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Wed, 03 May 2000
Dong: Vietnam's Marxist mandarin
Dong: Vietnam's Marxist mandarin HANOI (AFP): Pham Van Dong, who has died aged 94, served as Vietnam's prime minister for more than 30 years and was one of the giants of the country's struggle for independence and reunification.
Wed, 03 May 2000
The paradox of freedom in Southeast Asia
The paradox of freedom in Southeast AsiaBy Lukas Luwarso UNITED NATIONS: Southeast Asia is a paradoxical region. Democratic, communist, feudalist and authoritarian states coexist and have come to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Wed, 03 May 2000
Temples real boost to the sale of handicrafts
Temples real boost to the sale of handicraftsBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): The popularity of the Borobudur and Prambanan Temples as tourist resorts have given a real boost to the sale of handicrafts in Yogyakarta and its neighboring areas.
Wed, 03 May 2000
ASEAN, China, Japan, S. Korea agree to boost ties
ASEAN, China, Japan, S. Korea agree to boost ties YANGON (Agencies): Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, Japan, and South Korea Tuesday agreed to strengthen broad economic cooperation in view of the huge potential for expanding trade and investment...
Wed, 03 May 2000
Choose truth, rather than a side
Choose truth, rather than a sideBy Mia Doornaert The Jakarta Post joins the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3 by looking at the media in areas of conflict and areas post-conflict. Two articles, one on page 4, the other on page 5 were distributed to the press by the advisory group on...
Wed, 03 May 2000
State enterprises' privatization plan unaltered: Rozy
State enterprises' privatization plan unaltered: Rozy JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Rozy Munir said on Tuesday his office's privatization program would go ahead as scheduled.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Rector vows to sue police over students' deaths
Rector vows to sue police over students' deaths MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Rector of Nomensen Christian University Ericson Simarmata is planning to sue the North Sumatra Police chief for a fatal clash on campus on Monday.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Swedish mission in town
Swedish mission in town JAKARTA (JP): A Swedish business mission organized by the International Council of Swedish Industry is in Indonesia to explore business opportunities in the country.The delegation, led by Per Olofsson, the minister for Swedish Industrial Confederation, will meet with...
Wed, 03 May 2000
Islamic school opens amid controversy
Islamic school opens amid controversy BANDUNG: Mayor Aa Tarmana officially opened on Tuesday a new Islamic boarding school (pesantren) built on the notorious Saritem red-light district complex, despite ongoing controversy.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Mideastern states join RI investment forum
Mideastern states join RI investment forum JAKARTA (JP): Businesspeople from eight Middle Eastern countries and three Asian ones are currently in town attending a government-sponsored investment forum.Jack S.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Private parking operators told to comply with rules
Private parking operators told to comply with rules JAKARTA (JP): City administration will start on Wednesday a one-month campaign to persuade privately-run parking operators to comply with all city regulations regarding parking fees and business licenses, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Abdurrahman's trial balloon?
Abdurrahman's trial balloon? In a recent interview with Sydney Morning Herald correspondent David Jenkins, published on the Internet, President Abdurrahman Wahid said he was contemplating resigning in September. Up to the past weekend no one has confirmed the report.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Firms told to make use of ADB loans
Firms told to make use of ADB loans JAKARTA (JP): Local companies should take advantage of the US$55.9 billion funds offered by the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) this year for the region, an official of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Travel by train is safe: Official
Travel by train is safe: Official JAKARTA (JP): An official at state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) assured the public on Tuesday that it was safe for commuters to use trains."We have urged our train dispatchers to ensure that there will be no trains speeding on single line tracks...
Wed, 03 May 2000
Govt cuts import duties
Govt cuts import duties JAKARTA (JP): The government has cut import tariffs of raw materials for the production of automotive components down to five percent from a range of between 10 and 20 percent.The Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday that the cut in the import tariffs, which was effective...
Wed, 03 May 2000
Residents want cheap recreational areas
Residents want cheap recreational areas JAKARTA (JP): City residents have voiced complaints over the limited number of inexpensive recreational sites available in the city, leaving them with few opportunities to enjoy long weekends.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Street children's money
Street children's money After reading the article Mean parents, local mafia ... in the April 26 edition of The Jakarta Post, I feel that the last paragraph gives a completely false impression of the financial status of the street children in the "Alang-alang" group which I look after.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Exxon halts activities in troubled Aceh
Exxon halts activities in troubled Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Giant American oil company Exxon-Oil, has temporarily halted exploration and administrative activities in Aceh due to rising concerns over security.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Astra Graphia pays dividend
Astra Graphia pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Astra Graphia, publicly listed diversified technology company, approved in an annual shareholders meeting here on Tuesday the management's proposal to pay a dividend of Rp 1 per share for the 1999 financial year.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Police scheduled to question Susilo as witness
Police scheduled to question Susilo as witness JAKARTA (JP): National Police detectives are to question Minister of Mines and Energy Lt. Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday in connection with the July 27, 1996 unrest, an officer said on Tuesday.Quoting official police instruction No.
Wed, 03 May 2000
No Olympics athletes using illegal drugs: KONI
No Olympics athletes using illegal drugs: KONI JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council (KONI) vice chairman Arie Sudewo announced on Tuesday that no Olympic athletes had been using illegal drugs.He based his announcement on the results of physical and medical tests conducted by the council's sports...
Wed, 03 May 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 2, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,510.00 8,510.00Australian dollar 1 4,386.59 4,974.95Austrian schilling 1 500.20 567.11Belgian franc 1 170.62 193.45Brunei dollar 1 4,382.33 4,968.76Canadian dollar 1 5,079.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Asian currencies mostly lower on U.S. interest rates outlook
Asian currencies mostly lower on U.S. interest rates outlook SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly weaker late Tuesday as financial market participants continued to buy dollars on expectations of more aggressive interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Looted Chinese art sold back to China
Looted Chinese art sold back to China HONG KONG (AP): Defying Beijing's objections and local protests, auction house Sotheby's on Tuesday sold two 18th century Chinese antiques looted from a palace back to the Chinese for US$4.67 million.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Gus Dur's allegations
Gus Dur's allegations A week following the dismissal of yet another two ministers by President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) from his Cabinet, some questions remain unanswered. Will Gus Dur comply with the request for his ousted former assistants to retract his accusations that the motive behind the...
Wed, 03 May 2000
Students rally for support teachers' cause
Students rally for support teachers' cause JAKARTA (JP): Fears of nationwide teacher strikes to mark National Education Day on Tuesday were unfounded, but in some areas of the country students took to the streets on their teachers behalf.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 3, 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 3, 2000Performances * Concert: The Marvelous Sounds of China by Thai and Indonesian musicians at Balai Adika Balroom, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333), 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 3.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Shuttlers' physical regimen called into doubt
Shuttlers' physical regimen called into doubt JAKARTA (JP): A sports science expert said on Tuesday the six- week program for the country's top shuttlers to reach peak physical condition before the Thomas and Uber cups next week was too little, too late.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Miscommunication caused train collision: Police
Miscommunication caused train collision: Police TANGERANG (JP): Local police came to the conclusion on Tuesday that a train collision in which four people lost their lives on the previous day was caused by miscommunication between a dispatcher at Serpong Railway Station and the driver of the train...
Wed, 03 May 2000
Elephant exploitation (1)
Elephant exploitation (1) We always thought The Jakarta Post was a newspaper that understood matters related to environmental conservation as it has frequently published articles on natural preservation.
Wed, 03 May 2000
Vegetable seller tells of life of endless toil and trouble
Vegetable seller tells of life of endless toil and troubleBy A'an Suryana JAKARTA (JP): Many people refer to the capital as a magnet since it lures countless daring outsiders. These transmigrants, however, often end up struggling to realize their dreams of a better life.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Minister Mahadi to speak with archer Yana about rejoining team
Minister Mahadi to speak with archer Yana about rejoining team JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela, promised Monday to speak directly to women's archer Nurfitriyana Saiman Lantang and ask her to rejoin the national team in order to compete in the Olympic Games...
Tue, 02 May 2000
Gasoline drought affects Denpasar
Gasoline drought affects Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali: Gasoline supplies here returned to normal on Monday afternoon after two days of scarcity due to delivery problems.Most of the gas stations situated on the city's main streets were forced to cut their services over the last couple of days.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Lippo Land still books loss
Lippo Land still books loss JAKARTA (JP): Listed property developer PT Lippo Land Development said on Monday that it suffered a net loss of Rp 51.5 billion (about US$6.4 million) in 1999.Lippo Land's net loss per share narrowed to Rp 104 from Rp 974.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Talise Island: A lesson in stakeholders and sustainability
Talise Island: A lesson in stakeholders and sustainabilityBy Lisa Rogers JAKARTA (JP): There are plenty of buzzwords in the development world, few more potent than "stakeholders" and "sustainability". At its island site in North Sulawesi, Proyek Pesisir learned firsthand how hard it is to reach the...
Tue, 02 May 2000
Political situation 'still haunts rupiah'
Political situation 'still haunts rupiah' JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Monday the domestic political situation was still weighing on the exchange rate of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Soeharto's city arrest extended by 20 days
Soeharto's city arrest extended by 20 days JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office extended on Monday the city arrest of former president Soeharto by 20 days."A team will go to Soeharto's residence tomorrow (Tuesday) to hand him the notification of the city arrest extension," Attorney General...
Tue, 02 May 2000
New Indonesia, old style
New Indonesia, old style I feel that every Tuesday evening (at 21:30) my rights as a TV viewer are abused, because at that time all private TV stations are broadcasting the same talk show Indonesia Baru (New Indonesia).
Tue, 02 May 2000
Batam tax, misguided policy
Batam tax, misguided policy Your editorial on the subject of applying value added taxes and import duties in Batam (The Jakarta Post, April 20, 2000) was timely but misguided.The issue is creating a serious rift between Jakarta authorities and the residents of Batam, even including many Batam based...
Tue, 02 May 2000
Reports of athletes using illegal drugs worry KONI
Reports of athletes using illegal drugs worry KONI JAKARTA (JP): Reports of athletes involved in illegal drug use have worried the National Sports Council (KONI).In an effort to confirm that their athletes are clean, KONI will conduct urine tests prior to the Olympics in Sydney in September.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Understanding Gus Dur?
Understanding Gus Dur?From NeracaThe people must understand Gus Dur. Is it not the other way around? That is my question arising from the title of the recent seminar organized by The Jakarta Post. Arief Budiman and Mochtar Pabottingi were among the speakers on the occasion.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Two students shot dead in Medan
Two students shot dead in Medan JAKARTA (JP): A violent clash on Monday between student protesters and police in Medan, North Sumatra, claimed the life of at least two students and injured 17 others.Both victims were reportedly shot in the neck.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Army chief visits Jayapura, Ambon
Army chief visits Jayapura, Ambon JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Army chief of staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto arrived here on Monday for a two-day visit to the easternmost province.Acting governor Musiran, local military commander Maj. Gen. Alberth Inkiriwang, provincial police chief Brig. Gen. S.Y.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Pertamina to double profit this year
Pertamina to double profit this year JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Monday it expected to double its consolidated net profit this year to Rp 6.9 trillion (US$873 million) from Rp 3 trillion last year as a result of better operational efficiency.
Tue, 02 May 2000
Government vulnerable to new crony capitalism
Government vulnerable to new crony capitalism The government is being increasingly challenged to show results of the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism after the recent Cabinet reshuffle, says economist Hadi Soesastro of the Jakarta-based Centre for Strategic and International...
Tue, 02 May 2000
New Telkom management remains committed to KSO contracts
New Telkom management remains committed to KSO contracts JAKARTA (JP): The new management of the state-owned telecom company PT Telkom said on Monday that it remained committed to its contract agreement with multinational partners in the Joint Operation Scheme (KSO).
Tue, 02 May 2000
Time for Gus Dur to understand the people: Scholar
Time for Gus Dur to understand the people: Scholar YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is the time for President Abdurrahman Wahid to understand the people, a scholar said in a seminar here on Monday.Riswanda Imawan, a political observer at Gadjah Mada University, said in a discussion Understanding Gus Dur that...
Tue, 02 May 2000
RP targets Asia, Europe job markets
RP targets Asia, Europe job markets MANILA (AFP): The Philippines hopes to deploy more of its workers to Asia and Europe, Philippine Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said on Monday.Laguesma however stressed that this is only a temporary measure while the government looks for ways to generate...
Tue, 02 May 2000
Indonesia's forests disappearing by the day, experts reveal
Indonesia's forests disappearing by the day, experts revealBy Bernard Estrade BOGOR, Indonesia (AFP): Indonesia's forests are disappearing at a rate of 4,000 hectares, or 9,900 acres, a day and the government appears to be unable to do anything about it, experts said.
Tue, 02 May 2000
S'pore, Japan to train E. Timorese
S'pore, Japan to train E. Timorese SINGAPORE (AFP): Japan and Singapore agreed here on Monday to provide training to East Timor government officials and police as part of a joint technical assistance program for developing countries.