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Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Bridge, IndoExchange tie up
Bridge, IndoExchange tie up JAKARTA (JP): Global financial information service provider Bridge Information Systems announced on Thursday a new partnership with local financial news portal IndoExchange.com.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Government transfers Bank Bali back to Bank Indonesia
Government transfers Bank Bali back to Bank Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) decided late on Thursday to transfer Bank Bali from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) into the hands of Bank Indonesia.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Pipeline network vital to gas industry growth
Pipeline network vital to gas industry growth SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Transmission pipelines to link Indonesia's scattered natural gas reserves to potential markets are key to the development of the country's vast natural gas resources, a senior official with PT Perusahaan Gas Negara said.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
On drinking water
On drinking water Mr. Lane, I refer to your letter on July 11, 2000. Of course you are quite correct. The sentences should have read " Purified or reverse osmosis water has little or no minerals. Distillation is the process in which the water is boiled, evaporated and the water vapor condensed".
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
20 people injured in fresh Matraman brawl
20 people injured in fresh Matraman brawl JAKARTA (JP): A mass brawl broke out again in the Matraman area of East Jakarta on Thursday as residents of the bickering Palmeriam and Berlan subdistricts pelted rocks and threw Molotov cocktails at each other.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Talks on for new ASEAN trade bloc
Talks on for new ASEAN trade bloc BANGKOK (AFP): A plan for ASEAN members to form a free-trade bloc with Australia and New Zealand, to counter competition from China after its entry to the WTO, is gaining support, a report said Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
New violence in Ambon despite emergency state
New violence in Ambon despite emergency state AMBON, Maluku (JP): There seems to be no reprieve from violence in Ambon despite the state of civil emergency, as six more people were killed and 12 others injured in clashes on Thursday.According to information from Dr.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 13, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 305 -5 261,500 Alakasa Industrindo 900 0 2,500 Alfa Retailindo 890...
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
City administration to hold public order operation
City administration to hold public order operation JAKARTA (JP): With full backup from police and military personnel, city administration officials will start a massive public order operation on Monday to ensure public order in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Setting the priorities
Setting the priorities A host of problems are before us, ranging from the emergence of separatist sentiments in a number of regions, the laggardness of the handling of corruption cases and the lack of security to the slowness in bank restructuring efforts and the continuing drop in the rupiah's...
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Lawyers contend Soeharto can't remember his name
Lawyers contend Soeharto can't remember his name JAKARTA (JP): After maintaining for months that their client was unfit to face questioning, lawyers for Soeharto now claim that the 79-year-old former president is finding it difficult to even remember his own name.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
ASEAN 'must be built on green principles'
ASEAN 'must be built on green principles' SINGAPORE (AFP): Industrial and economic development in Southeast Asia should not be carried out at the expense of the environment, Singapore's Speaker of Parliament Tan Soo Khoon said Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Indonesia, Malaysia plan joint inquiry on illegal logging
Indonesia, Malaysia plan joint inquiry on illegal logging JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to form a joint fact-finding mission to investigate a massive trade in illegal timber at the two countries' border areas.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Counseling most effective in curbing drug abuse: Granat
Counseling most effective in curbing drug abuse: Granat JAKARTA (JP): Counseling can be the most effective and inexpensive way of curbing drug abuse in the capital, the chairman of the Anti Drug National Movement (Granat) said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Ginandjar to meet Marzuki over alleged corruption
Ginandjar to meet Marzuki over alleged corruption JAKARTA (JP): Former minister Ginandjar Kartasasmita will meet Attorney General Marzuki Darusman on Monday regarding several dubious deals allegedly made during his ministerial term.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Top leaders bicker over key meeting
Top leaders bicker over key meeting JAKARTA (JP): Top reform leaders blamed each other on Thursday over last night's aborted meeting between them, boding ill for a speedy resolution to the current political disharmony, despite the tension and strife which is dragging down the country.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Three killed in Aceh violence
Three killed in Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Military troops shot three alleged gunmen to death in the latest violence in Aceh on Wednesday, police said on Thursday.North Aceh Police chief Supt. Syafei Aksal said that Saiman Ibrahim, 25, Abdul Hadi, 22, and Muhammad Salam, 23, were killed in an...
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Persija, Persikota and Pupuk Kaltim advance to semis
Persija, Persikota and Pupuk Kaltim advance to semis JAKARTA (JP): Three clubs -- Persija, Persikota Tangerang and Pupuk Kaltim (PKT) of Samarinda, East Kalimantan -- clinched the semifinal tickets of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league in dramatic but controversial matches Monday.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Most Indonesian hospitals only give standard services
Most Indonesian hospitals only give standard services JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian hospitals are only able to provide standard services while complementary, but important, facilities, such as counseling and the supply of pharmaceuticals and medication, are not commonly found on the market.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Political factors pull the rupiah down to Rp 9,435
Political factors pull the rupiah down to Rp 9,435 JAKARTA (JP): Strong pressure on the rupiah persisted on Thursday amid continuing disquiet over domestic political uncertainty.The local currency ended lower at Rp 9,435 per U.S.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition Rampogan by Sri Warso Wahono, at Galeri Cipta II, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3154087), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until July 23.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
KL palm oil ends higher
KL palm oil ends higher KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures sustained the uptrend at the close on Thursday, helped by a technical rebound and short covering after losses on the previous day.
Fri, 14 Jul 2000
C. Java athletes get cash bonus
C. Java athletes get cash bonus SEMARANG (JP): Central Java Governor Mardiyanto handed over cash bonuses on Wednesday evening and also dismissed the Central Java contingent competing in the 15th National Games in Surabaya last month.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
McMoran expects to post loss
McMoran expects to post loss NEW ORLEANS, Mississippi (Reuters): Mining company Freeport- McMoran Copper & Gold Inc. on Wednesday said it expects to report a second-quarter loss of about $19 million or 12 cents a share due to lower-than-expected metal sales and a landslide cleanup in Indonesia.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
How to strengthen the rupiah
How to strengthen the rupiah There is little the monetary authority can do to support the rupiah. The point is that aside from the fact that it doesn't have the money, the downside of the currency is caused mainly by political factors.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Indonesians 'want direct presidential elections'
Indonesians 'want direct presidential elections' JAKARTA (JP): A recent survey conducted by the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) has revealed that most Indonesians support a direct presidential election system.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
ASEAN to hold tariff talks
ASEAN to hold tariff talks BANGKOK (Reuters): Trade ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will meet in Thailand in October to tighten procedures for granting concessions from free trade rules, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Reforming the Indonesian banking system
Reforming the Indonesian banking system The following is the second of two articles by I Putu Gede Ary Suta, former chairman of the Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Agency. It is based on his presentation at the launching of his two new books, Foundations of our Capital Market and Menuju Pasar...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Hawkers, vendors, amateur guides, tourist nuisances
Hawkers, vendors, amateur guides, tourist nuisancesBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Tourism is the major economic backbone of Bali, but visitors have often complained of being annoyed by hawkers, amateur guides and other local vendors in the street while visiting cultural and religious sites on...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 -75 3,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 310 0 197,500 Alakasa Industrindo 900 100 12,000 Alfa...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Woman's death sparks retaliation
Woman's death sparks retaliation DENPASAR, Bali: An angry mob set fire to an intercity bus a few hours after it was involved in an accident which killed a woman on Tuesday evening.The bus was plying the Surabaya-Denpasar route when it collided with a truck at Gumbrih village, Jembrana, around 80...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Cultural legacies must be conserved
Cultural legacies must be conservedBy I Wayan Juniarta SANUR, Bali (JP): Bali is rich in cultural heritage but the rapid growth of development projects and the tourism industry has threatened these centuries-old legacies.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Investment path, rupiah show 'promising trend'
Investment path, rupiah show 'promising trend' JAKARTA (JP): Investors are optimistic that the rupiah would strengthen and the country's investment climate would improve after the annual meeting of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August, according to Sofyan Wanandi, the chairman of the...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Iber carries on tradition of Dayak sculpture
Iber carries on tradition of Dayak sculptureBy Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): It was sunset and some small children were running around in Sami, a public hall. Soon, the rumah panjang -- the traditional long-house of the Dayaks, a local ethnic group -- in Sahapm village, Sengah...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 12, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,915.00 9,915.00 8,902.41 8,996.47Australian dollar 1 5,238.45 5,831.01 5,504.64 5,564.60Austrian schilling 1 615.68 685.10 646.96 653.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Informal meeting of top political leaders delayed
Informal meeting of top political leaders delayed JAKARTA (JP): The planned meeting of the country's top political leaders was delayed for an indefinite period on Wednesday, with President Abdurrahman Wahid expressing his lack of awareness.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Status quo forces exploiting press freedom: Gus Dur
Status quo forces exploiting press freedom: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Forces loyal to former president Soeharto are fighting against political reforms through the media that they control, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * 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.SymposiumThe International Symposium on Conserving Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Social Economy and Tourism...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Educational ads
Educational adsFrom Media IndonesiaOur educational sector is in a mess now because the government has yet to take stringent measures against educational institutions -- courses and colleges -- which violate the law.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case
Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is temporarily taking a wait-and-see position following the testimony of a defendant in a Rp 19.2 billion counterfeit money case which indicated the alleged involvement of Army Chief Gen.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki
Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Wednesday his office would continue investigations into alleged corruption in the renewal of PT Freeport Indonesia's mining contract and the awarding of a power purchase contract to PT...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India
Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday that it won approval from India to sell its natural liquefied gas (LNG) to the country."We plan to sign a memorandum of understanding on the sale tomorrow (Thursday).
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Asiri charity night
Asiri charity nightFrom Media IndonesiaI was one of the many present at the Asiri & Indonesian artists charity night held in the grand ballroom of Mulia Hotel, Senayan, Jakarta on March 13, 2000.The Asiri chairman in his address that night pointed out that the money raised would be used to help...
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Coffee backbone of devastated E. Timor
Coffee backbone of devastated E. Timor ERMERA, East Timor (AP): High in East Timor's hills, hundreds of poor farmers lead donkeys laden with sacks of freshly picked red coffee cherries down muddy tracks to a local factory.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
FPI offers to join antivice task force
FPI offers to join antivice task force JAKARTA (JP): The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) offered its services on Tuesday to help curb vice in Jakarta as councillors pondered a proposal for a new task force.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Lufthansa seals PAL deal
Lufthansa seals PAL deal MANILA (AFP): Lufthansa Technik AG, a subsidiary of the German airline Lufthansa, has formally sealed its acquisition of the engineering and maintenance unit of Philippine Airlines (PAL).
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation
Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation JAKARTA (JP): Former owner and CEO of the publicly listed Bank Bali, Rudy Ramli, demanded the government pay some Rp 9 billion (US$1 million) in compensation, and to "freeze" the rights of Deutsche Bourse Clearing (DBC) in the bank.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni
Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni JAKARTA (JP): Hermes -- the Greek god of commerce, eloquence, invention, travel, theft -- will soon once again grace the busy Harmoni bridge in Central Jakarta after an absence of nearly one year.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists
Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Wednesday to provide temporary shelter and employment for some 40 East Timorese integrationists who have been taking refuge at the House of Representatives compound since last month.
Thu, 13 Jul 2000
Indonesia, KL, Thailand to meet on rubber price plan
Indonesia, KL, Thailand to meet on rubber price plan BANGKOK (Reuters): Officials from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia will meet in Kuala Lumpur in August to hammer out a way of setting up a minimum selling price for rubber, a Thai minister said on Wednesday.