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Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Pressure from the World Bank and IMF
Pressure from the World Bank and IMF We regard the call made by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (to resolve the Bank Bali scandal swiftly and satisfactorily) as a most important external encouragement.
Fri, 27 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 Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show...
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Government still way behind in Y2K preparations
Government still way behind in Y2K preparations JAKARTA (JP): Most computer systems in government agencies and enterprises were yet to be updated as of July in preparation for the millennium bug, with only four months remaining until it is set to strike, a research institute found.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Death sentence sought for drug offenders
Death sentence sought for drug offenders JAKARTA (JP): With an increasing trend of drug abuse, National Police headquarters is seeking a more effective preventive measure against the use and sale of drugs.Spokesman for the National Police Headquarters Brig. Gen. Togar M.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Basketball clubs gear up for national league
Basketball clubs gear up for national league JAKARTA (JP): Five basketball clubs are preparing their athletes for the first of five series in the 1999 A Mild National Basketball League Kobatama from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 at Bima Sakti Sports Complex in Cirebon, West Java.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Ophthalmologist not optometrist
Ophthalmologist not optometrist I refer to the article on contact lens in the Aug. 22, 1999 edition of The Jakarta Post. It is a good article and I'm proud that my father was quoted in the article.But there are some mistakes that I would like to correct.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Aster denies bankruptcy report
Aster denies bankruptcy report JAKARTA (JP): Taira Faisal & Panggabean law firm denied on Thursday that its client PT Aster Dharma Industri was declared bankrupt by the Supreme Court."As of Aug. 26, the Supreme Court has not officially issued a verdict declaring PT Aster Dharma bankrupt," the law...
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Prosecutor reported to Attorney General
Prosecutor reported to Attorney General TANGERANG (JP): A dispute at the Tangerang District Prosecutors' Office continued on Thursday as one of the attorneys, Pudji Basuki, was reported to the Attorney General's Office for allegedly extorting money from other counselors.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Indonesian boy release sought from Australian jail
Indonesian boy release sought from Australian jail DARWIN, Australia (AFP); Human rights groups demanded Wednesday the release of a 13-year-old Indonesian boy suffering from malaria who has been held in detention for a month over a people-smuggling racket.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Xanana to be free man on Sept. 15, Muladi says
Xanana to be free man on Sept. 15, Muladi says JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie is expected to release jailed East Timor resistance leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao on Sept. 15, Minister of Justice/State Secretary Muladi announced on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Nomura to quit Tancho
Nomura to quit Tancho JAKARTA (JP): Two Japanese investors will divest their entire stake in PT Tancho Indonesia, a publicly listed cosmetics and perfume producer, the company said on Thursday.Tancho corporate secretary Dodi Ardityagraha said that Nomura/Jafco Investment (Asia) Ltd and PT BNI...
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Indocement books profit
Indocement books profit JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa announced on Thursday a consolidated net income of Rp 558.47 billion (about US$74.5 million) in the first semester ended in June 30, up from Rp 3.32 billion in the same period last year.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sketch Exhibition: Paradigma Seni Rupa Indonesia, by Srihadi Soedarsono, at Galeri Lontar, Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 27.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
A matter of hygiene
A matter of hygiene Recently, on a morning television program a representative from the tourist sector spoke of tourism in Indonesia being the third highest foreign exchange earner. However, he expressed his concern that while all efforts were being made to increase the efficiency of this...
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Lippo hosts Red & White jazz concert
Lippo hosts Red & White jazz concert JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers, listen up. A four-day jazz concert featuring well-known musicians might be what is needed to cheer you up and put to rest a lousy workday.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Indonesia violates UN pact on observers: UNAMET
Indonesia violates UN pact on observers: UNAMET DILI, East Timor (JP): A representative of the United Nations said Thursday that Indonesia had violated the agreement on East Timor's direct ballot signed in May by Indonesia, Portugal and the UN.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Central Java aims to host 2004 National Games
Central Java aims to host 2004 National Games JAKARTA (JP): Central Java is determined in its ambition to host the 2004 National Games (PON), despite tough competition from West Java, North Sumatra and South Sumatra.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Military kills five in night of violence
Military kills five in night of violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): At least five residents were shot and killed by security personnel and 25 were injured in riots involving at least 1,000 people here on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Students protest plantation firm
Students protest plantation firm PEKANBARU, Riau: More than 1,000 freshmen of the Riau University took to the streets here Thursday to protest the operation of the oil palm plantation company, PT Torganda, in the province.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Government told to nix land deals with Soeharto associates
Government told to nix land deals with Soeharto associates JAKARTA (JP): State forestry firm Perum Perhutani has urged the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations to cancel its land swap deals with eight companies linked to former president Soeharto's families and cronies.Perhutani president A.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Three dead in last day of campaign
Three dead in last day of campaignBy Budiman Moerdijat and Dwi Atmanta DILI, East Timor (JP): At least three men were shot dead and several others wounded on Thursday in sporadic clashes here that tarnished the penultimate day of campaigning for Monday's vote on the province's future.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Rp 18m taken in armed robbery
Rp 18m taken in armed robbery JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives are pursuing four men who robbed a 27-year-old man of Rp 18 million at Kebayoran Lama subdistrict on Thursday morning.South Jakarta Police chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Agriculture ministry works to boost fishery exports
Agriculture ministry works to boost fishery exports JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture plans to develop marine aquaculture in line with a massive fishery development program aimed at bolstering exports to US$10.19 billion by 2003, compared to $2.04 billion in 1998.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Amateur c'ships serve as PON warm-up
Amateur c'ships serve as PON warm-up SURABAYA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Golf Championships, held next year in the East Java capital, will serve as preparation for the 15th National Games (PON).The championships, where 254 golfers will compete from 108 clubs, will take place at the Ciputra Golf...
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Thousands of infants suffer from malnutrition
Thousands of infants suffer from malnutrition SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): At least 27,300 infants in Cirebon, West Java, are suffering from malnutrition, Minister of Social Affairs Justika Baharsjah said."This huge figure bothers us all.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
East Timor cyberwar on new global battlefield: The web
East Timor cyberwar on new global battlefield: The webBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may be on the brink of a cyberwar, but no blood will be shed in this conflict nor lives lost due to bullets. The battlefield of such a war is the Internet, with bullets the words, and soldiers the hackers.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
'Antara' building not demolished
'Antara' building not demolished With reference to the news items in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 editions on page 3, we would like to clarify that the articles or the false opinion that the historic Antara building situated on 57-59 Jl. Antara, Jakarta, has been demolished are not true.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 26, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 10,000 Alumindo Light Metal...
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Garuda upbeat over debt talks with creditors
Garuda upbeat over debt talks with creditors JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia said on Thursday its debt restructuring proposal was received positively by its foreign creditors.The airline's vice president for corporate communications, Pujobroto, said results from the first...
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
BPKP preparing bill to ensure audit independency
BPKP preparing bill to ensure audit independency JAKARTA (JP): The Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) is preparing a draft law to ensure greater independency in its audit work over state-owned enterprises and government budgetary spending, the agency's senior executive said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Foreign exchange reserves fall to $15.95 billion
Foreign exchange reserves fall to $15.95 billion JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves fell US$55.1 million to $15.95 billion as of Aug. 23, according to Bank Indonesia's latest weekly report.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Rupiah down after highly volatile session
Rupiah down after highly volatile session HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The rupiah ended Asian hours weaker on Thursday after a highly volatile session, which saw the Indonesian currency swing by over 5 percent in value during the day.Asia's other regional currencies remained tightly range-bound.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Sound body, sound mind
Sound body, sound mind I refer to the editorial Rout in Brunei (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 14, 1999) in which it is stated that we have all been taught that sports and fitness are important aspects of life and that a sound body ensures a sound mind.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Initiation program should continue, say academics
Initiation program should continue, say academics JAKARTA (JP): Despite mounting protests against the university initiation ceremonies that often end in tragedy, academics in Jakarta said on Thursday the ceremonies were necessary for incoming freshmen.
Fri, 27 Aug 1999
Judge asked to free mentally ill defendant
Judge asked to free mentally ill defendant JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer has suggested the Central Jakarta District Court free defendant Anwar Budiman, 25, from all charges of possessing and selling 3.87 kilograms of dried marijuana.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Student's death during hazing raises questions
Student's death during hazing raises questions JAKARTA (JP): A forensic expert said on Wednesday he suspected violence was involved in the death of a freshman during hazing at his university on Tuesday.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Recovery talks in S'pore
Recovery talks in S'pore SINGAPORE (AFP): Senior finance officials from 14 Asia-Pacific nations will meet here this weekend to discuss ways of managing Asia's recovery from financial crisis.The two-day meeting beginning Sunday is the fifth since a framework was set up in Manila in November 1997 to...
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Judiciary must decide on Soeharto: ICW
Judiciary must decide on Soeharto: ICW JAKARTA (JP): A prominent corruption watchdog questioned President B.J. Habibie's plan to declare the legal status of former president Soeharto, under investigation for alleged corruption, saying the authority belongs to the judiciary rather than to the head...
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
'Supreme Court states Aster Dharma bankrupt'
'Supreme Court states Aster Dharma bankrupt' JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has declared PT Aster Dharma Industri bankrupt, overruling the decision on the listed company made by the Jakarta Commercial Court in June, a source said.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Government urged to bypass KONI, fund sports bodies directly
Government urged to bypass KONI, fund sports bodies directly JAKARTA (JP): A sports observer is urging the government to funnel its funds for sports development from the National Development and Planning Board (Bappenas) directly to sports organizations, bypassing the National Sports Council (KONI).
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
IMF pleased with Indonesia's recovery
IMF pleased with Indonesia's recovery JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asia Pacific director, Hubert Neiss, said on Wednesday that Indonesia had made considerable progress in economic recovery, but warned that a consistent implementation of the economic reform program was a must...
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Lost in space
Lost in space Having lost my mobile phone last week, my first time mind you, I promptly went out to buy a new one legitimately. To my surprise, and rising disgust, there appeared to be only a handful of satellite numbers available, and at usury prices.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 25, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,540.00 7,640.00 7,540.00 7,670.00Australian dollar 1 4,758.05 4,858.85 4,733.00 4,883.00Austrian schilling 1 574.21 586.61 - -Belgian franc 1 195.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Protests mark swearing in of councilors
Protests mark swearing in of councilors JAKARTA (JP): Amid the unceremonious din of demonstrations by several groups calling for some of them to resign, the new lineup of Jakarta councilors was sworn in at the City Council in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Embassy regulations
Embassy regulations Many Indonesians have complained about the visa rules applied by the Australian and U.S. embassies. They have all voiced the same grievance: the nonrefundable visa fee, charged whether or not the visa is granted.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Military 'must be neutral' in presidency
Military 'must be neutral' in presidency JAKARTA (JP): Half of 997 respondents in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan said the Indonesian Military (TNI) should remain neutral in the presidential elections, while many expected TNI to take over power in case of a deadlock in the election, a survey revealed.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Three athletes get awards
Three athletes get awards JAKARTA (JP): National athletes Irene Joseph, Nunung Jayadi and Posnianus Kahol received awards from The Athlete's Foot on Wednesday for their record breaking achievements at this month's 20th South East Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Mahathir, habibie meet on immigrants
Mahathir, habibie meet on immigrants KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia on Wednesday held face-to-face talks overshadowed by a bank scandal that has cast doubt over Indonesian President B.J. Habibie's bid for a second term.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Antimonopoly commission to be formed in October
Antimonopoly commission to be formed in October JAKARTA (JP): An independent supervisory commission which will oversee the implementation of the newly introduced antimonopoly law will be formed before the change in the current government, a senior official said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Asian currencies end mixed
Asian currencies end mixed HONG KONG (Dow Jones): A day of directionless trading left Asian currencies mixed at the end of local trading hours Wednesday.Long anticipated, Tuesday's 25-basis-point increase in U.S. interest rates had little impact on regional markets.