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Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Refugees suffer more hardships
Refugees suffer more hardships MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: As many as 365 East Timorese who fled their strife-ravaged homeland to seek a better life in Makassar are facing further difficulties.The 85 East Timorese families staying at the Kasih Ibu orphanage on Jl.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Honda raises target amid signs of market recovery
Honda raises target amid signs of market recovery JAKARTA (JP): Sole distributor and assembler of Japanese Honda cars in Indonesia PT Honda Prospect Motor has increased its sales target of New Civic cars amid signs of recovery in the country's depressed automotive market.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
New beginnings
New beginnings Frail though he is, Indonesia's new President Abdurrahman Wahid has wasted no time in setting out his agenda, and attempting to heal some of the wounds that have torn the country apart.He has acknowledged that one of his main tasks is to reduce the massive chasm between rich and poor.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Jakarta Police need reforming
Jakarta Police need reformingFrom Rakyat MerdekaRakyat Merdeka of Oct. 23 reported that Jakarta Police chief Noegroho Djajoesman told the media he had established a fact- finding team to investigate the attack on Jakarta Hospital.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Bali's peaceful reputation suffers blow ahead of 2000
Bali's peaceful reputation suffers blow ahead of 2000By Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): With the end of the second millennium fast approaching, anxieties have arisen over just what the new era will bring.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
World Bank plans trust fund for East Timor
World Bank plans trust fund for East Timor DARWIN, Australia (Reuters): The World Bank plans to set up a trust fund for shattered East Timor and member-nations will be asked to contribute to it, a regional bank official said on Wednesday.The fund for U.N.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Sutiyoso orders war against gambling
Sutiyoso orders war against gambling JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso instructed city officials on Tuesday to seal any buildings belonging to the city administration which have reportedly been used as gambling arenas.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Police seize illegal moisturizers, arrest producer
Police seize illegal moisturizers, arrest producer JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives have arrested a man for allegedly producing and distributing hand and body moisturizer without obtaining a permit from the Ministry of Health.City police detective chief Col.
Thu, 28 Oct 1999
Administration rings up big bill
Administration rings up big bill BITUNG, North Sulawesi: The Bitung administration has not paid its phone bill since 1998, owing Rp 51 million to state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom, Antara reported on Wednesday.Regional legislative council member J.F.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Cilacap needs 20,000 fishermen
Cilacap needs 20,000 fishermen CILACAP, Central Java: Cilacap needs some 20,000 fishermen to meet the requirement of becoming a "fishermen city", Cilacap regent Hery Tabri Karta said on Tuesday."Currently, the town has about 15,000 fishermen.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Plywood company Mahakam to go public next month
Plywood company Mahakam to go public next month JAKARTA (JP): PT Tirta Mahakam Plywood Industry (TMP) will launch an initial public offer (IPO) next month to raise about Rp 50 billion (US$7.3 million) to finance an expansion program.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
KL teacher punished
KL teacher punished KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A high school mathematics teacher who insinuated in an examination paper that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's sons had amassed wealth illegally has been transferred to a remote area as punishment, news reports said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
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 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Music 9:00 World News 9:35 Talk Show 10:30 TV Series:...
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Law enforcement
Law enforcement Indonesian people are still in a festive mood because at last they have gotten rid of a government they neither liked, trusted nor supported.I think one of the most important things which makes the Indonesian people happy and acceptive the present duo of Abdurrahman Wahid and...
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Pilots warned of storms in Aceh
Pilots warned of storms in Aceh BANDA ACEH: All flights heading to Aceh, particularly those from Malaysia, have been alerted about possible tropical storms in the area, Antara reported on Tuesday.The news agency quoted data from meteorologists in Aceh as saying that the storms could have winds up...
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Gus Dur forms 'compromise' Cabinet
Gus Dur forms 'compromise' Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid unveiled his 35- member Cabinet on Tuesday, reflecting what he described as a compromise among the country's major political forces, including the powerful Indonesian Military (TNI).
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Thai Pokphand's RI units finish debt restructuring
Thai Pokphand's RI units finish debt restructuring SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Indonesian businesses of Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Group have completed the restructuring of their sizable debts, with the biggest unit PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia (H.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
A celebration of steak at Stix at The Park Lane
A celebration of steak at Stix at The Park Lane JAKARTA (JP): Longtime readers of this column will be aware that Epicurus is not a great one for the red stuff.Not talking about a fine beaujolais or the best bouquets of France, Australia or Chile, but hearty chunks of beef, the ultimate red meat.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Rahardi says he will return to researching
Rahardi says he will return to researching JAKARTA (JP): Former minister for trade and industry Rahardi Ramelan said on Tuesday that he would return to his old "habitat" as a researcher.Speaking at a farewell lunch with local journalists, Rahardi said that he might begin by becoming a visiting...
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Man killed in bee attack
Man killed in bee attack BANYUMAS, Central Java: Sixty-year-old Samidi of Banjarsari Kulo village in Banyumas regency died from multiple beestings on Sunday.Two other locals suffered severe injuries from the incident and are being treated at Margono Sukarjo Hospital in Purwokerto.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Cartoon Exhibition: Kartun untuk Demokrasi, at Taman Budaya Gallery (Dago Tea House), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Oct. 29. * Installation Exhibition by Iwan Wijono, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32, until Nov. 10.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Fast freight service studied
Fast freight service studied SINGAPORE (DPA): An Australian fast craft builder is exploring the feasibility of a daily fast freight catamaran service between Singapore and Jakarta, it was reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Anwar lawyers threaten to ask for PM arrest
Anwar lawyers threaten to ask for PM arrest KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): The defense in Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy case threatened on Tuesday to ask authorities to arrest Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad if he fails to testify at the trial of his former deputy.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Local stock market gives cool response to new Cabinet lineup
Local stock market gives cool response to new Cabinet lineup JAKARTA (JP): Financial markets gave a cool response to the announcement of the new cabinet lineup on Tuesday, with stock prices losing ground and the rupiah ending the day almost unchanged in featureless trading.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Compromise key in lineup
Compromise key in lineup JAKARTA (JP): Compromise means six generals -- retired or otherwise -- 11 politicians, eight scholars, some of them affiliated to political parties, three activists and three businessmen are grouped into one.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Ex-mayor 'took initiative' to use state funds
Ex-mayor 'took initiative' to use state funds JAKARTA (JP): Former West Jakarta mayor Sutardjianto admitted on Tuesday to illegally obtaining state funds totaling Rp 2.6 billion (US$388,000 at the current rate) during his five year tenure from 1993 to 1997.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Two killed in Surabaya accident
Two killed in Surabaya accident SURABAYA: A four-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy died instantly when a speeding truck hit a group of five pedestrians who were crossing Jl. Demak here on Tuesday.The three others suffered serious injuries and were taken to Dr. Sutomo General Hospital.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Four killed in Sragen car crash
Four killed in Sragen car crash SRAGEN, Central Java: Four people died in a traffic accident on the main road of Bener village in Ngrampel district of Sragen regency on Monday afternoon.The incident occurred when two motorbikes carrying the four collided due to slippery road conditions.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Skepticism confronts economic team
Skepticism confronts economic team JAKARTA (JP): Analysts expressed their concern on Tuesday on the economic team in the new Cabinet, saying that some were appointed more out of political consideration rather than capability.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Malaysia palm oil on a rebound
Malaysia palm oil on a rebound KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Tuesday in a technical rebound after recent declines.Traders said the market's ability to hold above some chart support levels prompted short covering.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 26, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 0 47,000 AHAP Insurance 550 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 0 0 Alter Abadi 325 0 106,500 Alumindo Light...
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Juwono is ideal man for the job
Juwono is ideal man for the job For the first time the post of Minister of Defense and Security goes to a civilian, former deputy governor of the National Resilience Institute Juwono Sudarsono, and the Indonesian Military is no longer in the hands of an army officer.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
New air carriers to begin services next year
New air carriers to begin services next year JAKARTA (JP): Three new regular air carriers will begin commercial services next year to support the country's air transportation, especially in eastern provinces, an official at the Ministry of Communications has said.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Alwi knows his way around the Mideast
Alwi knows his way around the Mideast JAKARTA (JP): The ease with which Alwi Shihab talks about the Middle East and Israel not only reveals his distinguished academic background, but also a likely bias when he takes charge of the country's foreign policy.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
President issues permit to detain Setya Novanto
President issues permit to detain Setya Novanto JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid issued a permit on Tuesday for the detention of House of Representatives legislator and businessman Setya Novanto in connection with the Bank Bali scandal, the National Police chief of detectives said.Maj. Gen.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Gunmen attack RP minister's home
Gunmen attack RP minister's home MANILA (AFP): A controversial Philippine minister escaped unhurt after gunmen on two vehicles strafed his home in a northern Manila suburb early on Tuesday, in what could be a politically motivated attack.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
RP executes convicted killer
RP executes convicted killer MANILA (AFP): The Philippines executed convicted rapist-killer Pablito Andan by lethal injection on Tuesday after President Joseph Estrada rejected last-minute appeals for a reprieve.Andan, wearing an orange prison uniform, was declared dead by prison doctors at 3:07 p.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
New ministers look ahead
New ministers look ahead Minister of Defense Juwono Soedarsono:In 1995 I wrote an article about the dawn of the era of a civil society, and suggested that civilians should hold key government positions then held by members of the military.Change must come gradually.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Irian Jaya asks for new ships
Irian Jaya asks for new ships MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Merauke legislators are urging the transportation ministry to send new ships to Merauke and withdraw a number of vessels which are no longer seaworthy.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Merpati adds domestic flights
Merpati adds domestic flights JAKARTA (JP): State-owned air carrier Merpati Nusantara Airways announced on Tuesday it would operate flight services from Java and Kalimantan, Kalimantan and Sulawesi and within Kalimantan itself.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: The Colour Beat Band, daily, until Oct. 31. - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), Monday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
World Bank sets 2-stage mission for East Timor
World Bank sets 2-stage mission for East Timor DARWIN, Australia (Reuters): A World Bank mission to East Timor will include an emergency relief phase followed by long- term reconstruction, the bank's regional representative said on Tuesday."Everything is to be done.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Myanmar students fight in Thai camp
Myanmar students fight in Thai camp BANGKOK (AP): The end of Buddhist Lent was marred by a brawl between more than 100 rival Myanmar student and ethnic minority exiles at a camp in Thailand, seriously injuring one refugee, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
11.1m poor live in Central Java
11.1m poor live in Central Java SEMARANG: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto said on Tuesday about 11.1 million or 36.7 percent of the province's total population are living below the poverty line."Some 318,000 are jobless and about 6.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Millennium-Venetian Lifestyle Novotel Benoa Bali
Millennium-Venetian Lifestyle Novotel Benoa Bali Discover the Venetian Lifestyle, with its splendid and colorful masks and costumes, its prodigious feasts and phenomenal entertainment, at the Novotel Benoa Bali.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Susie and Alan to have farewell match
Susie and Alan to have farewell match JAKARTA (JP): The 1992 Olympic gold medalists Susie Susanti and Alan Budikusuma will play on Sunday a farewell match at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium.Susie said on Tuesday that she decided to say goodbye to badminton, which has brought her fame and welfare,...
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Sinambela committed to sports development
Sinambela committed to sports development JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mahadi Sinambela said on Tuesday he would be committed to sports development in his new post for the term of 1999 to 2004.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
National Police undergo major reshuffle in detectives corps
National Police undergo major reshuffle in detectives corps JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Roesmanhadi installed on Tuesday four brigadier generals as new directors of the National Police Detective directorates of general crime, corruption, narcotics and special crime.
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Kwik Kian Gie prioritizes IMF relations
Kwik Kian Gie prioritizes IMF relations JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie said on Tuesday that mending relations with the International Monetary Fund and other international donors would be his top priority to help the country...
Wed, 27 Oct 1999
Great expectations
Great expectations It is practically impossible to satisfy everyone in politics and compromise is always the political order of the day. Thus, it is perhaps only fair to refrain from being overly critical of a new government built on compromise and with practically no experience in governing.