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Fri, 19 May 2000
Government and IMF sign letter of intent
Government and IMF sign letter of intent JAKARTA (JP): The government finally signed on Wednesday a new letter of intent (LoI) with the International Monetary Fund to pave the way for the release of a US$400 million loan early next month.
Fri, 19 May 2000
Governor rejects police's proposal for more funds
Governor rejects police's proposal for more funds JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Wednesday the possibility of granting more money to the city police for additional operational expenditures.
Fri, 19 May 2000
Jatis plans JV in Malaysia
Jatis plans JV in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): PT Jatis, a local company providing information technology service, said on Wednesday that it planned to establish a joint venture company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Wiranto grilled for 7 hours over Timor violence
Wiranto grilled for 7 hours over Timor violence JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto said he was relieved to "spell out the truth" of last year's violence in East Timor while being interrogated on Tuesday by a special Attorney General's Office investigative team.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Mangunwijaya's wealth in dispute
Mangunwijaya's wealth in dispute SLEMAN, Yogyakarta : The death of well-known social activist and Catholic priest Y.B. Mangunwijaya last year has been followed by legal wrangling between the church and six of his 11 children.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Quo vadis RI?
Quo vadis RI?From Forum KeadilanFollowing President Abdurrahman Wahid's proposal to lift MPRS Decree No. XXV/1966 banning the propagation of communism because it is considered a violation of human rights and democracy, a question arises: Quo vadis the Indonesian nation?Democracy does not...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Mahaka SM loses out again in ABC Champions Cup
Mahaka SM loses out again in ABC Champions Cup JAKARTA (JP): Mahaka Satria Muda of Jakarta was forced to head home early after its loss to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia in a group B match in the ABC Champions Cup at Ghazir Club Court in Beirut, Lebanon.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Inco, Antam operate normally
Inco, Antam operate normally SYDNEY (Dow Jones): Nickel operations at PT International Nickel Indonesia Tbk and PT Aneka Tambang on Sulawesi island, Indonesia, weren't affected by a strong earthquake that hit the island Monday, officials with the two companies told Dow Jones Newswires by telephone.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Fresh violence erupts in Ambon, two dead
Fresh violence erupts in Ambon, two dead AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fresh clashes flared up here on Tuesday following a car accident in which a teenager in Paso subdistrict was killed.The violence, which was continuing as of 8 p.m. local time, has left two people killed and 11 others injured.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Man detained for killing father
Man detained for killing father JAKARTA (JP): An officer said the Cipayung Police arrested a secondhand goods vendor on Tuesday morning for killing his father during a family dispute.East Jakarta Police chief of detectives Capt.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Goindo's e-commerce service
Goindo's e-commerce service JAKARTA (JP): Internet company PT Goindo.net introduced on Tuesday its new e-commerce services for businesses wishing to expand on the Internet.The new services facilitate transactions from one business to another (B2B) as well as from business to customers (B2C)Goindo...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Indonesian telecommunications need a paradigm shift
Indonesian telecommunications need a paradigm shiftBy Zatni Arbi If the world were a perfect place, W.W. Rostow's theory of development stages might not have looked so ridiculous after all. The fruit of development would have trickled down to the masses, and our social and economic pictures would...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Rioting erupts in Semarang
Rioting erupts in Semarang SEMARANG, Central Java: Hundreds of people ran amok in the Tawang Mas area here on Tuesday morning, vandalizing a cinema in the Semarang Recreation and Exhibition Center.The reasons for the riot remain sketchy, but it is believed to have been triggered by local people's...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Telkom, Amex issue joint card
Telkom, Amex issue joint card JAKARTA (JP): American Express Travel Related Services (TSR) and PT Telkom will soon launch their co-brand credit card, offering a range of benefits to the latter's subscribers.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Police to close unregistered clinics
Police to close unregistered clinics JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police will close down nine unregistered maternity clinics operating illegally in the area, an officer said on Tuesday.Police detectives chief Capt.
Wed, 17 May 2000
No paper
No paper In observance of the Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday. The Post will appear again on Friday. -- Publisher
Wed, 17 May 2000
Two broking firms suspended
Two broking firms suspended JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) temporarily suspended on Tuesday the operations of two securities companies, PT Sekuritas Namalatu Ronesina and PT Intifikasa Securindo, due to alleged market manipulation.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Siemens a pacesetter in mobile data in Indonesia
Siemens a pacesetter in mobile data in Indonesia Cellular communications and data transmission have been flourishing issues. The growth rate of cell-phone users has reached significant figures in recent years, so that by the end of this year half billion people worldwide will be using mobile cell...
Wed, 17 May 2000
'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo
'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) deputy chairman Theo Syafei threatened to dismiss party members who join splinter group "Poros Indonesia" and pursue policies contrary to the party.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Forkot demands release of three arrested friends
Forkot demands release of three arrested friends JAKARTA (JP): With dozens of teenage street children marching in front of them, some 200 members of the City Forum (Forkot) university students group rallied on Tuesday outside the Jakarta Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, demanding the release...
Wed, 17 May 2000
After Geneva, what next?
After Geneva, what next? It is obvious that many politicians in Jakarta are not content to let the ink dry on the joint understanding which the government signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva last week.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Hands-free means radiation-free?
Hands-free means radiation-free? JAKARTA (JP): The booming trade of mobile cellphone always sparks controversy. The latest issue over cellphones, which are now used by about one billion people, is whether hands-free kits also emit radiation to the brain.
Wed, 17 May 2000
GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts
GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts have unanimously disagreed with the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) over its extremely low 1.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2000.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Aceh: More challenges from Geneva
Aceh: More challenges from GenevaBy Aboeprijadi Santoso GENEVA (JP): It is a breathing space in what could become a long journey toward a final solution for Aceh. The agreement signed by the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva last Friday (May 12), marks President...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Telkomsel: providing new technology as it happens
Telkomsel: providing new technology as it happens Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications provider PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) has proven itself a leading operator since its establishment five years ago, with a market share of 47 percent nationwide.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Money puts legislation program on hold
Money puts legislation program on hold JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is now exercising its political function far better than its predecessors, but it fares little better when it comes to its legislation program -- because of a lack of money.
Wed, 17 May 2000
JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final
JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final JAKARTA (JP): JAPFA chess team will face Bali Jeff on Wednesday in the final of the Indonesian Chess League 2000 at the Novotel, Surabaya.JAPFA, who hired Grand Master (GM) Alex Wojkiewicz of Poland and GM Darryl Johansen of Australia for this event, narrowly...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Performances* Concerts, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333): Midas Ensemble by Clara de Vries, Gerard Zuyderhoff, Steven Faber, 7:30 p.m., May 19. Quirine Viersen, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 29.
Wed, 17 May 2000
PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter
PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter BANDUNG (JP): Pikiran Rakyat daily plans to file a lawsuit against the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Purwakarta on Monday after an internal dispute between party members led to an assault on a reporter.Chief editor H. AM.
Wed, 17 May 2000
The World Bank in Indonesia: What else to be done?
The World Bank in Indonesia: What else to be done? This is the second of two articles based on a presentation by Indonesia's World Bank Country Director, Mark Baird, at a seminar on Indonesia's recovery held by the Kapital business tabloid in Jakarta on May 11.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Asian currencies mostly lower ahead of likely U.S. rate hike
Asian currencies mostly lower ahead of likely U.S. rate hike SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly lower late Tuesday in quiet trade ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve.The Indonesian rupiah was slightly weaker, but well above its intraday low.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare
Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare JAKARTA (JP): Internal reforms now underway will allow the Army to raise trust funds for use in improving the welfare of its personnel, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Cable Modem: New media to surf Internet world
Cable Modem: New media to surf Internet world Perhaps the cable network is not well known in Indonesia, but a cable network with a background from CATV network is very popular in the United States and Europe to deliver high speed Internet access with cable modem.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan
Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Akbar Tandjung dismissed the Supreme Advisory Council's proposal for the appointment of a first minister to assist the President on the grounds that it violated the 1945 Constitution and would only increase political instability...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence
Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid breakfasted at Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday in a clear attempt at refuting rumors of worsening relations with her.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Back to future: SE Asian stock collapse?
Back to future: SE Asian stock collapse?By Joshua Kurlantzick BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's stock exchange is rapidly falling through the floor, triggering fears in Southeast Asia that the region is heading towards another economic crisis, analysts said Monday.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Support for PKB?
Support for PKB?From PanjiStatements by President Abdurrahman Wahid published in various print media have confused me. Many of his statements are not in compliance with the 1945 Constitution and the state ideology of Pancasila.
Wed, 17 May 2000
It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e'
It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e' JAKARTA (JP): One of my grand aunts enthusiastically showed me her new PC set, saying that she could now browse the Internet and "more importantly, I can send e-mails to my children and grandchildren and receive m-mails from them.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning
Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of participants of two training programs held at Bumi Karsa Hotel in South Jakarta and at least two staff members of the hotel were rushed to the hotel's clinic and nearby hospitals after suffering nausea and vomiting.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Kodak clarifies
Kodak clarifies I refer to Daripin Wongso's letter Not a pretty picture (The Jakarta Post, May 13, 2000). We would like to clarify certain points that were raised by the writer.MacIndo is the authorized distributor of Kodak digital cameras.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Fund raising
Fund raisingFrom Media IndonesiaOn Jl. Jembatan Besi II, Tambora, a mosque is being built. The construction of this mosque has been going on for a year or so. However, a shortage of funds has made the committee get its people to collect contributions from the community and from passersby by placing...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid
Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid BOGOR (JP): Officials revealed on Tuesday a shortfall in the amount of food aid for victims of a May 8 aftershock at Kampung Cileuksa Lebak, Jasinga district.Village chief Ade Ruhandi said the victims were supposed to receive five tons of rice, 100 kilograms of...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May. 16, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 725 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 350 -50 420,500 Alakasa Industrindo 1,000 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 -25...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Remember sweet old days at the Oen
Remember sweet old days at the OenBy Budi Sardjono MALANG, East Java (JP): A restaurant may be able to retain its original cuisine for one generation at the most, so the theory goes. As an additional note, this rule of thumb applies if the restaurant serves specialties that no other restaurant does.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates
Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase the rates of fixed- line and cellular telephone services by 21 percent and 41 percent respectively some time in June, to meet rising telecommunication costs.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Government not broker in islets lease plan
Government not broker in islets lease plan MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Minister of Maritime Exploration Sarwono Kusumaatmadja resisted on Tuesday the mounting criticism against the government's plan to lease islands to investors, saying his office would not act as a broker in the business.
Wed, 17 May 2000
IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent
IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted 10 groups of financial institutions as the servicing agent to help in restructuring Rp 5.42 trillion (US$634.66 million) in bank nonperforming loans (NPLs).
Wed, 17 May 2000
Police ask for more fund from city administration
Police ask for more fund from city administration JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi asked the city administration on Tuesday to increase the allocated budget for city police because the annual budget was too small to finance police operations and activities.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Excelcomindo Pratama (Pro-XL), a major cell-phone player
Excelcomindo Pratama (Pro-XL), a major cell-phone player Some people use their cellular phone occasionally, while others use theirs a lot. Whereas the communications requirements of large multinational corporations are perhaps even more diverse than an individual's.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah
Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has instructed finance minister Bambang Sudibyo to ask state banks to buy rupiah in a bid to shore up the falling currency.Abdurrahman reiterated on Tuesday that the current weakening of the rupiah against the U.S.