ramadhan fasting month, one man died and four others were rushed to Ambarawa General Hospital after an alcohol and drugs binge in...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Government not serious in handling rights abuses
Government not serious in handling rights abuses The military's reluctance to answer the continued calls for justice remains a major obstacle to bringing rights offenders to court, legal expert and rights activist Todung Mulya Lubis said recently in an interview with The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Yogyakarta mourns slain Father Tarcisius Dewanto
Yogyakarta mourns slain Father Tarcisius DewantoBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Catholics in this ancient city are still mourning the death of Father Tarcisius Dewanto, who in September died an untimely death at the age of 36.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Details on attorney murder asked for
Details on attorney murder asked for BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Lawyers Club (BLC) set on Tuesday a two- week deadline for Bogor Police to release details on an investigation into the murder of one of its attorneys, Andi M.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
IBRA strikes landmark deal with Bakrie Nirwana Resort
IBRA strikes landmark deal with Bakrie Nirwana Resort JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced late on Thursday a landmark deal in restructuring the debt ridden PT Bakrie Nirwana Resort (BNR).IBRA deputy chairman Eko S.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Five injured in firecracker blast
Five injured in firecracker blast SEMARANG: Three sacks of firecrackers stacked in a bus at Terboyo terminal here exploded on Tuesday afternoon, leaving five passengers severely injured and part of the bus damaged.Semarang Police chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Government sets up agencies for dissolved ministries
Government sets up agencies for dissolved ministries JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday that it had set up two agencies to accommodate more than 70,000 employees of the dissolved information and social services ministries.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Rights abuses 'fed' separatism in Irian Jaya
Rights abuses 'fed' separatism in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): State Minister of Human Rights Hasballah M. Saad says unsolved human rights abuse cases in some areas of the country could incite separatist movements.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 09, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 75 736,500 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alter Abadi 475 50 262,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 25...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Jakarta slows down in first day of Ramadhan
Jakarta slows down in first day of Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): The capital was quiet on the first day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan on Thursday as people seemed to reduce their routine activities.Unlike other working days, almost all of the city's major thoroughfares and main streets were left...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Residents pelt stones at factory, burn security post
Residents pelt stones at factory, burn security post JAKARTA (JP): At least 200 residents from Sukanegra, Tangerang, threw stones at a carbon factory, which they accuse of causing air pollution, and set fire to its security post on Wednesday night.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Pelti warns players of 'bias' in Davis Cup tie
Pelti warns players of 'bias' in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) said on Thursday their Davis Cup team must be on guard against nontechnical factors in their upcoming match against the Philippines.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Sutiyoso upbeat on President's nod to subway project
Sutiyoso upbeat on President's nod to subway project JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso won more support on Thursday for the planned construction of the country's first subway system after President Abdurrahman Wahid signaled his approval to the US$1.5 billion project.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Government denies magazine report
Government denies magazine report JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab dismissed on Thursday a media report which claimed that President Abdurrahman had been asked by Malaysia to mediate in the establishment of ties between Kuala Lumpur and Tel Aviv.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Nation needs dedicated teachers
Nation needs dedicated teachersBy Bantarto Bandoro JAKARTA (JP): An article titled Why do people choose teaching? by Otong Setiawan Djuhari (The Jakarta Post Nov. 25, 1999) was a reflection on why people need to go out to classrooms and share their knowledge and thoughts with students.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
TNI/police accused in palm oil scam
TNI/police accused in palm oil scam JAKARTA (JP): A member of the House of Representatives (DPR) accused members of the police or military in North Sumatra of taking part in the scam to contaminate Europe-bound crude palm oil (CPO) with diesel oil.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
BPGS pledges Rp 2 billion for Olympics preparation
BPGS pledges Rp 2 billion for Olympics preparation JAKARTA (JP): The Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) has pledged to provide Rp 2 billion (US$2.8 million) to the National Sports Council (KONI) to stage its long-term training program for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Mama Yosefa to miss Yap Thiam awards ceremony
Mama Yosefa to miss Yap Thiam awards ceremony JAKARTA (JP): One of the recipients of this year's Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, Mama Yosefa Alomang, announced she would not attend Friday's awards ceremony to protest the government's lack of attention to troubles in Irian Jaya.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Ulemas address national unity
Ulemas address national unity MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Ulemas in the province have pledged they will use every evening prayer during the Ramadhan fasting month to urge Muslims to uphold national unity.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Asian leaders call for peaceful Muslim fasting month
Asian leaders call for peaceful Muslim fasting month HONG KONG (AFP): Asian Muslims called for unity on Thursday ahead of the fasting month of Ramadhan and an end to sectarian and separatist violence which has flared throughout the region in recent months.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Bongkaran red-light area cleaned up
Bongkaran red-light area cleaned up JAKARTA (JP): A team led by Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah has cleared the Bongkaran red-light area in Tanah Abang of hookers, gamblers, food vendors and owners of dim-light kiosks.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
East Nusa Tenggara demands share in Timor Gap revenue
East Nusa Tenggara demands share in Timor Gap revenue JAKARTA (JP): East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet Alexander Tallo said on Thursday the people of his province had rights over oil and gas revenue from the seabed between Australia and Timor island.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Astra calls on government to sell its shares widely
Astra calls on government to sell its shares widely JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's auto giant PT Astra International suggested on Thursday that the government sell its shares in Astra to as many investors as possible to expand the company's shareholder base.Astra chief executive Rini M.S.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Military prepared to face Aceh rebellion
Military prepared to face Aceh rebellion JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is ready to take on the worst possible scenario resulting from clamoring separatist demands, TNI Commander Adm. Widodo Adisucipto said on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Government must maintain unity
Government must maintain unity The fall of the New Order and the change to an era of reform has seen diverse demands which are not easily accommodated by the new government.One demand that greatly worries Indonesians is the desire of some of our brothers in a number of regions to separate from the...
Fri, 10 Dec 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 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:35...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Mayoralty awaits pretrial verdict
Mayoralty awaits pretrial verdict JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta mayoralty condemned the Jakarta State Administrative Court on Thursday for the Court's failure to immediately issue its July verdict, which declared that the mayoralty had no legal grounds to seal off the multistory Timor and...
Fri, 10 Dec 1999
Indonesia, S. Arabia agree on haj transportation
Indonesia, S. Arabia agree on haj transportation JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Religious Affairs signed an agreement on Tuesday with Garuda Indonesia and Saudi Arabian Airlines to fly over 175,000 haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia next year.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Artist creates abstraction of Merapi winds
Artist creates abstraction of Merapi windsBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): For the Javanese, Mount Merapi is more than just a volcano. For many residents of this ancient city Merapi, some 20 kilometers to the north, houses an invisible "kingdom" and there lives a king and his subject.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Bali's textile industry faces problems
Bali's textile industry faces problemsBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): In the face of the new millennium and a new free trade era, textile and garment producers on the island of Bali are struggling to improve labor welfare and to solve environmental problems.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Officials shift blame for blunders in war on drugs
Officials shift blame for blunders in war on drugs JAKARTA (JP): City officials blamed each other on Tuesday over the lack of coordination in the city's war against drugs.An aura of incongruity was observed in a meeting discussing an antidrug campaign at City Hall.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Textiles and handicrafts form Bali's economic backbone
Textiles and handicrafts form Bali's economic backboneBy I Ketut Sutika DENPASAR, Bali (ANTARA): The beauty of Balinese arts and handicrafts has not only made the Island of the Gods famous around the world but also one of the most prosperous of Indonesia's provinces.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
13 people named suspects in Aceh massacre: Djasri
13 people named suspects in Aceh massacre: Djasri JAKARTA (JP): Military police chief Maj. Gen. Djasri Marin said here on Wednesday that 11 military personnel and two civilians had been declared suspects in the killing of at least 65 people, including Islamic boarding school teacher Tengku...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Multiartha signs restructuring deal
Multiartha signs restructuring deal JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed finance company PT Sinar Mas Multiartha and its wholly owned PT Sinar Mas Multifinance signed on Wednesday a restructuring agreement for their US$46.7 million Medium-Term Notes (MTNs) with the Asian Banking Corporation of South Korea.