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Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Govt may impose press restrictions in troubled Maluku
Govt may impose press restrictions in troubled Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The government urged on Monday for restriction of the press in Ambon after days of violence despite the civilian emergency status imposed there.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Presidential relations with the DPR
Presidential relations with the DPR The following article is based on a presentation given by Donald L. Horowitz at a seminar on amending the 1945 Constitution. The seminar, held recently in Jakarta, was organized by the University of Indonesia.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition* Arts Exhibition: Point de vue, images du monde, by Renaud Auguste-Dormeuil, at the Fine Arts Gallery, West Java Cultural Center in Dago, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., until July 15.Performance* Piano Recital by Ananda Sukarlan, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Indosat to focus on mobile telecoms sector
Indosat to focus on mobile telecoms sector JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed international telephone operator PT Indosat plans to concentrate its future business on the mobile telecommunications sector, a company executive said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
NOL seeks to invest in ports
NOL seeks to invest in ports SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. is on the lookout to invest in ports where it is economically viable, even after its unit withdrew a bid for a stake in Indonesia's Koja port, Chief Executive Flemming Jacobs said Monday.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Falling rupiah, peso lead slide in regional markets
Falling rupiah, peso lead slide in regional markets SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Investors expressed a general distaste for Asian currencies Monday, with the Indonesian rupiah and Philippine peso bearing the brunt of the selloff.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
One killed in toll road mishap
One killed in toll road mishap BOGOR (JP): Three trucks collided on the Jagorawi toll road in Kampung Rambutan, East Jakarta, on Monday, killing one and severely injuring another.The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Uci bin Suhandi, the assistant of the driver of a tank truck, while Zainal...
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
RI boxer dies after coma
RI boxer dies after coma JAKARTA (AFP): An Indonesian boxer has died after being in a coma for 16 days, hospital staff here said Monday.Dipo Saloko, 30, Indonesia's fourth-ranked Flyweight, died in the intensive care unit of the Indonesian Christian University hospital here on Sunday, a hospital...
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Brawl leaves 11 injured
Brawl leaves 11 injured CILACAP, Central Java: At least 11 people were seriously injured and 14 houses destroyed when about 1000 villagers from Karangsari and Karengkeniri subdistricts were involved in mass brawls, Banyumas police chief Superintendent Carel Risakotta disclosed on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Ancol programs during holidays
Ancol programs during holidays JAKARTA (JP): Marine recreational resort Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta is offering special programs for students during the current school holidays, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Newmont resumes operation as dispute with locals ends
Newmont resumes operation as dispute with locals ends JAKARTA (JP): Gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya said on Monday it had resumed operation, after local residents in a land dispute ended a week-long protest that blocked the company's mining site at the Ratatotok village in North...
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Mufflers from Purbalingga go national
Mufflers from Purbalingga go nationalBy Agus Maryono PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): Pesayangan, a hamlet in Purbalingga Lor village, Purbalingga subdistrict, Purbalingga regency, is well-known among the Banyumas people as an automobile exhaust pipe and muffler production center.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Bank Panin ups reserves
Bank Panin ups reserves JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Panin reported a pretax and reserves profit of Rp 489 billion (US$56.86 million) in 1999, but will not pay a dividend.The management said at a recent shareholders meeting it had to increase the bank's reserves for productive assets by Rp...
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Party backing Anwar fights for survival
Party backing Anwar fights for survivalBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's Parti Keadilan Nasional, the standard-bearer of jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim, is reeling from dissent a year after its creation.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Hopes dim for ship passengers to survive
Hopes dim for ship passengers to survive JAKARTA (JP): Hopes dim for the survival of 480 passengers of the missing Cahaya Bahari ferry although the search has been extended to one more week, a rescue official said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Questioning legislators
Questioning legislators There is actually nothing strange in the possibility that several members of the People's Consultative Assembly and House of Representatives will face questioning. In the eyes of the law, all people, without regard to who the person is, are equal before the law.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 3, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 675 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 325 0 6,830,000 Alakasa Industrindo 550 -100 1,500 Alfa Retailindo 890...
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
145 companies placed on development board: JSX
145 companies placed on development board: JSX JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) placed on Monday 145 listed companies, including major player Astra International, on the second-class development board after they failed to meet tougher new conditions required to be on the main board.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Police personnel being trained for presidential guard
Police personnel being trained for presidential guard JAKARTA (JP): The National Police announced on Monday that some 200 police personnel had been undergoing training since last month to become members of the newly established presidential security guard.Sr. Supt.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Police to introduce brand-new insignia
Police to introduce brand-new insignia JAKARTA (JP): Just three days after introducing the use of new rank terminology, the National Police announced on Monday their plan to change the corps insignia starting from January 2001.Head of general information unit at the National Police Headquarters, Sr.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
20 nations compete in Indonesia Open
20 nations compete in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Twenty countries, including China and South Korea, have confirmed their participation in the Sanyo Indonesia Open Badminton Championships to be held this month.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Bandung ITB holds art festival
Bandung ITB holds art festival BANDUNG (JP): Several types of traditional art, along with modern and contemporary art, will be highlighted at the Bandung Technology Institute's (ITB) Pasar Seni (art festival) 2000.
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
Gus Dur's claim could backfire, observers say
Gus Dur's claim could backfire, observers say JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's claim that many of Indonesia's violent conflicts could be traced to members of the House of Representatives or the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) could backfire and cost him political support, observers...
Tue, 04 Jul 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Sports 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Performance 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Job Opportunities 5:30 News (in English) 6:00 Sports 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00...
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Government to maintain fuel subsidy scheme
Government to maintain fuel subsidy scheme JAKARTA (JP): The government will maintain its latest fuel subsidy scheme which will channel direct cash aid to poor families once it raises fuel prices in October, this year.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Indonesia needs pension system reform
Indonesia needs pension system reformBy Stanislav Velinov This is the first of two articles on Indonesia's pension system. HONG KONG: As the Indonesian government begins to streamline the use of pension funds in many departments and institutions, it is perhaps the right time to learn a lesson on...
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Ananda finishes 20th in France
Ananda finishes 20th in France JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian driver Ananda Mikola only finished in 20th position at the FIA Formula 3000 sixth leg at the Magny Cours circuit, France, on Saturday.In the first of 49 lap, Ananda, who started in the 26th place, managed to overtake to reach the 24th position...
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Australian Embassy taken to task
Australian Embassy taken to taskFrom Media IndonesiaI am really exasperated with the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. I have applied for a visa to visit Australia four times and all of these applications were rejected. As a matter of fact, before these rejections I had visited Australia six times.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Local IT-based firms secure partnerships
Local IT-based firms secure partnerships JAKARTA (JP): Some local telecoms and IT-based companies have secured strategic alliances with their foreign counterparts during the Indonesian International Telecommunications, Media & Information Technology (IITELMIT) 2000 show, which ended on Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
MPs may seek Cabinet reshuffle
MPs may seek Cabinet reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): Despite the interpellation motion filed against him and the fact that he has been under constant criticism recently, legislators said here on Saturday that it is unlikely President Abdurrahman Wahid will be booted out of office during the August general...
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Eleven passengers of missing ferry found
Eleven passengers of missing ferry found JAKARTA (JP): The first 11 from hundreds of passengers of the missing Cahaya Bahari ferry were found stranded on a remote island in North Sulawesi on Sunday morning, a rescue official said.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Garuda must show professionalism
Garuda must show professionalism Having had my handbag (including a Bali-Jakarta return ticket) stolen after a dinner party in Jakarta recently, I called my travel agent in Bali and reported the stolen ticket, then reported the theft to the police in Pejompongan -- all within eight hours.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Two ex-Army colonels nabbed over fake money
Two ex-Army colonels nabbed over fake money JAKARTA (JP): Jatinegara Police officers apprehended two retired Army officers and three civilians for distributing counterfeit money following a three-day investigation, an officer said on Saturday.East Jakarta Police chief Col.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Internal factors can derail ASEAN growth
Internal factors can derail ASEAN growth SINGAPORE (AFP): Although the engines of Southeast Asian economies will continue to power ahead in the second half of the year, driven by strong intra-regional trade, domestic political uncertainties could nonetheless derail growth, economists have warned.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sculpture, Sketch Exhibition: Dua Perintis at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya no. 1 blok B 13-14, Central Jakarta (Phone: 6299660), Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until July 9.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Sport enthusiasts surprised by camels
Sport enthusiasts surprised by camels JAKARTA (JP): Scores of regular sports enthusiasts who utilize the deserted major thoroughfare of Jl. Thamrin for morning exercises on weekends saw a definitely different scene on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Govt issues bonds to recapitalize Danamon, BNI
Govt issues bonds to recapitalize Danamon, BNI JAKARTA (JP): The government issued on Friday bonds worth Rp 60.66 trillion (US$6.97 billion) to finance the second recapitalization of publicly listed Bank Danamon and Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Human rights violation
Human rights violation I am Onno W. Purbo, the husband of Nurlina N. Purbo. Hereby I wish to report an abuse of human rights involving my wife Nurlina by the Natural Resources Management (NRM) Program, funded by USAID.My wife was dismissed before her contract ended on Sept.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
RP planes bomb main rebel base: Guerrillas
RP planes bomb main rebel base: Guerrillas MANILA (Reuters): Philippine warplanes on Sunday bombed the biggest Moslem rebel base on the southern island of Mindanao in what could be the start of a fullscale military assault, a guerrilla officer said.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Upward trend in price of shares to continue
Upward trend in price of shares to continue JAKARTA (JP): The upward trend in the price of shares on the local stock market will likely continue this week following reports on the improvement of the country's economic fundamentals, securities analysts said.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Four held for faking Mahathir's signature
Four held for faking Mahathir's signature KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police have arrested four men who faked documents and forged the signature of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to bring in thousands of illegal foreign workers, a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Linux: Is it suitable for your desktop?
Linux: Is it suitable for your desktop?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Last April, a reader, who is a lawyer by training, sent me an e-mail asking me why I never touched on Linux in my column."If big companies, many of them Fortune 500's, are willing to rely on Linux, it must be the proof of the...
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Snack leaves 215 poisoned
Snack leaves 215 poisoned BANDUNG: As many as 215 people suffered headaches and serious digestion problems after eating snacks at the farewell party of students of the Cimanggung state junior high school in Sumedang, some 40 kilometers northeast of here on Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Trouble at Columbia
Trouble at ColumbiaFrom RepublikaThe VCD player I bought at Columbia Cilandak (Cahaya) on Jl. KKO, South Jakarta, in March 2000 broke down early in May. It was still under warranty so I went to the shop to file my claim. Columbia's service turned out to be disappointing and unprofessional.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
TNI should cut its businesses
TNI should cut its businesses The following is an excerpt from an interview with Revrisond Baswir, an expert on political economy at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta. He shared his views on reforms in the Indonesian Military (TNI) with The Jakarta Post's Agus Asip Hasani last week.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
More train casualties found
More train casualties found PADANG, West Sumatra: Rescue workers discovered on Sunday one more casualty of a cargo train derailed last week in Lembah Awai district, Tanah Datar regency near here.The search and rescue team's information post in Padang Panjang identified the victim as Ridwan, 13, a...
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Kids rally against gambling
Kids rally against gambling BANDUNG (JP): Frustrated by the fact that ferocious demonstrations against gambling and prostitution were always left unheeded, an education activist here went to pupils for the job.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Water project planned for S'pore in Indonesia
Water project planned for S'pore in Indonesia SINGAPORE (AP): A U.S. $1.5 billion water project which would harness a water catchment 80 times the size of Singapore is tipped to go ahead in Indonesia's Riau province, a local newspaper reported Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Violence returns to Ambon despite emergency status
Violence returns to Ambon despite emergency status AMBON, Maluku (JP): At least one person died and four others were injured as open clashes erupted here over the weekend, shattering days of calm since the civil emergency status took effect on June 27.The incident broke out Saturday at around 1 p.m.
Mon, 03 Jul 2000
Seoul rejects Hyundai's new restructuring plan
Seoul rejects Hyundai's new restructuring plan SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's government has rejected a new restructuring plan by the giant Hyundai Group, urging it to abide by an earlier promise to spin off its automaking unit, officials said Saturday.