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Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Spirit of collective culture represents local arts
Spirit of collective culture represents local artsBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A recent painting exhibition featuring 135 artists grouped in Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI) spread over five venues in Denpasar and adjacent areas was one of the significant art events on the island in the face...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Military strives to avoid new riots
Military strives to avoid new riots JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military Commander Admiral Widodo A.S. pledged on Wednesday to intensify the early detection of potential sectarian violence in the country."We will do everything to increase early detection to avoid fresh riots which effect all...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Stability a must
Stability a must Ending the violence in various regions of this country must be the first priority of the current government of President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri. This is of the utmost importance in order to prevent the unrest from spreading to even more areas.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Govt targets Rp 8 trillion in privatization of state firms
Govt targets Rp 8 trillion in privatization of state firms JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and State Enterprise Development Laksamana Sukardi said on Wednesday the government expected to raise Rp 8 trillion (US$1.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Defendants' no-show adjourns cout hearing
Defendants' no-show adjourns cout hearing JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the Central Jakarta District Court delayed the opening session of an assault trial when two of the five defendants failed to appear on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Read more about RI-U.S. relations
Read more about RI-U.S. relations Unfortunately the letter by Mr. Karl Fritz, Press Attache at the U.S. Embassy (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 18, 2000: Indonesia and the U.S.), in response to my article (the Post, Jan. 13 and Jan. 14: The U.S.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Minister warns of wrong signals in Indorayon action
Minister warns of wrong signals in Indorayon action JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Development Laksamana Sukardi warned the government on Wednesday against arbitrarily closing down publicly listed pulp and rayon fiber producer PT Inti Indorayon Utama.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
U.S. warning
U.S. warning In The Jakarta Post of Jan. 16, 2000 (front page) I read, "U.S. Ambassador R. Holbrooke strongly warned the Indonesian Military (TNI) not to try to foil the works of the government sanctioned commission of inquiry into human rights violations (KPP HAM) in East Timor".
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Babysitter arrested for alleged jewelry theft
Babysitter arrested for alleged jewelry theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Lama Police detectives in South Jakarta have arrested a 15-year-old babysitter for allegedly stealing 10 gold and diamond rings worth at least Rp 35 million (US$4,900) from the house of her employer.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Eight names make shortlist for Pertamina's top job
Eight names make shortlist for Pertamina's top job JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state oil and gas company Pertamina have selected eight candidates for the state company's top job replacing Martiono Hadianto, a minister said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Rejuvenating body treatment at Bali's spas
Rejuvenating body treatment at Bali's spas DENPASAR, Bali (JP): After a long and exciting holiday in Bali, you need to soothe your body, soul and spirit.The Island of the Gods is home to dozens of spas and beauty salons which are ready to rejuvenate your body and mind.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Balinese urged not to emulate their neighbors
Balinese urged not to emulate their neighbors DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Religious leaders in Bali are being called on to calm their followers in facing social and religious conflicts which have hit the neighboring island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Second bidder shows interest in IBRA's Astra stake
Second bidder shows interest in IBRA's Astra stake JAKARTA (JP): A second bidder has emerged for the stake that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) holds in Astra International as the new chief of the agency pushes ahead with his controversial proposal to replace current Astra...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Rupiah leads sell-off amid worsening unrest
Rupiah leads sell-off amid worsening unrest HONG KONG (Agencies): Escalating violence in Indonesia sparked a steep sell-off in the rupiah Wednesday, which in turn dragged other Asian currencies lower.The Singapore dollar, Thai baht and Philippine peso all ended Asian trading hours considerably...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Concepts of tourism development in Bali
Concepts of tourism development in BaliTri Budhi Sastrio DENPASAR, Bali (JP): If developed appropriately, tourism can benefit host communities and tourists alike.The development of infrastructure and supporting facilities will lift the living standards of host communities through the economic gains...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Occupation of Bintan estate starts to scare off investors
Occupation of Bintan estate starts to scare off investors JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Investment and State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi warned that the occupation of industrial plants such as on Bintan island, Riau, could be harmful to the country's economic recovery.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 19, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,229.00 7,301.00Australian dollar 1 4,807.29 4,858.82Austrian schilling 1 532.71 538.54Belgian franc 1 181.71 183.70Brunei dollar 1 4,322.27 4,367.93Canadian dollar 1 4,982.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Three policemen injured in latest Aceh violence
Three policemen injured in latest Aceh violence JAKARTA (JP): Three members of the National Police's Mobile Brigade were injured on Wednesday in the latest violence between security personnel and members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in the troubled province.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Estrada's approval rating on wane
Estrada's approval rating on wane MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada would still win a snap presidential election, despite falling approval ratings, an independent polling firm said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Mia beats Cindana on 1st day of Taipei Open
Mia beats Cindana on 1st day of Taipei Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's women shuttlers had to pack their luggage early after crashing out of the five-star Chinese Taipei Open in Tapei on Wednesday on the opening day.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Amien Rais' responsibility?
Amien Rais' responsibility? Amien Rais looked worried when questioned over the outbreak of communal violence in Mataram, Lombok, on Jan. 7 in the 6 p.m. news. Understandable, that, having only last week stoked the fires of communal hatred himself at a rally at Monas' central park in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Dealer found dead in car
Dealer found dead in car JAKARTA (JP): A money exchange dealer was found dead in his car in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday. Police suspect he had been murdered.The body of Arifianto, 27, was found by patrolling police officers with a belt wound around his neck and chin.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Military renews allegiance to government
Military renews allegiance to government BOGOR, West Java (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu asserted on Wednesday the Indonesian Military's (TNI) loyalty to President Abdurrahman Wahid, but admitted it was not the same case with his predecessor.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 19, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 -150 92,500 Alakasa Industrindo 525 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,075 -25 20,044,000 Alter Abadi 400 -25...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Weighing on the 'ifs' of East Timor
Weighing on the 'ifs' of East TimorBy Aboeprijadi Santoso LISBON, Portugal (JP): A former Australian diplomat believes a letter the Indonesian foreign minister Adam Malik wrote in 1974, in which he promised support for East Timor's independence, was brushed aside by president Soeharto and the...
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Fedex to host corporate golf league tournament
Fedex to host corporate golf league tournament JAKARTA (JP): The world's leading express transportation company, Fedex, is to host the Corporate Golf League Indonesia 4th Season at six golf clubs in Indonesia.Fedex chairman Harsha E.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Family planning board seeks funds from Soeharto foundation
Family planning board seeks funds from Soeharto foundation JAKARTA (JP): The government is seeking to claim billions of rupiah of funds earmarked for National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) field workers by a New Order foundation.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
RI forex reserves rise
RI forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose to US$16.67 billion in the week ending Jan 14, from $16.48 billion a week earlier, the central bank said.Bank Indonesia said in a statement on Wednesday the increase was a result of incoming oil revenue.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Lombok remains tense
Lombok remains tense MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Lombok island remained tense on Wednesday as sporadic looting and arson continued in Mataram, despite efforts to quell the unrest which has lasted for three days.
Thu, 20 Jan 2000
Teachers needed in Central Java
Teachers needed in Central Java SEMARANG, Central Java: The head of the provincial office of the national education ministry said on Wednesday that nearly 43,500 teachers were needed for the next school year.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Sabang is losing its main tourist attraction
Sabang is losing its main tourist attractionBy Azhari BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Coral reefs have always been the main tourist attraction in Sabang, a once-flourishing port city on the Indian Ocean on Indonesia's western-most island of Sumatra.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Women archers allowed to compete in PON
Women archers allowed to compete in PON JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) has allowed its women archers, who will be groomed for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, to perform in the 15th National Games (PON) in Surabaya in June.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Government backs investigation of tainted CPO
Government backs investigation of tainted CPO JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday it would support calls by the House of Representatives for an inquiry by the National Police into Europe-bound crude palm oil (CPO) which was tainted with diesel oil.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Asian economic prospects
Asian economic prospects The economic crisis was only a minor glitch in the extraordinary development of East and Southeast Asia, if you go by the stock market indicators. Except in Japan these have already clawed back a good part of their 1997 losses.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Marzuki to meet UN officials about East Timor tribunal
Marzuki to meet UN officials about East Timor tribunal JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman will leave for New York on Saturday to meet with top United Nations officials to discuss the progress of an international inquiry on post-ballot violence in East Timor.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Indonesia, Argentina want to boost trade ties
Indonesia, Argentina want to boost trade ties JAKARTA (JP): Argentinean and Indonesian businessmen were urged on Tuesday to boost bilateral trade relations between both countries.Indonesian special envoy to South America Suryo B Sulisto called on Indonesian businessmen to penetrate Argentina's...
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Malaysia and Indonesia
Malaysia and Indonesia Having imprisoned his longtime deputy on questionable charges and secured reelection for his ruling party on equally questionable laws and methods, the prime minister of Malaysia is now extending his anti-democratic crackdown.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Five rebels killed in armed clashes in Aceh
Five rebels killed in armed clashes in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Security personnel were engaged in two separate gunfights with members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Pidie and Bireun regencies on Tuesday morning, leaving at least five rebels dead and five soldiers injured.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
U.S. businesses bide time on Indonesia
U.S. businesses bide time on Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Investors remain wary of making a commitment in Indonesia amid widespread pockets of unrest, the chairman of the U.S.-Indonesia Business Council said on Tuesday.Speaking after meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday together with 30 U.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 18, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 925 25 208,500 Alakasa Industrindo 525 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,100 550 27,873,500 Alter Abadi 425 0 86,000...
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Telkom called to solve dispute
Telkom called to solve dispute JAKARTA (JP): The government has called on state telecommunications company PT Telkom and its five joint operation scheme (KSO) partners to quickly settle their dispute before mid- year to allow the partners to resume their telecommunications development activities.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Indonesian Military pledges loyalty to the government
Indonesian Military pledges loyalty to the government JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass lashed out at rumors of a coup attempt by the armed forces, saying such a move was contradictory to TNI culture.TNI Chief of Territorial Affairs, Lt. Gen.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Garuda sees $121m profit
Garuda sees $121m profit JAKARTA (JP): State-owned flag carrier Garuda Indonesia expects to earn about Rp 850 billion (US$121 million) in net profit this year, higher than 1998's result of over Rp 350 billion, the airline's president, Abdulgani, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
EU decides to drop its arms embargo against Indonesia
EU decides to drop its arms embargo against Indonesia BRUSSELS (Agencies): The European Union decided not to renew an arms embargo against Indonesia which expired on Monday, but voiced concern about the violence sweeping the archipelago.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Simply to remind Amien Rais
Simply to remind Amien Rais In his letter of Jan. 15, 2000, On call for jihad, Haris Adriansyah wondered what my precise target was beside criticizing Amien Rais personally. My only target is simply to make Amien Rais think about his political commitment as a nonsectarian national leader.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Clear action needed to stop Maluku violence
Clear action needed to stop Maluku violence Only clear action by the government and the military can end the violence in Maluku, triggered by a public transport-related tiff on Jan. 19, 1999, says Azyumardi Azra, rector of the Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic State Institute in Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
City launches community renovation projects
City launches community renovation projects JAKARTA (JP): Entering his third year of leadership, Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday launched an integrated pilot project for social and community development in the city's slum areas.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Suspected drug couriers used counterfeit passports: Police
Suspected drug couriers used counterfeit passports: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police disclosed on Tuesday that two of the seven suspected local drug couriers arrested last week used counterfeit Malaysian passports made in Bangkok.Head of the Jakarta Police narcotics unit Lt. Col.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Cash-strapped people pawn their goods
Cash-strapped people pawn their goods JAKARTA (JP): It is a perennial scene after the Idul Fitri holiday, with state-run pawnshops overrun with people pawning their valuables to obtain badly needed cash.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000
Tunas Ridean buys Opel dealer
Tunas Ridean buys Opel dealer JAKARTA (JP): PT Tunas Ridean Tbk said on Tuesday that its subsidiary PT Tunas Mobilindo had acquired 45 percent of PT Surya Mobil Megahtama, one of Opel's authorized dealerships, last November.