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Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Fire guts vocational school
Fire guts vocational school JAKARTA (JP): A fire early on Thursday morning gutted part of SMK Tri Dharma vocational school in Kebon Pedes subdistrict, Tanah Sereal.Thursday daytime activities at the school, however, took place as usual.Night watchman Trisno said the fire started at around 4:45 a.m.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Polynesian ancestors may have migrated through RI: Research
Polynesian ancestors may have migrated through RI: ResearchBy Randolph E. Schmid WASHINGTON (AP): The native peoples of the scattered Polynesian islands in the vast eastern Pacific may have migrated there via Southeast Asia and Indonesia, a new study indicates.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Doyok nabbed with 'shabu-shabu'
Doyok nabbed with 'shabu-shabu' JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives arrested noted comedian Doyok Sudharmaji at his house in the plush Lippo Karawaci estate in Tangerang with the possession of 0.5 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) on Thursday afternoon.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Elites reveal cases for self-interest
Elites reveal cases for self-interest JAKARTA (JP): The recent disclosures of financial improprieties involving government officials were motivated by self-interest for the purpose of undermining political opponents rather than a search for justice, an executive of a non- governmental organization...
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
What lies behind mob violence
What lies behind mob violenceBy Solita Sarwono WASENAAR, The Netherlands (JP): In the late 1960s following the attempted coup in Indonesia, nobody wanted to be accused of being a member of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), as such allegations would mean death.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Oil price windfall might save state revenue targets
Oil price windfall might save state revenue targets JAKARTA (JP): The government is unlikely to face difficulties in achieving revenue targets in the current April-December state budget if the bullish outlook in the world's oil prices continues in the second semester of this year.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Sutiyoso's accountability speech rejected
Sutiyoso's accountability speech rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Regional Council voted on Thursday to reject the yearly accountability speech of Governor Sutiyoso for his failure to provide detailed explanations to the councillors' questions.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Police take six students in anti-Golkar protest
Police take six students in anti-Golkar protest JAKARTA (JP): At least six university students, including a female, were arrested by police shortly after they began to disburse from an anti-Golkar Party rally near the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Search for 'Cahaya Bahari' ends
Search for 'Cahaya Bahari' ends JAKARTA (JP): After a three-week search, the National Search and Rescue Agency on Thursday halted their efforts to locate the 550 passengers from the Cahaya Bahari, which sank on June 29 in the Siau waters near North Sulawesi's Sangihe Talaud regency.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Two killed in misunderstanding
Two killed in misunderstanding BOGOR (JP): Residents of Rangga Mekar subdistrict in Bogor Selatan district mobbed two men to death after a passerby screamed "thief" when he saw one victim chasing the other.The victims were identified as Abi Bayu and Ade Koswara.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Roslin only wants to give his best
Roslin only wants to give his best JAKARTA (JP): When on the top form, Malaysia's Roslin Hashim, who is known for his ups and downs, is unstoppable.He stole not only the attention of some 1,000 spectators at the modified Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium, but the chances of top seed and current world...
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Top seeds bow out to Malaysians in Indonesia Open
Top seeds bow out to Malaysians in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia produced the biggest upset in the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium on Thursday, eliminating three top seeded players in the men's singles.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
City intensifies policing operation
City intensifies policing operation JAKARTA (JP): From a distance, a couple of tourists thought something interesting was going on at the National Monument.They asked the driver of their bajaj (three-wheel motorized vehicle) to stop so they could have a look.
Fri, 21 Jul 2000
Millions spent for Sepang F1 circuit
Millions spent for Sepang F1 circuit KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Managers of Malaysia's Sepang Formula One circuit said Thursday they have spent 30 million ringgit (US$7.9 million) upgrading seating and other spectator comforts before this year's race.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Analyst downplays dot-com bubble burst
Analyst downplays dot-com bubble burst JAKARTA (JP): As the bubble bursts on Internet companies in many parts of the world, Indonesia has little to fear due to lower public exposure and fewer players in the market, an expert said.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
IBRA plans to sell another 26 firms this year
IBRA plans to sell another 26 firms this year JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to sell its ownership of around 26 companies in the remaining period of this year in a bid to raise some Rp 7.2 trillion (US$795.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Iraq, RI seek greater links
Iraq, RI seek greater links BAGHDAD (AFP): Iraq and Indonesia on Wednesday examined plans to expand economic links to strategic projects outside the scope of the UN oil-for-food program, the official news agency INA reported.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Child kidnapper gets a two-year jail term
Child kidnapper gets a two-year jail term JAKARTA (JP): Defendant Agus Surya, 42, did not flinch when presiding judge Sri Endang Murwati sentenced him on Tuesday to a mere two years in prison for committing a series of kidnappings over the past nine years.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Pesky visitors take off with plants
Pesky visitors take off with plants BOGOR (JP): The Kebun Raya Garden has its share of pesky visitors, who think nothing of plucking plants and flowers and taking them home.Kebun Raya spokesman Makmun Marzuki said on Wednesday that local visitors normally pluck the Cycas (palm) plants or...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Lippobank's new brand
Lippobank's new brand JAKARTA (JP): Lippobank has introduced its new corporate identity in line with a planned launching of a series of new consumer banking products.The bank said on Wednesday the new corporate identity, which uses the colors of red, blue and white, represented its commitment to...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Focusing on Aussie defense policy
Focusing on Aussie defense policyBy Robert Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): The Australian shadow minister for defense Stephen Martin is scheduled to be in Jakarta this week. His brief: to initiate high-level dialogue with President Abdurrahman Wahid and other dignitaries including the...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Police seize 8,000 ecstasy pills
Police seize 8,000 ecstasy pills JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives seized 8,000 ecstasy pills from 24-year-old businessman Johan Markoan's home in the Taman Palem Sari housing complex in Cengkareng, West Jakarta.Detective Insp.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Parents track kids online
Parents track kids online SINGAPORE (DPA): A Singapore childcare center said on Wednesday that it has become the first in Southeast Asia to provide parents with the opportunity to log onto the Internet to check on their offspring from anywhere in the world.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Govt allows importation of used machine, capital goods
Govt allows importation of used machine, capital goods JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut B. Pandjaitan has issued a decree to allow the importation of used machines, machine tools and capital goods.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Freeport 2nd quarter loss 'in line with warnings'
Freeport 2nd quarter loss 'in line with warnings' NEW ORLEANS (Reuters): Copper and gold mining company Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. on Tuesday reported a second- quarter loss of US$18.6 million, in line with analysts' revised estimates after it issued a profit warning six days ago.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
RI recovery: A distant mirage
RI recovery: A distant mirage The following is the second of two articles on economic recovery by Sidhesh Kaul, a regional commentator on political and economic issues based in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has an onerous role to play in Indonesia's recovery...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Officials must lead by example
Officials must lead by exampleFrom Warta KotaIn the last few weeks, there has been news about officials who are still operating under the New Order spirit and practices, the abuse of power. In Jakarta, it is said that officials' children "fill empty school desks" (enrolled through illegal payments).
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Soil pollution threatens Bali's precious coral reefs
Soil pollution threatens Bali's precious coral reefsBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali's world famous coral reefs, increasingly important in attracting tourists to the paradise island, are being threatened by soil pollution, according to preliminary research by the World Wide Fund for...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Malaysia palm oil ends slightly lower
Malaysia palm oil ends slightly lower KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed mostly lower on Wednesday after trading in a tight range due to a lack of fresh leads.The benchmark third position October futures contract ended down one ringgit at 1,039 ringgit (US$273.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Bank DKI trial opens in C. Jakarta court
Bank DKI trial opens in C. Jakarta court JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court initiated on Wednesday the trial of the Rp 857 million (US$95,200) alleged corruption case involving two former top officials of the city- owned Bank DKI.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Replacing rupiah with dollar?
Replacing rupiah with dollar?From Warta KotaAmid the continued depreciation of the rupiah, Steve Hanke, who was once skyrocketed to fame when he introduced the currency board system idea, is now plugging another remedy -- replacing the rupiah with the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Thousands killed in the fight for political advantage
Thousands killed in the fight for political advantageBy Smith Alhadar JAKARTA: Fighting in North Maluku since October 1999 has by now left about 3,000 dead. Over a 100,000 have become refugees. And it goes on. Yet this ugly conflict has been less reported than the fighting in Ambon to the south.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 19, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,540.00 9,540.00 8,320.38 8,408.17Australian dollar 1 4,967.72 5,554.19 5,232.39 5,289.29Austrian schilling 1 574.08 641.65 604.67 611.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Haj pilgrimage to cost Rp 19m to Rp 23m
Haj pilgrimage to cost Rp 19m to Rp 23m JAKARTA (JP): The government and the House of Representatives have agreed to set the cost of the haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia next year at between Rp 19 million and Rp 23 million.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Singapore, RI in joint SAR
Singapore, RI in joint SARSINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Indonesia have successfully conducted a joint search and rescue exercise, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Wednesday.The annual exercise is aimed at testing the communication facilities and coordination procedures...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Labor dispute at KPC finally settled
Labor dispute at KPC finally settled JAKARTA (JP): PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) finally reached an agreement with its striking workers on Wednesday that allowed for an immediate resumption of production in East Kalimantan.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
W. Java Council speaker dies
W. Java Council speaker dies BANDUNG: The speaker of the West Java provincial council, Idin Rafioedin, died of a heart attack on Tuesday night.He was 51.His death is particularly untimely for the council which is in the midst of conducting a corruption investigation against the province's governor...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Being selective vital in 'wartel' business
Being selective vital in 'wartel' business JAKARTA (JP): Owners of telecommunication kiosks, locally known as wartel, have urged publicly-listed telecommunication firm PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to be more selective in granting lines to new applicants.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Dutch shuttler Mia hopes to shine in Olympics
Dutch shuttler Mia hopes to shine in Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Uber Cup team starlet Mia Audina has matured, both in technical skills and attitude.Badminton fans remember the then 14-year-old Mia becoming the country's heroine after defeating Zhang Ning of China to help Indonesia win...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Rupiah books strong showing for second day
Rupiah books strong showing for second day JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah booked a strong showing for the second consecutive day on Wednesday ahead of President Abdurrahman Wahid's key appearance at the House of Representatives today.The rupiah broke through the 9,000 level against the U.S.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Who's to blame?
Who's to blame? For months Indonesians have been led to believe that most, if not all, of this country's present economic and political troubles are caused by squabbles among the political elite. That assumption is disputed by Akbar Tandjung, the chairman of the Golkar Party who is also speaker of...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Bali artist Erawan overcomes 'creative block' with new works
Bali artist Erawan overcomes 'creative block' with new worksBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Nyoman Erawan, one of Bali's foremost painters, is attempting to overcome his "creative block" by presenting his new works, some of which have been on display in Citra (Image), an exhibition of his...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until October 2. * Painting, Sculpture Exhibition by N.A.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Bina Graha prepares for interpellation
Bina Graha prepares for interpellation JAKARTA (JP): Presidential aides made last minute preparations and adjustments on Wednesday for Presidential Abdurrahman Wahid's interpellation face-off with the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
RI assures a place in men's doubles final
RI assures a place in men's doubles final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia booked a ticket in the men's doubles final of the US$10,000 Future-3 tennis tournament here on Wednesday.Fourth seeded team of Hendri Susilo Pramono and Febi Widhiyanto beat compatriots Eko Kurniawan and Edy Kusdaryanto 7- 5, 6-2 in...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Attorney General to seize Soeharto's assets
Attorney General to seize Soeharto's assets JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will begin on Thursday confiscating assets belonging to the charity foundations owned by former president Soeharto.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
RP: Release of Malaysian hostages imminent
RP: Release of Malaysian hostages imminent ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuters): The Philippines' chief hostage negotiator said on Wednesday he had reached a deal with separatist MAbu Sayyaf rebels for the release of seven Malaysians still held captive but denied reports they had been freed.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Amrus Natalsya, from rural to urban
Amrus Natalsya, from rural to urbanBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): In the 1950s, Amrus Natalsya was already known as a sculptor, as well as a painter. He started to sculpt in 1954 as a student of Yogyakarta's Indonesian Fine Arts Academy (ASRI).That year, he dared to bring his work to his faculty.
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Missing aid baffles officials
Missing aid baffles officials PALU, Central Sulawesi: About seven of 43 bales of humanitarian aid for refugees in Poso have gone missing during its shipment on the Kerinci vessel from Jakarta.The aid distribution coordinator, the Coordination Center for Justice and Ummat's welfare (PKPU), claimed...
Thu, 20 Jul 2000
Intellectual property rights key to investor confidence
Intellectual property rights key to investor confidence JAKARTA (JP): The protection of intellectual property rights has become a crucial factor in ensuring foreigner investor confidence.The director general of intellectual property rights at the Ministry of Law and Legislation, A.