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Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Medco acquires more oil fields
Medco acquires more oil fields JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed oil company PT Medco Energi Corporation announced on Friday its acquisition of the stake of Union Texas Tomori Inc. in Senoro-Toili Ltd., an oil company in Sulawesi.Medco said it agreed to pay US$1.03 million to Union Texas Tomori Inc.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Top officers deny generals' meeting
Top officers deny generals' meeting JAKARTA (JP): Top military officers brushed aside on Friday President Abdurrahman Wahid's allegation that a group of generals had held a covert meeting.In a clear reference to the President, they also appealed to all political elites not to make statements that...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Observers ponder Wiranto's next move
Observers ponder Wiranto's next moveBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Although he is facing imminent retirement, cabinet suspension and censure for alleged human rights abuse, no one doubts that Gen. Wiranto will fight back.The question is what kind of counterattack the four-star general will launch.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Hashim survives bankruptcy suit at Supreme Court
Hashim survives bankruptcy suit at Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has rejected a bankruptcy appeal filed against businessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, according to a court document.The Supreme Court verdict document, dated Jan.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Teater Koma still packing them in with 'Sampek Engtay'
Teater Koma still packing them in with 'Sampek Engtay'By Endi Aras JAKARTA (JP): In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Teater Koma is restaging Sampek Engtay, the legendary Chinese romantic comedy centering on the concealed identity of the protagonist.Directed by N.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Lombok hotels lay off employees
Lombok hotels lay off employees MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Residents on Lombok island are starting to feel the impact of the religious riots which recently swept the area as hotels and other businesses have begun laying off employees due to the drastic drop in tourists.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Grandmother survives abduction
Grandmother survives abduction JAKARTA (JP): An elderly woman was rushed to the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital emergency room for multiple injuries, including a broken leg, after she survived an abduction.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Police say man shot 'for unclear reasons'
Police say man shot 'for unclear reasons' JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang Police detectives have the shell of a .8 caliber bullet and the police number of a motorcycle, used by an unidentified person to shoot a man in the Gembor subdistrict of Jatiuwung, Tangerang, on Friday evening.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Banderas' brutal movie joins cinema lineup in the capital
Banderas' brutal movie joins cinema lineup in the capital JAKARTA (JP): Antonio Banderas seems to have fun beheading brutal, unwashed tribesmen at the movie theaters. The following reviews and grades are by Rayya Makarim (RM), Oren Murphy (OM) and Tam Notosusanto (TN).Anna and the King.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Official says TNI at its lowest point
Official says TNI at its lowest point YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is now in worse shape than at any point in its history, chairman of the Reform Faction at the House of Representatives (DPR) Hatta Rajasa said."Never in its history has TNI been as fragile as it is now.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Reinstate govt authority
Reinstate govt authorityFrom Media IndonesiaActs of arbitrary crime and vandalism committed individually or in groups are getting more violent by the day. They are happening in Jakarta and all over the country. People now have the courage to resist, denigrate and even threaten the government.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Sports council offers bonus
Sports council offers bonus SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java Sports Council is offering a bonus for local athletes who earn medals in the 15th National Games (PON) in June in Surabaya, East Java.Council chairman Djoko Sudantoko said a gold medal winner would get Rp 20 million, silver Rp 10 million...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000Exhibitions * Comics, Animation Exhibition, at National Gallery, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3813021), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Feb. 14. * Painting Exhibition: 12 paintings by 12 Russian painters, at Borobudur Hotel, Jl.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Wiranto would do well to stand down
Wiranto would do well to stand down As a soldier, Indonesia's Gen. Wiranto has sworn to protect his country. The best way he can do that now is to resign his cabinet post and fight the charges he was instrumental in the carnage visited on East Timor in court before his recalcitrance tears apart...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Compromises vital to settle debate on human rights bill
Compromises vital to settle debate on human rights bill JAKARTA (JP): Political compromises are needed to settle the debate over the retroactive clause within a new bill on human rights tribunal, Minister of Law and Legislation Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Rabobank helps cooperatives
Rabobank helps cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Rabobank, one of the Netherlands' major banks, will help to set up a cooperative banking system in Indonesia to speed up the development of the country's cooperatives.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
PLN's subsidiary insured for US$3.6 billion
PLN's subsidiary insured for US$3.6 billion JAKARTA (JP): Eleven local insurance companies won the rights on Friday to provide all risk insurance coverage to PT PLN PJB-I, a subsidiary of state power company PT PLN for US$3.6 billion.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Wiranto a scapegoat
Wiranto a scapegoat Why is poor Gen. Wiranto being made a scapegoat? He was only doing what he believed to be right in the position he was in.Is there not just a wee bit of exaggeration going on here, because of such a worldwide preoccupation with human rights.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Historical building saved from damage: Officials
Historical building saved from damage: Officials JAKARTA (JP): The city administration instructed on Friday owner of the historical Supreme Court building on Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur in Central Jakarta to temporarily stop construction activities at the back of the building due to damages which...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Tap water management still undecided
Tap water management still undecided JAKARTA (JP): City councilors remained undecided on Thursday over the results of the water management renegotiation between the city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya and two foreign firms.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Two killed, one missing in Makassar flooding
Two killed, one missing in Makassar flooding MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Two people were killed and one was reported missing after severe flooding in Makassar since Thursday.Makassar Mayor Amiruddin Maula said on Friday that tens of thousands of people had to be rescued as their homes were...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Planned dissolution of KPU protested
Planned dissolution of KPU protested JAKARTA (JP): Protest mounted on Friday over the planned dissolution of the General Election Commission (KPU), with 15 parties that failed to win seats in House of Representatives in last year's elections calling it "a political conspiracy to create a new status...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Foreigners nabbed for breaching laws
Foreigners nabbed for breaching laws JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officers in greater Jakarta area captured at least 178 foreigners for violation of Law No. 9/1992 on Immigration and involvement in drug cases, an official said on Thursday.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
A joyous celebratipon of cultural rights
A joyous celebratipon of cultural rightsBy Harkiman Racheman MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Any New Year's celebration, especially that which is associated with a prominent culture, will normally attract tremendous public attention.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Robber suspects arrested
Robber suspects arrested BOGOR (JP): Bogor Regional Police have arrested three men suspected of stealing a truck loaded with 320 sacks of cement and were still looking for two other suspects.The three, identified as Rahman, Lumban Raja and Agus, were nabbed in separate arrests in the past couple of...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
City to gain integrated rehabilitation center
City to gain integrated rehabilitation center JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta will soon establish an integrated rehabilitation center for drug-addicted senior high school students, an official said on Thursday."The integrated rehabilitation center will provide humane services under one roof for addicted...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
ADB, WB to improve ties
ADB, WB to improve ties MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank are looking at a series of proposals aimed at boosting cooperation between the two multilateral institutions, the ADB said in a statement here on Friday.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
A new law to fight drug abuse
A new law to fight drug abuse The new legislation drafted by the House of Representatives to fight drugs in the country will have little meaning so long as the law continues to discriminate between people.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Concrete action needed
Concrete action needed It is heartening to see that such a large number of non- governmental organizations (NGOs) have come together in Jakarta in the fight against drugs (NGOs establish body in campaign to fight drug abuse, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 3, 2000).
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Drug suspect arrested
Drug suspect arrested BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police detectives arrested on Friday morning reported drug dealer Iwan, 28, for alleged possession of two kilograms of marijuana at his rented house in Ciawi.Police chief Lt. Col. Ade Husen K.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Germany vows continued support for RI
Germany vows continued support for RIBy Kornelius Purba BONN (JP): German Councilor Gerhard Schroeder said on Friday after a meeting with visiting President Abdurrahman Wahid that his government would continue providing political and economic support to Indonesia.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
GAM rebels deny claims they want cease-fire
GAM rebels deny claims they want cease-fire BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels here decried President Abdurrahman Wahid's claims that they had agreed to a ceasefire and called him a liar.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Your luck in this Year of the Golden Dragon
Your luck in this Year of the Golden DragonBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Gong xi fa cai!. Happy and prosperous New Year.Among the Chinese community, the Year of the Golden Dragon, which comes every 60 years, is believed to bring good luck and to be a happy and prosperous time for marriage and...
Sat, 05 Feb 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 Quiz 5:40 Sports 6:00 Music 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Quiz 8:00 TV Drama 9:00...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Chinese temples boast distinct local flavor
Chinese temples boast distinct local flavorBy Ida Indawati Khouw Jakarta is home to 70 Chinese temples, some of them dating back to the 1650s and declared protected buildings. Da-bo-gong and Jin-de-yuan are the two oldest extant temples.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Balinese Hindus observe Siwa Ratri
Balinese Hindus observe Siwa Ratri DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Balinese Hindus stayed up all night and read prayers on Tuesday to celebrate the Siwa Ratri night, a time to reflect on what they have done.The annual celebration was centralized this year at the Besakih Temple, Karangasem, which is believed...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Most Asian monies up as rupiah gains ground
Most Asian monies up as rupiah gains ground SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies edged up in late Asian trading on Friday, although a number of markets were closed for a lunar New Year holiday.Regional currencies were buoyed by the rupiah, which rose as fears of a military coup arising from a...
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
To whom does truth belong?
To whom does truth belong?From Rakyat MerdekaThe report on alleged human rights violations in East Timor that the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor presented to the Attorney General's Office has led to much debate in the community.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Telkom rejects call to hold shareholders meet
Telkom rejects call to hold shareholders meet JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom turned down on Friday the call made by State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi to hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting to appoint a new president and commissioner.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 4, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,517.00 7,593.00Australian dollar 1 4,758.26 4,810.17Austrian schilling 1 540.05 546.07Belgian franc 1 184.22 186.27Brunei dollar 1 4,449.77 4,497.42Canadian dollar 1 5,210.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Cindana uncertain for Uber Cup semis
Cindana uncertain for Uber Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): Top Uber Cup player Cindana Hartono is likely to miss the semifinal round in New Delhi this month after she was injured in a simulation match on Friday.
Sat, 05 Feb 2000
Police continue murder probe
Police continue murder probe MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police are continuing their investigation into the murder of legislator Tengku Nashiruddin Daud with 10 men already questioned over the incident, provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Sutiyono said.
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
BI to adopt tight policy to arrest fall of rupiah
BI to adopt tight policy to arrest fall of rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The central bank will adopt a tight monetary policy in a bid to arrest the fall of the flagging rupiah against the U.S. dollar.Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda Goeltom said here on Thursday that a tighter policy was unavoidable...
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
BPGS to present assets to DPR
BPGS to present assets to DPR JAKARTA (JP): State Secretary Ali Rahman said on Thursday he would present the Gelora Senayan Management Board's (BPGS) assets in a hearing with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR)."The House invited us to discuss BPGS' assets.
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
Pakistan pilot says plane was in danger
Pakistan pilot says plane was in danger KARACHI (Reuters): A Pakistani pilot said on Thursday he feared his plane, carrying then army chief Gen. Pervez Musharraf, would run out of fuel after it was denied permission to land at the southern port of Karachi.
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
Tunnels built to ward off floods
Tunnels built to ward off floods BOGOR (JP): The local administration will build two drainage tunnels connecting the two biggest rivers in West Java, the Ciliwung and Cisadane, in an attempt to solve perennial flooding.
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
Seven generals on trial?
Seven generals on trial?From Rakyat MerdekaThe Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor has recommended the trial of certain members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) for their inability to handle the situation after the independence...
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
PPP gives ultimatum over murder probe
PPP gives ultimatum over murder probe JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) faction threatened to walk out of the deliberation of the state budget if the government did not complete a murder investigation on its legislator Tengku Nashiruddin Daud within 30 days.
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 3, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,547.00 7,623.00Australian dollar 1 4,796.87 4,850.51Austrian schilling 1 534.48 540.41Belgian franc 1 182.31 184.34Brunei dollar 1 4,455.66 4,503.19Canadian dollar 1 5,250.
Fri, 04 Feb 2000
Generals rebuked over secret meeting
Generals rebuked over secret meetingBy Kornelius Purba THE HAGUE (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid warned Indonesian Army generals on Thursday against taking radical action, saying a group of generals had held a covert meeting in Jakarta during his absence.