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Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Ketaping airport project 'to resume'
Ketaping airport project 'to resume' PADANG, West Sumatra: Governor Zainal Bakar expressed his optimism on Friday that the halted Ketaping International Airport project would resume despite the objection by the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW).
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Battling graft key to RI progress: U.S.
Battling graft key to RI progress: U.S. WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States has reaffirmed its position that rooting out graft is key to economic growth following Jakarta's move charging former Indonesian president Soeharto with corruption.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Rusdihardjo says bomb at Caday's home a C4 type
Rusdihardjo says bomb at Caday's home a C4 type JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo said his personnel had identified the bomb that exploded at the front gate of the Philippine ambassador's residence on Tuesday as a C4, a high velocity military plastic explosive.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Rioters to be shot on sight during MPR session: Police
Rioters to be shot on sight during MPR session: Police JAKARTA (JP): City police will take firm measures against any parties attempting to disrupt the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), including shooting on sight any rioters, the police chief insisted on Friday.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Sutiyoso orders action on illegal wild boar trading
Sutiyoso orders action on illegal wild boar trading JAKARTA (JP): Prompted by recent scares that wild boar meat is being passed off as cheap beef at several markets in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Friday to take stern and immediate action against the illegal practice.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
NU kicks 'Neraca' out of office in ownership row
NU kicks 'Neraca' out of office in ownership row JAKARTA (JP): The Neraca business daily will have to temporarily suspend publication until Tuesday after its office on Jl. Jambrut in Central Jakarta was emptied by local City Public Order officials over an ownership dispute with Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
UN demands tougher action on Timor militiamen
UN demands tougher action on Timor militiamen UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The United Nations Security Council has demanded tougher action by Indonesia to curb militias harassing UN staff in refugee camps in West Timor.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Gus Dur's support weaker after MPR meeting: Expert
Gus Dur's support weaker after MPR meeting: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Support for President Abdurrahman Wahid in the House of Representatives will be severely reduced -- to as little as 11 percent of its legislators -- after the meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next week, a noted...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
4 family members died in a fire
4 family members died in a fire JAKARTA (JP): A mother and her three daughters died when fire swept through their house on Friday in Permata Indah Park housing complex in Pejagalan subdistrict, North Jakarta, an officer said on Friday.North Jakarta Police detectives chief Asst. Supt.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Shortage of cash no excuse for murder: Judge
Shortage of cash no excuse for murder: Judge JAKARTA (JP): Defendants Tonggo Sinurat, alias Rinaldi, 31, and Sanggam Tambunan, 29, lowered their heads as the judge told them not to commit murder again."In another week or so, the prosecutor might demand 10 years, 15 years or more for the murder you...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
On the shortage of gas
On the shortage of gasFrom Suara KaryaThere are very seldom leaders who, when faced with problems, immediately take the necessary actions and look for a way out. In general, what they do mostly is look for reasons, justifications and finally a scapegoat. This is the reality in this country.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Pertamina must be held responsible
Pertamina must be held responsibleFrom Suara KaryaThe recent fuel shortage, particularly premium leaded gasoline, in several locales was only a test case to find out its impact. Media editorials have covered this matter, but nothing was mentioned about who was responsible for the shortage.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Anton, Ismu unchallenged in Indocement Cup tourney
Anton, Ismu unchallenged in Indocement Cup tourney JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Olympic Games qualifiers Anton Suseno and Ismu Harinto scored an easy 2-0 win over the duo of Richard Rumambi and Eddy Sugiarto in second-round action at the fourth Indocement Cup table tennis tournament on Friday.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
GKJ Festival expected to inspire Jakarta
GKJ Festival expected to inspire Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): After a long pause, the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) will again delight the local art circle with an international-scale art event on Aug. 19 through Sept. 9.
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Bonix incorporates optimism to fight opponent in ring
Bonix incorporates optimism to fight opponent in ringBy Bona Beding DENPASAR (JP): As the bell rang before the end of the third round to signify his victory, Indonesian bantamweight boxer Bonix Yusac Saweho jumped in jubilation and punched the air, while about 3,000 local spectators cheered.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Firmer rupiah drives Asian currencies high
Firmer rupiah drives Asian currencies high SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were firmer late on Thursday, basking in the Indonesian rupiah's ascent to a six-week high.Snapping out of its recent consolidation against the rupiah, the dollar skidded through one support level after another late...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Politics played key role in military reshuffle
Politics played key role in military reshuffle The need for military support by the government and internal rivalry led to the latest military reshuffle, says military analyst Kusnanto Anggoro of the Jakarta-based Centre of Strategic and International Studies.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Woman jailed for chocolate bar
Woman jailed for chocolate bar BANDUNG, West Java: A 30-year old woman has been forced to spend nearly a week in the Regol police precinct's cell for allegedly stealing three chocolate bars worth Rp 6,000 from a local supermarket.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
GM opens automotive plant in Thailand
GM opens automotive plant in Thailand RAYONG, Thailand (DPA): General Motors (Thailand) opened a US$650 million automotive assembly plant in southeast Thailand on Thursday and called it a linchpin to the world's largest automotive company's expansion into the Asia Pacific region.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Allied forms Batam unit
Allied forms Batam unit SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Allied Components International Ltd said it has formed a new unit, PT Allied Batam, in Batam, Indonesia.PT Allied Batam, which will have an authorized capital of US$290,000, is principally engaged in printed circuit board assembly.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Court sentences Zimbabwean to eight years for heroin
Court sentences Zimbabwean to eight years for heroin JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Thursday Zimbabwean national Mecksom Ramson, alias Baba, 37, to eight years in prison and fined him Rp 5 million (US$560) for selling heroin through a go-between in December last year.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Obsolete regulation
Obsolete regulation One of the few New Order regulations I considered reasonable at the time of its introduction in the late 1980s, when rich people used to fly to Singapore or other places just for shopping -- namely that residents had to pay an exit tax when departing this country -- is a...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
MPR's Annual Session to cost Rp 25.7 billion
MPR's Annual Session to cost Rp 25.7 billion JAKARTA (JP): The coming 10-day Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is expected to cost the state Rp 25.7 billion (US$2.8 million).More than half of the funds will be used for hotel accommodation for the 700 members of the Assembly.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Two Poso riot leaders arrested
Two Poso riot leaders arrested MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Two alleged leaders of the Poso riots, Dominggus Soares and Marimus, were arrested in a special military operation on Monday, officials said on Thursday.Chief of Peace Task Force on Poso riots Col. M.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
PT Pos maintains monopoly over postal services
PT Pos maintains monopoly over postal services JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain the exclusive rights awarded to state-owned PT Pos Indonesia in providing postal services in the country.Director General of Post and Telecommunications Sasmito Dirdjo said here on Wednesday the state-owned...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Abdurrahman turns 60 today
Abdurrahman turns 60 today JAKARTA (JP): A simple gathering of family and friends will be held at Cipanas Presidential Palace, West Java, to commemorate President Abdurrahman Wahid's 60th birthday on Friday morning.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
An act of terror
An act of terror The perpetrators of Tuesday's bomb attack on the Philippine ambassador's residence have shown a certain finesse in the timing of their act and target of their attack. However, whoever they are and whatever their motive, any acts of terror must be condemned.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Agri unit buys RI company
Agri unit buys RI company SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Golden Agri-Resources Ltd said its unit PT Ivo Mas Tunggal has acquired PT Agropalma Sejahtera, which owns palm plantations in West Kalimantan, for a cash consideration of Rp 1.3 billion.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Bomb scare rattles Japanese diplomat's home
Bomb scare rattles Japanese diplomat's home MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Bomb hoaxes in separate places, including the residence of the Japanese Consul General residence, alarmed the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Soeharto formally charged with corruption
Soeharto formally charged with corruption JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was formally charged with corruption on Thursday following an exhaustive eight months of investigation.The Attorney General's Office handed over the case, including its jurisdiction to put Soeharto under house arrest,...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Murdered reporter case reopened
Murdered reporter case reopened YOGYAKARTA: Local police on Thursday started the process of requestioning 20 witnesses in the 1996 murder of local Bernas daily reporter Fuad Mohammad Syafruddin alias Udin.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Spatial planning needs proactive steps
Spatial planning needs proactive steps JAKARTA (JP): A central government official has urged the Jakarta administration and council to take proactive steps in ensuring suited implementation of city spatial planning ahead of regional autonomy.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
S&P affirms double-C rating on Paiton
S&P affirms double-C rating on Paiton JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Standard & Poor's Corp. on Thursday affirmed its double-C rating on Paiton Energy Funding B.V.'s US$180 million senior secured bonds which are guaranteed by PT Paiton Energy Co.The outlook remains negative, the ratings agency said.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
KL to step up war against piracy
KL to step up war against piracy KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Marine police have vowed to increase patrols along the Malacca Strait to snuff out bandit attacks in the busy sea channel, Malaysia's national news agency reported.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Indonesian TV cable industry gets much-awaited boost
Indonesian TV cable industry gets much-awaited boostBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): At this lethargic time when every economic actor is playing a wait-and-see game, Indonesia's cable industry got a much-awaited boost.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Exclusive right on geothermal resources lifted
Exclusive right on geothermal resources lifted JAKARTA (JP): The government has lifted the decade-long monopoly by state oil and gas company Pertamina on the country's geothermal resources and transferred the management of the resources to the regions.Under Presidential Decree No.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Government bans export of urea fertilizer
Government bans export of urea fertilizer JAKARTA (JP): The government has banned the export of urea to prevent a shortage of the fertilizer at home, especially with the start of the planting season in October.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Evacuation of villages begins following unrest
Evacuation of villages begins following unrest AMBON, Maluku (JP): Police and military personnel started to evacuate about 2,000 residents on Thursday from ravaged Waai village and the Salahutu hill area in Central Maluku regency following savage attacks earlier this week.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Astaga secures US$1.5m from new investor
Astaga secures US$1.5m from new investor JAKARTA (JP): The Astaga Group, parent company of news portal Astaga!com and Internet firm Indonesia Online, announced on Thursday it had obtained new funding worth US$1.5 million from its new investor Hong Kong-based financial firm Capital Z Asia.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Maj. Gen. Slamet installed as new city military commander
Maj. Gen. Slamet installed as new city military commander JAKARTA (JP): The capital received a new military commander on Wednesday when Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu handed the post to his successor, Maj. Gen. Slamet Kirbiantoro.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Carrefour apologizes
Carrefour apologizes I refer to Angelina Putri's letter Taking note of prices at Carrefour published in The Jakarta Post on July 21, 2000. I would like to extend our sincerest apologies to you on behalf of all the management and staff of Carrefour for the unpleasant experience which happened to you...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 3, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 670 15 166,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 310 -5 246,000 Alakasa Industrindo 900 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 895...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
AsiaOne, Asian Bourses tie up
AsiaOne, Asian Bourses tie up SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): SPH AsiaOne Ltd. said on Thursday it has established a strategic partnership with Asian Bourses Corp. Pte. Ltd. to develop a comprehensive investment and financial Internet portal.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Aug. 3, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,315.00 9,315.00 8,771.00 8,859.00Australian dollar 1 4,864.28 5,458.59 5,131.04 5,191.37Austrian schilling 1 553.09 620.29 583.42 589.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Rp 1.86b lawsuit against former boss
Rp 1.86b lawsuit against former boss JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen reporters filed a Rp 1.86 billion (US$209,700) lawsuit with the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday against chief editor Robinson Pangaribuan of Moneter Indonesia business daily for firing them without severance pay and without...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
JSX delays plans for delisting measure
JSX delays plans for delisting measure JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) said on Thursday it had delayed until Sept. 12 plans to delist four companies.The four companies are PT Super Mitory Utama, PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera, PT Daya Guna Samudra and PT Bintuni Minaraya.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Get outside help
Get outside help The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is not the first organization to appeal to the government to seek outside help in ending the bloody sectarian conflict in Maluku. Given its strong reputation in mediation efforts as well as its neutrality in the conflict,...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Militiamen banned from entering MPR complex
Militiamen banned from entering MPR complex JAKARTA (JP): City police do not have the right to prevent Banser civilian militiamen from entering the city, however, they will take stern action if one illegally approaches the legislative complex during the Annual Session, a police officer said on...
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Ministers to discuss free trade
Ministers to discuss free trade BANGKOK (AP): Economic ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will meet in Thailand during Oct. 2-7 to discuss issues including the group's plans for a free trade area, the state Thai News Agency reported on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Wang retains lead by one shot at Olympic Golf meet
Wang retains lead by one shot at Olympic Golf meet JAKARTA (JP): Wang Ter Chiang of Chinese Taipei remained top of the scoreboard on Thursday after carding a two-under-par 70 for a seven-under 209 after three rounds of play at the Olympic Golf Championships at Rancamaya Golf and Country Club in...