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Thu, 02 Sep 1999
TNI ready to welcome UN peacekeeping force
TNI ready to welcome UN peacekeeping force JAKARTA (JP): Top military officials said they were doing their best to maintain security in East Timor, and were willing to gradually withdraw their troops if a United Nations peacekeeping force was sent to the territory to safeguard the transition period.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Violence shakes Dili once again
Violence shakes Dili once again DILI, East Timor (JP): At least one person was killed and three others injured in the latest violence targeted at the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Oil hits 22-mont high in Asian trade
Oil hits 22-mont high in Asian trade SINGAPORE (Reuters): Crude prices in Asia rose to fresh 22- month highs on Wednesday, underpinned by producers' tight grip on world supplies.October Brent crude futures, trading on the Singapore International Monetary Exchange (SIMEX) rose to $21.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Coconut Day: International celebration of the 'prince of palms'
Coconut Day: International celebration of the 'prince of palms'By Muhartoyo JAKARTA (JP): In beauty and utility no other tree can surpass the coconut tree. It is the most extensively grown and used nut in the world and it is the most important palm. Its uses are many and varied.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Team to probe marketing of SIM cards
Team to probe marketing of SIM cards JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications said on Wednesday it will set up a team to investigate reports of unfair practices in the marketing of cellular prepaid subscriber identity module (SIM) cards.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Surakarta beefs up security
Surakarta beefs up security SURAKARTA: Some 3,000 security officers from the military and police will be deployed to secure President B.J. Habibie's visit in Surakarta. He is slated to open the 16th National Games which start on Sept. 9.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Joan Miro and Nashar, at Darga Gallery, Sanur Raya Complex 20-21, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, (Phone: 0361 285249), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Sept. 23.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Henri Leo's assets do not add up to Rp 800b: Lawyer
Henri Leo's assets do not add up to Rp 800b: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Defense and Security has extended the deadline for businessman Henri Leo, the man at the center of a Rp 410 billion (US$55.4 million) scam at military insurer Asabri, to repay his debt, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Grandson of expert charged over drugs
Grandson of expert charged over drugs JAKARTA (JP): The 20-year-old grandson of a prominent criminal law expert was indicted at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday for possessing 0.018 grams of heroin.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Four peaople die in clashes in Ambon and Saparua
Four peaople die in clashes in Ambon and Saparua AMBON, Maluku (JP): At least four people were killed and six injured in clashes in Saparua, Central Maluku, and Ambon on Wednesday.In intervillage violence in Ambon, the head of the Wailawa hamlet in Tawiri village, G. Nola, was killed.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Sea shell sales should be stopped
Sea shell sales should be stopped I was shocked and saddened to see a photograph published on Aug. 22, 1999 in your Spotlight section. This picture showed I. Gede Ardika, the Director General of Tourism, admiring a display of souvenirs at the Kemilau Bali (Sparkle of Bali) exhibition in Jakarta.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Reformist leaders called on to unite in solving bank scandal
Reformist leaders called on to unite in solving bank scandal JAKARTA (JP): Experts urged on Wednesday for the country's reformist political leaders to unite to resolve the Bank Bali scandal and prevent an outbreak of widespread violence.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Young shuttlers advised to overcome mental obstacles
Young shuttlers advised to overcome mental obstacles DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) training director Christian Hadinata said on Wednesday Indonesian players must overcome psychological barriers during a certain period in their careers.
Thu, 02 Sep 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 1, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 425 -50 4,000 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 25 75,000 Alumindo...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
President opens new arrival terminal for migrant workers
President opens new arrival terminal for migrant workers JAKARTA (JP): "Welcome home to the heroes of foreign exchange," read a banner as President B.J. Habibie inaugurated Terminal Three at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Only trained doctors may prescribe Viagra
Only trained doctors may prescribe ViagraBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): As Austin Powers the star of his self-titled box-office hit would say: Viagra keeps you swinging, baby! Medically, it would have to be said the super-stud spy is "right- on", and that is good news for an estimated six million...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
German investments expected to start recovering next year
German investments expected to start recovering next year JAKARTA (JP): Direct investment by German corporations in Indonesia, which plunged over the past two years because of the economic crisis, will begin to recover next year, a German Embassy official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Final House seat allocation set for Wednesday
Final House seat allocation set for Wednesday JAKARTA (JP): The National Election Committee (PPI) is scheduled to announce on Wednesday the final allocation of the 500 House of Representatives seats from the results of the June 7 polls.Committee chairman Jakob Tobing said the body missed the Aug.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Governor braves threats, rules out bus fare hike
Governor braves threats, rules out bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): Despite repeated threats of a massive strike by bus drivers, Governor Sutiyoso confirmed on Tuesday that the city administration would not raise bus fares until city council issued a new ruling on fare hikes.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Debts, proceeds from oil
Debts, proceeds from oil Our high-ranking state officials have secured from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) fresh loans worth a total of US$5.9 billion. These loans will be enough to cover the deficit in our 2000-2001 budget.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
House delays hearing on Bank Bali scandal
House delays hearing on Bank Bali scandal JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives made a surprise decision on Tuesday to delay for another week a scheduled public hearing with the country's banking authorities over the disclosure of the high-profile Bank Bali scandal.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Bourse to get electronic settlement system
Bourse to get electronic settlement system JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI) will introduce electronic settlement operations in October to boost efficiency amid the significant increase in volume of banking shares, its president said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Djafar urged to quit
Djafar urged to quit JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) staged a rally in front of the city council building on Tuesday to demand newly installed party councilor Djafar Badjeber resign for endorsing gambling in the city.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
MPR agrees to summon Habibie
MPR agrees to summon Habibie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's highest law-making body, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), decided on Tuesday to wait for its next scheduled session to summon President B.J. Habibie to present his account of the June 7 general election.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on August 31, 1999: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,527.00 7,603.00Australian dollar 1 4,797.71 4,849.95Austrian schilling 1 573.70 580.05Belgian franc 1 195.70 197.86Brunei dollar 1 4,467.59 4,515.38Canadian dollar 1 5,041.53 5,094.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
NU corrects Gus Dur's statement on Megawati
NU corrects Gus Dur's statement on Megawati SURABAYA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) executives raced on Tuesday to refute media reports that chairman Abdurrahman Wahid prohibited its leaders and members from voicing support for presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Finance scheme causes riot
Finance scheme causes riot MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police fired warning shots and beat up protesters in North Sumatra's capital on Tuesday after riots broke out over a bogus get-rich-quick financial scheme, Reuters reported.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Foreign oil firm agrees to new revenue distribution policy
Foreign oil firm agrees to new revenue distribution policyBy A. Junaidi JAKARTA (JP): An Argentina-based oil mining company operating on Pabelokan Island in the Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) marine resort area said it would support and comply with the city administration's policy on share...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Armed men patrol streets in Dili
Armed men patrol streets in Dili DILI, East Timor (JP): Tension returned to East Timor on Tuesday, one day after the peaceful vote on the territory's future, while reconciliation talks between proindependence and prointegration factions remained uncertain.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Indonesia looks to benefit by China's absence from Sanyo Open
Indonesia looks to benefit by China's absence from Sanyo OpenBy Primastuti Handayani DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) deputy athletes development officer Hadi Nazri expressed hope that Indonesian shuttlers in the women's singles and doubles and mixed doubles could...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Laid-off BNI workers agree to $4.2m compensation offer
Laid-off BNI workers agree to $4.2m compensation offer JAKARTA (JP): After a series of meetings with Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), 438 laid-off workers of the state bank accepted on Tuesday compensation packages totaling Rp 32 billion (US$4.2 million).
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
The New Order economy as seen from the present
The New Order economy as seen from the presentBy Emil Salim The following article is based on a paper presented at a recent conference on Indonesian modern economic history with the theme "Crisis and Continuity: Indonesian Economy in the 20th century" organized by the Forum on the Economic History...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
AriaWest, Siemens tie up
AriaWest, Siemens tie up JAKARTA (JP): AriaWest International, the exclusive contract- sharing partner of state telecommunications firm PT Telkom for West Java, has signed an agreement with Siemens Indonesia to build 62,962 new line units in West Java.AriaWest's president John G.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
People's part in drug raids hailed
People's part in drug raids hailed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso praised on Tuesday the involvement of Jakartans, including housewives, on recent police raids against drug traffickers and consumers.Sutiyoso said the role of family members in eliminating drug trafficking in the city was important.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
World applauds Indonesia for peaceful East Timor ballot
World applauds Indonesia for peaceful East Timor ballot JAKARTA (JP): Praise for the direct ballot in East Timor, in which 98 percent of registered East Timorese voters took part, continued to flow in on Tuesday, amid concerns over the death of a local United Nations worker.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Lifters groomed for world c'ship
Lifters groomed for world c'ship JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) is training four female and two male lifters for the World Weightlifting Championship in Athens, Greece, in November.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Change becomes daily phenomenon
Change becomes daily phenomenon I read with interest the article Toward a true unitary nation by Mr. Harkiman Racheman in The Jakarta Post, Aug. 3, 1999 and would like to comment.* It has never crossed my mind to "ban all Chinese culture in Indonesia" as alleged in the article.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Mahathir on firm ground a year after Anwar's ouster
Mahathir on firm ground a year after Anwar's ousterBy M. Jegathesan KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Almost one year after sacking his heir apparent and sparking Malaysia's biggest anti-government protests in decades, both supporters and opponents say Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's position in his ruling...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Government proposes names for antimonopoly commission
Government proposes names for antimonopoly commission JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said on Tuesday that the government has nominated 25 names to become members of the independent supervisory commission which will oversee the implementation of the newly introduced...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Most Asian monies close stronger
Most Asian monies close stronger HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The majority of Asian currencies ended local trading hours stronger against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, supported by the resilience of the yen.The Thai currency, however, lost ground, as interbank dealers attempted to take advantage of a clutch...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Indonesia is a friend of Australia's, not an enemy
Indonesia is a friend of Australia's, not an enemy This article is based on a farewell speech by Indonesian Ambassador to Australia S. Wiryono at the 1999 Merdeka Luncheon, organized jointly by the Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC), New South Wales branch, and the Consul General of the...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Making sense of the Bank Bali scandal
Making sense of the Bank Bali scandalBy Christopher Lingle HONG KONG (JP): The importance of public and international reaction to the Bank Bali scandal should not be underestimated. Domestic market stability and reliable government bodies are crucial components for Indonesia's recovery from the...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Malaysia may reconsider plan to pull out of INRO
Malaysia may reconsider plan to pull out of INRO JAKARTA (JP): The Malaysian government has promised to review its earlier decision to pull out of the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO), an Indonesian minister said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Presidential qualifications
Presidential qualificationsFrom KompasThere is one president among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) heads of state who does not hold a degree. He is Philippine president Joseph Estrada.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Oil firm based on Pabelokan Island
Oil firm based on Pabelokan Island JAKARTA (JP): Pabelokan Island, the home base of Argentinean oil firm YPF-Maxus since 1984, is located at the northwestern tip of the chain of 106 islands known as Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands).
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Ericsson touts new cell phone
Ericsson touts new cell phone JAKARTA (JP): Swedish cellular phonemaker Ericsson Indonesia launched on Tuesday its latest cell phone model, the T28s.Company director for consumer products Susanto Sosilo said the new dual band cellular phone was designed for those who were willing to pay "for a...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Indorayon wants to be audited now
Indorayon wants to be audited now JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed pulp and rayon fiber maker PT Inti Indorayon Utama urged the government on Tuesday to quickly appoint an independent audit team to determine whether the company's mills were hazardous to the surrounding environment.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
'Banana republic' slur irks Manila
'Banana republic' slur irks Manila DUBAI (AFP): A Dubai hotel has apologized to the Philippines' ambassador to the Emirates after it named one of its new restaurants "The Banana Republic Filipino Club," the Gulf News daily said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 31, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 275 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 5,000 Alumindo Light Metal...
Wed, 01 Sep 1999
Protests mar council ceremony
Protests mar council ceremony TANGERANG (JP): Noisy protests staged by three different groups marred the swearing-in ceremony of the 45 newly installed legislators for the Tangerang council on Tuesday.The situation was tense particularly when some of the protesters forcibly tried to get into the...