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Wed, 19 Apr 2000
Hospital staffers to be questioned
Hospital staffers to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta Police will question four staff members at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue regarding a severed hand which was stolen and sent to a woman in Setiabudhi subdistrict on Monday last week, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Apr 2000
Most asian currencies up late as S&P downgrade hurts rupiah
Most asian currencies up late as S&P downgrade hurts rupiah SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly higher late Tuesday, buoyed by a rebound in most regional bourses after a hammering a day earlier.
Wed, 19 Apr 2000
NU ulemas support civilian control over military
NU ulemas support civilian control over military MALANG, East Java (JP): A two-day dialog between Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization and top military officers and intellectuals concluded on Tuesday with united calls to uphold civilian supremacy.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Unending accusations
Unending accusations Time and again Chichi Marti has written letters to The Jakarta Post with false accusations about the Dutch, Aboeprijadi Santoso and me. And time and again we have proven him wrong. But what is most striking is that most of these accusations are more like reflections of Chichi...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
New bus fares to take effect on April 30
New bus fares to take effect on April 30 JAKARTA (JP): While insisting that bus firms improve their public services, Governor Sutiyoso announced on Monday that the new bus fares will take effect on April 30.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Aceh senior police officer dismissed, probed
Aceh senior police officer dismissed, probed JAKARTA (JP): A senior police officer in Aceh has been removed from his post and officially put under investigation following allegations of human rights abuses, National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo said on Monday.Col.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Humpuss to pay debts to IBRA in cash and assets
Humpuss to pay debts to IBRA in cash and assets JAKARTA (JP): Eight companies under the Humpuss Group will pay Rp 235 billion and US$111.6 million in cash and assets to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) as part of the group's debt restructuring agreed with the agency last week.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Lithograph Exhibition: The Divine Comedy, at Galeri Hidayat, Jl. Sulanjana no. 36 (Phone: 022 4208257), April 23 - 30.Performances * Music: Violoncelle Et Piano, Robin Clavreul - Isra Destiwi at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32, 7:30 p.m.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Who will follow the teachers?
Who will follow the teachers?From Suara KaryaAbout 2,000 teachers under the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) last week staged a rally in front of the State Palace in Jakarta and then did the same at the House of Representatives.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
RI, Malaysia open IT forum
RI, Malaysia open IT forum JAKARTA (JP): The Malaysian state owned Multimedia Development Corporation has offered Indonesia its service in promoting e- commerce in the two countries.The company's executive director, Othman Yeop Abdullah, said on Monday that the Malaysian company, one the country's...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Foeign ships violate Indonesia's borders
Foeign ships violate Indonesia's borders SEMARANG (JP): Over 3,500 foreign ships have conducted illegal entry to the country's waters over the past three years, Navy chief of staff Adm. Achmad Sutjipto said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Indonesia's path to reform
Indonesia's path to reform As Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid prepares to fly into Hong Kong today (Sunday) to address a meeting of the Asia Society, it seems timely to remind him that the international community is losing patience with the slow pace of reform in his shattered nation.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 17, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,190.00 8,190.00Australian dollar 1 4,334.85 4,941.85Austrian schilling 1 504.91 575.43Belgian franc 1 172.23 196.28Brunei dollar 1 4,212.56 4,801.27Canadian dollar 1 4,867.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Marine sergeant's wife upset by mistaken reports
Marine sergeant's wife upset by mistaken reports JAKARTA (JP): The wife of an injured marine sergeant complained on Monday about media reports which quoted police sources as saying her husband was shot dead at a bar.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Asian monies fall on bourse sell-off
Asian monies fall on bourse sell-off SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Plunging stock prices pushed most Asian currencies lower Monday with only the Singapore dollar and the Thai baht escaping the market's wrath.The rout in Asian equities was triggered by last week's spectacular implosion on Wall Street that...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Indonesian maid falls to her death
Indonesian maid falls to her death SINGAPORE (DPA): A young Indonesian maid who arrived in the city-state one month ago fell 11 stories to her death while trying to bring into an apartment a pole for drying laundry, it was reported on Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Army soldier beaten for theft
Army soldier beaten for theft PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Residents of a housing complex severely beat an Army soldier for allegedly stealing a motorbike, an official said on Monday.Local Military Police chief Col. Sukardi said the serviceman, identified as Pvt.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Over 1 million babies born malnourished
Over 1 million babies born malnourished JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Women's Empowerment Khofifah Indah Parawansa revealed on Monday that 30 percent of 3.5 million babies born in the last two years had serious malnutrition.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
'Laskar Jihad' vacates training camp
'Laskar Jihad' vacates training camp BOGOR (JP): After a one-day delay, thousands of members of Laskar Jihad (Jihad Force) vacated the military-style training camp in Munjul village under tight police security in the early hours of Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
On mixed marriage
On mixed marriage Reading Martin Jenkins's article, Discrimination and mixed marriages (The Jakarta Post, April 15, 2000), I sympathize with the difficulties he and his family encounter as a result of Indonesian law governing foreign men marrying local women.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Two killed in Poso clash
Two killed in Poso clash PALU, Central Sulawesi: Two people were killed and dozens of houses were set ablaze as fresh communal clashes erupted in Lombogia village in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso on Monday.Antara reported the fatalities were identified as Sunil Marina, 26, and Yanto, 30.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Hasan detention period extended
Hasan detention period extended JAKARTA (JP): Mohamad "Bob" Hasan's hopes to enjoy some fresh air came a cropper on Monday as the Attorney General's Office extended his detention for another 20 days.Spokesman Yushar Yahya confirmed that the timber tycoon and business associate of former president...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
JSX shares plunge amid selling pressure in regional markets
JSX shares plunge amid selling pressure in regional markets JAKARTA (JP): Shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plunged on Monday amid selling pressure in reaction to the declines in regional markets, securities analysts said.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
DAI awards for recruitment
DAI awards for recruitment JAKARTA (JP): The Insurance Council of Indonesia (DAI) will present awards to the country's top life insurance agents for achievement in recruitment in 1999.Chairman of DAI's life insurance division Angger Yuwono said on Monday the awards ceremony would be held in...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Lawyers protest over Soeharto's city arrest
Lawyers protest over Soeharto's city arrest JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing former president Soeharto, who is under investigation for alleged corruption during his 32 years of rule, demanded on Monday that the Attorney General's Office drop their client's city arrest.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
PT Newmont operates Minahasa gold mine as usual
PT Newmont operates Minahasa gold mine as usual JAKARTA (JP): Activity at PT Newmont Minahasa Raya's gold mine in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, continued as usual on Monday as the deadline set by the local court to close down the mine passed without incident.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Anwar saga continues to haunt PM Mahathir
Anwar saga continues to haunt PM MahathirBy M.Jegathesan KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Despite being behind bars, ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim continues to haunt Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, as his supporters mounted anti-government protests over the weekend despite a police clampdown.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Workers demand their jobs back
Workers demand their jobs back BOGOR (JP): Some 2,500 fired workers of textile producer PT Roda Vivatex staged a protest at the Bogor Council on Monday, demanding councilors take up their cause for reemployment.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Police turn up nothing in oil smuggling probe
Police turn up nothing in oil smuggling probe JAKARTA (JP): A preliminary police investigation into the alleged smuggling of tons of oil from the Cilincing coast of North Jakarta has yet to reveal any evidence, an officer said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Blood shortage blamed for deaths
Blood shortage blamed for deaths BANDUNG, West Java: About 40 percent of women giving birth have died during labor due to a shortage of blood needed for a transfusion, an official said here on Saturday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Tourists cancel over jihad threats
Tourists cancel over jihad threats JAKARTA (JP): At least three groups of tourists have canceled trips to Indonesia over the past two weeks because of reports of a planned holy war in Maluku, a senior tourism official said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Kopassus told to win back public support
Kopassus told to win back public support JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Special Force (Kopassus) must be more open to criticism if it wants to regain the public esteem and support it once enjoyed, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said on Monday."Kopassus must be more receptive to criticism.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Mob says restaurant a front for prostitution
Mob says restaurant a front for prostitution TANGERANG (JP): A restaurant manager, his assistant and a cashier suffered wounds after hundreds of people, including local residents, stormed the three-story building on Sunday evening, a police officer said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Timman vows all the right moves
Timman vows all the right moves JAKARTA (JP): Dutch Grand Master (GM) Jan Timman said on Monday he was confident of winning the upcoming JAPFA Classic International Chess Tournament in Sanur, Bali, despite the tough challengers.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Anas receives 10 months probation
Anas receives 10 months probation JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced defendant Anas Alamudi on Monday to five months in jail for driving his car into a cordon of troops and injuring eight of them on Nov. 10, 1998. The sentence was probated to 10 months.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
PAL, Lufthansa sign pact
PAL, Lufthansa sign pact MANILA (AP): Philippine Airlines and Germany's Lufthansa AG have signed an agreement allowing PAL to sell space on Lufthansa- operated cargo flights between Manila and Frankfurt, giving the Philippine flag carrier a presence in the European cargo market for the first time...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
UN force commander offers apology over spy incident
UN force commander offers apology over spy incident LAKTUTUS, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) Peacekeeping Force (PKF) Commander Lt. Gen. Jaime de los Santos apologized Monday to Indonesian Military (TNI) over a recent spying incident...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Concept of 'syura'
Concept of 'syura' Indeed, it is very interesting to read your "Discourse" article by Mochtar Buchori entitled PDI-P yet to learn about democratic basics (The Jakarta Post, March, 28, 2000).First, "there are some who say that it is impossible for Islam to accept democracy because Islam already has...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Rumors abound of political intrigue
Rumors abound of political intrigue JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid returned from a nine-day foreign tour on Monday amid rumors of intensive backroom dealings between major political parties to try to remove him from office.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Parties out to exploit state firms: Sources
Parties out to exploit state firms: Sources JAKARTA (JP): State companies remain highly vulnerable to exploitation as cash cows for political groups like they were under previous political administrations, informed sources said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Clamor about Marxism
Clamor about Marxism As could have been expected, President Abdurrahman Wahid's proposal to rescind a decree issued by the (then provisional) People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS) in 1996 to ban the dissemination of Marxism-Leninism, as well as the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), has caused a...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 17 to Apr. 23
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 17 to Apr. 23 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,575.00Austrian schilling 1 523.96Australian dollar 1 4,505.61Belgian franc 1 178.73Canadian dollar 1 5,146.06Swiss franc 1 4,587.85Deutschemark 1 3,687.93Danish krone 1 968.44French franc 1 1,099.13Poundsterling 1 12,007.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 17, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 750 -50 2,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 475 -50 1,120,000 Alakasa Industrindo 550 -25 1,000 Alfa...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Subagyo denies young shuttlers boycott PBSI
Subagyo denies young shuttlers boycott PBSI JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) loses its self-esteem? It sounds impossible but it happened Monday. Twenty eight young athletes boycotted the official four- day selection trial for promotion and expulsion.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
16 mining companies delay exploration activities
16 mining companies delay exploration activities JAKARTA (JP): At least 16 foreign mining companies have delayed their activities due to uncertainty in security or financial problems, a senior government official said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
More teachers strike for pay rise
More teachers strike for pay rise JAKARTA (JP): More teachers took to the streets across Indonesia on Monday, forcing some schools to close, as the government came close to approving a hefty increase in their allowances.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Batam tax scares investors
Batam tax scares investors SINGAPORE (AP): The Indonesian government's decision to raise production costs on the island of Batam off the coast of Singapore could cause some international companies to leave, a spokesman for Batam's business community said Monday.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
TMII celebrates silver jubilee with series of events
TMII celebrates silver jubilee with series of events JAKARTA (JP): A series of educative, scientific and cultural events are scheduled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII).
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Locals protect elected regent
Locals protect elected regent PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The rally to protest the election of the new Kapuas Hulu regent continued on Monday, but no violence was reported.Eight members of the local legislature still stayed for protection at the local military headquarters following Saturday's...
Tue, 18 Apr 2000
Wanted robber shot dead
Wanted robber shot dead JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police detectives fatally shot a longtime suspected bank robber on Jl. Ring Road Rawa Buaya, Duri Kosambi, early Monday morning.West Jakarta police chief of detectives Capt.