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Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Search for 'KM Mulya Star' ship survivors continues
Search for 'KM Mulya Star' ship survivors continues AMBON, Maluku (JP): Rescuers continued on Monday the search for survivors of the KM Mulya Star ship carrying no less than 43 passengers and crew that sank off the Manipa strait near Buru Island in Central Maluku regency on Friday night.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Six killed, 55 injured in Tangerang bus accident
Six killed, 55 injured in Tangerang bus accident TANGERANG (JP): Six people were killed and 55 others were injured in a bus accident on the Jakarta-Merak highway near Cikokol, Tangerang on Sunday night.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
PDI-P suspends local board
PDI-P suspends local board PADANG, West Sumatra : The Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Jakarta has issued an official letter temporarily suspending the provincial executive board due to a prolonged internal dispute.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Indonesia's new Cabinet and its challenges
Indonesia's new Cabinet and its challenges The Vice President's involvement in decision-making and the treatment of the legislature as an equal partner of the government are among the prerequisites for ensuring a good performance by the Cabinet, says Jusuf Wanandi, Chairman of the Supervisory Board...
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Over 100 taxis ticketed for charging unauthorized fares
Over 100 taxis ticketed for charging unauthorized fares JAKARTA (JP): City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) officials on Monday ticketed over 100 taxis, mostly from the biggest taxi company, Blue Bird, for ignoring the agency's warning letter not to charge passengers the new rates, an official...
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Palm oil ends mixed on thin volume
Palm oil ends mixed on thin volume KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed mixed on Monday on profit-taking and a lack of follow through support amid uncertainty over the market's direction and the government's planned duty-free concession.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
PGN hopeful of soft loan from Japan
PGN hopeful of soft loan from Japan JAKARTA (JP): State gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) expects Japan to rule next month on its application for a US$722.5 million soft loan to finance the construction of a pipeline from Sumatra to West Java.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
House told to question Marzuki over Baligate
House told to question Marzuki over Baligate JAKARTA (JP): Experts on Monday called for an investigation into reports that officials from the Attorney General's Office, including Attorney General Marzuki Darusman, had taken bribes to acquit prime suspect Djoko S. Tjandra from all charges.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances * Drama: Bersama Wajah Setan by Laskar Panggung Bandung group at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 8 p.m., Sept. 8-10. * Traditional Dance, Workshop by Rigas Dance Studio at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 3 p.m.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Rubber nations weigh withholding stocks
Rubber nations weigh withholding stocks PENANG, Malaysia (Reuters): The time has come for top rubber producing states and not consumers to dictate the rubber market, Indonesia said on Monday as officials met to consider withholding stocks to defend flagging prices.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Aceh poisoning baffles officials
Aceh poisoning baffles officials BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Local officials are still baffled by the widespread case of food and cigarette poisoning which has spread through the province since late June.Officials here revealed that at least five people have died due to the poisoning.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Ex-U.S. diplomat tells how he quashed rumors Anwar was spy
Ex-U.S. diplomat tells how he quashed rumors Anwar was spy KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): A former U.S. ambassador has told how he personally intervened with the Malaysian government to quash rumors that former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim was a spy for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).John R.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Asian monies mostly down late
Asian monies mostly down late SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were weaker late Monday, with the Thai baht and Philippine peso sinking below key support levels, heralding more weakness for these two currencies, dealers said.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Thailand to repay IMF debt
Thailand to repay IMF debt BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand will start repayments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) later this month on its US$17.2 billion bailout extended three years ago, the Bangkok Post said on Monday.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
ASEAN motorcycle sales soar
ASEAN motorcycle sales soar BANGKOK (AFP): Motorcycle sales within Southeast Asia were up sharply year-on-year for the first seven months of 2000, industry sources said Monday."Powered by a 101.5 percent increase in Indonesia, ASEAN motorcycle sales continued their strong recovery ...
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Nike workers in Indonesia an issue in Olympics
Nike workers in Indonesia an issue in Olympics JAKARTA (JP): An antiexploitation campaign against Nike sports shoes at the Sydney 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, has apparently kept executives of Nike Inc. Indonesia, a subsidiary of Oregon-based Nike International, extra busy.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Yogya hosts world-scale batik festival
Yogya hosts world-scale batik festivalBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Known for centuries as one of Indonesia's batik centers, Yogyakarta is to host an international-scale batik festival from Sept. 7 through Sept. 11.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
N. Korea, E. Timor invited
N. Korea, E. Timor invited SEOUL (AFP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have invited North Korea to attend their joint assembly panel to be held later this month, the IMF's head delegate here said Monday.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Mahakam festival begins Sept. 29
Mahakam festival begins Sept. 29 SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The three-day Mahakam Festival 2000 is scheduled to begin here on Sept. 29 in a bid to boost tourism in the province, Fachruddin Djafrie, head of local tourism agency said.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
KL's Digicom, Yahoo! tie up
KL's Digicom, Yahoo! tie up KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Malaysia's DiGi Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd. said Monday it will team up with Yahoo! Asia to provide Internet content to DiGi mobile phone users.Digicom users will be provided with a tool kit to allow phones not equipped with wireless...
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Wisma BCA sold to Singapore's Keppel Land
Wisma BCA sold to Singapore's Keppel Land JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Monday that the BCA headquarters building had been sold to Singapore's Keppel Land Ltd. for Rp 280 billion (US$33.73 million).
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Government told to adopt flexible policy to revive economy
Government told to adopt flexible policy to revive economy JAKARTA (JP): The government should exempt selected banks from the legal lending limit to increase the availability of credits for the real sector and to revive sluggish business activities, a noted economist said on Monday.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Interfaith Forum: Bridging religious differences for peace
Interfaith Forum: Bridging religious differences for peaceBy Asip Agus Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): A young woman with a headscarf (jilbab) was seen riding a motorcycle with a nun to attend the recent mass prayers at Pakualaman Palace here to pray for peace in the riot- torn Maluku Islands.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Sandalwood on the brink of extinction
Sandalwood on the brink of extinctionBy Sapto HP JAKARTA (Antara): There is a sad story to tell about yellow sandalwood (Santalum album linn). Once considered the "maiden of the house", protecting the entire family with its fragrance, it is now a tree that brings about problems, and, as such, has...
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Suspects in East Timor case to be questioned
Suspects in East Timor case to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): The 19 suspects accused of human rights violations during last year's violence in East Timor are expected to face the first round of questioning next week.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
House to decide on Gus Dur's statement
House to decide on Gus Dur's statement JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) will resort to a vote on whether to issue an opinion of discontent with President Abdurrahman Wahid's reply to a recent interpellation motion.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Jakartans get a taste of Mexican soul and spirit
Jakartans get a taste of Mexican soul and spiritBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Mexicans have always celebrated their independence anniversary with much enthusiasm. But this September, they decided to share their joy with the whole world.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
APEC meeting to focus on Asian financial reform
APEC meeting to focus on Asian financial reform SINGAPORE (Reuters): With Asia's recovery comfortably in place, Asia-Pacific finance ministers meeting in Brunei this week can afford to put aside their fire-fighting garb and focus on the region's patchy progress on financial reform.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Most councillors accept Sutiyoso's accountability
Most councillors accept Sutiyoso's accountability JAKARTA (JP): With a vote of 45 for and 37 against, the City Council on Monday accepted the revised annual accountability speech of Governor Sutiyoso, saying that the latter has shown significant improvement in his performance over the last 30 days.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Oil climbs again ahead of OPEC policy meeting
Oil climbs again ahead of OPEC policy meeting LONDON (Reuters): Overheated oil markets roared higher on Monday as dealers grew convinced that any OPEC supply increase agreed at an imminent policy meeting would fail to tame runaway prices.London Brent crude for October had moved 61 U.S.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
NZ urges expansion of ASEAN free trade area
NZ urges expansion of ASEAN free trade area KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A further expansion of the planned ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) to cover New Zealand and Australia would benefit both sides, New Zealand Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said Monday.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 4, 2000:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 4, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 20 10,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 260 5 67,000 Alakasa Industrindo 600 -215 6,500 Alfa Retailindo 885 0 27,500...
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
SIA wooed by Airbus and Boeing
SIA wooed by Airbus and Boeing SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Monday it is being courted by rival aircraft manufacturers Airbus Industrie and Boeing as it prepares to replace 15 of the oldest jets in its fleet.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Toyota sees continued success for Kijang vans
Toyota sees continued success for Kijang vans JAKARTA (JP): Carmaker PT Toyota-Astra Motor said on Monday it was upbeat its dependable family van marque Kijang, will maintain dominance in the local market despite the influx of vans imported in completely built-up (CBU).
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Aryanti seeking police clarification, protection
Aryanti seeking police clarification, protection JAKARTA (JP): After suffering a recent campaign of terror aimed at her and her family, Aryanti Sitepu, the housewife who allegedly had an extramarital affair with President Abdurrahman Wahid, requested police protection on Monday.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
After the truce, what?
After the truce, what? The "humanitarian pause" agreed upon in Aceh looks increasingly more like an opportunity for both sides in the conflict -- the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) -- to bide their time for the inevitable ugly confrontation.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
5,000 demonstrators occupy Sampang regent's office
5,000 demonstrators occupy Sampang regent's office SURABAYA (JP): Some 5,000 protesters from various areas in Sampang, Madura island, occupied the Sampang regency office on Monday to protest the delay of the inauguration of the newly elected regent.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Abdurrahman appoints 16 Supreme Court justices
Abdurrahman appoints 16 Supreme Court justices JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has appointed 16 justices to the Supreme Court, including human rights activist Benjamin Mangkoedilaga and former justice minister Muladi.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Military Police officers attack reporter in Makassar
Military Police officers attack reporter in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Around 70 journalists in Makassar marched to the headquarters of the Wirabuana Military Command on Monday to protest Sunday's attack on one of their colleagues.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Four GAM members killed in two separate shoot-outs
Four GAM members killed in two separate shoot-outs BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Security authorities in the restive province of Aceh shot dead on Sunday four suspected separatist rebels to further cast a shadow over the recently extended truce.Chief of the Pidie Police Precinct Supt.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Shuttlers get other training facility
Shuttlers get other training facility JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers, targeting two gold medals at the Olympic Games, will benefit from a special training facility in a sports hall in a high school near the athletes' village at Homebush Bay in Sydney.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Privatization target hard to meet: Government
Privatization target hard to meet: Government JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Monday that the Rp 6.5 trillion (US$783.13 million) privatization target this year would be hard to meet due to "uncontrollable factors.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 4, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,785.00 8,785.00 8,244.00 8,326.00Australian dollar 1 4,496.62 5,078.61 4,761.73 4,813.26Austrian schilling 1 509.97 575.74 540.04 545.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Indonesia told to study Pinochet case
Indonesia told to study Pinochet case JAKARTA (JP): In breaking the impasse over Soeharto's trial, Indonesia could take some lessons from the way the British government resolved the case of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet earlier this year, a United Nations official says.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
RP rebels's demand
RP rebels's demand I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 2, 2000 titled RP rebels demand $10m for release of U.S. hostage.Although this article is just one of the reports on the Philippine hostage crisis, it also touches on another subject: the value of human life.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Forex reserves fall to $27.45b
Forex reserves fall to $27.45b JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Monday that the country's foreign exchange reserves in the fourth week of August fell by US$175.80 million to $27.45 billion compared to the previous week.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Resurgence of trade, investment
Resurgence of trade, investment This is the second of a two-part article presented to the Indonesia Australia Business Council in Jakarta on Aug. 29 by Mark Vaile, Australia's Trade Minister. JAKARTA: I came to Indonesia to look at ways in which we can work together to further build the trade and...
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Gus Dur's alleged affair a private matter: Legislators
Gus Dur's alleged affair a private matter: Legislators JAKARTA (JP): Legislators refused to comment on an alleged extramarital affair between President Abdurrahman Wahid and Aryanti Sitepu, calling it a personal issue."It's a personal matter.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Official says Australia's financial links to Asia weak
Official says Australia's financial links to Asia weak CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australia's financial policy links with Asia have reached a low point and must be rebuilt, Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Stephen Grenville said Monday.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Minister calls curb on labor drain
Minister calls curb on labor drain KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian minister has urged authorities to check a large labor drain to neighboring Singapore, saying some 200,000 locals travel there daily to work.