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Wed, 17 May 2000
'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo
'Poros Indonesia' members could be sacked: Theo JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) deputy chairman Theo Syafei threatened to dismiss party members who join splinter group "Poros Indonesia" and pursue policies contrary to the party.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Forkot demands release of three arrested friends
Forkot demands release of three arrested friends JAKARTA (JP): With dozens of teenage street children marching in front of them, some 200 members of the City Forum (Forkot) university students group rallied on Tuesday outside the Jakarta Police Headquarters in South Jakarta, demanding the release...
Wed, 17 May 2000
After Geneva, what next?
After Geneva, what next? It is obvious that many politicians in Jakarta are not content to let the ink dry on the joint understanding which the government signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva last week.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Hands-free means radiation-free?
Hands-free means radiation-free? JAKARTA (JP): The booming trade of mobile cellphone always sparks controversy. The latest issue over cellphones, which are now used by about one billion people, is whether hands-free kits also emit radiation to the brain.
Wed, 17 May 2000
GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts
GDP forecast by BPS too low: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts have unanimously disagreed with the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) over its extremely low 1.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2000.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Aceh: More challenges from Geneva
Aceh: More challenges from GenevaBy Aboeprijadi Santoso GENEVA (JP): It is a breathing space in what could become a long journey toward a final solution for Aceh. The agreement signed by the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva last Friday (May 12), marks President...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Telkomsel: providing new technology as it happens
Telkomsel: providing new technology as it happens Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications provider PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) has proven itself a leading operator since its establishment five years ago, with a market share of 47 percent nationwide.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Money puts legislation program on hold
Money puts legislation program on hold JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is now exercising its political function far better than its predecessors, but it fares little better when it comes to its legislation program -- because of a lack of money.
Wed, 17 May 2000
JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final
JAPFA meets Bali Jeff in league final JAKARTA (JP): JAPFA chess team will face Bali Jeff on Wednesday in the final of the Indonesian Chess League 2000 at the Novotel, Surabaya.JAPFA, who hired Grand Master (GM) Alex Wojkiewicz of Poland and GM Darryl Johansen of Australia for this event, narrowly...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Performances* Concerts, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333): Midas Ensemble by Clara de Vries, Gerard Zuyderhoff, Steven Faber, 7:30 p.m., May 19. Quirine Viersen, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 29.
Wed, 17 May 2000
PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter
PDI-P faces lawsuit after assault on reporter BANDUNG (JP): Pikiran Rakyat daily plans to file a lawsuit against the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Purwakarta on Monday after an internal dispute between party members led to an assault on a reporter.Chief editor H. AM.
Wed, 17 May 2000
The World Bank in Indonesia: What else to be done?
The World Bank in Indonesia: What else to be done? This is the second of two articles based on a presentation by Indonesia's World Bank Country Director, Mark Baird, at a seminar on Indonesia's recovery held by the Kapital business tabloid in Jakarta on May 11.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Asian currencies mostly lower ahead of likely U.S. rate hike
Asian currencies mostly lower ahead of likely U.S. rate hike SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly lower late Tuesday in quiet trade ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve.The Indonesian rupiah was slightly weaker, but well above its intraday low.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare
Army to raise money to improve soldiers' welfare JAKARTA (JP): Internal reforms now underway will allow the Army to raise trust funds for use in improving the welfare of its personnel, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Cable Modem: New media to surf Internet world
Cable Modem: New media to surf Internet world Perhaps the cable network is not well known in Indonesia, but a cable network with a background from CATV network is very popular in the United States and Europe to deliver high speed Internet access with cable modem.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan
Akbar dismisses DPA's first minister plan JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Akbar Tandjung dismissed the Supreme Advisory Council's proposal for the appointment of a first minister to assist the President on the grounds that it violated the 1945 Constitution and would only increase political instability...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence
Gus Dur enjoys breakfast at Mega's official residence JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid breakfasted at Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday in a clear attempt at refuting rumors of worsening relations with her.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Back to future: SE Asian stock collapse?
Back to future: SE Asian stock collapse?By Joshua Kurlantzick BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's stock exchange is rapidly falling through the floor, triggering fears in Southeast Asia that the region is heading towards another economic crisis, analysts said Monday.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Support for PKB?
Support for PKB?From PanjiStatements by President Abdurrahman Wahid published in various print media have confused me. Many of his statements are not in compliance with the 1945 Constitution and the state ideology of Pancasila.
Wed, 17 May 2000
It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e'
It is 'm' now, succeeding the existing profound 'e' JAKARTA (JP): One of my grand aunts enthusiastically showed me her new PC set, saying that she could now browse the Internet and "more importantly, I can send e-mails to my children and grandchildren and receive m-mails from them.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning
Dozens admitted to hospital for food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of participants of two training programs held at Bumi Karsa Hotel in South Jakarta and at least two staff members of the hotel were rushed to the hotel's clinic and nearby hospitals after suffering nausea and vomiting.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Kodak clarifies
Kodak clarifies I refer to Daripin Wongso's letter Not a pretty picture (The Jakarta Post, May 13, 2000). We would like to clarify certain points that were raised by the writer.MacIndo is the authorized distributor of Kodak digital cameras.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Fund raising
Fund raisingFrom Media IndonesiaOn Jl. Jembatan Besi II, Tambora, a mosque is being built. The construction of this mosque has been going on for a year or so. However, a shortage of funds has made the committee get its people to collect contributions from the community and from passersby by placing...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid
Victims of Bogor aftershock need aid BOGOR (JP): Officials revealed on Tuesday a shortfall in the amount of food aid for victims of a May 8 aftershock at Kampung Cileuksa Lebak, Jasinga district.Village chief Ade Ruhandi said the victims were supposed to receive five tons of rice, 100 kilograms of...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May. 16, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 725 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 350 -50 420,500 Alakasa Industrindo 1,000 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 -25...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Remember sweet old days at the Oen
Remember sweet old days at the OenBy Budi Sardjono MALANG, East Java (JP): A restaurant may be able to retain its original cuisine for one generation at the most, so the theory goes. As an additional note, this rule of thumb applies if the restaurant serves specialties that no other restaurant does.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates
Government to increase fixed-line and mobile phone rates JAKARTA (JP): The government will increase the rates of fixed- line and cellular telephone services by 21 percent and 41 percent respectively some time in June, to meet rising telecommunication costs.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Government not broker in islets lease plan
Government not broker in islets lease plan MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Minister of Maritime Exploration Sarwono Kusumaatmadja resisted on Tuesday the mounting criticism against the government's plan to lease islands to investors, saying his office would not act as a broker in the business.
Wed, 17 May 2000
IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent
IBRA draws up 10 financial groups as servicing agent JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted 10 groups of financial institutions as the servicing agent to help in restructuring Rp 5.42 trillion (US$634.66 million) in bank nonperforming loans (NPLs).
Wed, 17 May 2000
Police ask for more fund from city administration
Police ask for more fund from city administration JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi asked the city administration on Tuesday to increase the allocated budget for city police because the annual budget was too small to finance police operations and activities.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Excelcomindo Pratama (Pro-XL), a major cell-phone player
Excelcomindo Pratama (Pro-XL), a major cell-phone player Some people use their cellular phone occasionally, while others use theirs a lot. Whereas the communications requirements of large multinational corporations are perhaps even more diverse than an individual's.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah
Banks told to help boost ailing rupiah JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has instructed finance minister Bambang Sudibyo to ask state banks to buy rupiah in a bid to shore up the falling currency.Abdurrahman reiterated on Tuesday that the current weakening of the rupiah against the U.S.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semis
Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semisBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Defending champion Indonesia cruised into the final four after surprisingly overcoming favorite China 4-1 in the last round-robin yellow group of the Thomas Cup championships at Putra Indoor Stadium here on...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Independence Day to be marked in low-key style
Independence Day to be marked in low-key style JAKARTA (JP): The country's major national commemoration, Independence Day on Aug. 17, will not be marked by a lavish ceremony at Merdeka Palace this year to cut costs.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Laos inks sea deal with Vietnam
Laos inks sea deal with Vietnam HANOI (AFP): Landlocked Laos has signed an agreement with Vietnam to provide it with improved communications to the outside world through the central Vietnamese port of Vung Ang, the official VNA news agency said on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Chicken used to protest KKN
Chicken used to protest KKN DENPASAR (JP): Deputy head of Bali Prosecutor's Office Soediro was presented with a chicken by a group of demonstrators expressing displeasure at the office's slow investigations into corruption, collusion and corruption (KKN) in the province."I am sorry.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Telkom's net profit up in first quarter
Telkom's net profit up in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed domestic telecommunication provider PT Telkom Indonesia announced on Tuesday a consolidated net income of Rp 751.94 billion (US$94.22 billion) for the first quarter of this year.Telkom said the figure reflected an increase of 145.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 16, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,095.00 9,095.00Australian dollar 1 4,654.63 5,238.72Austrian schilling 1 533.93 600.15Belgian franc 1 182.13 204.72Brunei dollar 1 4,678.38 5,259.35Canadian dollar 1 5,444.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Militaristic civilians?
Militaristic civilians?From Media IndonesiaThe increasing demand that the task forces of political parties and mass organizations, which often imitate military behavior and carry military insignias, be dissolved is welcome news. The demand should be followed up.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Albright pledges aid to support Aceh peace pact
Albright pledges aid to support Aceh peace pact WASHINGTON (AFP): United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright hailed last week's accord between Indonesia and separatist rebels in Aceh, pledging U.S. humanitarian aid to support the pact.
Wed, 17 May 2000
KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs
KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has spelled out its stance concerning athletes who are caught taking illegal drugs to enhance their performance.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Computer snag may delay JFX trading
Computer snag may delay JFX trading JAKARTA (JP): A problem in the installation of a computer system might cause a delay in the operation of the country's first commodities futures operator, the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX).
Wed, 17 May 2000
Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again
Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again JAKARTA (JP): Business activities at Harco Glodok electronics center in West Jakarta stated to show signs of life on Tuesday amid fears of further rioting in the predominantly ethnic-Chinese business district.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit
Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit JAKARTA (JP): Gold and nickel mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) reported on Tuesday that its unaudited first quarter net profit increased to Rp 97.52 billion (about US$11.6 million), from Rp 36.39 billion in the same period last year.
Wed, 17 May 2000
New instant mushrooms sprouting up in stores
New instant mushrooms sprouting up in storesBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR (JP): Instant noodles are nothing new, but what about instant mushrooms? Hold onto your saucepan, as they are set to appear at a supermarket near you anytime now.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Prestasi ties up with Cisco
Prestasi ties up with Cisco SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): IPCO International Ltd. said on Tuesday PT Prestasi Cipta Pertiwi, the company it is in the process of acquiring, has signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Cisco Systems Indonesia, the Indonesian unit of Nasdaq-listed Cisco Systems Inc..
Wed, 17 May 2000
The new communications era we have to face
The new communications era we have to face Indonesia is one of the biggest country to enter into a new telecommunications era. We know that voice and data technology increases rapidly. Now, the speed of technology develops quicker than ever before.
Wed, 17 May 2000
RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: Manager
RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: ManagerBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian team manager Sumaryono urged shuttlers on Wednesday not to lower their standards in the semifinals against China in the Uber Cup Championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services
Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services JAKARTA (JP): State owned superintending company PT Sucofindo and ABX Logistics of Belgium agreed here on Tuesday to jointly provide transportation, logistics, warehousing and inspection and assessment services to Indonesian companies and their...
Tue, 16 May 2000
Balancing Asian elephant conservation with human interests
Balancing Asian elephant conservation with human interestsBy Charles Santiapillai JAKARTA (JP): It is difficult to imagine Asia without its elephants, for they are so much a part of its history, culture, religion, literature and mythology.