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Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Commercial Court's decision criticized
Commercial Court's decision criticized JAKARTA (JP): Creditors lodged a protest on Thursday over the Jakarta Commercial Court's decision to grant a three-month suspension of payment to PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera without their prior consent."It is totally beyond imagination.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Marzuki replaces chief corruption prosecutor
Marzuki replaces chief corruption prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman has replaced Chairul Imam as his chief corruption prosecutor only a week after the latter imposed a city arrest status on former president Soeharto.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
No interference in Aceh People's Congress: Minister
No interference in Aceh People's Congress: Minister BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad assured on Thursday the government's neutrality in the long-awaited Aceh People's Congress (KRA) slated to be held in mid-May.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Relocated vendors say new site a business liability
Relocated vendors say new site a business liability JAKARTA (JP): Former vendors of Taman Puring market complained on Friday there were poor prospects at their new designated site on Jl. Ciputat Raya in South Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Hope for improvement
Hope for improvement Like everyone else, teachers must make a living in order for them and their families to be able to survive. Hence, the waves of protest which they staged in Jakarta and elsewhere in the country in the past few days must be seen as a legitimate part of their inalienable...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Martial arts trend in fitness industry
Martial arts trend in fitness industry JAKARTA (JP): Martial arts, the new trend in the fitness industry, was the hot topic at the fourth Reebok Innovasia fitness convention at Manggala Wanabhakti on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Hunt on for three men in three robbery-murders
Hunt on for three men in three robbery-murders JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi and West Jakarta Police detectives were searching for murder suspects on Good Friday in connection with the killings of a woman and two men in three separate robberies on Thursday and Friday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
New consumer protection law
New consumer protection law I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on April 16, 2000, titled New law boosts consumer's position.Everyone will agree that consumers in Indonesia need to be (better) protected. Is the new law going to help? I don't think so.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Gender discrimination
Gender discrimination In response to Dewi Anggraeni's comments about my article on mixed marriages (The Jakarta Post, April 18, 2000, On mixed marriage) in Indonesia, I would suggest that she has missed the point of the article completely.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Toyota Astra opens new Rp 500 billion plant
Toyota Astra opens new Rp 500 billion plant JAKARTA (JP): Car manufacturer PT Toyota Astra Motors inaugurated on Thursday its Rp 500 billion (US$64 million) plant located in Karawang, West Java.Toyota Astra president Rudyanto Hardjanto said the preparations for the construction of the plant, its...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Court set to rule on Sumi Asih next week
Court set to rule on Sumi Asih next week JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court will decide next week whether or not to accept the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) bankruptcy claim against palm oil processor PT Sumi Asih.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Aswan, Elias enter top eight in individual kata
Aswan, Elias enter top eight in individual kata NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesians Aswan Ali and Elias Tande cruised into the quarterfinals of the men's individual kata event in the 7th Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation (SKIF) World Championship here.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Amien, President resolve differences
Amien, President resolve differences JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais claimed that he and President Abdurrahman Wahid buried the hatchet while promising to remain critical of each other.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Japan plans multilateral currency pact in Asia
Japan plans multilateral currency pact in Asia TOKYO (AFP): Japan plans to propose a multilateral currency swap pact worth tens of billions of dollars with its Asian partners to guard against future currency crises, a newspaper said Friday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
What is brooding in the air?
What is brooding in the air? What will August be like for President Abdurrahman Wahid? Will it be a mere routine of the annual president's accountability speech to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) or an impeachment-like process? Everybody has been touching on the subject on almost every...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
President to visit Australia to mend ties in May
President to visit Australia to mend ties in May JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will visit Australia next month to have talks with Prime Minister John Howard in an apparent move to mend the deteriorating relationship between the two countries.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
RP plane crash destroys whole families, futures
RP plane crash destroys whole families, futuresBy Jim Gomez DAVAO, Philippines (AP): Luisa Hall, a college professor, took Air Philippines flight 541 to southern Davao city with her Australian husband, Martin, and two daughters to attend her mother's birthday, a brother's wedding and her youngest...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Sutiyoso denies hiring Pemuda Pancasila
Sutiyoso denies hiring Pemuda Pancasila JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso denied on Thursday that he had ordered members of the Pemuda Pancasila (PP) youth organization to help takeover the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27, 1996.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Seven Thai fishermen jailed
Seven Thai fishermen jailed SURABAYA: Surabaya district court sentenced seven Thai fishermen on Thursday to four months in jail for illegally fishing in the Java Sea.The fishermen, identified as Wan Chai, Chieng Aphan, Sombat Tit Chom, Somsak Compo, Narung Panpet, Prayun Pra Pwat and Peechar Sion,...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Man stabbed to death in robbery
Man stabbed to death in robbery JAKARTA (JP): A 28-year-old man, Ronny Andarwanta, died on the way to hospital from a stab wound he received in a robbery last Wednesday night on Jl. Benyamin Sueb in North Jakarta, the victim's wife said on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
More on mixed marriage
More on mixed marriage It was rather puzzling to read the comment of Dewi Anggraeni (The Jakarta Post, April 18, 2000) on the article titled Discrimination and mixed marriages written by Martin Jenkins on April 14, 2000.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Government vows to recapitalize Bank Bali
Government vows to recapitalize Bank Bali JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday it would recapitalize Bank Bali to avoid a massive lay off of the bank's 6,000 employees and to help accelerate the recovery of the country's crisis-hit economy, according to Bank Indonesia deputy governor...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 20, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,430.00 8,430.00Australian dollar 1 4,430.51 5,031.02Austrian schilling 1 508.10 576.73Belgian franc 1 173.32 196.73Brunei dollar 1 4,378.06 4,970.23Canadian dollar 1 5,033.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
City Planning Agency chief to be queried over permits
City Planning Agency chief to be queried over permits JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's Commission D on public works, environment and development affairs will soon summon the head of the City Planning Agency, Ahmadin Ahmad, for issuing two different permits to construct a three-story shopping...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Investigators yet to find cause of RP crash
Investigators yet to find cause of RP crash MANILA (AP): Rescue teams have recovered the remains of 128 of the 131 people on board an Air Philippines jet which crashed on a resort island in the southern Philippines, the airline said on Friday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
On impeaching the president
On impeaching the presidentBy M. Fajrul Falaakh JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has been heavily criticized in recent weeks, especially for his idea to revoke a 24-year-old ban on communism.As the ban is sanctioned by the 1966 decree of the People's Consultative Assembly, it is not under...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Former forestry minister questioned over graft case
Former forestry minister questioned over graft case JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of forestry and plantations Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo was questioned on Thursday at the Attorney General's Office in connection with timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan's alleged corruption cases.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
S'pore key exports rise 17%
S'pore key exports rise 17% SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's key non-oil domestic exports rose 17.1 percent in March from a year ago to S$9.76 billion (US$5.74 billion), boosted by strong demand for selected telecom and non- electronic products, the government said Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
11 banks to help debt restructuring
11 banks to help debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has appointed 11 foreign and local banks to assist it in restructuring some Rp 6.7 trillion (US$875.82 million) in bank nonperforming loans, according to a senior executive of the agency.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
PT Dharma Samudra expects higher sales
PT Dharma Samudra expects higher sales JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries Tbk (DSFI), a seafood processing company, expects a sharp increase in sales this year due a projected surge in export orders, a company executive said on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Fans sign support for shuttlers
Fans sign support for shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Care Society will collect signatures from badminton fans on Sunday at 6 a.m. at the ringroad outside Senayan Madya Stadium.A release from the society said people would sign two banners to help support shuttlers taking part in the Thomas...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
The unique side of city's old churches
The unique side of city's old churchesBy Ida Indawati Khouw In commemoration of the Easter Day on Apr. 23, the serial on old and protected buildings in Jakarta will be focused on old churches. This is the 35th item of a series of articles, published every Saturday in The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
National Library collection turning into dust: Dutch expert
National Library collection turning into dust: Dutch expert JAKARTA (JP): About 75 percent of the collections of old books and manuscripts at the National Library in Central Jakarta are in such bad condition that they need immediate restoration, a Dutch expert said on Tuesday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
First Lady visits Yogyakarta market
First Lady visits Yogyakarta market YOGYAKARTA (JP): As part of commemorations marking Kartini Day, First Lady Shinta Nuriyah Abdurrahman Wahid made an impromptu visit to Beringhardjo market in Yogyakarta on Friday to hold friendly dialogs with women vendors and coolies.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Indocement books profit
Indocement books profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cementmaker PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa announced on Friday a net consolidated income of Rp 523.4 billion (US$67 million) for 1999, a reversal from a net loss of Rp 634.1 billion the previous year.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Agape by Filipino artist Ramon J. Tongko Sr. at the lobby of The World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta (Phone: 5211320), until April 28.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Residents protest over compensation
Residents protest over compensation JAKARTA (JP): Thirty residents of North Koja district, North Jakarta, protested outside City Council on Thursday to demand higher compensation for their land, which was acquired in 1994 for the construction of a 375-hectare asphalt plot for freight containers.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
'Wayang suket': A hilarious contemporary art form
'Wayang suket': A hilarious contemporary art form JAKARTA (JP): A scene of simplicity predominated the stage. The hall at the Japanese Cultural Center was halved for the wayang suket (straw puppet) and for the audience.Pieces of straw were all over the stage.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Military prosecutors say Agus trial right thing to do
Military prosecutors say Agus trial right thing to do JAKARTA (JP): Military prosecutors defended on Thursday their right to prosecute Army Second Lt. Agus Isrok over his alleged possession and trafficking of drugs last August.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Indosat has new boss amid political parties' intervention
Indosat has new boss amid political parties' intervention JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed international telephone operator PT Indosat approved on Thursday the appointment of Hari Kartana as new company president amid reports of intervention by political parties.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Soldiers accused of extortion
Soldiers accused of extortion JAKARTA (JP): Logging companies in Sorong, Irian Jaya, have accused members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) of practicing extortion by using regional military commander Col. TH Sinambela's name, Antara reported on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo denies kidnapping allegations in Aceh
Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo denies kidnapping allegations in Aceh DENPASAR, Bali (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo strongly denied allegations that his men based in Aceh kidnapped innocent civilians as has been recently alleged by some families to the Commission for Missing Persons and...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Fist lady gives award to mother of missing activist
Fist lady gives award to mother of missing activist JAKARTA (JP): First Lady Sinta Nuriyah Abdurrahman Wahid honored the courage and sacrifice of women victims of political intrigue on Friday as she presented an award to Toeti Koto, the mother of missing Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Lawyer accuses police of coercion
Lawyer accuses police of coercion JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer recently lodged a complaint with Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi in connection with Tangerang Police detectives alleged use of threats to coerce five men into admitting to a crime they did not commit.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Karpov aims to win JAPFA Classic tour
Karpov aims to win JAPFA Classic tour DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Chess legend and former world champion Grand Master (GM) Anatoly Karpov aims to win the US$56,500 JAPFA Classic International Chess Tournament in Sanur, Bali, from April 22 to May 2.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Ban PKI, not communist ideology: Abdurrahman
Ban PKI, not communist ideology: Abdurrahman KLATEN, Central Java: President Abdurrahman Wahid rebuked criticism of his support for the revocation of MPRS Decree No. 25/1965, saying Communist political parties should be banned not the ideology."I need to put this in the correct perspective.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
KL tells U.S. not to interfere
KL tells U.S. not to interfere KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia told the United States on Friday that it had no right to interfere in the government's handling of weekend protests by supporters of ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim.U.S.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
FM Alwi Shihab arrives in Iran
FM Alwi Shihab arrives in Iran TEHRAN (AFP): Indonesia's foreign minister arrived here on Friday for talks aimed at securing Iran's participation in an upcoming meeting in Jakarta on investment in Indonesia, state radio reported.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Poetry, national trauma and dialog on democracy
Poetry, national trauma and dialog on democracyBy Garin Nugroho JAKARTA (JP): "After the collapse of the Berlin Wall, a domino-theory-based wave of turmoils and crises will appear in multicultural countries sustaining historical wounds as a result of authoritarian regimes.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
TNI begins to reassess its role, plans action
TNI begins to reassess its role, plans action JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) began on Wednesday a two-day leadership meeting focused on examining the military's new role in the wake of massive public demands to forgo its sociopolitical function.TNI chief Adm. Widodo A.S.