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Wed, 28 Apr 1999
Estrada plans warm welcome for Anwar's wife
Estrada plans warm welcome for Anwar's wife MANILA (Agencies): President Joseph Estrada will throw open the doors of the Philippine presidential palace to Malaysian opposition figure Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to show that the Philippines is a "free country," official sources said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Apr 1999
Women's trauma
Women's traumaFrom MerdekaThe realization of people's sovereignty through a general election, a change in the country's powerholders and brokered peace in conflict areas are highly susceptible to bloodshed.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
INRO's price proposal dead on arrival
INRO's price proposal dead on arrival KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The International Natural Rubber Organization's (INRO) proposal to raise intervention price levels is unlikely to change the decision of key producers Thailand and Malaysia to quit the rubber pact.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Asia's most corrupt country
Asia's most corrupt country A Hong Kong-based consulting agency, the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd. (PERC), after surveying 450 foreign companies representing 12 countries in the first quarter of 1999, has concluded that Indonesia is a country with the highest level of corruption and...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Thai baht retreats as other SE Asian monies strengthen
Thai baht retreats as other SE Asian monies strengthen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies returned a mixed performance against the U.S. dollar during Asian trading hours on Monday.The Singapore dollar and the Philippine peso both advanced, but the Thai baht slipped back.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
PAN reveals plans for running the country
PAN reveals plans for running the country JAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) launched on Monday a plan of action for the first 100 days of the new government, should it win the June 7 elections and run the country.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Yustika to clarify controversial television quiz
Yustika to clarify controversial television quiz JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Yustika S. Baharsyah is set to clarify details on the Analisa Olahraga (Sports Analysis) television quiz phenomena.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
156 malnourished children found
156 malnourished children found YOGYAKARTA: At least 156 children have been found to be suffering from protein deficiency, a situation blamed on the economic crisis, Antara reported.Provincial health office head Muchamad Harsono said people's purchasing power had declined and it was children who...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Elly Djohariah Roedyat and Syeni Setiayu Roedyat, at Galeri Bandung, Jl. Siliwangi 16 (Phone: 022 236515), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 30 to May 15. * Photo Exhibition by Blontank Poer, Galeri Senirupa Taman Budaya, Jl.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
'Merdeka' newspaper shuts down temporarily
'Merdeka' newspaper shuts down temporarily JAKARTA (JP): The 53-year-old Merdeka newspaper has temporarily shut down its operations since April 23 due to "internal company matters", its founder announced on Monday.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Harvest promotes investment in agribusiness
Harvest promotes investment in agribusiness JAKARTA (JP): The government will cooperate with United States-based business consultant PT Harvest International Indonesia to promote foreign investment in the agribusiness sector.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Susi Susanti has a baby girl
Susi Susanti has a baby girl JAKARTA (JP): Former world number one shuttler Susi Susanti delivered a baby girl on Monday at 07.08 a.m. at Medistra Hospital, South Jakarta.The 1992 Olympic gold medalist was accompanied by husband Alan Budikusuma during the caesarean.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Election seminar for journalists
Election seminar for journalists JAKARTA: Several French journalists shared their know-how and experience in elections reporting with their Indonesian counterparts at a week-long conference which began here on Monday.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Govt lacks facilities to settle mining disputes
Govt lacks facilities to settle mining disputes JAKARTA (JP): The government is often unable to settle pollution disputes between mining companies and local communities and administrations due to a lack of laboratory facilities, a senior official said.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Sumatra fires raise haze threat
Sumatra fires raise haze threat SINGAPORE (Reuters): Satellite images show a rise in forest fire "hot spots" in Indonesia's Sumatra island, raising the threat of smoke haze in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia, experts said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Jakarta's East Timor duty
Jakarta's East Timor duty Indonesia and Portugal have agreed on the outlines of a plan to allow the people of East Timor to decide their future. The plan has serious flaws. It will require responsible policing to prevent the outbreak of a civil war. ASEAN should insist that Indonesia does better.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Tough task of autonomy
Tough task of autonomy The outgoing House of Representatives made history last week when it passed two decentralization laws, both sponsored by the administration.The first law, passed on Wednesday, allows the a greater say for regional administrations and legislatures in managing their affairs.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 26 May 2
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 26 May 2U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,550.00Austrian schilling 1 657.83Australian dollar 1 5,523.30Belgian franc 1 224.39Canadian dollar 1 5,742.11Swiss franc 1 5,661.50Deutschemark 1 4,629.13Danish krone 1 1,226.42French franc 1 1,379.94Poundsterling 1 13,724.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Solidamor recognizes military's role in E. Timor
Solidamor recognizes military's role in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Solidarity for Peace in East Timor (Solidamor) non-governmental organization offered on Monday a compromise that would maintain the Armed Forces' (TNI) role in a direct vote to decide on the territory's future.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Antimonopoly law needs revision
Antimonopoly law needs revisionBy Syamsul Maarif JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's new antimonopoly law will offer a better business environment when it takes effect on March 5, 2000.Law No. 5/1999, which was approved by the House of Representatives (DPR) on March 5, will prohibit any agreements resulting...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Refugees get houses from Japan
Refugees get houses from Japan KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The government of Japan will provide 4,000 units of houses for the East Timorese refugees who are now in the regencies of Belu, Atambua, about 280 km from the capital of the East Nusa Tenggara province.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
City's plan to double ID card fees approved
City's plan to double ID card fees approved JAKARTA (JP): City councilors agreed on Monday to Governor Sutiyoso's proposal for a 100 percent increase in the charge for ID cards, despite calls to scrap the fee because of its token value.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
P&O Australia tipped for stake in local port
P&O Australia tipped for stake in local port JAKARTA (JP): Port operator Peninsular and Oriental Australia Ltd. is the tentative winner of a 49 percent stake in a state- owned container terminal in Surabaya, the country's second largest city, according to a senior government official.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Resettlement plan an 'insult' to Madurese
Resettlement plan an 'insult' to Madurese JAKARTA (JP): A legislator has protested the planned resettlement of Madurese refugees from the riot-torn Sambas regency in West Kalimantan to two islands near the provincial capital of Pontianak, saying the move is an insult to the ethnic group, Antara...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
KL protests trip by Anwar's wife
KL protests trip by Anwar's wife KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia protested on Monday a planned visit by the wife of jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Philippines and warned Manila against interfering in Malaysian affairs.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Hyundai wins gas platform project
Hyundai wins gas platform project JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has appointed a subsidiary of South Korea's contractor Hyundai Heavy Engineering to build a US$129 million natural gas platform west of the Natuna island chain.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Irian Jaya, Maluku divisions postponed
Irian Jaya, Maluku divisions postponed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid has confirmed the impossibility of dividing Irian Jaya and Maluku into several provincial administrations before the June 7 general election.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Water supply guaranteed despite protests
Water supply guaranteed despite protests JAKARTA (JP): The city administration and two foreign partners of city water management company PDAM Jaya -- Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) and Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ) -- guaranteed on Monday the city's water supply would not be disrupted despite persistent...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Increased interest in legislature
Increased interest in legislature TANGERANG (JP): An increasing number of people are interested in applying for legislative positions, as reflected by the fact that as of Monday, 425 people had applied to the Tangerang District Court for documents certifying they have no criminal record.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
S'pore resumes pig imports
S'pore resumes pig imports SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore on Monday resumed live pig imports from Indonesia, but a ban on neighboring Malaysia remained in force, after an outbreak of a fatal pig-borne virus, officials said.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Court to proceed with Tommy's corruption case
Court to proceed with Tommy's corruption case JAKARTA (JP): A panel of judges at the South Jakarta District Court on Monday decided to proceed with the indictment of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, for his alleged role in a Rp 95.4 billion (US$10.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
More foreign tourists to Bali
More foreign tourists to Bali JAKARTA (JP): Foreign tourist arrivals in Bali rose 23 percent to 324,632 visitors in the first three months of this year, compared to 262,200 in the same period last year, according to the island's tourism office.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Myanmar to host CCI meeting
Myanmar to host CCI meeting YANGON (Reuters): Myanmar will host a meeting of the ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry between May 26 and 28, officials said on Monday."A total of 150 participants from ASEAN countries and other regions are expected to attend the 56th Council Meeting of the ASEAN...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Team manager knew about Mia's absence
Team manager knew about Mia's absence JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) cautioned All England team manager about his reaction to Mia Audina's planned absence from training last month.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
New coin not effective
New coin not effectiveFrom NeracaIt is to be regretted that the government has this year issued a new coin of Rp 100 denomination. The public hardly knows of the circulation of this new coin. In fact many people refused to accept it.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Bank NISP's profit weakens
Bank NISP's profit weakens JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP reported Monday Rp 5.9 billion (about US$695,000) in net profit in the first quarter to March, down 12 percent from Rp 6.7 billion in the same period, last year.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Suspects' wives in robbery, blast case to sue police
Suspects' wives in robbery, blast case to sue police JAKARTA (JP): Wives of four suspects in the April 15 robbery and bomb blast in West Jakarta say they will sue the Jakarta Police for arresting their spouses without warrants and preliminary evidence.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Akbar, Megawati to be no-shows at debate
Akbar, Megawati to be no-shows at debate JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung and Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri definitely will not show up at the planned debate for presidential hopefuls at the University of Indonesia (UI) on...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Australia drawn deeper into E. Timor
Australia drawn deeper into E. TimorBy Endy M. Bayuni and Ati Nurbaiti NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard will meet President B.J. Habibie here on Tuesday to discuss the East Timor problem as pressure grows on Canberra to take a more active role in the East Timor conflict.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Three firms progress in debt restructuring
Three firms progress in debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie & Brothers, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa and PT Mulia Industrindo announced on Monday significant progress in restructuring their foreign debts totaling more than US$3.1 billion.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
KONI to send 448 athletes to Brunei for SEA Games
KONI to send 448 athletes to Brunei for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) said 448 of the 549 athletes being groomed for the 20th Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam would participate in the Games in August.Moch.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Elections bodies sign poll security pact with police
Elections bodies sign poll security pact with police JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU), the Elections Supervisory Committee and the National Police signed on Monday an agreement on election security maintenance.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Energy Equity believes RI will repay debt
Energy Equity believes RI will repay debt MELBOURNE (Dow Jones): Australian power company Energy Equity Corp. said on Monday it believes the Indonesian government will meet its payment obligations to the company's 47.5 percent-owned Sengkang gas and power project in south Sulawesi.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Eleven orangutans handed over
Eleven orangutans handed over SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Wanariset Samboja orangutan rehabilitation center here has become the new home of 11 orangutans from Bali, Antara reported.Bali's Conservation and Natural Resources Agency recently confiscated 14 orangutans from their owners, and 11 of...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Habibie to dedicate mosque
Habibie to dedicate mosque MALANG, East Java: President B.J. Habibie is scheduled on Wednesday to dedicate A.R. Fachrudin Mosque, said to be Southeast Asia's "grandest" mosque. The mosque is located on the grounds of Muhammadiyah University.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Powerful quake jolts Bengkulu
Powerful quake jolts Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: A powerful quake registering 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Bengkulu province and its surrounding areas on Saturday night at 10:45 p.m. No reports of damage or casualties were available, according to Antara.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 TV Series 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Family's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Film 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Management Program 5:00 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 26, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 30,500 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alter Abadi 200 0 0 Alumindo Light...
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Kadin urges govt to save local industrial sector
Kadin urges govt to save local industrial sector JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) urged the government on Monday to bail-out the country's industrial sector to save the economy from a further slide.
Tue, 27 Apr 1999
Prointegration figure confirms murders in Suai
Prointegration figure confirms murders in Suai DILI, East Timor (JP): A string of murders has occurred in Suai, Covalima regency, in the past week, prointegration leader Rui Emiliano Treixeira Lopes said on Monday.