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Fri, 18 Feb 2000
IBRA urged to help small firms put debts in order
IBRA urged to help small firms put debts in order JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) should pay more attention to the restructuring of debts of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a noted businessman said on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
In defense of Amien Rais
In defense of Amien Rais I criticized Amien Rais when he failed to see the violence in the Maluku as a local conflict -- something that will not necessarily color the relationship between Muslims and Christians elsewhere. But I have never heard him say that "tolerance is absurd".
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Government plan to increase tolls opposed
Government plan to increase tolls opposed JAKARTA (JP): Consumer activists, councilors and residents voiced opposition on Thursday to the government's plan to increase toll road charges 25 percent.Contacted separately by The Jakarta Post, they accused toll road operators of only looking after their...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Developer promises to restore building
Developer promises to restore building JAKARTA (JP): A state-owned construction company promised to rebuild the annex of the former Supreme Court building on Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur which it destroyed in October, Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah said on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Garuda needs 35 years to clear debts
Garuda needs 35 years to clear debts JAKARTA (JP): Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia needs at least 35 years to fully repay all of its US$1.8 billion debts, the airline's president said on Thursday.Speaking at a hearing with members of the House of Representatives (DPR), Abdulgani said the economic...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Indonesia told to use South Africa as model of reconciliation
Indonesia told to use South Africa as model of reconciliation SURABAYA (JP): Indonesia should use South Africa as a model for dealing with "sinful" officials from the past regime as bringing them to court would waste energy and be unreasonable, a scholar said.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
U.S. backs Indonesian territorial integrity
U.S. backs Indonesian territorial integrity WASHINGTON (Agencies): Despite Washington's support for East Timorese independence last year, the United States does not back any of the other movements seeking to cut ties with Indonesia, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 17, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,343.00 7,417.00Australian dollar 1 4,634.17 4,684.58Austrian schilling 1 525.95 531.52Belgian franc 1 179.41 181.31Brunei dollar 1 4,309.78 4,355.77Canadian dollar 1 5,048.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
BI executive stands by Sjahril
BI executive stands by Sjahril JAKARTA (JP): Central bank senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Thursday it would be completely unfair to suspend Bank Indonesia's governor Sjahril Sabirin from duty for alleged irregularities in the extension of emergency liquidity credits to commercial...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
PT Lippo E-Net asked to hold public expose
PT Lippo E-Net asked to hold public expose JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) president Mas Achmad Daniri said on Thursday that his office had told the management of publicly listed Internet firm PT Lippo E-Net to soon hold a public expose to provide the public with more information on its...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
From the people to Mr Wolfensohn
From the people to Mr WolfensohnBy Lea Jellinek and Bambang Rustanto JAKARTA (JP): We feel we have met you, know you and dream the same things as you and many of us have faith in you. We have waited for your coming. We have sent letters to you but the response has been that you are too busy.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
UN chief pledges support to rebuild ravaged E. Timor
UN chief pledges support to rebuild ravaged E. Timor LIQUISA, East Timor (AFP): UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan made an emotional visit on Thursday to this devastated East Timor town to pay tribute to the victims of a refugee massacre and pledge his support to the people in rebuilding their lives.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
KL, Jakarta to join forces against piracy
KL, Jakarta to join forces against piracy KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Thursday to deploy their security forces in a joint war on pirates threatening the safe passage of vessels through their territorial waters.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Partisan media in danger of violation
Partisan media in danger of violation Religion-oriented media have long had their respective readerships. However, they have become controversial in the wake of recent developments, mainly the bloody conflict in Maluku.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Gulf states may attend ASEAN talks
Gulf states may attend ASEAN talks BANGKOK (AP): Thailand will invite Gulf states to attend a Southeast Asian foreign ministers' meeting to promote business and trade, Thailand's foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Caltex ready to help Riau operate CPP oil block
Caltex ready to help Riau operate CPP oil block JAKARTA (JP): Oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia offered on Thursday help for the Riau provincial administration to operate the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block should the latter take over the block in the future.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Four firms to list on SSX
Four firms to list on SSX SURABAYA (JP): At least four small and medium-size companies will soon float their shares on the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX), the exchange's president said here on Thursday.SSX president Anton Natakoesoemah said the four companies were leasing and consumer financing firm...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Petrus files new lawsuit against city police
Petrus files new lawsuit against city police JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Petrus Bala Pattyona filed a new lawsuit against the city police at the South Jakarta District Court on Thursday, seeking Rp 10 billion (US$1,351,350) compensation for unlawful arrest last December.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
A pure question of justice
A pure question of justice It appears to be easy to legally process allegations of former president Soeharto's involvement in cases of corruption, collusion and nepotism. The former president failed to respond to a summons from the Attorney General's Office for reasons of ill health.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Glimmers of recovery
Glimmers of recovery Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics finally confirmed what has been felt by producers of consumer goods and durables since November: glimmers of recovery from depressed market demand.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Monjo tackles trademark cases
Monjo tackles trademark cases JAKARTA (JP): John Monjo, an executive of American tobacco company Brown & Williamson, is scheduled to arrive on Friday for a 10-day visit to handle several infringement cases and disputes between his company and local cigarette producers.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 17, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 -75 52,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 750 -25 2,873,500 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Indonesian Military Chief meets Thailand premier Chuan
Indonesian Military Chief meets Thailand premier Chuan BANGKOK (AFP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Adm. Widodo A.S. (left) met Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai (right) on Wednesday during his first official visit to Thailand.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
House denies approval of Damura
House denies approval of Damura JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' Commission VI on Religion and Human Resources, chairman Ma'ruf Amin, denied on Wednesday that the House has given its approval for the distribution and sale of coupons, called Damura (the People's Fund for Sports).
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
One dead in Irian Jaya unrest
One dead in Irian Jaya unrest JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): One person was killed and two other civilians were injured when a clash erupted in Merauke after police tried to disperse demonstrators rejecting the government's offer of wide-ranging autonomy, activists said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Mahesa may stop operations
Mahesa may stop operations BANDUNG (JP): The Mahesa business-class train serving the Bandung-Purwokerto-Semarang route may stop operations next month due to a lack of passengers, a railway official said.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Man allegedly kills stepdaughter
Man allegedly kills stepdaughter TANGERANG (JP): Police arrested a 36-year-old man who allegedly beat his five-year-old stepdaughter to death, an officer said on Wednesday.The officer, who asked not to be named, said Bambang Wahono was arrested on Tuesday following the death of Aprihartini on...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Asia still a long way from precrisis ratings
Asia still a long way from precrisis ratings SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia's unexpectedly speedy recovery has sparked hopes of further ratings upgrades, but beyond the positive headlines and data, much still needs to be done for a return to pre-crisis credit ratings.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Islamic party puts moderate foot forward in newly won state
Islamic party puts moderate foot forward in newly won stateBy Ranjan Roy KUALA TERENGGANU, Malaysia (AP): In his turban and long robe, Abdul Hadi Awang looks very much the Islamic preacher he is.So, many people were surprised when his first act as head of the new Islamic-oriented government in the...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Theater Festival exposes violence and destruction
Theater Festival exposes violence and destructionBy Putu Wirata SINGARAJA, Bali (JP): Violence and destruction were the major themes of the recent Biennale Theater held by Singaraja Teaching College in North Bali recently.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Nokia not innovative
Nokia not innovative I am a fan of Nokia mobile phones. I've always used Nokia since my first phone: from the N2110, N3110, N8110 to finally the N6110 and Communicator 9110.Recently, Nokia launched three new models, the N8210, N8850 and the latest, the N7110.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Stop plagiarism (1)
Stop plagiarism (1) The Sunday Post published on Nov. 28, 1999 an article titled Finding the funny side of things, a good reason to laugh. I highly appreciated the article by Otong S. Djuharie, a lecturer at Sunan Gunung Djati State Institute for Islamic Studies in Bandung.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Wushu body hopes for return of athlete Zaenab from France
Wushu body hopes for return of athlete Zaenab from France JAKARTA (JP): Wushu Association (WI) chairman Mediteransjah expressed hope national wushu athlete Zaenab of North Sumatra would represent Indonesia in international events.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Investors cold shoulder launch of treasury bonds on SSX
Investors cold shoulder launch of treasury bonds on SSX JAKARTA (JP): No transactions have been made of the treasury bonds launched on the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) early this month, an exchange executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
The world is watching us
The world is watching us Indonesia may find it comforting to learn that the United Nations Security Council will not set up an international tribunal for people responsible for the campaign of terror and destruction in East Timor in September.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Government to teach gender matters to provincial officials
Government to teach gender matters to provincial officials JAKARTA (JP): The government will spend Rp 8.75 billion (US$1.25 million) in the next nine months to educate provincial officials and legislators about gender sensitivity.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Banten province draft bill stuns authorities
Banten province draft bill stuns authorities BANDUNG (JP): West Java officials say they are shocked that a proposal for a draft bill on establishing Banten as a province has circulated among House members without first being submitted to the provincial administration.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
East Timor trial in three months
East Timor trial in three months JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Wednesday that trials of those accused of involvement in the campaign of terror and destruction in East Timor last year would start in three months.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Bali, a paradise for dining
Bali, a paradise for dining DENPASAR (JP): Life is indeed too short to eat bad food. Bali is a paradise for dining. When you visit this beautiful island, you can find the perfect place to dine out.Some of the best restaurants in Bali such as the Bali Inter- Continental Resort in Jimbaran offers a...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Mahathir summons hangs in balance
Mahathir summons hangs in balance KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prosecutors in the sodomy trial of Malaysia's fired deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday they would oppose defense attempts to call Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as a witness on Thursday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Islam should not be used for political interest: PKB
Islam should not be used for political interest: PKB JAKARTA (JP): The Muslim-based National Awakening Party (PKB) has condemned the politicization of Islam, which it said contributed to fomenting the current ethnic and sectarian strife in the country.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Man loses eye to irate orangutan
Man loses eye to irate orangutan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A farmer from Sebulu Kutai regency in East Kalimantan lost his left eye and was hospitalized after being attacked by an orangutan.Kasito, 40, told Antara that the primate attacked him Monday as he was trying to scare a group of the...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Six killed in Aceh strife
Six killed in Aceh strife BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Violence continued in Aceh as six people died in separate incidents on Tuesday.Police said they shot dead A. Manan, 19, as he was about to set fire to a sports stadium in the grounds of the Mobil Oil complex in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Most Asian currencies fall as firms sell rupiah
Most Asian currencies fall as firms sell rupiah HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Some strong economic numbers and waning near-term political fears helped the Indonesian rupiah off its worst levels of the day, but it still lost ground Wednesday.The Singapore dollar also weakened a touch against the U.S.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Independent team to decide Indorayon's fate: Minister
Independent team to decide Indorayon's fate: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government will form an independent audit team to decide whether to close or relocate PT Inti Indorayon Utama's pulp and rayon fiber factory in Porsea district, North Sumatra.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Three Pelti chapters want Tanri's ouster
Three Pelti chapters want Tanri's ouster JAKARTA (JP): Three provincial chapters of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) plan to request an extraordinary congress to replace current association chairman Tanri Abeng, who has been named a suspect in the Bank Bali scandal.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
City gets tough on taking errant taxi firms to task
City gets tough on taking errant taxi firms to task JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency has revoked the operation license of a Kotas taxi, which, according to police findings, was used in last month's robbery and rape of a woman passenger, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
MPR questions advisory council's relevance
MPR questions advisory council's relevance JAKARTA (JP): A People's Consultative Assembly working committee on constitutional amendments questioned the relevance of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) because of its poor image in the past.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
GDP in black for '99, 4th quarter best
GDP in black for '99, 4th quarter best JAKARTA (JP): The country's economy continued to book strong growth in the fourth quarter of 1999, pushing it back into the black for the entire year.The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Wednesday that the country's gross domestic product (GDP)...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Government mulls raising import duty on sugar
Government mulls raising import duty on sugar JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said on Wednesday the government was considering increasing the import duty on sugar in response to demands from the country's sugar industry.