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Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Residents attack shaman's house
Residents attack shaman's house CILACAP, Central Java: Hundreds of people mobbed and destroyed on Monday a house belonging to a 65-year-old man whom they believed was responsible for the death of a woman in the village of Kalikude.Cilacap Police chief Supt.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
RI shuttlers hope for greater percentage of sponsorship money
RI shuttlers hope for greater percentage of sponsorship money JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian badminton players have to bury their dream of obtaining individual sponsorships as they are currently only able to request a change in the contract money percentage given to the players from the Badminton...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Why can't we sort out this mess?
Why can't we sort out this mess? I have just returned from a trip to Bangkok after an interval of ten years, and wow what a difference!From the beginning to the end, I totally enjoyed the experience, and was certainly impressed.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Be a national hero
Be a national heroFrom RepublikaIn view of the uncertainty enveloping our beloved Indonesia, I, as an individual with the right and the obligation to help build a civilized united Indonesia, feel terribly sad over the behavior shown by our political elite in leading this country.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 5, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,500 0 269,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 110 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 420 120 3,500 Alfa...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Prijadi seeks House support to keep budget credibility
Prijadi seeks House support to keep budget credibility JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo has asked the House of Representatives for political support to maintain the credibility of the 2001 state budget.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Widow of famed poet lives in sheer poverty
Widow of famed poet lives in sheer povertyBy Simon Sudarman YOGYAKARTA (JP): The woman is thin but healthy. She laughs softly, a demonstration of her resigned attitude. However, whenever the memory of her late husband returns, her eyes will slowly dim and her voice trembles.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Singapore in free trade deal with U.S.
Singapore in free trade deal with U.S. SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore fought back against APEC and ASEAN criticism of its packed free-trade agenda Tuesday as it began rushed negotiations with Washington to complete an agreement by the end of the year.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Australia to focus on defense ties with northerly neighbors
Australia to focus on defense ties with northerly neighbors SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): Australia is likely to restrict future military intervention to an arc of islands stretching through Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and the southwest Pacific, in the most significant policy review in...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Immigration official nabbed for drugs
Immigration official nabbed for drugs JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested an Immigration officer at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for stealing drugs contained in packages which were being processed by his office, Jakarta Police Detectives chief Sr. Supt. Harry Montolalu said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Rusdihardjo asked to clarify media reports
Rusdihardjo asked to clarify media reports JAKARTA (JP): Undeterred by public demands that the police be proactive in investigating the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, National Police Headquarters on Tuesday asked former police chief Gen.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Air Force cargo planes back in the air: Hanafie
Air Force cargo planes back in the air: Hanafie JAKARTA (JP): Several Air Force cargo planes will be back in the air after the United States eased a military assistance suspension on Indonesia last September, Air Force chief of staff Air Marshal Hanafie Asnan said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Haj pilgrimage for pregnant women
Haj pilgrimage for pregnant womenFrom KompasA number of mass media publications have published the government's statement that pregnant women can go on haj pilgrimage as long as their pregnancy is between 14 and 26 weeks.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
India awards insurance permit
India awards insurance permit NEW DELHI (AFX-ASIA): Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance Co's joint venture with Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd has been given a license for non-life insurance business, said Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority member H Ansari.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
The candidate and the trump card
The candidate and the trump card A recent issue of Tempo conjectured that Tommy Soeharto has a "trump card", that is, some move he can make that would supercede any move the government might make as it tries to subject him to the court's authority.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Strength in diversity
Strength in diversity From Irian Jaya, or West Papua as its inhabitants call it, to Aceh, the challenges to Indonesia's unity have never been so grave as at present. Increasingly powerful separatist struggles are tearing at the five-decade-long attempt by Jakarta to create a unified nation out of...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
PDI attack was ordered by superiors: Sutiyoso
PDI attack was ordered by superiors: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso, a suspect in the July 27, 1996 violent attack on the Megawati Soekarnoputri-led PDI headquarters, insisted on Tuesday that the attack was based on the order of his superiors at the time.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
All trains to be behind schedule during holidays
All trains to be behind schedule during holidays BANDUNG (JP): The state-owned railroad operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) confirmed on Tuesday that all trains would experience delays ahead of the triple holiday of Christmas, Idul Fitri and the New Year.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
UPC wins Yap Thiam Hien rights award
UPC wins Yap Thiam Hien rights award JAKARTA (JP): The Urban Poor Consortium (UPC), a non- governmental organization helping to protect the rights of those victimized by city administration development programs, is this year's recipient of the Yap Thiam Hien human rights award.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Gus Dur's sworn testimony read out during Bulog trial
Gus Dur's sworn testimony read out during Bulog trial JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors read out on Tuesday the sworn testimony of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, given to Jakarta Police chiefs in June, after calmly informing the South Jakarta District Court that the President would not be required...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Forestry firms help victims
Forestry firms help victims JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Forest-based Companies (APHI) on Tuesday sent a special team to West Sumatra to deliver Rp 550 million worth of aid to the victims of recent floods and landslides in the province.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Directorate General of Culture to join Ministry of Culture
Directorate General of Culture to join Ministry of Culture JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General of Culture at the Ministry of National Education will merge with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Dec. 20, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Indonesia's insurers review policy on natural disasters
Indonesia's insurers review policy on natural disasters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's insurance industry is reviewing its policy with regard to natural disasters, including the level of premium, after Singapore's reinsurance companies refused to accept insurance against damages caused by such...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Councillors, officials to be questioned
Councillors, officials to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): Some 40 people involved in a questionable recent official trip, including 14 councillors and a number of senior city officials, will be interrogated at the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Pertamina to lay off up to 40% of its staff next year
Pertamina to lay off up to 40% of its staff next year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Tuesday that beginning next year it would gradually reduce its workforce by 30 percent to 40 percent in a move to streamline its massive organization.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
BI to tighten monetary policy to help rupiah
BI to tighten monetary policy to help rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said Tuesday that it would further tighten its monetary policy in a bid to help the ailing rupiah and curb inflation ahead of the year-end festivities.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6:01 p.m.Thursday Imsak 3:58 a.m.Subuh 4:08 a.m.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Tantalizing Arabian fare served at Seasons Cafe of The Regent
Tantalizing Arabian fare served at Seasons Cafe of The RegentBy Grace Segran JAKARTA (JP): Strains of Islamic music and wafts of Middle Eastern spices ushered us into Seasons Cafe at The Regent. At the entrance to the cafe, carpets were laid out on the floor for sale.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Governor vows to break tradition
Governor vows to break tradition SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo reiterated on Tuesday that he would no longer attend gatherings held by mass organizations or political parties, as was the "tradition" during the New Order era.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
House approves new province of Gorontalo
House approves new province of Gorontalo JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday approved a bill establishing the new province of Gorontalo, formerly a part of North Sulawesi.Gorontalo has become the country's 32nd province after the House approved the establishment of...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Freedom fighter dies aged 76
Freedom fighter dies aged 76 KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Mohammed Noor, a leading anticolonial activist who pressed for Sarawak's inclusion in Malaysia and ended up as governor of the eastern state, died on Tuesday aged 76.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Taiwan to train Indonesians
Taiwan to train Indonesians TAIPEI (DPA): Taiwan on Tuesday launched a two-year vocational training program for 105 Indonesian youth as part of Taipei's plan to strengthen economic ties with Southeast Asian nations.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Lion Air fly to Malaysia
Lion Air fly to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Lion Mentari Airlines, one of the country's newly operating regular flight operators will begin flights to Malaysia later this week.The airline operator, which opened its Singapore routes last month, will fly to the Malaysian cities of Kuala Lumpur and Penang...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
RI to ease timber imports
RI to ease timber imports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is considering to remove the 10 percent import duties on timber, while simultaneously raising export taxes on the commodity, in order to help the local wood- processing industry cope with the shortage of raw materials.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Aid for Manado flood victims
Aid for Manado flood victims MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Governor HZB Palaguna, on behalf of the people of South Sulawesi, handed over Rp 50 million and 20 tons of rice for the flood victims in Manado, North Sulawesi on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Flights, sailings fully booked ahead of holidays
Flights, sailings fully booked ahead of holidays JAKARTA (JP): Preparations for year-end holidays are underway with airline and ship tickets hard to come by.According to several travel agents, flights to major domestic and foreign destinations are fully booked, starting this week until Dec. 23.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Sjahril released, plans to resume BI post: Lawyer
Sjahril released, plans to resume BI post: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Suspended Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin was released from the custody of the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday and plans to resume his old position, a lawyer said."This is a surprise and it is very good news for us.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Bali decries U.S. travel advisory
Bali decries U.S. travel advisory DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali Tourist Association (BTB) has sent a letter to the president of the United States asking the U.S. government to review a travel advisory that suggests its citizens suspend visits to some parts of Indonesia.Copies of the letter, dated Nov.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
KONI to disburse $1.9b for 2001 SEA Games training
KONI to disburse $1.9b for 2001 SEA Games training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will disburse the Rp 1.99 billion (US$209,500) training budget for the 2001 Southeast Asian Games in a decree to be issued by chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Rectors Forum to facilitate talks on reconciliation
Rectors Forum to facilitate talks on reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): Troubled by the continuing failure to bring the members of the country's fractious political elite to the table of reconciliation, the Rectors Forum announced on Tuesday its readiness to facilitate such reconciliation talks.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
House passes property right bills into law
House passes property right bills into law JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed on Monday three bills on industrial design, integrated circuit space design and trade confidentiality in the hope of regaining trust and support from foreign investors and the international market.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
Rates for tax payment, valid from Dec. 4 to Dec.10
Rates for tax payment, valid from Dec. 4 to Dec.10 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 9,440.00Austrian schilling 1 583.95Australian dollar 1 4,917.30Belgian franc 1 199.19Canadian dollar 1 6,115.97Swiss franc 1 5,316.51Deutschemark 1 4,111.86Danish krone 1 1,086.23French franc 1 1,224.97Poundsterling 1 13,365.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
Garuda, Merpati add more flights for holidays
Garuda, Merpati add more flights for holidays JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of the expected surge in passenger numbers over the upcoming holiday, Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines are both adding more flights to their schedules.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
Official confirms RI meat supply
Official confirms RI meat supply JAKARTA (JP): The country's supply of meat is sufficient to meet the nationwide demand for 94,000 cows, 26 million chickens and 37,000 tons of eggs for Christmas, Idul Fitri and New Year's Eve, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
President to impose Islamic law in Aceh
President to impose Islamic law in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will declare the imposition of Islamic law for Aceh when he visits the restive province on Dec. 15, Aceh's new governor Abdullah Puteh says.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
Government overwhelmed by cost of floods
Government overwhelmed by cost of floods JAKARTA (JP): The government has complained about its lack of funds to finance reconstruction projects in provinces recently racked by floods and landslides.Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar said on Monday that there was no...
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
RI, Australian ministers to have high-level talks
RI, Australian ministers to have high-level talks JAKARTA (JP): Ministers from Indonesia and Australia are to meet at the end of the week in a high-level discussion in an effort to further jump start ties which have been on a downward slope since the East Timor issue last year.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
Won, Taiwan dollar continue falling, rupiah unchanged
Won, Taiwan dollar continue falling, rupiah unchanged SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The South Korean won and the New Taiwan dollar extended their falls late Monday on domestic and international pressures, while other Southeast Asian currencies staged a mixed performance.
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
Palyja to hike drinking water rates soon
Palyja to hike drinking water rates soon JAKARTA (JP): PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), a French water management firm, expected to reach an agreement by the end of this month with its local partner, city-owned PAM Jaya drinking water company, for a hike in water costs, its executive disclosed on...
Tue, 05 Dec 2000
BI forex reserves up again
BI forex reserves up again JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's gross foreign exchange reserves rose again to US$29.02 billion in the week ending on Nov. 30 from $28.96 billion in the previous week, the central bank said in its weekly report.