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Fri, 24 Dec 1999
Timah fixes 2000 tin premium
Timah fixes 2000 tin premium SYDNEY (Dow Jones): Indonesia's integrated tin miner, PT Tambang Timah, has fixed its 2000 tin premiums between $50 and $60 a metric ton, in-warehouse Singapore.The premiums are steady to about $5 higher from 1999, Idu Hutabarat, the company's investor relations...
Fri, 24 Dec 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 6:09 p.m.SaturdayImsak 4:05 a.m.Subuh 4.15 a.m.Maghrib 6:10 p.m.SundayImsak 4:06 a.m.Subuh 4:16 a.m.
Fri, 24 Dec 1999
Bogor mayor under fire for alleged slurs
Bogor mayor under fire for alleged slurs BOGOR (JP): Some 30 journalists staged a protest at Bogor's mayoralty office and local council building on Thursday demanding the city's mayor, Col. Agus Utara Effendi, apologize for allegedly insulting Budi Lesmana, a reporter at the local Radar Bogor daily.
Fri, 24 Dec 1999
Jakartans witness unprecedented murder, robbery and blasts
Jakartans witness unprecedented murder, robbery and blastsBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Violence in the capital has known no boundaries this year.With vicious murders, countless armed robberies, bomb blasts and gruesome street justice, the year 1999 can be safely declared a year of crime.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Pornographic VCDs seized in C. Java
Pornographic VCDs seized in C. Java BANYUMAS, Central Java: Local police confiscated 3,500 pornographic video compact discs (VCDs) in two separate raids in Purbalingga and Banyumas on Tuesday and Wednesday, Banyumas Police chief Col. Carel Risa Kotta said.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Ministers resembling hoodlums
Ministers resembling hoodlumsFrom Rakyat MerdekaA political expert from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Alfitra Salam, said in a mass media publication in Jakarta that a number of ministers in the Cabinet of President Abdurrahman Wahid (popularly known as Gus Dur) are still inactive and...
Thu, 23 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 TV Series: Drew Carey Show 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Ramadhan Program 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Music...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Hired thugs suspected in attack
Hired thugs suspected in attack JAKARTA (JP): Hired hoodlums are suspected in the Tuesday afternoon attack at a vacant farm located in Cimanggis, south of Jakarta, in which a man was killed and four others severely wounded, a friend and a relative said.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Ardiansyah to compete in Asia-Pacific series
Ardiansyah to compete in Asia-Pacific series JAKARTA (JP): National motocrosser Irwan Ardiansyah will move to the Indria Motosport team next year as he attempts to realize his ambition of competing in the Asia-Pacific series.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Teenager jumps from hospital's fifth-floor
Teenager jumps from hospital's fifth-floor JAKARTA (JP): An 18-year-old man, suspected to have been under the influence of drugs, jumped to his death from the fifth floor of the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital at midnight on Tuesday, friends said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
BIDDING FAREWELL:
BIDDING FAREWELL: Hasan Basri Durin (right) shakes hands with Minister of Home Affairs Surjadi Soedirdja after handing over the authority of the National Land Agency (BPN).After the handover ceremony, Surjadi said here on Wednesday he intends to accelerate the transfer of authority in land affairs...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Army captain caught with ecstasy and 'shabu-shabu'
Army captain caught with ecstasy and 'shabu-shabu' JAKARTA (JP): An Army captain was arrested with at least three other people for allegedly possessing 13 ecstasy pills and a few grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) in an apartment in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, a police officer said on...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
S. Korea set to continue Timor national car project
S. Korea set to continue Timor national car project JAKARTA (JP): Visiting South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Hong Soon-young met on Wednesday with President Abdurrahman Wahid and other senior government officials and won approval from them to continue the Timor national car project.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Panasia's punishment to be reviewed
Panasia's punishment to be reviewed JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) chairman Sutiyoso said he would review the proposed sanction against Bandung-based Panasia Indosyntec for refusing to appear on Dec.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Irian governor seeks Freeport contract review
Irian governor seeks Freeport contract review JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya Governor Freddy Numberi called for a review of the contract with PT Freeport Indonesia, saying that the local people had yet to fully benefit from the operation of the giant American mining company in the province.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Road improvements for Irian Jaya
Road improvements for Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Ministry of Public Works has allocated Rp 3.6 billion to improve the road leading to the border between the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya and neighboring Papua New Guinea.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Chinese doctors to check Gus Dur's health
Chinese doctors to check Gus Dur's health JAKARTA (JP): Three Chinese doctors will soon arrive in Jakarta to check on the health of President Abdurrahman Wahid and First Lady Sinta Nuriyah, aides said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Bus fare hike in Yogyakarta
Bus fare hike in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: New bus fares were set by the local administration on Wednesday and are due to take effect on Thursday, the head of Yogyakarta's land transportation agency, Moenaji, said.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Civil servants protest bad rice
Civil servants protest bad rice CILACAP, Central Java: Hundreds of civil servants here protested on Wednesday the Banyumas Logistics Agency (Dolog) for distributing overpriced, bad rice.The quality of the rice was very poor and it was priced at Rp 2,645 per kilogram instead of the official Rp 1,300...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Banking sector moves into recovery phase
Banking sector moves into recovery phaseBy Reiner S. JAKARTA (JP): After two devastating years of crisis marked by bank runs and huge losses of capital, there are signs the Indonesian banking sector is moving into a recovery phase providing investors with substantial opportunities.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Good ties: Insurance for RI and Australia
Good ties: Insurance for RI and AustraliaBy Paul Dibb and Peter Prince CANBERRA (JP): Australia's future is intimately bound up with that of Indonesia. A stable Indonesia gives Australia security and protection across its vast northern approaches.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Military to be tough on religious provocateurs
Military to be tough on religious provocateurs JAKARTA (JP): City military commander Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu vowed on Tuesday to take stern measures against any parties attempting to create Ambon-style religious conflict in the capital.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Millennial colors hit Indonesian fashion in l999
Millennial colors hit Indonesian fashion in l999By Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): The year 1999 was about gray, purple and silver colors, according to Indonesia's fashion map.From big cities to suburban areas, girls followed their television and teen magazine idols, wearing gray or violet dresses.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
TNI leaders 'will not face int'l court'
TNI leaders 'will not face int'l court' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will not allow its military personnel to be tried in an international court even if evidence is found proving they were responsible for the violence in East Timor, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Agum prioritizes Asian Cup training
Agum prioritizes Asian Cup training JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Agum Gumelar said he would prioritize the training for the Asian Cup final, scheduled for November 2000 in Lebanon.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Dec. 22, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,060.00 7,130.00Australian dollar 1 4,552.99 4,601.70Austrian schilling 1 517.48 522.87Belgian franc 1 176.52 178.36Brunei dollar 1 4,232.11 4,276.63Canadian dollar 1 4,779.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Policeman killed in Banda Aceh
Policeman killed in Banda Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The body of a policeman was discovered here early Wednesday morning.The body of Sgt. Imron of the National Police's Mobile Brigade was found in a gutter along one of the city's main streets at about 12:30 a.m. The body had several gunshot wounds.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Maj. Gen. Agus denies pressure from superiors
Maj. Gen. Agus denies pressure from superiors MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Outspoken Maj. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah denied on Tuesday that he was under pressure from his superiors over his controversial remarks on military streamlining.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Ministry to go ahead with bus tariff hike
Ministry to go ahead with bus tariff hike JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Communication has decided to apply the temporary 25 percent extra charge to intercity bus fares during the seasonal peak festive seasons to both air- conditioned and non air-conditioned buses, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Export exhibition in October
Export exhibition in October JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) will organize a major export exhibition next year at the Jakarta Fair ground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta."The 15th annual National Merchandise and Commodity Show is slated to be held on Oct. 18 to Oct.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 6:09 p.m.Friday Imsak 4:05 a.m.Subuh 4:15 a.m.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 22, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 25 1,829,000 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alter Abadi 425 0 25,000 Alumindo Light Metal...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Bali Art for Peace Festival spreads peace and tolerance
Bali Art for Peace Festival spreads peace and toleranceI Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Happening Art, Pasir, Angin dan Ombak, (Sand, Wind and Waves), originally designed as a climax for the recent Art and Peace festival failed to amuse more than 5,000 spectators at Padang Galak beach, Sanur,...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
One dies and 17 injured in West Java earthquake
One dies and 17 injured in West Java earthquake JAKARTA (JP): One person died, 17 others were injured and 160 houses were damaged after a strong quake jolted West Java on Tuesday, an official at the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Angry workers rampage over holiday bonuses
Angry workers rampage over holiday bonuses TANGERANG (JP): Some 8,000 protesting workers from two factories producing Nike shoes went on a rampage on Wednesday afternoon, vandalizing seven cars in the parking lot of PT Astra's Shoe Industry Division on Jl. Raya Serang in Balaraja, Tangerang.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Mahathir's son settles lawsuits
Mahathir's son settles lawsuits KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The eldest son of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has settled multimillion dollar lawsuits against two local Chinese newspapers, his lawyer said on Wednesday.Lawyer R.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
S'pore tourist arrivals rise
S'pore tourist arrivals rise SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Tourist arrivals jumped 17.2 percent in November from a year earlier, the Singapore Tourism Board said Wednesday.Arrivals from Asian countries rose 22.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Sugar factory workers protest
Sugar factory workers protest SEMARANG: About 300 people representing workers from five sugar factories in Central Java marched on the provincial council building here on Wednesday to protest layoffs at their factories.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Poor infrastructure affects N. Sulawesi economic zone
Poor infrastructure affects N. Sulawesi economic zoneBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): The delayed construction of new transportation facilities in North Sulawesi has impeded the development of the Manado-Bitung Integrated Economic Zone, the head of the zone management team...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
U.S. extends GSP privilege
U.S. extends GSP privilege MANILA (Dow Jones): The U.S. has extended the Philippines' trade privilege under generalized systems of preference, or GSP, until September 2001.Extension of the GSP status, which lapsed in June, came amid rising concerns that export earnings under the GSP program have...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Dilemma over Buyung divides rights activists
Dilemma over Buyung divides rights activists JAKARTA (JP): The saga surrounding calls for the dismissal of Adnan Buyung Nasution from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) escalated on Wednesday threatening to cause rifts between fellow human rights advocates.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Creditors to auction Fiskaragung assets
Creditors to auction Fiskaragung assets JAKARTA (JP): Creditors of bankrupt PT Fiskaragung Perkasa will sell fixed assets of the publicly listed salt producer through an asset auction or a direct offer to an interested investor, an official said.Tuti Simorangkir from Makarim & Taira S.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Delay not autonomy
Delay not autonomy At the beginning of next year, the government will start the much-awaited implementation of regional autonomy. State Minister of Regional Autonomy Ryaas Rasyid has said that all necessary supporting regulations for the implementation of the law on regional autonomy will soon be...
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Bali gets ready for holiday shopping
Bali gets ready for holiday shopping DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali's retailers are counting on a big jump in year-end shopping compared to the holiday run up last year.The rollover from l999 to 2000 will be a great moment in Bali.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
No Y2K worries in busy Malacca strait
No Y2K worries in busy Malacca strait KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): It will be business as usual on Dec. 31 in the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest waterways, with no entry restrictions on vessels, a Malaysian maritime official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Stocks and rupiah fare relatively better this year
Stocks and rupiah fare relatively better this yearBy Wachyudi Soeriaatmadja JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's financial market is ending the year with clear signs of a recovery despite a relatively poor performance in the first half of the year.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
X'mas cake a hot item in Irian
X'mas cake a hot item in Irian MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: What is the hottest selling item in Indonesia's easternmost province in December?The sago flour Christmas cake.The cakes have become a favorite here and are always in high demand this time of year.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
Auditor lauds Freeport
Auditor lauds Freeport JAKARTA (JP): International auditor Montgomery Watson praised gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia for its "exemplary" environmental management system at its Irian Jaya site, Freeport announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
BI boosts financial aid to banks amid Y2K fears
BI boosts financial aid to banks amid Y2K fears JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia is providing an extra financial assistance to banks facing liquidity problems due to millennium bug-related deposit runs, according to the central bank's senior executive.
Thu, 23 Dec 1999
House to amend 1999 Political Laws: Akbar
House to amend 1999 Political Laws: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives will revise the 1999 Political Laws following the controversy over the General Elections Commission and the planned local elections in newly- established regencies.