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Wed, 02 Feb 2000
RI wants majority share in joint venture with Caltex
RI wants majority share in joint venture with Caltex JAKARTA (JP): The government wants state oil and gas company Pertamina to have a majority share in a joint venture with PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia to develop the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block in Riau, a top official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Music 5:30 Sports 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Prosecutor defends prosecution protocol
Prosecutor defends prosecution protocol JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor insisted on Tuesday that prosecuting attorneys could improvise on the content of an indictment as there were no strict rules requiring the court to split separate criminal cases into separate dossiers.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Pelindo II ready to hand over port ownership
Pelindo II ready to hand over port ownership JAKARTA (JP): The Tanjung Priok seaport authority, PT Pelindo II, is ready to transfer the seaport ownership to city administration in compliance with the implementation of the regional autonomy, a company executive said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
TNI needs new moral realignment
TNI needs new moral realignmentBy Hermawan Sulistyo JAKARTA (JP): In the first half of the 1950s, Indonesia adopted a liberal multiparty system. Political parties dominated all political processes. As a result there grew what has been termed as politik aliran ("stream politics"), a term coined by...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Madurese refugees ready to start new life
Madurese refugees ready to start new lifeBy Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): "I do not know when we can start farming here," Syamsudin, 39, complained. The farmer from Sanggau Ledo in Sambas regency was one of 500 Madurese refugees from Sambas.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Maintaining security
Maintaining securityFrom PelitaOne newspaper recently carried a news report about an agreement between religion-based mass organizations in Surabaya to work together in maintaining security and driving away all kinds of provocation which may trigger a riot.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police nab two in armed theft
Police nab two in armed theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Lama Police subprecinct officers have arrested two of four men who snatched a bag containing Rp 10.5 million (US$1,400) from a man on Jl. Pupan Pondok Pinang on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Government urged to regulate e-commerce growth
Government urged to regulate e-commerce growth JAKARTA (JP): Experts and Internet companies called on the government on Tuesday to immediately create a clear and integrated law to ensure a smooth and rapid growth in electronic commerce in the business and government sectors.Jonathan L.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police pledge to restore order in troubled Aceh
Police pledge to restore order in troubled Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Aceh Police chief Brig. Gen. Bachrumsyah Kasman launched on Tuesday the third phase of a six month police operation, dubbed Sadar Rencong III, to help restore order in the restive province.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
WFP blames NGO for distributing bad rice
WFP blames NGO for distributing bad rice JAKARTA (JP): The World Food Program (WFP) blamed a non- governmental organization (NGO), Pangan for the Poor (Param), on Monday for distributing poor quality rice over the past few months.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 1, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp RpU.S. dollar 1 7,433.00 7,507.00Australian dollar 1 4,734.82 4,785.71Austrian schilling 1 524.30 529.73Belgian franc 1 178.84 180.70Brunei dollar 1 4,361.58 4,407.59Canadian dollar 1 5,138.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Abdurrahman receives red carpet welcome in Britain
Abdurrahman receives red carpet welcome in Britain LONDON (Agencies): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid arrived here on Tuesday to a red carpet welcome and looked set to receive the full political backing of British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Indonesia's reforms.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
ASEAN, China to iron out Spratlys
ASEAN, China to iron out Spratlys SINGAPORE (AFP): Officials from ASEAN and China are to meet this month to discuss further a contentious code of conduct over disputed islands in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Mahathir back home to deal with party infighting
Mahathir back home to deal with party infightingBy Simon Martin KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was due home Tuesday from an overseas vacation, apparently fit and relaxed despite a spate of health rumors, but with pressing political problems to tackle.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Five taekwondoins to compete in Taiwan
Five taekwondoins to compete in Taiwan SEMARANG (JP): Five local taekwondoins will represent Indonesia in the International Inter-University Taekwondo Championship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from March 29 to April 2.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
NISP plans to double stake in Bank Daiwa Perdania
NISP plans to double stake in Bank Daiwa Perdania JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP plans to purchase more shares in Bank Daiwa Perdania to increase its ownership to 20 percent from 11.93 percent at present.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Clarification on drug report
Clarification on drug report 1. This is in reference to the news report titled Army private caught at the Post for auto theft in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 17, 2000, page 4.2. It is reported: "The source added that first Cpl.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Asian currencies mixed late as news of Wiranto weighs on rupiah
Asian currencies mixed late as news of Wiranto weighs on rupiah SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies are mixed against the U.S. dollar in late Asian trade on Tuesday after a volatile session notable for a rise in the Singapore dollar, and rupiah weakness on speculation Indonesian Security...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000Performance * Concert: Indigo-Live Dinner Jazz features Margie Segers, Syaharani, Bertha, Idang Rasyidi in Balai Adika, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333), 7 p.m., Feb. 5.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Three die from homemade cocktail
Three die from homemade cocktail SEMARANG: Three men died and two others were hospitalized after drinking alcohol mixed with soft drinks in Ngrampal village, Sragen district on Monday night.Central Java Police spokesman Lt. Col. M.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Wiranto pledges to stand firm
Wiranto pledges to stand firm JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto dismissed on Tuesday calls for his resignation over the East Timor mayhem, saying he was determined to defend himself against charges of wrongdoing.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Small Muslim parties to merge, name Adi chairman
Small Muslim parties to merge, name Adi chairman JAKARTA (JP): Twelve Muslim-based parties which collected only 3 percent of votes among them in last year's general election announced on Tuesday their plan to merge for the next polls in 2004.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
People's congress votes for Riau independence
People's congress votes for Riau independence JAKARTA (JP): The second Riau People's Congress in the provincial capital Pekanbaru concluded on Tuesday with a poll that resulted in a majority vote for independence.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Giant candles to light up Lunar New Year
Giant candles to light up Lunar New Year JAKARTA (JP): Dedicated Chinese Indonesians in the city are vying to brighten up the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration by offering giant and expensive candles to their temples.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Nokia touts new handsets
Nokia touts new handsets JAKARTA (JP): Finland-based Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia launched on Tuesday its new handset, the dual band GSM 900/1800 Nokia 8210.The company's general manager Alexander Lambeek said the new, lightweight handset was designed for customers who were fashion conscious and...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
WB tells donors to aid Indonesia
WB tells donors to aid Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank urged the country's major donors on Tuesday to provide crucial financial support for the three- month-old administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
L&M Group, Microsoft tie up
L&M Group, Microsoft tie up SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): L&M Group Investments. Ltd. said on Tuesday its unit L&M.com Pte. Ltd. has signed an agreement with PT Microsoft Indonesia to design and implement an Internet portal for the Indonesian market.The portal is expected to be launched by May 2000.L&M.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Most Asian stock markets close lower
Most Asian stock markets close lower HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday on concerns about a rise in U.S. interest rates, despite an overnight surge on Wall Street.In Indonesia, shares tumbled on fears of military retaliation after President Abdurrahman Wahid called on...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police detain 30 officers over various criminal cases
Police detain 30 officers over various criminal cases JAKARTA (JP): There are currently 30 police officers, with ranks ranging from captain to second sergeant, detained in city police internal affair's cells, in connection with criminal cases that include murder, blackmail, violence, robbery and...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Govt told to review Freeport deal
Govt told to review Freeport deal JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives asked the government on Tuesday to review its contract with mining company PT Freeport Indonesia, saying the deal violated investment regulations and the 1945 State Constitution.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Human rights in East Timor
Human rights in East Timor If we really want to uphold human rights in East Timor, we should not treat the matter in a fragmentary manner. Rather, we should give the same treatment to whoever might have been involved in human rights violations in East Timor, beginning from the moment the territory...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Irian Jaya urges end to transmigrants
Irian Jaya urges end to transmigrants FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya provincial legislative council wants the central government to stop sending transmigrants from densely populated areas of the province.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 1, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 475 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 950 -25 1,235,500 Alter Abadi 400 0 0...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
On the CIA's role
On the CIA's role I thank Mr. Richardson for providing a list of names as sources for his article on the CIA's crimes in Indonesia. I have spent considerable time on the Internet, the only immediate resource available to me, to research what these names might have to say about the criminal activity...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police recapture 27 prison inmates
Police recapture 27 prison inmates MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Two days after Sunday's daring jailbreak at Gunung Sari Penitentiary here, local police recaptured 27 of 53 escapees, Makassar Regional Police chief Col. Aryanto Boedihardjo said.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Bold reform, not aid
Bold reform, not aid The government will predictably obtain between US$4.2 billion and $4.7 billion in new aid from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), which opened a two-day meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Church pelting hurts Yogyakarta tourism
Church pelting hurts Yogyakarta tourism YOGYAKARTA (JP): Many foreign tourists have canceled planned visits to this ancient city, the country's second most important tourist destination after Bali, following attacks on churches by mobs here on Sunday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Bakrie's rubber dealer Lewis & Peat goes under
Bakrie's rubber dealer Lewis & Peat goes under JAKARTA (JP): Natural rubber dealers Lewis & Peat Singapore and Lewis & Peat London, parts of the Bakrie Group, have decided to declare themselves bankrupt after failing to reach an agreement with their creditors, led by Rabobank, to rollover their due...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
IBRA plans open tender for Astra stake
IBRA plans open tender for Astra stake JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) confirmed on Tuesday it did not extend its controversial agreement with Newbridge/Gilbert investor consortium but will invite bids for its 40 percent stake in PT Astra International instead.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Latecomers likely for Olympics 2000
Latecomers likely for Olympics 2000 JAKARTA (JP): As it kicked off of its centralized training program for the 2000 Olympics on Tuesday, the National Sports Council (KONI) said it expected 12 more athletes to qualify for the quadrennial event.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Australia firm on illegal immigration
Australia firm on illegal immigration JAKARTA (JP): Australian Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Philip Ruddock called on the Indonesian government to tighten its borders to help stem illegal immigration into Australia.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
12 local banks allowed to trade treasury bonds
12 local banks allowed to trade treasury bonds JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia allowed 12 local banks on Tuesday to trade treasury bonds issued by the government last year to finance their recapitalization costs.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
E. Timor inquiry impresses global community
E. Timor inquiry impresses global community UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The international community generally gave a positive response to a report by a government- sanctioned inquiry which implicated top military officials in the East Timor violence.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Asia's high imports buck predictions
Asia's high imports buck predictionsBy James T. Areddy HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Thailand's imports rose at twice the pace of exports last year, challenging the notion that an export- led recovery has taken hold.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
120 golfers to tee off in Indonesia Ladies Open
120 golfers to tee off in Indonesia Ladies Open JAKARTA (JP): About 120 women amateur and professional golfers from 20 countries including Indonesia will take part in the Indonesia Ladies Open here from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5.The four-day tournament will be held at Senayan Golf Club, South Jakarta.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Fire in Pasar Baru
Fire in Pasar Baru JAKARTA (JP): At least three shop-houses were burned on Tuesday evening on Jl. KH Samanhudi, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta."The fire started at around 7 p.m. and burned three-shop houses. There are no casualties as they were empty," Central Jakarta Police's Maj. Ricky F.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
State Secretary Ali Rahman quits
State Secretary Ali Rahman quits JAKARTA (JP): State Secretary Ali Rahman has resigned from the Cabinet.President Abdurrahman Wahid confirmed on Tuesday Ali's exit, but did not elaborate on the reasons behind it.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Many workers still uninsured
Many workers still uninsured TANGERANG (JP): Many companies in Tangerang have yet to register their employees for the mandatory Jamsostek social security program, an official said on Monday."So far in Tangerang there are only 91,000 workers listed in the Jamsostek program.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Urban dwellers vulnerable to physical and mental ills
Urban dwellers vulnerable to physical and mental ills JAKARTA (JP): The pressures of economic development combined with explosive population growth have led to numerous health problems in the country's urban areas, a public health expert said.