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Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Sutiyoso vows to bring corruption cases to court
Sutiyoso vows to bring corruption cases to court JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Wednesday vowed to bring all of the 146 corruption cases allegedly committed by city employees to the courts soon."I'll ask Pak (Abdul) Kahfi, the head of the reform team, to hand over the 146 cases, in stages, to...
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Teater Koma to stage Brecht work at TIM
Teater Koma to stage Brecht work at TIM JAKARTA (JP): The country's most prolific theater group, Teater Koma, will present an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's The Threepenny Opera starting on Saturday evening in conjunction with its 22nd anniversary.Stage director N.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Pipe maker protests W. Natuna pipeline tender stipulations
Pipe maker protests W. Natuna pipeline tender stipulations JAKARTA (JP): Local pipe maker PT KHI Pipe Industries, a unit of state steel maker PT Krakatau Steel, said on Wednesday the West Natuna gas consortium denied it the opportunity to supply pipe for the transmission of natural gas from west of...
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Political change key to recovery: Expert
Political change key to recovery: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Democratic political change is essential to foster economic recovery and improved social harmony, a visiting Philippine expert said on Wednesday in drawing on his country's experience.Jesus P.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Exports likely to drop this year due to lack of promotion
Exports likely to drop this year due to lack of promotion JAKARTA (JP): Local exporters forecast on Wednesday another drop in the country's non-oil exports this year because many buyers have switched to other Asian countries.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
BI to assist mergers of 74 private banks
BI to assist mergers of 74 private banks JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Wednesday the central bank would play a "matchmaker" role in encouraging 74 private banks to merge into several larger banks in a bid to further strengthen the country's beleaguered banking...
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
PBSI sends warning letter to Mia Audina
PBSI sends warning letter to Mia Audina JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), for the first time in its history, has issued a warning letter to one of its shuttlers. PBSI sent the letter to number one women's singles Mia Audina on April 7 for undisciplined behavior.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until May 17. * Sculptures Exhibition: The Mythology of Wood, by I Made Sutedja, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran, 12 p.m.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Five stars for Senggigi hotel
Five stars for Senggigi hotel JAKARTA (JP): Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort announced on Wednesday it recently received its five-star hotel certification from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.The resort hotel, which is located on Senggigi beach, Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, said the...
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Telkom to issue bonus shares
Telkom to issue bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telephone operator PT Telkom said on Wednesday that it would issue bonus shares to shareholders to raise its fully paid capital stock to 25 percent of the authorized capital.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Costomers confused and upset by bank closures
Costomers confused and upset by bank closuresBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The government told people not to worry about the closing of 38 ailing banks last month. But not only were customers worried, they were confused and upset as well.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
TB hits villagers
TB hits villagers JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Hundreds of Nafri villagers have contracted tuberculosis and are in need of serious medical attention, Antara quoted a health worker as saying on Wednesday.Dr. Agung H.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Kajima bribed Indonesian tax officials, report says
Kajima bribed Indonesian tax officials, report says TOKYO (AFP): Major Japanese contractor Kajima Corp. paid 80 million yen (US$660,000) in suspected illegal bribes to Indonesian tax authorities, a report said Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Govt allots Rp 7.8t for rice subsidies
Govt allots Rp 7.8t for rice subsidies JAKARTA (JP): The government is allocating Rp 7.8 trillion (US$906.9 million) to provide subsidized rice to about 80 million poor people for the 1999/2000 fiscal year beginning this month, State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Big parties would benefit from low voter turnout
Big parties would benefit from low voter turnout JAKARTA (JP): Established parties and those with large popular followings would be the major beneficiaries of low turnout in the June elections, political lecturers warned on Wednesday amid sluggish voter registration.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Call in the UN now
Call in the UN now Violence in East Timor began escalating before independence leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao called, from his detention house in Jakarta, on his supporters on Monday to take up arms against the Indonesian government and pro-Indonesian forces in East Timor.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Jakartans line up to register for June 7 election
Jakartans line up to register for June 7 election JAKARTA (JP): After two days marked by a wait-and-see attitude, thousands of Jakartans on Wednesday were seen queuing at voter registration points across the capital to register for the June 7 general election.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Kontras seeks new probe of abductions
Kontras seeks new probe of abductions JAKARTA (JP): The independent Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) urged the military on Wednesday to reopen the investigation into the abduction of political activists in the last months of the Soeharto regime.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
KONI to form team for 2006 Asiad campaign
KONI to form team for 2006 Asiad campaign JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) plans to set up a special team to organize Indonesia's campaign to host the 2006 Asian Games (Asiad).Secretary-general Rudolf S.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Police may not participate in election: Feisal
Police may not participate in election: Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Police will not participate in the June 7 polls as legally they remain members of the Armed Forces (ABRI), despite their formal separation last week, Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Feisal Tanjung said on...
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
New hope for the credibility of RI's diplomacy
New hope for the credibility of RI's diplomacy This is the second of two articles on the development of Indonesia's diplomacy prepared on a personal basis by Widjoseno Sastroamidjojo, a staff member at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 7, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,675.00 8,745.00 8,675.00 8,785.00Australian dollar 1 5,439.60 5,526.15 5,414.00 5,576.00Austrian schilling 1 680.04 690.53 - -Belgian franc 1 231.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 7 , 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 25 4,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 75 0 0 Alter Abadi 200 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal...
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Balinese autodidactic artist's Dali-style exhibition
Balinese autodidactic artist's Dali-style exhibitionBy Putu Wirata UBUD, Bali (JP): Gde Sudarma, a 27-year-old Balinese autodidactic artist, has been creating surrealist artwork without realizing the significance of the style and discovered only recently that his paintings resemble those of...
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Otong's mother corroborates his story in Ita's murder
Otong's mother corroborates his story in Ita's murder JAKARTA (JP): The mother of accused murderer Otong gave corroborating testimony at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday to her son's statement on his motivation in killing a teenage neighbor during a bungled burglary.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
Garuda to restructure $1.08b in foreign debts
Garuda to restructure $1.08b in foreign debts JAKARTA (JP): Debt-ridden flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will meet its creditors in June to hammer out a restructuring agreement over US$1.08 billion in foreign debts, finance director Emirsyah Satar said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Apr 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 8:00 Children's Song 8:30 Music 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:35 Film 3:05 Music 3:30 Creative Program 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Koran Recital 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Violence clashes continue in Tual and Singkawang
Violence clashes continue in Tual and Singkawang JAKARTA (JP): More violence shook the Maluku town of Tual and the West Kalimantan town of Singkawang, claiming at least five lives on Tuesday.The latest fatalities bring the death toll in Maluku in the last few days to over 55.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Hanoi bids to host 2003 SEA Games
Hanoi bids to host 2003 SEA Games HANOI (AP): Vietnam's most powerful political organ has officially endorsed the country's bid to host the Southeast Asian Games in 2003, the Communist Party newspaper Nhan Dan reported Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 6, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,670.00 8,750.00 8,670.00 8,790.00Australian dollar 1 5,446.85 5,539.80 5,421.00 5,589.00Austrian schilling 1 672.27 683.49 - -Belgian franc 1 229.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
China postpones execution of Thai
China postpones execution of Thai BANGKOK (DPA): China has postponed the execution of a Thai national convicted of smuggling 1.5 tons of marijuana into the country, news reports in Bangkok said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Parties to encourage members to register for election soon
Parties to encourage members to register for election soon JAKARTA (JP): Executives of provincial chapters of several major political parties in the capital insisted on Tuesday that they would directly encourage their cadres here to voluntarily register for the upcoming June 7 general election as...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Malaysia, Russia to expand ties
Malaysia, Russia to expand ties KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia and Russia agreed on Tuesday to strengthen their defense cooperation, including military training and the joint production of equipment.The defense ministry said senior officials from the two countries signed a memorandum of...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
KL maintains loose policy, clings to capital controls
KL maintains loose policy, clings to capital controls KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian government said on Tuesday it will increase liquidity and lower interest rates but will cling tenaciously to its selective capital exchange control measures to spur economic growth.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Autonomy beyond control
Autonomy beyond controlFrom Media IndonesiaThe plan to replace Law No. 5/1974 on regional administrations must be gladly responded to. One thing still causes concern, though. If we read carefully the bill now being deliberated upon and set for approval on April 9, 1999, we will come to the...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Resolving bad loans
Resolving bad loans Its dual function as a bank support authority and debt- resolution agency has made the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) both the largest holding company in the country and the most powerful institution in the banking industry.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Preelection apathy
Preelection apathy Posts were mostly inactive on the first of the 33 days reserved for the registration of voters for the June 7 general election. This phenomenon prevailed not only in many regions, but also in Jakarta, the capital.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Draft bill to codify foreign affairs submitted
Draft bill to codify foreign affairs submitted JAKARTA (JP): A draft bill to codify Indonesia's foreign affairs was submitted here on Tuesday to the House of Representatives for deliberation."With the law, it is hoped that our foreign affairs will be more efficient, directed and coordinated,"...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Cement exports may reach 11 million tons this year
Cement exports may reach 11 million tons this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia saw over a 450 percent increase in its cement exports in 1998 and this trend is likely to continue this year as most local cement producers have shifted their focus to overseas markets.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Four tourists die in Bali
Four tourists die in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The bodies of four tourists, two of them foreigners, have been discovered in the past three days here, Antara reported.An Australian and a Swede, identified only as Snellgrove and Pirkko, were found dead in their hotel rooms on Monday and Saturday...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Educational program for cart drivers
Educational program for cart drivers BANDUNG: Mitra Mandiri Foundation, an affiliate of the United States-based United Way International in Indonesia, is sponsoring an educational program for school-aged horse cart drivers in Majalaya, West Java, near here.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Offended Bogor resident kills businessman, wife
Offended Bogor resident kills businessman, wife BOGOR (JP): In some cases, a few harsh words can lead to brutal murder.Pono, 36, said at the Bogor Police Headquarters on Monday that he was deeply offended after being called "a dog" by a local businessman.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): The founder, general manager and chief editor of the Surabaya Post afternoon daily, Toety Azis, died at her Surabaya home on Tuesday morning.Managing editor Syahrul Bahtiar Hidayat told Antara news agency that Toety, 74, was not known to be suffering from any health problems.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
People of Jambi complain of heat
People of Jambi complain of heat JAMBI, Jambi: The dry season is expected to arrive in May but people here already are complaining about extreme heat, which the local meteorology agency reported at 33 degrees Celsius, well above the normal maximum temperature of 32 degrees.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
City owes PLN Rp 1.8b in bills
City owes PLN Rp 1.8b in bills JAKARTA (JP): The city administration owes state-owned electricity company PLN about Rp 1.85 billion in unpaid electricity bills up to February this year, a senior official of PLN's Gambir office said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
80 disabled workers sue arbitration board
80 disabled workers sue arbitration board JAKARTA (JP): At least 80 disabled workers are suing the Labor Dispute Arbitration Board at the Ministry of Manpower for approving their dismissal from a workshop for the handicapped, a lawyer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
New hope for RI's diplomacy
New hope for RI's diplomacy This is the first of two articles on the development of Indonesia's diplomacy prepared on a personal basis by Widjoseno Sastroamidjojo, a staff member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
SE Asian monies fall on weaker yen
SE Asian monies fall on weaker yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Philippine peso rose and the Thai baht fell in a day of otherwise quiet trading in Southeast Asian currency markets on Tuesday.Among other regional currencies the Singapore dollar, the Indonesian rupiah, the new Taiwan dollar and the...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Voter registration still sluggish on second day
Voter registration still sluggish on second day JAKARTA (JP): While the second day of voter registration saw slow progress, chairman of the General Elections Commission Rudini expressed optimism that despite the slow process of voter registration which began Monday, within a week people would...
Wed, 07 Apr 1999
Women protest harassment in Purbalingga incident
Women protest harassment in Purbalingga incident JAKARTA (JP): About 20 women grouped in Solidaritas Wanita Indonesia protested the harassment of women at last week's Golkar function in Purbalingga, Central Java, at the General Elections Commission (KPU) office in Central Jakarta.