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Sat, 22 Apr 2000
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Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 20, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,430.00 8,430.00Australian dollar 1 4,430.51 5,031.02Austrian schilling 1 508.10 576.73Belgian franc 1 173.32 196.73Brunei dollar 1 4,378.06 4,970.23Canadian dollar 1 5,033.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
City Planning Agency chief to be queried over permits
City Planning Agency chief to be queried over permits JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's Commission D on public works, environment and development affairs will soon summon the head of the City Planning Agency, Ahmadin Ahmad, for issuing two different permits to construct a three-story shopping...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Investigators yet to find cause of RP crash
Investigators yet to find cause of RP crash MANILA (AP): Rescue teams have recovered the remains of 128 of the 131 people on board an Air Philippines jet which crashed on a resort island in the southern Philippines, the airline said on Friday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
On impeaching the president
On impeaching the presidentBy M. Fajrul Falaakh JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has been heavily criticized in recent weeks, especially for his idea to revoke a 24-year-old ban on communism.As the ban is sanctioned by the 1966 decree of the People's Consultative Assembly, it is not under...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Former forestry minister questioned over graft case
Former forestry minister questioned over graft case JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of forestry and plantations Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo was questioned on Thursday at the Attorney General's Office in connection with timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan's alleged corruption cases.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
S'pore key exports rise 17%
S'pore key exports rise 17% SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's key non-oil domestic exports rose 17.1 percent in March from a year ago to S$9.76 billion (US$5.74 billion), boosted by strong demand for selected telecom and non- electronic products, the government said Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
11 banks to help debt restructuring
11 banks to help debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has appointed 11 foreign and local banks to assist it in restructuring some Rp 6.7 trillion (US$875.82 million) in bank nonperforming loans, according to a senior executive of the agency.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
PT Dharma Samudra expects higher sales
PT Dharma Samudra expects higher sales JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries Tbk (DSFI), a seafood processing company, expects a sharp increase in sales this year due a projected surge in export orders, a company executive said on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Fans sign support for shuttlers
Fans sign support for shuttlers JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Care Society will collect signatures from badminton fans on Sunday at 6 a.m. at the ringroad outside Senayan Madya Stadium.A release from the society said people would sign two banners to help support shuttlers taking part in the Thomas...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
The unique side of city's old churches
The unique side of city's old churchesBy Ida Indawati Khouw In commemoration of the Easter Day on Apr. 23, the serial on old and protected buildings in Jakarta will be focused on old churches. This is the 35th item of a series of articles, published every Saturday in The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
National Library collection turning into dust: Dutch expert
National Library collection turning into dust: Dutch expert JAKARTA (JP): About 75 percent of the collections of old books and manuscripts at the National Library in Central Jakarta are in such bad condition that they need immediate restoration, a Dutch expert said on Tuesday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
First Lady visits Yogyakarta market
First Lady visits Yogyakarta market YOGYAKARTA (JP): As part of commemorations marking Kartini Day, First Lady Shinta Nuriyah Abdurrahman Wahid made an impromptu visit to Beringhardjo market in Yogyakarta on Friday to hold friendly dialogs with women vendors and coolies.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Indocement books profit
Indocement books profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cementmaker PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa announced on Friday a net consolidated income of Rp 523.4 billion (US$67 million) for 1999, a reversal from a net loss of Rp 634.1 billion the previous year.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Agape by Filipino artist Ramon J. Tongko Sr. at the lobby of The World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta (Phone: 5211320), until April 28.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Residents protest over compensation
Residents protest over compensation JAKARTA (JP): Thirty residents of North Koja district, North Jakarta, protested outside City Council on Thursday to demand higher compensation for their land, which was acquired in 1994 for the construction of a 375-hectare asphalt plot for freight containers.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
'Wayang suket': A hilarious contemporary art form
'Wayang suket': A hilarious contemporary art form JAKARTA (JP): A scene of simplicity predominated the stage. The hall at the Japanese Cultural Center was halved for the wayang suket (straw puppet) and for the audience.Pieces of straw were all over the stage.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Military prosecutors say Agus trial right thing to do
Military prosecutors say Agus trial right thing to do JAKARTA (JP): Military prosecutors defended on Thursday their right to prosecute Army Second Lt. Agus Isrok over his alleged possession and trafficking of drugs last August.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Indosat has new boss amid political parties' intervention
Indosat has new boss amid political parties' intervention JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed international telephone operator PT Indosat approved on Thursday the appointment of Hari Kartana as new company president amid reports of intervention by political parties.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Soldiers accused of extortion
Soldiers accused of extortion JAKARTA (JP): Logging companies in Sorong, Irian Jaya, have accused members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) of practicing extortion by using regional military commander Col. TH Sinambela's name, Antara reported on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo denies kidnapping allegations in Aceh
Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo denies kidnapping allegations in Aceh DENPASAR, Bali (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo strongly denied allegations that his men based in Aceh kidnapped innocent civilians as has been recently alleged by some families to the Commission for Missing Persons and...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Fist lady gives award to mother of missing activist
Fist lady gives award to mother of missing activist JAKARTA (JP): First Lady Sinta Nuriyah Abdurrahman Wahid honored the courage and sacrifice of women victims of political intrigue on Friday as she presented an award to Toeti Koto, the mother of missing Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Lawyer accuses police of coercion
Lawyer accuses police of coercion JAKARTA (JP): A lawyer recently lodged a complaint with Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi in connection with Tangerang Police detectives alleged use of threats to coerce five men into admitting to a crime they did not commit.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Karpov aims to win JAPFA Classic tour
Karpov aims to win JAPFA Classic tour DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Chess legend and former world champion Grand Master (GM) Anatoly Karpov aims to win the US$56,500 JAPFA Classic International Chess Tournament in Sanur, Bali, from April 22 to May 2.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Ban PKI, not communist ideology: Abdurrahman
Ban PKI, not communist ideology: Abdurrahman KLATEN, Central Java: President Abdurrahman Wahid rebuked criticism of his support for the revocation of MPRS Decree No. 25/1965, saying Communist political parties should be banned not the ideology."I need to put this in the correct perspective.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
KL tells U.S. not to interfere
KL tells U.S. not to interfere KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia told the United States on Friday that it had no right to interfere in the government's handling of weekend protests by supporters of ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim.U.S.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
FM Alwi Shihab arrives in Iran
FM Alwi Shihab arrives in Iran TEHRAN (AFP): Indonesia's foreign minister arrived here on Friday for talks aimed at securing Iran's participation in an upcoming meeting in Jakarta on investment in Indonesia, state radio reported.
Sat, 22 Apr 2000
Poetry, national trauma and dialog on democracy
Poetry, national trauma and dialog on democracyBy Garin Nugroho JAKARTA (JP): "After the collapse of the Berlin Wall, a domino-theory-based wave of turmoils and crises will appear in multicultural countries sustaining historical wounds as a result of authoritarian regimes.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
TNI begins to reassess its role, plans action
TNI begins to reassess its role, plans action JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) began on Wednesday a two-day leadership meeting focused on examining the military's new role in the wake of massive public demands to forgo its sociopolitical function.TNI chief Adm. Widodo A.S.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition by Ni Made Suciarmi, Seniwati Showspace, Jl Raya Ubud, until April 28.International Sport Event * The International Karate Tournament, in Sheraton-Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, April 21-23.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Regional IT spending to pass $100b by 2004
Regional IT spending to pass $100b by 2004 SINGAPORE (AFP): Information technology (IT) spending in the Asia-Pacific region except Japan is set to double in five years to over US$100 billion in 2004, IT research firm International Data Corp. (IDC) said Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Long-distance runner Supriati looks ahead to Sydney Games
Long-distance runner Supriati looks ahead to Sydney Games JAKARTA (JP): Despite a nagging injury, Indonesian women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono is aiming to qualify for the Olympic Games at the Chinese Taipei Open next month.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Painter Widayat hospitalized
Painter Widayat hospitalized YOGYAKARTA: Noted painter Widayat was admitted to the Bethesda Hospital here on Wednesday for a light stroke and a drop in glucose level.The 81-year-old artist was unconscious when he was rushed to the hospital from his residence in Magelang, some 40 kilometers north of...
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
No paper
No paper In observance of Good Friday, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Wrangle over Batam tax
Wrangle over Batam tax Opposition by local residents and foreign investors to the Indonesian government's decision to impose value added tax (VAT) and luxury sales tax on Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands near Singapore is another example of how bad timing and inadequate planning can undermine a...
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Businessman found dead in Thousand Islands
Businessman found dead in Thousand Islands JAKARTA (JP): Officers of the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) Police subprecinct off the North Jakarta coast excavated the body of a business executive from a graveyard at the remote island of Pulau Tikus on Wednesday, a policeman said.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Ahmad Yani airport to be upgraded
Ahmad Yani airport to be upgraded SEMARANG: The Central Java administration has agreed to upgrade Ahmad Yani airport to an international level due to the increasing number of tourists here."Governor Mardiyanto has given his approval and sought advice on the required preparations for the project,"...
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Military members discharged
Military members discharged MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Eight members of the Wirabuana Military Command have been discharged for various crimes over the past four months, an official said here on Wednesday.The local military police commander Col.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Newmont reaches out-of-court settlement
Newmont reaches out-of-court settlement JAKARTA (JP): The months-long tax dispute pitting gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya against a local government in North Sulawesi ended on Wednesday as both parties finally agreed on an out-of-court settlement.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Maritime court to settle Cilacap pollution
Maritime court to settle Cilacap pollution CILACAP, Central Java (JP): The local government is considering filing a lawsuit in the Maritime Court or International Maritime Court against a Singaporean company for financial and environmental losses resulting from an oil spill.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Karatekas told to up fighting spirit
Karatekas told to up fighting spirit NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Shotokan master and president of the Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation (SKIF) Hirokazu Kanazawa expressed hope that Indonesian karatekas would foster their fighting spirit.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Police chief warns against mass rally
Police chief warns against mass rally DENPASAR, Bali (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo warned members of the political elite on Wednesday against staging politically motivated mass rallies which might lead to chaos and violence prior to the coming People's Consultative Assembly...
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
IMF demands greater transparency at IBRA
IMF demands greater transparency at IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday that an independent body to oversee the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) must be established in a bid to ensure transparency and restore public trust in the agency.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Bridge collapse separates towns
Bridge collapse separates towns YOGYAKARTA: Land transportation between Bantul and Kulon Progo regencies here has been disrupted after a main bridge linking the two areas partially collapsed on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Back into politics?
Back into politics? The Indonesian Military (TNI) is once again issuing strong statements. This time it is aimed at those who intend to bring down the lawful government, for instance by calling a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Proposal for fuel subsidy
Proposal for fuel subsidyFrom Media IndonesiaThe government's intention to play fair in fuel subsidies needs our support. As the government has postponed implementing this subsidy, I would like to take this opportunity to propose the following:1.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Rickety pedestrian bridges a danger zone
Rickety pedestrian bridges a danger zoneBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): As the capital still lacks the pedestrian underpasses which are commonplace in many other metropolises around the world, crossing bridges are an essential means for Jakarta residents to make their way across hectic streets.
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Issues at play in Lumintang suit
Issues at play in Lumintang suitBy Rita Maran JAKARTA (JP): The lawsuit brought against Lt. Gen. Johny Lumintang in a United States court has become the subject of some confusion in public discourse.It would not be the first time that actions involving human rights issues were -- whether innocently...
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
PDI Perjuangan, Golkar reject Special Session
PDI Perjuangan, Golkar reject Special Session JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party rejected on Wednesday any proposal to convene a Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) which could lead to the toppling of President...
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Amien calls on govt to speed up implementation of autonomy law
Amien calls on govt to speed up implementation of autonomy law JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais urged the government on Wednesday to speed up the implementation of the Regional Autonomy Law to allow provinces to gain stronger authority in controlling their...
Thu, 20 Apr 2000
Rescuers sift through burned wreckage of Philippine plane
Rescuers sift through burned wreckage of Philippine plane SAMAL, Philippines (AFP): Rescuers and investigators sifted through the burned wreckage of an Air Philippines Boeing jet on Wednesday evening in search of clues on the cause of a fiery crash which left 131 people dead in the country's worst...