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Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Warring camps agree to delay new Sampang regent post
Warring camps agree to delay new Sampang regent post SURABAYA (JP): The planned induction of the new regent of Sampang on Madura island off East Java has been moved back hours after an angry mob set fire to the local legislature on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Police hampered in investigation
Police hampered in investigation TANGERANG (JP): Police here have run into difficulties in investigating Sunday's bus accident on the Jakarta-Tangerang toll road.The main obstacle they face is that the driver of the bus died in the accident.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Anti opium movement
Anti opium movementFrom Media IndonesiaI refer to phone calls recently made to the Secretariat of the National Station of the Anti-Opium People's Movement in connection with a demonstration conducted by a group of people calling themselves GERAM, which is the abbreviation of the Anti- Marzuki...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
A.H. Nasution dies at the age of 82
A.H. Nasution dies at the age of 82 JAKARTA (JP): Gen. (ret.) Abdul Harris Nasution, a forceful figure during Indonesia's struggle for independence and influential in both the Old and New Orders, died on Wednesday at the Army's Gatot Subroto Hospital of complications from a stroke and heart disease.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
JAL jumbo jet engine breaks up in midnight flight
JAL jumbo jet engine breaks up in midnight flight JAKARTA (JP): A Japan Airlines (JAL) jumbo jet, with 366 passengers and 17 crew aboard, abandoned its midnight flight to Tokyo on Tuesday after experiencing engine trouble just after takeoff from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, a JAL official...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Top singers testify against piracy
Top singers testify against piracy JAKARTA (JP): A famous pop singer testified before the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that royalties from album sales meant a lot to the artist."Royalties paid for the medical bills of the belated local singing legend, Broery Marantika, when he was ill.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Air Force One?
Air Force One? Some three years after the Asian economic crisis first hit this country around the middle of 1997, Indonesians can now rightfully say that things appear to have started to look up a little.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
DPR against purchase of presidential plane
DPR against purchase of presidential plane JAKARTA (JP): The planned purchase of a Boeing aircraft to be used as the presidential airplane is receiving strong opposition from legislators who said the people are in urgent need of rice and not a private airplane.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Honda to boost RI output
Honda to boost RI output TOKYO (AFP): Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said Wednesday it planned to boost production in Indonesia owing to stronger demand as the Southeast Asian giant emerges from crisis.Honda would add its popular CR-V compact sports utility vehicle to its product line-up in Jakarta,...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Pelangi to link Kuala Lumpur and Bandung
Pelangi to link Kuala Lumpur and Bandung BANDUNG (JP): Malaysia's Pelangi Airways and Berjaya Airways will begin direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the West Java capital of Bandung starting mid-October.Pelangi Airways General Manager Captain Mad Zain Bin Hj.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Santi Rama celebrates 30 years of educating the deaf
Santi Rama celebrates 30 years of educating the deaf JAKARTA (JP): Unlike other schools, Santi Rama was unusually "noisy" on Wednesday.Despite the fact some 406 students from preschool to high school are enrolled at Santi Rama, the school is normally pretty quiet.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Trading of protected animals
Trading of protected animalsFrom Media IndonesiaCongratulations to the Jakarta Police, particularly the chief of detectives, for their success in arresting an illegal orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) trader in front of the Sheraton Bandara Hotel, Tangerang, on Aug. 28, 2000.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 6, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 265 10 1,907,500 Alakasa Industrindo 790 190 1,000 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Indonesia mourns the death of General A.H. Nasution
Indonesia mourns the death of General A.H. Nasution JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people, including state and military officials, thronged the residence of Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution on Jl. Teuku Umar in Menteng, Central Jakarta to pay homage to the old military and political figure who passed...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Three UN workers killed in Atambua
Three UN workers killed in Atambua JAKARTA (JP): At least three United Nations humanitarian workers were killed in an apparent retaliatory attack in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday following the murder of ex- militia leader Olivio Moruk just days after he was named a suspect in last...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Council questions authorities' license to Carrefour
Council questions authorities' license to Carrefour JAKARTA (JP): The city council questioned on Wednesday the city administration's decision to grant licenses to the giant Carrefour hypermarket chain. Chairman of Commission B for economic affairs at the city council Syarief Zulkarnaen Ginting said...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Govt signs three contracts, renews two others in mining
Govt signs three contracts, renews two others in mining JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro signed three contracts on Wednesday for the development of the country's coal resources, and renewed two contracts for the development of Indonesia's tin and granite...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Indonesia's troubles and the regional community
Indonesia's troubles and the regional communityBy Simon S.C. Tay SINGAPORE (JP): The Indonesian human rights commission has reportedly called for neighbors of the Association of Southeast Asian Countries to help keep the peace in troubled Maluku. The Indonesian government has not replied.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Shuttler Taufik named as top seed for Olympics
Shuttler Taufik named as top seed for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian teen idol Taufik Hidayat was named by the International Badminton Federation (IBF) on Wednesday as the top seed in the men's singles for the Olympic Games in Sydney.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Taxi fare hike
Taxi fare hikeFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe taxi fare hike is really a heavy burden. Upon entering the taxi, we are charged Rp 3,000 (formerly Rp 2000), and then for every kilometer we are charged Rp 1,300 (formerly Rp 500). The tariff hike is more than 40 percent. As a consumer, I have an objection.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
ITB suspends six students
ITB suspends six students BANDUNG: Six students of the School of Geology at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have been suspended for between one and four semesters after being found guilty of torturing a new student during a two week initiation period recently.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Government ignores Acehnese 'referendum calls'
Government ignores Acehnese 'referendum calls' JAKARTA (JP): After relinquishing his post as state minister for human rights, Hasballah M. Saad on Wednesday criticized the government for not taking real steps to resolve the Aceh issue during the extended humanitarian pause there.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Hutchison to invest $250m in Priok port
Hutchison to invest $250m in Priok port JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): Hutchison Port Holdings said it is planning to spend US$250 million over the next four years to develop facilities at both Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) and the recently-acquired Koja Terminal at Tanjung Priok port.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Oct. 2.PerformanceArt Performance Road in Gallery 9, Lodtunduh, Ubud, 7:30 p.m., on Sept. 9.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Sonny is a beacon for provincial artists
Sonny is a beacon for provincial artistsBy Harry Bhaskara MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Painter Sonny Lengkong's solo exhibition debut in Jakarta in 1990 proved to be a wake-up call for the capital's art critics.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 News 9:30 Film 10:30 NewsProgram...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
IMF to disburse $400m loan to Indonesia later this month
IMF to disburse $400m loan to Indonesia later this month JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund is expected to disburse another US$400 million of its $5 billion bailout fund to Indonesia by the third week of this month, IMF representative in Jakarta John Dodsworth said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Soeharto can be tried in absentia, says President
Soeharto can be tried in absentia, says President NEW YORK (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Tuesday that former president Soeharto could be tried in absentia if it was impossible for him to attend his corruption trial.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Volcanic grumbling in Aceh
Volcanic grumbling in Aceh SIGLI, Aceh: Peut Sagoe and Tutong twin volcanoes in Geumpang district of the Pidie regency have been active over the past couple of days.Eruptions occurred every three to five minutes, spraying volcanic ash across nearby villages and forcing some residents to flee their...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Soldiers told to stay neutral
Soldiers told to stay neutral AMBON, Maluku: Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Djamari Chaniago called on all troops here to maintain peace and impartiality.Speaking on Wednesday to the commander of the Army companies at military posts in Pohon Pule, Batu Gantung and Tanah Lapang...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Bali becomes Chinese tourist destination
Bali becomes Chinese tourist destinationBy Rini Utami DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): China has made Bali one of its main tourist destinations for its nationals wishing to spend their holidays in Indonesia.Since the opening of Indonesia-China economic and trade cooperation in 1985, followed by the thawing...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Supreme Court may issue guidelines in Soeharto case
Supreme Court may issue guidelines in Soeharto case JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is prepared to issue guidelines in the trial of former president Soeharto for his suspected role in a Rp 4.97 trillion corruption scandal, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Costello to meet RI minister
Costello to meet RI minister CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australian Treasurer Peter Costello will travel to Indonesia later Wednesday to meet with key Indonesian ministers before traveling on to Brunei for a meeting of finance ministers from countries in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Four agrarian activists file lawsuit against City Police
Four agrarian activists file lawsuit against City Police JAKARTA (JP): Four agrarian activists who returned home after going missing for 12 days filed a suit against the Jakarta Police on Wednesday, claiming the police issued misleading statements about their abduction.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Creating a major handicraft center: One man's quest
Creating a major handicraft center: One man's questBy Harry Bhaskara MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Handicraftsmen from Manado and Poso, Central Sulawesi, have more than just an island in common.One year ago they were holding a joint exhibition in Poso before sectarian clashes between Christians and...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Indonesian diver Shenny aims to reach Olympics semifinals
Indonesian diver Shenny aims to reach Olympics semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian diver Shenny Ratna Amelia is optimistic she will fulfill her personal ambition to reach the semifinals in the upcoming Olympic Games in Sydney.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Consortiums bid for airport
Consortiums bid for airport BANGKOK (AFP): Four international consortiums have submitted bids for the passenger terminal at Bangkok's planned new international airport, officials said Wednesday.Multinational consortiums Italian-Thai Development-Takenaka- Obayashi, Taisei-Mitsubishi Construction...
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
APEC finance ministers to focus on stability
APEC finance ministers to focus on stability BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): An Asia-Pacific finance ministers meeting in Brunei this week, scheduled to focus on securing economic stability, will have a strong undercurrent of revitalizing APEC's reputation, officials say.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Oil in Asia crawls near $34 as OPEC talks output
Oil in Asia crawls near $34 as OPEC talks output SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil in Asia crawled towards a near decade high above $34 a barrel on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members talked of an imminent output hike.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Governor opens new garbage station in Sunter, N. Jakarta
Governor opens new garbage station in Sunter, N. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): In an attempt to reduce the burden on the Bantar Gebang garbage dump in Bekasi, Governor Sutiyoso officially opened an intermediate garbage station in Sunter, North Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Sep 2000
Fujitsu wins high-speed telecoms cable contract
Fujitsu wins high-speed telecoms cable contract TOKYO (AFP): Japan's biggest computer company Fujitsu Ltd. said Wednesday it had won a contract to build a US$645-million high-speed telecommunications cable linking Singapore, Jakarta and Sydney.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Ringgit peg 'good for business'
Ringgit peg 'good for business' KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A British minister Tuesday praised Malaysia's once-controversial currency peg, saying it had helped stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Fate of civil servants
Fate of civil servantsFrom Suara KaryaIt is decreed in the 1999-2004 State Policy Guidelines (GBHN) that the professionalism and welfare of civil servants must be given attention. Civil servants are part of state's apparatus; they serve the state and the community.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
KL hopes to clear 1m tons of palm oil for export
KL hopes to clear 1m tons of palm oil for export KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia, the world's biggest palm oil producer, announced two export plans on Tuesday which officials hope will together cut its burgeoning stocks of crude palm oil (CPO) by an estimated million tons over a year.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Officer shoots dead wife's robber
Officer shoots dead wife's robber JAKARTA (JP): A thief was shot and killed by a police officer after snatching a shopping bag belonging to the policeman's wife at the Naga shopping center in Pondok Gede, Bekasi, on Monday, according to a police report.First Sergeant S.A.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Gus Dur, Howard discuss bilateral ties
Gus Dur, Howard discuss bilateral tiesBy Kornelius Purba NEW YORK (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and Australian Prime Minister John Howard held bilateral talks here on Tuesday to further patch-up jarred relations between the two countries.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Unrest in Irian, one injured
Unrest in Irian, one injured MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Unrest broke out here on Tuesday when thousands of residents fought police troops following a dispute over the lowering of the Morning Star separatist flags.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 5, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 255 -5 75,500 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 3,500 Alfa Retailindo 885 0...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Eight-year jail terms sought for counterfeiting suspects
Eight-year jail terms sought for counterfeiting suspects JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Tuesday that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence defendants Ismail Putra, 59, and Eddy Kereh, 53, to eight years for their alleged role in the production of Rp 19.2 billion (US$2.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Authorities agree to suspend plan to raise taxi fares
Authorities agree to suspend plan to raise taxi fares JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) and the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) agreed on Tuesday to suspend taxi fare rises in the capital until further notice.