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Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Consumer Protection Law is just the start
Consumer Protection Law is just the startBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): After pushing for the Consumer Protection Law for 19 years, the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) can now breathe easy. The law will be implemented April 20, a year after being signed by former president B.J. Habibie.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Police use tear gas on Anwar protesters
Police use tear gas on Anwar protesters KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police used a water cannon and tear gas Saturday to break up protests by hundreds of chanting supporters of jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, witnesses said.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Putting much-awaited consumer protection law in perspective
Putting much-awaited consumer protection law in perspective JAKARTA (JP): The situation is changing for consumers who have long lacked recourse concerning dud products and shoddy services.With the consumer protection law set to take effect on April 21, the public hopes they will no longer be...
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
New law boosts consumer's position
New law boosts consumer's position People cheer that the much-awaited Consumer Protection Law will take effect on April 21. But the long struggle to strengthen the weak position of consumers in the country has not ended.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Murder suspect questioned
Murder suspect questioned JAKARTA (JP): Tebet Police detectives are questioning a murder suspect in connection with the Saturday morning killing of a clothing manager at his residence on Jl. Tebet Timur IV, South Jakarta.Tebet Police chief Maj.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
PSSI to set up special team to screen players for drugs
PSSI to set up special team to screen players for drugs JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Agum Gumelar said Saturday he would set up a special team to monitor soccer players to prevent them from using illegal drugs.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto G: MotorJP/alxFLASHY RIDE: Lippo Group deputy chairman James T. Riady (left, foreground) looks at the newly launched Jetmatic while PT Kymco Motor Indonesia president Wu Chaw Yee (right) conducts a hands-on inspection.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Rapid ups and downs result in memorable Toraja trip
Rapid ups and downs result in memorable Toraja tripText by Devi M. Asmarani TANA TORAJA, South Sulawesi (JP): The objective of my last vacation was clear from the start: to get as far away from civilization without having to spend senseless days on the road so that I could make it back to work...
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Walkway accident
Walkway accident On April 11, two of my friends and I went early in the morning to Carrefour on Jl. Sudirman. We used the moving walkway to go into the store and I even held the arm of my friend because I was afraid I would fall.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Guess What? AdeRai
Guess What? AdeRai National bodybuilding champion Ade Rai has many dreams.Three years ago, he shared with The Jakarta Post his dream of building well-equipped gyms that would have special rates for young people.And he accomplished his dream earlier this year he opened five gyms: in Jl.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Teachers in cities more realistic than in villages
Teachers in cities more realistic than in villages JAKARTA (JP): Many elderly Indonesian teachers, especially those living in villages and regencies, still believe that teaching is a devotion.However, in big cities like Jakarta, nowadays teachers are generally more realistic.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Mob attacks boarding school
Mob attacks boarding school BATANG, Central Java (JP): Dozens of residents of Broko village in Wonotunggal district stoned an Islamic boarding school on Friday for allegedly propagating the Islamic branch of Shia teaching.Sgt. Maj.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Consumer law gets mixed reaction from businesspeople
Consumer law gets mixed reaction from businesspeople JAKARTA (JP): The implementation of the consumer protection law on April 21, 2000 has aroused mixed reactions from the business community.A number of business organizations, including the Indonesian Retailers Association, the Association of Food...
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Aswan, Meity hope to win c'ships
Aswan, Meity hope to win c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Men's kata fighter Aswan Ali and women's kumite fighter Meity Kaseger have expressed hope to repeat their medal wins in the seventh World Shotokan Karate-do International Federation championships in Nusa Dua, Bali, next week.
Sun, 16 Apr 2000
Abus
AbusBy Bondan Winarno If father hadn't forced me, I would never have studied the Koran under Abus. Never. Abus wasn't my teacher's real name. Everyone honored him with the Arabic title "Abu," but Father told me his real name was Bustomi. He himself called him Abu. Even my grandfather called him Abu.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Apr. 14, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,110.00 8,110.00Australian dollar 1 4,241.12 4,840.05Austrian schilling 1 492.06 561.50Belgian franc 1 167.85 191.53Brunei dollar 1 4,149.40 4,734.38Canadian dollar 1 4,830.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sculpture Exhibition: Hanung Mahadi, at Galeri Lontar, Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 7. * Painting Exhibition: Tilo Kaiser, at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
U.S. to resume military assistance to Indonesia: Juwono
U.S. to resume military assistance to Indonesia: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono has expressed his optimism that the United States will resume its military assistance to Indonesia.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Police seize Rp 29 billion in bogus rupiah in three years
Police seize Rp 29 billion in bogus rupiah in three years JAKARTA (JP): Police revealed on Thursday that from January 1997 through February of this year, they have seized counterfeit rupiah that amounted to Rp 29 billion (US$3.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Humpuss gets back building
Humpuss gets back building JAKARTA (JP): The diversified Humpuss Group of companies is ready to reoccupy its sealed off twin-tower property after it secured a legal guarantee from the Jakarta State Administrative High Court (PTTUN), which was upholding a verdict from the lower administrative court.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Indosteel refocuses on electronics
Indosteel refocuses on electronics JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indosteel of the Texmaco Group announced on Friday its plan to acquire affiliated company Texmaco Micro Indo Utama to refocus on the electronics industry.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
PT Securindo defends rights to do business
PT Securindo defends rights to do business JAKARTA (JP): Secure Parking service provider PT Securindo Packatama Indonesia (SPI) has stated that it had a legal permit to run its business at public facilities.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Indonesia to host Asian Physics Olympiad
Indonesia to host Asian Physics Olympiad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the first Asian Physics Olympiad as it attempts to increase students' interest in the subject, an official said on Friday.Director General of Elementary and Secondary Education Indra Djati Sidi said the event would serve as...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Four questioned after anti-Soeharto protest
Four questioned after anti-Soeharto protest JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi said on Friday that police investigators were questioning four people in connection with a violent student protest in Central Jakarta on Thursday.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Foreign ships rule North Sumatra
Foreign ships rule North Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local fishermen have complained that foreign fishing vessels are operating in North Sumatra.Representing the local fishermen, Nurdin Harahap, who is the chairman of North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Fishermen's Association (HNSI), said...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
More rainfalls in several areas
More rainfalls in several areas JAKARTA (JP): The city's northern and central parts will have more sporadic rainfall compared to other areas during the ongoing transitional period before the start of the dry season, an official said on Thursday.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Lacking in consistency
Lacking in consistency When the government submitted its draft state budget for the current fiscal year, among the things mentioned were salaries for civil servants and military personnel would be raised.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Debt deal gives momentum to recovery
Debt deal gives momentum to recovery JAKARTA (JP): The government must take advantage of the positive "momentum" resulting from the rescheduling of US$5.8 billion in sovereign debts to speed up the country's economic recovery, according to experts.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Polemic on MPRS decree revocation
Polemic on MPRS decree revocationFrom Media IndonesiaThe polemic on the revocation of decree No.XXV/1966 of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS) has recently taken a swift turn upward after President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) repeatedly said that the revocation of the decree was...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Expansion at Bali airport
Expansion at Bali airport JAKARTA (JP): The expansion of facilities at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, is expected to be completed in June.Project head Widjaya Lagha said the work was funded by the Japanese Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund, which provided Rp 105 billion (US$14...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Major Asian stock markets end week lower
Major Asian stock markets end week lower HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stocks markets ended the week lower Friday, dragged down by steep declines overnight on Wall Street.South Korea shares closed sharply lower, with the key index slumping more than 4 percent as the tumble on Wall Street caused...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Bali teachers stage silent protest
Bali teachers stage silent protest DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Hundreds of teachers and members of the Bali chapter of Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) staged a street demonstration here on Friday urging the government to take concrete steps in improving the welfare of the nation's teachers.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
GM Polgar to visit Jakarta
GM Polgar to visit Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Judith Polgar of Hungary will arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Monday evening for a three-day visit.She is scheduled to meet State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela on Tuesday before flying to...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Qantas to fly East Timor
Qantas to fly East Timor CANBERRA, Australia (AP): Qantas Airways Ltd. will offer regular flights between Australia and East Timor from next month, Australia's largest carrier announced Friday.The airline will conduct a daily round trip flight four days a week between the northern Australian city...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Dave Koz to perform in five cities in Indonesia
Dave Koz to perform in five cities in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Contemporary jazz star Dave Koz will perform in five cities in Indonesia for the next week following his performance on Friday in Bogor, the shows' organizer A Mild Live Production said.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Soeharto's children to be questioned
Soeharto's children to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has issued summonses to two of former president Soeharto's children for questioning in a bid to speed up investigation of his alleged corruption during 32 years of rule.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Trial of Agus Isrok in civilian court sought
Trial of Agus Isrok in civilian court sought JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of drug defendant Army Second Lt. Agus Isrok demanded the Jakarta Military Court on Friday drop the indictment against their client and that the trial be heard at a civilian instead of military court.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Exporters get break on Batam tax policy
Exporters get break on Batam tax policy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Yusuf Kalla made clear on Friday that the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) and sales tax on luxury goods on Batam island would not affect export-oriented companies.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Ministerial decree on Korpri functionaries under fire
Ministerial decree on Korpri functionaries under fire JAKARTA (JP): The new ministerial decree awarding structural ranks to functionaries of the Civil Servants Corps has sparked fierce criticism from major factions at the House of Representatives.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
PBB seeks to impeach Gus Dur over communism issue
PBB seeks to impeach Gus Dur over communism issue JAKARTA (JP): The House faction of the Muslim Crescent and Star Party (PBB) called on the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Friday to hold an emergency session to demand the accountability and possible impeachment of President Abdurrahman...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Women's paper launched amid hopes, skepticism
Women's paper launched amid hopes, skepticism JAKARTA (JP): High hopes and skepticism greeted the introduction of a special women's newspaper called Koran Perempuan, the first of its kind here.Launched on Thursday in a discussion on the role of the media in empowering women, participants hoped the...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Postcrisis a turning point in history
Postcrisis a turning point in historyBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): East Asian nations are bound to return to the main stage when global history is determined by the interaction of not just western powers, but all Asians as well.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Japan asked to lift warning
Japan asked to lift warning YOGYAKARTA (JP): Visiting Japanese travel agents have called on their government to lift its warning on travel to Yogyakarta.T. Narita, the president of International Developers Inc.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Corruption watchdog queries credit fund
Corruption watchdog queries credit fund TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Government Watch (TGW) has urged the local authorities to reevaluate the credit distribution system to farmers after 836 farmers did not receive funds.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
'Laskar Jihad' to leave training camp on Sunday
'Laskar Jihad' to leave training camp on Sunday BOGOR (JP): Laskar Jihad (Jihad Force) members surrendered their weapons on Friday and vowed to vacate their military-style training camp at the Munjul village of Kayumanis in Tanah Sareal District here on Sunday.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
CLS takes Cup with easy victory
CLS takes Cup with easy victory JAKARTA (JP): Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) proved itself a champion in winning the Megawati Soekarnoputri Cup at Senayan basketball hall here on Friday, thrashing Merah Putih (MP) Medco 70-44.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Government withdraws Damura permit, says minister
Government withdraws Damura permit, says minister JAKARTA (JP): The government gave a thumbs down on the fund raising scheme called Damura (the People's Fund for Sports) and decided to withdraw the permit -- issued by ex-ministry of social services on Sept. 15, 1999.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Rupiah unchanged despite Paris Club agreement
Rupiah unchanged despite Paris Club agreement SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The South Korean won tumbled under the weight of a stock market sell-off Friday, while the Singapore dollar spiked up on reports of intervention by local monetary authorities.
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Apr. 14, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 800 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 525 0 982,000 Alakasa Industrindo 575 -50 78,000 Alfa Retailindo 850...
Sat, 15 Apr 2000
Sutiyoso to announce new bus fares next week
Sutiyoso to announce new bus fares next week JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday he would announce the new bus fares as soon as he received the official recommendation letter from the City Council, which is expected sometime early next week.