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Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Gembor bridge to close for repairs
Gembor bridge to close for repairs TANGERANG (JP): The local administration decided on Monday to close part of Jl. Siliwangi due to the poor condition of Gembor bridge, an official said on Monday.The bridge, which links the road to Jl. Jati and Jl.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Saving Kerinci Seblat National Park
Saving Kerinci Seblat National ParkBy Wiryono SUNGAI PENUH, Jambi (JP): Kerinci Seblat National Park, better known as TNKS (Taman Nasional Kerinci Seblat), is the second largest national park in Indonesia. It covers an area of more than 1.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Daytime shooting jolts Denpasar
Daytime shooting jolts Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali: A daytime shooting shook the crowded Sudirman Agung downtown business center on Monday, but no fatalities were reported in the incident.The bullet, believed to have been fired from an FN-46 pistol using a silencer, struck a shop window.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
C. Jakarta mayoralty to redesign Senen terminal
C. Jakarta mayoralty to redesign Senen terminal JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta mayoralty reconfirmed its plan on Monday to redesign the Senen bus terminal so as to improve traffic in the area.Mayor Andi S.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Cohen's Vietnam visit largely symbolic
Cohen's Vietnam visit largely symbolicBy Michael Mathes HANOI (DPA): U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen's visit to Vietnam marks a historic notch in relations between the former battlefield enemies but will not produce much tangible result other than developing friendly ties, officials and...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Police criticize customs officials
Police criticize customs officials JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Seaport (KP3) Police in North Jakarta believe that Customs and Excise officials at the port could have played a significant role in helping people smuggle dissembled cars into the country, an officer said on Monday.KP3 police chief, Col.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Government to submit draft law on human rights court
Government to submit draft law on human rights court JAKARTA (JP): The government is to seek the House of Representatives' approval for a draft law on a human rights court that would open the chance for it to bring Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass to trial for alleged involvement in last year's...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Police search for clues in shooting at DPR building
Police search for clues in shooting at DPR building JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Police are trying to find clues left behind in the shooting at a window at the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Monday afternoon, the city police chief of operational control said.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Soeharto undergoes medical examination
Soeharto undergoes medical examination JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto underwent a medical examination at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta late on Monday night to determine whether he is fit to face questioning for alleged corruption.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
House members grill Tommy over clove monopoly
House members grill Tommy over clove monopoly JAKARTA (JP): The youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, was grilled on Monday by members of the House of Representatives over an alleged manipulation of clove farmers' money at the now defunct Clove Marketing and...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
UNHCR official visits Myanmar
UNHCR official visits Myanmar YANGON (AP): A top official of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees has arrived in Yangon for talks with Myanmar's military government, a government statement said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Alex denies split in PDI Perjuangan
Alex denies split in PDI Perjuangan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) secretary-general Alex Litay denied on Monday reports of an escalating internal party rift ahead of the party's national congress.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Anton warns of problems over minimum wages
Anton warns of problems over minimum wages JAKARTA (JP): Leading businessman Anton J. Supit warned on Monday of possible industrial disputes when hikes in official minimum wages come into force next month.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Tirtamas granted six months to settle debts
Tirtamas granted six months to settle debts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court rejected on Monday the demand from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to declare PT Tirtamas Comexindo bankrupt, granting instead the trading company six months to settle its debts.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
IBRA's asset sales
IBRA's asset sales The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), hard-pressed to raise at least US$5.1 billion (Rp 36 trillion) by December for the state budget, has of late been flaunting its asset disposal plans covering equities in going companies, bad loans and properties spread throughout...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Asian stock markets skid as technology shares take a tumble
Asian stock markets skid as technology shares take a tumble SINGAPORE (Agencies): Asia stocks took a beating on Monday, battered by domestic factors, uncertainty ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting next week, as well as falls in once hotly- favored high tech stocks.Jakarta share prices closed 1.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Bank Mandiri told to transfer bad loans
Bank Mandiri told to transfer bad loans JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Bambang Sudibyo said on Monday state Bank Mandiri should "immediately" transfer its remaining bad loans to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Asian primary debt market recovering
Asian primary debt market recovering HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The Asian primary debt market came alive last week with three major deals out of the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.After a dull start to the new year, market participants were pleased to see just over US$3 billion in new paper...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
No place for gambling here, says Sutiyoso
No place for gambling here, says Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso reaffirmed on Monday his administration would not legalize gambling in the capital and vowed to continue raids against such activities.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Student protesters hospitalized
Student protesters hospitalized JAKARTA (JP): Two student protesters participating in a hunger strike at the Attorney General's Office in South Jakarta for the past week were admitted to St. Carolus Hospital on Monday because of dehydration.Six other students are continuing the hunger strike.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
KONI chief warns of poor preparation of shuttlers
KONI chief warns of poor preparation of shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Wismoyo Arismunandar has reminded national shuttlers of the dangers of poor preparation, warning them that it might make the nation's gold target in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
KL urges S'pore to compromise
KL urges S'pore to compromise KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad urged Singapore on Monday to compromise so a series of disputes between the two countries can be settled.Among contentious issues are water supplies from Malaysia to Singapore, customs, immigration and...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Six accept Supreme Court nominations
Six accept Supreme Court nominations JAKARTA (JP): At least six people have accepted the government's offer to nominate them as supreme justices to the Supreme Court.The six are former judge Benjamin Mangkoedilaga, lawyers Todung Mulya Lubis and Ronggur Hutagalung, constitutional law professor...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Any hope for a reliable judiciary in Indonesia?
Any hope for a reliable judiciary in Indonesia? Exasperating decisions by the courts have increased pessimism about Indonesia's chances of improving investor confidence and attaining economic recovery. Charles Himawan, a member of the National Human Rights Commission and professor of law at the...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 13, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,353.00 7,427.00Australian dollar 1 4,497.83 4,550.52Austrian schilling 1 515.02 520.47Belgian franc 1 175.68 177.54Brunei dollar 1 4,311.85 4,357.80Canadian dollar 1 5,042.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Military says more Aceh rebels shot dead
Military says more Aceh rebels shot dead BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The provincial military claimed on Monday soldiers had shot dead three separatist rebels in this strife-torn province.The identities of the rebels, however, remains unknown.An intelligence officer of the North Aceh Military, Capt.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 13, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 -25 10,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 625 -25 5,361,000 Alakasa Industrindo 500 25 16,000 Alfa...
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Firearms for legislators?
Firearms for legislators?From Suara KaryaTerrorists' actions and death threats against a number of political figures (particularly the members of the House of Representatives) are becoming increasingly horrifying and sadistic.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Indonesia to stand firm by international contracts
Indonesia to stand firm by international contracts JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid reassured investors on Monday of Indonesia's firm commitment to honor all of its international contracts, but reiterated the need for renegotiating some that were made in the past.
Tue, 14 Mar 2000
Bapepam issues new rules for public companies
Bapepam issues new rules for public companies JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed companies wishing to change their core businesses must involve an independent consulting company in the decision, according to a new capital market regulation.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Man shot dead in attempted robbery
Man shot dead in attempted robbery JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta police detectives are searching for three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in a robbery attempt on Saturday morning in Pondok Gede.East Jakarta Police chief Col.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Environment watchdog tells govt to stop forest fire
Environment watchdog tells govt to stop forest fire JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) said on Sunday the present government would lose some of its legitimacy if it failed to take comprehensive measures to stop forest fires.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Reform the judiciary
Reform the judiciary Last week's court ruling acquitting businessman Djoko Tjandra of corruption charges in the high-profile Bank Bali scandal is a major setback for the government of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
BUMNs on offer to strategic investors
BUMNs on offer to strategic investors JAKARTA (JP): The government is offering to sell several state companies to strategic partners in addition to the initial public offering (IPO) plans of eight state enterprises in the April- December 2000 budget year as part of its privatization program,...
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Shop owners file protest
Shop owners file protest JAKARTA (JP): Shop owners at the Glodok Plaza shopping complex in West Jakarta filed a protest on Friday against the complex's management, PT Multi Plaza Properties (PT MPP), over parking, sanitation and security fees.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Two teams of doctors meet to discuss Soeharto's health
Two teams of doctors meet to discuss Soeharto's health BANDUNG (JP): Soeharto's private doctors have met with a team of state-appointed doctors from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) to discuss the condition of the former president.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
The new underdog: The TNI
The new underdog: The TNIBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Since discussing the future of Indonesia without focussing on the role of the military would be a futile exercise, the "Rethinking Indonesia" conference last weekend in Melbourne, took a serious look at the issue.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Warnings of drug-resistant malaria
Warnings of drug-resistant malaria MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): With fear of a malaria outbreak high on people's minds due to the climatic shift from the wet to the dry season, a scientist specializing malaria treatment warned that the common drugs used may no longer be effective in treating the...
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Two killed in blast
Two killed in blast KENDAL, Central Java: Two employees at textile giant PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering's factory in Kaliwungu district were killed on Saturday when an air conditioner compressor they were repairing exploded.Dulkijab, 38, and Waliyono, 27, both factory technicians, died instantly.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Legislators wary of fake fertilizers
Legislators wary of fake fertilizers SEMARANG: Most of the fertilizers sold to farmers across Central Java are potentially dangerous to human beings and the environment because of their inappropriate chemical composition, a provincial legislator said on Saturday.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Xia and Gong clinch Chinese double
Xia and Gong clinch Chinese double BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters): China' Xia Xuanze completed his march to the All England badminton championship on Sunday with a stunning 15-6, 15-13 success over 18-year-old Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Death of a giant
Death of a giant After the loss Indonesia suffered not so long ago with the demise of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, one of the most outstanding pioneers of modern Indonesian literature, the death on Saturday of another national literary giant delivered yet another blow to the country's cultural...
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Gandhi confusion
Gandhi confusion Someone following my letters to The Jakarta Post for several years, might wonder whether my first name, Gandhi, is related to the great Indian leader.Following President Abdurrahman Wahid's recent visit to India, during which he paid homage to its great leader and founder of India,...
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Armed gang steals ATM machine
Armed gang steals ATM machine DENPASAR, Bali: A group of armed men stole an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) on Saturday containing an estimated Rp 55 million, police said."The incident took place around 3 a.m.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Sex education to be put into curriculum
Sex education to be put into curriculum JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Education intends to introduce sex education into the curriculum by methodically integrating it into existing school subjects and activities.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Technology Program 5:30 Sports 6:00 Music 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama...
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Aceh legislators concerned over civilian killings
Aceh legislators concerned over civilian killings BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Local legislators expressed concern on Saturday at the number of civilian killings in this volatile province and asked the security authorities to stop the violence and take firm action against the perpetrators.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Agus Isrok's case delayed
Agus Isrok's case delayed JAKARTA (JP): The court proceedings in the drug case involving second Lt. Agus Isrok, a member of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus), remain on hold because military prosecutors need to refine the dossier, officers said on Thursday.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Ceramics Exhibition: Pagerjurang, at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta, until March 17. * Painting Exhibition: Pameraya 2000 by H. Widayat at the National Gallery, Central Jakarta, until March 31.
Mon, 13 Mar 2000
Women, the other voice of troubled Aceh, speak up
Women, the other voice of troubled Aceh, speak up More than a year after the formal end of the military operation in Aceh, an average of about five people were killed daily in the province. The following is an excerpt of an interview with Naimah Hasan, chief organizer of the February Acehnese...