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Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Mob slays alleged shaman
Mob slays alleged shaman CILACAP, Central Java: A crowd beat Karmiat, 70, a resident of Cisalak village in Cimanggu district here, to death on Tuesday night for allegedly practicing black magic.Witnesses said some 100 people broke into Karmiat's house at about 10 p.m.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Story of Kongco lives on in Balinese temples
Story of Kongco lives on in Balinese templesBy Myra Sidharta and Claudine Salmon SINGARAJA, North Bali (JP): Who is this man, who has three temples in Bali and four in East Java devoted to him?According to a manuscript dated 1880, written by the guardian of a temple in Buleleng, Singaraja, he...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Marwah says Habibie not pulling strings
Marwah says Habibie not pulling strings MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Defiant Golkar politician Marwah Daud Ibrahim refuted on Wednesday allegations that former president B.J. Habibie was behind the idea of establishing a breakaway party to accommodate Golkar cadres dissatisfied with Akbar...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Spirituality differs from religiosity
Spirituality differs from religiosityBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Religious demonstrations that lead to violence seem to have gained momentum in Indonesia. From the one that demanded the closure of night entertainment premises, perceived to be the center of vice and prostitution, to the one...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
China's past maritime glory
China's past maritime glory It is good to know that Mr. Santo does not believe the Chinese are evil, but he believes that China is seeing increased opportunities to reclaim its past maritime glory and, like any other nation, China strives for power.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Sewerage system concept introduced
Sewerage system concept introduced JAKARTA (JP): A group of Australian companies held a one-day workshop at Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta on Tuesday to introduce comprehensive concepts of the Total Integrated Wastewater and Sewerage System (TIWASS).
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Security jitters leave capital abuzz
Security jitters leave capital abuzz JAKARTA (JP): Cabinet ministers along with military and police top brass scrambled on Wednesday to explain President Abdurrahman Wahid's startling remarks on a full security alert in the capital.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Suprapto taps into spiritual world of gongs for humanity
Suprapto taps into spiritual world of gongs for humanityBy I Wayan Juniarta GIANYAR, Bali (JP): For artist Suprapto Suryodarmo, a gong is more than just a bronze gamelan musical instrument. For him it is rich in spiritual meaning.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Mohamad 'Bob' Hasan launches Canadian suit
Mohamad 'Bob' Hasan launches Canadian suit VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP): A Indonesian businessman is suing his Canadian associates for US$59 million over alleged bribes linked to the construction of a pulp mill in Borneo.The suit claims that Vancouver businessman John F.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 23, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,383.00 7,457.00Australian dollar 1 4,587.06 4,636.76Austrian schilling 1 539.76 545.71Belgian franc 1 184.12 186.15Brunei dollar 1 4,325.89 4,371.81Canadian dollar 1 5,048.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Exclusive economic zone
Exclusive economic zoneFrom NeracaThe media reported recently an interesting admission by Minister of Finance Bambang Sudibyo. He told the budget commission of the House of Representatives that the 2000 draft state budget does not include revenue from fishery activities in the Indonesian exclusive...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Police hope to learn motive behind fiery death
Police hope to learn motive behind fiery death TANGERANG (JP): With police no closer to making sense of the burning to death of a public minivan driver on Monday, the three suspects persisted that setting the man alight was an attempt to exorcise a bad spirit.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
What a hard lesson to learn
What a hard lesson to learn JAKARTA (JP): It was quiet a scene. Three junior high school students in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, dropped their pants in the classroom in the presence of their headmaster.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Indonesia not ready for Asian U-19 c'ship: Official
Indonesia not ready for Asian U-19 c'ship: Official JAKARTA (JP): The national team director of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI), Mohammad Zein, said on Wednesday that Indonesia was not fully prepared for the pre-qualifying round of the Asian under 19 championships.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Stop toll profits to the Soehartos
Stop toll profits to the Soehartos I think congratulations are in order to the Indonesian Volleyball Federation. They have, at last, thrown off the fear of the monster Soeharto, and have rejected his eldest daughter as chairwoman. Her successor says that most branches did not want her to serve.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Students protest chaotic traffic
Students protest chaotic traffic BOGOR (JP): About 60 Pakuan University students grouped under the Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI) staged a street protest on Wednesday, campaigning for orderly traffic in the city.The group walked its way along Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, Jl. Capt.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Court hearing over Bank Bali scandal begins
Court hearing over Bank Bali scandal begins JAKARTA (JP): The hearing into the Bank Bali corruption scandal began in the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday with the reading of an indictment against one of six defendants.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Malaysia deports Indonesians
Malaysia deports Indonesians KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian authorities deported 1,122 illegal Indonesian immigrants on Wednesday.Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported that those deported, aged between three and 52, were put on five ships in the southern Malacca state and ferried to the...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Suwandi and Hendri out of men's Futures-1
Suwandi and Hendri out of men's Futures-1 JAKARTA (JP): Davis Cup team members, Suwandi and Hendri Susilo Pramono, had to make an early exit from the first round of the Indonesia Futures-1 on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Puma returns to RI
Puma returns to RI JAKARTA (JP): Sports footwear brand Puma will reenter the Indonesian market in June after a seven-year absence, the company said on Wednesday.A Puma director for Asia, Ian Woodcock, said he was upbeat the company's products would receive a positive response from the market...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Festival * Contemporary Theater Festival: Workshops, performances, at Sai Sai Bar, Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, in March. For further information contact the organizer Mai at 0361 975869 or e-mail g.gepeng@mailcity.com.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Tourists flock to old furniture and statue gallery in Jepara
Tourists flock to old furniture and statue gallery in JeparaBy Ahmad Solikhan JEPARA, Central Java (JP): The old building at Kartini beach, houses many antiques, mostly furniture and wooden statues. In the 500 square meter building, about 1,000 reproductions of antique statues are neatly arranged.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Forex transactions must be reported
Forex transactions must be reported JAKARTA (JP): Commercial banks will be required from March 1 to submit monthly reports to the central bank on their foreign exchange transactions, Bank Indonesia deputy governor Achjar Iljas said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Indonesia needs a dictator for two years: Observer
Indonesia needs a dictator for two years: Observer JAKARTA (JP): Sick of the political wrangling and violence ravaging the country, a social scientist has suggested that Indonesia adopt an authoritarian leader, or even a dictator, to firmly resolve matters and put the country back on the right...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Police search for suspects accused of killing two men
Police search for suspects accused of killing two men JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi said detectives were combing the Pulogadung and Kampung Rambutan bus terminals in East Jakarta for three suspects who shot two men dead during an armed robbery early on Wednesday morning.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Experts call for complete overhaul of Supreme Court
Experts call for complete overhaul of Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts called for a complete overhaul of the administration of the Supreme Court to increase the effectiveness of the publicly tarnished body."We need people with credibility and integrity to replace those in the Supreme Court.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Australia denies making illegal flyovers
Australia denies making illegal flyovers JAKARTA (JP): Australia denied on Wednesday claims by the Indonesia government that its aircraft had illegally entered Indonesian airspace."The Australian government wishes to refute claims carried in the Indonesian media yesterday that Australian aircraft...
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Houses in Menteng to make way for new roads
Houses in Menteng to make way for new roads JAKARTA (JP): At least 181 houses in Pegangsaan subdistrict and another 63 homes in Menteng area, both in Menteng district, Central Jakarta, will be demolished by local authorities for the construction of two streets 500 meters long.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
RP House speaker warns oil firms
RP House speaker warns oil firms MANILA (AFP): House Speaker Manuel Villar warned oil companies here Wednesday he would work to repeal the oil deregulation law, possibly reimposing fuel price controls, if the oil companies raised retail prices.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
Road accident kills seven
Road accident kills seven MANADO, North Sulawesi: A bus and a Kijang van collided in Ongkaw village in Minahasa regency late on Tuesday, leaving seven dead and one injured.Chief of the police traffic directorate Col. Haryono said an investigation into the accident was under way.
Thu, 24 Feb 2000
New education curriculum draws mixed responses
New education curriculum draws mixed responses JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to introduce a new core education curriculum was met with mixed reactions on Wednesday, although it was agreed that proper implementation was the key to solving education problems.Noted educationist J.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
The minimum wage riddle
The minimum wage riddle How do you eke out an existence on a monthly salary of Rp 231,000 (US$31)? It is a riddle that can be answered in thousands of different ways. Many workers in Jakarta who are paid the current minimum wage are bound to have different tales to tell of how they make ends meet.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
KPU steadfast over planned local elections
KPU steadfast over planned local elections JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) reiterated on Tuesday local elections in newly established provinces and regencies would take place despite challenges from the government and major factions in the House of Representatives.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 22, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,413.00 7,487.59Australian dollar 1 4,639.06 4,689.11Austrian schilling 1 534.68 540.29Belgian franc 1 182.39 184.30Brunei dollar 1 4,339.66 4,385.54Canadian dollar 1 5,088.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Hiking taxes may be catastrophic
Hiking taxes may be catastrophicBy Christopher Lingle UBUD, Bali (JP): Like many other governments in crisis-torn East Asia, the Indonesian government is struggling under the weight of large budget deficits.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Observers call for review of laws on TNI role in politics
Observers call for review of laws on TNI role in politics JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives and the People's Consultative Assembly came under fire on Tuesday for lacking concrete moves to restrict Indonesian Military (TNI) from politics.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
IBRA approves interbank claims on closed banks
IBRA approves interbank claims on closed banks JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has decided that 34 interbank claims on banks closed by the government last year totaling Rp 1 trillion and US$32.8 million are eligible for the government guarantee program.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Puzzle surrounds beating of Nigerian in C. Jakarta
Puzzle surrounds beating of Nigerian in C. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police transferred a Nigerian, who Cempaka Putih residents beat after he was accused of raping a housemaid, to Jakarta Police Headquarters on Monday for further investigation, an officer said.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Officers questioned over July 27 incident
Officers questioned over July 27 incident JAKARTA (JP): The National Police chief has questioned three generals and two colonels in connection with the investigation into the July 27, 1996 bloody takeover of the Indonesia Democratic Party (PDI), an officer said on Tuesday.Col.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Workers left to grin and bear planned minimum wage hike
Workers left to grin and bear planned minimum wage hike JAKARTA (JP): Workers in the greater Jakarta area who receive the minimum wage said on Tuesday a planned raise would make little difference in their spending power due to the spiraling cost of living.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Economics team to decide fate of Indorayon
Economics team to decide fate of Indorayon JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sonny Keraf said on Tuesday he was waiting for a decision from the Cabinet's economics team over his proposal to close the pulp and rayon plant belonging to PT Inti Indorayon Utama.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Donation beefs up KONI's Olympic training fund
Donation beefs up KONI's Olympic training fund JAKARTA (JP): Fast food firm McDonald's Indonesia has pledged Rp 1 billion (US$137,000) toward the National Sports Council's (KONI) training of athletes for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in September.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Spectators stunned by Agus' court appearance
Spectators stunned by Agus' court appearance JAKARTA (JP): The presence of Army second Lt. Agus Isrok in the West Jakarta District Court on Monday stunned onlookers, who clearly did not expect an appearance by the son of an active four-star Army general.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Gus Dur mulls beginning of antigraft commission
Gus Dur mulls beginning of antigraft commission JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid sent out a warning to all corrupt state officials and legislators on Tuesday to be prepared to face tough action as he would appoint strict and clean enforcers to lead the charge in weeding out corruption.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Vision 2020 campaign fights for people's right to sight
Vision 2020 campaign fights for people's right to sight JAKARTA (JP): People's ignorance about eye care, poor nutrition and the inadequate number of ophthalmologists combine to keep the incidence of preventable blindness high in Indonesia.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Pertamina finds Jambi gas
Pertamina finds Jambi gas JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Tuesday it had found gas and condensate at its Rengan Condong No. 1A well, 60 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital of Jambi.The company said in a statement the well flow was 11.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
City prepares draft bylaw on asset management
City prepares draft bylaw on asset management JAKARTA (JP): Head of the City Supplies Office, Dadang Ruskandar, said on Tuesday that the city administration was ready to submit a draft bylaw on city asset management as requested by the City Council.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
25% of funds deposited overseas has returned
25% of funds deposited overseas has returned JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Business Development Council chairman Sofyan Wanandi estimated on Tuesday a quarter of the funds deposited overseas by local businesspeople had returned to the country and been reinvested.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Three arrested over drugs
Three arrested over drugs JAKARTA (JP): Sunda Kelapa Police detectives arrested three people for possession of three kilograms of marijuana early on Tuesday morning.Police suspect they intended to sell the drug to fishermen in the Tanjung Priok area.Tanjung Priok Seaport (KP3) Police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 23 Feb 2000
Caltex regrets news report
Caltex regrets news report JAKARTA (JP): Oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia denied on Tuesday it backed the Riau provincial administration's demand to take over full ownership of the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru oil block.