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Wed, 06 Sep 2000
BI warns that inflation may exceed target
BI warns that inflation may exceed target JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia warned on Tuesday the inflation target for this year might be exceeded, with the recent weakening of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar and the planned increase in fuel prices seen as the main culprits.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
All cars entering Bandung to have emissions test
All cars entering Bandung to have emissions test BANDUNG (JP): In a bid to curb air pollution, the Bandung administration plans to have all cars entering the city undergo an emissions test starting Oct. 1.The head of the Bandung Environmental Impact Management Agency, Sumarti B.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
It's difficult to implicate Wiranto, observers say
It's difficult to implicate Wiranto, observers say YOGYAKARTA (JP): Observers have noted that it would be tricky to name Gen. (ret) Wiranto a suspect in the East Timor case, saying that apart from the difficulty of gathering concrete evidence against him, the desire to incriminate him was more...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Strong Sing$ attractive: Report
Strong Sing$ attractive: Report KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A strong Singapore currency and high salaries are attracting some 200,000 Malaysians to cross the border daily to work in the city-state, a report said Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 5, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,825.00 8,825.00 8,283.00 8,367.00Australian dollar 1 4,487.64 5,065.55 4,750.30 4,802.66Austrian schilling 1 510.21 575.66 540.07 545.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
S'pore-Malaysia ties seen as anchor to ASEAN stability
S'pore-Malaysia ties seen as anchor to ASEAN stability SINGAPORE (AFP): Strong Singapore-Malaysia ties are the anchor for stability in Southeast Asia with three of their biggest neighbors -- Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand -- buffeted by political troubles, senior officials said Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Government forecasts Rp 53t deficit in 2001 budget
Government forecasts Rp 53t deficit in 2001 budget JAKARTA (JP): The government forecast the deficit in the upcoming 2001 state budget, beginning in January, to increase to Rp 53 trillion (US$6.39 billion) compared to the estimated Rp 44 trillion for the current 2000 state budget.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Aussie-Asia cooperation down
Aussie-Asia cooperation down SYDNEY (AFP): Australia's financial cooperation with East Asia has plummeted to a low point, the country's second-highest ranking central bank official warned in remarks reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Wynne aims to become best among Asians
Wynne aims to become best among Asians JAKARTA (JP): Young Indonesian tennis player Wynne Prakusya is aimming to become the best among Asian rivals in the upcoming Olympic Games in Sydney.Speaking during dinner at the residence of the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Wynne said that she would...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Government appointed antimonopoly body gets down to business
Government appointed antimonopoly body gets down to business JAKARTA (JP): A government appointed antimonopoly commission announced on Tuesday the launch of three investigations, as a wide-ranging law on unfair business practices came into effect.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Indonesia's credibility at stake on East Timor case
Indonesia's credibility at stake on East Timor case Failure to revise the draft laws on a human rights court and a truth and reconciliation commission could lead to a greater chance of rights violators being tried by an international tribunal, says Kusnanto Anggoro, a senior researcher at the...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Asian monies slip, peso tumbles
Asian monies slip, peso tumbles SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies slipped late Tuesday as most Southeast Asian units continued to languish below key support levels.The Philippine peso suffered the biggest blow as it extended its downward spiral to a fresh 33-month low, while the Thai baht's...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Indonesia considering the purchase of presidential airplane
Indonesia considering the purchase of presidential airplane NEW YORK (JP): The government is considering the purchase of a Boeing aircraft to be used as the presidential airplane, according to a palace official late on Monday.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Skilled workers to flood Indonesia
Skilled workers to flood Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): A manpower expert warned Indonesians on Tuesday to emotionally prepare for throngs of skilled foreign workers once the Asian Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) takes effect in 2003.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Businessman loses US$65,000 cash
Businessman loses US$65,000 cash JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Hasu Shin Lea was stunned after learning that his cash of US$65,000 plus local banknotes worth Rp 20 million were missing from his office on the ground floor of the KH Group building on Jl. Wahid Hasyim, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Sutiyoso told to improve performance
Sutiyoso told to improve performance JAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) faction of the City Council warned Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday to improve his performance within 100 days or face a vote of no-confidence.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Drought affects 92 villages
Drought affects 92 villages DEMAK, Central Java: Residents of 92 villages in the regency are running out of water supply due to the severe dry season, an official said on Tuesday.Head of the regency's social affairs bureau, Supriyono, said 35 villages in the districts of Sayung, Karangawen, Mijen,...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Drivers strikes hit W. Sumatra
Drivers strikes hit W. Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: Batusangkar in Tanah Datar regency was paralyzed on Tuesday when some 300 public transportation drivers staged a strike to air their grievances against ojek (motorcycle taxis) operating in the area.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Performance 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:30 Cultural Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 News 9:35 Economic News...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
PDI Perjuangan stops challenge to Gus Dur
PDI Perjuangan stops challenge to Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' bid to issue an opinion of discontent with President Abdurrahman Wahid suffered a major blow on Tuesday when the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction dropped its support.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Raising citizen awareness on subsidy cuts
Raising citizen awareness on subsidy cutsBy Christopher Lingle HONG KONG (JP): Reductions of subsidies for any goods or services are always a delicate political issue. Such was the case of the government decision to delay raising prices by 12 percent planned for 1 April after massive demonstrations...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
RP rebels refuse to swap U.S. hostage for their leader
RP rebels refuse to swap U.S. hostage for their leader ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): Rebels refused Tuesday to swap an American hostage being held in a southern Philippine jungle for a suspected senior guerrilla arrested on kidnapping charges.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Poor will get fuel subsidy funds
Poor will get fuel subsidy funds JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday it would allocate Rp 800 billion (US$96 million) of the additional revenues to be generated by the upcoming October hike in fuel prices in the form of cash aid for the poor, seed capital for small businesses and...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Indonesian banks still in a bind: Moody's Inc
Indonesian banks still in a bind: Moody's Inc JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Indonesia's banking system remains insolvent, despite some recent progress in restructuring bad debt, Moody's Investor Service Inc. said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Indonesia Inc.
Indonesia Inc. The quick decision by the government to appoint a new supervisory chief for the 155 state companies should be welcomed as a move which will, at the least, immediately put an end to the atmosphere of uncertainty which has prevailed ever since the disbandment of the ministry of state...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Solving air pollution
Solving air pollutionFrom Media IndonesiaThe recently published joint public service announcement by the Body Shop, the Jakarta Park Service and Leo Burnett Kreasindo Indonesia, is an appeal capable of arousing all people to care for their environment, to create a healthy, clean and beautiful...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Parking attendants stage protest
Parking attendants stage protest CILACAP, Central Java: Hundreds of parking attendants rallied at the legislature building on Monday to protest the local government's plan to increase its take of parking fees by 70 percent.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Police to force activists to appear for questioning
Police to force activists to appear for questioning JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police plan to force four agrarian activists who claim to have been abducted by unidentified party last month for questioning, an officer said on Tuesday.Spokesman Supt. M. Nur H.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Bahamian investors sue Indonesian firms for bankruptcy
Bahamian investors sue Indonesian firms for bankruptcy JAKARTA (JP): Five investors from the Bahama Islands have filed bankruptcy petitions against five Indonesian firms for unpaid debts totaling some US$100 million.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
KONI still unsure about its future
KONI still unsure about its future JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) vice chairman Arie Sudewo said on Tuesday that the council might be under the supervision of a special directorate general of the Ministry of National Education.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Australia suggests Indonesia stress sports
Australia suggests Indonesia stress sports JAKARTA (JP): Australian Ambassador for Indonesia John McCarthy suggested the Indonesian government decide on procedures for empowering its human resources focused on sports development to be able to reach higher levels of international achievement.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
IBRA to swap more than Rp 20t loans for bonds
IBRA to swap more than Rp 20t loans for bonds JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects to swap next year between Rp 20-30 trillion (US$2.41 billion) in performing bank loans for government bank- recapitalization bonds to reduce interest costs.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Balance in all aspects of life vital for good night's sleep
Balance in all aspects of life vital for good night's sleepBy Clare E. Urwin SURABAYA (JP): Are you tired? Have you ever spent several hours at night, tossing and turning in your bed, trying not to think, willing yourself to relax; almost desperate for the soothing total oblivion of sleep?Deep...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Kwik returns to the House
Kwik returns to the House JAKARTA (JP): The return of former senior economics minister Kwik Kian Gie to the House of Representatives was confirmed when the legislature announced the new lineup of each of its nine commissions on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Labor compensation remains effective
Labor compensation remains effectiveBy Ridwan Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): Despite protests from numerous employers, the ministerial decree regulating higher compensation for dismissed or resigning employees remains effective, say government officials.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Syarwan questioned for seven hours over July 27 incident
Syarwan questioned for seven hours over July 27 incident JAKARTA (JP): Former Armed Forces (ABRI) chief of sociopolitical affairs Lt. Gen. (ret) Syarwan Hamid denied on Tuesday any foreknowledge of the July 27, 1996 violent takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters in Central...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Hit and run motorist mobbed
Hit and run motorist mobbed JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old resident of Grogol, West Jakarta, was mobbed to death on Monday morning by Curug residents in Tangerang after the victim hit a pedestrian at the Binong Permai housing complex, according to a police report.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Two robbers shot in Bogor
Two robbers shot in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police shot two men for resisting arrest in a predawn raid on Monday at Kampung Damping in Pamalayan district of Serang regency, West Java, an officer said.Bogor Police chief Supt.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Automakers introduce new models in Indonesia
Automakers introduce new models in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The manufacturers of the Jaguar, Honda and Isuzu automobiles separately launched new models here on Tuesday in a bid to take advantage of rising demand in the local automotive market.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Court asked to summon drug defendant's doctor to testify
Court asked to summon drug defendant's doctor to testify JAKARTA (JP): A defense lawyer asked the West Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to summon a medical doctor to testify in the trial of drug defendant Gusti Maya Firanti Noor, 29, the wife of former president Soeharto's grandson Ari Sigit."Dr.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Laos occupies islands near Thai side of Mekong
Laos occupies islands near Thai side of Mekong BANGKOK (DPA): In another sign of rising bilateral tensions between Thailand and Laos, Laotian militia have occupied three islands near the Thai side of the Mekong River, provincial officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
U.S. citizen to die for wife murder
U.S. citizen to die for wife murder HANOI (AFP): A Vietnamese-American has been sentenced to death in Ho Chi Minh City for killing his wife, a court said Tuesday.Nguyen Dinh Xung, 52, an American national, was arrested by police in June 1999 for killing his wife, Le Thi Minh Xuan, "in a barbaric...
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Pertamina, S'pore firm agree on details of gas sales contract
Pertamina, S'pore firm agree on details of gas sales contract JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday it had agreed with Singaporean firm Gas Supply Private Limited on the details of the contracts for the supply of gas from Sumatra to Singapore.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Coach declines to set target in weightlifting
Coach declines to set target in weightlifting JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian weightlifting coach Imron Rosadi declined to set a target for his two women lifters owing to their less than prime physical condition after suffering injury and illness.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Live music, Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 06 Sep 2000
City to import 1,000 used taxis from Japan
City to import 1,000 used taxis from Japan JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) on Tuesday disclosed its plan to import 1,000 used taxis from Japan sometime next year to replace the older taxi units in the capital.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Police doubtful about the agrarian activist kidnapping
Police doubtful about the agrarian activist kidnapping JAKARTA (JP): National Police Headquarters questioned on Monday the truth behind the testimonies of four agrarian activists who had returned home safely after going missing for 12 days.Head of the National Police Information Department Sr. Supt.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Rates for tax payment, valid from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10
Rates for tax payment, valid from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,225.00Austrian schilling 1 531.92Australian dollar 1 4,687.43Belgian franc 1 181.44Canadian dollar 1 5,544.69Swiss franc 1 4,731.91Deutschemark 1 3,737.79Danish krone 1 985.91French franc 1 1,115.83Poundsterling 1 11,904.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Three nabbed for kidnapping girl
Three nabbed for kidnapping girl JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police have arrested three suspects charged for kidnapping and robbing a 13-year-old girl from her English college on Jl. Panglima Polim.Chief of South Jakarta Police, Sr. Supt.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
National Police separating the wheat from the chaff
National Police separating the wheat from the chaff JAKARTA (JP): The National Police announced on Monday a reshuffle of 25 high-ranking officers and 10 middle-ranking officers.The shake up includes several notable figures in the police including Insp. Gen.