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Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Opposition mounts over new security bill
Opposition mounts over new security bill JAKARTA (JP): More opposition has been voiced against the bill on state security, currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives (DPR), with some observers calling it a trick to return to military rule.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Jailed Xanana outlines East Timor program
Jailed Xanana outlines East Timor program JAKARTA (JP): Jailed East Timor resistance leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao promised on Wednesday to offer amnesty to his political opponents if East Timorese voted for independence on the Aug. 30 ballot.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Man killed in refugee's vendetta
Man killed in refugee's vendetta UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A passenger from Ambon, Maluku, Rulli Nanere, was murdered on Tuesday while on board the Siguntang ship heading to Ujungpandang.Rulli, 29, who intended to go to Jakarta with his parents, both lecturers at the Pattimura University, was...
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
IMF warns of impact of Bank Bali scandal
IMF warns of impact of Bank Bali scandal JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss warned on Wednesday that it would be a disastrous scenario if the government failed to resolve the Bank Bali case satisfactorily.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Casual worker arrested with counterfeit notes
Casual worker arrested with counterfeit notes TANGERANG (JP): A 40-year-old construction worker was apprehended on Tuesday for allegedly using counterfeit money to buy a second-hand radio from a Pabuaran villager here.The Tangerang Police detective chief for economic crimes, Second Lt.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Anugerah Seni, by 36 Balinese traditional Artists, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 10.Music and entertainment * Hard Rock Hotel, Jl.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Muslim youths protest U.S. interference
Muslim youths protest U.S. interference JAKARTA (JP): Forty members of a Muslim youth group staged a rally in front of the American embassy here on Wednesday morning protesting, what they said, was U.S. interference in Indonesia's politics, economics and culture.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
UNAMET is unfair
UNAMET is unfair I enjoyed reading G.K. Sangster's letter in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 19, 1999. The letter was written by an expatriate who witnessed the acts of UNAMET personnel in East Timor.As a layman, I feel that UNAMET's official opinions are, sometimes, not fair.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
SAS, Red Cross implicated in 1996 Irian shooting
SAS, Red Cross implicated in 1996 Irian shooting JAKARTA (JP): Rights activists and church groups reported on Wednesday to the National Commission on Human Rights and the House of Representatives the alleged involvement of foreign mercenaries in an operation to release 24 hostages in May 1996.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
U.S. rate hike has mixed impact on Asian markets
U.S. rate hike has mixed impact on Asian markets HONG KONG (AP): Asian stock closed mixed Wednesday, with some markets depressed by the overnight U.S. interest rate hike and Japanese shares falling on its currency's strength.In Tokyo, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 240.25 points, or 1.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
Youths hold street rally
Youths hold street rally JAKARTA (JP): Some 100 youths and labor activists took to the streets on Wednesday demanding an investigation into the recent death of female worker Juju Juliah and the end of the Indonesian Military's sociopolitical role.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Song 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 TV Series: Drew Carey Show 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:00 Koran Recital 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00...
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Cambodia gears for AFTA
Cambodia gears for AFTA PHNOM PENH (Reuters): Cambodia is committed to cutting tariffs in line with ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) requirements and is making progress in reducing reliance on import taxes, Minister of Commerce Cham Prasidh said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Hermes now in the hands of Park Office
Hermes now in the hands of Park Office JAKARTA (JP): The city Public Works Office handed over to the Park Office on Tuesday the statue of the Greek god Hermes, which was reported missing, after keeping it for four days at the office's headquarters.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Man arrested for killing wife
Man arrested for killing wife BOGOR (JP): Forty-five-year-old Agus bin Karta reportedly confessed on Tuesday to killing his second wife Lilis, 35, whose body was found in a ditch near their house in Leuwiliang subdistrict in Bogor on Saturday morning, police said.Bogor Police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Presidential nomination of Mega
Presidential nomination of Mega Mr. Huub Neys (The Jakarta Post, July 22, 1999) from Maastricht, the Netherlands, reacted to my views in this column instead of telephoning me in Amsterdam. He says he dreams about Indonesia and wants to help these dreams come true.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Travel ban expires on bank scandal suspects
Travel ban expires on bank scandal suspects JAKARTA (JP): The 14-day travel restriction slapped on key suspects in the Bank Bali interbank debt scandal has expired, with no requests made to the Attorney General's Office to extend the ban.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
TNI criticized for 'violence culture'
TNI criticized for 'violence culture' JAKARTA (JP): Continuing violence and public rallies throughout the country are clear proof that the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the police have a strong culture of violence, a group of government critics have said.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Low-cost dialysis treatment in Bogor
Low-cost dialysis treatment in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Dialysis treatment center Rialex Tanudjiwa has opened to offer cheap treatment for patients with kidney. The treatment costs Rp 350,000 per session, which is 30 percent lower than the average price."We care about kidney failure patients.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
RI starts campaign for ASEAN investors
RI starts campaign for ASEAN investors SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia launched a campaign Tuesday to lure Southeast Asian investors despite lingering political and economic concerns about the crisis-hit nation.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
85 new councilors to begin duties
85 new councilors to begin duties JAKARTA (JP): Inheriting the problems left by their predecessors, 85 new city councilors will officially begin performing their legislative duties on Wednesday morning.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Estrada seeks for end to row over constitution
Estrada seeks for end to row over constitution MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Joseph Estrada appealed to his critics on Tuesday to set aside their opposition to his proposal to change the constitution, but said he would bow to the will of the majority.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Fund constraints, training blamed for SEA Games fiasco
Fund constraints, training blamed for SEA Games fiasco JAKARTA (JP): Financial problems, lack of tryouts and short training periods were blamed as the main factors for Indonesia's disappointing show at the just-concluded 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at a National Sports Council (KONI)...
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
PT Paiton denies marking up prices at power plant
PT Paiton denies marking up prices at power plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Paiton Energy Company, which is building the Paiton I power plant in Probolinggo, East Java, denied on Tuesday charges of mark-up practices leveled by state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
UN, government disagree over ballot observers
UN, government disagree over ballot observers DILI, East Timor (JP): Indonesia and the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) are at odds over the presence of a number of local poll observers here ahead of the Aug. 30 self- determination vote.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
PT Astra CMG Life set for expansion
PT Astra CMG Life set for expansion JAKARTA (JP): Joint venture PT Astra CMG Life plans to acquire up to 10 local life insurance companies in its expansion strategy.Company president Steve Heald said on Tuesday the deals were still in negotiation but were expected to be finalized by the end of the...
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Hashim denies Semen Cibinong missing millions
Hashim denies Semen Cibinong missing millions JAKARTA (JP): Tycoon Hashim Djojohadikusumo denied on Tuesday a report that US$250 million disappeared from the books of publicly listed cementmaker PT Semen Cibinong.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Military repeating old mistakes in Aceh: Researcher
Military repeating old mistakes in Aceh: Researcher YOGYAKARTA (JP): A continued military presence in Aceh will not only fail to end violence and terror, but will even worsen human rights abuses and prolong people's sufferings there, a researcher said.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Indonesia shines in schools swimming c'ship
Indonesia shines in schools swimming c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young swimmers beat out Thailand from atop the medal tally on Tuesday during the second day of the three-day 4th ASEAN Schools Swimming Championship.Host swimmers racked up nine golds, nine silvers and three bronzes.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Public needs to take part in city planning
Public needs to take part in city planningBy Hayati Sari Hasibuan JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta provincial legislative council endorsed a new bylaw on city planning on July 28, 1999, stipulating stricter control of land use to ensure adequate green areas in the capital.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Indonesian shuttlers target two titles in Singapore Open
Indonesian shuttlers target two titles in Singapore Open JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) is banking on its shuttlers taking the men's singles and men's doubles in the US$150,000 Konica Cup Singapore Open, which starts Wednesday.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Military to support Megawati, Winters says
Military to support Megawati, Winters says SEMARANG (JP): Political observer Jeffrey Winters expressed his optimism on Tuesday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) would eventually support, and thus ensure, Megawati Soekarnoputri for the next presidency.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Prabowo faces jail over heroin
Prabowo faces jail over heroin JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Monday that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence a man to one year in jail for possession of 2.52 grams of heroin.Prosecutor Fahrur Rozy told the court, presided over by judge Hupojo, that police arrested A.D.A.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Dewi advises Habibie to clear his name
Dewi advises Habibie to clear his name JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie must immediately clear his name and take firm action against people around him who are involved in the Bank Bali scandal, his senior adviser said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Water in Tual contaminated
Water in Tual contaminated TUAL, Maluku: Water consumed by 25,526 refugees seeking shelter from violence in their villages has been found to be contaminated, Antara reported on Tuesday.The refugees have stayed on the islands in Southeast Maluku since March.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Officials get tough on children jockeys
Officials get tough on children jockeys JAKARTA (JP): The streets became emotional on Tuesday as local government officials took into custody children jockeys, some of whom burst into tears as they were led away by officials.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Fit to drink?
Fit to drink? I went to Hero Supermarket on Jl. Sultan Agung in Jakarta on Aug. 20 and bought two bottles of Evian mineral water for my own consumption.I opened one of the bottles and drank a little. I felt some salty particles on my tongue.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Araujo warns of bloodshed in East Timor
Araujo warns of bloodshed in East Timor Dili, East Timor (JP): An East Timorese leader predicted there would be a bloodbath here regardless of the outcome of the Aug. 30 self-determination vote."The postballot period will be very crucial because neither of the conflicting factions will accept...
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
WB threatens to withhold aid
WB threatens to withhold aid JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank threatened on Tuesday to halt funding for Indonesia if the investigation into the Bank Bali scandal was not concluded swiftly and satisfactorily.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Group warns of new crisis if political conflicts continue
Group warns of new crisis if political conflicts continue JAKARTA (JP): The Econit Advisory Group warned on Tuesday that Indonesia could plunge into a deeper economic crisis if the country's warring political sides did not end conflicts.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Referees accused of biased judging
Referees accused of biased judging JAKARTA (JP): Four pencak silat referees from Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines have been accused of making unfair decisions during the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games two weeks ago, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Nokia opens new sales outlet
Nokia opens new sales outlet JAKARTA (JP): The Finland-based cellular telephone producer, Nokia, opened on Tuesday its new one-stop sales and service center at Jakarta's biggest electronic and cellular phone market, Roxy Mas in West Jakarta.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Caltex joins Principal
Caltex joins Principal JAKARTA (JP): Approximately 5,000 employees of PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia have joined Principal Indonesia's pension program, Principal's managing director Doug Rasmussen said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
MAL's ISO9000 certifications now accredited by UK company
MAL's ISO9000 certifications now accredited by UK company JAKARTA (JP): PT Mutuagung Lestari (MAL), which issues standard certification to companies, said on Tuesday that its ISO9000 certification for quality management was now accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS).
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Smoke, but little fire, to draft bill
Smoke, but little fire, to draft bill JAKARTA (JP): It is hard to avoid the pervasive presence of cigarettes. Or, for all the best intentions, to resist the urge to light up. Take a walk in a local shopping mall, and attractive young women bearing branded merchandise and dressed in miniskirts offer...
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Shooting range in Malang praised
Shooting range in Malang praised MALANG, East Java: The Brawijaya Military Command has the best shooting range in the country, commander Maj.Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Tuesday.Antara reported that he was officially opening the new facility in Bedali village, Lawang district.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Local television stations fight for top spot
Local television stations fight for top spotBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): Gone are the days when the first Indonesian private network, RCTI, enjoyed all the attention in terms of ratings and station popularity. Since its establishment in 1989, RCTI has always been number one.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
In a major haul, police confiscate Rp 2 billion in drugs
In a major haul, police confiscate Rp 2 billion in drugs JAKARTA (JP): Police confiscated on Monday evening over 5.5 million sedative pills from five people in a raid in North Jakarta, an officer said on Tuesday.City police detectives chief Col.
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 24, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 -50 34,000 Alumindo Light...
Wed, 25 Aug 1999
30 detained in Vietnam drug haul
30 detained in Vietnam drug haul HANOI (AP): Police said on Tuesday they have detained 30 people, including police and government employees, for alleged involvement in Vietnam's biggest drug-trafficking ring.One man confessed he had smuggled 272.