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Tue, 15 Feb 2000
RI's mountainbikers eye top Asian spot
RI's mountainbikers eye top Asian spot JAKARTA (JP): National mountainbikers are expected to be among the top five Asian winners in the 6th Asian Mountainbike Championships held at Khaoyai Rimthan resort in Nakhon Rachasina, Thailand, from April 19 to April 23, deputy secretary-general of the...
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
Timor devastation 'worse than Bosnia'
Timor devastation 'worse than Bosnia' BAUCAU, East Timor (AFP): Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio on Monday described the devastation in East Timor as "worse than Bosnia" and appealed to international donors to speed up their aid to the territory.
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
LG projects $540m exports
LG projects $540m exports JAKARTA (JP): South Korean electronics maker LG Electronics said Monday it expected its Indonesian units LG Electronics Indonesia and LG Electronics Display Devices Indonesia to export US$540 million worth of television, television cassette recorders (TVCR), and...
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
Alleged rioters to stand trial
Alleged rioters to stand trial MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The provincial police here have submitted the dossiers of 28 suspects involved in recent riots to a district prosecutors' office.The police chief, Brig. Gen.
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
BNI reshuffles its management
BNI reshuffles its management JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) reshuffled its management on Monday, appointing a new president and chief commissioner, paving the way for its costly recapitalization.
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
Felix swims a personal best at Paris meet
Felix swims a personal best at Paris meet JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian swimmers sharpen their personal best times in two World Cup Short Course meets in Berlin and Paris as a warm up prior to the Asian Swimming Championships in Pusan, South Korea, and the Olympic Games in Sydney.
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 14, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 900 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 825 25 7,185,000 Alakasa Industrindo 575 -25 3,500 Alfa Retailindo 950 0...
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances * Dance, Music, Theater: Mystical Machine Made In Indonesia by Geber Modus Operandi, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17 - 18. * Puppet Show: Bambang Rahmaya, by puppeteer Cahya Lili Adisunarya, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang,...
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
YLKI, MUI yet to approve KONI's fund-raising program
YLKI, MUI yet to approve KONI's fund-raising program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Agency (YLKI) and the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) advised on Monday that they had not given approval to the proposed fund raising program called Damura (the People's Fund for Sports) as announced by the...
Tue, 15 Feb 2000
Food for Work: NGO improves sanitation through food aid
Food for Work: NGO improves sanitation through food aidBy Berni K. Moestafa SURABAYA (JP): The stench is unbelievable, overpowering what remains of the fresh air that has managed to filter down under the iron sheeted huts of the Embong Kaliasin slum area in Surabaya, East Java.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Amien Rais reelected PAN chairman
Amien Rais reelected PAN chairmanBy Sri Wahyuni and Asip Agus Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): The expectations spoke for themselves when Amien Rais remained virtually unchallenged in his bid to retain the National Mandate Party chairmanship on Sunday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
One dies in stove explosion
One dies in stove explosion JAKARTA (JP): A boy died and his brother suffered serious burn injuries on Friday morning when a stove exploded in a house on Jl. Kayumanis, in Kramat Jati district, East Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Islamic magazine survives tough press competition
Islamic magazine survives tough press competitionBy Ati Nurbaiti The following is part of a series of articles and interviews on the often fiery Islamic media, to be published in the next editions. JAKARTA (JP): Maluku has been deadly ground for a year, and when a young reporter was given an...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Japan aids grassroot projects
Japan aids grassroot projects JAKARTA (JP): Japan will extend its financial aid of Rp 1.4 billion (US$191,716) to help six grassroot projects in Indonesia.The Japanese Embassy said here last week the aid will be channeled to Indonesian nongovernmental organizations and a governmental institute.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Gus Dur's clamorous tour
Gus Dur's clamorous tour President Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur as he is popularly called, is back home after a 16-day working tour which took him to Mid East, European and Asian countries.During the trip, despite his frail health, the President energetically tried to boost bilateral economic...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
ACILS says Smith was only questioned
ACILS says Smith was only questioned JAKARTA (JP): Roger Anthony Smith of the American Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) has a valid work permit and residence permit and was only questioned by the police for allegedly violating existing immigration regulations, representatives of...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Bali money changers take heat
Bali money changers take heat JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Money Changers (APVA) in Bali said it has received constant complaints from foreign tourists regarding the activities of unauthorized money changers.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Troops guard steel company
Troops guard steel company CILEGON, West Java: Dozens of military and police personnel patrolled the compound of state steel company PT Krakatau Steel here over the weekend, following a mob attack on Wednesday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
West Java denies responsibility for pollution
West Java denies responsibility for pollution BANDUNG (JP): West Java Governor R. Nuriana insisted his administration was not responsible for the mercury that is said to have contaminated Cisadane River, whose water finds its way into homes across Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Portuguese president holds talks on rebuilding E. Timor
Portuguese president holds talks on rebuilding E. Timor DILI, East Timor (AFP): Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio met with East Timorese leaders on Sunday to discuss the difficult challenge of rebuilding the territory, ravaged by last year's militia violence.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Jabotabek trains offer exciting rides for commuters
Jabotabek trains offer exciting rides for commutersBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The sight of passengers hanging in doorways, while others risk their lives riding on the roof of overcrowded trains make people who are unfamiliar with the scene hesitate to jump on.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Stockholders to sue KLSE
Stockholders to sue KLSE SINGAPORE (AP): The association which represents the Singaporean holders of shares frozen by Malaysia said Saturday it is setting up a fund to pursue legal action against the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE).
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
KL, Bangkok to bid for INRO's buffer stock
KL, Bangkok to bid for INRO's buffer stock KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Thailand -- which have set up a fund to stabilize rubber prices -- will bid on the open market for buffer stock held by the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO), a Malaysian minister said on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Top post open to indigenous
Top post open to indigenous DENPASAR, Bali: Indigenous people will be given more chances to hold the top post in provincial police offices in the future, National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdiharjo said on Saturday.Speaking after swearing in Brig. Gen.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Police subprecinct chief killed in Aceh
Police subprecinct chief killed in Aceh SIGLI, Aceh (JP): A police subprecinct chief was shot dead in Pidie regency here on Sunday by an unidentified man believed to be a member of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).Pidie Police chief Lt. Col. Endang Emiqail Bagus said the officer, Second Lt.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Microsoft W2K: Is it for your business PCs?
Microsoft W2K: Is it for your business PCs?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Now that the Y2K worries are virtually over, what is next on the agenda for IT managers? Their question is likely to be: "Are we ready for W2K?" What they have in mind is the question of whether they are ready to make the move...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Calls grow for trial of Soeharto despite state of health
Calls grow for trial of Soeharto despite state of health JAKARTA (JP): The investigation and possible trial of former president Soeharto for alleged corruption during his 32 years in power must go forward despite claims that he is physically unfit, observers said over the weekend.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Kuala Lumpur hotel rates cheapest in Asia: Report
Kuala Lumpur hotel rates cheapest in Asia: Report KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Hotel rates in Kuala Lumpur are the cheapest among major cities in Asia according to a recent survey, a news report said Saturday.But while the low rates are a cause for joy to tourists, hoteliers and Malaysian tourism...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
UI to ensure education for penniless students
UI to ensure education for penniless students JAKARTA (JP): University of Indonesia (UI) rector Asman Boedisantoso vowed on Saturday to ensure the continuation of education for its less privileged students despite its limited budget.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Rp 2.8m collected for Maluku refugees
Rp 2.8m collected for Maluku refugees BOGOR (JP): Some 700 local Muslims, mostly women, attended a tabligh akbar (mass gathering) in Semplak, north of here, on Sunday to raise money for refugees in the riot-torn province of Maluku."We collected some Rp 2.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
People blamed for Makassar flood
People blamed for Makassar flood MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: An official denied on Sunday reports that claimed a burst dam was the cause of a flood here earlier this month.Suprapto Budi, head of the Bili-bili dam management, said heavy rains and continuing deforestation downstream from Jeneberang...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Investors likely to stay away from the market
Investors likely to stay away from the market JAKARTA (JP): Analysts predicted share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) would lose ground this week in the wake of President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision on Sunday to retain Gen.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Soldiers face probe over blast
Soldiers face probe over blast JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Command spokesman Lt. Col. Djazairi Nachrowi said on Saturday that strict measures would be taken against any of its members implicated in the grenade blast in the Boker red-light district, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, early on Friday...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Malaysia quivers over RI ethnic and religious strife
Malaysia quivers over RI ethnic and religious strife KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Ethnic and religious violence in Indonesia is unsettling neighboring Malaysia, fanning fears a rush of immigrants could undermine regional stability.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Police arrest doctor, midwife over abortion
Police arrest doctor, midwife over abortion JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, arrested a doctor, his male assistant and a midwife for allegedly performing some 200 illegal abortions over the past 11 months.Speaking on Saturday, North Jakarta Police chief Col.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Development control agency comes under fire
Development control agency comes under fire JAKARTA (JP): The name is impressive, the City Development Control Agency. Its job is to maintain the supremacy of regulations on city planning, but many people have complained that it contributes to the city's disorganized planning.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
PDI-P urged to reject military's dual role
PDI-P urged to reject military's dual role SALATIGA, Central Java (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is being urged to drop its support for the military's sociopolitical role during its congress in Semarang next month.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Fine Arts Exhibition: Desa Batu di Costabrava, by Hanafi, at Galeri Milenium, Golden Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until March 2. * Comics Exhibition: Ils revent le monde..
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
City administration to cooperate with universities
City administration to cooperate with universities JAKARTA (JP): City administration signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday with a number of state universities to conduct joint research into improving services for residents.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Despite drawbacks, Indonesia's Net market rosy
Despite drawbacks, Indonesia's Net market rosyBy Christiani Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Despite its current lack of infrastructure and nascent computer-literate community, Indonesia is still a highly promising market for internet business, executives of foreign internet providers said.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Gus Dur told to be more thorough in building democracy
Gus Dur told to be more thorough in building democracy JAKARTA (JP): Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid subtly criticized President Abdurrahman Wahid on Saturday for his controversial comments and urged the President to be more thorough in the painstaking process of building democracy.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Burglary suspect dies in cell
Burglary suspect dies in cell JAKARTA (JP): A burglary suspect died in a cell at Cilincing Police station in North Jakarta on Thursday evening after being beaten up by angry residents, a brother said on Friday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Russia's Proton rocket launches RI satellite
Russia's Proton rocket launches RI satellite BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (Reuters): Russia resumed launches of its key Proton rocket booster on Saturday, with the workhorse of Moscow's space program lifting an Indonesian satellite into orbit from Kazakhstan's Baikonur cosmodrome.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
ASEAN members warn of backlash on mega-mergers
ASEAN members warn of backlash on mega-mergers BANGKOK (Agencies): Southeast Asian countries said on Saturday they were concerned about developing nations being hit by a backlash from a current global trend for mega-mergers and acquisitions.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Man dies from speeding motorbike
Man dies from speeding motorbike JAKARTA (JP): A man died after being hit by a speeding motorbike on Jl. Raya Bogor, East Jakarta, which was allegedly driven by a member of the military, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Indorayon wins backing for controversial mill
Indorayon wins backing for controversial mill JAKARTA (JP): Pulp and rayon fiber producer PT Indorayon Utama has gained further backing for its controversial plant in the Porsea district, North Sumatra, with chairman of the National Economic Council Emil Salim warning the government on Saturday not...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Van Kalmhout wins Formula Ford Cup at Sentul
Van Kalmhout wins Formula Ford Cup at Sentul JAKARTA (JP): Marijn van Kalmhout of the Netherlands won the Formula Ford Euro Asia Cup First Division at the Sentul circuit near Bogor on Sunday.Kalmhout, of the Kalmthout Racing team and driving a Swift '97, clocked a time of 15 minutes and 59.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Manila sees rice shortfall
Manila sees rice shortfall MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is expecting a shortfall of about 350,000 tons of rice this year, Agriculture Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said Saturday.Asked on a government radio show if the country needed to import rice this year, Panganiban said the government...
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Wukirasih, Andrian win at Cigna Open
Wukirasih, Andrian win at Cigna Open JAKARTA (JP): After winning the women's doubles with Irawati Iskandar, Wukirasih Sawondari also won the singles title at the Rp 35 million (US$4,800) Niaga Cigna Open 2000 at Senayan tennis stadium on Sunday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2000
Malaysia gets tough on illegals
Malaysia gets tough on illegals KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Authorities detained 295 people as part of a crackdown on illegal immigrants after bloody clashes between foreign workers last week, news reports said on Sunday.