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Sun, 09 Jul 2000
Prime-time quize makes learning science fun
Prime-time quize makes learning science funBy Sri Ramadani JAKARTA (JP): Learn physics, chemistry and biology and have fun! That's the idea behind the Indosat Galileo Quiz (SCTV, Sunday, 8:30 p.m.)The quiz informs the audience about various theories; such as the those behind movement, kinetics,...
Sun, 09 Jul 2000
Everybody blames it on (commercial) television
Everybody blames it on (commercial) televisionBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): The euphoria of Indonesian politics, which sees demonstrators take to the streets almost every single day, extends to screened entertainment.
Sun, 09 Jul 2000
City bus collision kills five on toll road
City bus collision kills five on toll road JAKARTA (JP): Five people, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed on Saturday morning when a city bus collided with the car they were traveling in on Jl. Wiyota Wiyona toll road near Jatinegara, East Jakarta.East Jakarta Traffic Police chief Asst.
Sun, 09 Jul 2000
Bali strives to be int'l fashion center
Bali strives to be int'l fashion center Bali, long known as an exotic holiday resort, has major potential to play a role in the international fashion industry. Yet it has still a long way to go before it becomes a fashion center. The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana and I.
Sun, 09 Jul 2000
C. Java provides Rp 2.3b PON bonus
C. Java provides Rp 2.3b PON bonus SEMARANG (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) Central Java chapter is providing a Rp 2.3 billion (US$247,300) cash bonus to the 15th National Games (PON) medalists.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Iraq to select Indonesian firms for trading
Iraq to select Indonesian firms for trading JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government expects the Iraqi government to decide next week on which Indonesian companies qualify for the UN-sponsored "oil-for-food" program, Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Three telecom firms invest up to $1b in RP
Three telecom firms invest up to $1b in RP MANILA (Reuters): Singapore Telecom, Globe Telecom and Deutsche Telekom will invest US$800 million to $1 billion in the next 18 months in a Philippine mobile phone venture, National Telecommunications Commission chief Joseph Santiago said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
UI expert worries on mutilation cases
UI expert worries on mutilation cases JAKARTA (JP): Criminologist Erlangga Mesdiana from the University of Indonesia is worried that the failure to solve mutilation cases would lead others to imitate such sadistic killings.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Gus Dur to answer interpellation motion
Gus Dur to answer interpellation motion JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung confirmed on Friday President Abdurrahman Wahid had agreed to attend a House plenary session on July 20 to answer an interpellation motion.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Government has no special plans to boost rupiah
Government has no special plans to boost rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said here on Friday that neither the government nor Bank Indonesia would take any special measures to shore up the ailing rupiah.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
KL concerned over investments in RI palm oil
KL concerned over investments in RI palm oil KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Indonesian assurances that Malaysian palm oil firms operating there will be safe have failed to comfort investors who have to deal with looting, red tape and political risk, industry sources said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Students join the Navy for four days
Students join the Navy for four days JAKARTA (JP): Under the escort of their teachers, a group of 216 students from 33 high schools in Jakarta and several other provinces began a four-day excursion on a Navy warship on Friday evening.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
RI rubber trees face axe for oil palm
RI rubber trees face axe for oil palm TEBING TINGGI, North Sumatra (Reuters): Security guards with automatic rifles patrol quiet forests of rubber trees on the island of Sumatra in the most stark reminder all is not well in Indonesia's rubber industry.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
GABSI eyes runner-up position at Olympics
GABSI eyes runner-up position at Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (GABSI) is optimistic its athletes can retain the runner-up position at the 11th Contract Bridge Olympics in Maastrict, the Netherlands, from Aug. 26 to Sept. 9.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
RP says hostages safe, hopeful of breakthrough
RP says hostages safe, hopeful of breakthrough JOLO, Philippines (AFP): All 37 hostages held by Moro extremists in this southern Philippines island are safe with a breakthrough expected soon in the 10-week long crisis, President Joseph Estrada's government said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
The rising cost of transportation
The rising cost of transportation The government is planning to increase the economy class fares of four-wheeled vehicles by between 49.4 percent and 72 percent beginning in September.Given the present situation, with its load of uncertainties, the interests of all involved parties should, of...
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Independent watchdogs question lineup of wealth auditing body
Independent watchdogs question lineup of wealth auditing body JAKARTA (JP): Opposition from leading independent watchdogs is mounting against the lineup of the 45-member Audit Commission on Officials' Assets, which was announced on Thursday by the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Vietnam to have stock market
Vietnam to have stock market HANOI (AP): Vietnam will launch its long-awaited stock market in Ho Chi Minh City on July 20 but so far only two companies are listed, State Securities Commission Chairman Nguyen Duc Quang said Friday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Fuad and Siswono to be queried over graft case
Fuad and Siswono to be queried over graft case JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman confirmed on Friday that two legislators of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will be summoned as witnesses in corruption cases involving former president Soeharto.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
World told not to meddle in Maluku
World told not to meddle in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Just several hours after the European Parliament endorsed a call for possible international intervention in the provinces of Maluku and North Maluku, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab strongly warned the international community not to intervene...
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Growth prospects
Growth prospects Both private-sector and government analysts as well as international economists, including those of the International Monetary Fund, remain optimistic that Indonesia's economy would be capable of expanding by at least 4 percent this year, despite the return of rupiah volatility and...
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 7, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 310 0 691,000 Alakasa Industrindo 800 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875 -10...
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
City seeking approval of stern security measures
City seeking approval of stern security measures JAKARTA (JP): City authorities called on Friday for City Council to issue a decree that will grant security agencies the authority to take stern action against rioters and criminals during the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly...
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Fashion shows, American food and the 4th of July
Fashion shows, American food and the 4th of JulyBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): The Star Spangled Banner it was not, however on July 4th, the Hyatt Aryaduta in Central Jakarta hosted the "All American Dream Party" to coincide with American Independence Day.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Police deny starting riot
Police deny starting riot SURABAYA: Police have denied starting Wednesday's clash between themselves and members of the National Awakening Party's (PKB) civilian guard over a disputed building.East Java Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
To the government and the Army
To the government and the Army I am taking advantage of freedom of speech which I heard was now available in my beloved country, something that still feels strange to me after decades of so-called tolerance and buried honest opinion. Nevertheless, allow me to share with you my burning thoughts.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
RI benchmark bond spread widens
RI benchmark bond spread widens HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian benchmark bonds - apart from Indonesia's - tightened against U.S. Treasurys this week on a technical rebound thanks to the combined effect of rising U.S. bond yields and tighter swap spreads.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Dairy plans Indonesian outlet
Dairy plans Indonesian outlet SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd said it is planning to open 10 hypermarkets in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia over the next three years through unit Giant TMC Bhd.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Woman tells of ordeal with Salemba prison officers
Woman tells of ordeal with Salemba prison officers JAKARTA (JP): Dirty business knows no forbidden place. It takes place even in prison.Several prisons in and around Jakarta, also those located in other parts of the country, are widely known for rampant bribes and crooked guards and staff.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Weekend lineup
Weekend lineup Following are sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local stations (all times are in Jakarta time):Saturday Tennis Wimbledon women's final (tape delayed) RCTI at 11.30 p.m.Sunday Tennis Wimbledon men's final RCTI at 8.00 p.m.England GP 500 ANteve at 6.30 p.m.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Ambon residents flee after overnight raid
Ambon residents flee after overnight raid AMBON, Maluku (JP): Thousands of terrified residents fled the already ravaged village of Waai on Friday, following a murderous overnight raid by a group of heavily armed people.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Sony defends decision to fire workers
Sony defends decision to fire workers BEKASI (JP): The management of PT Sony Electronics Indonesia (SEI) defended on Friday its decision to dismiss 928 employees, who have been involved in a protracted strike since April 26, 2000.The company's administration manager Lessy S.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
'TVRI' takes the plunge into public television
'TVRI' takes the plunge into public televisionBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): After years of heated debate, state-run television station TVRI finally declared as a nonprofit company, posing a larger challenge for its employees to meet insistent public demand for quality public television.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Lokon volcano getting active
Lokon volcano getting active MANADO: A North Sulawesi vulcanologist has warned Kinilow and Kakaskasen villagers living near Lokon volcano to stay alert because the mountain was showing signs of activity.The mountain, some 25 kilometers from Manado, last erupted in 1991.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Pindad, police give conflicting account on AG office bomb
Pindad, police give conflicting account on AG office bomb BANDUNG (JP): State-owned weapons manufacturer PT Pindad denied on Friday reports it produced the bomb found at the Attorney General's Office in Jakarta on Wednesday."PT Pindad does produce explosives.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Samsung launches new cell phone despite fall in its market share
Samsung launches new cell phone despite fall in its market share JAKARTA (JP): South Korean electronics giant PT Samsung Electronics Indonesia launched here on Friday a new model of its mobile telephone, the SGH-A100 amid its declining market share in the country.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
244 HIV cases in Merauke
244 HIV cases in Merauke JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Merauke regent Jhon Gluba Gebze disclosed on Friday that there had been 244 recorded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in the province until July this year.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Capital punishment for drug dealers
Capital punishment for drug dealersFrom Media IndonesiaThe conditions in Indonesia remain uncertain and the most disturbing ones have been caused by drug circulation, counterfeit money and the problem of bad credit. Meanwhile, the legal system in Indonesia has dropped to its most worrying level.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Rubber producers join forces to lift falling prices
Rubber producers join forces to lift falling prices JAKARTA (JP): The world's three largest rubber producers, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, have agreed to join forces to combat falling rubber prices.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Cell phone mystery
Cell phone mystery While there has been some correspondence of late regarding the service of Garuda, both from the aspect of service and security of baggage in your paper, one area that desperately needs investigation is that of security from theft within the airport building.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Govt must erase levies prior to transportation tariff hike: YLKI
Govt must erase levies prior to transportation tariff hike: YLKI JAKARTA (JP): New fares for sea and land transportation should take effect only after the government manages to eradicate illegal levies, an Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) executive said Thursday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Astaga!com to offer its shares to public next year
Astaga!com to offer its shares to public next year JAKARTA (JP): Internet portal Astaga!com plans to offer shares to the public through the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), following the introduction of a development board in the exchange which allows prospective start-ups to raise funds on the market.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
FPI members attack journalist amid protest
FPI members attack journalist amid protest JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Islamic Defender Front (FPI) attacked on Friday a journalist covering a protest by the group in front the National Police Headquarters on Jl. Trunojoyo in South Jakarta.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Indonesia and Israel: Beginning a new era
Indonesia and Israel: Beginning a new eraBy Eli Belotsercovsky JAKARTA (JP): During a recent seminar dedicated to ties between Israel and Indonesia at the University of Indonesia, a student asked why Indonesia should establish relations with Israel.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Daylight robbery on Jl. Sudirman
Daylight robbery on Jl. Sudirman JAKARTA (JP): Five muggers grabbed cash worth US$5,000 and Rp 1.8 million from businessman Syech Syarief Hidayat in a robbery under the flyover in front of the Bank Danamon building on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta on Thursday.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Asian monies down, uncertainty prompts demand for greenback
Asian monies down, uncertainty prompts demand for greenback SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly weaker late Friday as uncertainty over events in Indonesia and other countries prompted investors to stock up on dollars ahead of the weekend.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Thieves away with Rp 500m
Thieves away with Rp 500m BOGOR (JP): Police detectives are on the lookout for five men who made away with Rp 500 million (US$58,800) worth of cash, gold, diamond jewelry, and other valuables, during a Friday midday armed robbery at a private residence in the Villa Duta housing complex, East Bogor.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Raids may foreclose chances of Moro peace talks's success
Raids may foreclose chances of Moro peace talks's successBy Amando Doronila MANILA: President Joseph Estrada has confirmed that the military offensive to take the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)'s main base, Camp Abubakar, has been unleashed.
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
OPEC president to visit RI
OPEC president to visit RI SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Venezuela's oil minister, Ali Rodriguez, will arrive in Indonesia Sunday to speak at the Indonesian Investment Summit On Mining and Energy, or JIEC-2000, and to meet his Indonesian counterpart, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, according to a source at the...
Sat, 08 Jul 2000
Ministries asked to recruit more women for high posts
Ministries asked to recruit more women for high posts JAKARTA (JP): After nine months in office the State Minister for the Empowerment of Women is gaining insight into why her earlier appeals for ministries to recruit more women in high positions has not met with results.