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Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Parties have yet to submit their legislative candidates
Parties have yet to submit their legislative candidates JAKARTA (JP): The National Elections Committee (PPI) said on Thursday with the deadline for the registration of legislative candidates drawing near, none of the 48 parties contesting the June 7 general election had submitted their list of...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
U.S. intervention has legal precedents
U.S. intervention has legal precedentsBy Triyogo Jatmiko JAKARTA (JP): The enforcement measures against Iraq and Yugoslavia for their treatment of the Kurds and of the Albanian Kosovars respectively raises many issues concerning the legality of intervention in conflict which is essentially within...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Y2K compliance
Y2K compliance We refer to a letter from Mr. Adrianus Hiyung Tjung dated April 3, 1999, on the subject of Y2K compliance of banks in Indonesia.Standard Chartered Bank has operations in 48 countries and within its group structure offers a full range of international and domestic banking services.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 TV Series 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Profile 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Creditors approve Astra debt restructuring program
Creditors approve Astra debt restructuring program JAKARTA (JP): Bank creditors and bondholders have approved Astra International's final debt restructuring program presented early this month, the company's president said on Thursday.Rini M.S.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Official places for party flags across the capital
Official places for party flags across the capital JAKARTA (JP): Beginning on the first day of the campaign period on May 19, the capital will be adorned by flags of the 48 parties contesting the June 7 general election.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
SE Asian monies surrender gains as stocks slip back
SE Asian monies surrender gains as stocks slip back SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A sharp correction in Asian stock markets on Thursday cut away some of the gains made recently by regional currencies.In Southeast Asia, the Singapore dollar and the Thai baht both slipped back, although the Philippine peso...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Military's intelligence bodies criticized for their weakness
Military's intelligence bodies criticized for their weakness JAKARTA (JP): National Defense and Security Council (Wanhankamnas) Secretary-General Lt. Gen. Arifin Tarigan on Thursday criticized the weakness of intelligence bodies in the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
To be free, E. Timor needs Indonesia
To be free, E. Timor needs IndonesiaBy Soegio Sosrosoemarto JAKARTA (JP): If I were East Timorese, I would wholeheartedly support the struggle of East Timorese to be free, and that can be achieved only by East Timor becoming an integral part of the archipelago called Indonesia.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Free and fair polls essential, says Wolfowitz
Free and fair polls essential, says Wolfowitz JAKARTA (JP): A visiting former U.S. ambassador to Indonesia said here on Thursday free and fair elections in June would be the "absolutely essential first step" to working out the country's multidimensional problems.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Tenda Semanggi cafe hangout attracts patrons
Tenda Semanggi cafe hangout attracts patronsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Plenty of street cafes can now be found in the city. A new one called Kampung Tenda Semanggi has been added to the crowd, and is luring nightgoers by offering a different atmosphere.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Timorese need help
Timorese need help Army-sponsored militias are on the rampage in the Indonesian territory of East Timor. They are stirring up violence against independence-seeking activists and threatening to foreclose an early plebiscite by which the Timorese are to choose between autonomy and independence.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Leader must bring back nationalism
Leader must bring back nationalismFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe riots triggered by incidents related to ethnic background, religion, racial origin, and social groups which have been breaking out almost incessantly across the country are inseparable with what the New Order has done which are as follows:1.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Man tried for killing wife
Man tried for killing wife TANGERANG (JP): A 75-year-old man indicted at Tangerang District Court on Thursday for killing his wife was driven to attack her by her complaints, the prosecutor said.Asnawi said Oca Sainin slashed his wife, Risah Dogol, with a machete on the left side of her throat at...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Anwar says trial is govt ploy to win election
Anwar says trial is govt ploy to win election KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Ousted politician Anwar Ibrahim, in a statement from jail, accused the Malaysian government on Thursday of trying him on a new sodomy charge to further smear his reputation and ensure its victory in upcoming elections.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Pro-RI forces reject UN police
Pro-RI forces reject UN police JAKARTA (JP): Pro-Indonesian militia leader Jose Estavao Soares told an Australian radio station on Thursday all prointegration groups opposed a United Nations presence during August's ballot in East Timor, warning of a danger to the safety of the UN members.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Army members face assault charges
Army members face assault charges PEMALANG, Central Java: Eleven personnel of an Army battalion in Tegal will face questioning for allegedly assaulting a restaurateur here, Central Java military commander Maj. Gen. Bibit Waluyo said on Wednesday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Maintaining a many-faceted history of bilateral ties
Maintaining a many-faceted history of bilateral ties The Netherlands and Indonesia have a long history, dating back to 1596, when the first Dutch ships visited Indonesia. This 400- year relationship has taken many forms and today, the Netherlands and Indonesia enjoy close cultural and economic ties...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Indonesia amending bankruptcy law
Indonesia amending bankruptcy law JAKARTA (JP): The government is finalizing draft amendments of the 1998 law on bankruptcy to make it better able to accommodate the latest developments in business and to improve the transparency of bankruptcy proceedings, a senior official at the justice ministry...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
I vote for a well-mannered candidate
I vote for a well-mannered candidate Thank you to The Jakarta Post photographer for that masterful photograph titled Party platform which appeared on the front page of the Post's April 28 edition. In this case, a picture is, indeed, worth a thousand words.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 29, 1999: Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,390.00 8,450.00 8,390.00 8,490.00Australian dollar 1 5,478.00 5,559.30 5,453.00 5,609.00Austrian schilling 1 645.04 654.68 - -Belgian franc 1 220.03 223.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
69% of eligible voters register for polls
69% of eligible voters register for polls JAKARTA (JP): General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Rudini said on Thursday that 69 percent of eligible voters were registered for the June 7 polls, a statistic he believed disproved fears people were opposed to the event.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 29, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 0 0 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 0 7,500 Alumindo Light...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Bali Travel Mart to be held after the June 7 elections
Bali Travel Mart to be held after the June 7 elections JAKARTA (JP): Bali will host its first annual international marketing event on tourism, the Bali Travel Mart, two weeks after the June elections.The head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Luther Barrung,...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
RI-the Netherlands maintain strong, active business ties
RI-the Netherlands maintain strong, active business ties Trade and investment relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands are more than 400 years old. This long history explains the strong economic ties between both countries. Bilateral trade amounts to US$1.3 billion per year.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Unwanted exposure
Unwanted exposure I saw an advertisement for the People's Sovereignty Party (PDR) on a private television station. The advertisement shows video clips of demonstrations that were held by different groups of people. I was involved in one of the demonstrations.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
RI urged to adopt pact to fight bribery in country
RI urged to adopt pact to fight bribery in country JAKARTA (JP): Global corruption watchdog Transparency International advised the Indonesian government on Thursday to adopt its Integrity Pact to combat rampant bribery and corruption in the country.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
NEC offers high quality education to Indonesians
NEC offers high quality education to Indonesians The Netherlands Education Center (NEC) is a private, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting academic cooperation and mobility between Indonesia and the Netherlands.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Safety fund misuse to be investigated
Safety fund misuse to be investigated JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah ordered his staff on Thursday to examine alleged mismanagement in the distribution of Rp 764 million of the social safety net fund in the Karanganyar subdistrict of Central Jakarta.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Government 'loses' data on oil and gas
Government 'loses' data on oil and gas JAKARTA (JP): The government has lost 30 percent of the data file on the country's oil and gas resources collected by contractors during exploration and exploitation activities, a data management company said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Inco reports loss of US$2.1m
Inco reports loss of US$2.1m JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed nickel producer PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced on Thursday a net loss of US$2.1 million for the first quarter to March.Company president and chief executive officer Rumengan Musu said in a statement the loss was caused...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
PDAM Jaya employees rally at embassies
PDAM Jaya employees rally at embassies JAKARTA (JP): At least 300 employees of city tap water company PDAM Jaya rallied at the British and French embassies on Thursday to draw attention to their dispute with the company's foreign partners from the two countries.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Amien is the preffered presidential candidate
Amien is the preffered presidential candidate JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Amien Rais tops the list of the 20 most popular prospective presidential candidates, winning the support of 22.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Antimonopoly law applicable: YLKI
Antimonopoly law applicable: YLKI JAKARTA (JP): Analysts said on Thursday the new antimonopoly law, despite its many shortcomings, should be welcomed because it was badly needed to ensure fair competition in the market.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
IBRA to control US$10.4b in fixed assets by June
IBRA to control US$10.4b in fixed assets by June JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects all US$10.4 billion worth of fixed assets pledged by conglomerates to repay debts, to be transferred to the government's holding company by June.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Surveillance plan can help ASEAN resist new crisis
Surveillance plan can help ASEAN resist new crisis MANILA (AFP): There is no bullet-proof shield from future financial crises, but a peer-based monitoring mechanism set up this year could help Southeast Asia withstand any new turmoil, experts said Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Bomb explodes, ABRI gets the blame
Bomb explodes, ABRI gets the blameFrom Rakyat MerdekaWith increased political activities now, the people tend to accuse the Armed Forces (ABRI) to be behind each of the series of incidents.I am reminded of the Javanese saying Gupak pulut ora mangan nangkane, the tenor of which is: "You get the...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Restructuring of largest debtors delayed
Restructuring of largest debtors delayed JAKARTA (JP): The government will not be able to complete a loan restructuring agreement with the 20 largest corporate debtors of state banks by the April 30 deadline, as promised to the IMF, chairman of the Jakarta Initiative taskforce Yusuf Anwar said on...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Witnesses of Ciamis killing spree threatened
Witnesses of Ciamis killing spree threatened JAKARTA (JP): The independent Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) said here on Thursday witnesses of the recent killing spree in Ciamis had been threatened by security personnel not to disclose details of the violence.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
EU emergency aid for Maluku
EU emergency aid for Maluku JAKARTA: The European Parliament, which holds its plenary session in Strasbourg, France, next week, will most likely pass a resolution to immediately send emergency aid to the victims of violent clashes on Kai islands in Maluku province, Janssen L.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Homemade explosives confiscated
Homemade explosives confiscated JAKARTA (JP): The city police have arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the production of homemade explosives at a house in Bogor's Caringin district, a source said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Justice Party speaks out against discrimination
Justice Party speaks out against discrimination JAKARTA (JP): The Justice Party (PK) asserted on Thursday that Indonesia would prosper if it did away with discrimination and gave responsibility to those with the most talent, regardless of their religious or racial background.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Residents clash with Royal Sentul security guards
Residents clash with Royal Sentul security guards JAKARTA (JP): Villagers from Sumur Batu in Cibarengkok subdistrict in Bogor clashed with security guards of a housing estate developer over a land dispute on Wednesday.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
SCB seizes Asia opportunitie
SCB seizes Asia opportunitie SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): With its recent deals in Thailand and Indonesia, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) is grasping a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to buy into Asia's domestic banking sector, according to Kai Nargolwala, the bank's head of corporate and institutional...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
ASEAN economies bottom out
ASEAN economies bottom out MANILA, Philippines (AP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' crisis-hit economies are all showing signs of hitting bottom, a senior official said Thursday.Suthad Setboonsarng, ASEAN's deputy secretary general, said an economic forecast by a monitoring group set...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Gang robs fertilizer
Gang robs fertilizer PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A gang of thieves robbed four tons of fertilizer belonging to a distributor, PT Pandagaran, in Banyumas, near here at dawn on Thursday.Security guards of the company Mihardjo and Warsiman, said the robbers removed all the fertilizer when they went out...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sketch Exhibition: Sketsa Australia by Jerry T, at Australian Embassy Gallery, Kuningan, South Jakarta, April 30 to May 14. * Painting Exhibition: Generasi Milenium by Achmad Syahri, Andi Suandi, Bambang Sutrisno, Dumas Indra, Sahat Simatupang, Yaqub Elka, at...
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Jakarta's jazz revival can start with this band
Jakarta's jazz revival can start with this bandBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): It may seem slow, but jazz music is gradually resuming its existence in the Indonesian music scene. Proof of that is jazz band Simak Dialog, which will perform at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Saturday (May 1).
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Pelti juniors for Czech training
Pelti juniors for Czech training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) plans to send six junior players in mid-May to train in Brno, the Czech Republic, before competing in a number of tournaments in Europe.
Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Rahardi wants 11 golds from pool
Rahardi wants 11 golds from pool JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) Rahardi Ramelan expressed confidence that Indonesia's swimmers could maintain their supremacy, predicting at least 11 gold medals in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in...