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Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Indonesia aims for one boxing gold amid punchy Thai onslaught
Indonesia aims for one boxing gold amid punchy Thai onslaught BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): With Thai boxers securing berths in all but one of Saturday's 11 final bouts at the 20th Southeast Asian Games here, Indonesia has set a realistic target to win a single gold medal, far below the six it won on...
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Limited funds complicating efforts to put out forest fires
Limited funds complicating efforts to put out forest fires JAKARTA (JP): The government admitted on Friday that a lack of funds had hampered efforts to put out the spreading forest fires causing haze across many areas.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Councilors nix land exchange proposal
Councilors nix land exchange proposal JAKARTA (JP): City councilors rejected on Friday a land exchange plan between the city administration and privately-owned retail firm PT Pasaraya Toserba Jaya.A. Chudlary Syafi'i Hazami of the United Development Party (PPP) faction said it was not worthwhile to...
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Police stymied in search for showroom robbers
Police stymied in search for showroom robbers JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police detectives are finding it difficult to locate three members of an armed gang who wounded a high school girl during a robbery on Thursday afternoon, an officer said.Chief of the police precinct Lt. Col.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 13, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,828.00 7,906.00Australian dollar 1 5,099.94 5,154.71Austrian schilling 1 607.57 614.20Belgian franc 1 207.25 209.51Brunei dollar 1 4,681.82 4,731.30Canadian dollar 1 5,269.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Self-developed curriculum adds efficiency to education
Self-developed curriculum adds efficiency to educationBy Bambang Sugeng YOGYAKARTA (JP): The 1994 school curriculum passed by the government prescribes a national load of 60 percent to 70 percent and a local load of 30 percent to 40 percent.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
IMF alarmed over banking scandal, urges resolution
IMF alarmed over banking scandal, urges resolution JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund on Friday expressed great concern over the Bank Bali scandal, urging the authorities to act quickly and firmly to resolve the matter.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Poor kids sit down with politicians
Poor kids sit down with politiciansBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): What did we really expect from a discussion between impoverished children and top politicians? Surely not a heated debate on recent political stances, leaked political secrets or who was going to be the next president?No, the children...
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
House warns government of no-confidence motion
House warns government of no-confidence motion JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives threatened on Friday to propose a motion of no confidence in the Habibie government if it did not act firmly and quickly in dealing with US$70 million Bank Bali scandal.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Indonesia no longer a model for developing countries: Minister
Indonesia no longer a model for developing countries: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Alleviation Haryono Suyono bitterly told representatives of eight developing countries he was not ashamed to confess that Indonesia was world renowned not because of...
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Indonesia second best in pencak silat
Indonesia second best in pencak silat BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP):Indonesia was forced to acknowledge the emerging supremacy of Vietnam in pencak silat as the event closed at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Friday.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Akbar, Megawati meeting hailed
Akbar, Megawati meeting hailed JAKARTA (JP): Support has greeted the meeting of Akbar Tandjung and Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday, after Akbar acknowledged the possibility of a Golkar Party tie-up with Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the winner in the recent polls.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Fantastic entrance fee
Fantastic entrance fee During my last visit to Yogyakarta with guests from Europe, we went on a tour of the lesser known temples at Prambanan. As usual, such a visit is a real treat for art lovers worldwide who flock to Indonesia to admire these wonders of civilization.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
KL between rock and hard place over polls
KL between rock and hard place over pollsBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A gloomy stock market and rumblings within his coalition may be giving Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad ample reason to consider holding elections later rather than sooner.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Young women find fair a chance for fun, money
Young women find fair a chance for fun, money JAKARTA (JP): The annual trade fair in Jakarta, besides promoting the latest goods and products of local and foreign companies, also offers young women the opportunity to earn money by working as part-time saleswomen.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Moslem protest against 'togel'
Moslem protest against 'togel' JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 activists from the Islamic Society Forum (FMI) staged a protest in front of the City Council building in Central Jakarta on Friday, calling for the council to play an active role in combating gambling in the city.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Real story behind demolition of historical sites is vague
Real story behind demolition of historical sites is vagueBy Ida Indawati Khouw Old Batavia is no less attractive than metropolitan Jakarta. However, many of the finest buildings have been demolished, neglected, refurbished out of character or are poorly managed.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Elderly woman slashed to death
Elderly woman slashed to death TANGERANG (JP): A 70-year-old woman was found dead on Thursday in the early morning hours at the back of her house in Selon hamlet of Kaliasin village, Balaraja district, an officer said.Balaraja Police chief Capt.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Daihatsu's Asian expansion
Daihatsu's Asian expansion TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. is set to boost its annual auto output in Southeast Asia by 70 percent to meet recovering demand in the region, a report said Friday.The minicar maker, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 13, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 13,500 Alumindo Light...
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Death toll increases to 98 in renewed Ambon violence
Death toll increases to 98 in renewed Ambon violence JAKARTA (JP): Renewed clashes between Muslims and Christians in the riot-torn Maluku capital of Ambon have raised the death toll to 98 after 10 more people died of slash and bullet wounds in hospitals on Friday, a local police spokesman said.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Refugees continue to flow out of Aceh villages
Refugees continue to flow out of Aceh villagesBy Ati Nurbaiti and Tarmilin Usman SIGLI, Aceh (JP): Despite reports of a new police operation to improve security, residents of troubled Pidi regency have continued to flow out of their villages in fear of armed conflicts between separatist guerrillas...
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Albert's saving grace brings gold in the pool
Albert's saving grace brings gold in the poolBy Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Albert Christiadi Sutanto saved face for Indonesia's swimming team in the Southeast Asian Games on Friday, striking gold in the 200 meters butterfly in a record- setting time.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Mentari prepaid card usable nationwide
Mentari prepaid card usable nationwide JAKARTA (JP): Users of Mentari's prepaid card can now make calls from their cellular phone to and from all 27 provinces, cellular operator PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) announced on Friday.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Indonesia secures women's doubles title
Indonesia secures women's doubles titleBy Primastuti Handayani BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia assured itself at least one more tennis gold medal at the 20th Southeast Asian Games here on Friday after its two women's doubles pairs reached Saturday's final.
Sat, 14 Aug 1999
Developing writing skills from childhood
Developing writing skills from childhoodBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): The response by readers of this paper (three letters and one article) to my article Writing needs more attention (July 10, 1999), raised issues which included writing as an art, nonacademic writing, feedback on student's...
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
A call for greater sensitivity
A call for greater sensitivity Like Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea have also been hit by the economic crisis. As we know, however, here the crisis has hit harder because it was accompanied by disturbances on the political plane.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
KPU selects 15 Muslim organizations
KPU selects 15 Muslim organizations JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) named 15 Islamic organizations on Thursday to represent the Muslim community in the Interest Groups faction of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). Each would be given one seat in the 700-seat Assembly.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Oil prices remain high
Oil prices remain high SINGAPORE (Reuters): Crude prices in Asia on Thursday were holding overnight highs, underpinned by reports of lower oil stocks in the United States.New York Mercantile Exchange September U.S.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Ethnic fighting in Batam
Ethnic fighting in Batam Last week's ethnic fighting in Batam brought business on the island to a standstill for three days. Regrettably, ethnic fighting on this island is nothing new. Last week's was simply the worst.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Enchanted Moments by Deniek G. Sukarya, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto 79, Menteng (Phone: 3907623), Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 29.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Twilite Orchestra to perform 'Tribute to A Nation'
Twilite Orchestra to perform 'Tribute to A Nation' JAKARTA (JP): You can choose to celebrate the country's 54th anniversary in a number of ways, but one of the most entertaining and worthwhile choices would be to attend a performance of the Twilite Orchestra, which will be performing patriotic...
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Indonesia in transition: Some parting thoughts
Indonesia in transition: Some parting thoughtsBy J. Stapleton Roy This is the second and last part of a presentation by the outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia at the Indonesian Council on World Affairs (ICWA) in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Pakistan slams India as navy dead buried
Pakistan slams India as navy dead buried KARACHI (Agencies): Pakistan on Thursday buried its dead from the downing of a navy patrol plane by India and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif turned up the rhetoric on what he called New Delhi's "barbaric" and "cowardly" act.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Immigration clarifies
Immigration clarifies With reference to the letter from Mr. Robert WEM which appeared in The Jakarta Post on July 21, 1999, entitled Immigration law, we would like to give our comment on the matter.First of all, and unfortunately, the problem raised by Mr.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Asia may benefit from yuan devaluation
Asia may benefit from yuan devaluationBy James T. Areddy HONG KONG (Dow Jones): As economists' expectations grow that China will eventually devalue its currency, so are hopes that other Asian countries might benefit from such a move.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Political rumblings grow over Bank Bali scandal
Political rumblings grow over Bank Bali scandal JAKARTA (JP): Political squabbling over laying the blame for the high-profile Bank Bali scandal intensified on Thursday, with the ruling Golkar Party declaring its innocence and a senior economic minister denying any involvement.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Farmer wants military to make good on loan
Farmer wants military to make good on loan TANGERANG (JP): A villager of Balaraja subdistrict here reminded Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Suparman not to forget to return his 39-hectare plot of land currently being used to plant corn as part of a military-sponsored agricultural...
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
RP businesses support Estrada
RP businesses support Estrada MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' main business groups will campaign for proposed amendments to the constitution by conducting "road shows" outside the capital, the presidential palace said on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Aug 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 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Student's Quiz 3:00 Music 4:00 News 5:00 Sea Games: Swimming Final (live) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 8:10 Dances 9:00 World News 9:30 Sea Games Journal 10:30...
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Satelindo, AsiaSat sign deal
Satelindo, AsiaSat sign deal HONG KONG (AFP): Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) said Thursday it has reached agreement with PT. Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) on providing mutual back-up support for satellite control operations during emergencies.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Reinforcements arrive in Ambon
Reinforcements arrive in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Two battalions of reinforcement troops arrived in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Thursday as ongoing violence between Muslims and Christians in the city claimed at least two more victims and injured nine others.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Indonesia comes up short in medal hunt
Indonesia comes up short in medal huntBy Primastuti Handayani and Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): With relatively few medals up for grabs, Indonesia earned two more golds on the fifth day of competition at the 20th Southeast Asian Games here on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
RI satellite to be launched
RI satellite to be launched PARIS (AFP): The launch of the European Ariane rocket carrying an Indonesian telecommunications satellite will take place overnight Thursday, French space officials said Wednesday.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Wiranto rejects dialog proposal with Aceh's GAM
Wiranto rejects dialog proposal with Aceh's GAM JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto ruled out on Thursday the possibility of initiating a dialog with members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), saying their demand for independence was unrealistic.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Boat racing dominated by Indonesia with 5 golds
Boat racing dominated by Indonesia with 5 golds BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesian paddlers won on Thursday one gold and one silver medal to conclude the traditional boat races at the Southeast Asian Games.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Asia Pulp gets $100m loan for Indah Kiat
Asia Pulp gets $100m loan for Indah Kiat HONG KONG (Bloomberg): Asia Pulp and Paper Co., the only Indonesian company to borrow abroad this year, said it cut its borrowing costs by more than half when it backed with APP shares a US$100 million one-year loan for its Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Corp. Tbk.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Police officers caught in drugfest
Police officers caught in drugfest JAKARTA (JP): Seven low-ranking police officers were detained on Wednesday night for allegedly using shabu-shabu (a crystal methamphetamine) at the Petamburan Police Dormitory on Jl. K.S. Tubun in West Jakarta, an officer said.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Businessman, retired generals open business intelligence firm
Businessman, retired generals open business intelligence firm JAKARTA (JP): Noted businessman Iman Taufik, along with four retired military and police generals, officially opened a business intelligence firm on Thursday with an aim to boost Indonesian companies' competitiveness abroad.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
City hoteliers order tax cut for business
City hoteliers order tax cut for business JAKARTA (JP): City hoteliers and restaurant operators demanded on Wednesday the city administration reduce hotel and restaurant taxes by 50 percent, in a bid to help boost their business competitiveness in the third millennium.