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Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return
Golkar's defiant politicians signal possibility of return JAKARTA (JP): Several Golkar politicians who deserted the party during the past general election attended an official party gathering on Friday, signaling the possibility of their return.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Eight people die in two days of violence in city
Eight people die in two days of violence in city JAKARTA (JP): Eight people have died in violent clashes across the city in the past two days. Their bodies were admitted to the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue on Friday.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Gus Dur discounts role of daughters over his actions
Gus Dur discounts role of daughters over his actions YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid dismissed accusations on Friday his daughters had an overpowering influence over his actions, including his recent claim of a clandestine meeting of military generals in Jakarta.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Presidential 'whisperers'?
Presidential 'whisperers'? It would be interesting to know what President Abdurrahman Wahid would have said had he been present at Thursday's hearing of the House of Representatives Commission I for defense, foreign and political affairs and some of the President's closest aides.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Batam immigration catches foreigners
Batam immigration catches foreigners BATAM, Riau: The local immigration office said on Friday it had prevented 129 foreigners from entering the country through Batam over the last two months.The foreigners include 47 Iraqis, while others were from India, China and Singapore, immigration official...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 18, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 75 35,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 725 -25 8,856,000 Alakasa Industrindo 575 -125 500 Alfa...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
TPP needs $900m in fresh fund
TPP needs $900m in fresh fund SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's Trans Pacific Petrochemical Indotama, which is majority owned by the Tirtamas Group, will require US$900 million to complete the construction of its stalled petrochemical complex in East Java, a Tirtamas official told Dow Jones...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Pressures mount for more Cabinet shake-up
Pressures mount for more Cabinet shake-up JAKARTA (JP): Although there has been no confirmation of swirling reports of an impending Cabinet reshuffle, leading politicians said on Friday that President Abdurrahman Wahid should fire incompetent ministers.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Textile and Fiber Art Indonesia - Korea at Textile Museum, Jl. Karel Satsuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5606613), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 19. * Instalation Exhibition: Pangaradeon Ni Oroan (Persiapan Pengantin Perempuan, by Altje Ully Panjaitan,...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Judge warns Malaysia PM
Judge warns Malaysia PM KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The judge in former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim's sex trial told Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday to refrain from commenting on the case after the leader said his testimony was not needed.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Banks' losses total Rp 38.7t
Banks' losses total Rp 38.7t JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 164 commercial banks suffered losses of Rp 38.70 trillion (about US$5.3 billion) in 1999, which is a sharp turnaround from Rp 62.49 trillion in the previous year.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Sexual harassment on public bus on the rise
Sexual harassment on public bus on the rise JAKARTA (JP): The recent robberies and rapes of women in taxis serve as a good reminder to female commuters to be careful in using public transportation in the capital.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Veterans survive women's doubles
Veterans survive women's doubles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's singles tennis players crashed out of the US$10,000 Women's Circuit-1 at the Danamon Tennis Center in Kemayoran, Jakarta on Friday, while in the doubles event only the veteran national pair Yayuk Basuki and Irawati Moerid Iskandar managed...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 18, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,368.00 7,442.00Australian dollar 1 4,656.58 4,710.79Austrian schilling 1 529.19 531.04Belgian franc 1 180.51 182.51Brunei dollar 1 4,323.44 4,369.42Canadian dollar 1 5,078.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Irian Jaya sends 220 athletes for PON
Irian Jaya sends 220 athletes for PON JAYAPURA (JP): The Irian Jaya sports council has decided to send 220 athletes and 224 officials to the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya, East Java, council spokesman Steven Dumbon said.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Soedjono missing since Nov. 29
Soedjono missing since Nov. 29 JAKARTA (JP): In a startling revelation, it was disclosed on Friday that key suspect in the alleged military massacre in West Aceh, Lt. Col. Sudjono, had disappeared nearly two months before the military admitted he was missing.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Challenge, not avoid your enemies!
Challenge, not avoid your enemies! It was with an audible sigh of national relief that 200 million people welcomed home President Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur last weekend after a breathtaking two-week tour of European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Death toll in Aceh tumult reaches 179 this year
Death toll in Aceh tumult reaches 179 this year BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Nine more people were reported killed in Aceh in the last two days, raising the death toll for the year to 179.A total of 151 civilians, 15 Indonesian Military (TNI) members and 13 policemen were recorded as casualties in the...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
IPB receives 39 students from Ambon
IPB receives 39 students from Ambon BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has received 39 students from Pattimura University in riot-torn Ambon in a bid to help them complete their studies, IPB academic and student affairs bureau chief Eddi Sendjaja said on Thursday.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
On plagiarism
On plagiarism The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17's letter on plagiarism has opened a Pandora's box. How can The Jakarta Post prevent this widespread phenomenon?Universities are also having to cope with this enormous task of detecting such dishonesty in education.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Asian currencies lower on U.S. rate fears
Asian currencies lower on U.S. rate fears HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Ruffled by hawkish commentary from the U.S. Federal Reserve chief, and edgy as investors dump yen, Asian currencies are weaker Friday.Indonesian government officials offered up some soothing words to shore up confidence in the rupiah,...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
President supports Agus in argument with Wiranto
President supports Agus in argument with Wiranto YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday threw his support behind Maj. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusumah, who is facing disciplinary measures for openly criticizing former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Human rights to get 'respect' in Constitution
Human rights to get 'respect' in Constitution JAKARTA (JP): A People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) committee working on amendments to the 1945 Constitution will propose the specific inclusion of the words "respect for human rights" in its proposals.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
WB upbeat government can fight corruption
WB upbeat government can fight corruption JAKARTA (JP): World Bank president James Wolfensohn expressed confidence on Friday that the Indonesian government would be able to confront and root out corruption, reduce the foreign debt burden and boost economic recovery.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
S'pore launches RI aid scheme
S'pore launches RI aid scheme SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore on Friday launched a S$400 million (US$235.3 million) finance scheme to encourage local companies to invest in Indonesia.The scheme is run by the Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore's state investment promotion arm and caters to both...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Damura not gambling, says Mutiara Mandala
Damura not gambling, says Mutiara Mandala JAKARTA (JP): PT Mutiara Mandala Mahardhika (3M) has set up a verification team which claims the Damura (the People's Fund for Sports) coupons will not encourage people to gamble.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
No delay in Ambon airport expansion
No delay in Ambon airport expansion AMBON, Maluku (JP): Officials here on Friday said the expansion of Pattimura Airport was continuing on schedule despite the turmoil which has swept across the city in recent months.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Central Java optimistic over hosting PON
Central Java optimistic over hosting PON SEMARANG (JP): Central Java Governor Mardiyanto remains hopeful of the province winning the right to host the 16th National Games (PON) in 2004 despite losing in preliminary voting.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Indonesian shuttlers advance to the Uber Cup semifinals
Indonesian shuttlers advance to the Uber Cup semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Top seed Indonesia advanced to the semifinals by defeating third seed Chinese Taipei 4-1 in third-day action at the Thomas and Uber Cup qualifying round in New Delhi on Friday.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
On HIV/AIDS cases
On HIV/AIDS cases It appears that your article 37 HIV/AIDS cases reported from The Jakarta Post, Feb. 16, 2000, has suffered at the hands of the editor's scissors. I suspect that the last sentence of the third paragraph should read: Of these 37 new cases, ten people are known to be infected with...
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Bumi Modern gets approval for rights issue
Bumi Modern gets approval for rights issue JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) finally gave approval on Friday to publicly listed tourism and hotel concern PT Bumi Modern's controversial rights issue plan.
Sat, 19 Feb 2000
Residents stand by doctor in opposing transfer order
Residents stand by doctor in opposing transfer order BOGOR (JP): An official at the Ministry of Health's Bogor office rejected a demand on Thursday by residents of Mulyaharja village that their favorite doctor is not transferred.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
PT Kaltim Parna scheduled to produce ammonia by 2002
PT Kaltim Parna scheduled to produce ammonia by 2002By Berni K. Moestafa BONTANG, East Kalimantan (JP): After years of delay, PT Kaltim Parna Industri began on Thursday the construction of its ammonia plant in Bontang, East Kalimantan, setting 2002 as its first production year.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Textile and Fiber Art Indonesia - Korea at Textile Museum, Jl. Karel Satsuit Tubun, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5606613), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Feb. 19. * Installation Exhibition: Pangaradeon Ni Oroan (Persiapan Pengantin Perempuan, by Altje Ully...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Farmers upset over unsold rice
Farmers upset over unsold rice MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Four million farmers in 23 regencies in South Sulawesi province are frustrated because at least half of the four tons of unhusked rice in the recent harvest remains unsold.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Code of conduct in DPR
Code of conduct in DPRFrom KompasI watched SCTV's live report on the introductory address for the draft state budget delivered by the vice president on Jan. 20, 2000, and observed that a number of members of the House of Representatives were not in the convention room but stayed outside instead,...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Provocateurs reported targeting Sumbawa town
Provocateurs reported targeting Sumbawa town DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Following their "success" in igniting sectarian riots in Mataram, Lombok Island, provocateurs are now targeting the town of Dompu in neighboring Sumbawa Island, police claim.Chief of Dompu Police Subprecinct, Lt. Col. M.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Policeman attacked in Nabire
Policeman attacked in Nabire JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A police sergeant was stabbed by a man claiming to be a member of the Papuan Security Force (Satgas Papua) in Nabire, the capital of Nabire regency, on Thursday.Nabire Police chief Lt. Col. Faizal A.N.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Gus Dur says he tried to notify Wiranto
Gus Dur says he tried to notify Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid insisted on Thursday that he tried to inform Gen. Wiranto of the decision to suspend him from his Cabinet post, but the former military chief was asleep.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
'Dozens questioned over 27 July case'
'Dozens questioned over 27 July case' JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives are hastily questioning related witnesses in an attempt to complete the investigation into the 1996 bloody takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters within the three-month deadline set by National Police...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Urban poor 'left out' of poverty programs
Urban poor 'left out' of poverty programs JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Settlement and Regional Development Erna Witoelar lamented on Thursday that poverty alleviation programs in the country continued to overlook the urban poor.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
On Visa Electron
On Visa Electron We refer to the letter by Adrianus Hiyung Tjung published in The Jakarta Post dated Feb. 9, 2000.We appreciate his valuable input to our new product, Lippobank Visa Electron. In response to his inquiries, we would like to provide the following information; Lippobank charges no fees...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Parahyangan choir presents classy love songs
Parahyangan choir presents classy love songsBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): Once again Avip Priatna renewed his longtime association with the Parahyangan Catholic University Choir to present a concert at the Dharmawangsa Hotel on Feb. 12 with smart programming.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Retired general supports police probe of son
Retired general supports police probe of son JAKARTA (JP): The city police have received the support of the family of Lt. Gen. (ret) Z.A. Maulani in its investigation of Maulani's son, who was arrested on Wednesday, an officer said.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Fireworks seized from warehouse
Fireworks seized from warehouse DENPASAR, Bali: Six people, including a soldier, were arrested in a raid on a warehouse illegally used to keep fireworks in the Kediri area, some 12 kilometers west of here on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
BRI plans to sell performing corporate loans to other banks
BRI plans to sell performing corporate loans to other banks JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) plans to sell performing corporate loans to other local banks to lower its corporate credits to 20 percent of its total loan portfolio, as mandated by the government and the...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Three Indonesian players reach Circuit quarterfinals
Three Indonesian players reach Circuit quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian players reached the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Women's Circuit 1 at the Danamon Tennis Center in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Aides discount role of `whisperers'
Aides discount role of `whisperers' JAKARTA (JP): Close aides of President Abdurrahman Wahid have denied feeding him wrong information resulting in his controversial statements or policies.The House of Representatives summoned the President's four secretaries on Thursday, in the hunt to uncover the...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Cholera kills 29 in southern Somalia
Cholera kills 29 in southern Somalia MOGADISHU (AFP): A cholera epidemic has killed 29 people in two southern Somali towns during the past two days, a local doctor said on Thursday.Omar Nur Ali said the victims were residents of the towns of Janale and Golweyna in the southern Lower Shabelle region.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Clinton offers mediation over Kashmir dispute
Clinton offers mediation over Kashmir dispute NEW DELHI (AFP): U.S. President Bill Clinton has stepped into the heart of the dispute between India and Pakistan, saying he was prepared to try and broker a solution to the issue of Kashmir just weeks before a visit here.