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Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Council okays amendments to 1999/2000 budget
Council okays amendments to 1999/2000 budget JAKARTA (JP): The City Council voted on Tuesday to accept Governor Sutiyoso's proposal to amend the administration's budget, which ended on March 31 and saw a surplus of Rp 879 billion (US$96 million).
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Only 17 candidates pass justice test
Only 17 candidates pass justice test JAKARTA (JP): Sources said here on Tuesday that a House of Representatives working committee screening Supreme Court justice candidates had recommended only 17 of the 46 nominees, including former justice minister Muladi and Human Rights Commission member...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Political conflict 'no longer scares foreign investors'
Political conflict 'no longer scares foreign investors' JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors in the manufacturing sector were more concerned about poor security and law enforcement than rivalries among the political elite, an analyst said.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Police to change its recruitment system
Police to change its recruitment system JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to establish a professional force, the Police Academy will introduce a new recruitment system this year, National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Astra CMG launches credit cards
Astra CMG launches credit cards JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra CMG Life and Bank Universal joined forces to launch on Tuesday a product that incorporates life insurance and credit card facilities.Astra CMG president Steve Heald said traditional insurance and banking companies were slowly being taken over...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Family planning program not yet popular among men
Family planning program not yet popular among menBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): If you take a close look at a family planning clinic in your neighborhood you will find that almost all of the participants are women.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Politeness still counts
Politeness still counts On June 22, 2000, I went to the Japanese Embassy for information on a master's program for my niece, who was doing an assignment that day. At the embassy, I went to the department of education.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Foreign carmakers tried to buy Proton: Mahathir
Foreign carmakers tried to buy Proton: Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Foreign auto makers have sought to take a 100 percent stake in Malaysia's national carmaker Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd. (Proton) as part of plans to dominate the world market, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Direct presidential election 'is okay'
Direct presidential election 'is okay' BANDUNG (JP): Noted Muslim intellectual Nurcholish Madjid said here on Tuesday that Indonesian people are culturally and socially ready for direct presidential elections, suitably to be held in 2004.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Evacuations likely due to hazardous haze in Sumatra
Evacuations likely due to hazardous haze in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): While claiming that they have successfully contained the spread of forest fires, officials admitted that evacuations maybe necessary in some areas along the Riau and North Sumatra provincial border due to hazardous haze.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Thailand to challenge ASEAN policy taboo
Thailand to challenge ASEAN policy taboo BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand is likely to ruffle a few feathers at next week's ASEAN foreign ministers meeting by pushing for regional action on cross-border crime and trafficking in drugs and people.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Garuda's new era service
Garuda's new era service Garuda must be the only airline in the world that could shut the doors of an airplane while my daughter (three-and-a-half years old), my husband and myself were exactly five steps away from the plane, and another five steps away from our seats.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Workers resume blockade at KPC as talks collapse
Workers resume blockade at KPC as talks collapse JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) stopped operations on Tuesday for a second time in less than five weeks after striking workers resumed their blockade in the Sanggata regency, East Kalimantan.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Rupiah's rebound helps lift regional currencies
Rupiah's rebound helps lift regional currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday, with the beleaguered Indonesian rupiah regaining some ground as investors unwound their long-dollar positions, dealers said.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Merrill sees Asia gains from gradual U.S. slowdown
Merrill sees Asia gains from gradual U.S. slowdown BANGKOK (Reuters): The U.S. economy is likely to slow down only gradually and will continue to draw high technology products from Asia, U.S. investment bank Merrill Lynch said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 18, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,995.00 9,995.00 9,448.00 9,542.00Australian dollar 1 5,257.58 5,847.08 5,522.36 5,582.07Austrian schilling 1 611.46 679.80 642.26 648.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Grieving woman survives fall
Grieving woman survives fall BANDUNG, West Java: A young women miraculously survived after throwing herself out of the fifth floor of the Al-Islam Hospital here on Tuesday in an attempted suicide.The woman, identified as Lina, 24, was still in coma Tuesday evening.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Three die as Ambon conflict nears military HQ
Three die as Ambon conflict nears military HQ AMBON, Maluku (JP): Three people were killed on Tuesday as sectarian clashes in Ambon moved closer to the military headquarters in downtown Ambon, witnesses said.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Indonesia's Dede Suhendar advances in Future-3
Indonesia's Dede Suhendar advances in Future-3 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian tennis player Dede Suhendar Dinata cruised to the men's singles second round of the Extra Joss men's Future-3 on Tuesday after outclassing fellow countryman Andrian Raturandang 6-2, 6-2 in a second-day first round match at the...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
No need to summon Gen. Tyasno: Prosecutor
No need to summon Gen. Tyasno: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Soejitno rejected on Tuesday a proposal to summon Army chief Gen. Tyasno Sudarto to testify as a witness in a Rp 19.2 billion (US$2.1 million) counterfeit money case at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Vice 'restaurant' busted in KL
Vice 'restaurant' busted in KL KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Police in the Malaysian capital busted a "restaurant" run by pimps which offered foreign prostitutes on the menu instead of regular meals, a news report said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Amendments to law on national films sought
Amendments to law on national films soughtBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Law No. 8/1992 on films, containing 48 articles, is considered to be dominated by the administrative power in respect of national film development and growth.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
IBRA to invite tenders for BCA building today
IBRA to invite tenders for BCA building today JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will open the international tender sale of Wisma Bank Central Asia (BCA) office building from July 18 to Aug. 23, according to the agency asset disposal division head Dasa Sutantio.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RI men still lackluster about contraception
RI men still lackluster about contraceptionBy Injil Abu Bakar DENPASAR, Bali (JP): On June 29, in honor of National Family Day, State Minister of the Empowerment of Women Khofifah Indar Parawansa spoke up for Indonesian women by decrying abuses that occurred during the Soeharto era family planning...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Malaysian palm oil eases
Malaysian palm oil eases KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil market eased further at the close on Tuesday on lingering uncertainty following bearish July 1-15 export data.The benchmark third position October futures contract fell seven ringgit at 1,040 ringgit (US$273.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Govt finally reshuffles top management of BRI
Govt finally reshuffles top management of BRI JAKARTA (JP): After months of controversy, the government announced on Tuesday that it reshuffled the top management of state Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) to allow recapitalization of the bank to proceed.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
'Petai' thief mobbed to death
'Petai' thief mobbed to death BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: A young man from Wonocipto village, Sigaluh district, was mobbed to death for stealing some of his neighbor's petai tree, a bean tree with a sharp odor.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Rupiah must be replaced
Rupiah must be replacedFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIn view of the performance of the rupiah to the U.S. dollar this year, which has dipped as low as Rp 9,500, efforts must be made to prevent it from sliding further in the region of Rp 17,000.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibitions * Photo Exhibition at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), until July 30. * Textile Exhibition, Workshop: Gedog Tuban woven textile, at Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 545 4333), July 19.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RI turmoil unlikely to spark currency contagion
RI turmoil unlikely to spark currency contagion SINGAPORE (AFP): The political crisis gripping Indonesia which has battered the rupiah is unlikely to spark another regional currency meltdown, European bank ABN AMRO said in a report received here Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 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 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:30 Cultural Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sport News 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 News...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Force of 28,270 to secure MPR session
Force of 28,270 to secure MPR session JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo said on Tuesday 28,270 personnel from the police, the military and the People's Security (Kamra) would be deployed to secure the upcoming General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next month.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RI recovery: A distant mirage
RI recovery: A distant mirage The following is the first of two articles on economic recovery by Sidhesh Kaul, a regional commentator on political and economic issues based in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): The statutory auditors for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) recently released their...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Utut last at Beijing
Utut last at Beijing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian top men's chess player Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto suffered a humiliating loss at the Tan Chin Nam Cup championships at Hua Yuan Hotel, Beijing, after bowing out to GM Alexander Onischuk (elo rating 2627) of the Ukraine in the 30th move of the last...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Golkar attacks government policy
Golkar attacks government policy JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar Party launched a stinging attack on the government of President Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday saying that inconsistent and controversial policies have pushed the nation closer to the brink of the country's worst multidimensional crisis.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Bakrie Finance survives claim for bankruptcy
Bakrie Finance survives claim for bankruptcy JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has overruled its earlier decision that declared PT Bakrie Finance Corporation bankrupt, according to Bakrie's lawyer.Jonson Hutajulu said on Tuesday that the verdict was issued by the Supreme Court's review panel of three...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Alwi plans Maluku diplomacy at ASEAN meeting
Alwi plans Maluku diplomacy at ASEAN meeting JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab plans to use next week's meeting with world and regional leaders in Bangkok to explain Indonesia's efforts to restore peace in Maluku.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Soccer clubs gear up for league's semifinals
Soccer clubs gear up for league's semifinals JAKARTA (JP): PSM Makassar of South Sulawesi and home favorite Persija remained the strongest candidates to win the Bank Mandiri national soccer league semifinals at Senayan Stadium Thursday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Gasoline disappears in the city of Malang
Gasoline disappears in the city of Malang MALANG, East Java (JP): A shortage of gasoline continued to disrupt urban transportation in the city of Malang, some 90 kilometers south of Surabaya on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Over 55,000 refugees flee violence in Aceh
Over 55,000 refugees flee violence in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Over 55,000 refugees are temporarily sheltered in makeshift tents across five regencies in Aceh following unceasing conflicts involving security forces, separatists rebels and armed gangs in the province.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Mar'ie leads IBRA's committee
Mar'ie leads IBRA's committee JAKARTA (JP): Former finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad has been named chairman of the oversight committee of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).Minister of Finance Bambang Sudibyo said on Monday his office had also appointed Syafruddin Arsyad Temenggung as...
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Officials query police commitment in backup
Officials query police commitment in backup JAKARTA (JP): City officials blamed the police and military on Tuesday for providing inadequate numbers of personnel to back up an operation against public order violators on the capital's streets.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
Local businessman attacks Chilean soccer player at disco
Local businessman attacks Chilean soccer player at disco JAKARTA (JP): Chilean soccer player Nelson Hernan Leon Sanchez was admitted to hospital early on Tuesday morning after allegedly being attacked by a man at Stadium discotheque on Jl. Hayam Wuruk, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Jul 2000
RP kidnappers raise ransom demand: Sources
RP kidnappers raise ransom demand: Sources JOLO, Philippines (Agencies): Moro extremist kidnappers on Tuesday raised their ransom demand for a group of Malaysians among 38 hostages they are holding in the southern Philippines, a day after releasing an ailing German woman captive, sources said.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Lippo to open factory outlet in Karawaci
Lippo to open factory outlet in Karawaci JAKARTA (JP): Giant retailer PT Lippo Supermall will launch Factory Outlet Supermall Karawaci in August, offering merchandise with far lower prices than those offered by other shops.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Portuguese cartography at Museum Sejarah
Portuguese cartography at Museum SejarahBy Boy de Waart JAKARTA (JP): Looking for a piece of history? Go and check out the exhibition currently on at the Museum Sejarah Jakarta.The exhibition, Cartography of the West-East Encounter, will run until July 26 and is the fruit of cooperation between the...
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
RI rules out foreign troops for Maluku
RI rules out foreign troops for Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Top government officials rebuffed suggestions on Monday that foreign troops be stationed in the Maluku islands, saying steps were already being taken to end the violence in the area.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Muladi insists on Chief Justice post
Muladi insists on Chief Justice post JAKARTA (JP): Shaking off rumors of sex and financial scandals, former justice minister Muladi told a "fit and proper" hearing for new justices at the House of Representatives on Monday that he wants no less than the top Supreme Court job.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Bimantara to sell its affiliate firms
Bimantara to sell its affiliate firms JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Indonesian diversified holding company PT Bimantara Citra announced Monday that it plans to sell 46.57 million shares, or a 13.5 percent stake, in its affiliate hotelier PT Plaza Indonesia.
Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Australian business directory
Australian business directory JAKARTA (JP): The Australian ambassador to Indonesia, John McCarthy, will introduce the 2000/2001 Directory of Australian Businesses in Indonesia at his residence here on Wednesday.