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Wed, 10 May 2000
Draft bill on regional autonomy under fire
Draft bill on regional autonomy under fire JAKARTA (JP): The government's draft regulation on regional autonomy sparked severe debate here on Tuesday as legislators and experts criticized its failure to delegate enough authority to the regions.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Golden Truly closes earlier than scheduled
Golden Truly closes earlier than scheduled JAKARTA (JP): PT Bima Nuansa Cempaka, the parent company of the Golden Truly department store chain, has closed its outlet on Jl. Fatmawati in South Jakarta some weeks earlier than a May 31 agreement.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Acehnese to hold mass prayer ahead of peace accord
Acehnese to hold mass prayer ahead of peace accord BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Classes will be suspended across strife-torn Aceh on Friday while students and teachers gather together for mass prayers ahead of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the government and the Free Aceh Movement...
Wed, 10 May 2000
Problems facing teachers greater than low pay alone
Problems facing teachers greater than low pay aloneBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The teachers' demand for a salary increase is only one aspect of a greater problem. Their grievance does not come only from their meager salaries, but from the loss of their professional dignity and social standing.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Bank consortium to help export-oriented firms
Bank consortium to help export-oriented firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Pandjaitan said on Tuesday the government planned to set up a consortium of two state and seven foreign banks to provide financing facilities for export-oriented firms.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Two RI players on top in JAPFA Open
Two RI players on top in JAPFA Open JAKARTA (JP): International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto and IM Cerdas Barus are two Indonesian chess players who stayed in the top position with 6 match points (MP) at the JAPFA International Open 2000 tournament in the Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, Bali.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Marsinah's death remembered
Marsinah's death remembered SURABAYA: About 100 activists from the Workers-People Society movement staged a drama in front of Brawijaya Military Command on Monday in commemoration of the murder of labor activist Marsinah.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Tutut sues 11 banks for loan delay
Tutut sues 11 banks for loan delay JAKARTA (JP): The eldest daughter of former president Soeharto Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, also known as Mbak Tutut, is demanding that 11 local banks pay her company US$55 million in compensation due to a delay in the disbursement of loans.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Police probe supermarket attack
Police probe supermarket attack JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives are investigating Monday's night attack on a supermarket in Kebayoran Lama allegedly by 50 military men.South Jakarta Police chief of detectives Maj.
Wed, 10 May 2000
RI boys team lose to Korea in NEC opener
RI boys team lose to Korea in NEC opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's under-16 tennis team lost to South Korea 1-2 in its opening group one match in the qualifying round in the Asia/Oceania zone of the NEC World Youth Cup on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
JSX told to provide more evidence on Lippo e-Net
JSX told to provide more evidence on Lippo e-Net JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has asked the management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to provide more evidence on alleged misleading information given by publicly listed PT Lippo e-Net.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Maskapai Reasuransi's profit down
Maskapai Reasuransi's profit down JAKARTA (JP): PT Maskapai Reasuransi Indonesia Tbk, a publicly listed reinsurance company, reported on Tuesday a 40 percent drop in net profits to Rp 2.75 billion (US$35,000) in 1999 from Rp 4.55 billion in 1998.Company president R.A.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Govt, Marubeni to split Chandra Asri 80%:20%
Govt, Marubeni to split Chandra Asri 80%:20% JAKARTA (Dow Jones): After long and tedious negotiations, the Indonesian government and Japan's Marubeni Corp. (J.MRB) have agreed in principle to split PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center's equity 80 percent: 20 percent, a government official said on...
Wed, 10 May 2000
Tangerang council fires speaker and deputies
Tangerang council fires speaker and deputies TANGERANG (JP): A plenary session held by 35 legislators of Tangerang Council on Monday dismissed speaker Gian Sugiharsono and three of his deputies following a mob attack at the council building two weeks ago.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Residents seek help
Residents seek help BANDUNG: Hundreds of Tenjolaut and Cikalong villagers went to the provincial legislature on Monday to protest alleged intimidation by state-owned tea plantation company PTPN VIII Panglejar in a land dispute.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Private parking lot operators balk at new rates
Private parking lot operators balk at new rates JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer for the Communication Forum for Private Parking Operators (FKPPS) insisted on Tuesday the group would sue the city if it held to a plan to seal private parking lots which did not comply with a new rate structure.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Indonesia yet to have democratic culture
Indonesia yet to have democratic cultureBy Cornelis Lay The following article is based on a paper presented at a conference on Europe, East Timor and Indonesia in Bogor on May 2, 2000. This is the first of two articles.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Traveling councillors told not to visit Israel
Traveling councillors told not to visit Israel JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker Edy Waluyo has instructed 12 members of Commission C for financial affairs, who are on an overseas trip financed by the city budget, to cancel their visit to Israel, a senior councillor said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Government wants jihad force to leave Maluku
Government wants jihad force to leave Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it wanted all Laskar Jihad (Jihad Force) Muslim group members to leave Maluku because their presence would only worsen the fragile situation in the riot-torn region.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Bank bailouts in Asia add to bond market woe
Bank bailouts in Asia add to bond market woe CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Dow Jones): Bank bailouts in Asia in the past few years have prompted an explosion of bond issuance, which threatens to compound the problem of underdeveloped debt market mechanisms, according to analysts and some government...
Wed, 10 May 2000
Military welcome Papuan rights body
Military welcome Papuan rights body JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The National Commission on Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) plan to open a branch office here has received support, including from military authorities.Irian Jaya Military commander Maj. Gen.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Twists of fate for Sukarno, Soeharto
Twists of fate for Sukarno, SoehartoFrom Media IndonesiaI refer to Media Indonesia's report on May 6 headlined Relatives continue to take care of former president Soeharto. I am prompted to make a short comment on the similarities and the differences in treatment of the country's first president,...
Wed, 10 May 2000
On signing of MOU
On signing of MOU The Indonesian government announced that on May 12 or May 13 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva.
Wed, 10 May 2000
At least 30,000 quake refugees badly treated
At least 30,000 quake refugees badly treated MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): At least 30,000 people rendered homeless by last week's earthquake in Central Sulawesi have insufficient food and water. Meanwhile, the death toll reached 46 on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Performances * Ensemble Concerts, at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333): Dutch musicians, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 10. Midas Ensemble by Clara de Vries, Gerard Zuyderhoff, Steven Faber, 7:30 p.m., May 19.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Prabowo suggests supervision of intelligence
Prabowo suggests supervision of intelligence JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. (ret) Prabowo Subianto made his first public appearance here in nearly two years, proclaiming he was back for good and suggesting that the legislature keep a close eye on intelligence operations to prevent their exploitation for...
Wed, 10 May 2000
C&C eyes more Astra shares
C&C eyes more Astra shares SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's Cycle & Carriage Ltd. confirmed Tuesday that it is in discussions with Lazard Fund Asia to buy a 4 percent stake, or 103 million shares, which Lazard holds in Indonesia's PT Astra International.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Soeharto had no intention of creating July 1996 unrest: Soeyono
Soeharto had no intention of creating July 1996 unrest: Soeyono JAKARTA (JP): Unlike other retired generals who have testified against former president Soeharto, former Armed Forces (ABRI) chief of general affairs Lt. Gen.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Cigarette makers defy regulation, activist says
Cigarette makers defy regulation, activist says JAKARTA (JP): Cigarette manufacturers remain defiant of government regulations enacted to curb the hazardous content of their products, a medical association activist said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Principal elects new chief
Principal elects new chief JAKARTA (JP): Principal Indonesia, a member of the Principal Financial Group, announced on Tuesday changes in its board of directors.The company said Jeffrey P. Newnam, who was previously vice president, was named president of the company, replacing F. Dough Rasmussen.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Tancho share issuance set
Tancho share issuance set JAKARTA (JP): PT Tancho Indonesia, a publicly listed producer of cosmetics, perfumes and plastic goods, plans a share issuance later this month to raise funds to finance the construction of a plastic package factory.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Sarwono sets terms for lease of Indonesian islets
Sarwono sets terms for lease of Indonesian islets JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors wishing to lease islets in Indonesian waters must comply with conservation standards and their businesses have to be community-based, Minister of Maritime Exploration Sarwono Kusumaatmaja said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 09, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 725 0 1,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 400 -25 715,000 Alakasa Industrindo 1,300 250 69,500 Alfa...
Wed, 10 May 2000
Criticism pours in over role of 'Banser'
Criticism pours in over role of 'Banser' JAKARTA (JP): The manner in which Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) civilian guards settled a dispute over an alleged slanderous report run by the Surabaya-based Jawa Pos daily has served a notice to the future of democracy in the country, observers warned on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
EU wins RP assurance on safety of hostages
EU wins RP assurance on safety of hostages MANILA (AFP): European Union envoy Javier Solana said on Tuesday he won a guarantee from President Joseph Estrada that the Philippines will seek a peaceful solution to a 16-day old international hostage crisis involving seven Europeans and 14 other...
Wed, 10 May 2000
UMNO may suffer same fate as Kuomintang: Mahathir
UMNO may suffer same fate as Kuomintang: Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's ruling party will suffer the fate or Taiwan's Kuomintang or India's Congress unless it heeds the "wake-up call" given by last November's general election, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 9, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,570.00 8,570.00Australian dollar 1 4,398.17 4,987.74Austrian schilling 1 493.30 558.78Belgian franc 1 168.27 190.61Brunei dollar 1 4,388.41 4,971.00Canadian dollar 1 5,068.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Petisi 50 group warns of New Order regime elements
Petisi 50 group warns of New Order regime elements JAKARTA (JP): After two decades of opposition, the Petisi 50 (Petition 50) group was unrelenting on Tuesday, marking its anniversary with a strong warning that allies of its old foes, the New Order regime, were still threatening democratization.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Qantas, BA have new boss
Qantas, BA have new boss JAKARTA (JP): Qantas and British Airways announced on Tuesday the appointment of John Campbell as new general manager to oversee the two airlines' joint operation in Indonesia.The airlines said Campbell previously served as general manager for Qantas' operations in...
Wed, 10 May 2000
A stable Indonesia vital for Southeast Asian security
A stable Indonesia vital for Southeast Asian securityBy Paul Dibb This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at an international conference recently held in Bogor, co-hosted by the Jakarta-based Research Institute for Peace and Democracy.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Denmark, China self-assured of Thomas Cup spot
Denmark, China self-assured of Thomas Cup spotBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Denmark and China are quietly confident of their chances of winning the Thomas and Uber Cup championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium here.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Bhinneka Sritex to question basketball body's sanction
Bhinneka Sritex to question basketball body's sanction JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) sanctioned Surakarta-based Bhinneka Sritex on Tuesday after it walked of court during a match against Aspac in the final of the A Mild Kobatama basketball tournament.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Mia Audina now a Dutch citizen, coach says
Mia Audina now a Dutch citizen, coach says KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian-born women's singles player Mia Audina became a Dutch citizen in early April, the Netherlands' head badminton coach said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Man killed by mob on ship
Man killed by mob on ship JAKARTA (JP): Angry passengers onboard the KM Bukit Siguntang mobbed a man to death on Tuesday after he was caught stabbing the ship's security guard two hours before it reached Tanjung Priok Port.A source at Tanjung Priok Police (KP3) identified the dead suspect as Tareka.
Wed, 10 May 2000
Marzuki to submit written testimony at 'Time' hearing
Marzuki to submit written testimony at 'Time' hearing JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman will give his written testimony in the hearing of a legal dispute between New York-based Time magazine and former president Soeharto next week, the magazine's lawyer said on Tuesday.
Tue, 09 May 2000
Rupiah's rebound will take time: BI governor
Rupiah's rebound will take time: BI governor CHIANG MAI, Thailand (Dow Jones): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin on Monday called on the government to better explain why two cabinet ministers were dismissed last month.
Tue, 09 May 2000
Healthy climate essential to economic recovery
Healthy climate essential to economic recovery Economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati, a member of the National Economic Council (DEN), talked to The Jakarta Post about obstacles hampering the country's economic recovery.
Tue, 09 May 2000
Bhakti intends to take over `SCTV'
Bhakti intends to take over `SCTV' JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bhakti Investama plans to take over ownership of private television station PT Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) from its other existing shareholders, a source has said.
Tue, 09 May 2000
Legislators seen to have low productivity
Legislators seen to have low productivity JAKARTA (JP): Despite being more democratically elected and rambunctious in its work, the current legislature is seen to be less qualified and productive than previous ones, a senior observer and politician has said.
Tue, 09 May 2000
Telkom eyes regional transponder market
Telkom eyes regional transponder market JAKARTA (JP): State-owned publicly listed company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) aims to control the domestic and Asian-Pacific market of transponder leases from the Telkom-1 satellite this year.