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Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Tiger kills 40 goats
Tiger kills 40 goats BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: At least 40 goats belonging to residents of the Pengekahan enclave in West Lampung have been killed by one or more Sumateran tigers (panthera tigris Sumatrae) in the past two weeks.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Tight security imposed ahead of Anwar verdict
Tight security imposed ahead of Anwar verdict KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian paramilitary troopers on Tuesday took position around the courthouse where a judge is to deliver the verdict in the landmark trial of sacked finance minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Fifty drivers in slalom test
Fifty drivers in slalom test JAKARTA (JP): About 50 drivers will compete in the third leg of the Gudang Garam Slalom Test race, to be held in the parking lot of Sentul racetrack near Bogor on April 18.Organizer Didi Hardianto said on Monday only junior racers and newcomers were allowed to compete...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Tatlee Bank
Tatlee Bank Correction: The headline of an article which appeared on this page on Tuesday was incorrect. It should have identified Keppel Tatlee Bank as the seller of a stake in PT DBS. We regret the error. -- Editor
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Antitrust law may curb growth
Antitrust law may curb growthBy Christopher Lingle UBUD, Bali (JP): New antitrust legislation passed in Indonesia is likely to place an unintentional burden on the economy. In particular, proposals to exempt state enterprises from antimonopoly actions while targeting any and all private companies...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
First Pacicif, Indofood deal at risk
First Pacicif, Indofood deal at risk HONG KONG (Reuters): An attractive source of diversification could slip away from First Pacific Co Ltd if a deal to buy a stake in Indonesia's PT Indofood Sukses Makmur fails to go through, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
World Bank delays funds for RI
World Bank delays funds for RI HONG KONG (Agencies): The World Bank has delayed the payment of a US$600 million loan to Indonesia, after it failed to reach agreement with President B.J. Habibie's government on new measures to monitor the allocation of the funds, a report said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Breaking the old taboo
Breaking the old taboo One would think there was no other document on this planet more sacred than Indonesia's 1945 Constitution, which still plays a role as the very source of Indonesian laws. The historic legacy of our founding fathers is also said to be the only road that leads to a just and...
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Aceh students stage protest for referendum
Aceh students stage protest for referendum JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of university and senior high school students took to the streets of Lhokseumawe in Aceh on Tuesday to protest the tearing down of street banners demanding a referendum.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
KPU of prime importance
KPU of prime importanceFrom Media IndonesiaI refer to Media Indonesia's report of April 9 under the heading "The election committee (KPU)'s existence is only considered as a passing breeze" and would like to give the following explanation.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
World Bank's lessons from Indonesian economic crisis
World Bank's lessons from Indonesian economic crisis Dennis de Tray, who was replaced by Mark Baird on April 1 as the World Bank Country Director for Indonesia, saw his tenure in Indonesia that started in July, 1994, as the greatest episode personally and professionally, of his life.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
Election funds to be disbursed
Election funds to be disbursed JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will "soon" disburse part of the Rp 10 billion to finance the operation of the June 7 general election, Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Apr 1999
14 timber companies lose concessions
14 timber companies lose concessions JAKARTA (JP): The government has revoked the logging concessions of 14 timber companies after they failed to pay overdue reforestation fees by April 1, Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Tuesday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Astra hopes to reach debt agreement later this month
Astra hopes to reach debt agreement later this month JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra International said on Monday evening that it hoped to clinch a deal with its creditors by end of April to restructure its US$1 billion debt.Astra president Rini M.S.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
PRD chief hospitalized after hunger strike
PRD chief hospitalized after hunger strike JAKARTA (JP): Jailed leader of the Democratic People's Party (PRD) Budiman Sudjatmiko was rushed to hospital on Monday after a seven-day hunger strike, his lawyer said.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Ginadjar to seek aid of envoy over graft reports
Ginadjar to seek aid of envoy over graft reports JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said he planned to ask the Japanese government to investigate corruption reports involving Japanese companies.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Diarrhea kills one in Kupang
Diarrhea kills one in Kupang MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Diarrhea has affected 69 people in Takari village, near the provincial capital of Kupang, in the past month. One of them has died.Head of the Kupang health office Herman Man told The Jakarta Post on Monday the fatal victim was aged 72.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Tommy in court on graft charge
Tommy in court on graft charge JAKARTA (JP): The youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, was indicted at the South Jakarta District Court on Monday for his alleged involvement in a land scam which caused the state Rp 95.4 billion (US$10.9 million) in losses.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
11 poll monitors register with accreditation body
11 poll monitors register with accreditation body JAKARTA (JP): Eleven local election monitoring bodies registered with the accreditation committee of the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Monday.The KPU will take three days to check that the monitoring bodies fulfilled administrative...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Anwar verdict will help shape Malaysia's political destiny
Anwar verdict will help shape Malaysia's political destinyBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A Malaysian judge delivers the verdict this week in the corruption trial of sacked finance minister Anwar Ibrahim with a ruling that will help shape the nation's political destiny.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
2.65 million Jakarta voters register for general election
2.65 million Jakarta voters register for general election JAKARTA (JP): The city has recorded 2.65 million people registrants, or about 46 percent of total eligible voters, as of Monday afternoon, chairman of the Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I) Djafar Badjeber said.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
KL airport suffers blackout
KL airport suffers blackout KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A computer failure at Malaysia's new international airport over the weekend caused an hour long blackout, delayed international flights and stalled escalators, forcing travelers to lug bags five flights of stairs to departure gates, according to news...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Seven alleged robbers arrested
Seven alleged robbers arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested seven men because they were believed to be members of an armed robbers group in the Prumpung red-light district in East Jakarta on Saturday, an official said.City police detectives unit chief Col.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Thai PM seeks end to border violence
Thai PM seeks end to border violence BANGKOK (AP): Thailand's Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai is calling on Myanmar's military government to cooperate in trying to end violence and illegal activities along their common border, The Nation newspaper reported on Monday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Intergovernmental fiscal relations bill under fire
Intergovernmental fiscal relations bill under fire JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) urged on Monday the House of Representatives to cancel debates on the intergovernmental fiscal relations and local government bills, contending the draft legislation were so flawed they...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Foreign firms to reaudit nine private banks
Foreign firms to reaudit nine private banks JAKARTA (JP): The government has hired four international accountant firms to reaudit the nine private banks joining the state-sponsored bank recapitalization program due to concerns of possible deterioration in the banks' capital conditions.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Voting facilities for the blind unprepared
Voting facilities for the blind unprepared JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Committee of Indonesian Advocates for the Disabled (Kapci) questioned on Monday the city's readiness to provide voting facilities for the blind.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Fine Arts Exhibition: Wearable, at Galeripadi Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 329 (Phone: 022 2500578/2504229), until April 30.Performances * Puppet Show, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 433562), 9:30 p.m., April 17.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
HK's First Pacific says Indofood deal in doubt
HK's First Pacific says Indofood deal in doubt HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Conglomerate First Pacific Co. warned on Monday that its plan to acquire 30 percent of Indonesia's largest food producer, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur (PT ISM) for US$285 million may not go through because some conditions of the...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
JAL doubles RI flights despite security concerns
JAL doubles RI flights despite security concerns JAKARTA (JP): Japan Airlines (JAL) is doubling its flights to Indonesia despite growing concern over security in the country.Starting April 1, JAL will fly 14 times a week to Indonesia, a marked increase over its current seven flights a week to the...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
McDermott tipped for Natuna pipeline plan
McDermott tipped for Natuna pipeline plan JAKARTA (JP): The West Natuna gas consortium has recommended that PT McDermott Indonesia construct the 650-kilometer underwater pipeline to channel natural gas from west of the Natuna islands to Singapore, a source said on Monday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Anwar Ibrahim faces political wilderness
Anwar Ibrahim faces political wildernessBy K. Baranee Krishnaan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Guilty or innocent, Malaysia's ousted finance minister Anwar Ibrahim faces prolonged political exile after his corruption trial ends this week.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Rachmadi elected Percasi chairman
Rachmadi elected Percasi chairman JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Bambang Rachmadi was chosen by acclamation as chairman of the Indonesian Chess Federation (Percasi) on Sunday.The federation's plenary meeting, begun on Saturday, chose Rachmadi to lead Percasi in the 1999-2003 period.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
RI should return to fixed exchange rate
RI should return to fixed exchange rate Indonesia's monetary crisis, which has led to a combination of stagnancy in economic growth and high inflation (stagflation), is still dragging on in spite of an over US$40-billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
RI organic fertilizers to Malaysia
RI organic fertilizers to Malaysia Fertilizer company PT Rajawali Phara Jaya shipped on Monday the first export of 300 tons of organic fertilizers under the brand of Rajawali Fertilizer to neighboring Malaysia.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 12, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 0 174,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 75 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 25 10,000 Alumindo Light...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Press freedom vital in 'overcoming woes'
Press freedom vital in 'overcoming woes' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia cannot do much in battling the corruption, collusion and nepotism which has devastated the nation and sapped its resources unless press freedom and transparency are maintained, a top official said on Monday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Reward offered for finding survivor
Reward offered for finding survivor SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Unocal Indonesia Company announced it was providing a reward of Rp 500,000 for anyone finding Munadi, the remaining victim of a helicopter crash on April 3.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Mahathir out of hospital
Mahathir out of hospital KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital and will rest at home for a few days, officials said on Monday."The prime minister has been discharged.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Golkar plans to go on with Central Java event
Golkar plans to go on with Central Java event SEMARANG (JP): Despite growing calls for postponement of Golkar events due to the fear of disturbances, the party is putting off by only one day the planned visit of its chairman Akbar Tandjung to Central Java.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
PAN likely to dominate June general election
PAN likely to dominate June general election This is the second of two articles on potential results of the coming general election prepared by Lance Castles, an Australian scholar and visiting lecturer of political sciences at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Riau NGO sues Habibie
Riau NGO sues Habibie JAKARTA (JP): A Riau non-governmental organization went to court on Monday, demanding that President B.J. Habibie and the government pay US$23 billion compensation for 46 years of oil exploitation in the Sumatran province.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Ghalib installed as wrestling body chief
Ghalib installed as wrestling body chief JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Andi Muhammad Ghalib was installed as chairman of the Indonesian Wrestling Association (PGSI) for the 1999 to 2003 term in a ceremony led by National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar on Monday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Cooperatives leave farmers unpaid
Cooperatives leave farmers unpaid SURABAYA: Hundreds of farmers in the East Java regency of Jombang have complained they have not been paid for rice sold to local cooperatives, Antara reported on Monday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
DBS sells Indonesian stake
DBS sells Indonesian stake SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Keppel TatLee Bank Ltd. said Monday it will sell its 20 percent stake in PT DBS Securities Indonesia to DBS Securities Holding Pte. Ltd.The 20 percent stake will be sold for Rp 6.85 billion (US$830,000), the bank said.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Envoy tips scholar for president
Envoy tips scholar for president JAKARTA (JP): Is the United States tipping Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid to become Indonesia's next president?Perhaps not, but U.S. Ambassador Stapleton J. Roy has at least recognized that Nurcholish has the potential to lead the country.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
100,000 pirated VCDs, CDs and DVDs seized
100,000 pirated VCDs, CDs and DVDs seized JAKARTA (JP): City police seized more than 100,000 pirated video compact discs, audio compact discs and digital video discs from three audio cassette shops in Mangga Dua shopping center, Central Jakarta, on Saturday, an official said.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Bapepam keeps hands off JSX-SSX merger plan
Bapepam keeps hands off JSX-SSX merger plan JAKARTA (JP): Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) officials are keeping their hands off plans to merge the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges.Head of Bapepam's legal bureau I.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Police rescue woman from tower
Police rescue woman from tower JAMBI, Jambi: Local police special forces members rescued a distressed woman after she abandoned a suicide attempt on a television transmission tower here at dawn on Monday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Saudi Arabia hits Asia with May oil supply cuts
Saudi Arabia hits Asia with May oil supply cuts SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil producers announced a flurry of supply cuts to Asia on Monday, telling buyers that cuts in May would be deeper than in April.The world's biggest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, told customers in Japan and South Korea that May...