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Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Nandar's post as Indonesia's head coach still unclear
Nandar's post as Indonesia's head coach still unclear JAKARTA (JP): With only one month left to go to the 2000 Asian Cup in Lebanon, the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) remained tight-lipped on the fate of national coach Nandar Iskandar.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Thailand opens further to foreign investors
Thailand opens further to foreign investors BANGKOK (Reuters): The Thai Securities Exchange Commission said on Monday it would allow foreign investors to buy non-voting depositary receipts (NVDRs) for Thai shares within two months, widening investment options for foreigners.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
PanAsia Paper inks contract
PanAsia Paper inks contract Singapore (Dow Jones): Singapore's PanAsia Paper Co., a major newsprint producer in Asia, said on Monday it has inked a three- year contract to supply up to 42,000 metric tons of newsprint a year to Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
East Timor case a whitewash
East Timor case a whitewashFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe Attorney General's Office announced on Sept. 1, 2000, 19 "possible suspects" in the East Timor violence.General Wiranto and other leaders of the Indonesian Military, which were earlier recommended by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas...
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Ambarawa-Bedono Special steams again
Ambarawa-Bedono Special steams againBy Tjahjono Rahardjo SEMARANG (JP): It was midday at the railway station of Ambarawa, a small town in Central Java. The engineer sounded the shrill whistle of the locomotive.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Bomb hoax rocks Yogyakarta
Bomb hoax rocks Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): An unidentified man called the Yogyakarta Police early on Monday claiming that bombs had been planted on the campus of the University of National Development (UPN).First. Isnp. Junaidi received the call.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
President's help sought in Sampang regent row
President's help sought in Sampang regent row SURABAYA (JP): The East Java administration will seek President Abdurrahman Wahid's help in handling a rift over the newly elected regent of Sampang, Madura, Governor Imam Utomo said on Sunday evening.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 11, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,906.00 8,906.00 8,364.00 8,448.00Australian dollar 1 4,412.34 4,974.89 4,667.95 4,719.05Austrian schilling 1 498.88 562.31 527.78 533.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Gus Dur judges his trip to U.S. a success
Gus Dur judges his trip to U.S. a success JAKARTA (JP): Brushing off international condemnation of Indonesia's role in the deaths of three UN workers in West Timor, President Abdurrahman Wahid boasted on Sunday his visit to the United States was a diplomatic success.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Citra drivers want Organda dissolved
Citra drivers want Organda dissolved JAKARTA (JP): Some 1,000 taxi drivers staged a protest against the Jakarta office of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) in Mayestik, South Jakarta, and later gathered at the compound of the legislators' building in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Two explosive devices rock Aceh, police officer says
Two explosive devices rock Aceh, police officer says BANDA ACEH (JP): Two homemade bombs exploded at two separate locations in the Aceh capital of Banda Aceh early Monday morning, a police officer said.Aceh Besar police chief Supt.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Students enforce Indian oil blockade
Students enforce Indian oil blockade GUWAHATI, India (AFP): Production and transportation of crude oil in the northeastern Indian state of Assam was hit by thousands of student protesters Monday who demanded more jobs in the sector, officials here said.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Myanmar tarnishes ASEAN's image
Myanmar tarnishes ASEAN's image MANILA: The Burmese (Myanmarese) military authorities have clamped severe restrictions on opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her party colleagues after 200 police hauled them back to Rangoon (Yangon) last weekend from Dala, a suburb where they had been stopped...
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Investing in RI companies
Investing in RI companies In the past few months many investors have complained about the lack of protection from capital market authorities, via radio, TV shows, etc., when the company they had shares in were delisted.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Thriving China to provide opportunities for HK: Rubin
Thriving China to provide opportunities for HK: Rubin HONG KONG (AFX-ASIA): Chairman of Citigroup Inc's executive committee Robert Rubin said a thriving economy in China will provide tremendous business opportunities for Hong Kong, although he added that the territory's importance will "diminish"...
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
22 candidates named for election commission
22 candidates named for election commission JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives announced on Monday it had received a list of 22 candidates for the General Elections Commission (KPU) from President Abdurrahman Wahid.Deputy House Speaker A.M.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Sydney-based Indonesians to support RI athletes
Sydney-based Indonesians to support RI athletes JAKARTA (JP): The more than 28,000 Indonesians living in Sydney are ready to throw their weight behind Indonesian hopefuls at the Sydney Olympic Games."The residents, about 6,000 to 7,000 of which are students, will give their support, especially to...
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
PSF producers take EU row to government
PSF producers take EU row to government JAKARTA (JP): Makers of polyester staple fiber (PSF) products have called on the government to intervene after the European Union and Turkey imposed antidumping duties on their products.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Plan to buy buses from China opposed
Plan to buy buses from China opposed JAKARTA (JP): A transportation expert from Yogyakarta's Gajah Mada University, Heru Sutomo, urged the Jakarta city administration to be cautious in its plan to import buses from China.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
The shackles of the farming life
The shackles of the farming lifeBy Muyanja Aba Ssenyonga YOGYAKARTA (JP): One day during a break in a Bahasa Indonesia class there was a seemingly relaxed boy in his late teens idling away under the acacia shade on the campus grounds.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Asian, Middle Eastern gas producers told to cooperate
Asian, Middle Eastern gas producers told to cooperate PATTAYA, Thailand (AP): Asian and Middle Eastern gas producers should join hands to benefit from the growing market for gas fuel in Asia, especially in China and India, a top official said Monday.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Probe on Jihad Force leader
Probe on Jihad Force leader AMBON, Maluku: Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen. Firman Gani said on Monday that his office was currently gathering evidence and statements from witnesses for the investigation of alleged provocateurs in the strife-torn province.
Tue, 12 Sep 2000
Asian economies hit oil patch as prices stay high
Asian economies hit oil patch as prices stay high SINGAPORE (Reuters): Despite the weekend agreement by OPEC to boost output by 800,000 barrels per day, analysts envisage sustained high energy prices and a knock-on impact on highly oil- dependent Asian economies.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Proposal to arm public order officials rejected
Proposal to arm public order officials rejected JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Friday a proposal that city public order officials be equipped with tear gas canisters while conducting raids in public places.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Abuse of market power
Abuse of market power The democratization process in Indonesia, which has accelerated after the fall of former authoritarian president, Soeharto, in May 1998, has now entered the economic sector with the enforcement last Tuesday of the Antimonopoly Law.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Thai 'tuk-tuk' to circle the world
Thai 'tuk-tuk' to circle the world BANGKOK (AFP): A Thai tuk-tuk, a traditional three-wheeled taxi, will make a year-long journey around the world, travel industry sources said."Tuk-Tuk Around the World," a year-long journey to be undertaken from Bangkok to Miami, USA, was launched on Monday,...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Three players go to third round
Three players go to third round JAKARTA (JP): Three of four young chess players secured their places in third round of the Enerpac Master Tournament at the Utut Adianto Chess School in Bekasi.National Master (MN) Taufik Halay, 13, defeated MN Hendra Johan 1.5-0.5 in Saturday's match.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Soeharto's children 'ignored Lee's advice'
Soeharto's children 'ignored Lee's advice' SINGAPORE (AFP): Former Indonesian president Soeharto's children ignored advice to not abuse their position for financial and business gain, according to excerpts of Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's memoirs published on Sunday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Poso welcomes back 3,000 of its residents
Poso welcomes back 3,000 of its residents PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): At least 3,000 residents of Poso have returned to their hometown from various refugee camps across Sulawesi island, marking the improved security situation in the town previously hit by sectarian riots.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
East Timor suspects to meet summons: Marzuki
East Timor suspects to meet summons: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman confirmed on Saturday that two ex-militia members, allegedly implicated in last year's East Timor mayhem, would appear for questioning on Monday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Nomad Jukebox can play 100 hours of non-stop music
Nomad Jukebox can play 100 hours of non-stop musicBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Forget about Napster, forget about MP3.com. I'm already hooked on MP3, almost to the point of being addicted. And the culprit is Nomad Jukebox from Creative Technology in Singapore.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Doctor explains Soeharto's health test
Doctor explains Soeharto's health test JAKARTA (JP): A senior member of the private medical team of former president Soeharto, Teguh A.S. Ranakusuma, insisted that his team of doctors had never recommended that Soeharto not appear at his trial on corruption charges.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
City needs 'independent transportation board'
City needs 'independent transportation board' JAKARTA (JP): A councillor and an observer on Saturday called for the establishment of an independent transportation board that will evaluate the performance of city land transportations on a daily basis and institute a smooth decision-making mechanism...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Atambua returns to normal after killings
Atambua returns to normal after killings JAKARTA (JP): While peace returned to Atambua in East Nusa Tenggara on Sunday, pressures mounted for an independent investigation into the killing of three United Nations workers last week.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
ASEAN currency swap scheme
ASEAN currency swap scheme BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters): A recently expanded $1 billion currency swap scheme set up by Southeast Asian nations could be increased even further with the participation of Japan, China and South Korea, a Thai official said on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Priok bones back to relatives
Priok bones back to relatives JAKARTA (JP): The remains believed to be the victims of the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident were handed back to their relatives on Sunday during a solemn ceremony at the morgue of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
The Timor killings
The Timor killings The savage murders of three UN refugee agency staffers in West Timor came as more than 150 heads of state and government assembled in New York for a UN Millennium Summit meant to strengthen to organization's peacekeeping capability.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
RI goalies come under criticism
RI goalies come under criticism SEMARANG (JP): An Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) instructor criticized national goalkeepers for separating themselves from the team during soccer matches."We can see from the role they play on the field compared to their Asian rivals; they act as if they are...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Nike's commitment
Nike's commitment The article titled Nike workers in RI an issue in Olympics, published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 5, 2000, does a disservice to your readers and to Indonesian business.Nike has been committed to improving work place conditions in Indonesia for several years, and will continue...
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Police seize smuggled luxury cars and bikes
Police seize smuggled luxury cars and bikes TANGERANG (JP): Police detectives have confiscated two luxury cars and two high-performance motorbikes together with spare parts allegedly smuggled into the country from Singapore.Tangerang Police chief Sr. Supt.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Athletes told to maintain their health in cold weather
Athletes told to maintain their health in cold weather JAKARTA (JP): The last 52 athletes, coaches and officials left for the Sydney Olympics on Sunday, with some voicing concern over the physical condition of athletes in the cool weather of Sydney.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Meeting on insolvency law
Meeting on insolvency law JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Saturday that an informal experts meeting to discuss the insolvency law design would be held in Jakarta on September 14.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Perbanas urges govt not to force banks to merge
Perbanas urges govt not to force banks to merge JAKARTA (JP): The chairwoman of the Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas), Gunarni Soeworo, called on the country's banking authorities not to force small and medium-size banks into the process of mergers and acquisitions.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Uniform hotel pricing sought for ASEAN region
Uniform hotel pricing sought for ASEAN region JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Regional Hotel and Restaurant Operators met here on Saturday to explore the possibility of establishing uniform pricing for hotels in the region.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition by Iriantine Karnaya, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3813021), until Sept. 11. * Painting Exhibition Mystery of Modern Art by Iwan Koeswanna at Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Apacinti chosen for ASEAN tournament
Apacinti chosen for ASEAN tournament SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association has selected Central Java-based men's club Apacinti to represent the country at the ASEAN Junior Tournament from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6 in Thailand.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
APEC calls for rise in oil output
APEC calls for rise in oil output BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (Agencies): Finance ministers from 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation countries on Sunday appealed for an oil-production increase to curb high prices which they said posed risks for developing economies.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
13 killed, dozens injured in Batang train collision
13 killed, dozens injured in Batang train collision SEMARANG (JP): At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday when an economy-class train smashed into a freight train in Batang regency, about 100 kilometers west of here.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Presidential bill is top priority of the House
Presidential bill is top priority of the House JAKARTA (JP): Perturbed by the slew of scandals that have hit the President, legislators are speeding up their initiative in drafting a bill which would act as a code of conduct for the head of state.
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Residents protest art performance
Residents protest art performance UBUD, Bali: Noted Balinese artist Made Wianta was forced to cut short a performance on a road in Lodtunduh village here on Saturday due to a protest by local residents.The evening art performance, titled The Road, was scheduled to last for 30 minutes.