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Sun, 14 May 2000
Ex-truck driver finds success with ceramic handicrafts
Ex-truck driver finds success with ceramic handicraftsBy P.J. Leo JAKARTA (JP): His experiments in crafting dolphins and ashtrays from fiberglass inspired Maskuri, a 43-year-old native of Tegal, Central Java, to start his own handicraft business in the slum of Cipinang Besar Selatan, East Jakarta.
Sun, 14 May 2000
Remembering at least once a year that mothers are special
Remembering at least once a year that mothers are specialBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Rena does not know why she loves her mother, she just does. "Very, very much," says the tiny tot. Asep, 19, a Sundanese from a poor rural family of seven, works as a house boy in a Jakarta home.
Sun, 14 May 2000
Aceh defendants may get between 6 and 10 years in jail
Aceh defendants may get between 6 and 10 years in jail BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): State prosecutors demanded on Saturday prison terms of between six and 10 years for 24 soldiers and a civilian on trial for the killings at an Islamic boarding school in West Aceh last year.
Sun, 14 May 2000
Kostrad members attack police HQ
Kostrad members attack police HQ MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The provincial police headquarters was attacked by a group of men believed to be members of the Army's Strategic Army Reserves Command (Kostrad) on Saturday.
Sun, 14 May 2000
Sapardi still content to play with words
Sapardi still content to play with wordsBy Chris Brummitt JAKARTA (JP): At the age of 17, Sapardi Djoko Damono left behind a childhood spent playing in the shadows cast by Surakarta's royal court and moved to a village on the outskirts of town. And became a poet.
Sat, 13 May 2000
RP food industry plans to ban Aussie products
RP food industry plans to ban Aussie products MANILA (Dow Jones): The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. said Friday it is set to boycott all food and live animal imports from Australia, but didn't say when it would start the boycott.
Sat, 13 May 2000
EU upgrades its mission in Indonesia
EU upgrades its mission in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The European Commission has upgraded the official designation of its diplomatic mission in Indonesia from a representation to a delegation.In a statement here on Friday, the commission said the change took effect on Tuesday, coinciding with the...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Bogus reporter taken to cop station
Bogus reporter taken to cop station SURABAYA: A meeting between 23 businessmen from Hong Kong and East Java Governor Imam Utomo on Friday not only attracted the attention of accredited journalists but also a bogus reporter.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Check and checkmate
Check and checkmate First of all, we are lucky to have a President like Gus Dur. Why? Indonesia has been "dying" since we were hit by the monetary crisis years ago. Common sense says there is no cure to this crisis.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Two cents worth
Two cents worth The rebuke the Parking Management Agency of Jakarta has addressed to private parking management companies violating the provision on parking rates, reflects the inability of the city administration to manage private parking affairs.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Indonesia, GAM sign peace agreement
Indonesia, GAM sign peace agreement JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of the Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed a Joint Understanding on Humanitarian Pause on Friday in Davos, Switzerland, which could pave the way for permanent peace in the restive province of Aceh.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 12, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 725 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 425 25 1,046,000 Alakasa Industrindo 1,000 -175 18,500 Alfa Retailindo...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Luxury imported cars dominate automotive expo
Luxury imported cars dominate automotive expo JAKARTA (JP): Expensive cars are dominating the automotive show currently being held at the Jakarta Convention Center as local demand at the high end of the market is growing.
Sat, 13 May 2000
IBRA not involved in Bank Bali scandal: Glenn
IBRA not involved in Bank Bali scandal: Glenn JAKARTA (JP): Former chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Glenn M.S. Yusuf testified on Thursday that the agency was not involved in a January 1999 cessie contract between factoring firm PT Era Giat Prima (EGP) and Bank Bali.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Acehnese pray for lasting peace accord
Acehnese pray for lasting peace accord BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Thousands of Acehnese thronged mosques and schools on Friday to pray for the success of a peace accord being signed in Geneva between separatist rebels and the government.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Government blames politicians, media on rupiah's slide
Government blames politicians, media on rupiah's slide JAKARTA (JP): Acting Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs Surjadi Soedirja blasted certain political leaders and the media on Friday for creating a tense political atmosphere; one that has, in his opinion, contributed to the...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 12, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,980.00 8,980.00Australian dollar 1 4,631.59 5,216.48Austrian schilling 1 523.44 589.23Belgian franc 1 178.55 200.99Brunei dollar 1 4,618.06 5,199.77Canadian dollar 1 5,364.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Roberts' movie shines at local cinemas
Roberts' movie shines at local cinemas JAKARTA (JP): A young innocent tries to experience life outside the walls of his orphanage, while an unlikely legal crusader storms through legal bureaucracies and snobbish lawyers.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Zarina remains tightlipped over her pregnancy
Zarina remains tightlipped over her pregnancy JAKARTA (JP): Very much affected by televised gossip of Zarina Mirafsur's pregnancy, dozens of print and television journalists thronged the West Jakarta District Court on Friday to search for the truth and check out the former actress' physical...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Rupiah breaches 8,500 level against dollar in panic selling
Rupiah breaches 8,500 level against dollar in panic selling JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued falling on Friday, breaking through the 8,500 mark against the US dollar as investors remained concerned over the future of the country's economy and the prospect of a hike in U.S. interest rates.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Commemoration of 1998 shooting marred by clash
Commemoration of 1998 shooting marred by clash JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of university students taking part in a commemoration of the May 12, 1998 fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students clashed with security personnel while rallying near the residence of former president Soeharto on...
Sat, 13 May 2000
A tale of an amateur's work on Tugu history
A tale of an amateur's work on Tugu history JAKARTA (JP): Writing the history of ethnic groups is not only the domain of academicians.Amateurs can also do the work, just as housewife Frieda Manusama-Moniaga has proven with her work on the old Tugu "Black Portuguese" community here.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Not a pretty picture
Not a pretty picture I bought a Kodak DC 240 digital camera about nine months ago (it is still under warranty) from one of PT Macindo dealers in Indonesia. I brought the camera in for servicing to PT Macindo on March 6, 2000.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Local pop singers's fees in the stratosphere
Local pop singers's fees in the stratosphereBy Endi Aras JAKARTA (JP): Showbiz means money and glitter. You only need to have good looks, a good voice and a good slice of luck to be on the way to becoming a millionaire.So says Krisdayanti, one of Indonesia's top female singers.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Parking rate policy needs 'sorting out'
Parking rate policy needs 'sorting out' The Jakarta city administration is involved in a dispute over parking fees with private parking operators, with the former threatening to close down the booths and equipment of defiant operators on May 22, allowing private vehicles to park for free.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Council chairman rejects summons
Council chairman rejects summons TANGERANG (JP): Calling the allegations baseless, ousted chairman of Tangerang Council Gian Sugiharto decided on Friday not to meet the police summons to testify over his alleged involvement in a mob attack on the council building on April 24.
Sat, 13 May 2000
S. Korea dishonors host Malaysia 3-2 in Thomas Cup
S. Korea dishonors host Malaysia 3-2 in Thomas CupBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Host and runner-up Malaysia suffered a humiliating 2-3 defeat to South Korea before a home crowd at the Thomas Cup championships in Putra Indoor Stadium here on Friday.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Highlanders will gather here again after two year absence
Highlanders will gather here again after two year absence JAKARTA (JP): Organizers of this year's Jakarta Highland Gathering estimated that some 10,000 people will attend the event at Pelita Harapan School compound Lippo Karawaci, a 30 minute drive west from Jakarta.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Reflections for May
Reflections for May Time, it is said, heals all wounds.That, perhaps, is why only two years to the day after the event, only a few Indonesians seem to remember what could easily be the most traumatic episode this country has gone through in recent history.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Authorities to set up team to monitor parking operators
Authorities to set up team to monitor parking operators JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to enforce the new city ordinance on parking fees, the city administration will set up a second special team to monitor defiant private parking operators and close operations not in compliance an official said on...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Anglican church speaks of history
Anglican church speaks of historyBy Ida Indawati Khouw Most people are probably unaware that the Anglican church on Jl. Ridwan Rais in Central Jakarta once housed the first English- speaking institution in Indonesia.
Sat, 13 May 2000
TNI reshuffle rumors downplayed
TNI reshuffle rumors downplayed JAKARTA (JP): Amid speculation over a possible reshuffle in the Indonesian Military (TNI), President Abdurrahman Wahid unexpectedly summoned on Friday morning several senior officers.
Sat, 13 May 2000
President to open ulemas congress
President to open ulemas congress SEMARANG: Some 300 ulemas from Yogyakarta and Central Java will attend a congress here which will be opened by President Abdurrahman Wahid on Saturday.Spokesman for the provincial administration Soetrisno said on Friday that the four-day congress was aimed at...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Authorities arranges plans for departure of jihad force
Authorities arranges plans for departure of jihad force AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku authorities on Friday were already making plans to find the most expeditious way of transporting over 1,200 members of Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah out of the province.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Asian monies under pressure because of rupiah's slide
Asian monies under pressure because of rupiah's slide SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah continued to weaken Friday on a series of misstatements by senior policymakers, putting pressure on currencies in other Asian markets.In late trading Friday, the U.S.
Sat, 13 May 2000
PKB, axis force say allegation of treason 'baseless'
PKB, axis force say allegation of treason 'baseless' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's National Awakening Party (PKB) and a coalition of Muslim-oriented parties called the axis force played down on Friday a plot linked to People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais to undermine the...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Indonesia hopes for survival in Uber Cup tie
Indonesia hopes for survival in Uber Cup tie KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Indonesia Uber Cup team hopes to survive in the upcoming match against Denmark on Saturday in the Thomas and Uber Cup championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Angelique qualifies for Jr French Open
Angelique qualifies for Jr French Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's girls player Angelique Widjaja qualifies for the junior singles main draw of the French Open, given her world ranking of 38.Indonesia has qualified many girl players for the prestigious tournament, but only few of them, including...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Private Expressions 2000, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang, Jl. Raya Kemang no. 33, South Jakarta (Phone: 7193731), South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 31.
Sat, 13 May 2000
More dwellings being used for commercial activities
More dwellings being used for commercial activities JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta Building Supervision Office has listed at least 179 houses in the area as having violated building permits by being used for commercial activities, its head said on Thursday.
Sat, 13 May 2000
KafeFoto opened in Kemang
KafeFoto opened in Kemang JAKARTA (JP): A new cafe in Kemang, South Jakarta, designed for photo enthusiasts was officially introduced on Friday to selected guests.Called KafeFoto, the 54-seat cafe located next to the Cahya gallery photo at the first floor of Wisma Surya Kemang on Jl.
Sat, 13 May 2000
People flee homes after rumors
People flee homes after rumors MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Thousands of people left their homes in the Banggai islands regency and fled to Luwuk Banggai town in the Banggai in mainland Central Sulawesi following rumors of fresh strong tremors.Mahmud Dg.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Sutiyoso away to Pusan to attend regional meeting
Sutiyoso away to Pusan to attend regional meeting JAKARTA (JP): In a move to anticipate harsh criticism over city officials' costly lifestyles, Governor Sutiyoso decided to drop his planned trips to a Latin America country and an European country and accept a gratuitous invitation to a meeting of...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Pan Brothers pays dividend
Pan Brothers pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Pan Brothers will pay a cash dividend of Rp 35 per share for financial year 1999, down from Rp 50 per share in the previous year, the company's president Bambang Setijo said here on Friday.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Freeport told to close Wanagong dumping site
Freeport told to close Wanagong dumping site JAKARTA (JP): The government will order copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia to temporarily stop using Lake Wanagong as a dumping site, following an incident that led to the disappearance of four workers.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Taufik wants parents to be proud of him
Taufik wants parents to be proud of him KUALA LUMPUR (JP): All children want to make their parents proud and Taufik Hidayat, Indonesia's second singles badminton player, is no exception.Playing for the first time in badminton's most prestigious men's team event, the Thomas Cup championships, Taufik...
Sat, 13 May 2000
Market fire causes Rp 5b loss
Market fire causes Rp 5b loss PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The total financial loss resulting from a fire in Ajibarang market has been estimated at Rp 5 billion, police said on Friday.Banyumas Police chief of detectives Capt.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Wicaksana gets $15 million debt haircut
Wicaksana gets $15 million debt haircut JAKARTA (JP): Listed trading and distribution company PT Wicaksana Overseas International has managed to get some US$15 million in an overall debt haircut from its creditors after it signed a US$130 million debt restructuring agreement here on Friday.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Filling the desperate need for information in East Timor
Filling the desperate need for information in East TimorBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): On a typical work day in Lalenok newsroom in Dili, reporters line up waiting their turn on the one computer in the office. "Hey, aren't you done yet," shouts one of them.
Sat, 13 May 2000
Refugee shot on border
Refugee shot on border ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: East Timorese refugee Manuel Martins, 45, was seriously injured in the right thigh on Thursday after being shot, allegedly by a member of United Nations Peacekeeping Force on the border of East Timor and Webendera village in the province.