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Wed, 24 May 2000
U.S. business mission due here
U.S. business mission due here JAKARTA (JP): A 45-member business mission from the United States comprising hoteliers, bankers, media owners and garment makers will make a week-long visit to Indonesia starting on June 1 to look into trade and investment opportunities.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Denying education to women defies Islam
Denying education to women defies IslamBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The conclusion of an international seminar on women in Islam held here last month was that the secret to problems facing Muslim societies around the world lies in providing women with proper education.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Four more years sought for Zarina
Four more years sought for Zarina JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors in West Jakarta District Court on Tuesday wanted the panel of judges to sentence Zarina Mirafsur, still serving time in jail for a previous drug case, to four years in prison, plus a Rp 10 million (US$1,175) fine.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Loan syndication formed to help export companies
Loan syndication formed to help export companies JAKARTA (JP): Two state banks and at least seven foreign banks have agreed to establish a loan syndication to provide Rp 50 trillion (US$6 billion) in credit facilities for export-oriented firms.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Batik auction to help out bright but needy students
Batik auction to help out bright but needy studentsBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): Many a woman has lovingly caressed the soft fabric of her stole and proudly claimed it to be inherited from her mother or grandmother. After all, an heirloom means more than any price tag can.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Court set to decide on Soeharto vs 'Time' soon
Court set to decide on Soeharto vs 'Time' soon JAKARTA (JP): After a series of hearings, lawyers from both parties in the Soeharto versus Time case handed over their conclusions to the judges on Tuesday.Each of them stood by their previous positions.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Forgive Soeharto
Forgive Soeharto Nobody will deny that (former president) Soeharto caused a good deal of trouble for many people during the time he was in power. Nor will anyone deny that during those years he permitted certain people to benefit tremendously while inflicting immense hardship on others.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Focus on Medan's Godfather, his pals and victims
Focus on Medan's Godfather, his pals and victimsBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN (JP): His name is known across the Medan community, though it tends to be whispered. He keeps a low profile, yet his reach extends everywhere.
Wed, 24 May 2000
KPU official suspect in fraud case
KPU official suspect in fraud case JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the logistics bureau at the General Elections Commission (KPU) Achmad Latief has been declared a suspect in a malfeasance case which caused Rp 5 billion in losses to the government.Col.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Muslims fear new S'pore school rule
Muslims fear new S'pore school rule SINGAPORE (DPA): Muslims fear their Islamic schools will be penalized if the institutions fail to meet the Singapore government's minimum standards in English, mathematics and science, a professional body said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Aceh convict arrested for marijuana possession
Aceh convict arrested for marijuana possession BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): One of the 25 convicted murderers involved in last year's massive killings in West Aceh may have his jail sentence extended after he, along with a military police officer who escorted him to Iskandar Muda Airport, was found in...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Three-year jail term sought for Lt. Agus Isrok
Three-year jail term sought for Lt. Agus Isrok JAKARTA (JP): Military prosecutors demanded on Tuesday the Jakarta Military Court sentence defendant Army Second Lt. Agus Isrok to three years in jail for allegedly possessing and carrying narcotics and psychotropic substances.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Man's family calls on shamans
Man's family calls on shamans DENPASAR, Bali: The family of Eddy Erfan, the missing taxi driver whose vehicle was found abandoned three days ago, has enlisted the help of paranormals after a search proved fruitless.
Wed, 24 May 2000
No additional posts for Chinese party: Malaysia
No additional posts for Chinese party: Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday he would not increase the number of cabinet posts held by an influential Chinese party whose president is quitting his government.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Textile firms threaten to shut down
Textile firms threaten to shut down BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Some 200 textile companies in the West Java chapter of the Indonesian Textile Association (API) threatened on Tuesday to stop production if the electricity rate hike was not revised within a week.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Three killed as more violence erupts in Poso
Three killed as more violence erupts in Poso PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Three people were killed and 15 others injured while scores of houses were set ablaze in fierce clashes that erupted in the town of Poso on Tuesday.The three victims were identified as Sgt. Maj.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Census 2000 to reveal comprehensive data
Census 2000 to reveal comprehensive data JAKARTA (JP): Officials have pledged to conduct thorough data recording, including in strife-torn areas across the country, for the national population census which begins on June 1.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 24, 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 24, 2000Exhibition * Fine Arts Exhibition: Sisi-sisi Surabaya 2000, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10, until May 31.Performances * Concert: Quirine Viersen, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Exact Software Indonesia aims to double clients
Exact Software Indonesia aims to double clients JAKARTA (JP): Business software provider PT Exact Software Indonesia says it expects to double the number of its clients this year as the Indonesian middle market for enterprises resources planning software has largely been untapped.
Wed, 24 May 2000
New online service at JSX
New online service at JSX JAKARTA (JP): Information provider PT Selaras Universal launched on Tuesday its "Index Business Information Online" service to investors at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX).The service is transmitted through a television channel and includes stock price quotations, market...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Freeport agrees to cut production
Freeport agrees to cut production JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sonny Keraf said on Tuesday that giant gold and copper mining company PT Freeport Indonesia had agreed to cut its production following an incident at the Wanagong dumping site.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Military faces acute budget Problems: Juwono
Military faces acute budget Problems: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono said the Indonesian Military and National Police were finding it difficult to meet minimum performance standards required for maintaining security given the inadequate funds that have been allotted to...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Megawati to inaugurate National Games in June
Megawati to inaugurate National Games in June JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has appointed Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri to inaugurate the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya on June 19, State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Govt launches new farming concept
Govt launches new farming concept JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture M. Prakosa said on Tuesday the government had designed a new farming concept to help boost efficiency in the agricultural sector.Prakosa said that under the corporate farming concept, small farm areas of between 0.
Wed, 24 May 2000
27 houses razed in Kramat Sentiong
27 houses razed in Kramat Sentiong JAKARTA (JP): Fire razed 27 houses on Jl. Kramat Sentiong, Senen district in Central Jakarta on Tuesday morning, turning some 200 residents into homeless people.Senen district chief, Matin Salim, said the fire broke out at 10:30 a.m.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Wiranto resists blame on Timor chaos
Wiranto resists blame on Timor chaos JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto balked at the continued criticism against him saying here on Tuesday that he was only part of the larger infrastructure and that there were more senior officials overseeing the process in East...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Monday's economic meeting
Monday's economic meeting We somewhat worriedly expected a worsening economic management after President Abdurrahman Wahid decided last month to personally chair a weekly economic monitoring meeting on Mondays.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Parking: A lot of bother
Parking: A lot of botherFrom NeracaHotels provide parking facilities to their guests and visitors. There used to be no charge for parking. Later on, parking fees became necessary to finance the orderliness, supervision and comfort of the lots.Therefore, Gubernatorial Decree No.
Wed, 24 May 2000
RI eyes better ranking in swimming c'ships
RI eyes better ranking in swimming c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will make strong efforts to better its ranking at the 24th South East Asia (SEA) Age Group Swimming Championships in Bali, from May 26 to May 28, an official of the Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Breaking silence about AIDS vital to ending ignorance
Breaking silence about AIDS vital to ending ignoranceBy Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): "Time to speak out about AIDS in the spirit of friendship without prejudice." So reads the theme for Indonesia's participation in the 17th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, which was held last Sunday around...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Envoy vows to release Irawn from Myanmar
Envoy vows to release Irawn from Myanmar JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Ambassador to Myanmar Nasaruddin Mochtar Koro said on Tuesday that the embassy would do its best to help free a young Indonesian man arrested in Yangon for illegally installing and operating a communications system in his hotel room.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Lippo e-Net clarification not enough: MISI executive
Lippo e-Net clarification not enough: MISI executive JAKARTA (JP): PT Asuransi Lippo e-Net's clarification published in Tuesday's newspapers was pointless and gave no answer to the market confusion about the insurance company, according to the Indonesian Securities Investors' Society (MISI).
Wed, 24 May 2000
Police chief a celebrity?
Police chief a celebrity?From Rakyat MerdekaAs a common man longing for justice and law enforcement, I am often intrigued by the conduct displayed by government officials. Demonstrations still mark our days: people are protesting the political elite, members of which are busily jostling for top...
Wed, 24 May 2000
City told to act in exploring Seribu islands
City told to act in exploring Seribu islands JAKARTA (JP): The 104 islands grouped in the Seribu (Thousand) Islands in the Java Sea could be a gold mine of revenue for the city administration should the latter spend time exploring and monitoring the area, an official said.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Haridharma aims to defend title
Haridharma aims to defend title JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion local driver Haridharma Manoppo will defend his title in the third stage of the national Formula Asia championships on May 28 at Sentul circuit, near Bogor.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Anwar tries again to call Mahathir
Anwar tries again to call Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim made a new move on Tuesday in his legal battle to make Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad testify in his sodomy trial.
Wed, 24 May 2000
More companies launch new website services
More companies launch new website services JAKARTA (JP): Internet companies PT Mega Portal Media and PT Websolusi Com have launched website services to tap into the growing number of Internet users in the country.Mega Portal president Sony Sugama said here on Tuesday the company's www.portalkilat.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Speaking out against AIDS discrimination
Speaking out against AIDS discrimination JAKARTA (JP): Tonight, a candle is lit -- for you, for friends with shared feelings and for those who have already preceded us. These are the words from a poem titled Together Building Hope, written by Suzana Murni and recited from memory by Rachmawati from...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Govt mulling incentives to lure back foreign investors
Govt mulling incentives to lure back foreign investors JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is considering a package of incentives to attract badly needed foreign investment into the country, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Mela adds to list of dire stories of migrant workers
Mela adds to list of dire stories of migrant workers JAKARTA (JP): Mela Indahsari, 14, wanted to be a good daughter. Her only dream was to help her poor family by becoming a migrant worker.She saw no other alternative than to join her friends, who had been recruited by an agent of labor export...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Thousands swarm the streets to join Thomas Cup parade
Thousands swarm the streets to join Thomas Cup paradeBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Old and young people thronged the streets on Tuesday to join the euphoric celebration of the Thomas Cup victory.Mothers took their children to the streets while young girls with casual T-shirts and school uniforms...
Wed, 24 May 2000
Little support for lifting of communism ban
Little support for lifting of communism ban JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's intention to have a 34-year-old ban on communism revoked has failed to garner much support, with only the National Awakening Party (PKB) officially proposing that the issue be deliberated by the People's...
Wed, 24 May 2000
AWAIR Internasional set to fly
AWAIR Internasional set to fly JAKARTA (JP): AWAIR Internasional will take off as the first new scheduled airline company in the country since 1990 when it launches its Jakarta-Surabaya and Jakarta-Medan services next month.
Wed, 24 May 2000
One dead, dozens injured in latest Ambon violence
One dead, dozens injured in latest Ambon violence AMBON, Maluku (JP): Prospects of a lull in the prolonged violence remain slim after another clash rocked the town on Tuesday, leaving a civilian dead and dozens of others injured.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Govt in tug-of-war with labor exporters
Govt in tug-of-war with labor exporters JAKARTA (JP): As the controversy over the minimum capital for labor exporters rolls on, the director general for labor placement, Din Syamsuddin, asked on Tuesday that labor export firms incapable of complying with the rule to stop operating.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Families complain of eviction
Families complain of eviction KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Fifteen families from Buraen village have sent a letter to East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet Tallo, alleging they were intimidated into leaving their residences because the Air Force plans to construct a radar on the site.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 23, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,985.00 8,985.00Australian dollar 1 4,583.39 5,166.38Austrian schilling 1 524.82 591.19Belgian franc 1 179.02 201.66Brunei dollar 1 4,605.49 5,185.25Canadian dollar 1 5,324.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Nations invited to join drills
Nations invited to join drills PATTANI, Thailand (AFP): Thai, U.S. and Singaporean forces ended on Tuesday two weeks of military exercises focused on peacekeeping operations by inviting other nations to join the annual drill.
Wed, 24 May 2000
'Disguised' prostitution?
'Disguised' prostitution?From NeracaIn Semarang, Central Java, we now hear of the word ciblek, used in the phrase cewek cilik betah melek (young girls who like to stay up all night). The girls mostly linger about Simpang Lima and are feared to practice "disguised" prostitution.
Wed, 24 May 2000
Mother of raped baby demands death of rapist
Mother of raped baby demands death of rapist JAKARTA (JP): Housewife Salamah asked law enforcers on Tuesday to sentence the rapist of her 16-month-old daughter to death."That person must be sentenced to death ...