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Sat, 26 Aug 2000
New Cabinet a wasted opportunity for Gus Dur
New Cabinet a wasted opportunity for Gus Dur The only hope to be found in the much criticized new Cabinet is that it may solidify and that the personnel under the ministers are professionals, says economist A. Tony Presetyantono from Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
C. Java judokas join SEAG training
C. Java judokas join SEAG training SEMARANG (JP): Central Java judokas Wijayanto Purnomo and Lita Theresia have been invited to join the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games centralized training program.The official in charge of athlete development at the Indonesian Judo Association's Central Java...
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Fashion show in prison? Why not
Fashion show in prison? Why notBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Fashion shows are mostly held in prestigious venues such as hotels or cafes. It is hard to imagine such glamorous events being staged in a place like a prison.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
'Give new Cabinet a chance'
'Give new Cabinet a chance' SURABAYA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid appealed for people's patience on Friday, saying that the members of his new Cabinet should be given a chance to prove themselves."My comment (on criticisms of the Cabinet lineup) is simple: give us time," Abdurrahman said after...
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
'Ruwatan' ritual casts off bad luck
'Ruwatan' ritual casts off bad luckBy Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): Dressed in white, 11 public figures wait for their turn to have their hair cut in a ruwatan ritual led by Javanese shadow puppeteer Ki Timbul Hadiprayitno.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Kotagede, a typical Javanese city
Kotagede, a typical Javanese cityBy Bambang M. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Kotagede is usually associated with silver handicraft items because the industry has become its trademark. In fact, the southeast area offers more than that.Kotagede is a typical Javanese traditional city with all the characteristics.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Hopes rise for release of RP hostages
Hopes rise for release of RP hostages ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): Negotiators have settled arrangements to release some foreign hostages held for months by Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines, but had no firm word on Friday on when they would taste freedom.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Striking workers cripple Priok container terminal
Striking workers cripple Priok container terminal JAKARTA (JP): Some 100 Tanjung Priok dock workers went on strike on Friday, leaving the usually hectic North Jakarta port deserted and thousands of containers unloaded.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Job hunting evokes soul searching
Job hunting evokes soul searchingBy Muyanja Ssenyonga YOGYAKARTA (JP): Glued to his hard seat is a man possibly in his early 20s racing against time to surmount a collection of newspapers -- all but one in Bahasa Indonesia.From the look of things he has been in that state for quite sometime.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Malaysia palm oil unchanged
Malaysia palm oil unchanged KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures closed mostly unchanged after moving in a 12-ringgit range at the close on Friday on the back of weekend short covering, traders said.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Wood plundering rampant in W. Sumatra
Wood plundering rampant in W. Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: Rampant plundering of wood has cost West Sumatra province about Rp 2.5 billion per month, Governor Zainal Bakar said on Friday."I have received reports from several organizations about people who have plundered the wood. I am studying it.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Non-OPEC members to attend Venezuelan conference
Non-OPEC members to attend Venezuelan conference CARACAS (AFP): The OPEC summit to be held here next month will be observed by oil ministers from non-cartel members Russia, Oman, Mexico, Norway and Angola, deputy foreign minister Jorge Valero said Thursday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
DBS does not rule out future merger
DBS does not rule out future merger SINGAPORE (Reuters): DBS Group, Southeast Asia's largest bank, will continue to pursue its ambition of being a world class Asian bank, although does not rule out merging with a global bank.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
UI to host int'l student gathering
UI to host int'l student gathering JAKARTA: The School of International Relations of the University of Indonesia (UI) is to host a week-long gathering of international relations students from nine countries, including Indonesia, from Sept. 4 at its Depok campus, south of here.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Dumping Chinese motorbikes
Dumping Chinese motorbikes An outcry from Indonesian producers/assemblers over dumping efforts is now loud and clear. Actually, the firms here are shameless. They grow fat and lazy. That is the story if the industry is protected too long and too much.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Asian top stars to shine at Asian meet
Asian top stars to shine at Asian meet JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI)'s worries about a lack of prestige at the 13th Asian Track and Field Championships at Senayan Madya Stadium may prove to be misplaced.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Chinese motorbike agents deny dumping allegations
Chinese motorbike agents deny dumping allegations JAKARTA (JP): Local agents for Chinese-made motorbikes denied dumping allegations on Friday, saying their bikes were the cheapest on the market because of higher production efficiency and volumes than those produced locally.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
1,000 police prepared for Independence Cup
1,000 police prepared for Independence Cup JAKARTA (JP): Some 1,000 police officers will be on duty at Senayan Stadium from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 for the 2000 Independence Cup, Central Jakarta Police chief Supt. Adjie Rustam Ramdja said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 25, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 650 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 295 5 176,000 Alakasa Industrindo 815 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Bintuni, Daya Guna Samudra finally submit their financial reports
Bintuni, Daya Guna Samudra finally submit their financial reports JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed fishery companies PT Bintuni Minaraya and PT Daya Guna Samudra (DGS) said on Friday they had submitted their 1999 financial reports to the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) after months of delays.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
APEC recognizes RI accreditation body
APEC recognizes RI accreditation body JAKARTA (JP): The Pacific Cooperation Council (PAC), an accreditation body established by APEC member countries, will formally recognize certification and accreditation issued by the Indonesian standardization board.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
KL firm to build toll road
KL firm to build toll road JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of Malaysian companies will build a toll road in Riau province connecting Pekanbaru and Dumai, head of Riau's Development Planning Board Anwar Rachman said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Stolen luxury cars returned to KL
Stolen luxury cars returned to KL SINGAPORE (DPA): Luxury cars stolen by an international syndicate and destined for New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia were turned over to Malaysian police by Singapore authorities for return to their owners, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Two more expats arrested for drugs
Two more expats arrested for drugs DENPASAR, Bali: The local police narcotics unit has arrested two Norwegians allegedly in possession of 22.4 grams of marijuana seeds, Bali Police chief of detectives Sr. Supt. Bambang Hendarso said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
RI maid agrees to settlement
RI maid agrees to settlement KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A Malaysian housewife accused of hitting and seriously injuring her Indonesian maid with a rock has publicly apologised and paid compensation to settle the case, reports said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 25, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,873.00 8,873.00 8,331.00 8,415.00Australian dollar 1 4,494.70 5,070.03 4,756.17 4,808.33Austrian schilling 1 515.11 580.79 545.08 550.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Minister Ryaas vows to reform bureaucracy
Minister Ryaas vows to reform bureaucracy JAKARTA (JP): Ryaas Rasyid, who will be sworn in as the new minister for administrative reforms today, said his impending challenge is to complete the restructuring of the administration and reform of the bureaucracy.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Neutral doctors to check Soeharto prior to trial
Neutral doctors to check Soeharto prior to trial JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors in charge of the trial of Soeharto's alleged graft case have asked an independent team of doctors from state-owned Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) to verify the suspect's health.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
House expected to discuss freedom of information bill
House expected to discuss freedom of information bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is expected to begin deliberation on a proposal for a freedom of information act next month, the Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL), which prepared the draft, said on Thursday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Comedian Polo admits he is a drug user
Comedian Polo admits he is a drug user JAKARTA (JP): Comedian Barata Nugroho, alias Polo, confessed on Friday that he was carrying 0.5 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) when police arrested him a day earlier at a hotel on Jl. Matraman Raya in East Jakarta.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
11 alleged 'axe robbers' shot dead this year
11 alleged 'axe robbers' shot dead this year JAKARTA (JP): The police have shot dead since January this year 11 members of what are widely dubbed "red axe-wielding gangs", bands of robbers who often prey on lone motorists, particularly females, at traffic lights throughout the city, an officer said...
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Five policemen hurt in bomb blast
Five policemen hurt in bomb blast BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Five police bomb squad (Gegana) personnel in West Aceh were wounded when a bomb they were defusing exploded, police said on Friday.The incident took place at 10:45 a.m.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
U.S. Islamic group snubs Malaysian PM
U.S. Islamic group snubs Malaysian PM KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, calling himself "thick-skinned", has hit back at a U.S.- based Islamic group in the latest international sparring over jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Eight people surrender
Eight people surrender BANYUMAS, Central Java: Eight people, claiming to have burned alive an alleged thief in Cilacap, have surrendered to the Cilacap Police.The eight confessed to helping a crowd burn alive Sumardi, 50, who was accused of burglarizing a resident's house last week.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Magic cannon 'blasts away' infertility
Magic cannon 'blasts away' infertilityBy Ida Indawati Khouw This 53rd article on old and protected buildings in Jakarta is about a "magic" cannon called Si Jagur. The weapon's magical power, according to believers, can make women fertile and have the children of their dreams.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Saro shoots his second victory
Saro shoots his second victory JAKARTA (JP): Saro Zawato Z. from the Kartika club won the men's air pistol final on Friday on the second day of the 22th Anniversary Cup open shooting tournament in Senayan shooting range.Zawato, who finished top in the free pistol division on Thursday, shot 662.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Swearing out corruption
Swearing out corruptionFrom Pikiran RakyatIn view of the fact that a lot of our government officials have been involved in corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), I am of the opinion that one of the reasons for their involvement is their weakness of faith.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Indonesia seeking way out of debt spiral
Indonesia seeking way out of debt spiral HONG KONG (Dow Jones): While Indonesia's debt has reached unsustainable levels, the government's immediate options to restructure its debt remain limited, analysts say.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Festival promotes cultural tour of silver town
Festival promotes cultural tour of silver town YOGYAKARTA (JP): As a town of about 400 years of age, Kotagede is blessed with numerous attractions. In addition to the many archaeological remains of the first Islamic kingdom of Mataram, the residents' lives are also fascinating.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Madina Charter
Madina Charter Certain Islamic parties in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have proposed to readopt the Jakarta Charter in Article 29 of our Constitution. And also the Mujahidin statement in Yogyakarta said it was the only way out to solve a "multidimensional crisis".
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Mythology colors Yogya's history
Mythology colors Yogya's historyBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): What is the connection between Yogyakarta and the dragon? According to local legend, the city was built 253 years ago on a site following advise from a big dragon called Kyai Jaga.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Prijadi who?
Prijadi who? Some may argue that it is prejudiced and entirely unfair to give the thumbs-down to President Abdurrahman Wahid's new Cabinet before the ministers have even been installed, let alone started working.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Benteng Museum marks RI fight for independence
Benteng Museum marks RI fight for independenceBy Bambang M. YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is difficult to miss the big white building with Dutch architecture standing on the southern end of Yogyakarta's main street of Jl. Ahmad Yani.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
President inaugurates $26m fertilizer plant
President inaugurates $26m fertilizer plant SURABAYA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid formally inaugurated on Friday a new US$26-million factory owned by state fertilizer company PT Petrokimia Gresik.The factory, which has the capacity to produce 300,000 tons of nitrogen potassium fertilizer, or...
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Police arrest 5 suspected underwater cable thieves
Police arrest 5 suspected underwater cable thieves JAKARTA (JP): Water police have arrested five suspects for stealing some 3,000-meter-long sea cables, about 1.5 tons in weight, from an offshore oil platform located near Pabelokan Island, some 40 miles north of Jakarta, an officer said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Komatsu gets ISO 14001
Komatsu gets ISO 14001 JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed heavy-equipment manufacturer Komatsu Indonesia obtained on Friday an ISO 14001 certificate for its success in implementing environmentally friendly management standards.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Asian monies mixed late, market mulls rupiah's developments
Asian monies mixed late, market mulls rupiah's developments SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Friday, with the Indonesian rupiah holding steady as market players digested the latest political developments in Jakarta.The stabilizing rupiah helped the Thai baht gain ground.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Administration drafts rules for free ID card renewal
Administration drafts rules for free ID card renewal JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is drafting regulations to provide free identity card renewals to residents, an official said on Friday."We are still designing the mechanisms and sanctions," the deputy governor for administration affairs,...
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions * Painting exhibition by Karin Bos, Cemeti Art House, Jl D.I. Panjaitan 41 (phone: 0274-371015), through Aug. 30, 2000. * Installation exhibition by Tomon HW, CCF French Cultural Center's Gallery, Jl Sagan 3 (phone: 0274-566520), through Aug. 31.
Sat, 26 Aug 2000
Decree on task-sharing with VP unveiled
Decree on task-sharing with VP unveiled JAKARTA (JP): The much anticipated decree assigning the daily running of government to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri was made public on Friday, but fell short of her supporters' expectations as it effectively left full authority in every field very...