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Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Aceh exports coffee
Aceh exports coffee JAKARTA (JP): The Central Village Cooperative (Puskud) in Aceh will export 16 tons of Arabica coffee to Denmark at the end of this month.Puskud chairman Hasbi Ali said on Wednesday this would be the first time the cooperative had exported coffee.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: by Foto Club Surabaya (FOKUS), at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until April 21.Seminars * Photography Seminar, coordinated by Foto Club Surabaya (FOKUS, at CCCL - French Cultural Center,...
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Asian leaders, rights groups pan Anwar verdict
Asian leaders, rights groups pan Anwar verdict KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Asian leaders joined human rights groups on Wednesday in denouncing the six-year prison term given to Malaysia's convicted deputy prime minister.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
W. Sumatra invites foreign writers
W. Sumatra invites foreign writers PADANG, West Sumatra: The West Sumatra administration has invited 15 foreign writers to visit this province between April 16 and April 19 in a bid to revitalize tourism here.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Military's neutrality 'still rhetoric': Observer
Military's neutrality 'still rhetoric': Observer SURABAYA (JP): A former high-ranking military officer said on Wednesday the Armed Forces' neutrality this year should not be taken for granted because it may discreetly side with its long- standing ally the Golkar Party.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Anwar verdict sparks clashes and indignation
Anwar verdict sparks clashes and indignation KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim was sentenced to six years in jail for corruption on Wednesday, triggering violent street protests by enraged supporters and international indignation.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Health official denies graft
Health official denies graft MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The head of local the health office, Pangkrasio Iskandar, denied on Wednesday allegations that he had skimmed Rp 420 million (US$48,000) off Rp 65 billion in foreign aid for the regency's social safety net program.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Elderly woman and maid killed, motive unclear
Elderly woman and maid killed, motive unclear JAKARTA (JP): An elderly woman and her housemaid were found dead in a residential house on Jl. Kebahagiaan in Krukut subdistrict in Taman Sari, West Jakarta, on Wednesday afternoon.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Pepper production to plunge this year
Pepper production to plunge this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's pepper production is expected to decline sharply this year due to heavy rains in the main pepper growing areas of Bangka Island and Lampung, southern Sumatra, traders have said.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
BI downplays WB fund delay
BI downplays WB fund delay JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Wednesday the reported delay in disbursement of a US$600 million World Bank loan would not negatively impact the country's crisis- hit economy due to improvements in macroeconomic conditions.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Jakarta Fair canceled
Jakarta Fair canceled JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has decided to cancel the 32nd annual Jakarta Fair, usually held in June, due to lack of interest and the unpredictable sociopolitical situation, a fair management executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
House annuls subversion law
House annuls subversion law JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed on Wednesday a bill scrapping the draconian 1963 subversion law while endorsing simultaneously another which opens the door to stricter prosecution for crimes against the state.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * The Bali Starling Painting Exhibition, at the Oberoi Hotel, in Seminyak, until April 23. * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until May 17.
Thu, 15 Apr 1999
Former chief of Dolog Jaya tried for rice aid scam
Former chief of Dolog Jaya tried for rice aid scam JAKARTA (JP): Former head of the Jakarta Logistics Agency (Dolog Jaya) Ahmad Zawawi, was indicted at the North Jakarta District Court on Wednesday on corruption charges over the distribution of imported rice.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Press told to address potential social unrest
Press told to address potential social unrest JAKARTA (JP): Instead of waiting for violent outbreaks, potential conflict simmering beneath the nation's ethnic and cultural foundations should be addressed by the media, senior journalists and a sociologist agreed on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Govt credit scheme repeats past mistakes, say analysts
Govt credit scheme repeats past mistakes, say analysts JAKARTA (JP): Analysts again criticized the government's policy to provide heavily subsidized loans to small- and medium- sized companies and cooperatives.They said the government's program to provide Rp 10.8 trillion (US$1.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Aussie boosts exports to RI
Aussie boosts exports to RI CANBERRA (Bloomberg): Australia extended the trade credit insurance it provides to businesses exporting to South Korea and Indonesia by a four months, the government said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Councilors boycott session to endorse deputy governor
Councilors boycott session to endorse deputy governor JAKARTA (JP): A special plenary session of the city council called to endorse the sole candidate for deputy governor for economic and financial affairs was canceled when councilors refused to attend the session on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Search for missing passenger ended
Search for missing passenger ended SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Rescue workers stopped on Tuesday the search for Munadi, the only passenger of the downed Gatari Bell helicopter not yet accounted for. The helicopter crashed in the waters off the provincial coast here on April 4.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Military resort commands revamped
Military resort commands revamped JAKARTA (JP): Acting on the Armed Forces' (ABRI) pledge for a structural reorganization of its sociopolitical division, one of the city's two military resort commands on Tuesday disbanded all of its sociopolitical units and staff.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
BHP sells Timor Sea stake to Phillips Petroleum
BHP sells Timor Sea stake to Phillips Petroleum MELBOURNE (Bloomberg): The Broken Hill Proprietary Co, Australia's biggest resources company, said on Tuesday it sold its interest in the Bayu Undan gas field and the Elang Kakatua field in the Timor Sea to Phillips Petroleum Co.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
KPU allocates legislative seats for East Timor
KPU allocates legislative seats for East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) ruled on Tuesday the troubled province of East Timor would receive four seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) rather than the 13 stipulated by the elections law, according to KPU deputy...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Habibie seeks E. Timor peace
Habibie seeks E. Timor peace JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie endorsed the establishment of an independent rights commission to disarm warring factions in East Timor and restore peace so an international presence would not be needed there, it was reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
SE Asia needs to sell itself, says Singapore PM
SE Asia needs to sell itself, says Singapore PM BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said Tuesday ASEAN had lost much of its stature in the regional economic crisis and proposed joint roadshows to "sell" the region to foreign investors.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Securities firms and share issuers back JSX, SSX merger
Securities firms and share issuers back JSX, SSX merger JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Securities Companies (APEI) and several listed companies said on Tuesday they supported the merger of the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Wiranto extends term of special team in Maluku
Wiranto extends term of special team in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto on Tuesday extended indefinitely the tour of duty of the special military task force sent to end months of religious clashes in Maluku.Maj. Gen.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
State banks insist not to provide debt haircut
State banks insist not to provide debt haircut JAKARTA (JP): Ailing state banks will not allow the reduction of the debts of large corporations eligible for a debt restructuring program being prepared by the government, according to a senior bank official.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
RI companies believe crisis is over: Survey
RI companies believe crisis is over: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian beleaguered manufacturing companies believe that the economic crisis has passed and the recession has bottomed out, according to a government survey.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 13, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,695.00 8,745.00 8,695.00 8,785.00Australian dollar 1 5,500.10 5,574.20 5,475.00 5,674.00Austrian schilling 1 680.67 689.57 - -Belgian franc 1 232.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Floods damage thousands of Irian Jaya phone lines
Floods damage thousands of Irian Jaya phone lines SORONG, Irian Jaya (JP): Floods disrupted thousands of phone lines in the town of Sorong while the local state-run telephone company worked hard to fix the damage.Repair work could take one month, a company official said.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Songs 7:30 Music 8:00 TV Series 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:35 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Students' Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Pertamina will still dominate market despite liberalization
Pertamina will still dominate market despite liberalization JAKARTA (JP): An oil executive predicted on Tuesday state oil and gas company Pertamina would continue dominating the country's downstream sector for several years despite liberalization of the market.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Man held for allegedly killing nephew, maid
Man held for allegedly killing nephew, maid JAKARTA (JP): A jobless man was caught after allegedly killing his five-year-old nephew and a housemaid in a bungled robbery at his sister's house in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, on Monday evening.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Soldier killed in card game
Soldier killed in card game JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) member was attacked early on Tuesday by his neighbors in Jatiuwung district, Tangerang, following a dispute over a gambling game. He died in a nearby hospital a few hours later from severe head injuries.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Govt launches probe into tax bribery
Govt launches probe into tax bribery JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxes Anshari Ritonga said here on Wednesday his office had not yet found any indications of bribes from Japanese contractors to local tax officials, but vowed to continue the investigation.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 13, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 0 121,500 AHAP Insurance 425 25 5,000 Alakasa Industrindo 75 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 0 0 Alumindo Light...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
SE Asian monies stronger against greenback
SE Asian monies stronger against greenback SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies ended local trading hours Tuesday stronger against the U.S. dollar, lifted by healthy flows of foreign funds into domestic asset markets.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Nine students injured in rallies
Nine students injured in rallies JAKARTA (JP): At least nine students were injured and 62 arrested in a number of rallies held across Java on Tuesday to oppose the June 7 general election.The arrests were made following a clash between students grouped in the Indonesian University Big Family (KBUI)...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Workers protest for recognition of labor union
Workers protest for recognition of labor union JAKARTA (JP): About 400 workers from garment factory PT Tae Yung Indonesia in Tangerang went to the Ministry of Manpower demanding the government press the company's management to accept the presence of an independent labor union in the factory.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
ASEAN battered but will survive, says official
ASEAN battered but will survive, says official SYDNEY (Reuters): The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been battered by the Asian crisis, but has rallied to pave the way for the region's economic recovery, a senior ASEAN official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan make peace in Purbalingga
Golkar, PDI Perjuangan make peace in Purbalingga PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): Golkar Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) have made peace following an attack on Golkar supporters.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Rabies kills one in Sikka
Rabies kills one in Sikka MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Dogs carrying the rabies virus in Sikka regency have bitten and infected 13 people, killing one of them, a local health official said on Monday.Henyo Kerong of Sikka health office said the remaining dog bite victims were undergoing medical...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Judge bars witness in forensic expert's trial
Judge bars witness in forensic expert's trial JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta District Court barred on Tuesday testimony from a witness named by Marthadinata's parents in their suit against forensic expert Mun'im Idries, who they claim revealed their murdered daughter's autopsy results.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Telkom delays launching of its new satellite
Telkom delays launching of its new satellite JAKARTA (JP): The launch date of the new Telkom-1 satellite owned by state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has been rescheduled to the first half of July this year, the European space launcher Arianespace said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Laid off workers look abroad
Laid off workers look abroad SURABAYA: Hundreds of redundant workers across East Java have sought new jobs abroad in the past few months, an immigration official said here on Tuesday."Applications for passports have reached between 300 and 400 per day in the past few months, mostly coming from...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
House hails bills on ILO conventions
House hails bills on ILO conventions JAKARTA (JP): House members are hopeful three bills on International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions on workers rights submitted by the government last month will end labor exploitation here.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
RI's pre-Olympics soccer team to warm up in Malaysia
RI's pre-Olympics soccer team to warm up in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will compete in the five-day Quadrangular Tournament for Olympic teams at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, as a warmup for the soccer prequalifying round for the 2000 Olympics.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Special task force set up to campaign for 2006 Asiad
Special task force set up to campaign for 2006 Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) appointed Arie Sudewo to chair a special team set up to campaign for Indonesia's bid to host the 2006 Asian Games.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Dignitaries gather to mourn Rahmi Hatta
Dignitaries gather to mourn Rahmi Hatta JAKARTA (JP): Rahmi Hatta, the widow of Indonesia's first vice president Mohammad Hatta, died on Tuesday morning at 73 after a two-week hospitalization for heart problems at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Jakarta.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
ISO 14001 for Tetra Pak
ISO 14001 for Tetra Pak JAKARTA (JP): Processing equipment manufacturers Tetra Pak Processing Systems Asia/Pacific and PT Indo-Laval have received ISO 14001 quality assurance certification for the environmental management system applied at their plants in Pulogebang, Cakung, East Jakarta.