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Wed, 09 Aug 2000
KPC renews force majeure status as strike continues
KPC renews force majeure status as strike continues JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal said on Tuesday it had renewed its force majeure status with its customers as striking workers had made it impossible to continue coal shipments from its mine in the Sanggata regency, East...
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 8, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,060.00 9,060.00 8,571.00 8,603.00Australian dollar 1 4,732.83 5,324.56 5,001.18 5,055.98Austrian schilling 1 531.85 598.17 562.01 568.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
KL delegation to E. Timor
KL delegation to E. Timor KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said Tuesday he would lead a delegation to East Timor to seek investment opportunities and help the violence-torn territory to develop.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Indonesia supports declaration of Palestinian state
Indonesia supports declaration of Palestinian state JAKARTA (JP): Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab said on Tuesday that Jakarta would support the Palestinian leadership in its plan to unilaterally declare independence next month, but stressed that peace talks with Israel must continue.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Investigation into loan abuse to be accelerated
Investigation into loan abuse to be accelerated JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman vowed on Tuesday to accelerate the investigation of some 48 commercial banks for the alleged misuse of government liquidity supports equivalent to billions of U.S. dollars.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
L&M expects boost from RI
L&M expects boost from RI SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): L&M Group Investments Ltd. expects the acquisition of Van Der Horst Ltd.'s assets in Indonesia to boost its revenue by S$10 million for the current financial year, Marcel Tjia, executive director of L&M said Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Gus Dur under fire at MPR
Gus Dur under fire at MPR JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid came under fire on Tuesday from virtually every faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for what they judged to be a lackluster first 10 months in office.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Welcoming new column
Welcoming new column I noted with interest the new weekly column "Opening up" which kicked off with an interview of Zannuba "Yenny" Arifah Chafsoh Rahman (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 6, 2000).Judging by questions put to Ms.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Zarkasih quits post at Taekwondo body
Zarkasih quits post at Taekwondo body JAKARTA (JP): Ahmad Zarkasih Hamid has resigned from his post of secretary-general of the Indonesian Taekwondo Association (TI) as of Aug. 1, saying he wanted to focus on his business.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Wal-Mart eyes Asia expansion
Wal-Mart eyes Asia expansion MANILA (AFX-ASIA): Wal-Mart Stores Inc is seeking to establish a retail firm in the Philippines and possibly make the country its depot for expansion in Asia, Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II said.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
IBRA oversight body to review MSAA agreement
IBRA oversight body to review MSAA agreement JAKARTA (JP): The newly-formed oversight committee for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday it would review the controversial Master of Settlement and Acquisition Agreement (MSAA) signed last year by IBRA and former bank owners.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
Supeni seeks fair decision in weightlifting evaluation
Supeni seeks fair decision in weightlifting evaluation JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian weightlifter Supeni expects a fair judgment in the final evaluation of Olympic Games qualifiers on Aug. 9 in Pringsewu, Lampung, and Aug. 14 at the Ragunan sports school in South Jakarta.
Wed, 09 Aug 2000
IBF questions PBSI over 'match fixing'
IBF questions PBSI over 'match fixing' JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) has questioned the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) over alleged match fixing in the women's doubles between Indonesian players at the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Lawyers proclaim Djoko's innocence
Lawyers proclaim Djoko's innocence JAKARTA (JP): Defense attorneys of Djoko S. Tjandra, the main defendant in the high-profile Bank Bali scandal, insisted on Monday that their client had not caused any loss to the state as the Rp 546 billion (US$61.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
'Rodad': Wonosobo's religious art show
'Rodad': Wonosobo's religious art showBy Bambang M WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): The cool town located at the foot of Sumbing and Sindoro mountains has charmed millions of people with its breathtaking scenery.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Asian Airlines seek common voice to meet new challenges
Asian Airlines seek common voice to meet new challenges KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Regional aviation leaders declared Monday that while many airlines have soared out of Asia's financial crisis, closer solidarity was now needed to weather new hurdles which challenge the industry.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Cutline
CutlineWWF & BTNUK The carcass of a Javan rhinoceros, one of the world's most endangered mammals, lies decomposing in the Ujung Kulon National Park. The rhino's remains were found by a rhino population monitoring team on Aug. 1.The 2.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Government blasted over Internet restriction
Government blasted over Internet restriction JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors and local Internet companies blasted the government on Monday over its controversial policy to ban foreign investors from entering the country's Internet- related businesses, calling it unrealistic.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Malaysia palm oil closes higher on duty-free news
Malaysia palm oil closes higher on duty-free news KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Monday, boosted by news that Malaysia may allow local companies to export crude palm oil (CPO) duty-free this year, traders said.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Pertamina to sign gas contract with Singapore Power
Pertamina to sign gas contract with Singapore Power JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Monday it expected to sign a deal in November with Singapore Power for a 20-year supply of natural gas from Central and South Sumatra to Singapore.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
On 'jilbab'
On 'jilbab'From Pikiran RakyatCommenting on the so-called jilbab lontong (Mr. Asep Ridwan used this term in a recent letter to the editors in Pikiran Rakyat), this is some kind of explanation about the correct jilbab (female headwear that exposes the face but not the ears, neck or hair), meaning...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:30 Dialog 10:00 Music 10:30 Documentary 11:30 Dialog 12:00 p.m. Interval 2:30 Children's Performance 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Sports 6:30 Music...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Megawati 'refuses' to read progress report
Megawati 'refuses' to read progress report JAKARTA (JP): While relations between President and Vice President are said to be congenial, aides close to Megawati Soekarnoputri said the fact that she did not read Monday's key presidential report was evidence of her dissatisfaction with it.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Film* French Film at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone 4212417), 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m.: Le bonheur est dans le pre, August 8. E.T. I'Extraterrestre, August 11. Indiana Jones et le Temple Maudit, August 15. Jurassic Park, August 18.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 7, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,185.00 9,185.00 8,642.00 8,728.00Australian dollar 1 4,800.50 5,396.19 5,068.53 5,127.70Austrian schilling 1 540.34 606.56 570.51 576.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Country's illness not cured yet
Country's illness not cured yet Unfortunately President Abdurrahman Wahid has, up to now, not brought any good fortune to the nation and country even though he possesses a strong legitimacy to rule this country.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Why Indonesia should legally protect its environment better
Why Indonesia should legally protect its environment betterBy Sarah Waddell JAKARTA (JP): Virtually every national constitution revised or adopted since 1970 has addressed environmental concerns. An important question in view of the constitutional amendments that will be considered by the...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
GAM commander emerges from hiding, calls for end to unrest
GAM commander emerges from hiding, calls for end to unrest BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The armed wing commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Tengku Abdullah Syafiie, made his first public appearance on Sunday after months of hiding, calling for his followers to "support Aceh independence through a...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
BPK reviews work over past 10 months
BPK reviews work over past 10 months JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Monday that during the 10 months President Abdurrahman Wahid has been in office it completed four audits of state financial transactions worth Rp 901.88 trillion (US$101 billion).
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Prosecutors in Soeharto trial to be protected
Prosecutors in Soeharto trial to be protected JAKARTA (JP): With the South Jakarta District Court yet to decide on a venue for the trial of former president Soeharto, the Attorney General's Office took significant measures on Monday for the safety of prosecutors in the alleged corruption case.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
More NU-affiliated civilian militiamen head to Jakarta
More NU-affiliated civilian militiamen head to Jakarta SURABAYA (JP): At least 2,000 Banser civilian militiamen are leaving for Jakarta from Surabaya over the next two days, despite pleas by police for them to stay at home.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Five injured in Suratin semifinals
Five injured in Suratin semifinals BOGOR (JP): At least five people were seriously injured during a clash between supporters of Semen Padang and Persijatim (East Jakarta Persija) during the Suratin Cup soccer semifinals at Pajajaran Stadium here on Monday.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Mobs loot 8,000 hectare forest
Mobs loot 8,000 hectare forest SEMARANG: About 8,000 hectares of teakwood forest in Blora regency of Central Java have been looted by local residents so far this year, an official said Monday."The groups usually brandish weapons during their operation and they do not hesitate to resist arrest if...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Tax not for the people
Tax not for the peopleFrom Jurnal IndonesiaThe lower-class people are always being pushed aside. In this ruining of the country they always become the victims, while as citizens they have performed their duties well.I can give an example.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Legislators dissatisfied with President's progress report
Legislators dissatisfied with President's progress report JAKARTA (JP): Many legislators said they were less than satisfied with the President's progress report on Monday, saying it was being too general and lacked depth and factual data.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
PABBSI makes one-sided decision to expel Supeni
PABBSI makes one-sided decision to expel Supeni JAKARTA (JP): New officials of the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) one-sidedly expelled women's weightlifter Supeni from its Olympic Games training program on Monday just two days prior to its final...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Sabotage suspected in Pertamina refinery blast
Sabotage suspected in Pertamina refinery blast JAKARTA (JP): The Pertamina refinery in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan was damaged by an explosion on Monday morning, raising suspicions of a plot to disrupt the country's fuel supply system during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Government told not to worry about House's criticism
Government told not to worry about House's criticism JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives called on the administration not to be averse to criticism from the legislative body, saying such censure was a normal democratic process aimed at ensuring a system of checks and balances which was...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
ALRI helping build a just Indonesia
ALRI helping build a just IndonesiaBy Marcus Einfeld SYDNEY, Australia (JP): On July 25 this newspaper published an article by Bob Burton, editor of the Mining Monitor published in Australia by the Mineral Policy Institute under the heading "Small donation for big payoff?"The principal target of...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Cabinet reshuffle crucial to improving performance
Cabinet reshuffle crucial to improving performance JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid must reshuffle his discredited Cabinet to improve the performance of his administration, particularly on the economic front, economists said.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
S. Arabian found dead in hotel
S. Arabian found dead in hotel JAKARTA (JP): A 29-year-old man with a Saudi Arabian passport was found dead in a hotel room on Jl. Pramuka, Central Jakarta on Monday, a police officer said.The victim, identified as Shaker M.S.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Asian currencies weaken as rupiah recoups early losses
Asian currencies weaken as rupiah recoups early losses SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies weakened late Monday, as the Thai baht's steep decline overshadowed the market's relief that the meeting of Indonesia's top legislative body started smoothly, currency watchers said.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Open your trunk, please: Security
Open your trunk, please: Security JAKARTA (JP): There was tight security for anyone entering the People's Consultative Assembly compound during the opening day of the Annual Session on Monday.Everyone's identity was carefully checked and non-Assembly members required a special pass to get in.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Jakarta traffic
Jakarta trafficFrom Media IndonesiaConsidering the increasing number of traffic regulation violations, as well as traffic accidents in Jakarta, more serious and effective measures must be taken by the officials or agencies involved in curbing the current extremely disorganized traffic conditions in...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
What's wrong with the reform process?
What's wrong with the reform process? What should we expect from the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)? Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono shares his views. JAKARTA (JP): At the end of the Yogyakarta meeting on Aug.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 7, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 655 -25 25,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 -5 20,000 Alakasa Industrindo 900 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 895 0...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Dharma Jaya proposes a meat center
Dharma Jaya proposes a meat center JAKARTA (JP): In response to growing public concern over the selling of wild boar meat as cheap beef, city-owned slaughterhouse firm PD Dharma Jaya proposed the establishment of a pork center to control the quality and distribution of meat, an official said on...
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Gus Dur pledges to work harder
Gus Dur pledges to work harder JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid apologized to the nation on Monday for the shortcomings of his first 10 months in office and pledged to work harder to lift the country out of its current predicament.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
Bali has new Denpasar Bishop
Bali has new Denpasar Bishop DENPASAR, Bali: Mgr. Benyamin Y. Bria Pr was consecrated as the new bishop of Denpasar in a modest ceremony here on Sunday.Benyamin filled the vacant position left by the late Mgr. Vitalis Djebarus SVD, who passed away on Sept. 22, 1998.
Tue, 08 Aug 2000
President confirms plan to reshuffle his Cabinet
President confirms plan to reshuffle his Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid gave his strongest signal yet on Monday that he plans to take a backseat role after he reshuffles his Cabinet in the not too distant future.