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Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 20, 2000:
Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 20, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,140.00 9,140.00 8,597.00 8,683.00 Australian dollar 1 4,924.70 5,534.27 5,201.19 5,257.56 Austrian schilling 1 566.65 636.60 598.47 604.77 Belgian franc 1 193.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Workers killed in dorm fire
Workers killed in dorm fire JAKARTA (JP): A fire destroyed a dormitory housing employees of PT Kencana Aga Lestari on Jl. Raya Wajok, Siantan district, Pontianak regency, West Kalimantan, early on Tuesday morning, killing eight workers.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Money a strong motive for leaked high school exams
Money a strong motive for leaked high school exams JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen people are currently being investigated as suspects by the National Police for leaking the nationwide senior high school final examinations (Ebtanas).Minister of National Education Yahya A.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
NOL hopes port deal finalized this month
NOL hopes port deal finalized this month SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. of Singapore said Tuesday it expects a final decision on the tender results for a container port project at Tanjung Priok, in Indonesia at the end of June.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
DBS bids for Chase's unit
DBS bids for Chase's unit SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore banking giant DBS Group has mounted an aggressive billion dollar plus bid for Chase Manhattan's retail business in Hong Kong, a report here said Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Soldiers arrested for grenade blast
Soldiers arrested for grenade blast MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local military police have detained and are currently questioning two soldiers in connection with Monday's grenade blast at Meliala Hotel, Bukit Barisan Military Commander Maj. Gen. Affandi said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Host E. Java takes lead on PON opener
Host E. Java takes lead on PON openerBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Host East Java stood at top of the medal standings on Tuesday on the first day of the 15th National Games (PON) here with a total of nine golds, four silvers and a bronze.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Balinese boy's day is full of work and play
Balinese boy's day is full of work and playBy Wawan S. Husin SINGARAJA, BALI (JP): Elementary school student Nyoman Sukarma is about 10 years old but his day begins long before school opens.At 5:30 a.m. he wakes up to help his parents set up their coffee stall on Tejakula Beach.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
RI-U.S. joint venture enters pulp industry
RI-U.S. joint venture enters pulp industry JAKARTA (JP): A new Indonesian and American joint venture, PT Indokor Callaway, plans to invest a total of US$4 million to build two plants to produce chemicals for the improvement of the quality of the country's pulp and paper.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Conductor killed over Rp 200 row
Conductor killed over Rp 200 row JAKARTA (JP): A bus conductor was stabbed to death after a quarrel over Rp 200 with three unofficial traffic wardens operating on Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Pondok Kopi, East Jakarta, police said Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Malaysia palm oil ends down
Malaysia palm oil ends down KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures surrendered early gains and closed lower on Tuesday in thin volume due to a lack of follow-through support, dealers said.The benchmark third position September contract KPOU0] ended down four ringgit at 1,064 ringgit...
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Govt may sell 25%-35% of its Sucofindo stake
Govt may sell 25%-35% of its Sucofindo stake JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering selling 25 percent to 35 percent of its stake in surveyor company PT Sucofindo as part of this year's privatization program, a senior government official said on TuesdaySecretary to State Minister of Investment...
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Council says KKN remains rampant in administration
Council says KKN remains rampant in administration JAKARTA (JP): The City Council criticized Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday for his failure to clean up corruption, collusion and nepotism practices from his administration.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Foreign investment dropped by 84% in May
Foreign investment dropped by 84% in May JAKARTA (JP): Foreign direct investment dropped by 84 percent to US$167.6 million in May from $1.084 billion in April, a senior government official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Bad governance
Bad governance The way Indonesia's major aid donors are going on about the need to establish good governance, both in public and corporate sectors, raises a question about the objective of this exercise.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
ASEAN to meet allies in Bangkok
ASEAN to meet allies in Bangkok BANGKOK (Reuters): Foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold their 33rd annual meeting in Bangkok on July 24-25, a Thai foreign ministry official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Politics may be behind Tg. Priok probe report
Politics may be behind Tg. Priok probe report The National Commission on Human Rights' committee for the 1984 mass killing in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta (KPP HAM Tanjung Priok), has come under fire for its report to the House of Representatives (DPR) suggesting to summon parties related to the...
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
N. Maluku flares up again, over 100 die
N. Maluku flares up again, over 100 die AMBON, Maluku (JP): Resurgent violence has shattered weeks of calm in North Maluku, with the military putting the death toll on Tuesday at 108.Outgoing Pattimura Military Commander overseeing Maluku Brig. Gen.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Bus shelters have extra functions for street people
Bus shelters have extra functions for street people JAKARTA (JP): It is now common to see bus shelters in the city being used as trading places, sites for street musicians and even "homes" for vagrants.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Health regulation for president needed: Amien
Health regulation for president needed: Amien JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais on Tuesday continued his drive for a health requirement to be imposed on the President suggesting that a bill be drafted which clearly defines these criterion for future presidents.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Government battling with refugee dilemma
Government battling with refugee dilemma JAKARTA (JP): The problem of refugees is quickly becoming a major unresolved problem in the country with over three-quarters of a million people displaced from their homes due to various conflicts.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Observers hail support for Cabinet reshuffle
Observers hail support for Cabinet reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): Political observers have welcomed the apparent show of solidarity for the President in undertaking a Cabinet reshuffle, saying despite the political bickering, it demonstrated that major political parties still put the national interest...
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
No fake tickets on sale, PON chief Imam Utomo says
No fake tickets on sale, PON chief Imam Utomo says SURABAYA (JP): Chairman of the organizing committee of the 15th National Games (PON) Imam Utomo denied reports that fake tickets were sold during the opening ceremony of PON on Monday.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
BCA building and other prime assets for sale
BCA building and other prime assets for sale JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will sell the prime Bank Central Asia (BCA) office building next month in its first attempt to dispose of the property assets surrendered by former bank owners, according to an agency official.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
ASEAN to set up cardiology college
ASEAN to set up cardiology college SINGAPORE (DPA): A College of Cardiology will be set up to pool medical resources and advance research in cardiology in the Southeast Asian region, it was reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jun 2000
Bulogate
Bulogate Principally, corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), however insignificant it may look, must be eradicated fairly and justly. But it should not shift the focus away from more important national tasks, i.e.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Strong greenback demand puts pressure on Asian currencies
Strong greenback demand puts pressure on Asian currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were weaker late Monday and are expected to test key support levels this week as some of the currencies break out of their recent consolidation phase, dealers said.Short-covering in U.S.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 19, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,115.00 9,115.00 8,265.12 8,352.37 Austrian schilling 1 568.63 630.03 600.65 606.99 Australian dollar 1 4,898.21 5,506.37 5,174.06 5,230.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Foreign embassies join carriage festival
Foreign embassies join carriage festival JAKARTA (JP): The embassies of Japan, Britain and Mexico in Jakarta will take part in a festival that features a parade of horse-drawn carriages in Jakarta on Sunday morning, the organizers said on Monday.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Soeharto family may change stance on swap deal: Mediator
Soeharto family may change stance on swap deal: Mediator BANDUNG (JP): The ongoing talks to recoup any state assets allegedly amassed by former president Soeharto may falter due to public discourse and controversy over them, a government mediator said here on Monday.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Fired Aceh governor declines Bappenas job
Fired Aceh governor declines Bappenas job BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The outgoing Aceh governor Syamsuddin Mahmud lashed out on Monday at President Abdurrahman Wahid for unseating him for unclear reasons.Speaking to the media here after arrival from Jakarta, Syamsuddin labeled the presidential decree...
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
RI worst in 'corporate governance': Survey
RI worst in 'corporate governance': Survey AKARTA (JP): Indonesia has been rated as practicing the worst quality of corporate governance among six Asian countries, according to a survey by an international consulting firm.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 19, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 325 0 1,661,500 Alakasa Industrindo 600 -75 2,500 Alfa...
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Thousands receive free health aid
Thousands receive free health aid TANGERANG (JP): More than 5,000 needy residents of the northern coastal area of Tangerang received two days of free medical treatment, sponsored by a Buddhist foundation during the weekend.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
June 1, the birth of Pancasila?
June 1, the birth of Pancasila?From Media IndonesiaAlmost erased from memory for three decades, the first introduction of the state's five-point principle, Pancasila, on June 1, 1945, was commemorated again early this month.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Lippo Cikarang gets ISO
Lippo Cikarang gets ISO JAKARTA (JP): Real estate developer Lippo Cikarang received on Monday an ISO-9001 certificate for its housing development management system from Kema Registered Quality.Lippo Cikarang said in a statement the certificate reflected international recognition of the company's...
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Tjiwi Kimia, Indah Kiat expect stronger profit this year
Tjiwi Kimia, Indah Kiat expect stronger profit this year JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper and PT Tjiwi Kimia expect stronger profits this year on the back of higher sales revenues.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Traditions of 'Cina Benteng' still alive, well in Tangerang
Traditions of 'Cina Benteng' still alive, well in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Those who consider Chinese Indonesians identical to middle and upper-class society would be surprised to learn that much of the ethnic group lives in several suburban areas of Tangerang.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Regional autonomy abused to take levies, says Ryaas
Regional autonomy abused to take levies, says Ryaas JAKARTA (JP): The Regional Autonomy Law, No. 22/1999, has been exploited by certain governors, regents and mayors to take illegal levies from foreign investors, a minister claimed on Monday.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
BPIS wants to keep IPTN, Inti and Barata
BPIS wants to keep IPTN, Inti and Barata JAKARTA (JP): PT Bahana Pakarya Industri Strategis (BPIS) urged the government on Monday to convert nearly Rp 2.5 trillion ($294 million) of debts jointly owed by three of its subsidiaries into equity participation to keep them in Indonesian hands.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Bogus auto oil filters seized
Bogus auto oil filters seized JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man for trading thousands of cheap auto oil filters which he labeled with six well-known brands to raise the price, an official said on Sunday.Jakarta Police detectives chief Col.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Bulog scandal is criminal case despite fund return: Police
Bulog scandal is criminal case despite fund return: Police JAKARTA (JP): A Cabinet minister, a senior police officer and several experts have said the State Logistics Agency's (Bulog) Rp 35 billion scandal is a criminal case, not a civil one, although most of the suspected parties involved have...
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
West Kalimantan orangutans in great danger
West Kalimantan orangutans in great danger KETAPANG, West Kalimantan (JP): When you are in the area of Gunung Palung National Park, you must be impressed by the presence of its orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus), billed as the world's largest and healthiest.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Astaga!com launches WAP
Astaga!com launches WAP JAKARTA (JP): News portal Astaga!com announced on Monday its new wireless application protocol (WAP)-based facility, Astaga!WAP, to allow customers access certain information on the Internet through their mobile telephones.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
RP confirms US$1m ransom demand for each hostages
RP confirms US$1m ransom demand for each hostages JOLO, Philippines (AP): Muslim extremists holding 21 mostly foreign hostages in a jungle camp are demanding at least US$1 million for each captive, and negotiations for their release could last up to six months, President Joseph Estrada's chief aide...
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Mt. Palung, haven for ecotourists in peril
Mt. Palung, haven for ecotourists in perilBy Edi Petebang KETAPANG, West Kalimantan (JP): If you are fond of ecotourism, National Park Gunung (Mount) Palung is a haven. There you can go white water rafting or fishing in the unpolluted river and you can enjoy the whistle of hornbills (enggang) and...
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
S'pore considers HIV-spouse return
S'pore considers HIV-spouse return SINGAPORE (AP): The government is considering whether to allow the return of foreign women married to Singaporeans who were expelled because they were HIV-positive, a spokeswoman said on Monday.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
TNT, Pos sign business deal
TNT, Pos sign business deal SINGAPORE (AP): TNT, a unit of the Dutch postal services company TNT Post Groep NV, launched a pact Monday with PT Pos Indonesia to cooperate in express and international mail services.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
City Police get new chief detective
City Police get new chief detective JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi appointed Col. Harry Montolalu as the new chief detective on Monday, replacing Col. Alex Bambang Riatmodjo, who has been promoted to Bandung Police chief in West Java.
Tue, 20 Jun 2000
Amien vows to tone down criticism against govt
Amien vows to tone down criticism against govt DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Amien Rais, famous for his argumentative tendencies, has pledged to tone down his criticism of the government and remain quiet for a year after the August general session of the People's Consultative Assembly.