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Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Australia joins RI expo
Australia joins RI expo JAKARTA (JP): A group of 30 Australian business and government officials will attend the Indonesia Food and Agribusiness Initiative (INDOFA) 2000 which opens on Friday in Surabaya, East Java.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Nurcholis asks Gus Dur, Amien to be silent
Nurcholis asks Gus Dur, Amien to be silent JAKARTA (JP): Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid urged People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais and President Abdurrahman Wahid to stop making controversial statements.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Catholics told to maintain harmony
Catholics told to maintain harmony MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The secretary to Ende Archbishop, priest Josef Seran SVD called on Wednesday for Catholics to maintain brotherhood among people."Religious harmony has existed a long time in this country.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Yoji Yamada's movie week at Usmar Ismail Film Center
Yoji Yamada's movie week at Usmar Ismail Film CenterBy Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Since the invention of movies, Japan has been on the leading edge among Asian countries in using this medium of expression.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
BIA captain nabbed with 'shabu-shabu'
BIA captain nabbed with 'shabu-shabu' JAKARTA (JP): An East Jakarta Police officer revealed on Thursday that an army captain and five civilians were arrested for drugs offenses in Kayuputih, Pulogadung district, on Wednesday night."Capt.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates, July 6 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,720.00 9,720.00 9,174.00 9,266.00Australian dollar 1 5,152.65 5,748.41 5,420.92 5,479.91Austrian schilling 1 603.54 672.97 634.97 641.54Belgian franc 1 205.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Bank Central Asia, HSBC and CSFB win best Indonesia's bank titles
Bank Central Asia, HSBC and CSFB win best Indonesia's bank titles JAKARTA (JP): Bank Central Asia (BCA), Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corporation (HSBC) and investment bank CSFB have recently been named as Indonesia's best banks in differing categories by FinanceAsia magazine in its country awards...
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Speaking as you wish
Speaking as you wishFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe correction made by President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur, to his statement concerning the biang kerok (masterminds) of the unrest, once more indicates that there is a necessity for the President to control his tongue.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Ad hoc judges to start serving in bankruptcy courts
Ad hoc judges to start serving in bankruptcy courts JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen independent ad hoc judges are expected to start serving in Indonesia's bankruptcy courts by August, according to a bankruptcy judge at the Jakarta Commercial Court.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Expat shoppers beware
Expat shoppers beware I have discovered that a gang of enterprising criminals have figured out how to extract credit and debit card information from expat shoppers. They target cards that are issued by overseas banks. They make bogus cards from the information they steal and sell them.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
S'pore's managed assets grow 63%
S'pore's managed assets grow 63% SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's fund management industry saw total assets under management grow 63 percent to S$246.2 billion in 1999 on the year as firms flocked to set up shop in the city state.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Miss Tjitjih group to play Ancol ghost
Miss Tjitjih group to play Ancol ghost JAKARTA (JP): The Teater Tanah Airku playhouse at Taman Mini, East Jakarta, will feature traditional drama group Miss Tjitjih in a tragic ghost story, Si Manis Jembatan Ancol, for nine days starting Saturday.
Fri, 07 Jul 2000
Investigation into Tanjung Priok case ordered
Investigation into Tanjung Priok case ordered JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid ordered on Thursday Attorney General Marzuki Darusman to start a formal investigation into the 1984 human rights abuses in Tanjung Priok.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Terrified residents flee Maluku capital of Ambon
Terrified residents flee Maluku capital of Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Thousands of terrified residents fled the Maluku capital of Ambon on Wednesday following days of rioting that has left many houses and buildings leveled to the ground.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Standby buyers buy most of PT BM shares
Standby buyers buy most of PT BM shares JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bumi Modern announced on Wednesday the majority of the rights shares it offered during its recent limited public offering had been purchased by standby buyers, because most of the existing shareholders did not exercise their...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
New sports website launched
New sports website launched JAKARTA (JP): The Satunet Group launched on Wednesday its new sports website called www.satusports.com, the group's chief executive officer, Robert Eskapa, said."Satusports.com is targeted at Indonesian-speaking Internet surfers.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 5, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 675 0 3,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 315 -10 7,353,000 Alakasa Industrindo 800 250 500 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Indonesia unlikely to seek exemption from AFTA
Indonesia unlikely to seek exemption from AFTA JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will unlikely ask for an exemption from the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) for its car industry, Director General for Metal, Machinery, Electronics and Various Industries, Agus Tjahajana, said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Defending the rupiah
Defending the rupiah It seems that the government, notably Bank Indonesia (central bank), does not have a lot of ammunition to shore up the rate of the rupiah, which fell almost 4 percent over the last three days alone and is now hovering at a 16-month low of almost Rp 9,400 to the American dollar.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
City Council OKs stern actions against rioters and criminals
City Council OKs stern actions against rioters and criminals JAKARTA (JP): In response to growing public concern over security conditions in the capital, the City Council has given its approval to Jakarta Police Headquarters to take stern action against rioters and criminals, a senior councillor...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Govt to cut CPO export tax
Govt to cut CPO export tax JAKARTA (JP): The industry and trade ministry has recommended to the finance ministry that the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) be halved from 10 percent to 5 percent and that on palm oil products be abolished in a bid to increase the commodity's competitiveness on the...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Contemporary Indonesian Painting and Sculpture Exhibition at Kafe Warisan, Jl. Raya Kerobokan 38 (Phone: 0361 731175) in Kuta, July 6. * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Dangerous practice on toll roads
Dangerous practice on toll roads I am writing this letter because I am concerned about the dangerous practice bus operators on toll roads have recently adopted of off-loading passengers right in the middle of toll roads.The most frequent offenders are Mayasari Bakti buses.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Married couple severely burnt
Married couple severely burnt JAKARTA (JP): A married couple Achmad and Minah of Bojong subdistrict in Bogor were found burned in their house at predawn Wednesday.28-year-old Minah died after the fire scorched her body, while her 40-year-old husband was fortunately still alive, although he suffered...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Unique Bissu community on stage at Japan Foundation
Unique Bissu community on stage at Japan Foundation JAKARTA (JP): A one-day discussion and cultural performance by the Bissu community of the Bugis village in South Sulawesi will be held on Thursday and Friday at the Japan Foundation.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
No outside trial for Osama: Taleban
No outside trial for Osama: Taleban KARACHI, Pakistan (AFP): Afghanistan's Taleban authorities on Wednesday said they would not deliver suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden to a Lockerbie-style trial, saying there is no evidence against him.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 12:30 p.m. Film 2:00 News 2:30 Children's Program 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Regional News 5:30 TVRI News (in English) 6:30 Religious Teachings 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sport 9:00 World News 9:30 TV...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Let there be peace in Maluku
Let there be peace in Maluku I am surprised at the way the government is handling the sectarian problem in Maluku. It has been more than a month since I started to read about the violence taking place in that region. And new violence has erupted again.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Arin's mechanical aesthetic unfolds naturally on canvases
Arin's mechanical aesthetic unfolds naturally on canvases JAKARTA (JP): We have come a long way from the Renaissance, and so has Raden Saleh. These days, Indonesian painters are more likely to be mechanics in one way or another -- or they might listen to the pop group Mike and the Mechanics.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Ethnic Chinese live in perfect harmony in Bali
Ethnic Chinese live in perfect harmony in BaliBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR (JP): Bali has been a perfect place for the many ethnic Chinese who have regarded the island as their homeland for hundreds of years.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Dutch sculpture on display at Erasmus
Dutch sculpture on display at Erasmus JAKARTA (JP): A full overview of the trends in Dutch sculpture from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, from figurative to realistic, is currently on display at Erasmus Huis in South Jakarta until July 29.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Persija hopes to profit from hosting league
Persija hopes to profit from hosting league JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta-based club Persija hopes to profit when it hosts the quarterfinals of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league at Senayan Stadium next week.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Amien warned against criticizing Gus Dur
Amien warned against criticizing Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais got a dose of his own medicine when the Muhammadiyah Muslim organization, which he chaired for many years, formally reprimanded his incessant attacks on President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
High-ranking police officers promoted
High-ranking police officers promoted JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Headquarters announced on Tuesday the promotion of 10 high-ranking and 25 middle-ranking police officers at the headquarters."The promotion has a different meaning from previous promotions," National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
20 boxers to fight in President Cup
20 boxers to fight in President Cup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) netted 20 boxers who performed well during the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya last month, Pertina's deputy secretary-general, Didiet Soedijoto, said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Iraqi brandishes broken bottle at district court
Iraqi brandishes broken bottle at district court JAKARTA (JP): An Iraqi national went berserk on Wednesday afternoon at the Central Jakarta District Court, when police and court officials tried to remove him from the court's detention room and return him to the Salemba Penitentiary in Central...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Bali set to become Indonesia's fashion capital
Bali set to become Indonesia's fashion capitalBy Rita A. Widiadana NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Bali is quickly becoming Indonesia's fashion capital with the opening of International Bali Fashion Week 2000 on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
PRD files Rp 5.5b lawsuit against 'Soeharto regime'
PRD files Rp 5.5b lawsuit against 'Soeharto regime' JAKARTA (JP): The Democratic People's Party (PRD) filed a Rp 5.5 billion (US$617,000) lawsuit with the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday against former president Soeharto in connection with the July 27, 1996 violence on Jl.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
'Wayang' gets antidrug twist
'Wayang' gets antidrug twist PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Nine wayang kulit (shadow puppet) masters, including Entus Susmono, will launch an antidrugs campaign on Thursday night.Entus said on Wednesday the puppet shows would be held in the regencies of Kedu, Banyumas and Magelang.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
KPC declares force majeur as strike continues
KPC declares force majeur as strike continues JAKARTA (JP): PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), a subsidiary of Australian mining giant Rio Tinto, announced a force majeur to its local and foreign buyers on Wednesday as a workers' strike had made it impossible to continue coal shipments.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Floods kill 11, quakes jar nerves in RP
Floods kill 11, quakes jar nerves in RP MANILA (Agencies): At least 11 people were killed and more than 80,000 fled their homes when a tropical storm pounded the Philippines' most populous island of Luzon for the second day on Wednesday, officials said.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
House names 45 members of wealth inquiry commission
House names 45 members of wealth inquiry commission JAKARTA (JP): The Houses of Representatives will officially name the 45 members of the Inquiry Commission on State Official's Wealth here on Thursday.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Is your used car stolen? Find out for free at police kiosk
Is your used car stolen? Find out for free at police kiosk JAKARTA (JP): Since opening last February, few people have used the information kiosk at Jakarta Police Headquarters to verify the status of used vehicles they planned to purchase, an officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
TNI needs to follow the times
TNI needs to follow the times The reputation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) has been tarnished by accusations of human rights violations in several troubled areas and during mass demonstrations in the capital.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 5, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,565.00 9,565.00 8,582.53 8,677.28Australian dollar 1 5,107.31 5,708.39 5,378.63 5,436.85Austrian schilling 1 592.25 662.10 623.72 630.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
RI urged to apply for debt relief arbitration
RI urged to apply for debt relief arbitration JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia should strive for a "fairer" debt negotiation mechanism as part of efforts to force foreign creditors to write off some of the country's sovereign debts, according to experts.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
City ready for autonomy, Sutiyoso says
City ready for autonomy, Sutiyoso says JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso reiterated on Wednesday his belief in the capital's readiness for the full implementation of regional autonomy next year and also hinted at the residents' political awareness in respect of any future direct presidential...
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
Three killed in accident
Three killed in accident BOGOR (JP): Three people were killed and 25 others injured when a Navy truck carrying 32 students from high school 79 in Jakarta plunged into a 15-meter deep ravine in Bogor.One of the deceased was the driver of the truck, identified as Bat Adi.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
East Java the best prepared for autonomy, says Affan
East Java the best prepared for autonomy, says Affan SURABAYA (JP): East Java is province best prepared for autonomy, despite certain problems that must be dealt with by the central government, a government official said here on Tuesday.
Thu, 06 Jul 2000
BI to maintain tight monetary policy
BI to maintain tight monetary policy JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday it would continue its tight monetary policy and allow a further increase in interest rates to help curb inflationary threats and strengthen the rupiah.