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Fri, 23 Apr 1999
Preventing mathematical illiteracy in our culture
Preventing mathematical illiteracy in our cultureBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): During my visit to Simon Fraser University in Vancouver last February I met an Indonesian graduate student who was pursuing a masters in Mathematics Education.
Fri, 23 Apr 1999
IBRA may recover only fraction of bad debts
IBRA may recover only fraction of bad debts JAKARTA (JP): Less than half of the more than Rp 400 trillion (about US$47 billion) worth of bad debts transferred to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is expected to be recovered, agency chairman Glenn Jusuf said here on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Apr 1999
Machiavellian plot
Machiavellian plot Methinks there is some Machiavellian plot afoot! We all know that Mr. Habibie has a brilliant brain, and also know that he and his pro-Soeharto government, backed by their very own Golkar, will do everything in their power to win the elections, leading to the President's...
Fri, 23 Apr 1999
RI, Portugal resume talks on E. Timor's future
RI, Portugal resume talks on E. Timor's future JAKARTA (Agencies): Amid praise for the recent signing of a peace pact between East Timorese groups for and against independence, Indonesia and Portugal this week hope to complete an autonomy package proposal for the troubled territory.
Fri, 23 Apr 1999
KL cancels $1b loan to RI
KL cancels $1b loan to RI KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Malaysia, burdened by its own economic problems, has canceled its offer to provide a US$1 billion loan to Indonesia, Second Finance Minister Mustapa Mohamed was cited as saying by the national news agency Thursday.
Fri, 23 Apr 1999
Caltex scholarships for poor students
Caltex scholarships for poor students PEKANBARU, Riau: As many as 39,000 disadvantaged students will receive scholarships this year from the Caltex oil company and the Riau Kedepan Foundation, Antara reported on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Apr 1999
Poll must go on, 'come hell or high water'
Poll must go on, 'come hell or high water' JAKARTA (JP): The June 7 general election must be held no matter what, respected scholars Nurcholish Madjid and Mochtar Pabottingi said on Thursday.Speaking at a discussion here, both scholars strove to fend off growing pessimism among some people the poll...
Fri, 23 Apr 1999
The Istiqlal bombing
The Istiqlal bombing The best stand Muslims can take (after the Istiqlal Mosque bombing) is to stay calm and not let themselves be provoked. That, however, does not mean they must remain passive and accept things as they are.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Deputy governor candidate endorsed despite PPP boycott
Deputy governor candidate endorsed despite PPP boycott JAKARTA (JP): A City Council special plenary session endorsed Fauzie Alvi Yasin on Wednesday as the sole candidate for the post of deputy governor of economic and financial affairs, despite a boycott by members of the United Development Party...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Iridium users can access local GSM network
Iridium users can access local GSM network JAKARTA (JP): Iridium satellite mobile phone users visiting the country can now access the local global system of mobile (GSM) network of PT Excelcomindo Pratama and save up to 75 percent on their telephone costs, an executive of Excelcomindo said on...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
44,000 lose jobs in Central Java
44,000 lose jobs in Central Java SEMARANG: Central Java companies totaling 276 organizations had by the beginning of this month dismissed 44,155 employees due to a halt in production blamed on the protracted economic and monetary crisis, Antara reported.
Thu, 22 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, 22 Apr 1999
Sutiyoso to hike parking fees by 400% to 800%
Sutiyoso to hike parking fees by 400% to 800% JAKARTA (JP): Despite strong opposition from city councilors, Governor Sutiyoso insisted on Wednesday on raising administration-set parking fees of Rp 300 by between 400 percent and 800 percent in a bid to help increase city revenue.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Food supply for elections 'sufficient'
Food supply for elections 'sufficient' JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin said on Wednesday the food supply ahead of and during the upcoming June 7 general election would be adequate to meet demand.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Killings may involve security
Killings may involve security BANDUNG: West Java Police chief Maj. Gen. Chaerudin Ismail alleged on Wednesday the recent killings of at least 18 people in Ciamis regency might have involved members of the security forces, given the fear of locals to cooperate in the investigation.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Project monitoring -- a sequel
Project monitoring -- a sequel I am responding to the ideas on monitoring and the notion of "earned value" put forward by Mr. Giammalvo (Your Letters, April 18, 1999), in connection with project management problems in Indonesia.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
KONI upset with poor preparation for SEA Games
KONI upset with poor preparation for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has expressed concern over the poor training preparation of some sports organizations competing in the coming 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.Moch.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Rp 300t in bonds to be issued in four stages
Rp 300t in bonds to be issued in four stages JAKARTA (JP): The estimated Rp 300 trillion (US$35 billion) worth of bonds for financing the country's bank recapitalization program will be issued in four stages and will carry both floating and fixed interest rates, a central bank executive said on...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Hooliganism a failure in education
Hooliganism a failure in educationBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): What are the most significant characteristics of Indonesian soccer? Violence, brawls and brutality perhaps. Recent media reports of train accidents killing 10 soccer fans and the decision to move the final match of the fifth...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 21, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,620.00 8,670.00 8,620.00 8,710.00Australian dollar 1 5,549.85 5,624.30 5,524.00 5,674.00Austrian schilling 1 662.66 671.52 - -Belgian franc 1 226.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Bambang rejects demand to bail out ailing debtors
Bambang rejects demand to bail out ailing debtors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto has rejected the proposal to swap bad debts of ailing corporate borrowers into government equity, according to a senior official.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Nyoman's Mother Earth bleeds for Indonesia
Nyoman's Mother Earth bleeds for IndonesiaBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): "Mother Earth is smeared with blood and violence, what generation will be born from her womb?" asks prominent Indonesian installation artist Nyoman Erawan.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Habibie visits Istiqlal, assesses damage
Habibie visits Istiqlal, assesses damage JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie made an impromptu visit on Wednesday to Istiqlal Grand Mosque, which was damaged by a bomb blast two days ago.Accompanied by Minister of Religious Affairs Malik Fadjar, Minister of Cooperatives Adi Sasono and Jakarta...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
U.S. rubber producers want INRO to survive
U.S. rubber producers want INRO to survive KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): U.S. rubber manufacturers want the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) to survive and hold out hope it can weather Malaysia's withdrawal, an industry official said on Wednesday."We have voiced our support for INRO.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Student tried for torturing soldiers
Student tried for torturing soldiers JAKARTA (JP): Annas Alamudi, a student from the University of Indonesia, was indicted at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday on charges of torturing and attempting to kill eight soldiers in a student demonstration last year.Prosecutor M.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Concrete formula sought for revenue-sharing
Concrete formula sought for revenue-sharing JAKARTA (JP): A noted economist on Wednesday urged the government to formulate a clear-cut formula for the sharing of revenue with the provinces to quell the growing restlessness in several areas over what locals consider economic injustice.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
RI progressing on debt: Deutsche Bank
RI progressing on debt: Deutsche Bank FRANKFURT (Agencies): One of Indonesia's leading creditors, Deutsche Bank AG, praised Indonesia for taking major steps to speed up its debt restructuring.Wolfgang Wendt, head of sovereign debt rescheduling at Germany's largest bank, said on Tuesday Indonesia...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Politics and the judiciary in Malaysia
Politics and the judiciary in Malaysia Politics at the highest national level have never been far from the judicial scene and will not go away even if an appeal by (former Malaysian deputy prime minister) Anwar (Ibrahim) is rejected.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Four people killed in latest violence in Central Maluku
Four people killed in latest violence in Central Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh outbreaks of violence on Tuesday left at least four people dead and a number of houses burned in the Banda Islands of Central Maluku, 300 kilometers southeast of here, reports and sources said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Domestic car sales up slightly in March
Domestic car sales up slightly in March JAKARTA (JP): Domestic sales of four-wheeled vehicles rose 3.5 percent in March to 3,448 units from 3,332 units the previous month, according to the latest report issued by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 32,500 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Residents decry gas station
Residents decry gas station JAKARTA (JP): Residents in a densely populated area in Bintara Jaya subdistrict in Bekasi are calling for the closure of a liquefied petroleum gas station, claiming it was established through collusion between its owners and city officials.Local community figure Ateh H.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Women's Day marked by demo
Women's Day marked by demo SURABAYA: Hundreds of students celebrated Kartini Day (Indonesia's Women Day) on Wednesday by staging a demonstration outside the governor's office protesting violence against women.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
I am not a 'dalang'
I am not a 'dalang' I am writing in response to Putu Wirata's article "Wayang shows art in new light" of March 26.The March 13, 1999, premier of Wayang Listrik-Tirtha Amertha featured for SD Dyatmika's Third Annual Benefit was considered a continuation of collaborative work between Shadow Light...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Bakery employee dies in fire
Bakery employee dies in fire TANGERANG (JP): A bakery shop employee in Duta Garden housing complex here was killed when fire engulfed the shop on Tuesday night.Witnesses said Gunawan, 23, was trapped when the fire broke out at about 7:30 p.m. in the building in Benda district.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
KPU registers fifty percent of eligible voters for poll
KPU registers fifty percent of eligible voters for poll JAKARTA (JP): Entering the third week of voter registration, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has registered 50 percent of the 130 million eligible voters.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
GM opens dealer in Riau
GM opens dealer in Riau JAKARTA (JP): PT General Motors Indonesia (GM Indonesia), the maker of Opel vehicles, announced the opening of PT Vinsa Indo Sejahtera, a new Opel dealer in Pekanbaru, Riau.GM Indonesia president William S.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
WB to approve social safety net loan soon
WB to approve social safety net loan soon JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank is set to approve the delayed US$600 million social safety net adjustment loan on May 18, just weeks before the June 7 general election.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
SE Asian currencies ease back on flat stock prices
SE Asian currencies ease back on flat stock prices SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies eased back against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as a fall in the yen and profit-taking on local equities dampened sentiment towards regional foreign exchange markets.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Bank Universal puts up capital
Bank Universal puts up capital JAKARTA (JP): Bank Universal announced on Wednesday that its majority shareholders, PT Astra International, has transferred Rp 477 billion (US$54.8 million) to the escrow account for the government-sponsored bank recapitalization program.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Malaysia's status upgraded
Malaysia's status upgraded KUALA LUMPUR (AP): International credit-rating agency Moody's Investors Service upgraded Malaysia's classification to "stable" today, indicating that the Southeast Asian nation was a good site for investors who wanted to buy bonds.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Autonomy bill provides for regional initiative
Autonomy bill provides for regional initiative JAKARTA (JP): The passage of the regional autonomy bill by the House of Representatives on Wednesday will not only allow a greater say for regional administrations and legislatures in managing their affairs, but also leaves room for creativity and...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Smoking in malls
Smoking in malls Over the weekend of April 17 and April 18, we happened to visit three malls in Jakarta -- Plaza Indonesia, Senayan Mall and Pondok Indah MallWhile the quality, selection and prices of the goods and services offered rivaled malls in the U.S.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Bayu Buana fights Nikko bankruptcy claim
Bayu Buana fights Nikko bankruptcy claim JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed travel company PT Bayu Buana disputed on Wednesday a bankruptcy petition filed by PT Nikko Securities Indonesia (NSI).Bayu Buana attorney Herfian of Lontoh and Kailimang law firm termed untrue Nikko's claim that his client...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Mega says no to presidential debate
Mega says no to presidential debate JAKARTA (JP): Popular politician Megawati Soekarnoputri has turned down an invitation to participate in a presidential debate, saying the event was a breach of oriental culture.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Police seek key suspect of bank robbery, bombing
Police seek key suspect of bank robbery, bombing JAKARTA (JP): Police are tracing the whereabouts of a forty- year-old man believed to be the mastermind behind the Hayam Wuruk Plaza explosion and the armed robbery attempt at the nearby Bank Central Asia (BCA) branch in West Jakarta last Thursday,...
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
East Timor peace pact signed
East Timor peace pact signed DILI, East Timor (JP): A pledge of peace was signed here on Wednesday between warring prointegration and proindependence groups. Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto and jailed independence leader Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao were among the signatories.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Zawawi awaits release decision
Zawawi awaits release decision JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta District Court on Wednesday failed to decide on a petition for the release of former head of the Jakarta Logistics Agency (Dolog Jaya) Ahmad Zawawi from Salemba Penitentiary.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
Made Wianta: Nature as an installation
Made Wianta: Nature as an installationBy Jean Couteau DENPASAR, Bali (JP): If you have been to Bali, you have probably been surprised by the way the local people sometimes treat their great trees, they dress them in colors, in honor of the spirit thought to dwell in it.
Thu, 22 Apr 1999
PBSI lets Susi and Sigit stay at center
PBSI lets Susi and Sigit stay at center JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will permit pregnant 1992 Olympic women's singles gold medalist Susi Susanti and suspended 1997 world champion men's doubles Sigit Budiarto to remain at the Indonesian Badminton Center.