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Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Human rights in East Timor
Human rights in East Timor If we really want to uphold human rights in East Timor, we should not treat the matter in a fragmentary manner. Rather, we should give the same treatment to whoever might have been involved in human rights violations in East Timor, beginning from the moment the territory...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Irian Jaya urges end to transmigrants
Irian Jaya urges end to transmigrants FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya provincial legislative council wants the central government to stop sending transmigrants from densely populated areas of the province.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 1, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 475 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 950 -25 1,235,500 Alter Abadi 400 0 0...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
On the CIA's role
On the CIA's role I thank Mr. Richardson for providing a list of names as sources for his article on the CIA's crimes in Indonesia. I have spent considerable time on the Internet, the only immediate resource available to me, to research what these names might have to say about the criminal activity...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Police recapture 27 prison inmates
Police recapture 27 prison inmates MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Two days after Sunday's daring jailbreak at Gunung Sari Penitentiary here, local police recaptured 27 of 53 escapees, Makassar Regional Police chief Col. Aryanto Boedihardjo said.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Bold reform, not aid
Bold reform, not aid The government will predictably obtain between US$4.2 billion and $4.7 billion in new aid from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), which opened a two-day meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Church pelting hurts Yogyakarta tourism
Church pelting hurts Yogyakarta tourism YOGYAKARTA (JP): Many foreign tourists have canceled planned visits to this ancient city, the country's second most important tourist destination after Bali, following attacks on churches by mobs here on Sunday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Bakrie's rubber dealer Lewis & Peat goes under
Bakrie's rubber dealer Lewis & Peat goes under JAKARTA (JP): Natural rubber dealers Lewis & Peat Singapore and Lewis & Peat London, parts of the Bakrie Group, have decided to declare themselves bankrupt after failing to reach an agreement with their creditors, led by Rabobank, to rollover their due...
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
IBRA plans open tender for Astra stake
IBRA plans open tender for Astra stake JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) confirmed on Tuesday it did not extend its controversial agreement with Newbridge/Gilbert investor consortium but will invite bids for its 40 percent stake in PT Astra International instead.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Latecomers likely for Olympics 2000
Latecomers likely for Olympics 2000 JAKARTA (JP): As it kicked off of its centralized training program for the 2000 Olympics on Tuesday, the National Sports Council (KONI) said it expected 12 more athletes to qualify for the quadrennial event.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Australia firm on illegal immigration
Australia firm on illegal immigration JAKARTA (JP): Australian Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Philip Ruddock called on the Indonesian government to tighten its borders to help stem illegal immigration into Australia.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
12 local banks allowed to trade treasury bonds
12 local banks allowed to trade treasury bonds JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia allowed 12 local banks on Tuesday to trade treasury bonds issued by the government last year to finance their recapitalization costs.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
E. Timor inquiry impresses global community
E. Timor inquiry impresses global community UNITED NATIONS (Agencies): The international community generally gave a positive response to a report by a government- sanctioned inquiry which implicated top military officials in the East Timor violence.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Asia's high imports buck predictions
Asia's high imports buck predictionsBy James T. Areddy HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Thailand's imports rose at twice the pace of exports last year, challenging the notion that an export- led recovery has taken hold.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
120 golfers to tee off in Indonesia Ladies Open
120 golfers to tee off in Indonesia Ladies Open JAKARTA (JP): About 120 women amateur and professional golfers from 20 countries including Indonesia will take part in the Indonesia Ladies Open here from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5.The four-day tournament will be held at Senayan Golf Club, South Jakarta.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Fire in Pasar Baru
Fire in Pasar Baru JAKARTA (JP): At least three shop-houses were burned on Tuesday evening on Jl. KH Samanhudi, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta."The fire started at around 7 p.m. and burned three-shop houses. There are no casualties as they were empty," Central Jakarta Police's Maj. Ricky F.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
State Secretary Ali Rahman quits
State Secretary Ali Rahman quits JAKARTA (JP): State Secretary Ali Rahman has resigned from the Cabinet.President Abdurrahman Wahid confirmed on Tuesday Ali's exit, but did not elaborate on the reasons behind it.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Many workers still uninsured
Many workers still uninsured TANGERANG (JP): Many companies in Tangerang have yet to register their employees for the mandatory Jamsostek social security program, an official said on Monday."So far in Tangerang there are only 91,000 workers listed in the Jamsostek program.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Urban dwellers vulnerable to physical and mental ills
Urban dwellers vulnerable to physical and mental ills JAKARTA (JP): The pressures of economic development combined with explosive population growth have led to numerous health problems in the country's urban areas, a public health expert said.
Wed, 02 Feb 2000
Three-star treatment
Three-star treatment Entering the intercity toll road at the Pulo Mas entry, East Jakarta, at noon on Feb. 1, there was an Army green Honda sedan behind me that had black-and-white number plates. On the dashboard in front of the driver was a military cap with three stars.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
President tells world RI accepts differences
President tells world RI accepts differences GENEVA, Switzerland (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid assured the international community here on Sunday night that his government was committed to equal treatment for all, regardless of their ethnicity or religion.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
E. Timor probe faults Wiranto
E. Timor probe faults Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has implicated former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto and four other military and police generals in the violence that swept through East Timor last year, and recommended a formal...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
KONI to exclude wrestling and judo from Olympics preparation
KONI to exclude wrestling and judo from Olympics preparation JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) is likely to exclude judo and wrestling from its training program for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in September.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Key considerations on federalism
Key considerations on federalismBy Jeffrey Winters CHICAGO (JP): Recently a broad coalition of students organized a national seminar to discuss federalism and autonomy. It is a very important national discussion. In the context of Indonesia's history, it is also highly controversial.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
House legislator found dead in N. Sumatra
House legislator found dead in N. Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives legislator representing Aceh, Tengku Nashiruddin Daud, has been killed, with House Speaker Akbar Tandjung suspecting on Monday that politics might be behind the murder.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Police shoot man dead, prevent Rp 2.5b robbery
Police shoot man dead, prevent Rp 2.5b robbery JAKARTA (JP): A North Jakarta Police internal affairs officer shot and killed one of four suspected armed robbers in a dramatic shootout in front of Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Jl. Veteran, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Akbar urges military top brass to resign
Akbar urges military top brass to resign JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Monday that Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass found to be involved in the East Timor debacle should resign.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Police ban mass gatherings in Yogyakarta
Police ban mass gatherings in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Dadang Sutrisno announced on Monday a ban on mass gatherings in the city following attacks on churches by unruly crowds on their way home from a mass prayer on Sunday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Govt forms teams to curb academic titles
Govt forms teams to curb academic titles JAKARTA (JP): The government followed up its commitment to cleanup dubious educational institutions by forming three special teams to regulate the awarding of academic titles.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
U.S. prods ASEAN to set up fund
U.S. prods ASEAN to set up fund SINGAPORE (DPA): The U.S. government wants ASEAN members to put together a fund to help small and medium-sized enterprises fulfill their potential but it is not clear if the United States is prepared to take a stake, Ambassador Steven Green said in a report on Monday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Local travel agencies told to realize Net value
Local travel agencies told to realize Net value JAKARTA (JP): KLM Royal Dutch airlines called on Indonesian travel agencies on Monday to adopt e-commerce or risk loosing business to competitors with online ticket reservation services.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Water ties with foreign partners to go on
Water ties with foreign partners to go on JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has made progress in its water management deal with two foreign firms -- Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ) and Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) -- and only needs to secure the City Council's approval to start the project.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Cash problem may deter Oka's chance
Cash problem may deter Oka's chance JAKARTA (JP): Financial shortage may spoil national windsurfer Oka Sulaksana's chance of a medal in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney in September.The Indonesian Yachting and Windsurfing Association (Porlasi) official in charge of athletes development, Raymond...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Aceh rebels offer cease-fire to TNI
Aceh rebels offer cease-fire to TNI BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Separatist rebels grouped in the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in this restive province have said they will accept a cease-fire if Indonesian security forces call off their campaign to crush the resistance movement.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Individuals must act to end RI's crisis
Individuals must act to end RI's crisisBy Christopher Lingle SYDNEY (JP): Despite an apparent respite from the currency and financial woes that began in 1997, Indonesia continues to face an ongoing structural crisis.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Govt to trade Rp 19t in treasury bonds
Govt to trade Rp 19t in treasury bonds JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda Goeltom said on Monday that some Rp 19.7 trillion (US$2.60 billion) in government bonds would be tradable at the Surabaya Stock Exchange starting on Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
'Becak' drivers occupy City Council
'Becak' drivers occupy City Council JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of becak (pedicab) drivers occupied the City Council on Monday in a desperate move to pressure the administration to legalize their operation in the capital.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Executives get two years in jail for fraud
Executives get two years in jail for fraud JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the West Jakarta District Court sentenced company executives Tansri Benui, alias Tan Beng Hoei, and Soesanto Leo on Monday to two years in jail each for defrauding Bank Prima Ekspress.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 31, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,388.00 7,462.00Australian dollar 1 4,716.50 4,767.47Austrian schilling 1 525.74 531.22Belgian franc 1 179.33 181.20Brunei dollar 1 4,324.26 4,370.13Canadian dollar 1 5,112.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
12 dead, 7 missing in RP flashfloods
12 dead, 7 missing in RP flashfloods MANILA (AFP): At least 12 people have been killed by flashfloods and landslides that swept four southern Philippine provinces after a week of torrential rain, the Office of Civil Defense said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
KDD to form Taiwan units
KDD to form Taiwan units TOKYO (DPA): Japan's major international common telephone carrier KDD Corporation announced on Monday it will transform its representative offices in South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines into subsidiaries from Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Megawati told to withdraw party nomination
Megawati told to withdraw party nomination JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Deputy Chairman Dimyati Hartono hinted that Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri should withdraw her nomination as party chair for the good of the party.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Oil prices in Asia fall on American stock release plan
Oil prices in Asia fall on American stock release plan SINGAPORE (Reuters): Crude oil prices fell on Monday dampened by news that the United States was looking to release oil from its national stockpile.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
RI dismisses calls for world tribunal
RI dismisses calls for world tribunal JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed on Monday the likelihood of an international tribunal for Indonesian generals in connection with last year's violence in East Timor.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Flooding going from bad to worse in Semarang
Flooding going from bad to worse in SemarangBy Haryoso SEMARANG (JP): Parti, 43, breaks down every time she remembers how her merchandise worth Rp 10 million went missing when a flood swept through Mangkang Market on Jan. 28.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Father accused of sexual abuse
Father accused of sexual abuse JAKARTA (JP): A woman reported to police on Monday that her husband had allegedly sexually abused their eight-year-old adopted daughter for the last few months and demanded that he be arrested.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
14 questioned over jailbreak
14 questioned over jailbreak MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Fourteen wardens from the Gunung Sari Penitentiary here were brought in for police questioning on Monday following an overnight jailbreak in which 29 prisoners escaped after reportedly finding their cells unlocked.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Abdurrahman's governance appears based on hunches
Abdurrahman's governance appears based on hunches How should one run a government infested with problems from the past and present? Politics lecturer Ichlasul Amal of Yoygakarta's Gadjah Mada University shared his views in a recent interview with The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
In praise of TNI
In praise of TNIFrom PelitaUnfavorable reports about the Indonesian Military (TNI) continue to make the daily rounds. Incidents in Aceh, West Kalimantan, East Timor, Maluku and Irian Jaya are always connected with the performance of TNI members.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Telkomsel budgets Rp 1.5t to improve transmission
Telkomsel budgets Rp 1.5t to improve transmission JAKARTA (JP): PT Telkom's subsidiary mobile phone service operator PT Telkomsel will invest up to Rp 1.5 trillion (about US$207 million) this year in a bid to improve its service and transmission capacity, a company executive has said.