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Sun, 27 Jun 1999
Heads and faces haunt Pande's solo exhibition
Heads and faces haunt Pande's solo exhibitionBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): A painting, made up of 30 panels of canvas -- each on of them 30 cm x 30 cm -- depicts various kinds of faces with various kinds of expressions.
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
Next step Olympics 2000 gold, says windsurfer Oka
Next step Olympics 2000 gold, says windsurfer OkaBy Lukman Natanagara KUTA, Bali (JP): For an athlete, winning an Olympic Games gold medal is the ultimate ambition. This is certainly the case for I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana, Indonesia's top windsurfer.
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
Dharma Wanita of limited use: Members
Dharma Wanita of limited use: Members JAKARTA (JP): Since 1974, millions of Indonesian women have grudgingly joined Dharma Wanita simply because their husbands were government officials.Government institutions including ministries, state-owned companies, state banks, state universities and even...
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
Mailman, bring me no more blues
Mailman, bring me no more blues JAKARTA (JP): Most people are delighted to receive mail from home. Even if it takes some time to get here!I am no exception, but when Pos Indonesia sent me one of those little chits asking me to go to them to pick up mail I wondered aloud.
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto F: MeliaGran MeliaGRASS BUSTERS: Employees of Gran Melia hotel clean an area near the hotel compound on Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta. They held a Cleanliness Campaign in observance of Jakarta's 472th anniversary on June 22. About 40 employees took part in the drive.
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
A secret shared: Masturbation in marriage
A secret shared: Masturbation in marriageBy Sri Utami PURWODADI, Central Java (JP): A wife was shocked when one night she walked in to find her husband masturbating while watching the television."Is he not satisfied having sex with me?" she asked her doctor.
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
The largest convention center in Central Java
The largest convention center in Central Java Sheraton Mustika Resort and Spa Yogyakarta boasts a grand convention center which can accommodate up to 3,000 guests. This is the most flexible and largest Convention Center in Yogyakarta and Central Java, with state-of-the-art sound equipment, and can...
Sun, 27 Jun 1999
Singer Ruth Sahanaya relaxes in new easy-listening album
Singer Ruth Sahanaya relaxes in new easy-listening albumBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Singer Ruth Sahanaya is back. Well, she never actually leaves the pop world. If she disappears occasionally from local stages, it is usually because she is taking part in a song festival abroad, or throwing gigs...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Court set to decide Sempati case in July
Court set to decide Sempati case in July JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court will hand down a verdict on July 5 on dissolved private airline PT Sempati Air's bankruptcy petition, the airline's lawyer said on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Tricky trap for Megawati
Tricky trap for Megawati I am writing in response to Willem Oltmans letter of June 2.If you declare yourself a friend of Sukarno, Indonesia's first president, having known him intimately (so you say), you should not insult his daughter.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Maspion predicts higher exports
Maspion predicts higher exports JAKARTA (JP): Widely diversified Maspion Group expects higher export earnings this year thanks to a growing demand for its household electronics appliance, the company's senior executive said on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Hilton Hanoi boss freed from jail
Hilton Hanoi boss freed from jail HANOI (Reuters): Vietnamese police have released the head of the Hilton Hotel's local joint venture partner in Hanoi after she was detained for alleged gambling activities, officials said on Thursday.Le Thi Mao, director of the state-run Dong Loi Tourism Co.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Bakrie to complete debt restructuring in September
Bakrie to complete debt restructuring in September JAKARTA (JP): The widely diversified PT Bakrie & Brothers is set to complete the restructuring of its US$1.02 billion debt in September this year, the business group's top executive said here on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Why is KPU so slow?
Why is KPU so slow? The General Elections Commission (KPU), whose vote-counting has been painfully slow, seems to be at a loss as to how to improve its operations. The commission, which was responsible for all the preparations for the June 7 general election, has been criticized for its many...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
No paper
No paper In observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Sunday. -- Publisher
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Pertamina admits to halting additive imports
Pertamina admits to halting additive imports JAKARTA (JP): After more than two months of silence, state oil and gas company Pertamina acknowledged on Thursday to halting the import of Detergent III Plus, an important additive in fuel for motor vehicles, since April 1.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Strengthening rupiah brings fresh hope
Strengthening rupiah brings fresh hope Indonesian businessmen are at present seeing a glimmer of hope in the strengthening trend of our national economy. Hope has been bolstered with the strengthening of the value of the rupiah against the U.S.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
20% of bad debts 'cannot be restructured'
20% of bad debts 'cannot be restructured' JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Eko S. Budianto projected on Thursday that some 20 percent, or Rp 46 trillion of the Rp 230 trillion (US$32.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Court delays bankruptcy claim against Fiskaragung
Court delays bankruptcy claim against Fiskaragung JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court delayed on Thursday the first hearing on the bankruptcy petition jointly filed by 10 foreign creditors against publicly listed salt producer PT Fiskaragung Perkasa.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
On constitutional reform
On constitutional reformFrom NeracaRecently, constitutional law expert Prof. Dr. Ismail Suny said Abdurrahman Wahid's (popularly known as Gus Dur) proposal on the separation of power between the head of state and the head of government was contrary to the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
East Kalimantan porpoises face threat of extinction
East Kalimantan porpoises face threat of extinctionBy Iskandar Zulkarnaen SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (Antara): In the 1970s, Mahakam river was a big attraction for locals wanting to watch schools of playful porpoises (Orcaella brevirostris).
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Gripes greet low visitor turnout at tourism expo
Gripes greet low visitor turnout at tourism expo KUTA, Bali (JP): The Bali Tourism Expo, held here as part of the first annual Bali Travel Mart (BTM), has not succeeded in attracting visitors, with some vendors attributing it to a lack of promotion by the organizer.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Floods recede in Bangladesh
Floods recede in Bangladesh CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (AFP): Flood waters began to recede on Thursday after early monsoon rains wreaked havoc here, stranding 40,000 people and leaving a school headmaster dead, residents said.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Salim sells more RI stake
Salim sells more RI stake HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The Salim Group said late Wednesday it still plans to sell up to an additional 12.5 percent of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur despite unloading a 40 percent stake Tuesday.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
PBSI uses motivational trainer for juniors
PBSI uses motivational trainer for juniors JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to improve the performance of its junior players, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has invited a motivational trainer in to encourage younger shuttlers ahead of international tournaments.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Estrada apologizes to freed Belgians
Estrada apologizes to freed Belgians MANILA (AP): President Joseph Estrada met on Thursday with two Belgians who were freed by kidnappers in the southern Philippines and apologized to the Belgian ambassador for their abductions.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Rival East Timor factions to start new peace talks
Rival East Timor factions to start new peace talks DILI, East Timor (JP): The second round of peace talks between disputing factions in East Timor will begin this weekend in Jakarta with 30 members from both the prointegration and proindependence camps, including 1996 Nobel Peace Prize co- laureate...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Indonesia travel mart on schedule
Indonesia travel mart on scheduleBy I. Christianto NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Following the Bali Travel Mart here from June 22 to June 26, Indonesia will hold the annual Travel Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) for the sixth time in September as scheduled.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Regent urges end of drugs trade
Regent urges end of drugs trade MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Sikka Regent Paulus Moa urged all parties to help stop the distribution of illegal drugs here following the arrest of a number of locals involved in the use and distribution of ecstasy and shabu-shabu, which is an amphetamine-derivative.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Government reviews incentives for gas producers
Government reviews incentives for gas producers JAKARTA (JP): A top official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced on Thursday the government had reviewed a planned incentive package for the country's natural gas producers, following approval of the intergovernmental fiscal balance law by...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Street justice gaining popularity
Street justice gaining popularity JAKARTA (JP): The continuing series of brutal mob killings of suspected criminals by residents in the capital has stunned many people.Many condemn the frenzied behavior of the residents, while others understand the anger that causes people to deal out their own...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Suwandi grabs a spot in the SEA Games team
Suwandi grabs a spot in the SEA Games team JAKARTA (JP): Men's singles player Suwandi ensured a place in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games team after two victories on the second day of the national selection at Kemayoran Tennis Center.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Misteri Wanita Dalam Ukiyo-e, at Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Telkom-1 satellite launch may be delayed
Telkom-1 satellite launch may be delayed JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom has not received formal notification from European space launcher Arianespace concerning a possible delay in the launch of its Telkom-1 satellite, a company spokesperson said on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Questioning of editors in Ghalib case blasted
Questioning of editors in Ghalib case blasted JAKARTA (JP): The police summons of three senior newspaper editors for questioning regarding the defamation charges lodged by former attorney general Andi Ghalib against executives of the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) received strong criticism on...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Elections body membership valid until 2003: Syarwan
Elections body membership valid until 2003: Syarwan JAKARTA (JP): The government gave its guarantee on Thursday that all 53 members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) would serve their full terms until 2003.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Habibie believes economy starting on road to recovery
Habibie believes economy starting on road to recovery JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie said on Thursday Indonesia's recession-hit economy was rising from its nadir and heading toward recovery.He said with the stabilization of the domestic political situation, the pace of economic recovery would...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 24, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 575 0 471,000 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 375 0 22,500 Alter Abadi 500 0 5,451,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Amien Rais ready for presidency despite party's loss
Amien Rais ready for presidency despite party's loss JAKARTA (JP): National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais has retracted his decision to withdraw from the race for presidency, citing an advantage he may take in the much anticipated deadlock in the presidential election.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Reforming education with an eye to democracy
Reforming education with an eye to democracyBy Nirwan Idrus JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia played center stage on Monday, June 7. The whole world watched the general election on that day, claimed to be Indonesia's first real democratic election in four decades.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
UNAMET impartiality?
UNAMET impartiality? Preparations for direct balloting in East Timor to determine whether the East Timorese will remain integrated with Indonesia or become independent have been going on intensively, involving both the United Nations Assistance Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) and the Indonesian...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Time for Golkar to be in opposition
Time for Golkar to be in oppositionBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Uncertainties about a new government have emerged in the aftermath of a successful election. This is due to problems relating to the complicated election rules on one hand and the high expectation from people that the elections will...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
HSBC, Hasko sign agreement
HSBC, Hasko sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Indonesia early this week signed an agreement with panel wood manufacturer Hasko Group to provide cash management financial services.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Consortium seeks to write off Games debt
Consortium seeks to write off Games debt JAKARTA (JP): The underwriting consortium for the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games have urged high-ranking officials to ask President B.J. Habibie to take over its Rp 35 billion (US$522,388) debt to the State Secretary.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Habibie's trip to Aceh 'a failure'
Habibie's trip to Aceh 'a failure' JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said on Thursday that President B.J. Habibie's visit to the troubled Aceh areas in March was "a failure"."The President's trip...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on June 24, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,690.00 6,790.00 6,690.00 6,830.00Australian dollar 1 4,363.65 4,481.40 4,338.00 4,556.00Austrian schilling 1 499.59 512.16 - -Belgian franc 1 170.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Would-be councilors vow to wage war against KKN
Would-be councilors vow to wage war against KKN JAKARTA (JP): Executives of political parties' Jakarta chapters which have gained enough votes to secure seats in the City Council vowed on Thursday to rid the city administration of corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Cash rewards given to poll committee
Cash rewards given to poll committee JAKARTA (JP): While most of its counterparts are still debating poll results in their areas, the North Sulawesi elections committee has seen its hard work pay off.The North Sulawesi administration has awarded each of the 44 provincial poll committee members Rp 7...
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Water needed in drought-hit districts
Water needed in drought-hit districts WONOGIRI, Central Java: Residents in the districts of Pracimantoro and Giritontro face a shortage of clean water, an official said.Budisena said residents had forwarded requests for clean water to be sent to the districts.
Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Plan for new military commands evokes caution
Plan for new military commands evokes caution JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights said on Thursday it would be "very cautious" in supporting the plan to establish eight new military commands throughout the country."It is not clear what the objectives are.