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Tue, 30 May 2000
City to procure new buses from China
City to procure new buses from China JAKARTA (JP): City public operators welcomed on Monday an offer to acquire new, environmentally friendly buses through a soft loan disbursement from the government of the People's Republic of China.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Asia-Europe meeting showcases realities and prospects
Asia-Europe meeting showcases realities and prospects This is the first of two articles by the former foreign minister, 1988-1999, Ali Alatas, based on a presentation at the 30th anniversary of the Indonesian-Germany Economic Association (Ekonid) in Jakarta on May 17.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Three people injured as another blast rocks Medan
Three people injured as another blast rocks Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Another bomb blast rocked the North Sumatra capital early on Monday and injured three people, less than 24 hours after the explosion of one of three bombs planted at three different churches in the city.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Pertamina lures Petronas
Pertamina lures Petronas KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Indonesia's state oil and gas company Pertamina Monday invited Malaysia's Petronas Nasional Berhad, or Petronas, to participate in a US$800 million oil pipeline project in Java, Indonesia, state-funded news agency Bernama said.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Energy minister off to China to sell Tangguh gas
Energy minister off to China to sell Tangguh gas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will visit China in a bid to find buyers for the Tangguh natural liquefied gas (LNG) project in Irian Jaya, a senior government official said on Monday.
Tue, 30 May 2000
APEC meet to discuss trade, e-commerce
APEC meet to discuss trade, e-commerceBy Lara Parpan SINGAPORE (AFP): Progress in lifting free trade barriers, strengthening market structures and kickstarting electronic commerce initiatives in the region top the agenda for senior Asia-Pacific officials meeting in Brunei this week.
Tue, 30 May 2000
C. Java provides Rp 13b for PON
C. Java provides Rp 13b for PON PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Central Java Governor Mardiyanto said his authority had spent Rp 13 billion (US$1.6 million) to fund training and provide bonuses for local athletes who win medals at the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya next month.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Italian businesses in Indonesia
Italian businesses in Indonesia We, Italian businesspeople of the Italian Business Association in Indonesia (IBAI), believe in Indonesia, its natural riches and potential. But most of all, we believe in its people, because with them, we work daily in firms and in the marketplace.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Government puts Soeharto under house arrest
Government puts Soeharto under house arrest JAKARTA (JP): The government changed the arrest status of former president Soeharto, a suspect in an ongoing corruption investigation, from a city arrest to a house arrest on Monday.The former despot is prohibited from leaving his Jl.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Asian survey shows S'pore workers 'least committed'
Asian survey shows S'pore workers 'least committed' SINGAPORE (AFP): Singaporeans are the least committed workers to their employers among Asian work forces, while Filipinos and South Koreans are the most loyal, a research organization said Monday.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Junior high school exams begin under tight control
Junior high school exams begin under tight control JAKARTA (JP): The national final examination (Ebtanas) for junior high schools started on Monday under tight control amid fear of cheating similar to what happened with the senior high school exam last week.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Eight shot in Kendal
Eight shot in Kendal KENDAL, Central Java: Eight civilians were shot on Saturday in a violent clash between 500 people and Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers guarding a clove factory belonging to PT Zanzibar in the district of Patean, Kendal regency.Patean District Police Chief Lt.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Consumers' rights
Consumers' rights I would like to report that, contrary to rumors about the reform movement, the concept of consumer rights and fair treatment of customers has yet to arrive.On May 25, I had a telephone call at about 5 p.m.
Tue, 30 May 2000
China objects to fisherman's death
China objects to fisherman's death MANILA (AFP): China sought compensation on Monday for the death of a Chinese fisherman shot last week by Philippine police in the South China Sea, a Philippine official said.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Turn to Runduma for turtle conservation model
Turn to Runduma for turtle conservation modelBy La Ode Aminuddin KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi (Antara): Runduma is a remote island at the eastern end of Wakatobi National Park on the Banda Sea, which is known for its high waves.
Tue, 30 May 2000
KL opposition hit by Net attacks
KL opposition hit by Net attacks KUALA LUMPUR (AP): An opposition party led by jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim's wife faced attacks from cyberspace on Monday, including a demand that two of its top leaders step down.
Tue, 30 May 2000
New tricks
New tricksFrom Media IndonesiaAt 9 a.m. on May 22, my family in Jember, East Java, received a telephone call from a man who told them that I had been in a traffic accident and was about to be operated upon (an amputation) at an international hospital in Surabaya.
Tue, 30 May 2000
Keeping Bali special, wonderful for tourists
Keeping Bali special, wonderful for touristsBy Simon Marcus Gower JAKARTA (JP): For the many tourists that arrive in Bali each year, the Balinese experience can be wonderful and special. Bali is world renowned as a holiday destination and by now epithets attached to the island have, to a degree,...
Tue, 30 May 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Performance 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Documentary 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 World...
Mon, 29 May 2000
NU takes issue with religious harmony bill
NU takes issue with religious harmony bill JAKARTA (JP): Supporters of a bill promoting religious harmony have suffered another setback after the country's largest Muslim organization dismissed it as a wasteful exercise because true harmony could not be mandated.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Freedom, love the new democracy in Indonesia
Freedom, love the new democracy in IndonesiaBy Tishy Bruce JAKARTA (JP): Freedom is one of those words used frequently without much understanding of its connotations.Freedom and love are, in many ways, interchangeable words. Freedom and love are a by-product of integrity.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Marsinah case near end: police
Marsinah case near end: police SURABAYA: Police here claim that the investigation into the 1993 murder of labor activist Marsinah is close to being completed.Head of the Police Detectives directorate at the provincial police headquarters, Col. Suharto, said "the investigation is almost finished.
Mon, 29 May 2000
IBRA sells properties
IBRA sells properties JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said that it managed to book Rp 105 billion (about US$12.3 million) from the auction of 18 properties on Saturday.The agency said in a statement that the amount achieved at the auction held by PT Ray Wahid Lelang...
Mon, 29 May 2000
Unfortunate Jakarta
Unfortunate JakartaFrom Media IndonesiaThere is no denying Jakarta is becoming hotter and hotter. One of the reasons for the rise in temperature is the carbon dioxide emitted as a result of the burning of fuel.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Gold caddies go on strike in Bogor
Gold caddies go on strike in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): About 220 caddies at Bogor Raya Golf Club (KGBR) course at the elite residential area of Bogor Lake Side went on strike on Sunday demanding an increase in their salaries and better working conditions.
Mon, 29 May 2000
S'pore softens on HIV spouses
S'pore softens on HIV spouses SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore has softened its stance on a law ordering HIV-positive foreign spouses to leave the country with the government saying that most of the dozen infected foreigners repatriated would be allowed to return.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Banyumas Council speaker questioned
Banyumas Council speaker questioned PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Banyumas Council Speaker Tri Waluyo was questioned for two hours by police on Saturday over his alleged involvement in an attempt to foil a disputed land execution which eventually led to an attack on the execution officials.
Mon, 29 May 2000
KL investigates foreign firms
KL investigates foreign firms KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's Anti Corruption Agency (ACA) is investigating several multinational companies suspected of offering kickbacks to win tenders and contracts in the country, a local newspaper said on Sunday.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Aprilia earns Olympics ticket
Aprilia earns Olympics ticket JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's judoka Aprilia Marzuki finished in fourth place in the women's 70 kilograms division at the Asian Judo Championships in Osaka Japan.In the bronze medal playoff, Aprilia had to bow out to Chinese Liang Zhachia Saturday while the winner in the...
Mon, 29 May 2000
Kalla, Mulyono to face questioning over Bulog scam
Kalla, Mulyono to face questioning over Bulog scam JAKARTA (JP): Police will question former chief of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) Yusuf Kalla and chairman of the Bulog employees-owned foundation Yanatera Mulyono early this week in connection with a Rp 35 billion scandal involving the...
Mon, 29 May 2000
An exercise in democracy
An exercise in democracy Many theories are being bandied about concerning the decision of the House of Representatives to summon President Abdurrahman Wahid to explain his decision to fire two Cabinet ministers last month.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Yen stands firm amid U.S. interest rate fears
Yen stands firm amid U.S. interest rate fears HONG KONG (AFP): The Japanese yen steadied against the dollar during the week, in line with the euro, after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep interest rates unchanged.
Mon, 29 May 2000
S'pore electronic firms seek opportunities abroad
S'pore electronic firms seek opportunities abroad SINGAPORE (DPA): Electronics manufacturers hit hard by competition are planning to invest overseas, outsource or acquire companies, a Singapore survey showed on Saturday, but electronic commerce is not popularly viewed as a viable strategy.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Highland Gathering attracts huge crowd in Karawaci
Highland Gathering attracts huge crowd in Karawaci TANGERANG (JP): Thousands of people thronged the Scottish annual spring festival at the sports field of Pelita Harapan University (UPH) in Lippo Karawaci here on Sunday.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Minister, experts condemn Friday's act of violence
Minister, experts condemn Friday's act of violence JAKARTA (JP): Cabinet member and experts strongly condemned Friday's violent burning of military vehicles and abuse of military officers by angry students and mobs in Salemba, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Govt braces for peace accord to begin in Aceh
Govt braces for peace accord to begin in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Indonesia's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva Hassan Wirajuda expressed guarded optimism on Saturday that the humanitarian pause he signed with the representative of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist...
Mon, 29 May 2000
No exam leaks in C. Sulawesi
No exam leaks in C. Sulawesi PALU, Central Sulawesi: Officials at the provincial office of the Ministry of National Education are denying that there have been leaks in test questions used in national high school final examinations in the province.
Mon, 29 May 2000
3,000 Irian representatives meet to 'rectify' history
3,000 Irian representatives meet to 'rectify' historyBy Neles Tebay JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): More than 2,000 people from all corners of Irian Jaya arrived here this weekend ahead of Monday's opening of the six-day Papuan Congress to discuss the future of the natural resource-rich province.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Astaga!com has new channels
Astaga!com has new channels JAKARTA (JP): News portal Astaga!com announced over the weekend 10 new content channels covering sports, crime, technology, gossip, music, film, dining, tourism, entertainment and health.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Investors set to stay away as uncertainty remains
Investors set to stay away as uncertainty remains JAKARTA (JP): After significant drops, share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will likely stay flat this week as most investors will take no positions due to lingering instability in the domestic political and security conditions.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Tens of thousands attend KPB rally in Banten
Tens of thousands attend KPB rally in Banten PANDEGLANG, West Java (JP): Newly established Work for National Care (KPB), a non-governmental organization dominated by Golkar Party figures, drew the attention of tens of thousands of Muslims here on Sunday by staging an anticommunism rally.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Protests upset Kalimantan oil firms
Protests upset Kalimantan oil firms JAKARTA (JP): Protests against oil and gas operations in East Kalimantan could escalate if gas company Vico Indonesia Ltd fails to settle its dispute with locals, a senior official at state oil and gas company Pertamina said on Saturday.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Knowing soldiers' plight urged
Knowing soldiers' plight urged JAKARTA (JP): Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri defended criticism of the Indonesian Military's (TNI) performance saying people should take into account that many soldiers earn less than street bakso (meat ball) vendors.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Gusmao thanks Brunei soldiers
Gusmao thanks Brunei soldiers BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AP): East Timor freedom fighter Xanana Gusmao thanked on Sunday a Gurkha battalion in Brunei who helped patrol the war-torn territory as part of the UN peacekeeping force.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Put them in their place
Put them in their place We are confronted all the time by stories about the lording of power by the military and police, from the Army ringleader of a band of thieves in Bandung, the soldier who fatally shot another man after he cut him off in his car, to the petty bribery so glaringly obvious on...
Mon, 29 May 2000
Exam leak a crime: Police
Exam leak a crime: Police JAKARTA (JP): A senior city police officer classified the selling of the nation-wide examination transcripts as a crime and urged the related offices to report the case to the police so that it could be traced thoroughly.
Mon, 29 May 2000
Police arrest foreigner, seven locals in drug raid
Police arrest foreigner, seven locals in drug raid JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a Nigerian for drug possession in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, along with seven local residents during a four-day drug crackdown, an official said on Saturday.Chief of Jakarta Police detectives Col.
Mon, 29 May 2000
BCA's initial public offering: Let the buyer beware
BCA's initial public offering: Let the buyer bewareBy Melville S. Brown The following is the first of two articles on the Indonesian banking crisis. JAKARTA (JP): The current flavor of the month in Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) ongoing struggle to resolve the Indonesian banking...
Mon, 29 May 2000
Telkom's time to give a little back
Telkom's time to give a little backFrom Republika"Touching the Conscience of the Director General of Post and Telecommunications" is the headline of an article published in Republika on May 22, 2000. To me, a layman, a business company holding a monopoly is practicing extortion when it raises the...
Mon, 29 May 2000
Local property market shows sign of recovery
Local property market shows sign of recovery JAKARTA (JP): The property market in Jakarta showed signs of recovery in the first quarter of this year with demand in the retail sector growing faster than in the office and apartment sector, property consultant PT Procon Indah/Jones Lang LaSalle said.