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Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Headline: So underwhelming
Headline: So underwhelming Amien Rais, leader of an important Indonesian political party, got it about right when asked to appraise President Abdurrahman Wahid's speech of apology yesterday to a highly critical parliament. He said that it was "okay".
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Constitutional crisis?
Constitutional crisis? The Second Amendment to the 1945 Constitution, now being discussed at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), is actually a series of alterations to Indonesia's basic law. The proposed amendment contains as many as 29 items, which if approved, will expand the 1945...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Search for missing Aceh activist begins
Search for missing Aceh activist begins BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Security authorities began searching on Tuesday for the chairman of the New York-based nongovernmental organization International Forum for Aceh (IFA), Jafar Sidik Hamzah.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Design Exhibition at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), through August 26.Performance * Concert: Surabaya Symphony Orchestra - Robin Clavreul (French Cellist), Jean-Paul Minelli Bella (French Arpeggina Player), Hansjorg Koch...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Books on Communism hot sellers at MPR
Books on Communism hot sellers at MPR JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) may reject President Abdurrahman Wahid's call to revoke the 1965 decree prohibiting communism, but books on communism and leftist figures were the most popular sellers at a book kiosk on the Assembly...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Luhut regrets govt ban on dot-com investors
Luhut regrets govt ban on dot-com investors JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan said on Tuesday the recent ban of foreign investors in the country's nascent Internet sector was against the government's drive to attract foreign funds.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Routine bomb sweep at AG office
Routine bomb sweep at AG office JAKARTA (JP): Following a series of bomb blasts and threats in the capital recently, the Attorney General's Office initiated on Tuesday a routine bomb sweep within the office compound, an official said.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Cabinet changes likely this month: Alwi
Cabinet changes likely this month: Alwi JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is likely to reshuffle his Cabinet toward the end of the month after the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) closes on Aug. 18, a top government minister said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Bad quality of Tangerang water
Bad quality of Tangerang water We, Tangerang's residents, have long since subscribed to the Tangerang Drinking Water Company (PDAM Tangerang), but now the water quality gets worse every day which disappoints us.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Political lies lead to disaster
Political lies lead to disaster Political structures built on lies, seen solid from the outside, will not last and will succumb to the forces of truth in the end.A book to that effect, mostly referring to the New Order, was launched on Sunday (August 6) by the Sinar Harapan publishing company.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Beware, crime at Cawang
Beware, crime at CawangFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThose passing through the Cawang traffic light, precisely on the crossroad between Jl. MT Haryono, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan, near the traffic light, must be careful as the area has of late been a very sensitive location for crimes.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
TNI set to write itself into Constitution
TNI set to write itself into Constitution JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is almost certain to write the political role of the Indonesian Military (TNI) into the 1945 Constitution under a compromise among the country's major political parties.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Malaysia's palm oil ends off lows
Malaysia's palm oil ends off lows KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures closed off the day's lows on Tuesday with players awaiting fresh developments on the possibility of duty-free exports.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
South Jakarta court receives dossiers on Soeharto
South Jakarta court receives dossiers on Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): With the decision on a location for the trial remaining unsettled, government prosecutors submitted the dossiers on former president Soeharto's alleged corruption to the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Transportation fares to rise next month
Transportation fares to rise next month JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar said here on Tuesday that new sea and land transportation fares would take affect beginning next month.The minister said that fare increases could not be avoided as the current charges were no longer...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Pertamina resumes Balikpapan refinery operation
Pertamina resumes Balikpapan refinery operation JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday operation of its refinery in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, had resumed after a blast on Monday forced it to close one of its production facilities.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Defiant Anwar jailed nine years for sodomy
Defiant Anwar jailed nine years for sodomy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian judge on Tuesday jailed ex- deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim for nine years for sodomy -- a sentence which could keep him behind bars till 2014.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Migrant settlers return to Java
Migrant settlers return to Java PADANG, West Sumatra: Hundreds of migrant settlers from several towns in Java left their lands at Pagai Utara Utara and Sipora area in Mentawai islands to return to their hometowns over a land dispute with the natives.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Barring direct investment in Internet unwise
Barring direct investment in Internet unwiseBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): As the Internet penetrates everyone's life, one of the major phenomena that it brings is the dot-coms that offer almost any conceivable type of goods and services through the web of sites: books, CDs, toys, computers, clothes,...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Soldier killed in fresh violence in Ambon
Soldier killed in fresh violence in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A trail of fresh violence continued to rock Ambon, leaving at least one soldier killed and four people injured, including one serviceman, officials said on Tuesday.Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 8, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 655 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 0 310,000 Alakasa Industrindo 900 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 890 -5...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
KPC renews force majeure status as strike continues
KPC renews force majeure status as strike continues JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal said on Tuesday it had renewed its force majeure status with its customers as striking workers had made it impossible to continue coal shipments from its mine in the Sanggata regency, East...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 8, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,060.00 9,060.00 8,571.00 8,603.00Australian dollar 1 4,732.83 5,324.56 5,001.18 5,055.98Austrian schilling 1 531.85 598.17 562.01 568.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
KL delegation to E. Timor
KL delegation to E. Timor KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said Tuesday he would lead a delegation to East Timor to seek investment opportunities and help the violence-torn territory to develop.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Indonesia supports declaration of Palestinian state
Indonesia supports declaration of Palestinian state JAKARTA (JP): Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab said on Tuesday that Jakarta would support the Palestinian leadership in its plan to unilaterally declare independence next month, but stressed that peace talks with Israel must continue.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Investigation into loan abuse to be accelerated
Investigation into loan abuse to be accelerated JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman vowed on Tuesday to accelerate the investigation of some 48 commercial banks for the alleged misuse of government liquidity supports equivalent to billions of U.S. dollars.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
L&M expects boost from RI
L&M expects boost from RI SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): L&M Group Investments Ltd. expects the acquisition of Van Der Horst Ltd.'s assets in Indonesia to boost its revenue by S$10 million for the current financial year, Marcel Tjia, executive director of L&M said Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Gus Dur under fire at MPR
Gus Dur under fire at MPR JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid came under fire on Tuesday from virtually every faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for what they judged to be a lackluster first 10 months in office.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Welcoming new column
Welcoming new column I noted with interest the new weekly column "Opening up" which kicked off with an interview of Zannuba "Yenny" Arifah Chafsoh Rahman (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 6, 2000).Judging by questions put to Ms.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Zarkasih quits post at Taekwondo body
Zarkasih quits post at Taekwondo body JAKARTA (JP): Ahmad Zarkasih Hamid has resigned from his post of secretary-general of the Indonesian Taekwondo Association (TI) as of Aug. 1, saying he wanted to focus on his business.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Wal-Mart eyes Asia expansion
Wal-Mart eyes Asia expansion MANILA (AFX-ASIA): Wal-Mart Stores Inc is seeking to establish a retail firm in the Philippines and possibly make the country its depot for expansion in Asia, Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II said.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
IBRA oversight body to review MSAA agreement
IBRA oversight body to review MSAA agreement JAKARTA (JP): The newly-formed oversight committee for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday it would review the controversial Master of Settlement and Acquisition Agreement (MSAA) signed last year by IBRA and former bank owners.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Supeni seeks fair decision in weightlifting evaluation
Supeni seeks fair decision in weightlifting evaluation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian weightlifter Supeni expects a fair judgment in the final evaluation of Olympic Games qualifiers on Aug. 9 in Pringsewu, Lampung, and Aug. 14 at the Ragunan sports school in South Jakarta.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
IBF questions PBSI over 'match fixing'
IBF questions PBSI over 'match fixing' JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) has questioned the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) over alleged match fixing in the women's doubles between Indonesian players at the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Lawyers proclaim Djoko's innocence
Lawyers proclaim Djoko's innocence JAKARTA (JP): Defense attorneys of Djoko S. Tjandra, the main defendant in the high-profile Bank Bali scandal, insisted on Monday that their client had not caused any loss to the state as the Rp 546 billion (US$61.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
'Rodad': Wonosobo's religious art show
'Rodad': Wonosobo's religious art showBy Bambang M WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): The cool town located at the foot of Sumbing and Sindoro mountains has charmed millions of people with its breathtaking scenery.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Asian Airlines seek common voice to meet new challenges
Asian Airlines seek common voice to meet new challenges KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Regional aviation leaders declared Monday that while many airlines have soared out of Asia's financial crisis, closer solidarity was now needed to weather new hurdles which challenge the industry.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Cutline
CutlineWWF & BTNUK The carcass of a Javan rhinoceros, one of the world's most endangered mammals, lies decomposing in the Ujung Kulon National Park. The rhino's remains were found by a rhino population monitoring team on Aug. 1.The 2.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Government blasted over Internet restriction
Government blasted over Internet restriction JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors and local Internet companies blasted the government on Monday over its controversial policy to ban foreign investors from entering the country's Internet- related businesses, calling it unrealistic.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Malaysia palm oil closes higher on duty-free news
Malaysia palm oil closes higher on duty-free news KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Monday, boosted by news that Malaysia may allow local companies to export crude palm oil (CPO) duty-free this year, traders said.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Pertamina to sign gas contract with Singapore Power
Pertamina to sign gas contract with Singapore Power JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Monday it expected to sign a deal in November with Singapore Power for a 20-year supply of natural gas from Central and South Sumatra to Singapore.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
On 'jilbab'
On 'jilbab'From Pikiran RakyatCommenting on the so-called jilbab lontong (Mr. Asep Ridwan used this term in a recent letter to the editors in Pikiran Rakyat), this is some kind of explanation about the correct jilbab (female headwear that exposes the face but not the ears, neck or hair), meaning...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:30 Dialog 10:00 Music 10:30 Documentary 11:30 Dialog 12:00 p.m. Interval 2:30 Children's Performance 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Sports 6:30 Music...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Megawati 'refuses' to read progress report
Megawati 'refuses' to read progress report JAKARTA (JP): While relations between President and Vice President are said to be congenial, aides close to Megawati Soekarnoputri said the fact that she did not read Monday's key presidential report was evidence of her dissatisfaction with it.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Film* French Film at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone 4212417), 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m.: Le bonheur est dans le pre, August 8. E.T. I'Extraterrestre, August 11. Indiana Jones et le Temple Maudit, August 15. Jurassic Park, August 18.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 7, 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 8,728.00Australian dollar 1 4,800.50 5,396.19 5,068.53 5,127.70Austrian schilling 1 540.34 606.56 570.51 576.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Country's illness not cured yet
Country's illness not cured yet Unfortunately President Abdurrahman Wahid has, up to now, not brought any good fortune to the nation and country even though he possesses a strong legitimacy to rule this country.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Why Indonesia should legally protect its environment better
Why Indonesia should legally protect its environment betterBy Sarah Waddell JAKARTA (JP): Virtually every national constitution revised or adopted since 1970 has addressed environmental concerns. An important question in view of the constitutional amendments that will be considered by the...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
GAM commander emerges from hiding, calls for end to unrest
GAM commander emerges from hiding, calls for end to unrest BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The armed wing commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Tengku Abdullah Syafiie, made his first public appearance on Sunday after months of hiding, calling for his followers to "support Aceh independence through a...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
BPK reviews work over past 10 months
BPK reviews work over past 10 months JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Monday that during the 10 months President Abdurrahman Wahid has been in office it completed four audits of state financial transactions worth Rp 901.88 trillion (US$101 billion).