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Wed, 12 Jan 2000
12 Iraqis, Iranians stranded near Bali
12 Iraqis, Iranians stranded near Bali DENPASAR, Bali: At least 12 of the 61 Iraqi and Iranian nationals found stranded off the caost of Bali Tuesday morning following engine trouble to their vessel do not have passports.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Woman, kids drown at beach
Woman, kids drown at beach JAKARTA (JP): A 37-year-old woman and seven young relatives, aged between eight and 13, drowned after being dragged out to sea at Tanjung Pasir recreational beach in Teluk Naga, Tangerang, on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Dengue continues to grip Manado
Dengue continues to grip Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Dengue fever remains a major concern in the province with 41 children dying from the disease in 1999.According to provincial health office records, 1,139 patients suffered from dengue last year.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
RI forex reserves rise
RI forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves rose by US$128.7 million to $16.48 billion as of Jan. 7 from $16.35 billion a week earlier.Bank Indonesia said in its weekly report on Tuesday that the increase was due to oil export earnings.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Commercial court declares Korean joint venture bankrupt
Commercial court declares Korean joint venture bankrupt JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court has declared Banjarmasin-based plywoodmaker PT Duree Timber Indonesia bankrupt over its unpaid debt of US$1.5 million to PT Hanil Tamara Bank, the plaintiff's lawyer said.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Haryanto, Lidya to compete in Samsung Korea Open
Haryanto, Lidya to compete in Samsung Korea Open JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Federation of Indonesia (PBSI) is to field its veteran men's singles shuttler, world number nine Haryanto Arbi, and women's singles shuttler, world number 12 Lidya Djaelawijaya to compete in the US$250,000 Samsung Korea...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Many flock to Bali during Idul Fitri
Many flock to Bali during Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): One question which Jakartans often ask during the Idul Fitri holiday is "where has everyone gone"?Apart from the obvious phenomenon of returning to their hometowns, Bali might be another answer.I.G.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Cellular operators predict million new customers in 2000
Cellular operators predict million new customers in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The association of cellular telecommunications operators (ATSI) expects to see at least one million new subscribers this year.The head of the association's industry policy division, Rudiantara, said over the weekend that the...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Back to politician
Back to politician Regretfully, I was among the seven percent who voted for Amien Rais during the general election last June. I was made to believe that Amien Rais was a true nationalist whose main objective was to correct the wrongs of the New Order, that he was fighting for Indonesians and for...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
156 firms interested in developing plantations
156 firms interested in developing plantations JAKARTA (JP): The government has as of December received 156 applications from companies for licenses to open plantations in 18 provinces, mostly in East Kalimantan and North Sumatra.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
East Timorese dying in NTT refugee camps
East Timorese dying in NTT refugee camps JAKARTA (JP): Over 400 East Timorese who fled their violence- ravaged homeland following the Aug. 30 self-determination ballot have died from various diseases in their refugee camps throughout West Timor in Indonesia.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Toy guns tops with Aceh kids
Toy guns tops with Aceh kids BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Whether the climate of violence has anything to do with it is anybody's guess, but toy guns are top-selling items among children here.Toy vendors claim that they have sold twice as many toy guns in the run-up to last week's Idul Fitri compared to the...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Without my 'pembantu', I become Mr. Bean
Without my 'pembantu', I become Mr. BeanBy Michael Upton JAKARTA (JP): Well, it's dinnertime and the pembantu (maid) is in East Java for Lebaran. Let's see what's in the fridge.Hmm, lots of tupperware containers but no labels. This one looks like chicken curry. Good.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
BASF, Shell start project
BASF, Shell start project SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd., a unit of German chemical giant BASF and Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte. Ltd., a unit of Royal/Dutch Shell Group, Tuesday broke ground for a US$500 million petrochemical manufacturing plant on Jurong Island in Singapore.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Police told to reopen Marsinah's case
Police told to reopen Marsinah's case JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo should order his East Java subordinates to reopen the 1993 rape- murder case of woman activist Marsinah, noted lawyers Trimedya Panjaitan and Luhut Pangaribuan said.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
GAM rebels vow to step up activities
GAM rebels vow to step up activities BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels pledged to step up their activities in the province and called on the civilians only to use public transportation as personal vehicles would be a target for ambushes.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Bus passengers complain of messy state of terminals
Bus passengers complain of messy state of terminals JAKARTA (JP): Many passengers returning to the capital after spending their Idul Fitri holidays in their home towns denounced the city administration for failing to keep clean the public facilities and sanitation at bus terminals in the capital.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 11, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,000 -50 10,000 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 0 Alter Abadi 425 25 673,000 Alumindo Light Metal...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Asian currencies plummet as market caught out by stock drop
Asian currencies plummet as market caught out by stock drop HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian currencies dropped steeply against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as foreign exchange market participants, caught out holding long positions in regional currencies by an unexpected decline in local stock markets,...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Do 'kerokan' lovers get rubbed the right way?
Do 'kerokan' lovers get rubbed the right way?By Emma Cameron JAKARTA (JP): Maybe you've glimpsed the ugly red welts on a person hurrying down the street, the discoloration not quite covered by their clothing.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
TNI's strategy
TNI's strategy The Indonesian Military (TNI) is in full force in Maluku these days and it does not seem to help the local population much. Actually, the situation there is even worse than in Aceh where they are not active. We wonder what would happen if TNI was back there.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Why jihad?
Why jihad? It is absolutely irresponsible for such an important Muslim cleric as Ibrahim Husein to speak to the press on such a sensitive issue as jihad (Calls for calm, jihad over Maluku mayhem, The Jakarta Post, Jan. 10, 2000).
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Prabowo, an exemplary citizen
Prabowo, an exemplary citizen It was reported recently that Prabowo made a three-day blitz tour in Jakarta.It is my opinion that we pay tribute to this gentleman, who to this date, is the only high-ranking armed forces officer to make public that he was responsible for certain actions undertaken by...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Two drown in boat accident
Two drown in boat accident KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Two girls drowned when a ship sank in Muna Strait on Monday afternoon, with a search under way for three other passengers.Local police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 11, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,174.00 7,246.00 Australian dollar 1 4,703.99 4,754.83 Austrian schilling 1 534.65 540.54 Belgian franc 1 182.37 184.38 Brunei dollar 1 4,308.19 4,354.04 Canadian dollar 1 4,927.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Gus Dur vows to be tough on jihad issue in Maluku
Gus Dur vows to be tough on jihad issue in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Opposition to calls for a jihad in Maluku found support on Wednesday when President Abdurrahman Wahid vowed to take stern measures against those who answered the call.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
MUI calls for rights body to be dissolved
MUI calls for rights body to be dissolved JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) called on the government to dissolve the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) for failing to respond satisfactorily to human rights violations in Maluku and North Maluku.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Eight arrested for robbery at general's house
Eight arrested for robbery at general's house JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives on Tuesday arrested a group of eight men, including an active military sergeant, in connection with Saturday's armed robbery at the residence of a former top police general in Ciganjur.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Open doors to E. Timor inquiry
Open doors to E. Timor inquiryBy Edward Cowan WASHINGTON (JP): Indonesia's inquiry into what happened in East Timor in 1999 is commendable. The Indonesian people need to know how murder and arson and looting and kidnapping happened, and who was responsible.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Where to go in Surabaya for Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000
Where to go in Surabaya for Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), Monday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Solo Pianist, Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Indonesian Lessons 5:00 Music 6:00 Sports 6:30 TVRI News 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 World News 9:35 Koran Recital 9:45 Film: Muhammad...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Three killed in East Jakarta
Three killed in East Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Three men were killed at three different locations on Monday night in East Jakarta, police chief Lt. Col. Hidayat said on Tuesday.The first two bodies were found murdered at separate locations, while one was shot dead by police as he attempted to rob bus...
Wed, 12 Jan 2000
Kuntoro appointed new president of ailing PLN
Kuntoro appointed new president of ailing PLN JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of mines and energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto has been appointed new president of state-owned electricity company PLN, officials said on Tuesday.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
On human rights
On human rightsFrom Media IndonesiaEvery day, the issue of human rights appears in newspapers. As a retired member of the Indonesian Military (TNI) who fought against the Japanese, the British and the Dutch, I feel that the TNI and police are being cornered and accused of wrongdoing.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Sjahril says he has no plans to resign
Sjahril says he has no plans to resign SINGAPORE (Agencies): Sjahril Sabirin, governor of Bank Indonesia, said Monday he's not considering resigning and any moves to force him out would violate the independence of the central bank."I have not been thinking of resigning.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Business comes out behind Estrada's change of course
Business comes out behind Estrada's change of course MANILA (AFP): Business leaders on Monday welcomed President Joseph Estrada's decision to shelve proposed changes to the constitution and replace some key advisers, but warned he needs to follow through with results.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Father granted access to son
Father granted access to son YANGON (AFP): The father of a British democracy activist serving a 17-year jail term in Myanmar has been granted permission to visit his son on Tuesday, a government statement said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Jakarta's problems
Jakarta's problems Keeping down the rate of urbanization has become something of a utopian vision for Jakarta because conditions, both in this country's rural areas and in the capital itself, encourage such a movement of people.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Celebrating Idul Fitri away from Indonesia
Celebrating Idul Fitri away from IndonesiaBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): This era of information technology has created a global community in which people may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information they receive.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Singapore ready to lend a hand to RI
Singapore ready to lend a hand to RI SINGAPORE (Reuters): Following are excerpts of a Reuters interview with Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong conducted on Monday.You were going to lead a mission to Indonesia on Thursday.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Security personnel conduct intensive sweeps in Aceh
Security personnel conduct intensive sweeps in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Police and military conducted thorough checks on Monday in several districts in Pidie and North Aceh following a series of attacks over the Idul Fitri weekend in which 10 policemen were injured.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Poor count few blessings during Idul Fitri holiday
Poor count few blessings during Idul Fitri holiday JAKARTA (JP): A distinct mood prevailed during Idul Fitri in the fishing hamlet of Marunda, North Jakarta, one of the poorest subdistricts in the capital.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Holiday mood still prevails in many areas
Holiday mood still prevails in many areas JAKARTA (JP): The capital was quiet on Monday with numerous shopping centers closed and government and private offices running at half-speed with many employees away on their Idul Fitri holidays.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Jihad does not mean war, say leaders
Jihad does not mean war, say leaders JAKARTA (JP): Muslim leaders clarified on Monday calls for a jihad holy war in Maluku saying that such a concerted Muslim struggle did not necessarily mean a call for physical strife.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
Bank Danamon merger to be completed in May
Bank Danamon merger to be completed in May JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects to complete the legal merger of the publicly listed Bank Danamon with nine smaller banks by the end of May.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
WB to continue sanitation project
WB to continue sanitation project JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has indicated its interest in continuing the clean water and sanitation program for Indonesian villages following a successful first phase, Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi announced recently.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
PPP councilors sworn in
PPP councilors sworn in MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Three members of the United Development Party (PPP) faction were sworn into the South Sulawesi Provincial Council on Monday, Antara reported.Masyur Palewangi, Natsir Dg Mappaseng and Abubakar Wasahua, who were installed by Speaker Amin Syam during a...
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
A model for an antiguerrilla war of attrition
A model for an antiguerrilla war of attritionBy W. Waller CIANJUR, West Java (JP): The remarks by Akbar Tandjung, speaker of the House of Representatives, last month that "if the separatists (in Aceh) mix with locals ...
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
President to visit E. Timor
President to visit E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is scheduled to arrive in Dili on Feb. 24 to open an Indonesian interest section office in the capital of the former Indonesian province of East Timor.
Tue, 11 Jan 2000
RI wins 2 golds in W. Cup swimming
RI wins 2 golds in W. Cup swimming JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia took home two gold medals and a silver at the two-day FINA Swimming World Cup short-course event which ended on Sunday in Hong Kong.Indonesia's Wisnu Wardhana won the 50 meter butterfly on Saturday in a time of 24.65 seconds.