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Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Indonesia delays sending its ambassador to Australia
Indonesia delays sending its ambassador to Australia JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie postponed veteran diplomat Arizal Effendy's posting as Indonesia's ambassador to Australia amid the worsening diplomatic row between the two countries.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Soeharto vs 'Time' cannot be tried here, police say
Soeharto vs 'Time' cannot be tried here, police say JAKARTA (JP): National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M. Sianipar said on Wednesday that Indonesian courts lack authority and legal grounds to try former president Soeharto's lawsuit against U.S.-based Time magazine here.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Gu Dur, Amien join rally, as students hit the streets
Gu Dur, Amien join rally, as students hit the streets JAKARTA (JP): Two top opposition leaders on Wednesday joined a street rally held by students who were protesting anarchy and the use of violence, which have become commonplace throughout the country.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
East Timor puts Thailand army to the test
East Timor puts Thailand army to the testBy Nicolas Revise BANGKOK (AFP): The role of the Thai military is rapidly and profoundly evolving beyond purely defense constraints as it embarks on a new mission as a defender of humanitarian ideals in East Timor.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
IMF sets conditions for loan disbursement
IMF sets conditions for loan disbursement WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The International Monetary Fund continues to insist that Indonesia make substantial steps toward resolving a high-profile banking scandal case before the Fund will consider disbursing additional financial assistance to the country,...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Pengider Bhuana, The Colours of Life, Deja Vu Gallery, Jl. Dewi Sita, Ubud (Phone: 0361 978225), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Oct. 8. * Instalation Exhibition by Saijo Shun (Japanese), at Sika Contemporary Art Gallery, Jl.Raya Campuan, Ubud, 8 a.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Matahari to reopen in Lippo Supermal on Friday
Matahari to reopen in Lippo Supermal on Friday TANGERANG (JP): Over a year after the May 1998 riots, PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk will reopen on Friday its 53rd Matahari supermarket in Karawaci's Lippo Supermal.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Authentic accent hard to find in Balinese fare
Authentic accent hard to find in Balinese fareBy Degung Santikarma DENPASAR (JP): In the past year, a new trend in demonstrations has emerged in Bali. Unlike others of the same name, these demonstrations never have problems with the authorities, for they do not stop traffic, never challenge state...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Korean artists to display works
Korean artists to display works JAKARTA (JP): A group 15 artists from South Korea will display their paintings in a six day exhibition in the lobby of the Park Plaza Hotel on Jl. S. Parman in West Jakarta, beginning on Friday, the organizer said on Tuesday.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Asian currencies mixed late, domestic concerns take center
Asian currencies mixed late, domestic concerns take center SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed against the U.S. dollar in late trading Wednesday, as domestic concerns superseded those about the U.S. dollar's upward move against the yen.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Atma Jaya still counting losses
Atma Jaya still counting losses JAKARTA (JP): Atma Jaya University is still counting the material losses from two days of clashes between students and security officers in front of its campus on Jl. Sudirman last week.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Habibie rejects call to give up candidacy
Habibie rejects call to give up candidacy JAKARTA (JP): Embattled President B.J. Habibie flatly rejected a call from a powerful alliance of five Muslim-oriented political parties on Wednesday to give up his reelection bid.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Aerowisata to open more hotels
Aerowisata to open more hotels JAKARTA (JP): Local hotel and tour operator PT Aerowisata will soon open a new property and acquire at least two hotels in Bali as part of its expansion plan, a company executive said here on Wednesday.Aerowisata executive vice director Toto K.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Will UN 'interventionism' work?
Will UN 'interventionism' work?By Muhammad Takdir and Sunu Soemarno JAKARTA (JP): Just hours after an Australian-led multinational force touched down in East Timor on Sept. 20, 1999, the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued an appeal to world leaders to be prepared for what he called "a new era...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Definition of corruption
Definition of corruptionKompasAndi Ghalib is acquitted from the allegation of having been bribed because his case has been orchestrated in such a way for this purpose. It still needs to be examined, however, whether he can be acquitted from the allegation of corruption.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
The Habibie factor
The Habibie factor A magnanimous decision by President B.J. Habibie to withdraw from the upcoming presidential election, as strongly recommended by an alliance of Muslim-oriented political parties on Wednesday, could remove a major source of the heightened uncertainty and tension engulfing the...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Politicians deplore ministers' exodus
Politicians deplore ministers' exodus JAKARTA (JP): Instead of praise, the recent departure of seven Cabinet members has drawn criticism among politicians who deem the move as an effort to ease pressure on President B.J.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Balinese artist dabbles with 'barong' image
Balinese artist dabbles with 'barong' imageBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): Art and culture in Bali seem to grow in an evolutionary way. The entire historical and cultural background is a source of inspiration and expression of creativity for painters and other artists.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Song 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 TV Series: Drew Carey Show 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Koran Recital 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Photograms show a tribute to photography pioneer
Photograms show a tribute to photography pioneerBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): A dormant cultural "enclave" on Jl. Tanjung No. 34, Menteng Central Jakarta called Wisma Lingkar Budaya has been reactivated.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 29, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 250 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
City to sue developer for damaging historic building
City to sue developer for damaging historic building JAKARTA (JP): "I'm angry about this case," Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday, referring to a protected building in Menteng, Central Jakarta, which has been allegedly damaged by a private developer.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Slaying of journalist in East Timor condemned
Slaying of journalist in East Timor condemned JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) and the Independent Journalists Association (AJI) called on Wednesday for a thorough investigation into the killing of Agus Mulyawan, an Indonesian journalist who was shot dead along with eight...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
U.S. crude stock drop boosts Asian oil prices
U.S. crude stock drop boosts Asian oil prices SINGAPORE (Reuters): Crude oil prices in Asia jumped on Wednesday, reacting to oil data that showed a large decline in U.S. crude stocks.At 0620 GMT, November U.S.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
EEC and PLN sign interim agreement
EEC and PLN sign interim agreement PERTH, Australia (Dow Jones): Energy Equity Corp., an Australian power company, said Wednesday it has entered an interim agreement with the Indonesian government over the sale of electricity from Energy Equity's 47.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Pidie village heads resign en masse
Pidie village heads resign en masse SIGLI, Aceh: About 360 of the 948 village chiefs in the Pidie regency have submitted their official stamp, a sign that they have resigned their administrative duties.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
National Police detain six Bank Bali suspects
National Police detain six Bank Bali suspects JAKARTA (JP): The National Police detained six of the 10 suspects in the high-profile US$70 million Bank Bali scandal on Tuesday, an officer said.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Government shifts stance on UN probe
Government shifts stance on UN probe JAKARTA (JP): Shifting from its previous acceptance, the government on Wednesday announced its opposition to a planned United Nations fact-finding mission to investigate reported atrocities in East Timor in aftermath of the self-determination ballot there.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Radio can turn up the volume for traditional music programs
Radio can turn up the volume for traditional music programsBy Rita A. Widiadana On the brink of the new millennium, traditional arts and culture are at a crossroads. What is the role of the media, especially radio, in preserving and promoting tradition? Radio experts, musicians and scholars from...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
KONI presents bonuses to SEAG medalists
KONI presents bonuses to SEAG medalists BOGOR, West Java (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) handed over cash and insurance bonuses to 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games medalists on Wednesday during a four-day coordination meeting in Puncak, Bogor.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Costly MPR session
Costly MPR session According to a Sept. 24 report in this newspaper, the upcoming General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will have a price tag of Rp 49 billion. During a time of austerity for the government, this seems a little on the high side for a two- session event for 700...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
The wanted bullet still at forensic
The wanted bullet still at forensic JAKARTA (JP): A forensic team from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital is still examining a bullet found in the corpse of Yap Yun Hap, a student protester who was killed last week, the team's leader Budi Sampurna said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Manado drivers stage strike
Manado drivers stage strike MANADO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of public transportation drivers staged a strike here on Wednesday to protest against ongoing gang violence at an intercity bus terminal.Antara reported that hundreds of people were stranded on Wednesday, while local authorities held a...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Mahathir calls Anwar poisoning claim ridiculous
Mahathir calls Anwar poisoning claim ridiculous KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said it was "ridiculous" for former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim to allege he was poisoned in jail, but the hospital treating him said it could not ignore the claim.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
ASEAN plugs on with regional investment
ASEAN plugs on with regional investment SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian nations agreed here Wednesday to expand the scope of a scheme to open up their industries to regional investors by covering related services as well.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Open letter to RI and Australia
Open letter to RI and Australia This open letter has the support of many speakers and participants in the 17th Indonesia Update held at the Australian National University from Sept. 24 to Sept. 25, 1999.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Australia plays down trade friction with Indonesia
Australia plays down trade friction with Indonesia SYDNEY (AFP): Trade Minister Mark Vaile Wednesday played down concerns that Australian imports to Indonesia could be cut back over the government's stance on East Timor.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Megawati cannot manage her party
Megawati cannot manage her partyFrom Media IndonesiaAfter the general election of June 7, 1999, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the winner in the polls, has been rocked by widespread dissension.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Waiting for a new government
Waiting for a new government The critical question now is who will be the new elected president. If Habibie is reelected it can be said for sure that cases such as the Bank Bali scandal and the investigation of former president Soeharto will never be satisfactorily resolved.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Ramayana bombers face 3 years in jail
Ramayana bombers face 3 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Tuesday that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence three defendants in the January bombing of the Ramayana Department Store on Jl. Sabang in Central Jakarta to between one and three years in jail.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
IBRA set to miss Rp 17t target if political woes last
IBRA set to miss Rp 17t target if political woes last JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will lose out in the sale of assets under its control if the political situation deteriorates after the presidential election, agency deputy chairman Arwin Rasyid said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Riau airforce base reshuffle
Riau airforce base reshuffle PEKANBARU, Riau: Col. Eris Haryanto was sworn in as commander of the Simpang Tiga airforce base here on Wednesday, replacing Col. Eddy Haryoko.Antara reported that Eris was formerly deputy commander of the Adi Sucipto airforce base in Surabaya, East Java.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Australia halts exploration
Australia halts exploration MANADO, N. Sulawesi (Antara): A joint gold exploration project carried out by Indonesian and Australian companies in Minahasa district has been stopped as a result of the deteriorating ties between the two countries.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Pension funds stay with banks
Pension funds stay with banks JAKARTA (JP): The country's pension funds continue to put most of their money in bank deposits despite the sharp drop in interest rates, investment analysts said.Director of PT Citicorp Securities Indonesia Rizka Baely said on Wednesday that about 90 percent of the...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Business park to open in 2003
Business park to open in 2003 JAKARTA (JP): PT Sanggraha Daksamitra, a joint venture between Japan's Nisso Iwai Corporation and a local company, will complete its US$35 million business park near Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in 2003, an executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Tribunal vital for legal proceedings
Tribunal vital for legal proceedings JAKARTA (JP): National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) chief Marzuki Darusman said that a national human rights tribunal could help substantiate reports and accelerate legal proceedings of alleged abuses in East Timor.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Yudono defends keeping full PwC audit under wrap
Yudono defends keeping full PwC audit under wrap JAKARTA (JP): Head of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Satrio B. Yudono claimed on Wednesday that the agency was initially unaware of the legal implications and penalties of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) funds-tracing exercise in the Bank Bali...
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
'President' Megawati pick of investors
'President' Megawati pick of investors JAKARTA (JP): Positive sentiments of foreign investors will surge if Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), is elected president, a political risk consultant said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Expert: Students learn violence from state leaders
Expert: Students learn violence from state leaders JAKARTA (JP): An educator and a psychologist warned on Wednesday that violence has penetrated into the hearts of the people, including students, who prefer violence to dialog in settling conflicts.
Thu, 30 Sep 1999
Cohen tells Indonesia to shackle military or face sanctions
Cohen tells Indonesia to shackle military or face sanctions JAKARTA (Agencies): United States Defense Secretary William Cohen arrived here Wednesday to discuss how to avert a humanitarian disaster in East Timor and Washington's stance on the crisis.