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Sat, 31 Jul 1999
The central axis
The central axis The recent emergence of the "central axis" is in fact only a formality of an existing political reality in Indonesia.If somebody thinks that the axis can disrupt the closeness between Gus Dur and Megawati, another may think that it can rupture the proximity between Hamzah Haz and...
Sat, 31 Jul 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 9:30 TV Series: The Saint 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Sat, 31 Jul 1999
Singapore hires Danish coach
Singapore hires Danish coach SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore has roped in Danish coach Jan Poulsen to steer the island state into the 2010 World Cup soccer finals.Poulsen, who is currently coaching his side in its quest to qualify for the Sydney Olympics, will become director of Singapore's "Goal 2010"...
Sat, 31 Jul 1999
Krugman to speak at economics forum
Krugman to speak at economics forum JAKARTA (JP): Distinguished world economist Paul Krugman, Hubert Neiss, the director of the International Monetary Fund for Asia and Pacific, and several other economists will speak at an economics forum to be held here on Aug. 25.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Ghalib investigation halted due to insufficient evidence
Ghalib investigation halted due to insufficient evidence JAKARTA (JP): The military police announced on Thursday the investigation into corruption allegations against former attorney general Andi M. Ghalib had been ended due to insufficient evidence.Military police chief Maj. Gen.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
KL envoy asks RI to curb fires
KL envoy asks RI to curb fires PEKANBARU, Riau: Malaysian consul here Zulkifli Yacob hopes the Indonesian government will be able to prevent the spread of forest and land fires to neighboring cities and countries, including his nation.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Asia not solely to blame for crisis: World Bank
Asia not solely to blame for crisis: World Bank BANGKOK (Reuters): Asia should not accept blanket blame for its economic crisis and should rather be proud of the decades of world-class growth and poverty reduction its has achieved, the World Bank's chief economist said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
'Washington consensus' needs revision
'Washington consensus' needs revisionBy Grzegorz W. Kolodko JAKARTA (JP): Ten years ago, when the post-communist transition to a market economy and democracy begun, the so-called "Washington consensus" was thought to represent the received wisdom on the proper way to move from stabilization to...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Police officer wounded in attack
Police officer wounded in attack JAKARTA (JP): A traffic police officer was assaulted by four unidentified men wearing military uniforms in front of a hotel on Jl. Raya Bogor-Cimanggis on late Wednesday.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
More health experts sought
More health experts sought PADANG, West Sumatra: The country needs at least 22,500 medical experts to improve the people's health, Minister of Health Farid Anfasa Moeloek said."Currently, there are only 2,500 to 3,000 medical experts across the country," he was quoted by Antara on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
House backs Tanjung Jati B buyout
House backs Tanjung Jati B buyout JAKARTA (JP): Cash-strapped state-owned electricity company PT PLN gained on Thursday full support from the House of Representatives (DPR) to proceed with its plan to buy out the Tanjung Jati B power plant in Central Java with US$1.5 billion in a Japanese loan.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Next ICW should probe Baramuli
Next ICW should probe BaramuliFrom GammaThe Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) birthday present to Andi Ghalib resulted in the dethroning of the latter from his post as attorney general. It is an interesting matter, especially in relation to President B.J.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
A voice for Ambon
A voice for Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Various artists are joining hands in presenting a charity musical show for the devastated city of Ambon on Friday, starting from 7 p.m. at Tenda Semanggi, the cafe tents located at the Stock Exchange compound in South Jakarta.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
National striker Kurniawan fails doping tests
National striker Kurniawan fails doping tests JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto has made hot news again after testing positive in precompetition doping tests done by the National Sports Council (KONI) just before he was to join the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games squad.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Asian currencies lifted by yen
Asian currencies lifted by yen HONG KONG (Dow Jones): A combination of the yen's strength, abating concern over the tensions between China and Taiwan, relief at South Korea's handling of the Daewoo Group's near collapse, and improving economic fundamentals lifted Asian currencies Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Indonesia in white and red, by Polish photographer Grzegorz Torzecki, at Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 323707), until Aug. 12.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on July 29, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 6,820.00 6,880.00 6,820.00 6,910.00Australian dollar 1 4,382.45 4,458.35 4,357.00 4,533.00Austrian schilling 1 525.30 534.66 - -Belgian franc 1 179.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Morgan upbeat on Asian stocks
Morgan upbeat on Asian stocks HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. (MWD) remains bullish about Asian stocks and predicts a 30 percent rise in the Morgan Stanley Capital International index for Asia, excluding Japan, over the next year, the firm's Asian strategist said Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Indonesia drafting law to curb money laundering
Indonesia drafting law to curb money laundering JAKARTA (JP): The government is preparing a draft law on money laundering in a bid to curb inflows of illegal money into and out of the country, said a senior minister on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Foreign envoys uneasy about East Timor
Foreign envoys uneasy about East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Japanese foreign minister Masahiko Komura and Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer met separately with President B.J. Habibie and top Cabinet members on Thursday and aired their concerns about the security situation in East Timor.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
ASEAN must meet its responsibility
ASEAN must meet its responsibility The weekend meeting of the 10 ASEAN foreign ministers is only the beginning. The region now meets its so-called dialog partners from the West and from Asia. Serious and dangerous developments are on the agenda.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Railways fed up with scalpers
Railways fed up with scalpers JAKARTA (JP): The country's train operator, PT Kereta Api Indonesia, is fed up with ticket scalpers at most of the train stations in the capital, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Number of pickup spots for prostitutes soars
Number of pickup spots for prostitutes soars JAKARTA (JP): The number of areas in the capital where male and female prostitutes solicited customers soared from only 30 in March last year to 120 in June this year as people grew more desperate to earn a living, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Best performance expected of Indonesian swimmers
Best performance expected of Indonesian swimmersBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia hopes to perform well in the pool at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games despite its limited overseas stints.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Kutai landslide death toll rises to 30
Kutai landslide death toll rises to 30 JAKARTA (JP): The number of casualties in a major landslide that struck a traditional gold mine in East Kalimantan regency of Kutai on Tuesday has risen to 30, Antara reported on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Libya-trained rebels blamed for current Aceh violence
Libya-trained rebels blamed for current Aceh violence JAKARTA (JP): The military blamed Libya-trained separatist rebels for the current situation in Aceh, where some 100,000 residents have fled their homes.The assistant to the chief of Military General Affairs on Operational Affairs, Maj. Gen.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Well said, Megawati
Well said, Megawati Although it is still too early to determine public opinion, Megawati Soekarnoputri's long-awaited policy address, delivered on Thursday at her party's headquarters in Jakarta, is certain to assuage the fears of many of her critics concerning her intentions, personal leanings and...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Experts back policy on city land use
Experts back policy on city land use JAKARTA (JP): City spatial observers voiced support on Thursday for the city administration's policy of allowing buildings whose construction breached existing spatial plans to continue to be utilized rather than be demolished.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
TNI political role ends 'when civilians ready'
TNI political role ends 'when civilians ready' JAKARTA (JP): Juwono Sudarsono said the military's political role could be ended as soon as civilians were ready to take the place of soldiers.Speaking at a seminar here on Wednesday, the minister of education and professor of politics at the...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 29, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 500 -25 30,000 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 350 0 75,500 Alumindo Light...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Megawati stakes claim as leader
Megawati stakes claim as leader JAKARTA (JP): Opposition leader and presidential hopeful Megawati Soekarnoputri asserted on Thursday the victory of her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in the June 7 polls was a clear mandate for her to lead the nation.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
On press freedom
On press freedom I lived and worked in Indonesia between 1990 and 1995. I was an avid reader of The Jakarta Post and even wrote several feature articles that were published in your newspaper. I always thought the Post strived to be fair and objective; two hallmarks of fine journalism.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
A letter from the ambassador
A letter from the ambassador It gives me great pleasure, in the name of the Egyptian people and as a friend, to take the opportunity of Egypt's National Day to elaborate on the unique relationship of Egypt and Indonesia.Egypt's National Day commemorates the momentous July 23, 1952, Revolution.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Family finally admits Bogor remains are son's
Family finally admits Bogor remains are son's TANGERANG (JP): Parents of 12-year-old Bambang Arie Prasetyo, who has been missing since he was kidnapped in November last year, have admitted that the dismembered body found recently in Bogor belongs to their son.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Tripatra's workers' plight
Tripatra's workers' plight PT Tripatra's response (July 27) to Paul Keys' letter (July 23) on the injustices of its employee lock-out tactfully avoids mentioning the substance of the workers' grievances, nor does it mention the broken agreements from a company that has destroyed the livelihoods of...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
PDI Perjuangan's plan for economic recovery
PDI Perjuangan's plan for economic recovery JAKARTA (JP): PDI Perjuangan has pledged to build an independent judicial system and clean and credible government, empower democratic institutions and reform state institutions to restore confidence in the government if it is given power.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
One day of smiles and fun for street children
One day of smiles and fun for street children JAKARTA (JP): Thursday was a special day for Wawan. He did not have to sing on the street as he usually did at the South Jakarta Manggarai traffic lights."I want to stay here for five days," he said, while devouring his fried chicken lunch from a box.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
ASEAN's car sales to rise 23%
ASEAN's car sales to rise 23% KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Car sales in four main ASEAN economies are expected to grow by as much as 23 percent this year with the sharpest gains being posted in the Philippines, a Japanese industry group said Thursday.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
DHL adds Net value
DHL adds Net value JAKARTA (JP): International courier DHL Worldwide Express released on Thursday a special software application which will allow customers to prepare shipment processing through the Internet.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Police watchdog plan supported
Police watchdog plan supported JAKARTA (JP): Constitutional law professors and a legal expert gave their support on Thursday to the National Police proposal to set up a special commission to supervise the performance of the force.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Bank Mandiri vows to become locomotive for real sector
Bank Mandiri vows to become locomotive for real sector JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's largest bank, state Bank Mandiri, is expected to provide between Rp 7 trillion (about US$1 billion) to Rp 14 trillion in loans this year in a bid to help revive the ailing real sector, president Robby Djohan announced.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Government urged to use CGI loans for recovery
Government urged to use CGI loans for recovery JAKARTA (JP): Economists urged the government on Thursday to use the US$5.9 billion in loans pledged by the country's major donors primarily for programs to accelerate economic recovery.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Items go missing from council
Items go missing from council PADANG, West Sumatra: West Sumatra provincial's inspectorate team is planning to search houses of local legislators following reports of 121 items missing from the council's office.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Number of street kids on the rise
Number of street kids on the rise SURABAYA, East Java: Minister of Social Affairs Justika Sjarifuddin Baharsyah estimates the number of street children across the country has reached 50,000 since the economic crisis struck the country in July 1997.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Milk vendors turn to prostitution in Central Java
Milk vendors turn to prostitution in Central JavaBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The economic crisis has changed the lives of many people. Some will do anything to make money. They might cheat, steal, rob, or turn to prostitution, as many women have in the tourist resort of...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Military issues shoot-on-sight order in Ambon
Military issues shoot-on-sight order in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): The military issued a shoot-on-sight order in Ambon on Thursday, the third day of violence between Muslims and Christians in the Maluku provincial capital."We will strike and shoot on sight...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
INCO plans to export 38,500 tons of nickel
INCO plans to export 38,500 tons of nickel JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (INCO) announced on Thursday it would increase its nickel matte exports to 38,500 tons this year from last year's 35,600 tons.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Ethnic clashes in Batam claim more fatalities
Ethnic clashes in Batam claim more fatalities JAKARTA (JP): Violent clashes between public transportation drivers from the Batak and Flores ethnic groups continued in Batam on Thursday evening, claiming at least three more lives following 11 fatalities on Wednesday, a local journalist said.
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
KONI regrets Mia's plan, support PBSI's decision
KONI regrets Mia's plan, support PBSI's decision JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) vice chairman Arie Sudewo has expressed regret over Mia's plan to follow husband Tylio Lobman's move to Rotterdam and supported a Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) decision to expel her if she...
Fri, 30 Jul 1999
Albert, Felix's double vision of Games gold
Albert, Felix's double vision of Games gold JAKARTA (JP): Wherever they go, Albert Christiadi and Felix Christiadi Sutanto have people doing double takes. And it is not only because they are twins. Their dazzling twin feats in the pool also have contributed to their fame.