Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
State budget aims to revive economy
State budget aims to revive economy JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's government unveiled on Thursday its first state budget aimed at rebuilding the crippled banking sector, stamping out corruption and placating separatist movements in resource-rich provinces.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Akbar supports hike in civil servants' pay
Akbar supports hike in civil servants' pay JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung praised the government's plan to raise the salaries of civil servants and estimated that the submitted draft budget could probably tolerate an increase to about 30 percent.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Price the selling point for VCDs
Price the selling point for VCDsBy Pandaya JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian law prohibits it, the West keeps condemning it, but the common people love it. The illegal business of pirated Video Compact Discs (VCDs) is a robust one.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Ant-dumping ruling hits RI
Ant-dumping ruling hits RI WASHINGTON (AF): The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a final anti-dumping ruling against steel plate imports from France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and South Korea.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
NU figure named deputy governor
NU figure named deputy governor SEMARANG: The Central Java chief of Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama, Achmad, has been named the deputy governor for administrative affairs here replacing Hartono, who died last October."Achmad has a good track record and is a popular community leader.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 20, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 800 25 76,000 Alakasa Industrindo 525 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,100 25 7,226,500 Alter Abadi 400 0 5,000...
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Military, police chiefs told to keep capital free of unrest
Military, police chiefs told to keep capital free of unrest BOGOR (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto said on Thursday that he had ordered Jakarta military and police chiefs to work together to stop any possible unrest from happening in the capital.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
PDI anniversary in Senayan
PDI anniversary in Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Organizers are expecting that more than 120,000 members and participants will flock the 27th anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) on Jan. 27 afternoon at the Senayan Main Stadium in Central Jakarta, an executive said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Praise and criticism for draft state budget
Praise and criticism for draft state budget JAKARTA (JP): The nine-month state budget unveiled by the government on Thursday received mixed reactions from legislators and economic observers.Many economists and legislators described the draft budget, which will be effective from April to December,...
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Careful with foreign investment
Careful with foreign investment How to attract foreign investment without harming the country? We need good negotiators who will not let themselves be bamboozled. In addition, businesspeople and government officials, including their cronies, must refrain from interfering in favor of certain parties.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Jakarta court puts an end to Paiton lawsuit
Jakarta court puts an end to Paiton lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Thursday to end the legal process of the dispute between state- owned electricity company PT PLN and independent power producer PT Paiton Energy at the request of the state company.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 20, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,268.00 7,342.00Australian dollar 1 4,822.32 4,875.09Austrian schilling 1 534.00 539.97Belgian franc 1 182.15 184.19Brunei dollar 1 4,336.77 4,383.55Canadian dollar 1 5,003.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Irian tribe loyal to RI
Irian tribe loyal to RI JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Amid the cries for independence that have prevailed in this province, the Malamoi tribe in Sorong regency have pledged their loyalty to the Republic of Indonesia.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Minister says public must aid sports drive
Minister says public must aid sports drive JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela called on the public on Thursday to help make up for a cut in funds for sports development in the proposed 2000 budget.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Compromise budget
Compromise budget The 2000 budget, the first prepared by President Abdurrahman Wahid's administration, appears to be the best compromise spending plan the government can draw up amid the persistent economic woes and social instability in several provinces which have adversely affected local...
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
S. Kalimantan endorses bylaw banning alcohol
S. Kalimantan endorses bylaw banning alcoholBy Suriani BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (Antara): This predominantly Muslim province has already made an historic move this year. The legislative council has endorsed a bylaw that bans alcoholic drinks -- making South Kalimantan the first province to...
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Asian shares cautious but generally higher
Asian shares cautious but generally higher TOKYO (AFP): Stocks in Asia took heart Thursday from a strong rise on Wall Street's technology index but remained wary over the possibility of higher U.S. interest rates, dealers said.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Bintan resort area `peaceful'
Bintan resort area `peaceful' SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The situation at Indonesia's Bintan Industrial Estate, which has been the target of protests by local villagers, was peaceful Thursday, said estate manager SembCorp Industries Ltd.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
On Indonesia and the U.S.
On Indonesia and the U.S. Mr. Karl Fritz has embarrassed himself and the U.S. Embassy by his strange, irrelevancy-filled response (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 18, 2000: Indonesia and U.S.) to Mr. Frank Richardson's recent articles on the CIA's involvement in Soeharto's long, totalitarian control over...
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Taufik, Marlev advance in Taipei Open quarterfinals
Taufik, Marlev advance in Taipei Open quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat and Marlev Mainaky cruised to the quarterfinals of badminton's five-star Chinese Taipei Open, while teammates Budi Santoso and Hariyanto Arbi bowed out in action on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Immigration detains my husband
Immigration detains my husband My husband has been detained at the detention facility of immigration office in Kalideres, West Jakarta, since June 15, 1998, and since Oct. 20, 1999, has been kept in a cell at the same facility. So far two officers from the immigration office in Jl.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Rupiah leads mild rally in regional currencies
Rupiah leads mild rally in regional currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah led a mild rally in regional currencies Thursday as the government signed an agreement with the International Monetary Fund that will pave the way for fresh loans to the country.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Malang killing spree claims another victim
Malang killing spree claims another victim SURABAYA (JP): The killing spree in the city of Malang, East Java, continued with the murder of a 10th victim, a 45-year-old mother of five, police confirmed on Friday.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Indonesia signs new Letter of Intent with IMF
Indonesia signs new Letter of Intent with IMF The following is the first part of the complete text of the new Letter of Intent signed by the Indonesian government and the International Monetary Fund on Thursday. The second part of the text will appear on Friday.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
President unveils new budget...
President unveils new budget... President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled the 2000 draft state budget to the House of Representatives' plenary session in Jakarta on Jan. 20.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Police search for swindlers
Police search for swindlers MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police here continued their search for the owners and management of multilevel marketing company PT Banyumas Mulia Abadi, which has allegedly embezzled billions of rupiah of their customers' money.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Trial in Aceh to start in late January: Hasballah
Trial in Aceh to start in late January: Hasballah JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen military personnel and two civilians will be tried before a joint military-civilian panel of six judges later this month for the alleged murders of 65 people in West Aceh in July.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Malaysian palm oil braces for tough 2000
Malaysian palm oil braces for tough 2000 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil production grew faster than exports last year amid weakening prices and the scenario may not improve in 2000, traders said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Gunman robs bus passengers
Gunman robs bus passengers BOGOR (JP): A bus plying the Banjar-Jakarta route with 21 passengers on board was held up by an unidentified armed robber in the early hours on Thursday.After being able to keep the passengers silent, the sole hijacker then collected the valuable items from the travelers...
Fri, 21 Jan 2000
Indonesia signs accord with IMF, clearing way for new loans
Indonesia signs accord with IMF, clearing way for new loans JAKARTA (JP): The government and Bank Indonesia signed a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, clearing the way for the fund to resume financial support to the country.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Serviced office center banks on helping out new investors
Serviced office center banks on helping out new investors JAKARTA (JP): An increasing number of foreign investors have been eying business opportunities in Indonesia, as indicated by the growing demand for serviced offices, said Mee Kim, president of PT Citra Eksekutif Otorita (CEO), a major...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
BPK to use foreign auditors for liquidity fund probe
BPK to use foreign auditors for liquidity fund probe JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) plans to involve foreign auditors to assess possible mishandling of the central bank's multibillion dollar emergency liquidity support to ailing institutions, agency chief Satrio Billy Yudono said.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Army helicopter crashes in Kapuas
Army helicopter crashes in Kapuas PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: An Army helicopter crashed during a test flight in Seluan village, Kapuas regency, on Tuesday.Antara reported the helicopter was flying at a height of about 5,000 meters when it suddenly began a steep descent.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Marketing firm back in business
Marketing firm back in business MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands have flocked to a multilevel marketing company following reports that the firm, whose owners are under investigation for alleged fraud, had resumed operation.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
'East Timor inquiry needs full freedom'
'East Timor inquiry needs full freedom' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab (left) meets with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in New York on Tuesday to detail the progress of Indonesia's inquiry into violence in the former Indonesian province of East Timor.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Mahaka offers support to Perbasi
Mahaka offers support to Perbasi JAKARTA (JP): The 1999 Kobatama national basketball league winner, Mahaka Satria Muda, met National Sports Council (KONI) chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar at his office on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Locals hold prayer for Paledang train victims
Locals hold prayer for Paledang train victims BOGOR (JP): About 300 local Muslim residents from Paledang, Central Bogor, held a special prayer on Tuesday evening for the 12 passengers who died after they fell off the roof of a train last week.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Officials' pay hike
Officials' pay hikeFrom Media IndonesiaIn connection with the plan to increase the salaries of government officials of the Republic of Indonesia by an average of 200 percent to 300 percent, I herewith express my disapproval and would like to suggest the following:1.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Government plays down anthrax spread
Government plays down anthrax spread JAKARTA (JP): The government called on the public on Wednesday not to take seriously a reported anthrax infection which has plagued an ostrich husbandry site in the West Java regency of Purwakarta.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Security intact in Jakarta amid rumors: Ryamizard
Security intact in Jakarta amid rumors: Ryamizard BOGOR (JP): With rumors rife that religious conflicts in the Eastern islands may spread to the capital, Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Wednesday the city remained under control."Our intelligence unit remains good.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Workshop on children with special needs
Workshop on children with special needs JAKARTA (JP): A seminar and workshop on children with special needs will be held at the auditorium of the Graha Sucofindo building on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta on Saturday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Parents of kidnapped children found
Parents of kidnapped children found JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives have finally found the parents of Rona Anugraini, the only girl among nine victims kidnapped for several years by two brothers.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Instalation Exhibition: Sepatu Lars at Komaneka Gallery, in Ubud, until February.Festival * Contemporary Theater Festival: Workshops, performances, at Sai Sai Bar, Jalan Monkey Forest, in Ubud, on March.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Sculptor Sidharta holds a retrospective
Sculptor Sidharta holds a retrospectiveText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): Gregorius Sidharta Sugijo, one of Indonesia's most prominent sculptors, is exhibiting his works in a retrospective show at Museum Widayat in Magelang.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
EU okays German aid to RI
EU okays German aid to RI STRASBOURG, France (AFP): The European Commission gave Germany the green light Tuesday to subsidize the construction of two passenger ferries for Indonesia, but cast doubt on similar aid for four Dutch-built vessels.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
WIC to hold charity bazaar
WIC to hold charity bazaar JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Chapter of the Women's International Club (WIC) will hold its 32nd charity bazaar at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.The opening ceremony will take place on Jan. 26 and the bazaar will be opened to the public on Jan.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Military vows to cooperate with rights body in Maluku
Military vows to cooperate with rights body in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku military authorities pledged on Wednesday full support for the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas Ham) team to investigate atrocities in Maluku and North Maluku.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Indorayon's fate
Indorayon's fate State Minister of Environment Sonny Keraf's recommendation to the Cabinet that PT Inti Indorayon's pulp and rayon plants in Porsea near Lake Toba in North Sumatra be closed down or relocated has probably made him very popular with environmental organizations and a number of local...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Nokia touts new handset
Nokia touts new handset JAKARTA (JP): Finland's Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia launched on Wednesday its first product for Indonesian the market this year, the Nokia 8850.The company's general manager, Alexander Lambeek, said the stylishly designed handset was dedicated to high-end segment users who...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Sabang
SabangCorrection:The dateline for the article Sabang losing its main tourist attraction, which appeared on this page yesterday, should have read "Banda Aceh (Antara)". We apologize to Antara for any inconvenience. -- Editor