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Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Govt prepares bill to check money laundering, tax evasion
Govt prepares bill to check money laundering, tax evasion JAKARTA (JP): The government is drafting a financial transaction report bill designed to thwart money laundering, tax evasion and corrupt practices.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Interview with the Ambassador of Bangladesh
Interview with the Ambassador of Bangladesh Bangladeshi Ambassador to Indonesia Dr. M. Afsarul Qader sat down with The Jakarta Post to discuss his country's bilateral relations with Indonesia as Bangladesh marks the 28th anniversary of its National and Independence Day.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Shakespeare shakes the big screen
Shakespeare shakes the big screenBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Two writers, both alike in dignity, in fair Hollywood, where we lay our scene. From ancient sequels break to new films, where civil vision makes civil theaters unhinged, beneath the genius hands of these two men, a pair of...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
KL unveils more measures to curb encephalitis virus
KL unveils more measures to curb encephalitis virus KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia, saying it was facing an emergency, on Thursday announced new measures to curb a fatal encephalitis outbreak that has killed up to 61 people over six months.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Many leaders backs strikes; China Russia call foul
Many leaders backs strikes; China Russia call foul TOKYO (AP): Many Asian and European leaders backed NATO airstrikes on Yugoslavia as vital to preventing further bloodshed in Kosovo, but Indonesia joined China and Russia in condemning the attacks.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Analysts express doubts about KPU's credibility
Analysts express doubts about KPU's credibility JAKARTA (JP): Fears of conflict of interest within the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the likely domination of lower level state officials during the electoral process were raised in a discussion on the KPU's credibility here on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Madurese no longer wanted, say Sambas locals
Madurese no longer wanted, say Sambas locals SINGKAWANG, West Kalimantan (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/ Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto visited the riot- torn West Kalimantan regency of Sambas where he met refugees, residents and troops on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Winters receives death threat
Winters receives death threat JAKARTA (JP): The United States of America Embassy received a death threat targeting American scholar Jeffrey A. Winters, lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis confirmed on Thursday."The unknown caller told embassy staff that 20 snipers were ready to shoot Winters dead on his way...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Persebaya crushes PSIS to move into semifinals
Persebaya crushes PSIS to move into semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Semarang-based PSIS played lackadaisically in the fifth Indonesian Soccer League (Ligina) playoffs at the Senayan soccer stadium on Thursday, handing Persebaya Surabaya a 3-0 victory and a place atop the Group I standings.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Election of deputy governor disputed
Election of deputy governor disputed JAKARTA (JP): The process of electing a deputy governor for economic and financial affairs still is adjourned because city councilors and city administration officials cannot agree on the rules of the election process, councilors said.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
KPU ruling referred to Supreme Court
KPU ruling referred to Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie referred to the Supreme Court on Thursday the recent ruling of the General Elections Commission (KPU) banning political parties from using state officials in their campaigns.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
LDP denies pledge to aid Golkar scheme
LDP denies pledge to aid Golkar scheme JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has denied providing a commitment of financial assistance to the Golkar Party, Japan's envoy to Indonesia Takao Kawakami said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Foreign investment permits ready in less than a month
Foreign investment permits ready in less than a month JAKARTA (JP): Simplification of licensing means foreign investment licenses can now be issued in less than a month, a minister said on Thursday.State Minister of Investment/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Hamzah Haz said...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Singapore wary of pig virus
Singapore wary of pig virus SINGAPORE (DPA): The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) plans to kill several hundred wild boars on its southern island, Pulau Tekong, as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the current pig virus outbreak, the Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) said in an official...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Security on the alert for Habibie's visit
Security on the alert for Habibie's visit BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Military troops stepped up security measures on the eve of President B.J. Habibie's planned arrival here as thousands of students staged protests on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Charity Photo Exhibition: A Glance at Indonesia by Paco Corral, at the Gran Melia Hotel, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said kav. X-0, Kuningan, South Jakarta, until April 4. * Photo Exhibition: Revolution, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Aiming at the wrong target
Aiming at the wrong target (American Indonesia expert) Jeffrey A. Winters came to Indonesia for the launch of two of his books -- both new and superb in content and use of the Indonesian language. The public's response has been most favorable.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
TV dramas delivering health messages
TV dramas delivering health messages JAKARTA (JP): Kumia and Samsu love each other. But, when Samsu asks his girl friend to marry him, Kumia is reluctant. The idea of getting married and having babies frightens her. A few years ago, Kumia's mother died giving birth.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
RI to send archers for warm-up in Arizona
RI to send archers for warm-up in Arizona JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) will dispatch its top archers to compete in an open championships in Arizona to warm up for the 2000 Olympic Games qualifying rounds.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Toba activists respond to business concerns
Toba activists respond to business concerns JAKARTA (JP): The business community should accept the need for industries to be environmentally friendly, an executive of a foundation focusing on Lake Toba in North Sumatra said.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Imported rice damaged
Imported rice damaged JAKARTA (JP): At least 38 tons of rice imported from Thailand in January were damaged by sea water during shipment to East Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara, a local government official said.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
'Wayang' performance shows art in new light
'Wayang' performance shows art in new lightBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A combination of Balinese wayang (puppet shadow play), dalang (puppetry) and modern film technology resulted in a unique performance called wayang listrik (electric wayang).
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Popular vocational school building in poor condition
Popular vocational school building in poor condition JAKARTA (JP): The condition of state-run Aviation Vocational High School (SMK Penerbangan 29) buildings on Jl. Jokosutono, South Jakarta, is so poor that hundreds of students are afraid to study there.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
RI tourists to HK increases
RI tourists to HK increases JAKARTA (JP): The number of Indonesians visiting Hong Kong rose by 28.1 percent in February this year compared to the same period last year, the Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) said in a press release.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Log shortage no threat to plywood exports: Apkindo
Log shortage no threat to plywood exports: Apkindo JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) reassured Japanese buyers on Thursday that a domestic shortage of logs would not hurt the plywood supply to the country.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
RI gets $620m loan from ADB
RI gets $620m loan from ADB MANILA (AFP): Indonesia will receive a total of 620 million dollars in loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help fight poverty and malnutrition, the bank said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Golkar challenges KPU's decision on campaigning
Golkar challenges KPU's decision on campaigning JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar Party's Jakarta chapter questioned on Thursday the authority of the General Elections Commission (KPU) to prohibit ministers from campaigning.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
McDermott tipped to win W. Natuna project
McDermott tipped to win W. Natuna project JAKARTA (JP): The West Natuna gas consortium announced on Thursday that PT McDermott Indonesia, the Indonesian unit of the American contractor McDermott Corporation, is a strong contender for the construction of a 650-kilometer underwater pipeline to...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
RI forex reserves at $14.51b
RI forex reserves at $14.51b JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves increased to US$14.51 billion in the week ending on March 23 from $14.39 billion the previous week, Bank Indonesia announced on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Crisis a strain on Asia's public health care
Crisis a strain on Asia's public health care SINGAPORE (AP): Asia's public health care systems are under severe strain from the region's economic crisis, experts at an international conference in Singapore said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Ministers should deal with crisis
Ministers should deal with crisisFrom Media IndonesiaPolitical-party figures are divided in their view whether ministers should be allowed to campaign. I think ministers should be prohibited from campaigning on the basis of the following considerations.1.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Govt seals off Timor and Humpuss buildings
Govt seals off Timor and Humpuss buildings JAKARTA (JP): City authorities will seal off the disputed Timor and Humpuss buildings owned by the widely diversified Humpuss Group on Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur in Central Jakarta on Friday, an official said.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Fired workers want more severance pay
Fired workers want more severance pay JAKARTA (JP): At least 120 dismissed workers of PT Taat Subur Fortuna in Citeureup, Bogor, demanded on Thursday the company increase their severance pay according to existing manpower regulations.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Astra one step closer to debt solution
Astra one step closer to debt solution JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive firm, won approval from the majority of its shareholders on Thursday to restructure US$946 million and Rp 900 billion ($101 million) in debt.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
New values vs old
New values vs old In the present age of reform, Indonesians have to be prepared for the unavoidable struggle between old and new values. This trend is a matter of natural consequences because standing face to face in the wind of social change today are prodemocracy people and the remnants of the...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Lubricant prices increase
Lubricant prices increase JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has raised the price of lubricant oils by 55 percent starting from Wednesday, the company said on Thursday.The company said the price increase would apply to seven types of premium grade lubricants, available in 71 types of...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Spoiled food consumed by many
Spoiled food consumed by many BANJARNEGARA, Central Java (JP): Eleven residents of Plorengan village in Banjarnegara regency fell unconscious after consuming tempe bongkrek (fermented tofu cake) for lunch on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
New central bank law to limit BI's financing facility
New central bank law to limit BI's financing facility JAKARTA (JP): The proposed central bank law, expected to be approved by the House of Representatives on Monday, will limit Bank Indonesia's support of banks facing liquidity problems, according to a central bank executive.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Nurdin faces new charges
Nurdin faces new charges UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Victory celebrations over a dropped corruption case on Monday proved short lived for Golkar legislator and businessman Nurdin Halid, as he faces new criminal charges.Local police chief Col.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 25 , 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 225 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 75 -25 14,500 Alter Abadi 200 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal...
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Ambon refugees in Ujungpandang to be sent home
Ambon refugees in Ujungpandang to be sent home UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Thousands of refugees here from the riot-torn Maluku capital of Ambon are to be sent home because the situation in Ambon has returned to normal, military commander Maj. Gen. Suaidi Marasabessy said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on March 25, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,825.00 8,845.00 8,825.00 8,885.00Australian dollar 1 5,587.25 5,674.20 5,562.00 5,724.00Austrian schilling 1 694.06 704.57 - -Belgian franc 1 236.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
KPU opts to print 400m color ballot sheets
KPU opts to print 400m color ballot sheets JAKARTA (JP): To avoid voter confusion between party logos, the General Elections Commission (KPU) decided on Thursday to color print the 400 million ballot papers containing 48 party logos.
Fri, 26 Mar 1999
Cambodia to join ASEAN in May
Cambodia to join ASEAN in May PHNOM PENH (AP): A ceremony to make Cambodia the 10th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been rescheduled for early May, Cambodia's foreign minister said on Thursday.
Thu, 25 Mar 1999
General's amnesty
General's amnesty When President B.J. Habibie took office in May, the release of political prisoners became a cornerstone of his administration. Indeed, one of his first actions was to authorize the release of dozens of prisoners of conscience under a presidential amnesty.
Thu, 25 Mar 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Song 8:00 Music 8:30 Tour and Travel 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:35 Cartoon: Thunder Cats 3:05 Boy Scout Program 3:30 Creative Program 3:55 Soccer (live) 6:00 News 6:05 Documentary 6:15 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Thu, 25 Mar 1999
Ministers should not campaign
Ministers should not campaignFrom Pikiran RakyatDebates are being held on whether Cabinet ministers should be allowed to campaign. Some prominent public figures are against this in order to safeguard the neutrality of the 1999 general election.
Thu, 25 Mar 1999
Parties abusing campaign ruling to be disqualified
Parties abusing campaign ruling to be disqualified JAKARTA (JP): Political parties will be disqualified from the June general election if proven guilty of violating or ignoring campaign rules, scheduled to be passed by the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Thursday.
Thu, 25 Mar 1999
RP to get $2.7b in new loan
RP to get $2.7b in new loan TOKYO (Reuters): Japan will pledge fresh loans worth around $2.75 billion to the Philippines this week, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday.She quoted Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura as saying Japan would announce at the consultative group meeting for the...
Thu, 25 Mar 1999
IMF get positive words from Sachs
IMF get positive words from Sachs HONG KONG (Dow Jones): One of the International Monetary Fund's best-known critics, Harvard University Professor Jeffrey Sachs, had surprisingly positive words Wednesday regarding some of the fund's more recent actions in Asia, particularly this month's Indonesian...