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Sun, 09 Apr 2000
RI driver Ananda to race in F3000 opener
RI driver Ananda to race in F3000 opener JAKARTA (JP): Young driver Ananda Mikola qualified for the first leg of the FIA's F3000 series at the Imola circuit in Italy, beginning on Saturday evening (Jakarta time), Ananda's manager Piers Hunnisett said.
Sun, 09 Apr 2000
Expat workers take crisis in their stride
Expat workers take crisis in their stride Some dollar-salaried expatriates in Indonesia cleaned up when the rupiah hit rock bottom. For others, the party was over, with many firms laying off foreign workers.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Man exonerated after 14 years
Man exonerated after 14 years LONDON (AFP): A man who has spent 14 years in jail for rape was cleared on Friday after Britain's appeal court ruled that his alleged victim had probably made up her story.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Drivers strike over threats by hoodlums
Drivers strike over threats by hoodlums PEKANBARU, Riau: Hundreds of public transportation drivers here continued their strike on Friday to protest the presence of hoodlums along their routes.The strike began on Wednesday following the assault of a driver by several hoodlums.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Teachers issue strike threat
Teachers issue strike threat CIANJUR, West Java: Some 12,000 teachers here have threatened to go on strike and hold mass demonstrations next week to denounce the government's lack of attention to their welfare.Antara reported the teachers were fully prepared for the action.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Two-year jail term sought for Zarina's boy
Two-year jail term sought for Zarina's boy JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor demanded on Friday the West Jakarta District Court sentence an alleged accomplice of drug suspect Zarina Mirafsur to two years in jail and fine him Rp 5 million (US$714) for possessing and carrying psychotropic substances.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
BRI to disburse Rp 500b rice credits
BRI to disburse Rp 500b rice credits JAKARTA (JP): State-run Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) promised on Friday to begin disbursing Rp 500 billion (US$66.6 million) in credits to village cooperatives on Monday to help them buy unhusked rice from farmers, Antara reported.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
ASEAN auto sales predicted to rise up to 50 percent in next 10 years
ASEAN auto sales predicted to rise up to 50 percent in next 10 years MANILA (AFP): Auto sales in Southeast Asia are projected to grow by 50 percent in the next 10 years as economies recover from the 1997 financial crisis, industry experts said here Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Govt to disburse Olympic training fund
Govt to disburse Olympic training fund JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) would receive Rp 4.2 billion (US$545,000) from the government next week to support the 2000 Olympic Games training program, said official in charge of planning and budgeting Togi Hutagaol on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Oil spill halts activities of fishermen in Cilacap waters
Oil spill halts activities of fishermen in Cilacap waters CILACAP, Central Java (JP): Thousands of fishermen here complained on Friday that they haven't been able to catch any fish following an oil spill by a fuel tanker MT King Fisher last week.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Three killed in clashes at East Timorese refugee camp
Three killed in clashes at East Timorese refugee camp JAKARTA (JP): Three people were shot dead and two others sustained injuries in clashes at a camp housing East Timorese refugees in Kupang, capital of East Nusa Tenggara, Antara reported on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on April 7, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,637.00 7,713.00Australian dollar 1 4,580.67 4,630.11Austrian schilling 1 531.14 536.98Belgian franc 1 181.18 183.17Brunei dollar 1 4,458.00 4,504.99Canadian dollar 1 5,251.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Oil prices fall in Asia
Oil prices fall in Asia TOKYO (Dow Jones): The average pricing standard of the Tokyo Commodity Exchange Asian Petroleum Index, or Tapix, fell Friday 12 cents a barrel from Thursday to $23.79 per barrel, according to Tocom, Japan's largest commodity futures exchange.Tapix Light & Sweet was at $24.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
China joins Bangkok Accord
China joins Bangkok Accord BANGKOK (AFP): China has joined the United Nations' Bangkok Agreement on trade, bringing the total membership of the Asian preferential trading framework to six, the UN said Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Goods, service consumption slides
Goods, service consumption slides JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta office of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) hinted on Friday that city residents were facing serious threats of malnutrition and poor health if the economic crisis continues.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 8, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 8, 2000Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Tilo Kaiser, at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jl. Kemang Utara 55A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7990226), Tuesday to Saturday at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Monday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until April 20.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Asian currencies higher, rupiah gains ground on reform hopes
Asian currencies higher, rupiah gains ground on reform hopes SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were higher across the board Friday with the rupiah gaining ground on optimism that Indonesia will be able to meet a weekend deadline for economic reforms sought by the International Monetary Fund.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Rectors told to promote freedom of speech, thought
Rectors told to promote freedom of speech, thought SEMARANG (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid urged the country's rectors on Friday to promote freedom of thought and freedom of speech on their campuses."Rectors must not let bureaucratic interests invade the campus.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Nazif appointed new president of PT Telkom
Nazif appointed new president of PT Telkom JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed telecommunications company PT Telkom approved on Friday the appointment of former banker Muhammad Nazif as new company president, replacing A.A. Nasution, despite objections from some public shareholders.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Berets and pens: Civil-military ties in SE Asia
Berets and pens: Civil-military ties in SE Asia This is the second of two articles by Southeast Asian historian Hermawan Sulistyo, Ph.D, the executive director of the Research Institute for Democracy and Peace in Jakarta.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Military court opens hearing in drug prosecution of Agus Isrok
Military court opens hearing in drug prosecution of Agus Isrok JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Court began on Friday the very long-awaited military trial of Army Special Force's (Kopassus) Second. Lt. Agus Isrok over his alleged possession and trafficking of drugs last August.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Bridge to Mandalay airport opened
Bridge to Mandalay airport opened YANGON (DPA): A six-lane bridge connecting the long-delayed Thai-built Mandalay International Airport to the 35-kilometer road to the city has been officially opened for traffic, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Akbar advises 'jihad' volunteers
Akbar advises 'jihad' volunteers JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Akbar Tandjung called on a Muslim organization to cancel its plan to send trained warriors to launch a jihad (holy war) in strife-torn Maluku."Sending men to Maluku will create a new problem.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
President to discuss truth body with Mbeki
President to discuss truth body with Mbeki JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid plans to discuss the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission with his South African counterpart Thabo Mbeki during a visit to the country this weekend, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Shenny set for three int'l events before Olympics
Shenny set for three int'l events before Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's platform diver Shenny Ratna Amelia is scheduled to compete in three international events and the 15th National Games (PON) before having an overseas stint in Beijing in July.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Newmont agrees to pay taxes to Minahasa regency
Newmont agrees to pay taxes to Minahasa regency JAKARTA (JP): Gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya said on Friday it was ready to pay Rp 550 million (US$71,000) in overdue taxes on building material to the Minahasa regency in North Sulawesi, much less than the amount demanded by the regency.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Hiker found dead in West Sumatra
Hiker found dead in West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: A hiker was found dead on Mt. Merapi after falling 50 meters into a ravine on Sunday, rescue workers said on Thursday.Buyung Utih, 20, fell as he tried to descend in heavy fog, they said, adding that his body had yet to be removed from the site.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Indonesia set for for place at CITES
Indonesia set for for place at CITES SURABAYA, East Java: Indonesia for the first time will participate in the 10-day Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on Monday in Kenya.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Police question actor about treasures
Police question actor about treasures JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Port (KP3) Police have questioned famous local drama artist Anwar Fuady over the salvage of hundreds of ancient ceramic articles from a Chinese shipwreck found in the Blanakan waters off Subang, West Java.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Five steps to corruption heaven
Five steps to corruption heavenFrom Warta KotaSuppose I was a corrupt government official in the New Order era, I would really feel elated with the present government under President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) because it has not taken any action against the likes of me.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Anton hopes for KONI helping hand
Anton hopes for KONI helping hand JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's table tennis player Anton Suseno hopes the National Sports Council (KONI) will support him financially in an overseas stint in the United States and Brazil in July.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
JITF to restructure $10b in foreign debts
JITF to restructure $10b in foreign debts JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) is striving to help private companies to restructure some US$10 billion in overseas debts this year, according to newly appointed JITF chairman Laksamana Sukardi.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
LNG plant design
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Sat, 08 Apr 2000
New wave of protests target plan on communism
New wave of protests target plan on communism JAKARTA (JP): The capital witnessed the second consecutive massive street rallies by thousands of Muslim youths on Friday to protest President Abdurrahman Wahid's plans to revoke the ban on communism in the country and to resume trade ties with Israel.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Indonesia holds court with lead in Davis Cup tie
Indonesia holds court with lead in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia made a good start in the opening of Group II of the Davis Cup Asia Oceania zone by overpowering Malaysia 2-0 at National Tennis Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Medan Jaya ties 0-0 against Persiraja
Medan Jaya ties 0-0 against Persiraja MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Supported by nearly a thousand local fans, Medan Jaya failed to satisfy them with victory and had to settle for a scoreless draw against Persiraja in the Bank Mandiri Soccer League on Friday.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
SingTel to buy stake in Time
SingTel to buy stake in Time SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) on Friday announced it had entered into a "non-binding conditional" agreement to take a strategic stake in Malaysia's Time Engineering group.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Contemporary music concerts keep on playing
Contemporary music concerts keep on playingBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): A wave of contemporary music has been flooding into Jakarta in recent weeks. Last month it was concerts by West Sumatra-born Epi Martison, and a rising star from Germany, Detlev Glanert. But it isn't over yet.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Election by the people
Election by the people Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid was cheered when he said recently that his government would propose that the next president and vice-president be elected directly by the people in 2004. The reason for the applause he drew was obvious.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Money politics popular in Medan
Money politics popular in MedanBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN (JP): In 1998 Indonesians joined forces against Soeharto, united in their belief that to overcome corruption a clean leader was needed.On the national level there is now an honorable president who has begun appointing persons of integrity to...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 7, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 800 -25 1,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 550 0 3,345,000 Alakasa Industrindo 475 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
PMI lacks funds to supply blood
PMI lacks funds to supply blood JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Red Cross is seeking more funds to overcome blood supply expenses, its top executive said on Friday.Chairman Mar'ie Muhammad said the Red Cross (PMI) had to spend Rp 70 billion annually on blood supplies alone.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
RI men's doubles secure final place in Japan Open
RI men's doubles secure final place in Japan Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia secured a final ticket in the US$180,000 Yonex Japan Open men's doubles after world number one pairing Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan set up a showdown with veteran compatriots Bambang Suprianto and Tri Kusheryanto in...
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Temporary workers protest uniform change
Temporary workers protest uniform change TANGERANG (JP): Some 675 temporary employees with the Tangerang office of the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ), brought on Friday their grievance to the local chapter of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI).
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Man jumps to death from 7th floor
Man jumps to death from 7th floor JAKARTA (JP): A security officer was killed on Friday after he tried escape a fire by jumping from the seventh floor of a building at Jayabaya University in East Jakarta, an officer said.East Jakarta Police chief Col.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Tale of Jl. Pecah Kulit more than skin deep
Tale of Jl. Pecah Kulit more than skin deepBy Ida Indawati Khouw For those unfamiliar with the capital, its assortment of unusually named streets -- Jl. Gereja Ayam ("church chicken"), Jl. Gambar Hidup ("portrait of life") and Jl. Tiang Bendera ("flagpole") -- may sound more than a little odd.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Jakarta braces for bus strike
Jakarta braces for bus strike JAKARTA (JP): Millions of commuters in the capital could be stranded beginning on Monday following a planned massive strike by owners of the over 8,000 private city buses, minibuses and mikrolet (minivans).
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Government assures LIPI's independence
Government assures LIPI's independence JAKARTA (JP): The government assured the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) on Friday that it will enjoy complete independence in carrying out its mission because freedom is a pillar of creativity.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Two boxers qualify for Olympics
Two boxers qualify for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): Boxers La Paene Masara and Hermansen Ballo have joined the list of national athletes to qualify for the 2000 Olympic Games.La Paene outclassed Daniello Lerto Jr.
Sat, 08 Apr 2000
Aceh rights abuse trial rescheduled for April 17
Aceh rights abuse trial rescheduled for April 17 YOGYAKARTA (JP): After three delays, the joint military- civilian tribunal for alleged human rights violations in Aceh is slated to open on April 17 in Banda Aceh, Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad said on Friday.