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Thu, 06 Jan 2000
A tough challenge ahead
A tough challenge ahead To most observers in Jakarta, the replacement on Tuesday of the chief of the National Police, Gen. Roesmanhadi, by Lt. Gen. Rusdihardjo, does no doubt seem somewhat unexpected.True, talk of such a pending replacement has been in the air in the capital for some time.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Indosat offers free calls
Indosat offers free calls JAKARTA (JP): Customers of the international direct dial (IDD) operator Indosat will get one minute of free calls for every five minutes of IDD calls made on Saturday and Sunday, the company said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Military policeman arrested for selling arms to rebels
Military policeman arrested for selling arms to rebels BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A military police member has been arrested for alleged arm sales to the separatist rebel group GAM, the military chief here said on Wednesday.Chief of Teuku Umar Military Command Col.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Scoblar named Lebanon coach
Scoblar named Lebanon coach BEIRUT (Reuters): Former Hamburg coach Joseb Scoblar has been named the new coach of the Lebanon national team, the local soccer federation announced.Croatian Scoblar has signed a contract to lead the team in October's Asian Cup which Lebanon has qualified for as hosts.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Infant abducted from hospital
Infant abducted from hospital JAKARTA (JP): A 28-day-old infant, Sandi Novari, was abducted from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, where his parents had taken him to register for a healthy infant competition.Sandi's father, Hasan, 30, a resident of Jl.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Ethnic riot hits Pekalongan
Ethnic riot hits Pekalongan PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Tension gripped this coastal town on Wednesday after a group of people attacked and looted shops belonging to Chinese-Indonesians.The early morning commotion was stirred by the death of a pedicab driver, Diyono, allegedly beaten by an ethnic...
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Banking problem complicated
Banking problem complicatedFrom NeracaThe nation's banking problems are very complicated and it is also very difficult to arrest delinquent debtors because they are smart enough to find loopholes to get away. Even noted economist Dr.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Labor exporters urge Din to resign
Labor exporters urge Din to resign JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Labor Export Companies (Apjati) urged on Wednesday the director general of labor placement, Din Syamsuddin, to step down, saying he lacked competence.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Military denies role in killing spree
Military denies role in killing spree SURABAYA (JP): The chief of the Brawijaya Military Command has strongly denied involvement of a military member in the killing spree in the city of Malang, East Java, and rebuked the media for reporting the allegation.Maj. Gen.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
More Aceh pupils quit schools
More Aceh pupils quit schools BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Unabated tension caused the school dropout rate in the province to increase to 2.14 percent last year from 1.98 percent the previous year, an official said on Tuesday.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
One dies in mass brawl
One dies in mass brawl MEDAN, North Sumatra: A man was killed on Monday in a brawl between two groups of hoodlums on Jl. Cipto in Lubuk Pakam, 27 kilometers south of here.The victim, identified as Robika, 22, suffered multiple stab wounds to his chest and thigh.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Jan. 5, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,139.00 7,211.00Australian dollar 1 4,677.47 4,728.25Austrian schilling 1 533.49 539.40Belgian franc 1 181.98 183.99Brunei dollar 1 4,307.09 4,353.15Canadian dollar 1 4,909.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Citibank apologizes
Citibank apologizes It seems, indeed, the pen is mightier than the sword. After my letter Citibank incompetence was published on Dec. 31, 1999, I was contacted by Mr. Rudi from Citibank's Head Office in Jakarta.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Late paper
Late paper Due to delivery problems, The Jakarta Post reached its readers in Bali late on Wednesday and today (Thursday). We apologize for the delay. -- Publisher
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursday Maghrib 6:15 p.m.Friday Imsak 4:12 a.m.Subuh 4:22 a.m.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
The military apologizes
The military apologizes A touching event occurred in Makassar on New Year's Eve. The Army chief of staff, Gen. Tyasno Sudarto, apologized to the Indonesian people for past mistakes made by the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Butchers, poulterers guarantee supply for Idul Fitri
Butchers, poulterers guarantee supply for Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Markets in Jakarta have sufficient supplies of beef and chicken to meet demand ahead of and during this weekend's Idul Fitri holiday, butchers and poulterers said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Gus Dur names close friends as top aides amid complaints
Gus Dur names close friends as top aides amid complaints JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid installed on Wednesday two veteran government critics, who are also close associates of his, as top aides, amid mounting criticism of the effectiveness of his government.
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Military to have new intelligence chief
Military to have new intelligence chief JAKARTA (JP): Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Hanafie Asnan confirmed on Wednesday that Air Rear Marshal Ian Santoso Perdanakusuma, chief of the Eastern Air Defense Command, will be appointed to head the Indonesian Military's Intelligence Board (Bais).
Thu, 06 Jan 2000
Stock market sell-off drags Asian monies down
Stock market sell-off drags Asian monies down HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The New Year rally in Asian currencies reversed sharply on Wednesday, as steep falls in regional stock markets triggered a sell-off in local currencies around Asia.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Papuan leaders heartened by President's actions
Papuan leaders heartened by President's actions JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Papuan leaders welcome President Abdurrahman Wahid's positive response to the people's rising demand for independence.Even though the President has offered no concrete steps other than to hold more dialogs to settle the...
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Political parties 'vie to control state assets'
Political parties 'vie to control state assets' JAKARTA (JP): Analysts noted on Tuesday the struggle between political parties to control state assets, warning this situation could perpetuate corruption in the government.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
IBRA sets rights issue of Bank Bali by end of January
IBRA sets rights issue of Bank Bali by end of January JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) wants to launch Bank Bali's rights issue by the end of this month because a further delay would inflate the cost of the bank's recapitalization.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Cipto Mangunkusumo morgue kept busy with traffic deaths, homicide in 1999
Cipto Mangunkusumo morgue kept busy with traffic deaths, homicide in 1999 JAKARTA (JP): Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue in Central Jakarta received 2,337 dead bodies last year, including some 652 victims of homicide cases, a report said.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
KL cracks down on illegal immigrants
KL cracks down on illegal immigrants KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia has hired 300 new officers and will reward informants in a new drive against illegal immigrants, the immigration department said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Telkom, Indosat asked to divest stake in same firms
Telkom, Indosat asked to divest stake in same firms JAKARTA (JP) The government has asked state-owned telecommunications providers Telkom and Indosat to divest their investments in companies they jointly own.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Asian currencies soar as funds flow
Asian currencies soar as funds flow HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The Korean won and the New Taiwan dollar each surged to their highest levels in over two years Tuesday, in a banner day of trading for Asian currencies.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Davis Cup team leaves for India on Wednesday
Davis Cup team leaves for India on Wednesday JAKARTA (JP): Five national Davis Cup team members have received sponsorship to compete in three US$10,000 future tournaments in India as a warm-up to the Davis Cup match in February.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
New chartered air carrier to begin operations soon
New chartered air carrier to begin operations soon JAKARTA (JP): A private chartered air carrier has been established and is scheduled to begin operations in February to cater for cargo and passenger services to local and regional destinations, a company executive said.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Sutiyoso predicts smaller number of Idul Fitri travelers
Sutiyoso predicts smaller number of Idul Fitri travelers JAKARTA (JP): The number of Idul Fitri travelers leaving the city this year is estimated to be much lower than earlier predicted, Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
First lady aids poor
First lady aids poor JAKARTA (JP): First Lady Shinta Nuriyah completed her weekly predawn Ramadhan charity work on Tuesday, having distributed some 23,380 food parcels to the needy.During Tuesday's event alone, 9,400 packages were distributed to poor Jakarta residents preparing their predawn meal...
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Avoid money politics: Mahathir
Avoid money politics: Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday warned candidates in May's ruling party elections against offering bribes.Mahathir, who is also the president of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), said potential candidates should...
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Bank PDFCI delisted following merger
Bank PDFCI delisted following merger JAKARTA (JP): Bank PDFCI was delisted from the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) here on Tuesday following the finalization of its merger with Bank Danamon."The merger of Bank Danamon and Bank PDFCI has received the approval of the minister of justice," the JSX said...
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Restructuring power sector for the better
Restructuring power sector for the betterBy Meirios Moechtar JAKARTA (JP) : The state-run electricity company, PT PLN, announced losses of US$1.4 billion in the year ending Dec. 31, 1998. In its audit report, Pricewaterhouse Coopers found losses amounting to $4.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Traffic accidents kill 18
Traffic accidents kill 18 JAMBI, Jambi: A total of 18 people were killed in three separate traffic accidents here and in the East Java town of Ponorogo on Monday.A head-on collision involving a minibus and a truck on the Trans Sumatra highway in Jambi claimed four lives of a family who left the...
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6:15 p.m.Thursday Imsak 4:11 a.m.Subuh 4:21 a.m.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Progress but no end to holy wars
Progress but no end to holy warsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): The coming of the third millennium was appropriately celebrated as a global phenomenon. Starting with the Chatnam Islands and Kiribati, moving westward at an hourly rate, passing Japan, China, Indonesia, India, Egypt, Paris, the United...
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 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, 05 Jan 2000
Singapore PM Goh, investors to visit RI
Singapore PM Goh, investors to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong along with about 80 businessmen from the city state will visit Indonesia for talks with President Abdurrahman Wahid on investment, Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore Luhut Pandjaitan said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Troops evacuate Maluku refugees
Troops evacuate Maluku refugees JAKARTA (JP): A combined Army, Navy and Airforce operation commenced on Tuesday from several locations in North Maluku to evacuate over 3,000 people fleeing religious violence in the area.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Two girls die from abuse
Two girls die from abuse JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested the alleged murderer of a teenage girl at the state-developed Harapan Baru housing complex in West Bekasi and are still searching for the suspect or suspects in the murder of a woman in the Margahayu area, East Bekasi.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Wiranto denies rumors on Cabinet shake-up
Wiranto denies rumors on Cabinet shake-up JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Gen. Wiranto denied rumors on Tuesday of an impending Cabinet reshuffle and stressed that his relationship with President Abdurrahman Wahid remained friendly.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Program for street kids only for show: Activist
Program for street kids only for show: Activist JAKARTA (JP): A social activist gave the city administration a failing grade on Tuesday for its efforts to improve the welfare of street children included in the Rumah Singgah (sheltering) program.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Decisive action needed for Maluku
Decisive action needed for MalukuBy David Keller JAKARTA (JP): Unfortunately, there exist few "easy" options for President Abdurrahman Wahid to swiftly bring a halt to the intercommunal violence in Maluku, where religious belief is the outward scapegoat defining the lines of division.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Broken heart claims life
Broken heart claims life SEMARANG: A teenager was arrested on Tuesday in the Central Java regency of Jepara, some 45 kilometers north of here, for allegedly slaying a girl with whom he fell in love.Jepara Police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Bribery, vice part and parcel of prison life
Bribery, vice part and parcel of prison life BOGOR (JP): Bribery has long been rampant in this country and it comes as no surprise, therefore, that the practice even extends to the country's prisons.Those imprisoned for drug offenses, for example, can still buy and safely smoke marijuana inside...
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Zacky: TNI had 'contingency plan' for East Timor
Zacky: TNI had 'contingency plan' for East Timor JAKARTA (JP): The former military intelligence chief said on Tuesday the Indonesian Military (TNI) prepared contingency and operational plans in anticipation of the outcome of the Aug. 30 self-determination ballot in East Timor.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Malaysian police nab 28 Indonesians
Malaysian police nab 28 Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian police detained 28 Indonesian immigrants including eight women during a three-hour operation at two places in Alor Gajah district, in the southern Malaysian state of Melaka on Monday night, Bernama reported.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Officers queried over murder
Officers queried over murder JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives have detained seven police officers for questioning in connection with Sunday night's murder of traffic police officer Fikri Zakaria, a police spokesman said on Wednesday.Lt. Col.
Wed, 05 Jan 2000
Where to go in Bandung for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000
Where to go in Bandung for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000Performances * Puppet Show, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 9:30 p.m., Jan. 15. * Sundanese Traditional Theater Festival, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Jan. 16 - 23.