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Fri, 18 Feb 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Sports 4:00 News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Quiz 5:30 Sports 6:00 Music 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Music 9:00 World...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Gorontalo seeks status as province
Gorontalo seeks status as province JAKARTA (JP): Gorontalo has followed the example of Banten, West Java, the Riau archipelago and Bangka-Belitung, South Sumatra, and formally proposed that it be given provincial status.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
KONI accepts Yana's decision to quit sport
KONI accepts Yana's decision to quit sport JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Olympic Games team executive training director, Arie Sudewo, said on Thursday that he could accept archer Nurfitriyana Saiman's Lantang reason for resigning from the sport after the 15th National Games (PON) in June and bow out of...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Razaleigh will not challenge Mahathir
Razaleigh will not challenge Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A veteran politician who almost unseated Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in 1987 was quoted on Thursday as saying he had no plans to contest either of the top two ruling party posts this year.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Nurturing a fledgling democracy
Nurturing a fledgling democracy The following article is based on address to the Indonesian Council on World Affairs by Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General in Jakarta on Feb. 16, 2000. This is the first of two articles. JAKARTA: The Asian financial crisis was neither Asian nor financial.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Seaport police confiscate Ferraris
Seaport police confiscate Ferraris JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Seaport (KP3) Police in North Jakarta confiscated three Italian made Ferraris from a warehouse at the port on Thursday morning, KP3 Police chief said on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
HK upsets Indonesia in Uber Cup ties
HK upsets Indonesia in Uber Cup ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia was upset by Hong Kong 2-3 in second- day action at the Thomas and Uber Cup semifinals in New Delhi on Thursday.First singles Lidya Djaelawidjaja fell to Ling Wan Ting 11-2, 10-13, 11-13, while third singles Yuli Marfuah lost to Wang...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Missing persons' reports flood human rights office
Missing persons' reports flood human rights office BANDUNG (JP): The newly created Office of the State Minister of Human Rights Affairs has received some 3,000 reports of missing persons, most of them alleged abductions in Aceh, East Timor and Jakarta.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
House arrest 'viable option' for Soeharto
House arrest 'viable option' for Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman acknowledged on Thursday that house arrest was a viable option which could be imposed on former president Soeharto.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Pedicab drivers sue Governor Sutiyoso for operating ban
Pedicab drivers sue Governor Sutiyoso for operating ban JAKARTA (JP): Six becak (pedicab) drivers claiming to represent some 130 fellow drivers lodged a civil lawsuit against Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Nane Annan graces meeting of women leaders
Nane Annan graces meeting of women leadersBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Although they were visibly delighted to have Nane Annan among them, the glittering galaxy of Indonesian women leaders wondered why Kofi Annan, her husband and the United Nations secretary-general, had not come to see them.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Singapore consortium in $500m bid for Astra: Report
Singapore consortium in $500m bid for Astra: Report SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's top state investment arm was reported Thursday to be spearheading a bid of half a billion U.S. dollars for a 43 percent stake in Indonesia's automotive giant, PT Astra International.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Agus ready to meet summons over city-owned Bali hotel
Agus ready to meet summons over city-owned Bali hotel JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Agus Rayadi Iskandar di Nata, whose firm has been accused of causing financial losses to a city-owned asset in Bali, said he was ready to face city councilors.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Two rare eagles hatched in RP
Two rare eagles hatched in RP MANILA (AFP): Two rare monkey-eating eagles have been hatched in captivity in the past two months, using an innovative breeding technique, a local newspaper reported here on Thursday.The first eaglet was hatched on Dec. 23 and the second on Feb.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Asian monies weaker, hostage to yen and rupiah
Asian monies weaker, hostage to yen and rupiah SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies declined against the U.S. dollar late Thursday, caught between the vagaries of the rupiah and the yen.Regional currencies embarked on their downward trend late Wednesday in sympathy with the rupiah, and the yen's...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Two Nepalese sentenced to death over drugs
Two Nepalese sentenced to death over drugs TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced on Thursday two Nepalese nationals to death for drug trafficking.The men, identified as Til Bahadur Bhandari, 24, and Bahadur Gurung, 32, were convicted of smuggling 1.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
RI-Australia talks proposed
RI-Australia talks proposed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Thursday the Indonesia government wanted to discuss its sea boundaries with Australia following the secession of East Timor from Indonesia.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Eight state companies to be privatized this year
Eight state companies to be privatized this year JAKARTA (JP): The government will speed up the privatization of eight state companies to raise much-needed funds to help finance the deficit in the April-December state budget.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Government affirms commitment to fight corruption
Government affirms commitment to fight corruption JAKARTA (JP): Top government officials pledged their commitment on Thursday to eradicate corruption in the country, but warned that it may take time for the legal system to be able to properly address the problem.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
IBRA urged to help small firms put debts in order
IBRA urged to help small firms put debts in order JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) should pay more attention to the restructuring of debts of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a noted businessman said on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
In defense of Amien Rais
In defense of Amien Rais I criticized Amien Rais when he failed to see the violence in the Maluku as a local conflict -- something that will not necessarily color the relationship between Muslims and Christians elsewhere. But I have never heard him say that "tolerance is absurd".
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Government plan to increase tolls opposed
Government plan to increase tolls opposed JAKARTA (JP): Consumer activists, councilors and residents voiced opposition on Thursday to the government's plan to increase toll road charges 25 percent.Contacted separately by The Jakarta Post, they accused toll road operators of only looking after their...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Developer promises to restore building
Developer promises to restore building JAKARTA (JP): A state-owned construction company promised to rebuild the annex of the former Supreme Court building on Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur which it destroyed in October, Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur Abdullah said on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Garuda needs 35 years to clear debts
Garuda needs 35 years to clear debts JAKARTA (JP): Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia needs at least 35 years to fully repay all of its US$1.8 billion debts, the airline's president said on Thursday.Speaking at a hearing with members of the House of Representatives (DPR), Abdulgani said the economic...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Indonesia told to use South Africa as model of reconciliation
Indonesia told to use South Africa as model of reconciliation SURABAYA (JP): Indonesia should use South Africa as a model for dealing with "sinful" officials from the past regime as bringing them to court would waste energy and be unreasonable, a scholar said.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
U.S. backs Indonesian territorial integrity
U.S. backs Indonesian territorial integrity WASHINGTON (Agencies): Despite Washington's support for East Timorese independence last year, the United States does not back any of the other movements seeking to cut ties with Indonesia, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 17, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,343.00 7,417.00Australian dollar 1 4,634.17 4,684.58Austrian schilling 1 525.95 531.52Belgian franc 1 179.41 181.31Brunei dollar 1 4,309.78 4,355.77Canadian dollar 1 5,048.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
BI executive stands by Sjahril
BI executive stands by Sjahril JAKARTA (JP): Central bank senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Thursday it would be completely unfair to suspend Bank Indonesia's governor Sjahril Sabirin from duty for alleged irregularities in the extension of emergency liquidity credits to commercial...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
PT Lippo E-Net asked to hold public expose
PT Lippo E-Net asked to hold public expose JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) president Mas Achmad Daniri said on Thursday that his office had told the management of publicly listed Internet firm PT Lippo E-Net to soon hold a public expose to provide the public with more information on its...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
From the people to Mr Wolfensohn
From the people to Mr WolfensohnBy Lea Jellinek and Bambang Rustanto JAKARTA (JP): We feel we have met you, know you and dream the same things as you and many of us have faith in you. We have waited for your coming. We have sent letters to you but the response has been that you are too busy.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
UN chief pledges support to rebuild ravaged E. Timor
UN chief pledges support to rebuild ravaged E. Timor LIQUISA, East Timor (AFP): UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan made an emotional visit on Thursday to this devastated East Timor town to pay tribute to the victims of a refugee massacre and pledge his support to the people in rebuilding their lives.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
KL, Jakarta to join forces against piracy
KL, Jakarta to join forces against piracy KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Thursday to deploy their security forces in a joint war on pirates threatening the safe passage of vessels through their territorial waters.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Partisan media in danger of violation
Partisan media in danger of violation Religion-oriented media have long had their respective readerships. However, they have become controversial in the wake of recent developments, mainly the bloody conflict in Maluku.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Gulf states may attend ASEAN talks
Gulf states may attend ASEAN talks BANGKOK (AP): Thailand will invite Gulf states to attend a Southeast Asian foreign ministers' meeting to promote business and trade, Thailand's foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Caltex ready to help Riau operate CPP oil block
Caltex ready to help Riau operate CPP oil block JAKARTA (JP): Oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia offered on Thursday help for the Riau provincial administration to operate the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block should the latter take over the block in the future.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Four firms to list on SSX
Four firms to list on SSX SURABAYA (JP): At least four small and medium-size companies will soon float their shares on the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX), the exchange's president said here on Thursday.SSX president Anton Natakoesoemah said the four companies were leasing and consumer financing firm...
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Petrus files new lawsuit against city police
Petrus files new lawsuit against city police JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Petrus Bala Pattyona filed a new lawsuit against the city police at the South Jakarta District Court on Thursday, seeking Rp 10 billion (US$1,351,350) compensation for unlawful arrest last December.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
A pure question of justice
A pure question of justice It appears to be easy to legally process allegations of former president Soeharto's involvement in cases of corruption, collusion and nepotism. The former president failed to respond to a summons from the Attorney General's Office for reasons of ill health.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Glimmers of recovery
Glimmers of recovery Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics finally confirmed what has been felt by producers of consumer goods and durables since November: glimmers of recovery from depressed market demand.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Monjo tackles trademark cases
Monjo tackles trademark cases JAKARTA (JP): John Monjo, an executive of American tobacco company Brown & Williamson, is scheduled to arrive on Friday for a 10-day visit to handle several infringement cases and disputes between his company and local cigarette producers.
Fri, 18 Feb 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 17, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 825 -75 52,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 750 -25 2,873,500 Alakasa Industrindo 700 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 875...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Indonesian Military Chief meets Thailand premier Chuan
Indonesian Military Chief meets Thailand premier Chuan BANGKOK (AFP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Adm. Widodo A.S. (left) met Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai (right) on Wednesday during his first official visit to Thailand.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
House denies approval of Damura
House denies approval of Damura JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' Commission VI on Religion and Human Resources, chairman Ma'ruf Amin, denied on Wednesday that the House has given its approval for the distribution and sale of coupons, called Damura (the People's Fund for Sports).
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
One dead in Irian Jaya unrest
One dead in Irian Jaya unrest JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): One person was killed and two other civilians were injured when a clash erupted in Merauke after police tried to disperse demonstrators rejecting the government's offer of wide-ranging autonomy, activists said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Mahesa may stop operations
Mahesa may stop operations BANDUNG (JP): The Mahesa business-class train serving the Bandung-Purwokerto-Semarang route may stop operations next month due to a lack of passengers, a railway official said.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Man allegedly kills stepdaughter
Man allegedly kills stepdaughter TANGERANG (JP): Police arrested a 36-year-old man who allegedly beat his five-year-old stepdaughter to death, an officer said on Wednesday.The officer, who asked not to be named, said Bambang Wahono was arrested on Tuesday following the death of Aprihartini on...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Asia still a long way from precrisis ratings
Asia still a long way from precrisis ratings SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia's unexpectedly speedy recovery has sparked hopes of further ratings upgrades, but beyond the positive headlines and data, much still needs to be done for a return to pre-crisis credit ratings.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Islamic party puts moderate foot forward in newly won state
Islamic party puts moderate foot forward in newly won stateBy Ranjan Roy KUALA TERENGGANU, Malaysia (AP): In his turban and long robe, Abdul Hadi Awang looks very much the Islamic preacher he is.So, many people were surprised when his first act as head of the new Islamic-oriented government in the...
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Theater Festival exposes violence and destruction
Theater Festival exposes violence and destructionBy Putu Wirata SINGARAJA, Bali (JP): Violence and destruction were the major themes of the recent Biennale Theater held by Singaraja Teaching College in North Bali recently.
Thu, 17 Feb 2000
Nokia not innovative
Nokia not innovative I am a fan of Nokia mobile phones. I've always used Nokia since my first phone: from the N2110, N3110, N8110 to finally the N6110 and Communicator 9110.Recently, Nokia launched three new models, the N8210, N8850 and the latest, the N7110.