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Thu, 27 Jan 2000
Committee established to evaluate regional autonomy
Committee established to evaluate regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday that the city administration and City Council would establish a joint working committee to evaluate and speed up the implementation of regional autonomy, including a handover of the central...
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
New provinces invited to see plenary meeting
New provinces invited to see plenary meeting JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) is inviting new provinces to observe its two-day national plenary meeting on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 here.The council's spokesman Ahmed Solihin told reporters on Wednesday that KONI's organizational department...
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
Five researchers get Unesco award
Five researchers get Unesco award BOGOR (JP): Five young researchers and environmentalists received a Man and Biosphere (MAB) Award from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) on Tuesday for their outstanding contribution in their field of work.
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
National athletes granted exemption from exit tax
National athletes granted exemption from exit tax JAKARTA (JP): National athletes will be exempt from the exit tax, starting early this year, each time they represent Indonesia in international championships abroad.A letter from the Tax Directorate General, numbered S- 168/PJ.41/1999 and dated Dec.
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
IBRA raises more than Rp 12t from asset sales
IBRA raises more than Rp 12t from asset sales JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has raised more than Rp 12 trillion (US$1.64 billion) in cash from asset sales and loan recoveries, according to the agency's deputy chairman Arwin Rasyid.
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
Young choreographers preserve 'legong'
Young choreographers preserve 'legong'By Kadek Suartaya DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The dancers moved elegantly, performing a legong dance depicting the passionate love of Shiva, the god of for his wife, the goddess of Durga.
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
UNTAET unwilling to cooperate with KPP HAM: Dillon
UNTAET unwilling to cooperate with KPP HAM: Dillon JAKARTA (JP): A senior member of the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor has complained that UNTAET has been uncooperative in uncovering alleged rights violations in the territory.
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
Lecturer drowns in flood
Lecturer drowns in flood JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta marine officers fished the drowned body of a female law lecturer at the private Pancasila University from the Grogol river which flows by the Pondok Indah golf course.
Thu, 27 Jan 2000
Israeli envoy meets top legislators
Israeli envoy meets top legislators JAKARTA (JP): Israel took the initiative in responding to President Abdurrahman Wahid's desire to open trade ties with the Jewish state by lobbying top legislators here on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Around of the golf courses in the capital of East Java
Around of the golf courses in the capital of East JavaBy Sirikit Syah SURABAYA (JP): More residents of East Java are learning the intricacies of how to pick out the right iron or wood.They are not trying their hand at the smelting business or forestry, but instead teeing off in the ancient game of...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Quick settlement in Aceh foreseen
Quick settlement in Aceh foreseen SABANG, Aceh (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, on his first visit since to Aceh since being elected in October, boasted he foresaw a quick end to strife in the province, but failed to propose any solutions.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Domestic debt 'constraint to economic growth'
Domestic debt 'constraint to economic growth' JAKARTA (JP): The government's mounting domestic debt will constrain its ability in 2000 and the years to come to stimulate economic growth, according to the University of Indonesia's noted economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Australia and Indonesia have experienced ups and downs in their relationship, a common thing in international relations.Relations between the two nations were originally very good.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Newcrest closes gold mine on Halmahera
Newcrest closes gold mine on Halmahera MELBOURNE (Dow Jones): Unrest on the Indonesian island of Halmahera has again forced Australia's Newcrest Mining Ltd. to shut its Gosowong gold mine and evacuate staff.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Politicians, legislators call for an end to violence
Politicians, legislators call for an end to violence JAKARTA (JP): A dozen politicians and legislators called on Tuesday for an end to sectarian clashes and violence in a number of troubled provinces and warned against "a group of elites" that had been exploiting the situation for its own political...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
GSM regulations
GSM regulations I thank Mr. Ridwan Tjokroutomo for his letter GSM regulations must be clear, published in The Jakarta Post of Dec. 30, 1999. In response to this letter, allow us to explain that in every process of migration, either from the prepaid service to the postpaid service, or the other way...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Poll watchdogs call for delay of local elections
Poll watchdogs call for delay of local elections JAKARTA (JP): Seven election monitoring bodies proposed on Tuesday local elections scheduled for June in three newly established provinces be delayed, citing inadequacies in the polls' legal basis, security guarantees and the preparation of poll...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Mandiri expects to raise up to $1.5b from IPO
Mandiri expects to raise up to $1.5b from IPO JAKARTA (JP): Bank Mandiri expects to raise between US$1.2 billion and $1.5 billion from its planned initial public offering, the bank's president, Robby Djohan, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Waves hit RP; 5,000 homeless
Waves hit RP; 5,000 homeless ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AP): High waves whipped by monsoon winds struck at least three southern Philippine towns, destroying huts on stilts and leaving more than 5,000 people homeless, police said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
President to decide on who should manage Senayan
President to decide on who should manage Senayan JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of an organization involved in managing Gelora Senayan sports complex said on Tuesday President Abdurrahman Wahid would select the best institution to oversee its extensive facilities.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Neglected railroad
Neglected railroad I went to Magelang, Central Java, recently via Purwokerto and Wonosobo. Wonosobo is a very fertile area with fresh air and cool climate. Vegetables such cabbage, potatoes and tobacco are among the main agricultural products.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 25, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,263.00 7,337.00Australian dollar 1 4,758.72 4,810.87Austrian schilling 1 531.41 537.36Belgian franc 1 181.27 183.30Brunei dollar 1 4,315.00 4,361.55Canadian dollar 1 5,032.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
RI continues to import NZ milk
RI continues to import NZ milk PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Indonesia imports about 30 percent of the country's milk demand from New Zealand due to the shortage of local milk production, a senior official said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
National Police chief yet to accept offer to lead PBVSI
National Police chief yet to accept offer to lead PBVSI JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo has yet to respond to the offer from the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) to chair the organization for the 2000 to 2004 term.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Officers foil 57 gun smuggling attempts
Officers foil 57 gun smuggling attempts TANGERANG (JP): Soekarno-Hatta International Airport customs and excise officers have foiled attempts to smuggle 57 various types of guns into the country in the past eight months, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Peaceful PDI celebration assured
Peaceful PDI celebration assured JAKARTA (JP): City military commander Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu vowed on Tuesday that his command was ready to prevent any efforts to disrupt security in the city in connection with the 27th anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) here on Thursday.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Performance * 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.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Irianese rugby team to play in Darwin
Irianese rugby team to play in Darwin TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Irian Jaya is often in the news for the independence movement there, but most people are probably not aware that the province also has a world-class rugby team.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Strong waves destroy houses
Strong waves destroy houses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Strong waves have destroyed 24 houses in Melayu Bangsal fishing hamlet here over the last two days, at a time when the town is still counting the losses from last weeks riots.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Market sentiment on rupiah remains negative
Market sentiment on rupiah remains negative HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currencies ended a day of listless trading mostly a touch lower against the U.S. dollar Tuesday.Their softness reflected an overnight rally in the U.S.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 25, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 875 0 24,000 Alakasa Industrindo 525 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 0 933,500 Alter Abadi 400 0 100,000 Alumindo...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Gus Dur shakes up 8 state firms in a bid to improve performances
Gus Dur shakes up 8 state firms in a bid to improve performances JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Tuesday he had decided to replace the leaders of eight state companies to improve the companies' performances.
Wed, 26 Jan 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 9:35 Talk Show...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Unrest poses serious threat to monetary stability: BI
Unrest poses serious threat to monetary stability: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Tuesday that the ongoing sectarian clashes and social unrest in several parts of the country could become a serious threat to monetary stability.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Government overly casual, uncoordinated, legislators say
Government overly casual, uncoordinated, legislators say JAKARTA (JP): Overly casual and uncoordinated were the impressions of senior House of Representatives members and observers of President Abdurrahman Wahid's first 100 days in office.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Pressure of contagion likely has less bite
Pressure of contagion likely has less biteBy James T. Areddy SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian financial markets appear to have started 2000 better insulated from regional contagion than at any time since the 1997-1998 crisis, which analysts attribute to real financial system improvements made...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Government can help out in developing tourism
Government can help out in developing tourism SURABAYA (JP): Support from the local government is the key to successful tourism in East Java. In 2000 and beyond, tourist industries, including travel agencies, airlines and hotels, will find difficulties in increasing their targeted market, and even...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Environment still ignored
Environment still ignoredFrom NeracaAccording to an assessment made by the Forum for Environmental Affairs (Walhi) East Java office, the government -- during the New Order regime and B.J. Habibie presidency and at present under President Abdurrahman Wahid -- has never shown concrete efforts and...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Rape suspect sent to city police for interrogation
Rape suspect sent to city police for interrogation JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police detectives have sent one of two alleged rapists of a young woman in a taxi to the Jakarta Police Detectives for further investigation into the possibility he committed other rapes in the past.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Hearing delayed for Zarina's breakfast
Hearing delayed for Zarina's breakfast JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the West Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to suspend the initial hearing of drug defendant Zarina Mirafsur for 10 minutes so she could have her breakfast.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Monagro expands plantations
Monagro expands plantations JAKARTA (JP): Herbicide and seed producer PT Monagro Kimia announced on Monday that it would expand its hybrid corn plantation acreage to 100,000 hectares nationwide this year from 30,000 hectares.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
North Maluku conflict runs deep
North Maluku conflict runs deepBy Ester Indahyani Jusuf and Desideria Utomo This is the second part of an article on the conflict in North Maluku. JAKARTA (JP): After Indonesia achieved independence, the Sultanate Confederation of North Maluku, under the sultan of Ternate, was conveyed local...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Poor coordination in the Cabinet
Poor coordination in the Cabinet Word has it that political parties represented in the Cabinet are vying with each other for control of our state-owned companies (BUMN). Unconfirmed reports even mention the existence of brokers offering strategic positions to politicians, obviously at a fee.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Over 3,000 ostriches killed
Over 3,000 ostriches killed PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The government has had more than 3,000 ostriches exterminated in a bid to curb the spread of anthrax in Purwakarta, West Java.Director general of animal husbandry Sofyan Sudrajat said here on Monday the extermination of the large birds was...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Constructive opposition vital to government
Constructive opposition vital to governmentBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): The existence of an effective political opposition force is essential to any democratic political system. After all, political power has a natural tendency to sustain itself.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Public facilities remain neglected, damaged in capital
Public facilities remain neglected, damaged in capital JAKARTA (JP): The city's physical appearance has worsened lately as many public facilities remain neglected or damaged without repairs being made.Dilapidated facilities, which are commonplace in the city's five mayoralties, include small...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Belgian firm opens textile machine parts factory
Belgian firm opens textile machine parts factory TANGERANG (JP): PT Southwest Screens & Filters, a subsidiary of a Belgian company, officially opened on Tuesday Indonesia's first screen and filter factory.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Djoko regranted city arrest status
Djoko regranted city arrest status JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court ruled in favor of Djoko S. Tjandra on Tuesday, one of the defendants in the Rp 546 billion (US$78 million) Bank Bali scandal, and regranted him city arrest status.
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
Jasa Marga to issue bonds
Jasa Marga to issue bonds JAKARTA (JP): Toll road operator PT Jasa Marga will soon issue Rp 250 billion (US$33 million) in bonds to finance its toll road projects.The company said here on Tuesday that about 60 percent of the bond proceeds would be used to finance several ongoing toll road projects,...
Wed, 26 Jan 2000
People protest illegal guides
People protest illegal guides DENPASAR, Bali: The local chapter of the Indonesian Guide Association staged a protest in front of the governor's office here on Tuesday, demanding firm action against illegal tourist guides operating on the island.