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Wed, 29 Sep 1999
269 foreigners denied entrance
269 foreigners denied entrance JAKARTA: A total of 269 foreigners were not allowed into the country between January and August due to various immigration violations, an official said on Tuesday.The supervision director at the Directorate General of Immigration, Zaiman Nurmatias, also said another...
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Hendra Rahardja 'can be extradited'
Hendra Rahardja 'can be extradited' JAKARTA (JP): National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M. Sianipar said on Monday that a Sydney court had ruled that fugitive banker Hendra Rahardja could be extradited to Indonesia.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Indonesia still sees hope for INRO
Indonesia still sees hope for INRO KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Indonesia has not given up hope for the survival of the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) and will continue to urge Thailand and Malaysia to reconsider their decision to quit the group."There's still hope.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Rahardi to meet Aussie minister in Singapore
Rahardi to meet Aussie minister in Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said on Tuesday he would meet Australian Minister of International Trade Mark Vaile in Singapore this week on the sidelines of an Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) meeting.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Governor concerned by HIV in province
Governor concerned by HIV in province JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Governor Freddy Numberi expressed his concern on Tuesday with the growing number of people infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the province.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Art festival mixes traditional and modern culture
Art festival mixes traditional and modern cultureBy Putu Wirata TIRTAGANGGA, Bali (JP): The Milleniart Festival held in Bali from Sept. 9 to Sept. 14, 1999, aimed to celebrate and respect cultural diversity.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Pet drugs 'misused' to boost men's virility, heal impotence
Pet drugs 'misused' to boost men's virility, heal impotenceBy Mangku Sitepoe JAKARTA (JP): The media have reported that some people in Indonesia have "misused" drugs for animals to cure impotency. The generic name of the veterinary drug is clomipramine, which is commonly used as an antidepressant...
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Indonesia to cooperate with UN inquiry on East Timor
Indonesia to cooperate with UN inquiry on East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government said on Tuesday it would cooperate with a planned United Nations inquiry into reported atrocities in East Timor but warned that it would not necessarily be bound by its findings.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Japan grapples with RI aid
Japan grapples with RI aid TOKYO (AFP): Japan is discussing how to carry out its promise of a 600-million-dollar social "safety net" loan to crisis-struck Indonesia, a government official said here Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
No merger for Telkom and Indosat: Minister
No merger for Telkom and Indosat: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Communications Giri Suseno dismissed on Tuesday the possibility of merging state telecommunications operators PT Telkom and PT Indosat into a single business entity.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Megawati will never be queen
Megawati will never be queen I read with interest Mr. Huub Neys' letter regarding his support for Megawati Soekarnoputri's bid to be the next president of Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 28, 1999). Certainly, what he has written is right.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 28, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 375 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 250 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 25 102,500 Alumindo Light...
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
East Timor refugees face health risks as rain nears
East Timor refugees face health risks as rain nears KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): With the rainy season approaching, over 230,000 people seeking refuge in the province require immediate medical assistance, a group of volunteers said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Economists say Indonesia needs credible government
Economists say Indonesia needs credible government JAKARTA (JP): The country's most pressing agenda in extricating itself from the devastating economic crisis is to put a new and credible government in place, participants in a seminar concluded on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Sep 1999
Racial discrimination
Racial discrimination Going out on Sept. 17, 1999 night with three Indonesian friends (my girlfriend and a couple of our Jakartan friends) we were refused entry at the Sari Club on Jl. Legian, Kuta.I noticed that people were still pouring in and asked why. They replied that they were "members".
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Pertamina signs four oil production sharing deals
Pertamina signs four oil production sharing deals JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina awarded on Monday four contracts for the exploration and development of Indonesian oil and gas resources, the first oil mining deals signed this year.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Kuntoro calls for thorough inquiry into refinery graft
Kuntoro calls for thorough inquiry into refinery graft JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto called on the public prosecutors and government auditors on Monday to thoroughly investigate alleged corruption at the Balongan refinery in Indramayu, West Java.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Team blames officers for shooting
Team blames officers for shooting JAKARTA (JP): An independent fact-finding team probing the Sept. 24 incident when shots were fired into a crowd of protesters said on Monday security personnel were responsible for the fatal shooting.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Police investigate fatal wall collapse
Police investigate fatal wall collapse TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Police have questioned three soccer tournament committee members here, following the collapse on Sunday of a factory wall which killed three children.Police declined to identify the committee members.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Prosecutor says Bank Bali 10 dossiers lacking
Prosecutor says Bank Bali 10 dossiers lacking JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has rejected dossiers of the 10 suspects in the Bank Bali scandal due to a "minor technicality", a senior official at the National Police said on Monday.Police spokesman Brig. Gen.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
4th national drag race to begin
4th national drag race to begin JAKARTA (JP): The fourth leg of the national drag race series continues at the Sentul Circuit near Bogor in West Java on Oct. 3.The race features five categories: the free for all, 1000cc to 2000cc cars, jeeps, Volkswagens and motorcycles.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
RI-Australia CPO plant
RI-Australia CPO plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Comismar Wana Atmaja will build a crude palm oil mill in Samarinda, East Kalimantan next year to support its 60,000 hectares of oil palm estates under development in Bulungan district.The company's director, Andas F.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Interfet takes control of East Timor
Interfet takes control of East TimorBy Ridwan Max Sijabat DILI, East Timor (JP): The International Force for East Timor (Interfet) officially took over control of security responsibilities in East Timor from the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Monday.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
KONI quiets fears about Indonesian taking part in Olympics
KONI quiets fears about Indonesian taking part in Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) vice chairman, Harsuki, told reporters on Monday there was no need to be afraid of sending a contingent to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Government urged to delay TRIPs agreement
Government urged to delay TRIPs agreement JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) urged the government on Monday to postpone realization of its commitment to the Uruguay Round trade liberalization agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights (TRIPs).
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Over 230,000 East Timorese flee to East Nusa Tenggara
Over 230,000 East Timorese flee to East Nusa TenggaraBy Jupriadi ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Almost one third of East Timor's population of 800,000 have sought refuge in neighboring East Nusa Tenggara following the Aug. 30 ballot.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
House supports national car
House supports national car JAKARTA (JP): House Commission V for industry and trade has suggested that the government save the national car project developed by PT Timor Putra Nasional from bankruptcy and bring in new investors to continue the project.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Akbar Tanjung a pathetic comparison
Akbar Tanjung a pathetic comparisonFrom Rakyat MerdekaConcerning the report, believed to be leaked from a meeting, in the Sept. 20 Rakyat Merdeka, I have greater trust in the explanations of Arifin Panigoro than the response given by Akbar Tanjung.1.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Indonesia has lost its attraction
Indonesia has lost its attraction In this era of globalization, everything that is happening in this country -- every tragedy, the never-ending violence, the shameful behavior of our politicians and all the instances of corruption -- easily reaches the eyes and ears of the world.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Students rally against Interfet
Students rally against Interfet MEDAN, North Sumatra: Some 100 students staged a rally at the provincial council here on Monday demanding Australian troops in the International Force for East Timor (Interfet) be withdrawn.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Going bananas over sun-dried bananas from South Banten
Going bananas over sun-dried bananas from South BantenYr. Prahista The delicacy sale pisang sold in Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Cianjur and other towns in West Java is most likely produced in remote villages in South Banten.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Almost 1 million youths abuse drugs: Expert
Almost 1 million youths abuse drugs: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Drug abuse is currently affecting at least 900,000 members of Indonesia's youth, says an expert.The figure represents 70 percent of 1.3 million known cases from the age group of 12 to 55, said police Maj. Gen.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 27, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 250 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 -25 55,000 Alumindo Light...
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 27, 1999: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,443.00 8,527.00Australian dollar 1 5,500.61 5,561.31Austrian schilling 1 640.70 647.69Belgian franc 1 218.55 220.93Brunei dollar 1 4,949.58 5,001.76Canadian dollar 1 5,737.29 5,796.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Council elects five members for MPR
Council elects five members for MPR JAKARTA (JP): City Council elected five city representatives for the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), with a Golkar Party candidate securing the most votes in the council's plenary session on Monday.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Government to help importers give Australia a miss
Government to help importers give Australia a miss JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Rahardi Ramelan said on Monday the government would help in finding substitute supply sources for local importers who wanted to switch their imports of essential raw materials from Australia.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Malaysian tanker blast kills one
Malaysian tanker blast kills one PORT DICKSON, Malaysia (AFP): One crewman was killed and another injured on Monday in an explosion aboard a Malaysian- registered tanker off Port Dickson, police said.The MT Petro Stella, carrying 500 tons of gas and 3,326 tons of diesel, was en route to the...
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Blame hypocrisy for lost of East Timor
Blame hypocrisy for lost of East TimorBy Donna K Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): "To many leaders of the world, (B.J.) Habibie appears to be a democrat, a supporter of human rights. That is a pity." So says Megawati Soekarnoputri in her article in the Sept.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Vendors complain about kiosk cost
Vendors complain about kiosk cost BOGOR (JP): Vendors at the renovated Kebon Kembang market in Bogor have complained that the Rp 60 million to Rp 100 million price tag for a new kiosk is out of their reach.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
UN body to set up inquiry on East Timor
UN body to set up inquiry on East Timor GENEVA (Agencies): The United Nations' main human rights body on Monday voted for an international inquiry into atrocities in East Timor, despite opposition from Indonesia and its Asian allies.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Villages given tourism awards
Villages given tourism awards JAKARTA: Ten villages in eight provinces have been awarded citations for their success in promoting tourism.Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Marzuki Usman, presented the awards on Monday to representatives from the villages of Tembi in Yogyakarta, Mukhai Mudik in...
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
BRI to inject Rp 428b into Bank Inter-Pacific
BRI to inject Rp 428b into Bank Inter-Pacific JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed Bank Inter- Pacific approved on Monday the management's proposal to issue rights shares to strengthen the bank's capital structure.The bank said it would sell 9.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Gus Dur behind Megawati bid despite nomination: Matori
Gus Dur behind Megawati bid despite nomination: Matori JAKARTA (JP): Party leaders have brushed off Abdurrahman Wahid's acceptance of the presidential nomination by the "axis force", claiming the move is unlikely to affect the race between the main contenders -- Megawati Soekarnoputri and incumbent...
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
A thorn in one's side
A thorn in one's side After Soeharto took over power from Sukarno in 1967, for many years he had cleverly navigated Indonesia through political storms and crises, using his political instincts. His aim had always been to bring Indonesia to a safe port, but like Moses, he was to reach that promised...
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
PLDT quits Asia Cellular
PLDT quits Asia Cellular MANILA (AFP): Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. said Monday it sold part of its stake in a regional satellite venture, Asia Cellular Satellite, to its partners PT Pacific Satelit Nusantara of Indonesia and U.S. aerospace firm Lockheed Martin.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Mother denies reports of Jumadi's death
Mother denies reports of Jumadi's death JAKARTA (JP): Street singer Jumadi, who was reported as murdered last week during the two-day violent demonstrations in the capital, is receiving care in the intensive care unit at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Idea of merging Telkom, Indosat hailed
Idea of merging Telkom, Indosat hailed JAKARTA (JP): Legislators welcomed on Monday the idea of merging two state-owned telecommunications operators, PT Telkom and PT Indosat, as a strategy to survive the impending open market competition.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Police keep 49 street protesters in custody
Police keep 49 street protesters in custody JAKARTA (JP): City police are detaining 49 people, including students, they apprehended during two days of street protests on Jl. Sudirman, an officer said on Monday.Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
World Habitat Day sends message that habitat is a gender issue
World Habitat Day sends message that habitat is a gender issueBy Inge Komardjaja BANDUNG (JP): This year's World Habitat Day on Oct. 4 carries the message "Cities for All". It reminds urban planners and managers that women and men, girls and boys, from all walks of life and different backgrounds...
Tue, 28 Sep 1999
Students reject military speaker
Students reject military speaker BOGOR (JP): Some 18 students representing Bogor Agricultural Institute, Bogor Pharmacy School, Pakuan University and Ibnu Chaldun University filed a petition with the City Council here on Monday, rejecting a military or police candidate for the post of council...