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Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Local company wins tender to import 75,000 tons of rice
Local company wins tender to import 75,000 tons of rice JAKARTA (JP): Local firm PT Aramanjaya Perkasanusa has won the tender to import a total of 75,000 tons of rice for September- October deliveries, the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) announced on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Asian currencies recover from lows but still end weaker
Asian currencies recover from lows but still end weaker HONG KONG (Dow Jones): After a shaky start to the session, Asian currencies managed to recover slightly from new long-term lows to finish local trading Wednesday only moderately lower against the U.S. dollar.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Ericsson predicts improved sales
Ericsson predicts improved sales JAKARTA (JP): The local subsidiary of Swedish telecommunications group PT Ericsson Indonesia projects its cellular phone sales this year will exceed last year's 100,000 units, an executive of the company said.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 12, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 0 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 25 47,000 Alumindo Light...
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Indonesia's shuttlers make semis except for two doubles pairs
Indonesia's shuttlers make semis except for two doubles pairsBy Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): A men's doubles team and a mixed doubles pair were the only Indonesian losers in the quarterfinals of the badminton competition at the Southeast Asian Games here on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Febi, Romana crash out in quarters
Febi, Romana crash out in quartersBy Primastuti Handayani BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia's bid to win tennis singles crowns at the 20th Southeast Asian Games suffered a major blow when Febi Widhiyanto and Romana Tedjakusuma were beaten in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Bylaw lauded to preserve capital's historic sites
Bylaw lauded to preserve capital's historic sites JAKARTA (JP): The city council endorsed on Thursday a bylaw for the preservation of historic buildings and their surrounding area in the capital.During a plenary session, councilors demanded rebuilding the house on Jl.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
JSX regulates stock splits and rights share issues
JSX regulates stock splits and rights share issues JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) issued on Thursday a ruling regulating publicly listed companies' activities related to stock splits and the issuance of rights shares.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Ethnic Chinese out to forge new ties
Ethnic Chinese out to forge new ties JAKARTA (JP): Prominent Chinese-Indonesians reasserted on Thursday their intention to become a true part of the Indonesian community, vowing to overcome the history of violence which has swirled around their community.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Government sets haj pilgrimage cost at Rp 17.76m
Government sets haj pilgrimage cost at Rp 17.76m JAKARTA (JP): In response to the strengthening of the rupiah to the U.S. dollar in recent months, the government will slash the cost of the haj pilgrimage to Mecca next year to Rp 17.76 million.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Is a Rp 550 billion fee normal?
Is a Rp 550 billion fee normal? Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) chairman A.A. Baramuli's statement in Bisnis Indonesia of Aug. 9 saying that a Rp 550 billion fee is normal is highly arbitrary, thereby treading on the people's sense of justice.
Fri, 13 Aug 1999
Fraud guaranteed
Fraud guaranteed The alleged plundering of almost US$80 million from Bank Bali revealed two major flaws which, if not removed, may abort the budding recovery of Indonesia's economy.First of all, the government blanket guarantee of bank deposits and claims, though succeeding in preventing the whole...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Aug. 11, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,540.00 7,700.00 7,540.00 7,730.00Australian dollar 1 4,905.25 5,048.95 4,880.00 5,071.00Austrian schilling 1 583.93 601.10 - -Belgian franc 1 199.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Food festival at Gran Mahakam
Food festival at Gran Mahakam JAKARTA (JP): Hotel Gran Mahakam in South Jakarta will launch an Indonesian food festival, fashion show and painting exhibition to commemorate Indonesia's Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
DPR members to be installed on Oct. 1
DPR members to be installed on Oct. 1 JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie and the leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Wednesday that new members of the House and Indonesia's highest law-making body the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) would be installed on Oct.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
IKAPI to hold expo, essay competition
IKAPI to hold expo, essay competition JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) will highlight its Sept. 11 to Sept. 19 book exhibitiom with an essay competition for young people with the theme "Cultural Diversity in Indonesia".
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Darwin improves customs service
Darwin improves customs service JAKARTA (JP): A preclearance facility for air and sea exports from Darwin, Australia, to eastern Indonesian was launched on Wednesday at the Frances Day shipyard in Darwin.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Richard good as gold in 50m freestyle
Richard good as gold in 50m freestyleBy Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Veteran Richard Sam Bera remained Indonesia's hero in the pool on Wednesday by winning the 50 meters freestyle at Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Politicians face statesmanship litmus test
Politicians face statesmanship litmus test With the elections behind us, the jockeying for the presidential election is on. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono looks at the issue. JAKARTA (JP): President B.J.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * 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.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Dollar falls against euro, up against Asian monies
Dollar falls against euro, up against Asian monies SINGAPORE (AFP): The US dollar was lower against the euro and higher against the yen and Asian currencies here on Wednesday, soaring against the Indonesian rupiah in particular, dealers said.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
IKIP Ujungpandang now university
IKIP Ujungpandang now university UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Teachers Training College of Ujungpandang has been upgraded into a state university and is now called Makassar University, an official said on Monday.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Ericsson opens new outlet
Ericsson opens new outlet JAKARTA (JP): Ericsson Indonesia opened on Wednesday a Ericsson Authorized Sales and Service Center at the electronic and handset trade center at ITC Roxy Mas.Ericsson Indonesia director Susanto Sosilo said the opening of the outlet was expected to encourage customers to...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Rupiah falls over 5% in panic selling
Rupiah falls over 5% in panic selling JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah plunged over 5 percent to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as panic selling sent the Indonesian currency to a two-month low.Foreign currency dealers said the rupiah closed at its two- month low of Rp 7,770 to the American greenback from the...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Our traditional arts
Our traditional arts Traditional arts face the challenge of globalization. That topic -- one of several discussed at a seminar organized to coincide with the seventh wayang festival in Jakarta -- is a subject worth pondering.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Children exposed to puppet show in Wayang Week
Children exposed to puppet show in Wayang WeekBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Still clad in their uniforms, a number of elementary school students attentively watched the stage as a puppeteer told an entertaining story about the adventures of Si Kancil (Deer Mouse).
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Three more people killed as Ambon violence continues
Three more people killed as Ambon violence continues JAKARTA (JP): At least three more people were killed and 10 injured as clashes between Muslims and Christians in the riot- torn Maluku capital of Ambon entered their third day on Wednesday, witnesses and a police spokesman said.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Qantas offers free tickets
Qantas offers free tickets JAKARTA (JP): Australian airline Qantas Airways is giving Indonesians a chance to win tickets from Jakarta to Sydney just by watching its award-winning television commercial, "I Still Call Australia Home", on RCTI and Indosiar private television stations.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Jazz artist George Benson to perform at Jakarta hotel
Jazz artist George Benson to perform at Jakarta hotel JAKARTA (JP): Jazz lovers craving a performance from a world- class artist can rejoice, for on Thursday evening they have the opportunity to see veteran jazz musician George Benson.That is if they have managed to secure tickets.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Telkom asked to heed new transmission ruling
Telkom asked to heed new transmission ruling JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said on Wednesday that PT Telkom no longer held the right to require cellular operators to use its transmission networks for domestic long distance (SLJJ) service.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Aussie govt opens scholarship scheme
Aussie govt opens scholarship scheme JAKARTA: The Minister of the Australian Embassy, Leslie Rowe, launched the Australian Government Scholarship program at a function at the Australian Ambassador's residence in Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Regulations on household help
Regulations on household help The media frequently reports on household help who have had saddening experiences in their employment both abroad and at home. Such experiences have included maltreatment, rape and murder by their employers, unpaid salaries, low wages, long working hours, no insurance,...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Measures mulled for after Aug. 30
Measures mulled for after Aug. 30 JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas met with visiting United Nations (UN) special envoy Jamsheed Marker on Wednesday to discuss the period after the direct ballot in East Timor, which UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan described as delicate.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Malaysia nears Thailand in quest for gold
Malaysia nears Thailand in quest for goldBy Primastuti Handayani and Ivy Susanti BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Thailand moved back on top of the medal tally with a seven-gold haul from its track and field team on the fourth day of competition at the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Tommy shifts blame to Goro executive
Tommy shifts blame to Goro executive JAKARTA (JP): Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, former president commissioner of wholesale company PT Goro Batara Sakti, claimed on Wednesday that he held no responsibility in the controversial land exchange deal between the firm and the State Logistics Agency...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Taufan unsure of future despite sport victories
Taufan unsure of future despite sport victories BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Vigor and confidence help Indonesian karateka Arif Taufan Syamsuddin excel in sports, but the bank clerk remains doubtful over his future when it comes to his job career.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
PLN renews calls on Paiton to lower power prices
PLN renews calls on Paiton to lower power prices JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN renewed calls on developers of the Paiton power plants in East Java on Wednesday to lower prices of their power supplies, accusing them of mark-up practices.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Vendors called up for civil defense task force
Vendors called up for civil defense task force JAKARTA (JP): Due to limited personnel, the Central Jakarta Mayoralty has recruited vendors from Tanah Abang market and neighborhood residents to help regulate traffic and keep peace and order in the business vicinity.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Cancer diagnoses increase in RI
Cancer diagnoses increase in RI KUTA, Bali: Poverty and an unawareness of the need for early detection are the two main obstacles to the government's campaign against cancer, an expert said recently at an international conference of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Muslim parties protest PPI over vote sharing
Muslim parties protest PPI over vote sharing JAKARTA (JP): The National Elections Committee (PPI) again postponed the allocation of seats from the June 7 poll due to a row over a vote-sharing deal involving eight Muslim-based parties.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Pole-vault champion Nunung aims to soar to new heights
Pole-vault champion Nunung aims to soar to new heights BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (JP): Indonesia's Nunung Jayadi may be the new record holder for the pole vault in the Southeast Asian Games, but he came up short of earning a place in the 2002 Asian Games.He will have to clear 5.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Bounce out of rubber exports
Bounce out of rubber exports JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Rubber Producers Association (Gapkindo) is predicting minor growth in exports this year to 1.65 million tons from to 1.64 million in 1998, Antara reported.Gapkindo chairman A.F.S.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Muslims want autonomy, Islamic law for Aceh
Muslims want autonomy, Islamic law for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Muslim activists held two separate rallies here on Wednesday demanding autonomy and Islamic law for Aceh, and the withdrawal of troops from the restive province.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: by Michel Semeniako (French), at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Aug. 31.Seminar * Works of French artist Michel Semeniako, at Petra Christian University, Jl.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Forex reserves up to US$16.21 billion
Forex reserves up to US$16.21 billion JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves increased slightly, by US$99.7 million to $16.21 billion, in the week ending on Aug. 6, from $16.11 billion the previous week.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Bank Bali's rating affirmed
Bank Bali's rating affirmed JAKARTA (JP): Rating agency Standard & Poor's affirmed on Wednesday the CCC public information rating on Bank Bali following the announcement by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) that the bank would be recapitalized in the last quarter of the year.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Major Asian stock markets close sharply lower, Tokyo up
Major Asian stock markets close sharply lower, Tokyo up HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stock markets ended sharply lower Wednesday, although shares in Tokyo, the region's largest exchange, edged up slightly.Japan's benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained a scant 9.07 points, or 0.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 11, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 -25 2,500 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 -25 70,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Housewife says pot was for cooking
Housewife says pot was for cooking TANGERANG (JP): A housewife was arrested for growing 10 marijuana plants in four pots in her yard at Binong housing complex in Curug district here on Wednesday, police said.The well-tended plants, which were about 1.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999
Golkar likely to support Amien's alliance
Golkar likely to support Amien's alliance JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais reiterated on Wednesday his support of Abdurrahman Wahid as the presidential candidate of the alliance of Muslim-based parties, the so-called "axis force", which looked set to win the support of the ruling Golkar Party as well.