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Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Distrust hampers Timor border security operation
Distrust hampers Timor border security operationBy Lela E. Madjiah ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): It is easy to accuse the international community, including the United Nations, of being paranoid when it comes to Indonesia's conduct regarding East Timor.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Investors to file sealed bids for IBRA's 45% stake in Astra
Investors to file sealed bids for IBRA's 45% stake in Astra JAKARTA (JP): Three foreign investor groups are scheduled on Thursday (this afternoon) to submit sealed bids for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's 45 percent stake in PT Astra International, the country's largest carmaker.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
ASEAN seen facing lower growth
ASEAN seen facing lower growth HONOLULU, Hawaii (AFP): Southeast Asian nations face the prospect of lower growth because of heightened competition for investment from China and India, a senior Indonesian official warned here Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Bank Lippo settles debt
Bank Lippo settles debt JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Lippo Bank said on Wednesday it had repaid US$70 million of interbank debts as part of its debt restructuring program.The bank said that the loan was restructured under the four- year "exchange offer" debt program under Bank Indonesia's debt...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
New economic team a 'ridiculous idea'
New economic team a 'ridiculous idea' President Abdurrahman Wahid's plan to set up another team of economic advisers has received mixed reactions. Hadi Soesastro, a noted economist from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, is one of those who disagrees with the plan.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Car thief beaten to death
Car thief beaten to death JAKARTA (JP): A suspected car thief lost his life after he was caught following a dramatic two-hour chase and brutally beaten by angry residents and ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers of Jl. Otista and the Kampung Melayu area in East Jakarta on Monday evening.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Airport employees return to work
Airport employees return to work JAKARTA (JP): As a result of a meeting with the management of the airport's ground handling service provider, PT Gapura Angkasa, on Tuesday, most of the 32 employees who took part in Monday's strike at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport eventually turned up and...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Border troops brave boredom, prejudice
Border troops brave boredom, prejudice ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The sound of takbir (praising God) reverberated in the hills, breaking through the thick fog enfolding the quiet morning. Slowly, the world stirred back to life, gathering speed as it neared time for the Idul Adha (Day of...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Farmers weep at harvest time due to low rice price
Farmers weep at harvest time due to low rice price JAKARTA (JP): Everything comes to those who wait.The old proverb sounds irrelevant to farmers who are lamenting the rice harvest. The harvest comes but they weep as the price of rice has dropped drastically.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Indonesia needs US$100b for infrastructure development
Indonesia needs US$100b for infrastructure development JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will need some US$100 billion in infrastructure development to meet the demands of its growing economy, an analyst said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Puppets Exhibition by Cindy South Czabania, at Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud, until March 30.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
A chance not to be missed
A chance not to be missed With a crucial party congress only days away, millions of Indonesians must be disgruntled to find that the country's biggest political party -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) -- is still in serious disarray months after it emerged as the...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 22, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 625 25 8,420,500 Alakasa Industrindo 325 -125 7,500 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
U.S. urges Indonesia to disband militias attacking East Timor
U.S. urges Indonesia to disband militias attacking East Timor UNITED NATIONS (AP): The United States, Britain and several other UN Security Council members urged Indonesia on Tuesday to keep its pledge to disarm militias and end the Indonesian Army's alleged support for the militiamen.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
On Freeport's violations
On Freeport's violations According to recent reports, U.S. Ambassador Robert Gelbard has complained to President Abdurrahman Wahid about allegations from the attorney general and the finance minister of corrupt practices by U.S. companies, PT. Freeport Indonesia in particular.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
UI, city plan to build Betawi cultural reserve
UI, city plan to build Betawi cultural reserve JAKARTA (JP): The city administration and the University of Indonesia have agreed to develop a 150-hectare Betawi Cultural Reserve in the Srengseng Sawah area of South Jakarta.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Organda objects to fuel coupon plan
Organda objects to fuel coupon plan JAKARTA (JP): The government-initiated scheme to provide fuel coupons for public transportation received a strong objection from the Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Utut warms up before JAPFA Classic Int'l
Utut warms up before JAPFA Classic Int'l JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto is challenging employees from food manufacturer, JAPFA Comfeed Indonesia Tbk., in a series of tournaments prior to the JAPFA Classic International Chess Tournament 2000 in Sanur, Bali from April 22 to May 2.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
East Timor: Dutch war crimes replayed
East Timor: Dutch war crimes replayedBy Aboeprijadi Santoso This is the second of two articles on the origins of war crimes in Indonesia. AMSTERDAM (JP): Jakarta's rule in East Timor ended with excessive violence, as did the Dutch war in Indonesia in the 1940s.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Black-headed parrots saved from smugglers
Black-headed parrots saved from smugglers SORONG, Irian Jaya: Forest rangers have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 50 black-headed parrots (lorius domicel), a protected species, from their habitat in Bintuni district.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Permana's job on the line
Permana's job on the line JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Customs and Excise Permana Agung confirmed on Wednesday the rumors that finance minister Bambang Sudibyo was planning to replace him.Permana said President Abdurrahman Wahid had discussed the plans with Bambang.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Asia can sustain recovery: Former leaders
Asia can sustain recovery: Former leaders TOKYO (AFP): Asia can sustain its recovery from the financial crisis which erupted in July 1997 but must be wary of another outbreak, according to two key policymakers of the time.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Garrison questions civilian about uniform, air rifles
Garrison questions civilian about uniform, air rifles JAKARTA (JP): Intelligence officers at the Jakarta Military Garrison questioned on Wednesday afternoon a civilian, sighted earlier in the day at the Senen market in Central Jakarta wearing a complete colonel's uniform.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Kwik optimistic economy will grow by 3.8% this year
Kwik optimistic economy will grow by 3.8% this year JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie expressed optimism on Wednesday that the 3.8 percent economic growth target in the April-December 2000 budget year would be attained.Kwik said that a 3.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Indonesia opposes OPEC output increase above 2m bpd
Indonesia opposes OPEC output increase above 2m bpd JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will not support any proposal to increase oil output by more than two million barrels per day at the impending ministerial meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Minister of Mines and Energy...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Soeharto fit to face questioning
Soeharto fit to face questioningBy Budiman Moerdijat and Kornelius Purba JAKARTA (JP): A report from an independent medical examination team indicated that former president Soeharto is healthy enough to face questioning for alleged corruption during his three- decade rule.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Matori's attacker buried
Matori's attacker buried JAKARTA (JP): The decomposed body of the man who attacked the chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Matori Abdul Djalil, on March 5 has been finally buried as an unidentified body at Pondok Ranggon graveyard in East Jakarta.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
`Kretek' makers oppose changes in tax system
`Kretek' makers oppose changes in tax system JAKARTA (JP): Makers of kretek (clove-blended cigarettes) warned the government on Wednesday that its plan to impose excise on the basis of nicotine and tar content rather than production volume would lead to bankruptcies and mass unemployment.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Corruption in Asia threatens recovery
Corruption in Asia threatens recovery SINGAPORE (AFP): Corruption is as widespread as ever in Asia, particularly in China, India, Indonesia and the Philippines, threatening their economic recovery, an independent think-tank said.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Shuttlers want Agus in their corner ahead of major event
Shuttlers want Agus in their corner ahead of major event JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers have requested Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) vice chairman Agus Wirahadikusumah to be more active in preparing athletes for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cups championships in Kuala Lumpur in May...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
The legend of ancient Chinese shrines in Bali
The legend of ancient Chinese shrines in BaliBy Myra Sidharta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The presence of Putri Cina, or Chinese princesses, in the ancient courts of the archipelago is well documented. Thousands of worshipers go to Cirebon every year to bring their offerings to the princess in the Royal...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
ILO unveils support plan for East Timor
ILO unveils support plan for East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The International Labor Organization (ILO) office in Geneva has unveiled a comprehensive plan for reconstruction, employment and skills training in East Timor.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Akbar comes under fire from activists over security bill
Akbar comes under fire from activists over security bill JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activists regretted on Wednesday the House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung's call for President Abdurrahman Wahid to ratify the controversial state security bill.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Chandra aims high in Asia-Pacific rally
Chandra aims high in Asia-Pacific rally JAKARTA (JP): Noted national racer Chandra Alim said on Wednesday that he was aiming to win the Asia-Pacific rally in Medan, North Sumatra, from March 31 to April 2."I have won several sprint races and the Formula Asia, but I have never won any rallies.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Confused by Sutiyoso
Confused by SutiyosoFrom Rakyat MerdekaMy husband and I are simple people. Thanks to hard work and a thrifty life, we have been able to raise three children who are now adults and have found employment.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Asian currencies stronger as won hits post-crisis high
Asian currencies stronger as won hits post-crisis high HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Sustained foreign investor interest in South Korean assets coupled with inward trade flows Wednesday to drive the won to its highest level since November 1997.Most other Asian currencies also gained.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Coach regrets lifter Indriyani's injury
Coach regrets lifter Indriyani's injury JAKARTA (JP): National weightlifting coach Imron Rosadi expressed disappointment on Wednesday with Sri Indriyani's injury, which likely will prevent her from competing in the 2000 Olympics Games in Sydney.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Woman jailed for abducting baby to please husband
Woman jailed for abducting baby to please husbandBy A'an Suryana JAKARTA (JP): Attempting to please her husband who desperately wanted a baby from her, housewife Maemunah, 44, stole a two-day- old baby boy from a hospital.Instead of getting her husband back, the woman is now serving time in jail.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Government gears up for Aceh rights trial
Government gears up for Aceh rights trial JAKARTA (JP): The government is making final preparations for the joint military-civilian trial of 24 Army soldiers implicated in crimes against humanity in Aceh last year.State Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Bayer to quit SSX
Bayer to quit SSX JAKARTA (JP): PT Bayer Indonesia, a publicly listed pharmaceutical producer, plans to remove its shares from the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) as part of its cost cutting program.The company said on Wednesday that the plan to delist the shares was also made due to the lack of...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Ozone-depleting substance in abundance in RI: Official
Ozone-depleting substance in abundance in RI: Official JAKARTA (JP): The country is home to a large amount of an ozone-depleting substance which is even more harmful than the more commonly known chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), an environment official said Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Instant noodle ad on TV
Instant noodle ad on TVFrom KompasI deplore the Salami instant noodles advertisement on television for its jingle taken from Indonesia Tanah Air Beta. This song embodies the pride of the Indonesian nation.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Japanese, Indonesian artists meet on common ground
Japanese, Indonesian artists meet on common groundBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): The start of a new year is a good time for renewing relationships and reinforcing cultural bonds.So when a new millennium dawns, it is only fitting that the idealized domain of art serve as a tool of intercultural...
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Excelcomindo boosts capacity
Excelcomindo boosts capacity JAKARTA (JP): Mobile telecommunications operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama said on Wednesday it would invest at least Rp 140 billion (US$19 million) in the company's coverage expansion to North Sumatra and Riau in the third and fourth quarters of this year.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
TNI urged to dissolve military commands
TNI urged to dissolve military commands JAKARTA (JP): Fresh demands are mounting for the Indonesian Military (TNI) to phase out its territorial operations on the grounds that the system is outdated and pulls the military into political activities.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Old parking system to return, attendants' wages to increase
Old parking system to return, attendants' wages to increase JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with the implementation of new parking fees on Thursday, the city administration has decided to reimpose the old parking system and introduce new wages for attendants, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
A slew of Asian documentaries to be screened at TUK festival
A slew of Asian documentaries to be screened at TUK festival JAKARTA (JP): Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) and the Japan Foundation are bringing the world of documentary filmmaking to Jakarta this week with their Asian Documentary Film Festival.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Local governor fails to attend new PWI congress
Local governor fails to attend new PWI congress SEMARANG (JP): The opening ceremony of the congress of PWI Reformasi, a splinter group of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), was held on Wednesday outside the building designated to host the ceremony following a local government ban.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
S'pore Airlines jet makes safety stop
S'pore Airlines jet makes safety stop SINGAPORE (AP): A Singapore Airlines plane bound for Singapore from India made an unscheduled stop in Malaysia due to a possible engine problem, the airline said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Mar 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on March 22, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,423.00 7,497.00Australian dollar 1 4,513.18 4,564.17Austrian schilling 1 517.55 522.93Belgian franc 1 176.54 178.37Brunei dollar 1 4,310.43 4,355.94Canadian dollar 1 5,045.