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Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 07, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 85,500 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alter Abadi 450 0 106,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 -25...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition, at the gallery of CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), until Dec. 11.Performances * Children's Pantomime, by students of SMUK Frateran, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Music 6:00 Sports 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:35 Koran Recital 9:45 Film: Muhammad...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
GAM's useless armed struggle
GAM's useless armed struggle Various mass media in the capital have recently carried large pictures of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) personnel, including women and children, touting their guns as if ready for battle against the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Peat land project
Peat land project The facts show that the one-million hectare peat land development project has totally failed. Billions of rupiah have gone down the drain. The nation has suffered losses several times over; we have lost natural resources and the biodiversity of millions of hectares of land.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Susanto becomes National Master
Susanto becomes National Master JAKARTA (JP): Young chess player Susanto Megaranto earned the National Master title after collecting on Monday a total of six points in the McDonald Chess Master Circuit at Bekasi.Susanto is from the Dream Team.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Prostitutes move to Tangerang
Prostitutes move to Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Just a few days prior to the closure of the Kramat Tunggak brothel complex in North Jakarta on Wednesday, a number of prostitutes have reportedly moved their operations to the border area in Tangerang.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Unitary vs federal systems sized up
Unitary vs federal systems sized up JAKARTA (JP): Aceh wants a referendum, East Kalimantan and Riau a federal system and Irian Jaya is seeking outright independence. Most other provinces want to keep the present unitary system of government, albeit with greater regional autonomy.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Drug busts no gauge of prevalence, police admit
Drug busts no gauge of prevalence, police admit JAKARTA (JP): City police have recorded 412 drug cases in the first seven months of this year, an officer said on Tuesday.Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Oil prices ease, but near nine-year high
Oil prices ease, but near nine-year high SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil prices in Asia fell on Tuesday, but were near nine-year highs as Iraq's rejection of a short extension to its UN oil deal underpinned sentiment.January New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) crudes traded at US$26.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Malaysia warns foreign embassies
Malaysia warns foreign embassies KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The Malaysian government, which last month accused diplomats of funding opposition politicians in the elections, warned all foreign missions on Tuesday to refrain from supporting local political parties.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Forki sets sights on SEA Games 2001
Forki sets sights on SEA Games 2001 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Karate-Do Federation (Forki) announced on Tuesday plans to establish a centralized training center to prepare national karatekas for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
At least six killed in RP plane crash
At least six killed in RP plane crash MANILA (AFP): A small commercial plane with 17 people on board including a Japanese man and a British passport holder crashed in the northern Philippines early Tuesday, killing at least six people, the army said.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
The capital market versus the banking system
The capital market versus the banking systemBy I Putu Gede Ary Suta This is the first of two articles on the capital market and the government's privatization policy. JAKARTA (JP): To sustain national employment, we must finance an expanding industrial and commercial infrastructure.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Mob kills alleged playboy
Mob kills alleged playboy GROBOGAN, Central Java: Residents beat a man, identified as Sukardi, 27, to death on Monday for allegedly sleeping with a number of married women in Sidoarjo village here."Sukardi was attacked by a group of people who said they were tired of his behavior," local police...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Ramadhan fasting month to start on Thursday
Ramadhan fasting month to start on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): After meeting with representatives of major Islamic organizations on Thursday, the government announced the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan would begin on Thursday as widely expected.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
An appeal for corporate democracy
An appeal for corporate democracyBy Rochman Achwan JAKARTA (JP): In the very near future, Indonesia will enter a new and difficult era on the road towards becoming an economic and political democracy.The signs are visible.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Indonesia vows to avoid war crimes court
Indonesia vows to avoid war crimes court JAKARTA (JP): Foreign minister Alwi Shihab said on Tuesday Indonesia would not allow its generals to be tried overseas.Responding to concerns from legislators that top military officers may be subject to international humiliation and trial abroad, Alwi said...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: * Painting Exhibition: Monologue, by I Made Arya Palguna, at Galeripadi Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 329 (Phone: 022 2500578/2504229), until Dec. 19. * Photo Exhibition by Lee Yanor, at Galeri Soemardja, Art and Design Faculty of ITB, Jl. Ganesha 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec. 17.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Indofood sees higher profit
Indofood sees higher profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed food maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur expects a net profit of about Rp 1 trillion (about US$142.85 million) this year if the exchange rate of the rupiah against the U.S.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
TNT's new Bali branch
TNT's new Bali branch JAKARTA (JP): Freight company TNT Indonesia/PT Skypak International opened a new branch office in Bali on Tuesday anticipating more exports from the province.The company said exports from Bali had increased by an average of 15 percent for the past five years.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Govt to continue controversial social safety net program
Govt to continue controversial social safety net program JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Tuesday that it would continue the controversial social safety net program, but stressed that it would renegotiate with the World Bank and other donors to revise the distribution methods and program...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Bank Indonesia declares its readiness for millennium bug
Bank Indonesia declares its readiness for millennium bug JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) assured on Tuesday there would be no glitches in domestic banking transactions in entering the new millennium, but added it was armed with a contingency plan just in case.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
UK trade mission in town
UK trade mission in town JAKARTA (JP): A high level business delegation from Britain began a two-day visit to Jakarta on Tuesday to seek new business opportunities, the British embassy said.The delegation led by Alan Jones, the co-chairman of the Indonesia British Council, will have meetings with...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Mahadi sees four problems in sports development
Mahadi sees four problems in sports development JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela said on Tuesday fund-raising remained a major impediment to developing sports in the country.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Policeman stabbed to death, another wounded in Aceh
Policeman stabbed to death, another wounded in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): An unidentified man stabbed two on-duty policemen in a stall in Peureulak subdistrict in East Aceh on Tuesday, killing one of them.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
DPR demands action on tainted CPO
DPR demands action on tainted CPO JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives criticized the government on Tuesday for its handling of the contamination of crude palm oil exports from North Sumatra.Angered by the government's inaction, House Commission V for industry and trade established a...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
BI temporarily suspends Bank Putera's clearing activities
BI temporarily suspends Bank Putera's clearing activities JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia has temporarily suspended the clearing activities of Bank Putera after the bank's account balance at the central bank hit the negative area.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Indonesian swimmers aim to be number one in Asia
Indonesian swimmers aim to be number one in Asia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian swimmer Richard Sam Bera expressed hope that the national men's 4x100m relay team would be able to reach its ambitious goal to be the best in Asia.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Military warns of worse conflicts in Maluku
Military warns of worse conflicts in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Sectarian strife in Maluku has expanded and escalated into a full-blown conflict between Muslims and Christians, Lt. Gen. Suaidi Marasabessy warned on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Alwi lays out routes for Indonesian-Israeli trade ties
Alwi lays out routes for Indonesian-Israeli trade ties JAKARTA (JP): Although a plan to open trade ties with Israel has been postponed, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said on Tuesday trade between the two states would continue to increase.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Some schools opt to stay open during Ramadhan
Some schools opt to stay open during Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): Most privately run schools in the capital have decided not to follow the government's call to suspend classes during the fasting month of Ramadhan.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Kiani Kertas' debts to be restructured
Kiani Kertas' debts to be restructured JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects to complete restructuring the debts of PT Kiani Kertas, a pulp manufacturer owned by Mohamad "Bob" Hasan, within six months.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Indonesia's team faces critical challenges
Indonesia's team faces critical challengesBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): It is a general consensus to date, that the Abdurrahman Wahid-Megawati Soekarnoputri combination as President and Vice President is the best combination of leaders the country could have at this juncture.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
House demands second look at LNG contract
House demands second look at LNG contract JAKARTA (JP): Several legislators have called on state oil and gas company Pertamina to investigate alleged irregularities in the awarding of the contract for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) train in East Kalimantan to a company owned by...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Police investigate fatal altercation on ITI campus
Police investigate fatal altercation on ITI campus TANGERANG (JP): Local police detectives are still looking for the main suspects in a vicious fight between students of different schools of the Indonesian Institute of Technology (ITI) in Serpong that cost the life of one student.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
State banks form lenders club to deal with Texmaco debts
State banks form lenders club to deal with Texmaco debts JAKARTA (JP): Creditors of the Texmaco Group textile conglomerate have agreed to form a "lenders club" in a bid to resolve the group's huge debt problem to four state banks and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), Minister of...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
DHL launches new service
DHL launches new service JAKARTA (JP): PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express launched on Tuesday a new delivery service especially designed for the banking and finance industry.Company technical advisor Bruce Hampson said the new service, called FINANCE 1st, would guarantee fast, simple and...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Surgery a boon for people with facial deformities
Surgery a boon for people with facial deformities JAKARTA (JP): Being born with facial deformities would have meant a sad future for baby boy Gilang and teenager Danisih only a few years ago.But financial support and counseling in the benefits of undergoing surgery for what are known in medical...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Garuda questions government's plan to deal with SIA
Garuda questions government's plan to deal with SIA JAKARTA (JP): State-owned flag carrier Garuda Indonesia questioned on Tuesday the government's plan to invite Singapore Airlines (SIA) to help manage the airline operator."We need clarification from the government on the matter.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Doctors donate their time to treat poor patients
Doctors donate their time to treat poor patientsBy Emma Cameron JAKARTA (JP): Around 150 people sit on the wooden benches in the heat, being patient because they have no other choice. Before the end of the day around 300 people will pass through this place -- the elderly, the middle-aged, families...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
S'pore less vulnerable to regional shocks
S'pore less vulnerable to regional shocks SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Although Singapore can't completely isolate itself from the travails of its neighbors, it is less vulnerable to regional shocks than two years ago, particularly to renewed turbulence in Indonesia, Finance Minister Richard Hu said...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Nearly 50 kgs of ganja seized
Nearly 50 kgs of ganja seized PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Local police have seized a total of 47.9 kilograms of dried marijuana and arrested two alleged drug dealers in separate raids here and in Purwokerto, police chief Lt. Col. Taufik Ridwan said on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Car buying sparks protest
Car buying sparks protest TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Mayor Mochammad Thamrin's decision to purchase 17 official cars worth more than Rp 3 billion (US$416,700) for the mayoralty's councillors sparked a protest on Monday from members of the Pemuda Pancasila youth organization.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Say a little prayer
Say a little prayer On Wednesday night, most Indonesian Muslims will throng mosques around the country for the taraweh prayers, kicking off the Ramadhan holy month. For the next 29 to 30 days, Muslims in the country will refrain from eating and drinking, and from indulging in worldly acts, such as...
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Dec. 07, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,132.00 7,204.00Australian dollar 1 4,518.84 4,568.06Austrian schilling 1 529.19 534.79Belgian franc 1 180.51 182.42Brunei dollar 1 4,244.48 4,289.88Canadian dollar 1 4,838.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Wealth investigation commission
Wealth investigation commission A 50-member wealth investigation commission will be set up by May 19, 2000 -- six months after the enforcement on Nov. 19 of Law No. 28/1999 on Anti Collusion, Corruption and Nepotism.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Novanto pledges commitment to KONI
Novanto pledges commitment to KONI JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) treasurer Setya Novanto promised to continue his work as the council's treasurer despite his alleged involvement in the Bank Bali scandal.
Wed, 08 Dec 1999
Elementary schools facing closure
Elementary schools facing closure PURBALINGGA, Central Java: At least 43 state elementary schools here may be shut due to a lack of students, a local official of the education ministry said on Tuesday."Each of the schools has less than 70 students, leaving most seats in the classrooms vacant," head...