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Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Gus Dur keeps Aceh off year-end travel plans
Gus Dur keeps Aceh off year-end travel plans JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid announced on Wednesday plans to visit the troubled provinces of Maluku and Irian Jaya, but failed to set a firm date for a trip to Aceh.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
TNI 'needs support, not denunciation'
TNI 'needs support, not denunciation' JAKARTA (JP): Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Achmad Sutjipto called on Wednesday for an end to public denunciation of the Indonesian Military (TNI), saying it would uphold its defense mission.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
ITI stops classes after student clash
ITI stops classes after student clash TANGERANG (JP): The authority of the Indonesian Institute of Technology (ITI) in Serpong decided on Wednesday to temporarily halt learning activities at the campus until Monday next week in a bid to lower tension between students from two rival schools at the...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
The capital market versus the banking system
The capital market versus the banking systemBy I. Putu Gede Ary Suta This is the second of two articles on the capital market and the government's privatization policy. JAKARTA (JP): Some progress has been made in the development of the capital market despite weak government support.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Bank Indonesia has Rp 96t in cash ready to counter Y2K bug
Bank Indonesia has Rp 96t in cash ready to counter Y2K bug JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia deputy governor Aulia Pohan said on Wednesday the central bank was ready with some Rp 96 trillion (US$13.52 billion) in cash to anticipate a possible huge cash demand before the Year 2000 (Y2K) computer bug is...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Workers need to better their bargaining power
Workers need to better their bargaining powerBy Tjipta Lesmanaa JAKARTA (JP): The current picture of Indonesian workers is not that encouraging. Of the 90 million-strong workforce Indonesia currently has, roughly 60 million are engaged in the formal sector as well as in the informal sector.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Amusement centers temporarily banned
Amusement centers temporarily banned MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Mayor Bachtiar Djafar ordered all entertainment spots to halt operations during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, which begins on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Jl. Thamrin to be closed temporarily
Jl. Thamrin to be closed temporarily JAKARTA (JP): Part of Jl. Thamrin, one of the city's main thoroughfares, will be temporarily closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday and Friday due to the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of the Landmark building.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Farmers win rights award
Farmers win rights award SURABAYA: The Legal Aid Foundation here presented the Nipah Award on Tuesday to Gambar farmers in Blitar for their persistent struggle to reclaim their land.Foundation head Arsori said the farmers won back last year the right to the 1,050 acres of land which was seized by...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Save the Omo Hada site
Save the Omo Hada site The North Sumatra Heritage (NSH) group is a non-governmental organization which focuses on development and cultural advocacy in Medan, North Sumatra. One of our agendas is campaigning for the preservation of Oma Hada, the royal palace complex in Hilinawalao Mazingo Village in...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Maluku governor declares 'cease-fire' in Ambon
Maluku governor declares 'cease-fire' in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku Governor M. S. Latuconsina, declared a cease-fire and appealed for peace in the riot-torn province during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan and Christmas.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 08, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 -75 37,500 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alter Abadi 425 -25 302,500 Alumindo Light Metal 1,075...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Contract bridge team to hold international warm up
Contract bridge team to hold international warm up JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (GABSI) is holding the Bermuda Bowl and Venice Cup bridge simulations as a warm up for men's and women's national teams prior to both international events.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Bankruptcy suit filed against Polysindo
Bankruptcy suit filed against Polysindo JAKARTA (JP): Bank Inter Pacific filed a bankruptcy suit against publicly listed textile concern Polysindo Eka Perkasa at the Jakarta Commercial Court for failing to repay US$1.5 million in promissory notes, the plaintiff's lawyer said.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
World major IT companies join technology exhibition
World major IT companies join technology exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The world's largest information technology companies are among the 33 corporations taking part in the Techno Pre-Eminence 1999 exhibition, which opened here on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
13,000 police officers at ready for Ramadhan
13,000 police officers at ready for Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman said on Wednesday some 13,000 officers would be deployed to secure the city during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan."I want to ensure the safety of the capital during Ramadhan.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Bali's textiles reflect its cultural richness
Bali's textiles reflect its cultural richnessBy Mehru Jaffer DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Obviously Charlie Chaplin had not done his homework properly on the exuberant tradition of textiles in Bali when he visited in the 1930s.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
British firms upbeat about Indonesian economy
British firms upbeat about Indonesian economy JAKARTA (JP): British business executives expressed confidence in the Indonesian economy after meetings with their local counterparts and top government officials on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Wiranto may be charged with 'omission'
Wiranto may be charged with 'omission' JAKARTA (JP): A government-sanctioned inquiry said on Wednesday that Gen. Wiranto could be charged with "omission" for allowing violence and destruction to continue in the ravaged territory of East Timor after the Aug. 30 self-determination ballot.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Astra sale by end March 2000
Astra sale by end March 2000 HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency said Wednesday it will likely complete the sale of its stake in PT Astra International (P.ASI) by the end of March 2000.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Government in a bind in battling graft
Government in a bind in battling graft JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said on Wednesday that the new government was facing a dilemma in rooting out corruption in the country because of its huge scale.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Malaysia deals with RI over 2006 Asiad
Malaysia deals with RI over 2006 Asiad KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is withdrawing its challenge to the incumbent Indonesian vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in exchange for Jakarta's support for its 2006 Asian Games bid, Bernama news agency said.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
People told to respect others during Ramadhan
People told to respect others during Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tolchah Hasan has made a plea to people of all faiths to mutually respect each other during the fasting month of Ramadhan, the date of which falls close to other religious milestones.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Sultan, rector read poetry
Sultan, rector read poetry YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and the rector of state Gadjah Mada University, Ichlasul Amal, read their poetry during an arts performance which also featured noted stage actor W.S. Rendra.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Pelti announces team for next year's Davis Cup
Pelti announces team for next year's Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) official in charge of athlete and regional development, Sujiono Timan, announced on Wednesday the tentative lineup for next year's Davis Cup.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Ryaas denies receiving bribe of Rp 500 million
Ryaas denies receiving bribe of Rp 500 million JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Regional Autonomy Ryaas Rasyid denied on Wednesday accusations that he accepted a bribe of Rp 500 million to facilitate the election of Hasan Zein as governor of Bengkulu.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: The Grey Experience, by M. Firman Ichsan, at the Gallery of the Chedi in Ubud, until Dec. 27. * Sculpture Exhibition: Reflection by Nyoman Nuarta, at Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Pengosekan, Ubud, until Dec. 14.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Bakrie one of 20 firms to get preshipment loans
Bakrie one of 20 firms to get preshipment loans JAKARTA (JP): The Bakrie Group revealed on Wednesday it was one of 20 companies which received preshipment loans from Bank Indonesia.The business group said in a statement it received the loans through state banks Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Up to court to move bombing suspect: Noegroho
Up to court to move bombing suspect: Noegroho JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman said on Wednesday the city police were not responsible for extending the detention period of convicted Istiqlal Grand Mosque bomber Surya Setiawan who is still under police custody.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Design students turn to foil, lightbulbs
Design students turn to foil, lightbulbs JAKARTA (JP): Ask any fashion school student to create a dress from their own imagination. Abracadabra! You will be surprised by their wild ideas. Meet Dia Demona, a second year student from Esmod Jakarta, who interpreted her design for the millennium as a...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Dec. 08, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,174.00 7,246.00Australian dollar 1 4,562.66 4,612.08Austrian schilling 1 534.39 540.02Belgian franc 1 182.28 184.20Brunei dollar 1 4,272.27 4,317.72Canadian dollar 1 4,853.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Won defies govt steps and hits new high
Won defies govt steps and hits new high HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The South Korean won extended its winning run Wednesday, powering to a fresh two-year high despite continued government action to hold it back.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Liberian jailed for 15 years for heroin deal
Liberian jailed for 15 years for heroin deal JAKARTA (JP): A court sentenced on Wednesday a Liberian to 15 years in jail for involvement in a heroin transaction.Presiding judge I Gde Sumitra also ordered the defendant, Christian Chinnedu Ejionye, to pay a Rp 5 million (US$714) fine.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Howard sets back RI-Canberra ties
Howard sets back RI-Canberra tiesBy Ikrar Nusa Bhakti JAKARTA (JP): Australia-Indonesia relations have always gone through their ups-and-downs, but they have never been as bad as their current state. In the last three months, the two countries' relationship dropped off to its lowest level.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Thank you Blue Bird
Thank you Blue Bird On the odd occasion that I have glanced at the Letters section -- normally to catch up on the latest installment of who is verbally attacking who -- I have not helped but notice the continual cascade of bad publicity directed toward taxi operators in Jakarta.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Hard-up vendors say Idul Fitri will be spent far for home
Hard-up vendors say Idul Fitri will be spent far for home JAKARTA (JP): With business still bad for many sidewalk vendors, they are looking at the probability of not spending the post-fasting month holiday of Idul Fitri in their hometowns.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Malaysia aims to become top rubber products maker
Malaysia aims to become top rubber products maker KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia, the world's third largest natural rubber producer, wants to become a top rubber products manufacturer to cut its imports bill, officials said Wednesday.The country imported some 850 million ringgit (US$223.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Ramadhan Time for Jakarta
Ramadhan Time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 6:02 p.m.Friday Imsak 3:58 a.m.Subuh 4:08 a.m.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Test cases for Marzuki
Test cases for Marzuki By reopening the investigation into alleged wrongdoings by former President Soeharto and declaring a number of Texmaco business executives suspects (in a case involving possible irregularities in acquiring bank credits) Attorney General Marzuki Darusman has reached a point of...
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Bank Putera needs Rp 200b to restart clearing
Bank Putera needs Rp 200b to restart clearing JAKARTA (JP): Bank Putera Multikarsa, hit by a massive run in recent days, needs at least Rp 200 billion (about US$28.5 million) to enable it to resume its clearing activities, a reliable source said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Tourist arrivals estimated to be slightly above target
Tourist arrivals estimated to be slightly above target JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia estimates 4.8 million tourist arrivals for the whole year, a 4 percent increase from the initial estimate of 4.6 million, I Gede Ardika, director general of tourism, said on Wednesday."The first 10 months recorded 3.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Mob burns kiosks in rage over immorality
Mob burns kiosks in rage over immorality TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of angry locals raided and burned 28 dimly lit kiosks which they believed had been used as prostitution dens at Sungai Tahang, Selembaran Jati village, Kosambi district here on Wednesday morning.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
AIDS activists try to spread the word
AIDS activists try to spread the wordBy Novan Iman Santosa KARAWANG, West Java (JP): Like many AIDS volunteers around the globe, Abdurrachman Saibun, 25, is busy at the end of the year preparing to commemorate World AIDS Day, which falls on Dec. 1.
Thu, 09 Dec 1999
Red lights put off at Kramat Tunggak
Red lights put off at Kramat Tunggak JAKARTA (JP): "In the name of Allah, I hereby declare from this moment the closure of Kramat Tunggak red-light district."So said Governor Sutiyoso in a modest ceremony held on Wednesday marking the closure of the 30-year-old Kramat Tunggak red-light district.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Soeharto named suspect in graft investigation
Soeharto named suspect in graft investigation JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Tuesday that former president Soeharto was fit enough and would be questioned as a suspect in alleged corruption during his 32 years in power.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Singing the blues on a Jakarta city bus
Singing the blues on a Jakarta city busBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Paying more normally allows one to get better service. But do not expect this universal adage is valid when you ride a Jakarta city bus.Take this example.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Security guard dies fighting off robbers
Security guard dies fighting off robbers JAKARTA (JP): A security guard lost his life while trying to defend two robbery victims against 15 armed robbers in the Suka Damai subdistrict of Serang, Bekasi, early Tuesday morning, city police spokesman said.Lt. Col.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Federal or unitary state?
Federal or unitary state? In answering the demands that are currently being heard in several provinces for a federal state to be established in Indonesia, it would be good for us to first adequately explain the concepts of federalism versus decentralization within a unitary state to the public.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Mayor gets promises instead of money
Mayor gets promises instead of money JAKARTA (JP): Disappointed with the city's poor tax revenue, Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah led a team on Tuesday visiting companies notorious for not paying their land and building taxes.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Shuttler allegedly swindled of Rp 400m
Shuttler allegedly swindled of Rp 400m JAKARTA (JP): Legendary retired shuttler Rudy Hartono Kurniawan lodged on Monday a complaint with city police, after allegedly being swindled of Rp 400 million (US$57,142), an officer at the city police complaint center said on Tuesday.