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Mon, 22 May 2000
Plant owners must build ties with locals
Plant owners must build ties with locals BOGOR (JP): Police officers urged factory owners on Friday to build better relationships with local residents to help avoid robberies from occurring at their premises.Chief of Bogor Police detectives Capt.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Low birthrate feared to bring disaster to Singapore
Low birthrate feared to bring disaster to SingaporeBy Rita A. Widiadana SINGAPORE (JP): When Susan Lee turned 38 last October, she and her husband James decided to start a family.Susan has a thriving career as a communications director at a multinational level and James is an event organizer at one...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Yogya gays in search of identity
Yogya gays in search of identityBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): "Yogyakarta is a haven for gays" read a banner put up for several days on the River Progo bridge, which leads to the city of Yogyakarta from Jl. Wates.
Sun, 21 May 2000
INDONUSA Esa Unggul: British education
INDONUSA Esa Unggul: British education As companies follow the global e-business paradigm, they are ever more seeking to recruit savvy, intelligent, business-led employees to help spearhead their organizations in this new electronic age of commerce.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guess What: Maj.Gen. Nurfaizi
Guess What: Maj.Gen. Nurfaizi Most city residents instantly learned of the May 13 rioting in the West Jakarta commercial district here via radio and TV news, in the comfort of their own home.Guess where Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen.
Sun, 21 May 2000
China, Indonesia both confident of Thomas Cup
China, Indonesia both confident of Thomas CupBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia and China, the two candidates for the Thomas Cup, both expressed confidence in winning Sunday's final at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guesswhat: Alwi Sihab
Guesswhat: Alwi Sihab As dangdut music filled the air in one of the rooms of the grand Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Sihab climbed onto the stage and danced joyfully to the tune.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fishermen worry over haze
Fishermen worry over haze KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Authorities have so far denied reports of a growing haze, but many Malaysian fishermen refuse to risk their lives and are staying ashore, news reports said Saturday.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fresh rallies staged against Soeharto
Fresh rallies staged against Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Ahead of the second anniversary of Soeharto's resignation, which falls on Sunday, a group of some 300 anti- Soeharto protesters attempted on Saturday to break through the cordon of a troop of some 50 riot police to reach the former president's...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Arts Agenda
Arts AgendaDrawing Exhibition by Arahmaiani at Galeri Lontar (Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl Utan Kayu No.68H, East Jakarta, phone: 021-8573388; fax: 021-8573387; E-mail: aldero @cbn.net.id, from May 19 (opening at 7.30 p.m.) through June 9. (Closed on holidays and Mondays.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Nine missing people found alive
Nine missing people found alive MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Nine people previously declared missing after massive flooding in West and Central Malaka districts on Tuesday have been found safe.East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Yohanes Pake Pani said on Saturday the nine people had been found...
Sun, 21 May 2000
'Erin Brockovich' -- essentially the triumph of the underdog
'Erin Brockovich' -- essentially the triumph of the underdogBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): She may not seem like a role model: a twice- divorced woman with three young children, no permanent job and no college degree, a nastier attitude than your neighbor's pet rottweiler and an outrageous taste...
Sun, 21 May 2000
KL envoys meet rebel leaders
KL envoys meet rebel leaders KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia said on Saturday its diplomats met for the first time with leaders of rebels holding 21 mostly foreign hostages in the southern Philippines, but called their demands "vague".
Sun, 21 May 2000
'Hello Mister, I love you...'
'Hello Mister, I love you...' JAKARTA (JP): Taking a stroll through a shopping area is not always pleasurable. On the contrary, for me, as an expatriate woman, it never goes smoothly; there is always the disturbance of some male rudely whistling between his teeth to get my attention, or the...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Kostrad commander apologizes to Acehnese
Kostrad commander apologizes to Acehnese JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserves Commander (Kostrad) Lt. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah apologized to the Acehnese on Saturday for his troops' involvement in last year's mass killings in the province.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Gus Dur turns to the 'silent majority'
Gus Dur turns to the 'silent majority' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid went over the heads of the country's politicians on Saturday and turned directly to the public for support over his proposal to lift a 34-year-old ban against communism in Indonesia.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Models live between catwalk and reality
Models live between catwalk and realityBy Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): "Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mambo No. 5!" The latest preferred fashion music blasts in the chilly air outside the Louvre Dome. Bright spotlights and lasers flash from one model to another; reflected on their glowing,...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Baki's guitars hit the right note
Baki's guitars hit the right noteText and photos by Ali Budiman SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Guitars have created jobs in the village of Baki.It's not because the people are talented musicians, even though there is a Senin Kemis keroncong music group in the village.They do not play guitars in Baki.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Artist depicts series of tragedies through his art
Artist depicts series of tragedies through his artBy Ipong Purnama Sidhi JAKARTA (JP): An artist usually expresses his emotions through his work. The artist Sunaryo reveals his anguish and anger regarding the series of tragedies that have stricken Indonesia in his latest works.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Guess What: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Guess What: Arnold Schwarzenegger Arriving in China to promote the Special Olympics, Arnold Schwarzenegger did not shrink from politically explosive trade issues.With China negotiating World Trade Organization membership with the European Union and a contentious Chinese trade vote in the U.S.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Shanghai takes its place as a cosmopolitan city
Shanghai takes its place as a cosmopolitan city China was one of the first countries to recognize Indonesia's independence. The strong bilateral ties were cut in 1967 when Jakarta accused Beijing of backing an abortive communist coup in 1965, a charge China denies.
Sun, 21 May 2000
Malaysia seeks singles coach to boost players
Malaysia seeks singles coach to boost players KUALA LUMPUR (JP): In order to boost the Malaysian singles players' technical skills in international tournaments in the future, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is seeking an excellent coach.
Sun, 21 May 2000
15 foreign social workers to leave Ambon
15 foreign social workers to leave Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Fifteen foreign social workers aiding Ambon communal clash refugees are giving up their duties due to uncertain security in restive city of Ambon, which has seen more interreligious conflicts since Tuesday.
Sun, 21 May 2000
China retains Uber Cup title with leisure
China retains Uber Cup title with leisureBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The 12,000-seat Putra Indoor Stadium, in which only about 500 Chinese spectators were present, witnessed China's domination in the women's team badminton world championship by claiming the Uber Cup trophy for the...
Sun, 21 May 2000
Fishy, fishy, fishy... bring me luck!
Fishy, fishy, fishy... bring me luck!By Kafil Yamin BANDUNG (JP): The Chongs feel they have everything it takes to be a successful family. They run a corporation, own a luxurious mansion, fancy cars and five koi fish.Chong, 34, was interested in koi because of their variegated colors.
Sun, 21 May 2000
'RCTI' suffers Rp 1 billion deficit due to schedule change
'RCTI' suffers Rp 1 billion deficit due to schedule change KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia's privately owned RCTI station suffered a Rp 1 billion (US$111,110) deficit due to a change in the semifinals and final schedule of the Thomas and Uber Cup Championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Eddie Hara bares his soul and mind in new exhibition
Eddie Hara bares his soul and mind in new exhibitionBy Susi Andrini YOGYAKARTA (JP): Painting mirrors its creator's soul and mind. It is true of the works of Eddie Hara currently on show at Bentara Budaya in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Discord in economic team continues
Discord in economic team continues Economists stand by exasperatedly as political interests keep overshadowing steps to recovery, says economist Arif Arryman. He recently spoke to The Jakarta Post during a meeting among former fellow student activists in Yoygakarta.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Antique Batik Exhibition at ICAC House, Jl. BonaVista Raya, Lebak Bulus, Jakarta (Phone: 75816710 - 14), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 27. ICAC coffee morning, Batik on Wood Art presentation, demonstration, exhibition and sales, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 25.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Tailors and maid named suspects in violent rape
Tailors and maid named suspects in violent rape JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives have arrested two tailors and a cleaner over the violent rape and murder of a 24-year-old woman on Tuesday last week at her rented room in Setiabudi, an officer said on Friday.South Jakarta Police chief Lt.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Government policies ignore poor children
Government policies ignore poor children MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The government of President Abdurrahman Wahid has yet to side with the children of poor families, says a scholar.Abdul Razak Taha, head of the center for food, nutrition and health study at Hasanuddin University said on...
Sat, 20 May 2000
Police arrest two for possession of Rp 55.7m fake money
Police arrest two for possession of Rp 55.7m fake money JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives arrested two men at a money changer in Blok M area of Kebayoran Baru on Thursday for possession of fake Rp 50,000 banknotes valued at Rp 25.7 million (US$3,000).
Sat, 20 May 2000
OPM supporters greet Megawati in Jayawijaya
OPM supporters greet Megawati in Jayawijaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): About 10,000 supporters of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) thronged Wamena Airport in Jayawijaya regency, Irian Jaya, shortly before Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's departure to Jayapura on Friday afternoon.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Myohdotcom to go public
Myohdotcom to go public JAKARTA (JP): Software developer PT Myohdotcom Indonesia Tbk will launch its initial public offering (IPO) next month to raise funds to finance its expansion.The company's chief commissioner Jaegopal Hutapea said here early this week that the company will sell between 150...
Sat, 20 May 2000
Wynne gets closer to Olympic wild card pass
Wynne gets closer to Olympic wild card pass JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia women's tennis hopeful Wynne Prakusya is getting closer to earning a wild card for a debut in the singles event of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in September.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 19, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,950.00 8,950.00Australian dollar 1 4,547.40 5,123.88Austrian schilling 1 516.74 582.06Belgian franc 1 176.26 198.55Brunei dollar 1 4,592.72 5,173.41Canadian dollar 1 5,299.
Sat, 20 May 2000
House members seek to question President
House members seek to question President JAKARTA (JP): Almost half of the 500 legislators in the House of Representatives have agreed to exercise their interpellation rights to question President Abdurrahman Wahid over his recent controversial policies.
Sat, 20 May 2000
PC sales may not reach target: Expert
PC sales may not reach target: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Sales of personal computers (PC) this year will likely fall short of the targeted 350,000 units, a computer expert said on Friday."Looking at the conditions (of the rupiah) these past two weeks, the target may not be reached," said IBM country...
Sat, 20 May 2000
Investigation into Texmaco scandal halted
Investigation into Texmaco scandal halted JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has halted an investigation into the high profile Texmaco Rp 9.6 trillion (US$1.15 billion) alleged loan scandal due to lack of evidence.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Australian analyst hails first minister proposal
Australian analyst hails first minister proposal YOGYAKARTA (JP): An Australian political observer, Herbert Feith, welcomed the idea voiced by the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) on appointing a first minister to help President Abdurrahman Wahid improve the performance of his Cabinet.
Sat, 20 May 2000
I am ready to run for 2004 presidency: Amien
I am ready to run for 2004 presidency: Amien JAKARTA (JP): Outspoken chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais said on Friday that he was ready to run for the presidency in 2004.Amien, who is on a four-day visit to South Korea, was quoted by Antara as saying in Seoul that he...
Sat, 20 May 2000
KL firms allegedly involved in illegal timber trade
KL firms allegedly involved in illegal timber trade JAKARTA (JP): Timber companies and military personnel in Malaysia are allegedly involved in an illegal timber trade in Tarakan, East Kalimantan at the border between the eastern part of Kalimantan and the Malaysian state of Sabah, a senior...
Sat, 20 May 2000
National Awakening Day
National Awakening Day National Awakening Day may be the best occasion for each and every one of us to reflect on our positive and negative aspects as a member of society. This is particularly true for such an important national figure as Abdurrahman Wahid, as the country's No 1.
Sat, 20 May 2000
HSBC cuts Indonesia's growth forecast to 3.0 percent in 2000
HSBC cuts Indonesia's growth forecast to 3.0 percent in 2000 SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Economists at HSBC Ltd., worried about the country's slowing exports, have cut the bank's forecasts for Indonesia's economic growth to 3.0 percent for this year and 1.5 percent in 2001.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Soeharto case to be submitted to court
Soeharto case to be submitted to court JAKARTA (JP): Corruption charges against former president Soeharto will be filed in the court before expiration of the last extension of his city arrest status on Aug. 10 at the latest, Attorney General Marzuki Darusman announced on Friday.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Mass burials in East Nusa Tenggara as death toll rises
Mass burials in East Nusa Tenggara as death toll rises MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Breaking with local custom, East Nusa Tenggara authorities were forced on Friday to conduct a mass burial as the death toll due to floods in the region rose to 148.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Sony pledges to go all out to keep running its business
Sony pledges to go all out to keep running its business JAKARTA (JP): Electronic giant PT Sony Electronics Indonesia vows to go all out to keep running its business despite the ongoing massive strike by its workers since April 26, its executive said on Friday."We'll continue operating in Indonesia.
Sat, 20 May 2000
KL gets tough on publishers
KL gets tough on publishers KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia will introduce tougher penalties under a law which controls newspaper and magazine publishing, a minister said on Friday.The home ministry will also tighten conditions for new publishing permits to prevent abuse, Deputy Home Minister Chor...
Sat, 20 May 2000
Manila wins one against rebels
Manila wins one against rebels MANILA (AFP): Philippine Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado raised the country's flag over a war-torn highway and declared it cleared of occupying rebels in a show of triumph in the southern island of Mindanao.
Sat, 20 May 2000
Asian monies up late as dollar surge pauses
Asian monies up late as dollar surge pauses HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were higher against the U.S. dollar late Friday as the U.S. unit took a pause from its recent rise, the Philippine central bank hiked rates and Singapore's government released stronger-than-expected growth...