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Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Airlines' service
Airlines' service It has taken me several days to finally calm down from the frustration I felt with Garuda, Merpati and Selaparang Airport Authority in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. I wanted to write a complaint to them, instead I am now more inclined to give advice to the above parties on how to...
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
On Islam-Israel ties
On Islam-Israel ties In response to my letter in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 17, 1999, entitled Israel destroys mosques, Mr. Kevin Price accused me of being prejudiced and one-sided and did nothing to promote the cause of peace.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Morning Star flag hoisting in Timika leaves 55 injured
Morning Star flag hoisting in Timika leaves 55 injured JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Fifty-five people were injured when security personnel opened fire on a crowd of about 3,000 people in Timika, Irian Jaya on Thursday after they attempted to stop police from lowering the separatist West Papua Morning...
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Military pledges to support govt dialog with Acehnese
Military pledges to support govt dialog with Acehnese JAKARTA (JP): Despite mounting clashes in Aceh, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said it was giving room to the government to allow it to find a peaceful outcome to the problems in the troubled province.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
'RCTI' drops 'Syanghyang Dedari'
'RCTI' drops 'Syanghyang Dedari' DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The private TV station, RCTI, has dropped the Balinese dance show, Sanghyang Dedari, from its Millennium Day Broadcast scheduled for the New Year's Eve program following a request from the local administration.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Taufik notches first win as Arbi struggles
Taufik notches first win as Arbi struggles BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Agencies): Indonesian boy wonder Taufik Hidayat bounced back from a shock defeat to notch his first win of the Final Grand Prix at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium Thursday.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Minister complains over lack of staff
Minister complains over lack of staff SEMARANG: After being in office for only a month, Minister of Maritime Exploration Sarwono Kusumaatmadja asserted that he is the only staff member in the newly-formed ministry."Well, I have one member of staff.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Nightspots urged to stop business during Ramadhan
Nightspots urged to stop business during Ramadhan BOGOR (JP): Local authorities have suggested owners of all entertainment centers here agree to demands aired by different organizations recently and temporarily close their businesses prior to and during the Ramadhan fasting month.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Police seize 502 video recorders, arrest two
Police seize 502 video recorders, arrest two JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives on Tuesday arrested two suspected thieves and confiscated 502 video recorders worth Rp 1 billion (US$142,857) from a warehouse in Penggilingan, North Jakarta.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Taxi driver jailed for robbing passenger
Taxi driver jailed for robbing passenger JAKARTA (JP): A district court judge sentenced on Thursday a taxi driver to 14 months in jail for a robbery which occurred in September."Defendant Yakub Harahap is guilty of violating article 365 of the Criminal Code," presiding judge Hupojo said in a...
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Good and evil are balanced in the 'Barong'
Good and evil are balanced in the 'Barong'By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): All human anxieties are traced back to birth, for birth is believed to be beautiful and bewildering. It is a cause for celebration and a reason to cry. Birth is creation but it is also a painful split from the whole.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
U.S. resumes GSM credit for Indonesia
U.S. resumes GSM credit for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has resumed its credit guarantee facilities for the importation of agricultural products from the United States.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Portugal's aid for E. Timor
Portugal's aid for E. Timor LISBON (Reuters): Portugal pledged on Thursday US$225 million of aid over three years to help its ravaged former colony East Timor make the transition to statehood.Foreign Minister Jaime Gama made the announcement in Dili, capital of the territory formerly occupied by...
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Hashim says IBRA's statement `misleading'
Hashim says IBRA's statement `misleading' JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo regretted on Thursday the threat of a senior official from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to take legal action against him if he failed to settle the obligations of two of his closed banks.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
City strives to adopt new underground utility system
City strives to adopt new underground utility system JAKARTA (JP): City administration will require all construction contractors to deploy an integrated underground utility network system to develop the city's public utility system.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Government asked to issue decree suporting antidrug campaign
Government asked to issue decree suporting antidrug campaign JAKARTA (JP): An antidrug activist called on Thursday for the government's full support in a nationwide campaign against drugs.Deputy chairman of the People's Antidrug Movement (GERAM) Brig. Gen.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Marxists attack RP's Shell office
Marxists attack RP's Shell office MANILA (Reuters): Marxist guerrillas fired a grenade and shot at the main office of one of the Philippines' largest oil firms on Thursday, and warned of more attacks unless oil firms stop raising fuel prices.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Education tax for private universities
Education tax for private universities YOGYAKARTA: The provincial administration here is planning to impose an education tax on students in private universities to contribute to Yogyakarta's regional revenue.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 02, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 328,000 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alter Abadi 425 0 179,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Sujud Sutrisno sings for his supper from door to door
Sujud Sutrisno sings for his supper from door to doorBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): A skinny man with a small drum and tape recorder hanging from his neck weaves his way in and out of a rabbit's warren of kampongs, with laughing children dogging his every step.He is no ordinary wandering singer.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
House commission recommends Aceh referendum
House commission recommends Aceh referendum JAKARTA (JP): A special House of Representatives committee on Aceh concluded its work on Thursday by recommending a referendum in the restive province, but neglected to include the option of independence.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Asian currencies quiet but won hits high for the year
Asian currencies quiet but won hits high for the year HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The South Korean won surged in response to a rash of bullish economic data, hitting its highest level since January during intraday trading Thursday.Dealing in other Asian foreign exchange markets was quieter.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
RI to remove barriers for visa applicants from China
RI to remove barriers for visa applicants from ChinaBy Kornelius Purba BEIJING (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid criticized Indonesia's overly-strict immigration regulations for Chinese citizens entering Indonesia, saying the tight policy was merely a ruse to extort money from visa applicants.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Scholarships from Rio Tinto
Scholarships from Rio Tinto JAKARTA (JP): The Rio Tinto Foundation, formed by Anglo- Australian mining company Rio Tinto, signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with East Kalimantan's environmental supervision office to promote the knowledge of the latter's staff on the environment.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Defending champion Panasia shoots for Kobatama hat trick
Defending champion Panasia shoots for Kobatama hat trick JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Panasia Indosyntec is out for its third consecutive crown in the A Mild Kobatama national basketball league."I want Panasia to win this year's Kobatama title.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Woods sends birthday wishes to Thai king
Woods sends birthday wishes to Thai king BANGKOK (AP): Golf's player of the year Tiger Woods has sent a birthday greeting to Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who turns 72 on Sunday amid intense national celebrations.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Mendongeng Dengan Foto by H. Boediardjo, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto 79, Menteng (Phone: 3907623), Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Dec. 13.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Nest of extortionists
Nest of extortionistsFrom Media IndonesiaThe government's efforts to give the best services to Indonesian workers returning home from jobs overseas have not yielded results as yet. This is mainly caused by the absence of any measures taken against frauds and extortionists.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Government mulls altering Jamsostek's status
Government mulls altering Jamsostek's status JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering to change the status of state-owned social insurance company PT Jamsostek into a non-profit organization as part a reform program in the country's social security system, Minister of Manpower Bomer Pasaribu...
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Satelindo launches new card
Satelindo launches new card KUTA, Bali (JP): Telecommunications service provider PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) launched on Wednesday a new prepaid calling card named Passcall for international calls.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Mining key to RI economy
Mining key to RI economy SYDNEY (Dow Jones): Indonesia's mining and energy sector will be one of the key contributors to the Indonesian government's efforts to spur the reconstruction of the country's economy, Sabam P. Siagian, chairman of the Indonesia-Australia Business Council, said Thursday.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Indonesia's maritime resources 'still underexploited'
Indonesia's maritime resources 'still underexploited' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's huge maritime resources, especially in the eastern part of the country, remain under-exploited, a seaweed businessman told a seminar here on Thursday.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Rudy asserts right to control of Bank Bali
Rudy asserts right to control of Bank Bali JAKARTA (JP): A day after the South Jakarta District Court dismissed charges of banking crimes against him, Rudy Ramli stepped up on Thursday his campaign to win back Bank Bali from the U.K.-based Standard Chartered Bank (SCB).
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Lax upholding of law impeding Maluku's reconciliation
Lax upholding of law impeding Maluku's reconciliation Clashes in the Maluku islands have gone on for almost one year after they first broke out on Jan. 19. Thirty-eight people died in the latest clash, while tens of thousands have fled. Jacob W.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Yayuk in with chance for Olympics' women's doubles
Yayuk in with chance for Olympics' women's doubles JAKARTA (JP): Although semiretired and now a mother, former Indonesian number one women's tennis player Yayuk Basuki could still qualify for the women's doubles competition in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
The Balibo Declaration revisited
The Balibo Declaration revisitedBy Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): With the recent visit of East Timorese leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao to Jakarta to meet his old friend President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, the two leaders have begun a new relationship between Indonesia and Timor...
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Govt policy on asset dispositions under IBRA
Govt policy on asset dispositions under IBRA The following is an excerpt from the address of Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie at a luncheon among others organized by the Indonesia-Australia Business Council on Tuesday.
Fri, 03 Dec 1999
Axis Force to retaliate against external threats
Axis Force to retaliate against external threats JAKARTA (JP): The "axis force", a loose coalition of political parties led by Amien Rais, warned it would retaliate against attempts to undermine its strength.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
Airport, airlines ready for Y2K bug
Airport, airlines ready for Y2K bug JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of domestic and foreign visitors are expected to flock to the tourist island of Bali for the numerous millennial events scheduled for Dec. 31.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
GAM prohibits hoisting of separatist flag in Aceh
GAM prohibits hoisting of separatist flag in Aceh PIDIE (JP): Teuku Abdullah Syafei, a commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), in an apparent attempt to placate fears of unrest has forbidden the hoisting of the separatist flag on Saturday except for at regional GAM headquarters.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
President issues `written statement'
President issues `written statement' JAKARTA (JP): A press statement attributed to President "Abdurrachman" Wahid was distributed by the office of Gen. Wiranto, the coordinating minister for political affairs and security, on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
Food supply for holidays sufficient, says official
Food supply for holidays sufficient, says official JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta has a sufficient supply of basic commodities for the upcoming Christmas, New Year's and Idul Fitri celebrations, a city official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
The winners of the Panasonic Awards l999
The winners of the Panasonic Awards l999 JAKARTA (JP): The Panasonic Awards 1999 were presented on Wednesday night to honor the best programs and individual achievements for local television productions.This year's life achievement award was presented to Kris Biantoro.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
U.S. investors maintain `wait and see' stance
U.S. investors maintain `wait and see' stance JAKARTA (JP): U.S. investors are continuing to hold off on new investment in Indonesia despite signs of improvement in the country's economy and social conditions, an American trade official said here on Wednesday.U.S.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
S'pore govt evicts sultan's kin
S'pore govt evicts sultan's kin SINGAPORE (AP): The descendants of Singapore's last sultan were gone from their palace on Wednesday, routed to make room for a Malay cultural center.Several policemen looked on as the main entrance to the dilapidated, two-story building was sealed.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
Tosari named new deputy speaker
Tosari named new deputy speaker JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) deputy chairman Tosari Wijaya has been chosen to replace his party chief Hamzah Haz as deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
Import from Australia resumes
Import from Australia resumes CILACAP, Central Java (JP): Imports of live cows from Australia to Central Java have returned to normal after being stopped in September, a port official said.Head of the legal and information division of Tanjung Intan Port in Cilacap, Susiana, said on Tuesday the...
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
C. Java grooms 18 karatekas for PON
C. Java grooms 18 karatekas for PON SEMARANG (JP): The chairman of the Central Java chapter of the Indonesian Karate-do Federation (FORKI), Bibit Waluyo, said on Wednesday the province was training 18 karatekas to compete in the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya next year.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
Steps to gain a clean judiciary
Steps to gain a clean judiciary One of the issues scheduled for discussion at the fifth National Workshop on Human Rights, which opens on Thursday in Jakarta, is the role of the judiciary in a market economy.
Thu, 02 Dec 1999
Aceh hotels booked solid
Aceh hotels booked solid BANDA ACEH: Local and foreign journalists have been flocking to Aceh, causing many hotels and inns here to be fully booked in the run-up to the separatist Free Aceh Movement's (GAM) 23rd anniversary on Saturday.