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Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Arts event at Fatahillah square
Arts event at Fatahillah square JAKARTA (JP): Communities of Betawi, Arabs, Indians and Chinese in the capital are expected to show cultural performances and traditional food during a four-day event at the Taman Fatahillah square of the Jakarta Historical Museum in downtown Kota beginning on Sunday...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Walhi to decide on MPR seat next week
Walhi to decide on MPR seat next week JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) is yet to decide whether or not to accept a seat in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) as one of the interest group representatives, who will play an important role in the coming presidential...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Seat allocation protested
Seat allocation protested BOGOR (JP): Three groups held a protest on Wednesday during the Bogor Council's inauguration ceremony, accusing some new members of manipulating the number of legislative seats.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
CMNP and Cibinong trading halted
CMNP and Cibinong trading halted JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) suspended on Friday trading on shares of PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) and PT Semen Cibinong.The trading on Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada was suspended until the company disclosed the status of its US$70...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Sutiyoso rejects councilors' request
Sutiyoso rejects councilors' request JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Friday a request for severance payments proposed by 75 outgoing councilors to cover personal debts at city-owned Bank DKI.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
China won't devalue yuan
China won't devalue yuan BEIJING (Dow Jones): Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday that China's leaders were "adamant" about not devaluing the Chinese currency, and that they agreed with him about the need for more scrutiny and checks in Asia's new financial system.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Pasar Baru set to become new tourist spot
Pasar Baru set to become new tourist spot JAKARTA (JP): The Pasar Baru shopping complex, one of the city's oldest markets, is currently being revitalized to become the city's premier shopping location designed especially for tourists.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Akbar claims firm support in Golkar
Akbar claims firm support in Golkar JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung brushed aside reported attempts by detractors to unseat him saying he still had solid support from at least 19 of 27 provincial chapters.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
BI launches new fund transfer operation
BI launches new fund transfer operation JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) officially launched on Friday an electronic clearing and settlement facility in a bid to speed up interbank transactions.The central bank's deputy governor, Aulia Pohan, said that with the BI-Line facility, all transfers of...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
China, Korea miss Indonesia Open
China, Korea miss Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): China and South Korea will definitely skip the Sanyo Indonesia Open badminton championships in Denpasar, Bali, next month after both countries failed to register their athletes before the deadline on Aug. 16.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Attorney General to probe Hokiarto's role in Goro case
Attorney General to probe Hokiarto's role in Goro case JAKARTA (JP): A former Bank Bukopin director of commercial affairs, Noval Hasan, will be questioned on Monday at the Attorney General's Office in connection with the alleged role of businessman Hokiarto in the Goro land exchange scam.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Another suspicious policy
Another suspicious policy Up until late last week, the authorities appeared to be closed-minded to demands of the restive people of Aceh that the high-handed Crack Riot Troops (PPRM) be withdrawn from their province.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
U.S. congressmen warn Indonesia on poor East Timor security
U.S. congressmen warn Indonesia on poor East Timor security JAKARTA (JP): A failure by the Indonesian government to maintain security in East Timor prior to and during the Aug. 30 direct ballot could damage its ties with the United States, U.S. congressmen said on Friday.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Batavia madrigal choir does its best
Batavia madrigal choir does its bestBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): Time was when in this country the choir singing scene was largely dominated by church choirs; groups, that is, who would get top marks for their enthusiasm in praising the Almighty, but when it comes to the esthetics of music...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Approaches to Aceh
Approaches to Aceh After many circles have noisily questioned the presence of the Crack Mass Riot Troops (PPRM), there is now a new idea to settle the issue of Aceh. As with the strong suggestions that the security apparatus should be withdrawn, many people have now voiced structural and cultural...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Metro marks Independence Day
Metro marks Independence Day JAKARTA (JP): Metro department store will commemorate the country's 54th Independence Day at Plaza Senayan in Central Jakarta with traditional dance, fashion shows and a concert.The event, scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Indonesia pursues bid to host 2006 Asian Games
Indonesia pursues bid to host 2006 Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The country is refusing to drop its proposal to host the 2006 Asian Games despite pressure from neighboring Malaysia, which is also bidding for the event.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
High school student killed by bus
High school student killed by bus JAKARTA (JP): A high school student on his way to school was run over early Friday morning by a speeding minibus on Jl. Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.Ponco Winoto, 17, was rushed to the nearby Haj Hospital, but died upon arrival.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Jakarta Fair '99 not only for business
Jakarta Fair '99 not only for business JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Fair 1999 has opened an opportunity not only to promote business but also to increase public awareness on various social issues.A large number of visitors was always the reason traders and industrialists participated in the annual event.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Bambang, Glenn urged to resign
Bambang, Glenn urged to resign JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar Party urged on Friday that President B.J. Habibie dismiss Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto and chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Glenn S. Yusuf over the high-profile Bank Bali scandal.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Old City Hall was witness to history
Old City Hall was witness to historyBy Ida Indawati Khouw Old Batavia is no less attractive than metropolitan Jakarta. However, many of the area's finest buildings have been demolished, neglected, poorly refurbished or are poorly managed.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 9:30 TV Series: The Saint 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Cultural Program 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 6:30 News (in...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
More victims reported in Ambon violence
More victims reported in Ambon violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): One man died and two were rushed to Haulusi General Hospital in Ambon on Friday after being shot, a hospital staff member said.The employee told The Jakarta Post that Kalfin Rahangkelan, 38, died of a gunshot wound to the head while Rikard...
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Anwar says he is not a traitor
Anwar says he is not a traitor KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's ousted deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said he was not a traitor for threatening to expose secrets documents allegedly showing government corruption.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Philippines lodges protest with KL
Philippines lodges protest with KL MANILA (AFP): The Philippines lodged a protest with Kuala Lumpur on Friday over the construction of Malaysian structures on a South China Sea reef claimed by both countries, officials said.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 20, 1999:
Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 20, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,280.00 7,400.00 7,280.00 7,430.00Australian dollar 1 4,625.60 4,739.60 4,600.00 4,764.00Austrian schilling 1 559.94 573.95 - -Belgian franc 1 191.00 195.
Sat, 21 Aug 1999
Teaching must not thwart learning
Teaching must not thwart learning This is in reference to Prof. Bambang Sutjiatmo's comment at the recent commencement of Open University in Bandung. He said that a good teacher should be able to create a learning atmosphere to make his students active and creative without fear of making errors or...
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Mahathir continues efforts for AMF
Mahathir continues efforts for AMF BEIJING (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Thursday continued calls for greater financial and security cooperation among Asian countries and urged China to join Malaysian efforts to build a stronger "regional grouping" of East Asian countries.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Kyocera talks with Bakrie
Kyocera talks with Bakrie SYDNEY (Dow Jones): DDI Corp. and Kyocera Corp. of Japan plan to boost their investment in Australia-based Iridium South Pacific Pty., a provider of satellite telecommunications services, according to company executives.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Marselli Sumarno a storyteller by trade
Marselli Sumarno a storyteller by tradeBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): As Marselli Sumarno faced the reporters and film critics from various local media, he said: "I've been in your place before, but I am a creator now.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Mother charges son with TV theft
Mother charges son with TV theft JAKARTA (JP): A 27-year-old man accused of stealing his widowed mother's television set was freed from all charges after the housewife decided to drop the case during the first hearing at West Jakarta District Court on Wednesday.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Local airlines hit by fuel hike: INACA
Local airlines hit by fuel hike: INACA JAKARTA (JP): The recent move of state oil and gas company Pertamina to raise the price of aviation fuel will further damage the country's ailing airline industry, according to the Indonesian Association of National Air Carriers (INACA).
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Women and politics
Women and politicsFrom KompasPros and cons about the country's leadership being in the hands of a woman, in this case regarding the leadership of Megawati Soekarnoputri, have been gaining momentum. To be a leader is, indeed, a difficult job, particularly leading a nation when it is deep in...
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Asabri scandal involves generals, businessman
Asabri scandal involves generals, businessman JAKARTA (JP): National Police detectives are investigating an alleged Rp 410 billion (US$55.4 million) insurance fraud at the military and police insurer which suspectedly involved three generals and a businessman, an officer said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Supreme Court prepares bill on contempt of court
Supreme Court prepares bill on contempt of court JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court is preparing a contempt of court bill which would protect judges from abusive actions and words in the courtroom."A team comprising senior officials of the Supreme Court has been preparing an academic text of the bill...
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Helmet thief caught red-handed
Helmet thief caught red-handed DENPASAR, Bali: A man was caught red-handed stealing a helmet from police in the eastern parking lot of Bali Police Headquarters on Wednesday.The suspect, identified as law student Nyoman Suropati, 27, claimed he was there to process some documents.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Five people queried over on-the-job death
Five people queried over on-the-job death TANGERANG (JP): Police have questioned at least five people after a 20-year-old textile worker was crushed to death when her hair became entangled in machinery.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
New approach must be adopted for healthier largest cities
New approach must be adopted for healthier largest cities JAKARTA (JP): Experts say a huge budget is not always necessary to overcome health problems in large cities. They say maximizing the potential of local resources could lead to healthier cities.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Punish Soeharto
Punish SoehartoFrom Rakyat MerdekaA discussion on how to resolve the matter of Soeharto, aired by private TV station SCTV some time ago, was rather utopian, especially when H. Probosutedjo ventured that the matter should be settled according to Islamic law.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
I'm just a normal person: Habibie
I'm just a normal person: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): Facing widespread speculation over his links with the Bank Bali scandal, that may severely damage his chance at the next presidency, President B.J. Habibie strove to project a message that he was just one of the people.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Woman gang-raped after Net date
Woman gang-raped after Net date KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A Malaysian teenager was gang-raped by five men after meeting one of them on the Internet and arranging a blind date, news reports said on Thursday.Police said the 15-year-old girl agreed to meet a 20-year-old man last Friday at an outdoor evening...
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Lost in a haze: Asian century goes up in smoke
Lost in a haze: Asian century goes up in smokeBy Christopher Lingle HONG KONG (JP): The debate over the relevance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a force for regional cohesion continues.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Persija field to be developed
Persija field to be developed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has invited investors to develop the poorly managed Jakarta Soccer Club's (Persija) field in Menteng, Central Jakarta, into a better stadium with an underground business center.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Quite revolution in Southeast Asia
Quite revolution in Southeast Asia The following is based on an address presented by Deputy Foreign Minister of Thailand Sukhumbhand Paribatra at the seminar on "The 1999 Indonesian Elections: Lessons Learnt and Challenges to Consolidate the Transition" organized by the International Institute for...
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Anwar judge bars defense plea
Anwar judge bars defense plea KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The judge in Anwar Ibrahim's sex trial on Thursday rejected a defense request to hold a police officer in contempt of court for alleged lying in his testimony against the former Malaysian finance minister.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Fresh violence erupts in Maluku's Piru
Fresh violence erupts in Maluku's Piru JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of houses were set on fire on Thursday in fresh clashes between Muslims and Christians in the West Seram town of Piru, some 70 kilometers north of the riot-torn Maluku capital of Ambon, Antara reported.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Pathetic state of the country
Pathetic state of the country A young cleaner working at the Palace and earning a meager Rp 82,500 per month, which is far below the official minimum wage, stole 11 pens from the President's office. He was quickly tried and sentenced to 10 months in jail.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Police arrest another Ramayana bombing suspect
Police arrest another Ramayana bombing suspect JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the January bombing of the Ramayana department store on Jl. Sabang in Central Jakarta, an officer said on Wednesday.
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
PNG wants ties with Jayapura
PNG wants ties with Jayapura JAKARTA (JP): The Port Moresby administration has proposed a sister-city arrangement with Jayapura, Irian Jaya, to promote trade and business ties.The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital, Philip Taku, said on Thursday he drafted a memorandum of understanding to...
Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Soeharto returns home after 6 days in hospital
Soeharto returns home after 6 days in hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto on Thursday returned home after six days of treatment at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta for intestinal bleeding.