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Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Two new members join 'Asia News Network'
Two new members join 'Asia News Network' PHNOM PENH (JP): Two top English-language newspapers in the region, The Korea Herald and the Philippine Daily Inquirer, joined the Asia News Network (ANN) on Monday, bringing the number of major Asian newspapers in the regional alliance of same-day news...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
ASEAN looks at protecting women workers abroad
ASEAN looks at protecting women workers abroadBy Sumono Mustoffa JAKARTA: Should the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) break away from its usual "black-tie" diplomatic concerns to tackle, as a group, the nitty-gritty issue of protecting thousands of its women who work as domestic...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000Performances * Puppet Show: Bambang Sutra Dewa, by puppeteer Aep Adimiharja at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 9:30 p.m., Feb. 5.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 TV Series 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Documentary 5:30 Sports 6:00 Music 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Music 9:00 World News 9:35 Talk Show...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
A cry for justice
A cry for justice Now that the government-sponsored Inquiry into Human Rights Violations in East Timor, or KPP HAM as it is known by its Indonesian acronym, has announced its findings, the Attorney General's office must quickly act on its recommendations.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 850 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 475 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 25 740,000 Alter Abadi 400 25...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
For stronger Asian ties
For stronger Asian ties We support an Indonesian foreign policy which aims at opening new opportunities by strengthening ties with China and India. Stronger ties with both those countries could bolster Indonesia's bargaining position vis-a-vis the West.It is a fact that the U.S.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Military hunts terror callers
Military hunts terror callers AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku Military are hunting anonymous telephone callers who have spread terror among residents in the last two weeks.Chief of the Pattimura Military Command Brig. Gen.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Inflation up 1.32 percent in January: BPS
Inflation up 1.32 percent in January: BPS JAKARTA (JP): Inflation in January increased by 1.32 percent compared to the previous month due, in particular, to higher food prices and other basic necessities, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS).
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Justice seekers need quick solution
Justice seekers need quick solution I have received several reactions to my letter Justice at a Price, (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 28, 2000) and I sincerely thank those who took the time to react, either favorably or unfavorably, and even tracked me down on the phone.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Where's the proof of accusations?
Where's the proof of accusations?From Pikiran RakyatPolitical use of violence concerning ethnicity, religion, race and group relations (SARA) has been on the increase recently. The cases of Maluku, North Maluku and Aceh remain unsolved, and then the strife in Mataram, Lombok, occurred.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
TNI respects KPP HAM's findings
TNI respects KPP HAM's findings JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) said on Monday it fully respected the findings of the government-sponsored Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Explosion rocks Denpasar school
Explosion rocks Denpasar school DENPASAR, Bali: An explosion rocked an elementary school in a housing complex in Denpasar on Sunday, damaging the wall surrounding the building.The deafening explosion at about 9:30 p.m.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Glove to expand network
Glove to expand network MANILA, Philippines (AP): Globe Telecom said Monday it will spend US$300 million this year to expand and upgrade its cellular telephone network.Globe said the project will expand the reach and increase the capacity of its network, including switching, network subsystems,...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Astra deal make or break time for IBRA's credibility
Astra deal make or break time for IBRA's credibilityBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The competition to control the ownership of PT Astra International, respected as one of the best-managed companies in the country, held all the ingredients to end up as the most high-profile foreign investment deal...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Rp 135m for Hermes replica
Rp 135m for Hermes replica JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has allocated Rp 135 million for a replica of a statue of the Greek god Hermes to be placed on Harmoni bridge in Central Jakarta at the end of March, a city official said.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Three nabbed over rape, molestation of schoolgirls
Three nabbed over rape, molestation of schoolgirls JAKARTA (JP): Ciputat Police have arrested three men for allegedly raping a schoolgirl and molesting another early on Sunday morning in an abandoned building on Jl. Dewi Sartika, Ciputat, Tangerang.Ciputat Police chief Capt.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Radio broadcaster ignorant about rape
Radio broadcaster ignorant about rape I am writing in reference to a talk show on the radio station Jakarta News FM 97.4 at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30. Its topic was a recent rape case in a taxi.The woman broadcaster mentioned the rapist was a father of five.
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
Bayer to acquire Lyondell
Bayer to acquire Lyondell JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bayer Indonesia Tbk announced on Monday plans to take over a majority share in polyurethane raw materials manufacturer PT Lyondell Indonesia.Bayer Indonesia senior executive Wolfgang Piroth said the takeover of Lyondell Indonesia's shares...
Tue, 01 Feb 2000
External debt figures on Singapore 'misleading'
External debt figures on Singapore 'misleading' SINGAPORE (AFP): The Singapore government said Monday a report by the World Bank, IMF and two international agencies that Singapore's external debt had hit more than US$200 billion was misleading.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 31, 2000
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 31, 2000Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition: Drawings by Widayanto, The Regent Jakarta, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta (Phone: 2523456), until Feb. 5. * Arts Exhibition: Magie en Modernisme, Pre-War Balinese Modernists, 1928-1942, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
What issues lies ahead in the Internet and e-Business world?
What issues lies ahead in the Internet and e-Business world?By Zatni Arbi SINGAPORE (JP): When someone from the Framingham-based IT research company International Data Corporation (IDC) speaks, heads in the IT industry turn.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Daewoo draws global players
Daewoo draws global players SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's much-touted bid to auction off the ailing Daewoo Motor Co. is sparking keen interest among global players, a top economic official said Sunday."General Motors of the United States, Volkswagen of Germany, Fiat of Italy and Hyundai Motor Co.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Tiga Dua travel agent
Tiga Dua travel agent The name Tiga Dua travel agent may give the impression that it is an appropriate place where we can purchase bus tickets, especially considering that this travel agent, located at Probolinggo bus station, is quite large.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Malaysia Prime Minister says forex controls to stay
Malaysia Prime Minister says forex controls to stay PARIS (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed reiterated on Saturday that he had no intention of lifting a package of controls on cross-border capital flows of in the near future.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Police bust renowned pub
Police bust renowned pub DENPASAR, Bali: Local police detectives here raided the renowned Denpasar Moon Karaoke and Pub on Jl. Sudirman in the wee hours of Sunday, confiscating several ecstasy pills, 3.2 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal metamphetamine) and implements for its use.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Management Program 5:00 Technology Program 5:30 Sports 6:00 Music 6:30 News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama...
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Ryaas cites hurdles in solution for Aceh
Ryaas cites hurdles in solution for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Regional Autonomy Ryaas Rasyid said on Saturday it was difficult for the government to seek a peaceful and comprehensive solution to the conflict in Aceh if the Acehnese themselves were divided over what they wanted.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Ensure invests $200m in RI
Ensure invests $200m in RI JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan-based aluminum group Ensure Co. Ltd. said at the weekend it would invest $200 million in various prospective business sectors in Indonesia.Ensure chairman Wang Chune said initially the group would invest some US$10 million in local life insurance firm...
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Prisoners escape in daring jailbreak
Prisoners escape in daring jailbreak MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Police opened fire on 53 inmates attempting to escape from the Gunung Sari penitentiary here in the early hours of Sunday morning, injuring five of them.Another nine inmates were wounded in the operation to recapture the escapees.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Aussie upbeat to boost ties with RI
Aussie upbeat to boost ties with RI JAKARTA (JP): Australian Ambassador John McCarthy expressed confidence that ties with Indonesia would undoubtedly improve in the future as the two main impediments to the relationship -- the East Timor issue and an authoritarian regime in Jakarta -- had been...
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Residents gear up for celebration of Chinese New Year
Residents gear up for celebration of Chinese New Year JAKARTA (JP): City residents continued preparing for the upcoming Chinese New Year (Imlek) celebration on Sunday, amid calls to celebrate the event in a modest fashion.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Closed banks' furniture auctioned
Closed banks' furniture auctioned JAKARTA (JP): Auction firm PT Balai Lelang Indonesia (Balindo) is displaying furniture belonging to closed banks under the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency.The furniture will be offered to the public in a seven-day auction beginning on Feb. 2.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Ostrich husbandry illegal: Regent
Ostrich husbandry illegal: Regent PURWAKARTA, West Java: Purwakarta Regent Bunjamin Dudin revealed on Saturday that an anthrax-plagued ostrich husbandry in Ciparungsari village here was running without a permit from the local administration.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
No more one-man show
No more one-man show The editorial After the first 100 days which appeared in your Jan. 26, 2000 issue was welcomed since it is entirely appropriate at this time for your editorial staff to take stock of performance of the new government. You also put forth a real suggestion of sorts, i.e.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Donors meeting determined to keep Indonesia afloat
Donors meeting determined to keep Indonesia afloat JAKARTA (JP): The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) will start its meeting here on Tuesday amid the country's need for loans and its pressing security and political problems.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
City police recruitment
City police recruitment JAKARTA (JP): The city police are offering the opportunity for Indonesian youths to be recruited and trained as noncommissioned police officers for the 2000-2001 school calendar year, an official said over the weekend.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
E. Timor to renegotiate oil, gas treaty: Horta
E. Timor to renegotiate oil, gas treaty: Horta SINGAPORE (Reuters): East Timor wants to renegotiate an existing joint oil and gas prospecting treaty, which dictates the development of resources in the Timor Sea, with Australia, independence leader Jose Ramos-Horta on Sunday.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Abdurrahman ready for economic forum
Abdurrahman ready for economic forum GENEVA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid arrived here on Sunday for the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he is expected to deliver speeches on Monday.During the annual forum, Abdurrahman will brief attending businessmen on Indonesia's readiness to anticipate...
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Political factors to reign again in stock mart: Analyst
Political factors to reign again in stock mart: Analyst JAKARTA (JP): Trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will be dictated by the domestic political situation this week, with investors fearing that instability could arise during the President's two-week overseas trip, according to...
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
UN inquiry to propose tribunal
UN inquiry to propose tribunal JAKARTA (Agencies): An inquiry set up by the United Nations into human rights abuses in East Timor has concluded that Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel were directly involved in last year's violence, sources close to the inquiry said in New York on Saturday.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Be a professional manager
Be a professional managerFrom Rakyat MerdekaI used to work as a manager and had to retire early in December 1999. This was my bonus for the Idul Fitri post-fasting festivity. However, in this case I was treated differently from more fortunate people such as those not yet retiring and receiving...
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Govt to ban parade of academic titles
Govt to ban parade of academic titles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians may soon no longer be able to flaunt their academic degrees as a new ruling is being drafted to regulate the public use of such credentials.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Officers clash with residents over eviction
Officers clash with residents over eviction JAKARTA (JP): City public order officials clashed with residents of Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta on Saturday when they attempted to evict the occupants of six houses belonging to the city administration.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Abdurrahman's absence
Abdurrahman's absence There is no doubt many Indonesians are having difficulty deciding whether to be reassured or worried that the military has put itself on heightened alert "to anticipate any possible disturbances" during President Abdurrahman Wahid's 16-day absence from the country.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Leftists protest RP-US war games
Leftists protest RP-US war games MANILA (AFP): A small group of leftwing activists on Sunday held a rally in front of the U.S. embassy in the Philippine capital Manila to protest the resumption of war games between the allies.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Nippon to build RI gas plant
Nippon to build RI gas plant TOKYO (Nikkei): Nippon Steel Corp. has received two orders for natural-gas development bases from two companies based in Jakarta, Indonesia, totaling Y4.5 billion, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in it Saturday morning edition.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Nearly 1700 killed in North Maluku violence
Nearly 1700 killed in North Maluku violence JAKARTA (JP): At least 1,692 people have been killed in sectarian clashes in North Maluku since they first erupted in late December, an official said on Sunday.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
Auto association expects robust sales this year
Auto association expects robust sales this year JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), said this year's cars sales could reach 160,000 units, almost twice last year's figure, but warned that continued social unrest could hamper the growth.
Mon, 31 Jan 2000
47 named suspects in Mataram riots
47 named suspects in Mataram riots MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 47 people have been declared suspects in the four days of sectarian riots here recently, local police spokesman Capt. Agus Sutisna said on Saturday.