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Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Enforced family planning deplored
Enforced family planning deplored YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) chief, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, has called for an end to past practices of coercing people to become family planning (KB) acceptors, saying that it was a form of human rights abuse.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Makindo changes core business
Makindo changes core business JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed securities company PT Makindo approved on Monday the management's proposal to transform the company into a holding company which will focus on investment banking.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Computers at Lontar Foundation stolen by a group of crooks
Computers at Lontar Foundation stolen by a group of crooks JAKARTA (JP): Three armed robbers took away two computers and one computer printer in a midday robbery at Lontar Foundation secretariat on Jl. Danau Maninjau in Bendungan Hilir area, Central Jakarta, on Sunday.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Government urges police to be stern
Government urges police to be stern JAKARTA (JP): The government urged on Monday the police to take tougher actions against protesters to protect the operations of coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal in East Kalimantan and gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya in North Sulawesi.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
National records renewed in PON's track and field
National records renewed in PON's track and fieldBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Three Olympic Games qualifiers -- men's pole vaulter Nunung Jayadi, women's long distance runner Supriati Sutono and men's sprinter Yanes Raubaba -- performed impressively on the third day of track and field events at...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Becak driver named Gus Dur's guest
Becak driver named Gus Dur's guest PADANG, West Sumatra. An unlikely pair, Adriyasman, a becak (three-wheel pedicab) driver, and Indriani, a cowherd, may be part of the story of poverty in the countryside, but their success in family planning program will take them to a state honor.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Railway firm skeptikal of crime in Oloan's death
Railway firm skeptikal of crime in Oloan's death BANDUNG (JP): The state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has yet to find criminal motives behind the death of Oloan Sianturi, the father of national gymnast Jonathan Sianturi, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Factory besieged over fake promises
Factory besieged over fake promises TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of residents from four villages in Cikupa, Tangerang, besieged a garment factory on Monday asking the management to fulfill its promise to employ local villagers.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
EU, ASEAN prepare ministerial meeting
EU, ASEAN prepare ministerial meeting LISBON (AFP): Senior officials from EU and ASEAN member states were in talks on Monday in Portugal to prepare a meeting of foreign ministers from the two blocs later this year in Asia, a Portuguese EU presidency spokesman said.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Bank Bali recapitalization plan delayed
Bank Bali recapitalization plan delayed JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives refused to approve on Monday the government's proposal to recapitalize publicly listed Bank Bali until a legal dispute with the bank's former owner has been settled.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 26, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,185.00 9,185.00 8,642.00 8,728.00 Australian dollar 1 4,856.16 5,454.05 5,127.30 5,182.69 Austrian schilling 1 556.64 624.98 587.72 593.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Dharmala Sakti seeks to annul bankruptcy status
Dharmala Sakti seeks to annul bankruptcy status JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera has asked the Supreme Court to annul its bankruptcy status, claiming that the verdict is legally flawed.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Bulog scandal probe might hurt Golkar
Bulog scandal probe might hurt Golkar JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) faction chairman at the House of Representatives Rusydi Hamka acknowledged on Monday that the party's proposal for a special inquiry into the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal might blemish the...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Refugees facing outbreak of disease
Refugees facing outbreak of disease PALU, Central Sulawesi: Thousands of refugees of riot-torn Poso sheltering in Lore Utara subdistrict here are wary of contracting diseases after 20 of them became ill with diarrhea, malaria or upper respiratory track infection in the past week, Antara reported.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Street brawls affect business in Matraman
Street brawls affect business in Matraman JAKARTA (JP): Continuous clashes between neighboring residents of Kebon Manggis and Palmeriam in the Matraman district of East Jakarta have badly affected business in the area.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Civil emergency imposed in Maluku
Civil emergency imposed in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed a state of civil emergency in Maluku and North Maluku to put an end to renewed sectarian clashes which have heightened in intensity and voracity.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Minivan drivers go on strike over illegal levy
Minivan drivers go on strike over illegal levy JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of mikrolet (public minivan) drivers serving the Tanah Abang-Kebayoran Lama and Tanah Abang-Kebon Jeruk routes went on strike on Monday in protest over the application of a new illegal levy.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Residents injured in gang robbery
Residents injured in gang robbery SEMARANG: At least 16 residents of Kalimoro village in Grobogan, some 45 kilometers east of here, were injured in a one- sided fight against a group of robbers on Sunday.Spokesman for Central Java Police Lt. Col. M.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Indocement books profit
Indocement books profit JAKARTA (JP): Cement maker PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa announced on Monday a net consolidated profit of Rp 523.4 billion (US$60.8 million), reversing a net loss of Rp 634.1 billion for the previous year.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 26, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 350 0 6,794,500 Alakasa Industrindo 850 250 2,000 Alfa...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 27, 2000
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 27, 2000Performances* Theater: Ura-Ura Ngudarasa, by Studio Taksu Solo, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman No. 32 (Phone 4212417), 8 p.m., June 26-27. * Piano Recital by Ananda Sukarlan, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman No.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Aceh has new police chief
Aceh has new police chief BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Col. D. Sumantyawan H.S. was installed on Monday as the new Aceh Police chief, replacing Brig. Gen. Bahrumsyah Kasman, who will hold the top post in East Kalimantan.The handover ceremony was presided over by Deputy National Police Chief Lt. Gen.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
BI plays down significance of rate increase
BI plays down significance of rate increase JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia deputy governor Subarjo Joyosumarto said on Monday the country's bank restructuring program was in no danger as long as the interest rate of Bank Indonesia's short-term promissory notes (SBIs) remained below 15 percent.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Kerinci Seblat park lures nature lovers
Kerinci Seblat park lures nature loversBy Bambang M. JAMBI (JP): The famed Kerinci Seblat National Park always has been associated with rich biodiversity, while its beautiful and refreshing scenery has often been overlooked.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
DHL's service
DHL's service What is happening to DHL? Lately, especially in Bandung, its service has become very erratic. I sent an important package to Italy on June 8, 2000, airway bill No. 342 2408706, and it only reached my customer on June 16, 2000.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Open letter to Indovision
Open letter to Indovision Indovision has done it yet again, for the second time in a row. It has failed to negotiate a timely renewal of its contract with Sony Entertainment Television, resulting in the abrupt cessation of the channel's programs and, thereby, inconveniencing subscribers.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Some 120 drivers to take part in off-road races
Some 120 drivers to take part in off-road races JAKARTA (JP): About 120 four-wheel drive cars and motorcycle drivers will compete in the two-day Super Off-Road & Enduro Motocross IOF-Kopassus Bhakti Sosial 2000 in Serang, West Java, on July 29 to July 30.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
IDB to extend loans to Mandiri
IDB to extend loans to Mandiri JAKARTA (JP): Islamic Development Bank (IDB) president Ahmad Mohamed Ali said here on Monday the bank would extend export- financing loans to Bank Mandiri, which would channel the money to Indonesian exporters.Ali, however, did not disclose the amount of the loans.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Gus Dur calls for people's understanding
Gus Dur calls for people's understanding JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid renewed his call on Monday for the public to be patient and understanding of the slow pace of the reform movement.Speaking at the opening of a symposium held by the Association of the University of Indonesia Alumni...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Final exams of junior high schools in the city scored
Final exams of junior high schools in the city scored JAKARTA (JP): SLTPN 115 in Tebet Utara, South Jakarta, has been named the top academic scorer among public junior high schools in the capital as its final-grade students passed the recent national examination with an average student evaluation...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
BNI expects Rp 1.4t loss due to program delay
BNI expects Rp 1.4t loss due to program delay JAKARTA (JP): Listed state Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) said on Monday it expected to book a Rp 1.4 trillion loss this year due to a delay in the commencement of the bank's recapitalization program.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Now the healing process can truly begin
Now the healing process can truly begin BANGKOK: After eight long years the truth about the slaughter of innocent Thai citizens in the May 1992 uprising has finally been revealed. It marks another watershed in Thailand's march to a civil society and the all-important pillars of democracy: openness,...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Park rapes at Citra Raya worrying
Park rapes at Citra Raya worrying TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Council will soon summon the management of the Citra Raya housing complex in Cikupa district to demand firm action against people loitering in the large park located within the complex, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Appeal by Anwar's assailant postponed
Appeal by Anwar's assailant postponed KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): An appeal by Malaysia's former police chief against a jail sentence for beating former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim has been postponed to September, his lawyer said on Monday.Lawyer K.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Asian currencies mostly low, peso down on new rates system
Asian currencies mostly low, peso down on new rates system SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were slightly lower late Monday in cautious, range-bound trading ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
National Census to be extended until July 10
National Census to be extended until July 10 JAKARTA (JP): The decadal National Census is to be adjourned until July 10 as it is almost certain to fail to meet its June 30 deadline, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Gus Dur pours cold water on Cabinet reshuffle rumors
Gus Dur pours cold water on Cabinet reshuffle rumors JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid belied expectations of a Cabinet reshuffle, saying that he had not made any plans for one."Rumors that I will replace many of my ministers in the near future are not true, because we have many problems...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
WB sympathizes with govt over slow pace of reform
WB sympathizes with govt over slow pace of reform JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank country director for Indonesia, Mark Baird, has apparently taken sides with President Abdurrahman Wahid over growing criticism against the government's economic policy.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Women's groups should be included in Aceh solution
Women's groups should be included in Aceh solution A truly democratic negotiation for solutions in Aceh should include different elements including women groups, says Jacqueline Aquino Siapno from the Philippines.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
DHL, PT Pos tie up
DHL, PT Pos tie up BANDUNG (JP): Freight forwarder PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express has signed a memorandum of understanding with state postal company PT Pos Indonesia to improve air delivery services from Indonesia.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Talk little, work much
Talk little, work muchFrom Media IndonesiaWhen I was in elementary school, one of my teachers taught the class to "talk little, work much". This implied that it was better to work a lot and yield something useful, than to talk a lot without having any tangible results.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
BI governor's promise
BI governor's promise I would like to remind Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Syahril Sabirin of his promise made before House of Representatives Commission IX on Nov. 23, 1999. He promised that all members of the BI governor's council would "immediately" report their wealth" (Kompas, Nov. 24, 1999).
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Vocational school lacks students
Vocational school lacks students PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Sendang Mas Javanese art school here has seen its students dwindle down to only 58 this academic year from 500 when it was opened in 1989.The school's headmaster, Suhardi, said only 38 students are now left after 20 students graduated...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Bank Universal books profit
Bank Universal books profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Universal booked a net profit of Rp 20 billion during the January-May period this year, the bank's director Djemi Suhenda said here on Monday.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Sports 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Sports 4:00 Regional News 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 8:30 News 9:00 World News 9:35 Sport News 10:30 NewsProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
What to do in dealing with the horrors of the past?
What to do in dealing with the horrors of the past? The following is the second of two articles based on a presentation by Peter R. Baehr, emeritus professor of human rights at Utrecht University and Leiden University, the Netherlands.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Metrodata to invest Rp 2.7b on e-businesses
Metrodata to invest Rp 2.7b on e-businesses JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed IT products distributor PT Metrodata Electronics said on Monday it would use Rp 2.71 billion (US$339,520) of fresh funds to finance the company's expansion into Internet businesses this year.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
The conflict continues
The conflict continues To all honesty, "brawl" is too a mild word to describe what happened in Jakarta's Matraman area on Sunday. What with residents of the two clashing neighborhoods hurling not only rocks, but Molotov cocktails at each other and shooting at each other with arrows and air rifles,...
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Lippo's unit seek HK listing
Lippo's unit seek HK listing HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Across Asia Multimedia Ltd., which is 80 percent-owned by Indonesia-based Lippo Group, will raise up to HK$612 million from a floatation on Hong Kong's Growth Enterprise Market, an underwriting source told Dow Jones Newswires Monday.
Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Governor blames militant vendors for street disorder
Governor blames militant vendors for street disorder JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso blamed increased militancy among street vendors on Monday for the increasing disorderliness in the streets of the capital.