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Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Businessman reports graft in Supreme Court
Businessman reports graft in Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): The government-sanctioned National Ombudsman Council received on Thursday a complaint of corruption in the Supreme Court.Businessman Djohan Taniwidjaya lodged a complaint with the council alleging a substitute registrar at the Supreme Court...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Prosecutor's demand upsets court
Prosecutor's demand upsets court TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor's demand to sentence a South Korean national, the sole defendant in a murder case, to 18 months in jail sparked anger on Thursday in Tangerang District Court.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Oil-rich Dumai has new mayor
Oil-rich Dumai has new mayor DUMAI, Riau: Wan Syamsir Yus and Suarman AR were installed on Thursday as the mayor and deputy mayor of Dumai, home to an oil refinery serving oil giant Caltex.Riau governor Saleh Djasit called on the new officials during the swearing-in ceremony to develop the town...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, April 28, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, April 28, 2000Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition: Klein Plastiek, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 20.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Bacelius replaces Laksamana as chief of JITF
Bacelius replaces Laksamana as chief of JITF JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed Bacelius Ruru to head the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF), newly appointed State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Rozy Munir said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Indonesia joins trade displays in Japan, Singapore
Indonesia joins trade displays in Japan, Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian businessmen will join an international trade fair in Osaka, Japan. It will be held from April 29 to May 4 in order to promote local products on the Japanese market, the Ministry of Industry and Trade office said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
PT Newmont responds
PT Newmont responds The editorial page of The Jakarta Post has often been a forum for the debate of important issues involving the development of democracy in Indonesia. I believe that no issue is of more importance to the future of nation than the process of decentralization, and Donna Woodward,...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
One dead, three still missing in Ambon riot
One dead, three still missing in Ambon riot AMBON, Maluku (JP): A man was found dead with multiple stab wounds, while three others were still missing on Thursday following the latest sectarian conflict involving Christians and Muslims in Waihaong subdistrict here.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Abuse of prerogative
Abuse of prerogative The President has the prerogative right to appoint and dismiss members of his cabinet. In the political sense such a right can be easily abused. Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly Amien Rais reminded us the other day that the latest dismissal of two ministers in...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Asian antipiracy meet opens in Japan
Asian antipiracy meet opens in Japan TOKYO (AFP): Japan convened on Thursday the first ever conference to discuss collective measures against mounting attacks on ships in Asia by organized gangs of pirates.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Graft rumors swirl after reshuffle
Graft rumors swirl after reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): Legislators said after a closed-door consultative meeting that President Abdurrahman Wahid told them his decision to replace two economics ministers was due to their alleged involvement in corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Two taxi robbers mobbed to death
Two taxi robbers mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): Residents from Kedondong village in Mangun Jaya, Bekasi, fatally mobbed late on Wednesday evening two men from a gang of four who police say were attempting to rob a taxi driver.Bekasi Police chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Police checking IDs
Police checking IDs I am an Indian girl living and working in Jakarta with an oil company. The other night I went out with some of my friends. While the group was returning in a couple of taxis, we were stopped near the Hard Rock Cafe about 1:30 a.m.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Group in military garb storms police post, injures six
Group in military garb storms police post, injures six JAKARTA (JP): A group of some 30 men in military uniforms attacked on Thursday a traffic police post in Johar, Karawang, 45 kilometers east of here, and beat five of six on-duty officers and vandalized six motorbikes, a local police source said.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
'Congkokan', a Javanese centenarian ceremony
'Congkokan', a Javanese centenarian ceremonyBy Bambang M YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Javanese people were once known to strongly hold their centuries-old traditions. Yet, in the modern era, many think such traditions irrational with traditional ceremonies a waste of time and money.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Marine security system planned to stop poaching
Marine security system planned to stop poaching BANDUNG (JP): The government will require all commercial vessels bearing Indonesian flags weighing more than 2,000 dead weight tons to equip themselves with transponders next year in an attempt to curb illegal entry and poaching in the country's...
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Nine missing after RP boat hijack
Nine missing after RP boat hijack MANILA (AFP): Nine Filipino fishermen have been reported missing for almost two weeks after their boat was hijacked by unidentified armed men in the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, a Philippine military report said here on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Apr 2000
Police impostor nabbed in Denpasar
Police impostor nabbed in Denpasar DENPASAR, Bali: Local police arrested on Wednesday night a 21- year-old man from Praya in Central Lombok for pretending to be a policeman.The man, named by police as Lalu Fauzi, was employed at a fruit stall."We are still investigating the case.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Traditional drama at JIS
Traditional drama at JIS JAKARTA (JP): Students of the Jakarta International School are scheduled to perform an Indonesian traditional drama entitled Lakshagraha (Pandawa Obong) at their school compound for three consecutive days starting from Thursday evening, the school's intercultural director,...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Manila blames rebels for Sipadan abduction
Manila blames rebels for Sipadan abduction ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Members of a separatist group have brought 21 hostages abducted from a Malaysian resort to a southern Philippines stronghold and are reportedly seeking a two million dollar-plus ransom, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Most Asian currencies close lower, rupiah still suffering
Most Asian currencies close lower, rupiah still suffering SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies weakened against the U.S. dollar in regional trading hours Wednesday with the Indonesian rupiah bearing the brunt of the decline.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Sutiyoso 'invited' in July 27 probe
Sutiyoso 'invited' in July 27 probe JAKARTA (JP): The National Police has issued what they term an "invitation" to three former retired military generals to answer questioning as witnesses in connection with the forcible takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27,...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Japan foreign minister to visit Indonesia
Japan foreign minister to visit Indonesia TOKYO (DPA): Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono said on Tuesday he will visit Indonesia as part of his three-nation five- day trip starting on Friday.The overseas visit will also take Kono to Singapore and the former Indonesian province East Timor.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Sulawesi students stage rally, renew demand for independence
Sulawesi students stage rally, renew demand for independence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Street rallies by disgruntled students protesting the dismissal of Minister of Industry and Trade Yusuf Kalla here started Wednesday off with a renewed threat to break away from the republic.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Seizure of Soeharto assets to begin soon
Seizure of Soeharto assets to begin soon JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday it would begin the seizure of assets related to former president Soeharto's corruption charges in the coming few days.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Bribery allegation hits judge candidate Teguh
Bribery allegation hits judge candidate Teguh JAKARTA (JP): Teguh Samudra, one of 10 independent ad hoc judges proposed by the government for the Jakarta Commercial Court, was allegedly involved in a Rp 2 billion (US$250,000) court bribery involving a civil dispute occurring in 1998, according to a...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Property sector 'on road to recovery'
Property sector 'on road to recovery' JAKARTA (JP): The property sector, especially housing, will recover to its precrisis level next year as sales this year are predicted to double from 1999, leading property developer Ciputra said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Police shoot two in Merauke spat
Police shoot two in Merauke spat MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: A street quarrel between two policemen and two civilians here on Monday resulted in the shooting of the latter.Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. SY Wenas confirmed the shooting on Wednesday, saying it was due to a misunderstanding.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
RI in throes of fragile recovery
RI in throes of fragile recovery BANGKOK (AP): Indonesia is showing signs of a fragile recovery after three years of economic and political turmoil, but it will take years for the debt-ridden finance sector to be restored to health, the Asian Development Bank reported Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Rudy Ramli agrees to drop lawsuit
Rudy Ramli agrees to drop lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Former controlling owner and president of Bank Bali Rudy Ramli agreed on Wednesday to drop his lawsuit against the central bank and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Government urged to stop interventionist approach
Government urged to stop interventionist approach JAKARTA (JP): The government should stop intervening in the formation of partnerships between small and medium-sized enterprises and large companies, according to a survey.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Barbie pieces worth Rp 5.2b reported stolen
Barbie pieces worth Rp 5.2b reported stolen JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives are investigating the theft of Barbie doll parts from PT Mattel Indonesia's factory in Cikarang, Bekasi.According to a police source, it is suspected some Rp 5.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
The power of Men Brayut's legacy remains in Bali
The power of Men Brayut's legacy remains in BaliBy Leslie Dwyer DENPASAR, Bali (JP):As fact-finding commissions and special investigations work to uncover the truth behind the past 35 years of Indonesian history, numerous crimes are being brought to light.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Action against unregistered vendors postponed
Action against unregistered vendors postponed JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration has delayed taking firm action against 120,000 unregistered street vendors operating in the capital on humanitarian grounds and will wait until the recovery of the country's economy, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
FINA to lift ban on two swimmers
FINA to lift ban on two swimmers LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP): World swimming's governing body said on Tuesday it is ready to lift the four-year suspensions given to two swimmers who tested positive for nandrolone, citing new evidence that the steroid could have been present in meat they consumed.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
S'pore to reward nicotine quitters
S'pore to reward nicotine quitters SINGAPORE (AFP): A year after launching a visually shocking campaign featuring blood clots in the brain and fatty heart deposits, Singapore is switching to incentives to get its population to quit smoking.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Navratilova in women's doubles
Navratilova in women's doubles LOS ANGELES, California (AP): Martina Navratilova, retired from competitive for almost five and a half years, will enter the women's doubles draw at Wimbledon, her spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Wheels of justice turn slowly -- if at all -- in Polish courts
Wheels of justice turn slowly -- if at all -- in Polish courtsBy Magdalena Kulig WARSAW (AP): Poland's chronic inability to give suspects speedy trials turned into a blessing for five archivists charged with destroying secret-police records from the communist era.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
School up in arms about regiment
School up in arms about regiment SEMARANG, Central Java: About 500 students from Walisongo State Academy for Islamic Studies (IAIN) rallied at the provincial legislature on Wednesday to demand the expulsion of student paramilitary regiments (Menwa) from campuses.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 27, 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 27, 2000Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by Ni Made Suciarmi, Seniwati Showspace, Jl Raya Ubud, April 28. * Painting Exhibition, Seni Lukis Kaca Nagasepaka, Buleleng, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Blues eliminated from Western Conference series
Blues eliminated from Western Conference series ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AP): All the St. Louis Blues has for its 114-point regular-season championship is a worthless trophy.Steve Shields rebounded from a shaky Game 6 with 21 saves as the San Jose Sharks tightened up on defense to eliminate the Blues...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 26, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,525.00 8,525.00Australian dollar 1 4,420.19 5,011.85Austrian schilling 1 502.73 569.79Belgian franc 1 171.49 194.36Brunei dollar 1 4,407.80 4,996.48Canadian dollar 1 5,121.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Asia says Asia can wipe out poverty by 2025
Asia says Asia can wipe out poverty by 2025 BANGKOK (AFP): Poverty in Asia should largely be eradicated by 2025 as economic growth transforms the lives of the 900 million people who now survive on less a dollar a day, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Politics affect art and tourism sectors in Bali
Politics affect art and tourism sectors in BaliBy Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): In the tiny village of Peliatan, south of Ubud, Bali, a small artshop has recently been renovated. The gaudy paint and shiny ceramic tiles have been replaced with natural stone and mud-plastered walls in...
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Man injured in vehicle blast
Man injured in vehicle blast DENPASAR, Bali: A van carrying gasoline exploded here on Wednesday, severely injuring its driver.The vehicle, which was formerly used as public transportation vehicle, was transporting 25 plastic tanks containing 20 liters of gasoline each.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Alleged fraud at flying service company probed
Alleged fraud at flying service company probed JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives began an investigation on Wednesday into the alleged embezzlement of Rp 744 million (US$99,200) and $63,722 at aviation consultancy firm PT Aerospace Nusantara Service Center (ASC).
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Portugal to help preserve its heritage in Indonesia
Portugal to help preserve its heritage in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): In a move to improve Portuguese-Indonesian relations, Portuguese Ambassador Ana Gomes promised on Tuesday her government would assist with the preservation of its colonial heritage here.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Inco earning up 1st quarter increases
Inco earning up 1st quarter increases JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) announced on Wednesday unaudited net earnings of $18.1 million in the first quarter of 2000, or seven cents per share, compared to a loss of $2.1 million (one cent per share) a year earlier.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Teacher land hike in allowance, still short of demand
Teacher land hike in allowance, still short of demand JAKARTA (JP): The government has agreed to raise teachers' functional allowances by 100 percent, far below various demands made by protesting teachers.
Thu, 27 Apr 2000
Phony VCDs, CDs, CD-Roms seized
Phony VCDs, CDs, CD-Roms seized JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police detectives seized some 1 million counterfeit video compact discs (VCDs) and CDs in a raid on two houses on Jl. Dwiwarna in Kartini subdistrict, Sawah Besar, on Wednesday morning.Central Jakarta Police detectives chief Capt.