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Sun, 05 Mar 2000
Pramoedya speaks out about Buru Island
Pramoedya speaks out about Buru Island The Mute's Soliloquy; By Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Translated by Willem Samuels; Published by Hasta Mitra in cooperation with The Lontar Foundation, Jakarta, 1999; 375 pages; Rp 150,000.
Sun, 05 Mar 2000
Quakes hit PNG, Banda Sea
Quakes hit PNG, Banda Sea HONG KONG (AP): An intense earthquake hit Papua New Guinea early Saturday, followed by another in the Banda Sea near East Timor, seismologists in Hong Kong and Australia said.There were no reports of damage or casualties, nor was there evidence of tsunami, the huge waves...
Sun, 05 Mar 2000
Virtual offices are here for real
Virtual offices are here for real Virtual and serviced offices are still relatively new in the country, but there is a growing demand for the service. The Jakarta Post's contributor Rudy Madanir takes a close look at the trend. JAKARTA (JP): Be a guest of Michael Sinjorgo.
Sun, 05 Mar 2000
President visits Habibie, plans to meet Soeharto
President visits Habibie, plans to meet Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): After having dinner with Gen. Wiranto on Friday night, President Abdurrahman Wahid continued his visits on Saturday by having breakfast with former president B.J. Habibie, with plans to meet Soeharto in the next few days.
Sun, 05 Mar 2000
A bride's interpretation of the apocalypse
A bride's interpretation of the apocalypseBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): In contemporary art, especially in the genre of installations, the work of art, the exhibition room, the artist and the curator are inseparably intertwined.
Sun, 05 Mar 2000
More awareness needed of 'Syariah' banking
More awareness needed of 'Syariah' bankingBy Taufik, Associate Consultant, MarkPlus Strategic Consulting Two and a half years after the crisis hit Asia, a great majority of Indonesia's banks are still not acting like the mediators of recovery they should be.
Sun, 05 Mar 2000
Jakarta property sector inching out of economic crisis
Jakarta property sector inching out of economic crisisBy Bruce Emond As the dark days of 1997 drew to a close, Jakarta resembled a modern-day Pompeii, scarred with eerily desolate construction sites where activities had seemingly stopped in midstream.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
IBRA hands over Rp 4.7 trillion in cash to govt
IBRA hands over Rp 4.7 trillion in cash to govt JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has transferred in cash to the government Rp 4.7 trillion out of about Rp 10.5 trillion raised by the agency since April last year.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Manulife expects 20% growth
Manulife expects 20% growth JAKARTA (JP): A subsidiary of a Canadian-listed life insurance company, PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia, expects a growth in new policy holders of between 20 percent and 30 percent over the next five years.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Shenny needs to reach best 5 in Asian C'ships
Shenny needs to reach best 5 in Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's diver Shenny Ratna Amelia is expected to reach the best five at the Asian Swimming Championships in Pusan, South Korea, late March as a warm-up for the Olympic Games in September.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Movement leader dies from wound
Movement leader dies from wound NABIRE, Irian Jaya (JP): An alleged mob leader identified as Willem Manimwarba died on Friday, a day after being shot in a drive-by.Phil Karel Erary, an advisor to the province's State Minister for Human Rights Office, told The Jakarta Post that Willem died while...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Adaro picks 'Mincom' software
Adaro picks 'Mincom' software JAKARTA (JP): Coal mining company PT Adaro Indonesia has chosen Mincom's software, Minescape 4, for its mine planning system in its coal mine in South Kalimantan."We believe that Mincom's Minescape will allow us to effectively address all the technical complexities and...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Snags in consumer protection law
Snags in consumer protection lawBy Destivano Wibowo JAKARTA (JP): The passing of Law No. 8/1999 on Consumer Protection, which will become effective on April 20, indicates the government's earnestness in protecting the rights of consumers to obtain and consume quality goods and/or services.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Aceh massacre trial delayed again
Aceh massacre trial delayed again BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): State Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad confirmed here on Friday that the trial of a massacre in West Aceh allegedly committed by soldiers has again been postponed another month.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Immigration office helps Australia keep out illegals
Immigration office helps Australia keep out illegals JAKARTA (JP): The Immigration Directorate General announced on Thursday that the office had so far prevented 291 foreigners from illegally entering Australia and had deported 114 of them.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Experts say three-in-one should stay on the roads
Experts say three-in-one should stay on the roads JAKARTA (JP): The city administration should cancel its plan to revoke the three-in-one traffic restriction zone policy as it would only create new problems for the city, experts said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 03, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 750 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 625 0 1,419,500 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 11:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 Regional News 4:30 English Lessons 5:00 Students' Quiz 5:30 Sports 6:00 Music 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Quiz 8:00 TV Drama...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Golf training at Imperial Golf Club
Golf training at Imperial Golf Club JAKARTA (JP): If you are still green at playing golf, you can join the Saturday Clinic at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the 18-hole Imperial Golf Club at Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang.The clinic offers golf training after a buffet lunch at La Terrazza in the clubhouse.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Mar. 3, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp RpU.S. dollar 1 7,413.00 7,487.00Australian dollar 1 4,516.74 4,565.57Austrian schilling 1 519.49 524.89Belgian franc 1 177.20 179.05Brunei dollar 1 4,308.38 4,353.92Canadian dollar 1 5,083.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
PBSI hopes to serve up two titles in All England
PBSI hopes to serve up two titles in All England JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) is holding out hope for its shuttlers to take the men's singles and doubles at the All England championships in Birmingham, England, next week.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Lack of transportation a bane for Jakarta Fairground
Lack of transportation a bane for Jakarta Fairground JAKARTA (JP): The frequent exhibitions and sociocultural events at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, have led to call for the city administration to consider establishing bus routes to and from the area.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Freeport told to donate 20% of shares for locals
Freeport told to donate 20% of shares for locals JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing Irian Jaya Governor Rear Adm. Freddy Numberi petitioned mining-giant PT Freeport Indonesia on Friday to donate 20 percent of its shares and profits to the regional administration in Irian Jaya to support the community where the...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Peace reigns in old Dutch cemeteries
Peace reigns in old Dutch cemeteriesBy Ida Indawati Khouw Jakartans bored with conventional recreational spots such as Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta may want to consider Dutch cemeteries as an alternative.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
No reprieve for finance ministry in illegal demolition lawsuit
No reprieve for finance ministry in illegal demolition lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): A senior city official overruled on Monday a proposal that the city administration not prosecute the finance ministry for its failure to prevent damages to the former Supreme Court building.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Local shipowners oppose Hutchison's takeover plans
Local shipowners oppose Hutchison's takeover plans JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Shipowners Association (INSA) has strongly opposed plans by Hongkong's Hutchison Port Holdings to purchase a 48 percent interest in PT Humpuss Terminal Petikemas (HTP), an operator of a container terminal at Jakarta's...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Govt should enact regional autonomy
Govt should enact regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The Association of the West Kalimantan Community in Jakarta (IKKB) warned the government to fully prepare for the implementation of regional autonomy otherwise it would only worsen the economic disparity in resource-rich provinces.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Love a splendored, spiteful thing at films
Love a splendored, spiteful thing at films JAKARTA (JP): A story of a mother who knows best and a daughter who knows better, and a forbidden love in films currently playing at local cinemas might amuse moviegoers this weekend.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
How to manage or mismanage state companies
How to manage or mismanage state companies Some say politicians would be able to practice what they preach if they controlled state firms, while others raise warnings of worse inefficiencies. The Jakarta Post talked to political economist Revrisond Baswir of the Gadjah Mada University in...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Bonit and Sulistyo cruise to Futures doubles semis
Bonit and Sulistyo cruise to Futures doubles semis JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's veteran pair of Bonit Wiryawan and Sulistyo Wibowo made their way to the semifinals of the US$15,000 Indonesia Futures-2 at the Kemayoran Tennis Center in Central Jakarta on Friday.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Asian monies mostly lower, peso up on tighter policy
Asian monies mostly lower, peso up on tighter policy HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies ended regional dealing hours Friday lower against the U.S. dollar following a nearly featureless trading session.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Dengue outbreak kills five
Dengue outbreak kills five JEPARA, Central Java: At least five children have died from dengue fever here in February, while 15 others were hospitalized and reportedly in critical condition.The regency's health agency chief, Gunawan W, revealed on Friday that dengue fever has affected 20 villages in...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Bank Bali to decide rights issue plan this month
Bank Bali to decide rights issue plan this month JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Bali expects to hold an extraordinary meeting later this month to approve its rights issue plan.The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Thursday that the agency was still waiting for approval from...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
UGM to decide on alleged plagiarism
UGM to decide on alleged plagiarism YOGYAKARTA (JP): A Gadjah Mada University (UGM) team is to inquire into an alleged case of plagiarism involving a doctorate student, Ipong S. Azhar, and will complete its investigations on March 25.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Slovakian scholars nabbed in Palawan
Slovakian scholars nabbed in Palawan PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (AFP): Four Slovakian scientists were arrested here on Friday for attempting to smuggle out rare insects from the western Philippine province of Palawan, environment officials said.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Suspects arrested for gang rape
Suspects arrested for gang rape JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives have arrested two casual public minivan drivers suspected of raping a mute and nearly deaf girl, Chief Warrant Officer Purwani said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Govt unaware of antipregnancy pill
Govt unaware of antipregnancy pill JAKARTA (JP): The government is unaware of the existence of pills which can effectively prevent pregnancy if they are taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Workers strike enters third day
Workers strike enters third day BOGOR (JP): Some 5,000 factory workers from three different companies in Cileungsi here continued on Friday with wage-related strikes and protests for the third consecutive day.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
U.S. wants trial over E. Timor mayhem
U.S. wants trial over E. Timor mayhem JAKARTA (JP): The United States warned on Friday that military cooperation between Washington and Jakarta would only be restored if those responsible for atrocities in East Timor last year were brought to justice.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Handheld PC lost at hotel
Handheld PC lost at hotel I work for an American company. On Tuesday, Feb. 29, my colleague and I were sitting in front of the Bogor restaurant at Borobudur Hotel from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Afterward, I headed to the parking lot at the back of the hotel and stopped at the toilet for a minute.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Singapore locates hot spots in Riau
Singapore locates hot spots in Riau SINGAPORE (Agencies): The Singapore Environmental Ministry has sent satellite pictures of "hot spots" - forest fires on the Indonesian island of Sumatra - to authorities in Jakarta in hopes of warding off another environmental debacle, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Lippo Life responds
Lippo Life responds First of all, we would like to thank Mr. Mark William Riddett for placing his trust in us through taking part in our program insurance.We have read and studied the contents of his letter published under the title Lippo Life service in the Feb. 29 issue of The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Cemex to become majority shareholder in Semen Gresik
Cemex to become majority shareholder in Semen Gresik JAKARTA (JP): The government tentatively agreed to a proposal by Mexico's Cemex SA de CV to increase its stake to become the majority shareholder in state-owned cementmaker PT Semen Gresik.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Sutiyoso proposes 11.11% decrease in new budget
Sutiyoso proposes 11.11% decrease in new budget JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso submitted to the City Council on Friday a draft city budget for the 2000 fiscal year worth Rp 3.295 trillion (US$438.6 million), an 11.11 percent decrease on the current budget of Rp 3.69 billion.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
RI forex reserves rise
RI forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves rose by US$54.2 million to $16.9 billion in the week ending Feb. 29.Bank Indonesia said in its latest weekly report that the increase was mainly due to revenue from oil exports.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Criteria for chief justice
Criteria for chief justice I fully agree with Faisal Baasir's criticism of the United Development Party (PPP) concerning President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's supporters, who always try to justify his ideas, including his wish to appoint Benyamin Mangkoedilaga as the new chief justice to replace...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
1,000 students quit school
1,000 students quit school SEMARANG: At least 1,000 students have dropped out of universities in the past couple of years mostly due to economic crisis, students affairs director of the ministry of education Sudarmaji said on Friday."Most of them are unable to pay the tuition fees.
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
600 E. Timorese murdered in 1999
600 E. Timorese murdered in 1999 DILI, East Timor (AFP): More than 600 people were murdered in East Timor last year, UN officials said here on Friday.A total of 627 victims, killed between January and October last year, were the only cases known to the UN civilian police, said Rafik Hodzic of the...
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
Timber firms halt work due to conflicts with locals
Timber firms halt work due to conflicts with locals JAKARTA (JP): At least 50 timber companies have stopped their logging activities due to security uncertainty and growing conflicts with local communities, according to the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI).
Sat, 04 Mar 2000
'Amend discriminative Article 6'
'Amend discriminative Article 6' JAKARTA (JP): A group of Chinese Indonesians have urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to amend Article 6 of the 1945 Constitution on presidential nominations, which they claimed was discriminative.