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Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Ancol puts on holiday programs
Ancol puts on holiday programs JAKARTA (JP): Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta is putting on various programs for the entertainment of city residents during the post-fasting Idul Fitri holiday, an official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Alwi out to reshape ambassadorial picks
Alwi out to reshape ambassadorial picks JAKARTA (JP): Foreign minister Alwi Shihab said on Thursday he would prefer non-career diplomats to occupy only between 5 percent and 15 percent of all ambassadorships abroad.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 6, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,050 -25 28,000 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 0 Alter Abadi 400 0 465,000 Alumindo Light Metal...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Holiday exodus reaches its peak
Holiday exodus reaches its peak JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people anxious to travel home to celebrate Idul Fitri are flocking to the city's major intercity bus terminals and railway stations, two days before the Muslim post-fasting celebrations begin.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Government declares Idul Fitri to fall Jan. 8
Government declares Idul Fitri to fall Jan. 8 JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday evening that Idul Fitri would fall on Saturday, but two small organizations in Semarang and Surabaya decided to celebrate the post-fasting month holiday one day earlier.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Jakarta's street children treated to classical concert
Jakarta's street children treated to classical concert JAKARTA (JP): The city's street children will get a rare treat of quality classical music at a charity concert at Erasmus Huis, Kuningan, South Jakarta, next week.The show on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Indonet's service
Indonet's service Just a year ago I wrote a letter about Indonet in this column, which seems to be the Consumers' Court of Last Resort when pleas directly to providers of goods and especially services do not get a response.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
What should a Vice President do?
What should a Vice President do?By Akmal Djamaran JAKARTA (JP): A daily newspaper once regarded as a staunch supporter of Megawati Soekarnoputri and her nationalist party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), recently published an article with a cartoon entitled Megawati...
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Indonesia looms as East Timor's top trade partner
Indonesia looms as East Timor's top trade partner DILI, East Timor (Reuters): East Timor is likely to count Indonesia, its old and often brutal master, as its top trade partner as the devastated fledgling nation strives to rebuild, the United Nations and World Bank say.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
The search for common ground
The search for common groundBy Irawan Abidin THE VATICAN: The images of Indonesia in the minds of most people all over the world today are those that have been provided by mass media: riots, ethnic violence, violations of human rights, and intractable secessionist movements.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
Asia projected to post moderate to strong economic growth
Asia projected to post moderate to strong economic growth SINGAPORE (AFP): Most Asian nations are expected to post moderate to strong economic growth in 2000 as they consolidate their recovery from the financial crisis which erupted in mid- 1997, a conference was told Thursday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2000
MAF halts services in Jayawijaya
MAF halts services in Jayawijaya WAMENA, Irian Jaya: The Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has suspended flights to remote areas in Jayawijaya district, Irian Jaya, due to reckless behavior from local residents which is threatening the safety of the flights and their passengers.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Bank Indonesia forecasts 4 percent growth this year
Bank Indonesia forecasts 4 percent growth this year JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) predicted on Wednesday an economic growth of 3 to 4 percent and an inflation rate of 3 to 5 percent for this year.In its report on policy direction for 2000, the central bank forecasted that the rupiah would stay...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
New police chief discloses his plans
New police chief discloses his plansBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Newly-installed National Police chief Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo vows to tell the truth behind all cases and plans to further improve the skills of police officers nationwide.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Bali awash in Galungan rituals
Bali awash in Galungan rituals DENPASAR, Bali (JP): More than two million Balinese celebrated the Galungan Festival, the first major religious celebration of 2000, on Wednesday.Wearing elaborate and glittering costumes, Balinese women presented mountains of offerings at temples in Denpasar and...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
PT Suryamas loses derivative suit
PT Suryamas loses derivative suit JAKARTA (JP): PT Suryamas Dutamakmur lost its legal battle with Bank Niaga when the Supreme Court upheld the bank's appeal and annulled an earlier verdict favoring the property developer, a source at the Supreme Court said.The source said the verdict, dated Dec.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Bus accident kills 12
Bus accident kills 12 PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A chartered bus carrying holiday revelers skidded into a ravine in Wonosobo at noon on Wednesday, killing 12 passengers and injuring 24 others.Wonosobo Police chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Patience and fairness needed
Patience and fairness neededFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe regrettable Ambon clashes have not only resulted in many people being killed, but also giving the image of Indonesia as a violent nation. In fact, we were known as a patient, polite and hospitable nation.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Mahadi opposes Gelora Senayan takeover plan
Mahadi opposes Gelora Senayan takeover plan JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela disagreed on Wednesday with Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's proposal that the city authority take over the management of 279-hectares of land in the Gelora Senayan complex in Central...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
RI on the brink of disintegration?
RI on the brink of disintegration?By Desra Percaya LONDON (JP): Indonesia has been utterly engulfed by the reemergence of separatist movements and religious and ethnic conflicts following the downfall of former presidents Soeharto and B.J. Habibie.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Students lash out at Megawati over Maluku
Students lash out at Megawati over Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Some 600 students grouped in the Indonesian Muslim Student Action Union (KAMMI) protested outside the vice presidential palace on Wednesday, demanding Megawati Soekarnoputri be held responsible for the prolonged sectarian unrest in Maluku.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
The millennium on Bali: Mediation and purification
The millennium on Bali: Mediation and purificationText by I Wayan Juniarta photos by Murdani Usman DENPASAR, Bali (JP): To welcome the new millennium, the island of Bali was enlivened with gala festivities.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Governor urges action against UPC activist
Governor urges action against UPC activist JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso urged the Jakarta Police on Wednesday to take all measures necessary against the recent illegal street rally by becak (pedicab) drivers organized by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC).
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Trains remain chief form of public transportation in Java
Trains remain chief form of public transportation in Java JAKARTA (JP): Like many densely populated islands, the 127,499-square-kilometer island of Java and its 114 million inhabitants depend heavily on trains.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
President asks House to replace BI governor
President asks House to replace BI governor JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has asked the House of Representatives to replace Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin following the disclosure of the damning audit report on the central bank, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
JICT gets new direct call
JICT gets new direct call JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) announced on Wednesday it had received its first direct call service of the year from the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Govt may lower planned hike in fuel prices
Govt may lower planned hike in fuel prices JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday that increases in electricity rates and power prices would likely be lower than the initially proposed 35 percent and 20 percent respectively.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Progress or destruction
Progress or destruction First, may I take this opportunity to wish the staff of The Jakarta Post and all its readers a very happy New Year. Hopefully, this year shall see an improvement in the degree of peace and prosperity for all Indonesians everywhere.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Buddhist foundation donates rice
Buddhist foundation donates rice JAKARTA (JP): Amurvabhumi Buddhist Monastery Foundation has donated seven tons of rice to some 4,000 poor families residing near its head office in Karet subdistrict, Setiabudi, South Jakarta.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
President need not fear TNI coup or Wiranto: Agus
President need not fear TNI coup or Wiranto: Agus MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Wirabuana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Agus Wirahadikusuma insisted that President Abdurrahman Wahid should not fear deteriorating relations with Gen.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Random shooting leaves grieving mother shocked
Random shooting leaves grieving mother shocked JAKARTA (JP): Yoto Suwarno, a resident of Tawangsari district, Sukohardjo regency in Central Java received a heavy blow on Monday night on news that her son was in a critical condition due to a random shooting incident.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Iranian coach set to return to S'pore
Iranian coach set to return to S'pore SINGAPORE (Reuters): Iranian World Cup coach Jalal Talebi looks set to return to Singapore.Talebi, who worked in Singapore for one season before eventually taking the reins of the Iranian national team in France in 1998, is in negotiations with S-League side...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
60 official cars stolen over past two years
60 official cars stolen over past two years JAKARTA (JP): Sixty cars belonging to the city administration have disappeared over the past two years, an official said on Wednesday."The 60 cars are really missing.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Foto-Realisme Indonesia, by Agus Kamal, Asri Nugroho, etc., at Edwin's Gallery Bali, Komp. Tuban Plaza no. 25- 27, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Kuta, Denpasar, until Jan. 18.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Restructuring power sector for the better
Restructuring power sector for the betterBy Meirios Moechtar This is the second of a two-part article on restructuring in the energy sector. JAKARTA (JP): To solve problems of surplus generation capacity and to secure electricity demand in the Java-Bali system, there should be rationalization of...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Two die in firecracker blast
Two die in firecracker blast SEMARANG: Firecracker blasts, which have been rife during the Ramadhan fasting month, claimed two lives in the Central Java town of Pekalongan on Tuesday.Police spokesman Lt. Col. M.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Maluku may get new leaders
Maluku may get new leaders JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid may soon replace Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina and Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. Max Tamaela with individuals who are ethnically and religiously distinct from the warring factions in Maluku.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Hashim fires back at IBRA over bankruptcy action
Hashim fires back at IBRA over bankruptcy action JAKARTA (JP): The president of trading firm PT Tirtamas Comexindo, Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, expressed on Wednesday regret over the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) bankruptcy suit against the company, calling it a "precipitous action".
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
MasterCard records growth
MasterCard records growth JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International announced on Wednesday that the number of people holding its Maestro/Cirrus debit card had grown by 73 percent to 7.9 million in 1999, up from 4.6 million in 1998.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
E. Timorese rally against foreigners
E. Timorese rally against foreigners DILI (AP): About 200 people rallied in front of UN headquarters on Wednesday to protest the use of foreign workers on reconstruction projects while most local laborers remain jobless.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 5, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,075 25 23,000 Alakasa Industrindo 600 0 0 Alter Abadi 400 -25 157,500 Alumindo Light Metal...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Free ride for streets vendors
Free ride for streets vendors TANGERANG (JP): Some 2,000 street traders working in several areas of Tangerang packed on Monday into 32 buses bound for their respective hometowns in Java to celebrate the upcoming Idul Fitri festivities.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Astari enters new millennium with recollections
Astari enters new millennium with recollectionsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Java, elements of Javanese culture, 19th century portrait paintings, 19th century landscape paintings, old photographs, recent news clippings and other personal images all become part of Astari Rasjid's Recollections,...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Garment workers get bonus
Garment workers get bonus BOGOR (JP): At least 2,000 workers of PT Busana Perkasa Garment staged a demonstration on Wednesday, demanding bonus payments which were promised by the company.The protest ended peacefully four hours later when management promised to give bonuses amounting to half of the...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Oil prices fall after U.S. data release
Oil prices fall after U.S. data release SINGAPORE (Reuters): Crude oil prices fell in Asia on Wednesday after U.S. stocks data showed a surprise rise.Crude stocks increased in the final week of 1999 by 620,000 barrels when a decline of 4.3 million had been forecast.At 0835 GMT, U.S.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Government to review anti-Chinese policies
Government to review anti-Chinese policies JAKARTA (JP): The government pledged on Wednesday to review laws, government regulations and all discriminative policies against ethnic Chinese.At least 13 government regulations and one presidential decree will be reviewed, with Minister of Home Affairs...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Troops too late to stop E. Timor mayhem: General
Troops too late to stop E. Timor mayhem: General JAKARTA (JP): Former chief of restoration command in East Timor Maj. Gen. Kiki Syahnakri admitted on Wednesday that reinforcement troops arrived too late to stop the mayhem in the territory.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Piano and violin duo play for free
Piano and violin duo play for free JAKARTA (JP): Renowned pianist Brachi Tilles and violinist Spiros Rantos will perform a free concert in Denpasar, Bali, tonight (Thursday).Sponsored by Ansett Australia, the concert will start at 7 p.m.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Indonesia ought to reciprocate
Indonesia ought to reciprocate Gen. Wiranto seems concerned that the Indonesian government allows citizens of other countries to visit Indonesia for up to 60 days without the need to apply for a visa in advance.