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Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Asian currencies down on yen slide and Indonesian politics
Asian currencies down on yen slide and Indonesian politics SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A surge in the U.S. dollar to a four- and-a-half month high against the yen pushed Asian currencies lower late Wednesday.The U.S. currency rose above Y109.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Govt has no plan to remove CPO export tax: Minister
Govt has no plan to remove CPO export tax: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Trade and Industry Jusuf Kalla ruled out on Wednesday a plan to remove the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) products."We won't remove the tax.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Making sense of Beijing's conduct in S. China Sea
Making sense of Beijing's conduct in S. China SeaBy Santo Darmosumarto JAKARTA (JP): Last week, quarrels broke out again between China and the Philippines after the latter protested the presence of Chinese fishing boats around Scarborough Shoal in the Spratly Islands, just 128 miles west of Luzon.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Principal's solvency soars
Principal's solvency soars JAKARTA (JP): Principal Indonesia announced on Wednesday its solvency margin reached 821 percent at the end of 1999, based on the new required risk-based capital calculation.The company said this figure was far above the government's minimum requirement of 5 percent for...
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Misuse of Indonesian passports continues
Misuse of Indonesian passports continues JAKARTA (JP): Rampant misuse of Indonesian service passports continues to be a large problem, which needs serious and coordinated attention from all state ministries.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
ASEAN has enough members for now
ASEAN has enough members for now In the past five years, ASEAN has nearly doubled in size. Vietnam joined the grouping in July 1995, Burma and Laos in July 1998 and Cambodia in April 1999, bringing the number of Asean member countries to 10.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Police find it difficult to ban 'tablig akbar'
Police find it difficult to ban 'tablig akbar' YOGYAKARTA (JP): A noted sociologist said the police could not issue an official ban on Muslim gathering, locally called tablig akbar', unless the gathering is proven to be organized to generate anarchy.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Don't leave Megawati home alone
Don't leave Megawati home alone The absence of Abdurrahman Wahid, for about two weeks, in search of what he claims to be international support for Indonesia's economic restructuring efforts has left Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri alone at home in charge of the nation's business.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
NTB duo set for Bangkok meet
NTB duo set for Bangkok meet JAKARTA (JP): Two women beach volleyball players from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will represent Indonesia in the World Beach Volleyball Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, from Feb. 15 to Feb. 20.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Politicians, experts split over Wiranto
Politicians, experts split over Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto, now under the spotlight over the East Timor debacle, attended a routine Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, shrugging off mounting calls for his immediate resignation.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Group foresees unrest in Irian Jaya
Group foresees unrest in Irian Jaya JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): A local rights group has warned of possible unrest as local leaders have been campaigning and heightening the expectancy of independence for Irian Jaya.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
BPK set to audit eight banks over alleged misconduct
BPK set to audit eight banks over alleged misconduct JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Wednesday it would start auditing later this month eight commercial banks receiving Bank Indonesia's emergency liquidity credits to investigate alleged malfeasance in the usage of funds.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Water firm workers in a lather over renegotiated agreement
Water firm workers in a lather over renegotiated agreement JAKARTA (JP): About 100 employees of the city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya held a rally at the City Council on Wednesday to protest a renegotiated agreement between the city administration and two foreign firms.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Sutiyoso backs cleanup drive for Jakarta Bay
Sutiyoso backs cleanup drive for Jakarta Bay JAKARTA (JP): Noting Jakarta Bay was the city's gateway, Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday that cleaning up its waters would boost the capital's appeal as a service city.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Forestry woes reflect local tragedy
Forestry woes reflect local tragedyBy Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has endorsed more debt for the government including forestry sector programs. This relates to an important seminar held recently in Jakarta by the government and sponsored by the World Bank.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Survey calls Astra and Indosat best managed
Survey calls Astra and Indosat best managed JAKARTA (JP): Car producer PT Astra International was the best managed Indonesian company in 1999, followed by state telecommunications company PT Indosat, according a survey conducted by Hong Kong-based financial magazine Asiamoney.
Thu, 03 Feb 2000
Maluku burning
Maluku burningFrom Sinar PagiIt is indeed pathetic to see the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) compelled to continually fight the culprits in Maluku.Many sides have appealed to the government, TNI and the police to immediately take steps to halt the clashes.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Jakarta residents warned to use water wisely
Jakarta residents warned to use water wisely JAKARTA (JP): Noting that increases in water rates were unavoidable to improve water supplies, an executive of a foreign water operator warned on Tuesday of the danger of subsidence from irresponsible groundwater exploitation.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
ASEAN asked to increase trade in Indonesia
ASEAN asked to increase trade in Indonesia SINGAPORE (AFP): Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon on Tuesday called on ASEAN members to increase trade and investments in Indonesia in order to boost its recovery efforts.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
RI wants majority share in joint venture with Caltex
RI wants majority share in joint venture with Caltex JAKARTA (JP): The government wants state oil and gas company Pertamina to have a majority share in a joint venture with PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia to develop the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block in Riau, a top official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Music 5:30 Sports 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Music 9:00 World News 9:30 Talk Show...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Prosecutor defends prosecution protocol
Prosecutor defends prosecution protocol JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor insisted on Tuesday that prosecuting attorneys could improvise on the content of an indictment as there were no strict rules requiring the court to split separate criminal cases into separate dossiers.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Pelindo II ready to hand over port ownership
Pelindo II ready to hand over port ownership JAKARTA (JP): The Tanjung Priok seaport authority, PT Pelindo II, is ready to transfer the seaport ownership to city administration in compliance with the implementation of the regional autonomy, a company executive said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
TNI needs new moral realignment
TNI needs new moral realignmentBy Hermawan Sulistyo JAKARTA (JP): In the first half of the 1950s, Indonesia adopted a liberal multiparty system. Political parties dominated all political processes. As a result there grew what has been termed as politik aliran ("stream politics"), a term coined by...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Madurese refugees ready to start new life
Madurese refugees ready to start new lifeBy Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): "I do not know when we can start farming here," Syamsudin, 39, complained. The farmer from Sanggau Ledo in Sambas regency was one of 500 Madurese refugees from Sambas.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Maintaining security
Maintaining securityFrom PelitaOne newspaper recently carried a news report about an agreement between religion-based mass organizations in Surabaya to work together in maintaining security and driving away all kinds of provocation which may trigger a riot.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police nab two in armed theft
Police nab two in armed theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Lama Police subprecinct officers have arrested two of four men who snatched a bag containing Rp 10.5 million (US$1,400) from a man on Jl. Pupan Pondok Pinang on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Government urged to regulate e-commerce growth
Government urged to regulate e-commerce growth JAKARTA (JP): Experts and Internet companies called on the government on Tuesday to immediately create a clear and integrated law to ensure a smooth and rapid growth in electronic commerce in the business and government sectors.Jonathan L.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police pledge to restore order in troubled Aceh
Police pledge to restore order in troubled Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Aceh Police chief Brig. Gen. Bachrumsyah Kasman launched on Tuesday the third phase of a six month police operation, dubbed Sadar Rencong III, to help restore order in the restive province.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
WFP blames NGO for distributing bad rice
WFP blames NGO for distributing bad rice JAKARTA (JP): The World Food Program (WFP) blamed a non- governmental organization (NGO), Pangan for the Poor (Param), on Monday for distributing poor quality rice over the past few months.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Feb. 1, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp RpU.S. dollar 1 7,433.00 7,507.00Australian dollar 1 4,734.82 4,785.71Austrian schilling 1 524.30 529.73Belgian franc 1 178.84 180.70Brunei dollar 1 4,361.58 4,407.59Canadian dollar 1 5,138.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Abdurrahman receives red carpet welcome in Britain
Abdurrahman receives red carpet welcome in Britain LONDON (Agencies): Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid arrived here on Tuesday to a red carpet welcome and looked set to receive the full political backing of British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Indonesia's reforms.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
ASEAN, China to iron out Spratlys
ASEAN, China to iron out Spratlys SINGAPORE (AFP): Officials from ASEAN and China are to meet this month to discuss further a contentious code of conduct over disputed islands in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Mahathir back home to deal with party infighting
Mahathir back home to deal with party infightingBy Simon Martin KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was due home Tuesday from an overseas vacation, apparently fit and relaxed despite a spate of health rumors, but with pressing political problems to tackle.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Five taekwondoins to compete in Taiwan
Five taekwondoins to compete in Taiwan SEMARANG (JP): Five local taekwondoins will represent Indonesia in the International Inter-University Taekwondo Championship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from March 29 to April 2.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
NISP plans to double stake in Bank Daiwa Perdania
NISP plans to double stake in Bank Daiwa Perdania JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP plans to purchase more shares in Bank Daiwa Perdania to increase its ownership to 20 percent from 11.93 percent at present.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Clarification on drug report
Clarification on drug report 1. This is in reference to the news report titled Army private caught at the Post for auto theft in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 17, 2000, page 4.2. It is reported: "The source added that first Cpl.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Asian currencies mixed late as news of Wiranto weighs on rupiah
Asian currencies mixed late as news of Wiranto weighs on rupiah SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies are mixed against the U.S. dollar in late Asian trade on Tuesday after a volatile session notable for a rise in the Singapore dollar, and rupiah weakness on speculation Indonesian Security...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000Performance * Concert: Indigo-Live Dinner Jazz features Margie Segers, Syaharani, Bertha, Idang Rasyidi in Balai Adika, Hotel Majapahit, Mandarin Oriental, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Phone: 031 5454333), 7 p.m., Feb. 5.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Three die from homemade cocktail
Three die from homemade cocktail SEMARANG: Three men died and two others were hospitalized after drinking alcohol mixed with soft drinks in Ngrampal village, Sragen district on Monday night.Central Java Police spokesman Lt. Col. M.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Wiranto pledges to stand firm
Wiranto pledges to stand firm JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto dismissed on Tuesday calls for his resignation over the East Timor mayhem, saying he was determined to defend himself against charges of wrongdoing.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Small Muslim parties to merge, name Adi chairman
Small Muslim parties to merge, name Adi chairman JAKARTA (JP): Twelve Muslim-based parties which collected only 3 percent of votes among them in last year's general election announced on Tuesday their plan to merge for the next polls in 2004.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
People's congress votes for Riau independence
People's congress votes for Riau independence JAKARTA (JP): The second Riau People's Congress in the provincial capital Pekanbaru concluded on Tuesday with a poll that resulted in a majority vote for independence.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Giant candles to light up Lunar New Year
Giant candles to light up Lunar New Year JAKARTA (JP): Dedicated Chinese Indonesians in the city are vying to brighten up the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration by offering giant and expensive candles to their temples.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Nokia touts new handsets
Nokia touts new handsets JAKARTA (JP): Finland-based Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia launched on Tuesday its new handset, the dual band GSM 900/1800 Nokia 8210.The company's general manager Alexander Lambeek said the new, lightweight handset was designed for customers who were fashion conscious and...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
WB tells donors to aid Indonesia
WB tells donors to aid Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank urged the country's major donors on Tuesday to provide crucial financial support for the three- month-old administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
L&M Group, Microsoft tie up
L&M Group, Microsoft tie up SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): L&M Group Investments. Ltd. said on Tuesday its unit L&M.com Pte. Ltd. has signed an agreement with PT Microsoft Indonesia to design and implement an Internet portal for the Indonesian market.The portal is expected to be launched by May 2000.L&M.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Most Asian stock markets close lower
Most Asian stock markets close lower HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday on concerns about a rise in U.S. interest rates, despite an overnight surge on Wall Street.In Indonesia, shares tumbled on fears of military retaliation after President Abdurrahman Wahid called on...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police detain 30 officers over various criminal cases
Police detain 30 officers over various criminal cases JAKARTA (JP): There are currently 30 police officers, with ranks ranging from captain to second sergeant, detained in city police internal affair's cells, in connection with criminal cases that include murder, blackmail, violence, robbery and...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Govt told to review Freeport deal
Govt told to review Freeport deal JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives asked the government on Tuesday to review its contract with mining company PT Freeport Indonesia, saying the deal violated investment regulations and the 1945 State Constitution.