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Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Merdeka fellowships granted by Australia
Merdeka fellowships granted by Australia JAKARTA: The Australian government awarded on Tuesday the annual Merdeka fellowships to Indonesian scientists, Herkutanto and Yudi Utomo Imardjoko.The Australian Embassy told The Jakarta Post that under the program, both Herkutanto and Yudi will visit and...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Police chief check 1st set of Kamra graduates
Police chief check 1st set of Kamra graduates JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman has asserted that the People's Security force will not be deployed to help police handle street protesters."No.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Two concerts from music foundation
Two concerts from music foundation JAKARTA (JP): The International Music Foundation (YMI) will stage two concerts here beginning on Wednesday.A choral chamber concert will be performed by the 40-member Batavia Madrigal Singers, which is also the foundation's choir-in-residence, on Wednesday.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 2, 1999: ------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Caltex names new director
Caltex names new director JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia has appointed Humayunbosha as a director in addition to his present duties as company senior vice president and deputy managing director.The company said in a statement that the appointment was effective Monday.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Astra to raise asset sales to replay debt
Astra to raise asset sales to replay debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed automotive giant PT Astra International, seeking to raise Rp 3 trillion (US$340 million), plans to sell off more assets in order to improve its capacity to repay debt.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Yet another maneuver
Yet another maneuver Never before has this country been rocked by such violent riots and intergroup and interreligious conflicts. The show seems to go on against a backdrop of Armed Forces' weakening operational capability and dramatic plunge in popularity both here and abroad.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Bank Mandiri $27b in assets
Bank Mandiri $27b in assets JAKARTA (JP): Newly established Bank Mandiri will have total assets of Rp 230 trillion (about US$27 billion) in July following completion of the merger of four troubled state banks, according to its president Robby Djohan.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
As RI stalls, the world shifts into high gear
As RI stalls, the world shifts into high gear While Indonesia's economy is still in shambles and its political situation remains uncertain, the philosophy of development is undergoing a paradigm shift. Public affairs commentator Wimar Witoelar hopes that the change will positively affect the...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
German activist pleads for Budiman's release
German activist pleads for Budiman's release JAKARTA (JP): Germany's Human Rights Commissioner Gerd Poppe urged President B.J. Habibie on Wednesday to release five political prisoners, including Budiman Sudjatmiko of the Democratic People's Party (PRD), a minister said.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
SE Asian currencies lose ground to resurgent greenback
SE Asian currencies lose ground to resurgent greenback SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies gave up ground to a buoyant U.S. dollar during Asian trading hours on Tuesday.Both the Thai baht and the Philippine peso eased to finish the session lower against the U.S.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Patriotism versus truth
Patriotism versus truth Comments by President B.J. Habibie, Gen. Wiranto and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Struggle) adviser Kwik Kian Gie, in The Jakarta Post Feb. 24 edition perpetuate the dogma that East Timor was "integrated", not "occupied".
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Pigs slaughtered after virus outbreak
Pigs slaughtered after virus outbreak KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian authorities said on Tuesday thousands of pigs were being slaughtered to contain an outbreak of the deadly Japanese encephalitis virus (JE) that has killed at least four people in the past few months.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Prince Andrew in Vietnam
Prince Andrew in Vietnam HANOI (DPA): Britain's Prince Andrew arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday for a five-day visit aimed at showcasing British talents in everything from defense technology to Beatles' style rock and roll.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Inflation eases to 1.26 percent in February: BPS
Inflation eases to 1.26 percent in February: BPS JAKARTA (JP): Inflation in February moderated to 1.26 percent from 2.97 percent in January due to a lower increase in food prices, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
RI 'unprepared for millennium bug'
RI 'unprepared for millennium bug' JAKARTA (JP): An information technology expert said on Tuesday that Indonesia had yet to push ahead with programs to anticipate problems arising from the millennium bug by the turn of the year.Microprocessor producer Intel Corp.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Oka and Afan to represent govt in election body
Oka and Afan to represent govt in election body JAKARTA (JP): Oka Mahendra of the Ministry of Justice, and political scientist Afan Gaffar of the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University will be two of the five government representatives in the soon to be established National Election Committee...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
KONI to set up team to make Asiad bid
KONI to set up team to make Asiad bid JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) plans to establish a small team next week to prepare Jakarta's proposal to host the 2006 Asian Games.KONI outgoing vice chairman Arie Sudewo said on Tuesday the team would consist officials from the council, its...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Students fined Rp 2,000 each, three acquitted
Students fined Rp 2,000 each, three acquitted JAKARTA (JP): Students charged with holding an illegal rally, were sentenced by the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to pay fines of Rp 2,000 each (25 US cents), while three others who were wrongfully arrested were acquitted.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
House members express caution on press bill
House members express caution on press bill JAKARTA (JP): A proposed clause in a draft bill on the press and broadcasting media which some believe will lead to immunity before the law for the press has prompted anxiety in the House of Representatives.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
67 forestry firms face penalties
67 forestry firms face penalties JAKARTA (JP): At least 67 timber companies are facing government penalties for failing to meet the March 1 deadline in paying their reforestation fees and forest royalties, a senior official at the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
German firm sees long-term prospects in RI
German firm sees long-term prospects in RI JAKARTA (JP): German steel company Ferrostaal AG reported on Tuesday an 80 percent decrease in its revenue in Indonesia last year to DM50 million (US$28 million) in 1998, due to the sluggish domestic market.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
PBSI delays relegation plan
PBSI delays relegation plan JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has put off the planned announcement of underperforming shuttlers to be released from training at the National Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Traditional herbal medicine a remedy for penny-pinchers
Traditional herbal medicine a remedy for penny-pinchersBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): It is 8:30 p.m. and Kusmiati is busy mixing a brownish-white herbal powder.Next to bottles neatly arranged on her table, she dexterously mixes and stirs the powder in a glass.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
East Timor referendum
East Timor referendum In his article on East Timor (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 24), after admitting his mistaken comments on the issue and bravely taking the criticism against him, Kwik Kian Gie further wrote: "I believe it is therefore only logical that a referendum is the best way to let the East...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Places of worships to be relocated
Places of worships to be relocated JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Andi Mappaganty insisted on Monday that he would not revoke his order that local Christians stop meeting at seven houses in the Pulo Gebang Permai housing complex.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Investors worried by social tension: Minister
Investors worried by social tension: Minister JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment Hamzah Haz said on Tuesday increasing financial problems and a fear of escalating social tension have discouraged investors from making any new capital outlays.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Thai tourist arrivals up 7.5%
Thai tourist arrivals up 7.5% BANGKOK (AFP): Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand rose 7.5 percent in 1998, despite a fall in visitors from Asian countries hit hard by the economic crisis, officials said on Tuesday.The Tourism Authority of Thailand said foreign arrivals last year hit 7.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Police to question Saefuddin
Police to question Saefuddin JAKARTA (JP): Police are to question on Wednesday State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin in connection with allegations of inciting public hatred, an official said on Monday.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Bank Global plans rights issue to boost capital
Bank Global plans rights issue to boost capital JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Global plans a rights issue in the second semester of this year to strengthen the company's capital structure.Company president Irawan Salim said on Tuesday that the rights issue was expected to raise Rp 200 billion...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Singapore signs rice deal
Singapore signs rice deal SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Thailand will soon seal a landmark agreement that will ensure the land-starved island state priority in obtaining a rice supplies from Thailand in the event of an emergency, the Straits Times reported Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Armed robbers get Rp 200m in audacious theft
Armed robbers get Rp 200m in audacious theft JAKARTA (JP): Two unidentified men riding on a black motorcycle shot a businessman in a daylight robbery in North Jakarta on Tuesday, making off with Rp 200 million (US$22,725) in cash.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Alleged sandal thief mobbed by neighbors
Alleged sandal thief mobbed by neighbors JAKARTA (JP): A 19-year-old boy was mobbed by his neighbors after they caught him stealing a pair of sandals from a passer-by in Sawah Besar in Central Jakarta late Monday.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Official refutes rumored exodus
Official refutes rumored exodus JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians and foreigners leaving Jakarta for overseas destinations in the last three months has dropped significantly despite widespread rumors of likely unrest before the June general election, an immigration official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
German grub galore at Mandarin Oriental Hotel
German grub galore at Mandarin Oriental Hotel JAKARTA (JP): A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since Epicurus last ventured out into Jakarta's culinary mine field to fire off potshots and grudgingly bestow medals on the fare on offer.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on March 2, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,830.00 8,860.00 8,830.00 8,910.00 Australian dollar 1 5,425.90 5,518.85 5,305.00 5,630.00 Austrian schilling 1 694.29 704.62 - - Belgian franc 1 236.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Yet another team to assist Habibie
Yet another team to assist Habibie New teams normally bring certain hopes. So it is with the newly formed National Reform Team toward a Civil Society (TNRM3). The public hopes it will be able to function effectively and not merely add to the profusion of teams already existing with lofty sounding...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Toll road operators urge govt to raise tariffs
Toll road operators urge govt to raise tariffs JAKARTA (JP): Toll road operators asked the government on Tuesday to increase toll road tariffs to offset soaring maintenance costs.Wiyoga Adiwasito, president of the state-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, said that the economic crisis resulted...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Wiranto asked for account of Maluku unrest
Wiranto asked for account of Maluku unrest JAKARTA (JP): Calls are mounting for Minister of Defense/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto to take responsibility for continued religious conflicts in Maluku, as well as to apply concrete measures to end the violence.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Ex-police chief claims Anwar provoked beating
Ex-police chief claims Anwar provoked beating KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's ex-police chief said on Tuesday he was provoked into slapping ousted finance minister Anwar Ibrahim, and denied Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad had instructed him to beat the former minister.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Tensions still shroud Ambon
Tensions still shroud Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Tensions continued to shroud the riot-torn Maluku capital of Ambon on Tuesday following the discovery of the bodies of a man and a woman with stab wounds, while there were rumors circulating that Muslims were gearing up for a protest.
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
Acehnese to meet to find a solution
Acehnese to meet to find a solution JAKARTA (JP): The Aceh provincial administration will host an unprecedented meeting of all concerned groups in the province by the end of the month.Spokesman for the province authorities, Teuku Pribadi, said in Banda Aceh on Sunday, that the purpose of the...
Wed, 03 Mar 1999
ITB vows to stay neutral
ITB vows to stay neutral BANDUNG: The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) marked its 40th anniversary celebration on Tuesday with a pledge to maintain its autonomy and independence in the wake of political changes.
Tue, 02 Mar 1999
Four people killed in continuing Ambon violence
Four people killed in continuing Ambon violence JAKARTA (JP): Tensions again escalated in the riot-torn Maluku capital of Ambon on Monday when at least four people were killed in a surprise attack by a police-backed group of people near a mosque in Ahuru village, Antara reported.
Tue, 02 Mar 1999
Miners come to the rescue of Freeport in royalty case
Miners come to the rescue of Freeport in royalty case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Mining Association (IMA) has defended PT Freeport Indonesia, a subsidiary of the United States giant mining company Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, which is facing allegations it underpaid royalties to the government.
Tue, 02 Mar 1999
Rice output to rise slightly
Rice output to rise slightly JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's unhusked rice output is forecast to increase slightly to 48.66 million metric tons this year from 46.44 million tons in 1998 due to better harvests, the Central Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Mar 1999
House revokes 1985 referendum law
House revokes 1985 referendum law JAKARTA (JP): The four House factions agreed on Monday to repeal the 1985 Law on Referenda, a historical milestone that has opened the way for amendments to the 1945 Constitution.
Tue, 02 Mar 1999
Govt to expose bad bankers
Govt to expose bad bankers JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Bambang Subianto vowed to the House of Representatives on Monday he would reveal the complete "black list" of bad bankers some time in the middle of this month, in a bid to regain credibility over the costly bank restructuring program.
Tue, 02 Mar 1999
KONI to call up senior athletes for SEA Games
KONI to call up senior athletes for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) believes the country will have to enlist the services of senior athletes to retain its supremacy at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bandar Seri Begawan in August.
Tue, 02 Mar 1999
East Java regent cops flack
East Java regent cops flack JAKARTA: Forty religious teachers from Banyuwangi, East Java, and activists of the youth branch of the largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) on Monday met legislators here to demand that their regent resign.