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Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Australian businessman surrenders to police
Australian businessman surrenders to police SURABAYA (JP): After six hours of negotiations with police, Peter Negal, a 60-year-old Australian businessman who refused to talk to officers over an alleged swindle on Tuesday, surrendered to police on Wednesday.South Surabaya Police Sr. Supt.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
KONI given greater authority over sports
KONI given greater authority over sports JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has greater authority to formulate policies on competitive sports development as a result of the dissolution of the state ministry of youth affairs and sports last month.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition Borneo: Air Mata Api, Borneo, Tears of Fire by Rama Surya at Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Monkey forest, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali (Phone: 0361 976090), through Oct. 14. * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
RI's sea transportation needs improvement: Expert
RI's sea transportation needs improvement: Expert BANDUNG (JP): Sea transportation in Indonesia is less popular than ground or air transportation despite the fact that the archipelagic country has more than 13,000 islands, an expert says.Ofyar Z.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Sahetapy speaks out on Supreme Court candidates
Sahetapy speaks out on Supreme Court candidates JAKARTA (JP): Amid growing criticism of the incumbent justices of the Supreme Court, chairman of the National Commission on Law J.E. Sahetappy urged President Abdurrahman Wahid on Wednesday to choose between two senior justices for the top post in the...
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
$9.5m worth of orders booked during TIME expo
$9.5m worth of orders booked during TIME expo JAKARTA (JP): Participants at the annual Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) 2000, which ended on Wednesday, booked orders worth about US$9.5 million.The event steering committee chairperson Meity Robot said the transaction figures represented an...
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
State power firm eyes listing in New York
State power firm eyes listing in New York JAKARTA (JP): Power producer PT PNJB I, a subsidiary of state- owned PT PLN, plans to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange by 2002, the company's corporate secretary said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Hindu epics in the spotlight in Bali
Hindu epics in the spotlight in BaliBy I Wayan Juniarta JIMBARAN, Bali (JP): Dozens of literary scholars from at least 12 countries are holding an international conference and festival on the ancient Hindu epics the Ramayana and Mahabharata.The three-day meet, starting from Sept.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
End of an era for Yogyakarta's 'blangkon'
End of an era for Yogyakarta's 'blangkon'By Simon Sudarman YOGYAKARTA (JP): The golden age of the traditional Javanese men's cap made out of batik fabric, which is locally known as blangkon, has almost faded away.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Art auction on Thursday
Art auction on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): As part of an effort to raise funds, The Kasih Mulia Foundation will hold an auction of the works of noted local artist Srihadi Soedarsono and Netherlands artist Arie Smit, at Wisma GKBI on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta, on Thursday.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Kohirman, Sudirman arrested for fraud
Kohirman, Sudirman arrested for fraud PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Local police arrested on Monday Pasaman Regency Council Speaker Kohirman and councillor Sudirman from Commission A on government affairs over the alleged fraud of documents.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Malaysian palm oil closes at new low
Malaysian palm oil closes at new low KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed at their lowest in over 13 months as players liquidated positions due to worries about sales following Indonesia's decision to cut export taxes.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
'Golden Land' in Thailand
'Golden Land' in Thailand BANGKOK (DPA): A treasure-trove of 2,000 year-old artifacts recently discovered in Thailand's western province of Kanchanaburi suggest that the border province could have been the center of the "Golden Land" civilization, a news report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Asian currencies down late, Thai baht hits 12-month low
Asian currencies down late, Thai baht hits 12-month low SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies wilted late Wednesday on persisting regional political anxieties, the dollar's gains versus the Japanese yen and concerns over lofty oil prices, dealers said.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
VA to fly direct to Tokyo
VA to fly direct to Tokyo HANOI (AFP): The state-run Vietnam Airlines will open direct flights to Tokyo in Japan in November, a Vietnam Airlines official said Wednesday.The new route from Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo and vice versa is expected to serve four times a week, the official said.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Postpone Sampang regent's inauguration: President
Postpone Sampang regent's inauguration: President JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid ordered East Java Governor Imam Utomo on Wednesday to postpone the inauguration of reelected Sampang regent Fadhilah Budiono, suggesting an investigation be conducted into the official.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Doctors to decide if Soeharto is fit to attend court
Doctors to decide if Soeharto is fit to attend court JAKARTA (JP): Defense lawyer Muhammad Assegaf said on Wednesday whether former president Soeharto attended his court session at the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday depended completely on the latest medical examination of the former ruler.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Govt to fix forestry rulings
Govt to fix forestry rulings JAKARTA (JP): The government is revising more than 3,000 forestry regulations which it says are ineffective because they do not stipulate clear sanctions for those who violate them, Antara reported on Tuesday.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Besieged by giants
Besieged by giants Fears, expressed by various parties in the past, that Indonesia would soon be swallowed up by giants (from other countries) unless Indonesians prepared themselves properly for the approaching tide of globalization seems at present close to becoming reality.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Gus Dur to open Gapensi congress
Gus Dur to open Gapensi congress SEMARANG, Central Java: President Abdurrahman Wahid is scheduled to open the 10th National Conference of the Indonesian Builders Association (Gapensi) here, which is scheduled to run from Sept. 16 until Sept. 20, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Marine resources a major concern for Bali
Marine resources a major concern for Bali DENPASAR, Bali (ANTARA): The tourist island of Bali is struggling to save its priceless marine resources and to protect its coastal areas from serious environmental damage.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Clean needles seen as vital to curb HIV/AIDS
Clean needles seen as vital to curb HIV/AIDS JAKARTA (JP): The national drive against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) took a controversial step forward with activists pushing for easy access to clean needles for intravenous drug users (IDUs).
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Proton optimistic it will survive liberalization of automotive market
Proton optimistic it will survive liberalization of automotive market KUALA LUMPUR (AFX-ASIA): Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) is optimistic that it will survive greater competition and emerge as a major player in the automotive industry when the market is liberalized under the ASEAN Free...
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
'Becak' drivers attack E. Jakarta mayoralty office over raids
'Becak' drivers attack E. Jakarta mayoralty office over raids JAKARTA (JP): Led members of the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC), a non-governmental organization, a group of some 400 people claiming to be becak (pedicab) drivers in the East Jakarta area attacked the local mayoralty office on Wednesday...
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Govt to decide fate of 150 state companies
Govt to decide fate of 150 state companies JAKARTA (JP): The government is expected to decide in a Cabinet meeting on Thursday which ministries should control the country's more than 150 state enterprises, according to Junior Minister of National Economic Restructuring Cacuk Sudarijanto.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Asian govts bear brunt of high oil prices
Asian govts bear brunt of high oil prices SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian governments, mindful of inflation and social unrest like that which has paralyzed parts of Europe, are unlikely to reduce or scrap costly fuel subsidies despite surging oil prices, analysts said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
TNI to hold 10K event
TNI to hold 10K event JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI), in cooperation with the Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association, will organize a 10 kilometer run to commemorate its 55th anniversary, an officer said on Wednesday."The event will take place on Sept.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 13, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,165.00 9,165.00 8,622.00 8,708.00Australian dollar 1 4,523.41 5,081.99 4,776.59 4,828.59Austrian schilling 1 511.78 574.80 540.43 546.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Dutch flavor for Jakarta's art lovers
Dutch flavor for Jakarta's art loversBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): There is a certain undeniable wave sweeping through the contemporary art world, especially that of Europe. Surreal impressionism and symbolic art has seen a number of artists subdue their pessimistic urges to produce art that...
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
Irianese forbidden to hoist "Morning Star"
Irianese forbidden to hoist "Morning Star" FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: Police publicly banned on Wednesday the hoisting of Papua's Morning Star flag in Fakfak regency, saying that such action could trigger further disturbances.Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. S.Y.
Thu, 14 Sep 2000
UN will not send mission to Atambua
UN will not send mission to Atambua JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said in New York the United Nations Security Council had agreed not to send a mission to Indonesia in the wake of the murder of three UN workers in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
MPs to discuss prevention of military coups
MPs to discuss prevention of military coups JAKARTA (JP): International parliamentarians meeting in Jakarta next month will discuss ways of preventing military coups against democratically elected governments.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Documents show Australia knew of E. Timor attack
Documents show Australia knew of E. Timor attack CANBERRA (Agencies): Australia knew in advance of the 1975 Indonesian invasion of East Timor and stood by for three days while Jakarta troops readied for the bloody event, secret documents released by the government revealed on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Deal on transgenic cotton seeds delayed
Deal on transgenic cotton seeds delayed JAKARTA (JP): Strong public pressure and concern over transgenic products have caused a postponement of an agreement between the government and American-based agrochemical and seed company Monsanto on the development of cotton seeds in South Sulawesi.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Citigroup plans major expansion in Asia
Citigroup plans major expansion in Asia SINGAPORE (AP): Asia will be a major target in U.S. financial services giant Citigroup's plans for global expansion, executive committee chairman Robert E. Rubin said on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
RP oil refiners raise pump prices
RP oil refiners raise pump prices MANILA (Reuters): Philippine oil refiners on Tuesday raised pump prices of politically-sensitive petroleum products by 45 to 47 centavos (around 1.0 U.S. cents) a liter to cope with the rising cost of crude and the weak peso.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Luxury automakers do brisk business at expo
Luxury automakers do brisk business at expo JAKARTA (JP): The Gaikindo Auto Expo 2000 ended here on Tuesday, with big names like DaimlerChrysler, Volvo, BMW, Audi and Ranger Rover reporting brisk business over the seven-day display.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
IOC defends lobbying on behalf of 'Bob' Hasan
IOC defends lobbying on behalf of 'Bob' Hasan SYDNEY (AP): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Tuesday defended its right to lobby on behalf of a detained associate of former Indonesian dictator Suharto.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
KL palm oil rises despite govt forecast
KL palm oil rises despite govt forecast KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Some buying interest, aroused by overnight gains at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), lifted Malaysian palm oil futures prices on Tuesday but players ignored the latest government forecast on palm oil output.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 12, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 720 30 654,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 240 -5 45,000 Alakasa Industrindo 695 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Minister to appoint acting Sampang regent
Minister to appoint acting Sampang regent JAKARTA (JP): The central government has decided to end the ongoing rift over the newly elected regent of Sampang in Madura island off East Java and appoint a caretaker while mediation activities are underway.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Marlev expected to help friends to reach final
Marlev expected to help friends to reach final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles shuttler Marlev Mainaky is expected to smooth compatriots Taufik Hidayat and Hendrawan's path to Olympic gold.Former Indonesia coach Indra Gunawan, who now works with the Chinese Taipei squad, said after a...
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Ismail tells court he is fall guy for Gen. Tyasno
Ismail tells court he is fall guy for Gen. Tyasno JAKARTA (JP): Defendant Ismail Putra, 59, told a court hearing on Tuesday that he had been set up by an Army general to take the fall in the Rp 19.2 billion (US$2.2 million) counterfeit money case.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Explosion kills two in Padang
Explosion kills two in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Two oxygen factory workers were killed and two others were in critical condition on Tuesday when a pipe they were working on exploded.The dead men were identified as Junaidi and Andi, who worked for PT Ingasuta on Jl. Gurun Laweh.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
'Tempo' launches English version
'Tempo' launches English version JAKARTA (JP): The English version of Tempo weekly magazine hit newsstands on Tuesday with the first edition cover story headlined "Massacre in Atambua: The Ugly Militias".
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Managing to maintain weight loss
Managing to maintain weight lossBy Clare E. Urwin We took a break from the series on weight loss last week with a look at insomnia, which will have hopefully helped a lot of you night owls rest a little easier. But if it's weight loss you're after, don't despair.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Healthy food to maintain body weight
Healthy food to maintain body weightQuestion: Hi Clare !For health conscious people living in Indonesia, it seems to be a tremendous problem to find a proper diet. It's hard to find the ideal ingredients for a balanced diet.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Malpractice at hospital
Malpractice at hospitalFrom KompasI often accompany family or friends to Dr. Soetomo Public Hospital in Surabaya, East Java. Since the hospital is owned by the government, it is assumed the costs will be lower than at private hospitals.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Protect your child from sunburn
Protect your child from sunburnBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Welcome to Indonesia, where sunburn is likely to be a major concern for you.Sunburn is a first degree burn and is easily treated. However, it is easier to prevent than to cure.
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Send in the marines
Send in the marines The government has finally decided to do what it should have done months and months ago: Disarm the gun-totting pro-Indonesia militias who have been terrorizing and killing not only East Timorese refugees but also international humanitarian workers.