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Bentoel issues bonus shares

Bentoel issues bonus shares JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette producer PT Bentoel International Investama has won approval from shareholders to pay a cash dividend of Rp 0.25 per share or Rp 125 per 500 shares for 1999 financial year.

Five Irian proindependence activists named suspects

Five Irian proindependence activists named suspects JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Irian Jaya Police have named five independence movement activists suspects in a treason investigation.Irian Jaya Police chief of detectives Col.

BI expects to book Rp 4 trillion surplus in 2000

BI expects to book Rp 4 trillion surplus in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia expects to book a surplus of some Rp 4 trillion (US$465.12 million) in the 2000 financial year if the current exchange rate and interest rate levels persist throughout the year, according to a senior official at the...

Five more dead in continued Maluku mayhem

Five more dead in continued Maluku mayhem AMBON, Maluku (JP): Five people, including a police officer, were killed when armed villagers attacked a police housing complex in Ambon on Wednesday.In Halmahera, North Maluku, three people were killed as soldiers beat back Christian villagers trying to...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Performances 10:00 Comedy 11:00 Variety Show 12:30 p.m. Film 2:00 News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Soccer: Indonesian League (live) 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:00 Variety Show 7:00 MTQ Nasional XIX...

BPS management reshuffled

BPS management reshuffled JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations (BSP) approved on Wednesday the appointment of Irwan Sjarkawi and Ambono Januarianto as presidents of the company's board of commissioners, and board of directors, respectively.

Tambang Timah forced to renegotiate supply

Tambang Timah forced to renegotiate supply SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's PT Tambang Timah, the world's largest tin producer, is forced to re-negotiate and reduce contracted supplies to its customers as a result of the company's decision to cut output by 5,000 metric tons in 2000, Prasetyo, the...

Eight arrested in fake money raid

Eight arrested in fake money raid SURABAYA: Police have arrested eight alleged members of a counterfeiting gang in a series of raids over the past couple of weeks.Police chief of detectives Maj. Edwin M.B.

Ramli installed as Aceh governor amid protests

Ramli installed as Aceh governor amid protests BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Ramli Ridwan was swore in on Wednesday as the acting Aceh governor replacing Syamsuddin Mahmud in a ceremony presided over by Minister of Home Affairs Surjadi Soedirdja.

Akbar: The sooner the Cabinet is reshuffle the better

Akbar: The sooner the Cabinet is reshuffle the better JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung suggested on Wednesday any Cabinet reshuffle take place before the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly in August, citing the urgency to solve the crucial problems...

Indonesia: How to restore confidence

Indonesia: How to restore confidence This is the first of two articles on restoring confidence by Laksamana Sukardi, former state minister of investment and state enterprises development. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's general election of 1999 generated tremendous promises and corresponding hopes.

Councillors want action against illegal vendors

Councillors want action against illegal vendors JAKARTA (JP): City councillors urged the administration on Wednesday to take stern action against vendors operating illegally on the streets of Jakarta, whom they accuse of causing disorder and insecurity among residents.

Kramat Tunggak ex-workers return despite slow business

Kramat Tunggak ex-workers return despite slow business JAKARTA (JP): Several former prostitutes from the Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta, which was shut down by the authorities in December, have returned to their previous place of employment to wait for customers.

Regional news in Australia

Regional news in Australia The Australian media remains focused on disturbances in Indonesia, Fiji, the Solomons and the Korean summit.On June 21, the latest flare up in Halmahera was broadcast by the BBC. There were 100 more deaths reported in the latest outbreak.

Will McDonald's and 'Warung Tegal' over meet?

Will McDonald's and 'Warung Tegal' over meet?By H.S. Dillon JAKARTA (JP): The recent exchange between Kwik Kian Gie and John Dodsworth on the heels of an understanding to release another batch of funds by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) caught me somewhat by surprise.

Unggul pays dividend

Unggul pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): PT Unggul Indah Cahaya won shareholders approval on Tuesday to pay a cash dividend of Rp 1 per share and a bonus share for every 10 existing shares.The company's president Hartono Gunawan said that the cash dividend would be paid beginning August 16 while the...

'30 Minutes with a Friend' looks to boost foreign trade

'30 Minutes with a Friend' looks to boost foreign trade JAKARTA (JP): PT Cipta Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI) in cooperation with PT Pentas Berlian Bersama celebrated on Wednesday the launch of a new talkshow program called 30 Minutes with a Friend, aiming at boosting Indonesia's foreign trade.

Sutiyoso pledges to maintain security in the capital

Sutiyoso pledges to maintain security in the capital JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso renewed on Wednesday his commitment to maintain security in Jakarta and create a capital city safe to invest in."We will deploy city administration public order and hansip (civilian defense) officials to help...

East Java dominates, Olympic qualifiers win and lose

East Java dominates, Olympic qualifiers win and loseBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Host East Java demonstrated its domination during the second day of competition at the 15th National Games (PON), increasing its medal haul to 21 golds, 10 silvers and 13 bronzes.

Gosowong operates normally

Gosowong operates normally MELBOURNE (Dow Jones): Newcrest Mining Ltd. (A.NEW), an Australian gold miner, said Wednesday that its Gosowong gold mine on Indonesia's Halmahera Island is operating normally despite renewed sectarian violence on the island.

Tangle in Bank Mandiri

Tangle in Bank MandiriFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn May 25, 2000 I made a deposit at Bank Mandiri Wisma Metropolitan Sudirman branch office in Jakarta. I used my Mandiri savings book (the new book from former BDN Melawai branch office).

Sjahril detained, Anwar takes over

Sjahril detained, Anwar takes over JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office detained Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin on Wednesday in connection with its investigation into the Bank Bali corruption scandal.

Roche rules out withdrawal from RI despite legal fiasco

Roche rules out withdrawal from RI despite legal fiasco JAKARTA (JP): Multinational pharmaceutical company PT Roche Indonesia dismissed on Wednesday any possibility of pulling out of Indonesia even if it loses an appeal of a controversial Rp 281 billion (about US$33 million) fine at the Jakarta...

Press Council

Press CouncilFrom RepublikaThe establishment of the Board of the Press Council for 2000- 2003, on May 17, 2000 in Jakarta is a realization of Law No 40/1999 on Press. This is in line with Article 15: "...

Urip says he killed woman, son out of frustration

Urip says he killed woman, son out of frustration JAKARTA (JP): Urip Ma'Muri told the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday he murdered a 21-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son in October last year out of frustration over being unemployed."I was only 19 and I was extremely frustrated.

Jakarta's anniversary

Jakarta's anniversary Celebrating the anniversary of a city's founding has become something of a ritual for most big cities in Indonesia. For many, it is little more than an opportunity for merry making and festivities.

Companies under JITF get special treatment

Companies under JITF get special treatment JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) management has agreed to exempt poorly performing companies from the existing listing requirement if they are engaged in debt restructuring talks with their respective creditors.

TNI members attacked police station: Witness

TNI members attacked police station: Witness JAKARTA (JP): Driver of the Kopaja public bus who drove a group of men on Monday to Mampang Police subprecinct in South Jakarta identified the mob, who violently attacked the police station and stabbed three men, as military personnel.

Regional autonomy

Regional autonomyFrom NeracaThe central government's policy to grant greater autonomy to the regions has been incorporated in Law No. 22/1999 on regional administration and Law No. 25/1999 on financial equilibrium between the central government and regional administrations.

Govt to adopt program on the elderly

Govt to adopt program on the elderly JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a program to enable people over 60 years of age to become independent and productive.In line with the policy of having the elderly live within the family, a national program is being devised based on studies in...

Locals ask for job at Menara Permai

Locals ask for job at Menara Permai BOGOR (JP): About 1,000 locals residing near the Menara Permai industrial complex at the regency rallied on Monday demanding factories operating in the area to give them jobs.The demonstrators blocked the entrance of the complex from 6 a.m.

RP's Muslims fight for 'usurped' homeland

RP's Muslims fight for 'usurped' homelandBy Girlie Linao MANILA (DPA): A marine proudly waved the Philippine flag, while other jubilant troops gathered for a photo in front of a bombed-out mosque after capturing a key camp of separatist rebels in the southern Philippines.

Police arrest Kamra member for stealing handgun

Police arrest Kamra member for stealing handgun TANGERANG (JP): Ciledug Police have charged a 19-year-old civilian militia (Kamra) member with stealing a revolver from a security guard, an officer said on Monday.

Traditional drugs harming Malaysians

Traditional drugs harming Malaysians KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Hundreds of brands of unregistered traditional medicines widely available in Malaysia can be deadly because they contain steroids and poison, Health Minister Chua Jui Meng said on Tuesday.

The puzzle of good governance

The puzzle of good governanceBy Satish Mishra JAKARTA (JP): The considerable literature on the role of institutions in development suggests that we are far from being able to define an ideal universal institutional structure or incentive which helps define "good governance.

Doctors cause health care havoc

Doctors cause health care havoc SEOUL (Reuters): Up to 35,000 doctors in South Korea, upset about a law that will hit their pocketbooks, began an indefinite strike on Tuesday, throwing the nation's health care system into havoc.

TNI and civilian achievements

TNI and civilian achievements Dr. Kusnanto Anggoro, a military observer from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) observed that the reformation in the Indonesian Military (TNI) is moving at a snail's pace. TNI is only transferring members to different positions.

Rizal Ramli reports 'Detak' for defamation

Rizal Ramli reports 'Detak' for defamation JAKARTA (JP): The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rizal Ramli filed a report at the Jakarta Police Headquarters on Tuesday over news coverage by Detak weekly tabloid about an alleged bribe attempt.

Student detained over drugs despite exam

Student detained over drugs despite exam PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Local police have pledged to continue detaining high school student Dana, who was arrested for using crystal amphetamine derivative Shabu-Shabu, in a bid to get more information of a possible drug ring.

Jakarta and Tangerang to have a joint terminal

Jakarta and Tangerang to have a joint terminal JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta and Tangerang will soon have a new shared bus terminal to provide better, congestion free transportation services for the residents, an official said on Monday.

Pegadaian to issue Rp 150b bonds

Pegadaian to issue Rp 150b bonds JAKARTA (JP): State-run pawnshop operator PT Perum Pegadaian will issue Rp 150 billion (US$17.6 million) bonds with an eight- year tenure in mid-July, the company's president Sjamsir Kadir said on Tuesday.

Alleged gambling operator could face light sentence

Alleged gambling operator could face light sentence JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Tuesday that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence an alleged gambling operator to 10 months imprisonment with eight months for his three employees.

Gus Dur says Soeharto worth US$45 billion

Gus Dur says Soeharto worth US$45 billion CAIRO (JP): Speaking at the same place where two-years ago then president Soeharto described reports that he was one of the world's richest men as libelous, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Tuesday that the former president's wealth is so huge it could...

Complaints over marriage cost

Complaints over marriage cost BANYUMAS, Central Java: Gumelar district residents complained on Tuesday about the high cost of getting married as set by the local office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (KUA).

IBRA concedes asset disposal rate still low

IBRA concedes asset disposal rate still low JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Arwin Rasyid acknowledged on Tuesday that the agency's asset disposal rate over the past two years -- 2.5 percent -- was still relatively low.

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 21, 2000

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 21, 2000Exhibition* Miniature Ship Exhibition and Workshop, at Art Deco Lobby, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, until June 27. Workshop at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Performance* Music: Fete de la Musique, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl.

Pyongyang summit: Reflections of the South Korean reporter

Pyongyang summit: Reflections of the South Korean reporterBy Chon Shi-yong PYONGYANG: Except for the hoopla surrounding the inter-Korean summit, Pyongyang appeared to be little different from what I had seen on television and learned from the accounts of those who visited the North Korean capital...

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 20, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 325 0 1,422,500 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 900...

PT Telkom agrees with plan to open up telecom sector

PT Telkom agrees with plan to open up telecom sector JAKARTA (JP): State-owned listed telecommunications company PT Telkom will not oppose the government's plan to remove its monopoly much earlier than the existing schedule, the company's senior executive said on Tuesday.

Visa International

Visa International I refer to Mr. Eddy Noegroho's letter VISA/BNI Card (The Jakarta Post, June 9, 2000). We would like to reassure Mr. Eddy Noegroho that Visa International remains the world's leading payment system, and is accepted at over 19 million locations worldwide, including at more than...