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Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Athletes' field test results disappoint KONI
Athletes' field test results disappoint KONI JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) is disappointed with the results of physical fitness tests conducted by six of the sports bodies preparing its athletes for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.Moch.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Caltex reaffirms Rp17t in fees to govt
Caltex reaffirms Rp17t in fees to govt JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government received a total of US$2.06 billion or Rp 17 trillion in taxes and oil production share from PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia in 1998 and not Rp 6.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Indonesia not seeking new funds, says Sjahril
Indonesia not seeking new funds, says Sjahril WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): Indonesia isn't seeking fresh funding from the international community even though it faces a "significant" blowout in the costs of restructuring its devastated banking sector, the head of the country's central bank said...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
CCD and CCA deny suspending their assistance to Dekopin
CCD and CCA deny suspending their assistance to Dekopin JAKARTA (JP): The Cooperative Center of Denmark (CCD) and the Canadian Cooperative Association (CCA) have denied withdrawing aid to the Indonesian Cooperatives Council (Dekopin) in protest over businessman Nurdin Halid's appointment as...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
RI forex reserves slide to US$15.81
RI forex reserves slide to US$15.81 JAKARTA (JP): Net foreign exchange reserves declined to US$15.81 billion on April 23 from $15.86 billion on April 15, according to Bank Indonesia's latest weekly report.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Student demonstration greets Habibie in Malang
Student demonstration greets Habibie in Malang MALANG, East Java (JP): More than 1,000 student demonstrators turned out as President B.J. Habibie visited here on Wednesday to dedicate a mosque at a local private university.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
City graduates last batch of civilian force members
City graduates last batch of civilian force members JAKARTA (JP): The last batch of the 3,000-member People's Security (Kamra) civilian force have just completed their 12-day military training course, Jakarta Military Command spokesman Lt. Col. DJ Nachrowi said.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Mosque bombing
Mosque bombingFrom Media IndonesiaIn connection with a series of alarming incidents taking place recently, we feel the need to issue the following statement:Bomb blasts at the Istiqlal mosque and at some other places in Jakarta, and similar incidents in other regions in Indonesia have clearly shown...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
PAN says it is ready to become opposition party
PAN says it is ready to become opposition party JAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) is prepared to play an opposition role, if it finds the new government unwilling to undertake total reform.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Armed Forces sets main reform agenda
Armed Forces sets main reform agenda JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (TNI) reiterated on Wednesday its commitment to reform, setting seven main agendas that were designed to improve its tarnished image, according to a high- ranking military official.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
First Pacific bids for stake in Indofood Sukses Makmur
First Pacific bids for stake in Indofood Sukses Makmur HONG KONG (Agencies): Hong Kong's First Pacific Co. Ltd. has announced a solo bid to buy 30 percent of Indonesian foodmaker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur after the collapse of a takeover deal with Japan's Nissin Food Products Ltd.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Southeast Asian currencies rise on back of robust yen
Southeast Asian currencies rise on back of robust yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Regional currencies across Asia gained ground against the U.S. dollar during local trading hours on Wednesday, supported by a stronger yen and generally bullish stock market sentiment.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
New law reassures jittery oil contractors
New law reassures jittery oil contractors JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday that the intergovernmental fiscal balance law, which will give a larger share of oil and gas receipts to provinces, will make oil and gas mining contractors in the provinces feel better...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Hero gets Rp 70b in May riot insurance claims
Hero gets Rp 70b in May riot insurance claims JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Hero Supermarket has received about Rp 70 billion (US$8.14 million), or 90 percent of its total insurance claims for damage caused by the May 1998 riots, its director said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Xanana rejects Bali meeting on E. Timor
Xanana rejects Bali meeting on E. Timor JAKARTA (Agencies): Jailed East Timorese separatist leader Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao on Wednesday wrote off emergency talks between Australia and Indonesia on his troubled homeland, saying they produced little of significance.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Police urged to take action against piracy
Police urged to take action against piracy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Recording Industry Association (Asiri) has again urged police to take stern action against piracy of local songs recorded on compact discs (CDs) and video compact discs (VCDs).
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Companies make standby plans ahead of polls
Companies make standby plans ahead of polls JAKARTA (JP): The trauma of the May riots, in which hundreds of people were killed and many buildings damaged, has led major companies to formulate contingency plans ahead of the upcoming general election.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
RI targets two golds from pool
RI targets two golds from pool JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) is optimistic the nation's swimmers will scoop at least two golds in relay events in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
PNG opens stock exchange
PNG opens stock exchange PORT MORESBY (AFP): Papua New Guinea finally opened a stock exchange Wednesday after two decades of discussion, with the government promising a hands-off approach.The Port Moresby Stock Exchange, or POMSX as it will be known, will operate on a trial basis for about a month...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Exhibition on Earth Day, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 1.Seminar * Environment Seminar, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, May 1.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
S'pore visitor arrivals up
S'pore visitor arrivals up SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Visitor arrivals to Singapore jumped 12 percent in March over the same period last year, tourism officials said Wednesday.The Singapore Tourism Board said visitor arrivals totaled 580,386 in March, with the greatest number of visitors coming from...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Tracking foreign exchange
Tracking foreign exchange Market speculation of possible foreign exchange controls and a new exchange rate system will hopefully be laid to rest after last week's legal assurance from the House of Representatives.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Satelindo to expand cellular network
Satelindo to expand cellular network JAKARTA (JP): Cellular telephone operator PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) will continue with its expansion plans despite the economic crisis, an executive at the company said here on Wednesday.The company's cellular director, S.W.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Mia skips simulation match after mother's death
Mia skips simulation match after mother's death JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best women's shuttler Mia Audina was forced to pull out of a simulation match on Wednesday for the Sudirman Cup and World Championships after her mother died from a stroke in the morning.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
S'pore faces new reality
S'pore faces new reality SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Wednesday the local economy is showing signs of bottoming out, but added the country faces a "new reality" and must focus on staying competitive.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Malaysia warns opposition paper
Malaysia warns opposition paper KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): The Malaysian government warned an opposition party-linked newspaper on Wednesday to tone down its antigovernment coverage and to limit sales to its own party members or face being shut down, local news reports said.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Fatchett receives accounts of atrocities in E. Timor
Fatchett receives accounts of atrocities in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): At the end of a half-day visit here on Monday, British Junior Foreign Office Minister Derek Fatchett concluded that much has still to be done before any agreements can be implemented.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
KPU prepared for failures in elections
KPU prepared for failures in elections JAKARTA (JP): Responding to gloomy predictions about the June 7 elections, General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Rudini acknowledged on Wednesday the body's preparation of strategies in the event of failure.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 28, 1999:Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 50 5,500 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 25 670,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
New Malaysian naval center 'unfit'
New Malaysian naval center 'unfit' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's new 195 million ringgit (US$51 million) key naval training center in the southern state of Johor was unsafe and unfit for use, reports said on Wednesday."Many of the buildings in the complex are not safe for use.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Standard Chartered continues Asian shopping spree in Thailand
Standard Chartered continues Asian shopping spree in Thailand BANGKOK (Agencies): Standard Chartered Bank continued its Asian shopping spree on Wednesday, signing a deal to take an initial 68.4 percent stake in Thailand's Nakornthon Bank PCL for 6.2 billion baht (US$164 million).The U.K.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Six students injured in brawl
Six students injured in brawl JAKARTA (JP): Six students were injured in a brawl on Monday night in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, when students from two private universities got into a dispute after a music concert, a police officer said on Tuesday.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Bank Bali hopes to avoid management reshuffle
Bank Bali hopes to avoid management reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): A senior Bank Bali executive is urging Standard Chartered Bank to abide by its promise not to undertake a major reshuffle in his bank's management.Bank Bali deputy president I.G.M.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
History to repeat itself
History to repeat itself In response to Mr. Patrick Schwarz' article Will history repeat itself? (The Jakarta Post, April 24, 1999), my answer is a clear yes. The Balkans give us proof enough. But there are many more examples demonstrating that history is repeated.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
China walks out on APEC ministerial meeting in NZ
China walks out on APEC ministerial meeting in NZ WELLINGTON (Reuters): The Chinese government delegation walked out of the first APEC ministerial meeting of the year because of a change in the delegation of its rival Taiwan, New Zealand officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Failure of election
Failure of electionFrom RepublikaTo say that the June 7 general election will fail reflects a small-mindedness on the speaker's part.Freedom of expression is one of the human rights of each citizen. It includes the expression of doubt about honesty and fairness of the election.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Wiranto 'fits bill for presidency'
Wiranto 'fits bill for presidency' JAKARTA (JP): Golkar Party leaders are at odds over their presidential pick. Chairman Akbar Tandjung endorses incumbent President B.J. Habibie as the strongest candidate, while deputy chairman Marzuki Darusman believes Armed Forces (TNI) chief Gen.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
'Dewaruci' docks in Sorong
'Dewaruci' docks in Sorong SORONG, Irian Jaya: Dance performances welcomed Navy tall ship KRI Dewaruci, which arrived on Tuesday on an around-the-globe journey.Shortly after the training ship disembarked at Sorong Port, local dancers performed the Nani Bile dance for the 77 Navy cadets on board.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
U.S. policy on Kosovo: Powell's vs Clinton's
U.S. policy on Kosovo: Powell's vs Clinton'sBy Landry Haryo Subianto JAKARTA (JP): The latest NATO attack on the Serbs has triggered controversy, mostly in the United States. But the United States continues to squander sophisticated weaponry against Belgrade to hammer so-called Serb military...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Foreigner arrested for heroin possession
Foreigner arrested for heroin possession JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a Nigerian at Hanover Hotel in Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta on Monday for allegedly possessing 100 grams of heroin, an officer said.Capt.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
TNI chiefs sued at court
TNI chiefs sued at court JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta District Court heard on Wednesday a lawsuit filed by a female university student against Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Soeparman and Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto.Lawyers for Fera Yanti S.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
East Timorese traumatized by violence
East Timorese traumatized by violenceBy Ati Nurbaiti DILI, East Timor (JP): A woman who lost her husband in the Liquica killings on April 6 has seven children. She did not know where her husband's body was, but she knew she could not grieve forever.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
PPP to help kick off campaign's first day
PPP to help kick off campaign's first day JAKARTA (JP): Millions of supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) are expected to enliven the first day of campaigning in the city, along with supporters of nine other parties contesting the June 7 general election.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Indonesia lamented
Indonesia lamented I am disheartened, shocked and frustrated to see Indonesia today: chaos, killing sprees, sadistic acts, not to mention bomb blasts, which we have never experienced before. In fact, we once claimed that Indonesians were a peace-loving and tolerant people.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 28, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,525.00 8,575.00 8,525.00 8,615.00Australian dollar 1 5,529.20 5,603.80 5,504.00 5,653.00Austrian schilling 1 657.97 666.85 - -Belgian franc 1 224.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Incarceration does not dint Anwar's high profile
Incarceration does not dint Anwar's high profileBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Even behind bars, Anwar Ibrahim will not fade away.Malaysian prosecutors said on Tuesday they will pursue a sodomy charge against the former finance minister, who earlier this month was sentenced to six years...
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * The Bali Starling Painting Exhibition, at Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until April 30. * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until May 17.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Overseas flights fully booked
Overseas flights fully booked MEDAN, North Sumatra: Flights from the city to Kuala Lumpur for May have been fully booked, sources from travel agencies said here on Wednesday."We have been putting passengers on the waiting list," Vini, a staff member of a travel bureau, told Antara.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Wives of bomb blast suspects protest arrests
Wives of bomb blast suspects protest arrests JAKARTA (JP): Wives of four suspects in the April 15 foiled robbery attempt and bomb blast in West Jakarta visited the National Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday to protest the arrest of their spouses.
Thu, 29 Apr 1999
Edema in West Sumatra
Edema in West SumatraFrom NeracaA few days ago I felt greatly concerned after reading a report in this newspaper about hundreds of under-five-year-old children in West Sumatra being threatened with starvation-caused edema.