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Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Asia-Africa trade forum set up
Asia-Africa trade forum set up KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Executives from Africa and Asia were arriving in the Malaysian capital Monday for the launch of a new business forum aimed at dispelling Africa's image as a continent of corruption, conflicts and crises.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Makassar protesters raise Sulawesi separatist flag
Makassar protesters raise Sulawesi separatist flag MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Thousands of student protesters here forced Governor HZB Palaguna to witness on Monday the lowering of the red-and-white national flag and the hoisting of a green flag of an independent Sulawesi state during a rally...
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Hancock opens new office
Hancock opens new office JAKARTA (JP): American Consul General Robert A. Pollard opened the PT Bumiputera John Hancock life insurance sales and service center in Surabaya, East Java, on Monday."Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia and has an excellent reputation for business and...
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Lawyers urge reopening of Soeharto's case
Lawyers urge reopening of Soeharto's case JAKARTA (JP): Two groups of lawyers demanded the South Jakarta District Court on Monday revoke a decree issued by the Attorney General's Office two weeks ago, which stopped of a year-long investigation into alleged corruption by former president Soeharto...
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
The east in turmoil
The east in turmoil The turmoil that has erupted in South Sulawesi in eastern Indonesia to demand an independent state of Sulawesi is a reaction to the outcome of the recently concluded People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) session in Jakarta.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Mohamad 'Bob' Hasan still uncontested for PASI post
Mohamad 'Bob' Hasan still uncontested for PASI post JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Amateur Athletic Association (PASI) announced on Monday that its current chairman, Mohamad "Bob" Hasan, remained the sole candidate to chair the sports organization for the 1999-2003 term.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
S. Banten prepares for agribusiness
S. Banten prepares for agribusinessBy I. Christianto The Jakarta Post, in cooperation with Banten West Java Tourism Development Corporation, is presenting weekly issues on the Banten region. This week's issue is on agriculture and education.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Security Council authorizes East Timor administration
Security Council authorizes East Timor administration JAKARTA (JP): The Security Council gave Secretary General Kofi Annan authority on Monday to set up a UN administration with extensive powers to rebuild East Timor and run it until independence.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Corpses found in rivers
Corpses found in rivers JAKARTA (JP): The body of a long-haired man recovered from the Kali Irigasi River, Tangerang, last Friday morning remains unidentified at the morgue at Tangerang General Hospital, a morgue official said on Monday.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Alwi hopes to mend fences with Australia
Alwi hopes to mend fences with Australia JAKARTA (JP): Muslim scholar Alwi Shihab, who is widely tipped to be named the new foreign minister on Tuesday, said on Monday that he hoped for better ties with Australia under the new government of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Wiranto apologizes for bloodshed during MPR Session
Wiranto apologizes for bloodshed during MPR Session JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Wiranto apologized on Monday for casualties caused in the course of the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and the victims who have and...
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Riot costs Surakarta Rp 12b
Riot costs Surakarta Rp 12b SURAKARTA, Central Java: Financial losses from the riot here last week are estimated at a minimum of Rp 12 billion, Mayor Imam Soetopo said on Monday."The figure is an estimate of the cost of the City Hall which was burned down during the unrest.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Aceh policewomen to wear veils
Aceh policewomen to wear veils BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh Police chief Brig. Gen. Bachrumsyah ordered local policewomen on Monday to wear veils to show the police's support for the Law on Aceh's Special Autonomy which was passed last month.
Tue, 26 Oct 1999
Jury still out on impact of Asian crisis on AIDS
Jury still out on impact of Asian crisis on AIDS KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Asia's economic crisis has hastened the spread of AIDS in Indonesia, but Thailand's social programs have helped prevent an extension of the fatal disease in that country, a World Bank official said on Monday.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Y2K problems most likely in Russia and RI: CIA
Y2K problems most likely in Russia and RI: CIA WASHINGTON (AP): Old Soviet-designed nuclear plants in Russia and Ukraine are the most vulnerable to potential year-2000 computer failures, particularly if combined with power losses, a CIA official said Thursday.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
President to focus on people's incomes
President to focus on people's incomes JIMBARAN, Bali (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid assured the international business community on Sunday that his government would uphold market-oriented policy and encourage foreign investors to take an active part in the country's economic development.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Call phone firms target women
Call phone firms target womenBy Christiani S.A. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Mobile phone producers are coming up with more fun, attractive and dazzling handsets to suit the tastes of affluent young men and women who are becoming one of their most important market segments.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Oct. 25, 1999
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Oct. 25, 1999Museums * Bayt Al-Qur'an Museum, at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Bambu Apus, East Jakarta (Phone: 8416466), Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Adam Malik Museum, Jl. Diponegoro 29, Menteng, Central Jakarta (Phone: 337403), Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Log theft in East Kalimantan
Log theft in East Kalimantan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Thousands of cubic meters of illegal logs are allegedly transported every month to east Malaysia, costing the country billions of rupiah.Antara reported on Sunday that a number of community leaders in Nunukan regency had expressed concern...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Fee paid to Gus Dur after three years
Fee paid to Gus Dur after three years JAKARTA (JP): What's is the price of Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's comments for a book?"It's US$900," said Tadjus Sobirin, who had used Gus Dur's comments in his book published in 1996 but only paid the latter some three years later.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Malaysia's Proton in lead so far, but doubts remain
Malaysia's Proton in lead so far, but doubts remain KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): For over a decade, Malaysia's Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) has been way ahead in the race for control of the domestic car market.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
East Timor and the free association model
East Timor and the free association model Many East Timorese leaders and people have returned to rebuild their lives and their ravaged new nation. Regarding the future of the territory, political researcher Hermawan Sulistyo recommends the adoption of a system that will benefit the new nation and...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
ASEAN chief calls for end to APEC summits
ASEAN chief calls for end to APEC summits MANILA (AFP): Annual summits of Asia-Pacific leaders should be abolished since they have evolved into a talking shop for issues unrelated to trade, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary General Rodolfo Severino said Saturday.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
RI goal denies HK in Asian Cup
RI goal denies HK in Asian Cup HONG KONG (AFP): A dramatic last-gasp equalizer from Indonesia's Rockey Putiray denied underdogs Hong Kong a crucial win in the two sides' Asian Cup group seven qualifying tussle here Sunday.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Whereabouts of drug case questioned
Whereabouts of drug case questioned JAKARTA (JP): A senior Jakarta Police detective questioned the whereabouts of a three-month old drug case allegedly concerning an offense committed by a member of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) which is currently being handled by the city Military Police.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
New daily paper for Palu
New daily paper for Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Governor H.B. Paliudju launched the Metro Palu morning daily on Friday.The paper will focus its coverage on crime and justice.Paliudju asked the daily to work hard and develop professionalism in the run-up to the third millennium. (05)
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
The myths in Indonesia's higher education reform
The myths in Indonesia's higher education reformBy Nirwan Idrus JAKARTA (JP): Various discussions with many Indonesian academics have revealed a number of myths around higher education. A look at a few of them reveals the profound beliefs among those who are supposed to be "agents of change".
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
38 found alive in Irian ship wreck
38 found alive in Irian ship wreck JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Rescuer workers fished out 53 passengers from MV Bimas Raya II which sank off south coast of Irian Jaya on Wednesday. Fifteen of them were dead, and 38 others were taken to Merauke Hospital.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
WB mission to visit East Timor this week
WB mission to visit East Timor this week DARWIN, Australia (AFP): A World Bank mission will travel to East Timor this week to evaluate the costs of rebuilding the devastated territory, starting from what resistance leaders call "below ground zero.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
200 residents to sue Humpuss Intermoda
200 residents to sue Humpuss Intermoda JAKARTA (JP): Some 200 residents from Central and East Java intend to sue publicly listed Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi for allegedly misusing their names for the interests of the company's controlling shareholder, former president Soeharto's youngest son...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Irian to export garments
Irian to export garments JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya will export 36,000 sets of work clothing to Madang province, Papua New Guinea (PNG) as part of a cooperation agreement between the Irian Jaya chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and its PNG counterpart.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Modest lives please
Modest lives please Mr. Amien Rais has said that he and the deputy speakers, as well as all members of the People's Consultative Assembly/House of People's Representatives (MPR/DPR), are fighters for the reform movement.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Street money changers rue rupiah stabilization
Street money changers rue rupiah stabilization JAKARTA (JP): Black market money changers are preparing to find other jobs or return to their former professions following a significant slowdown in foreign exchange transactions.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Hotel occupancy starts recovery
Hotel occupancy starts recovery BOGOR (JP): The occupancy rate of hotels in Bogor has improved and has reached an average of 40 percent, head of the West Java Tourism Agency Abdul Kadir said on Saturday.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Bagito regrets president-bashing
Bagito regrets president-bashing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian entertainers may start to limit their recent habits of mocking the country's number one person as they rampantly used to do during the tenure of former president B.J. Habibie.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
JSX trading to slow down ahead of Cabinet formation
JSX trading to slow down ahead of Cabinet formation JAKARTA (JP): Share trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will slow ahead of the announcement of the lineup for the new cabinet later this week.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Lexmark: Another contender in the ink jet printer market
Lexmark: Another contender in the ink jet printer marketBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP) About two years ago, when the crisis was beginning to have its impact on us, I suggested in the By The Way column that we should not worry too much about it as there would soon be light at the end of the tunnel.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
President orders probe into hospital incident
President orders probe into hospital incident JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid on Sunday ordered leaders of the military and police to carry out a thorough investigation of the Oct. 20 attack at the health facility of Jakarta Hospital.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Looking at the future through shrouds of cotton
Looking at the future through shrouds of cottonBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): It was a few minutes after midnight and it was getting darker and colder. It was not yet quiet in Girisekar village, in the Seribu mountain range, Gunungkidul regency.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Students continue demands for independence
Students continue demands for independence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): University students here pledged on Sunday to continue their street rallies to demand an independent state.A student leader said a huge demonstration was organized for Monday to announce the establishment of the Independent...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Students to maintain opposition role
Students to maintain opposition role JAKARTA (JP): University students vowed to continue with their street demonstrations in the absence of any opposition political parties to control the newly established government.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Meteorologist warns Jakartans to be ready for possible floods
Meteorologist warns Jakartans to be ready for possible floods JAKARTA (JP): A meteorologist warned city residents on Saturday to be ready for flash flooding in some parts of the city during the upcoming rainy season.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Regional reps in MPR set up their own forum
Regional reps in MPR set up their own forum JAKARTA (JP): Regional representatives at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) set up on Saturday a forum which they hope will enhance unity among them while they carry out their future tasks.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Megawati seeks report on riot in Surakarta
Megawati seeks report on riot in Surakarta SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri has personally asked Surakarta Mayor Imam Soetopo for comprehensive information on Wednesday's riot which involved supporters of her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Reconciliation or reform?
Reconciliation or reform? Having acceptably settled the question of what to do with the biggest vote-winner in the general election -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and its hugely popular chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri -- Indonesia now faces the dilemma of...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Death toll rises in Saparua clashes
Death toll rises in Saparua clashes JAKARTA (JP): Security authorities have gradually restored order on Saparua Island in Maluku following three days of communal clashes which claimed 11 lives.Antara reported on Sunday dozens were also injured in the outbreak, the latest to rock the archipelagic...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Aceh concerned as settlers leave
Aceh concerned as settlers leave BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh Governor Syamsuddin Mahmud has expressed concern over the reported exodus of thousands of transmigrants from the riot-torn province, Antara reported on Saturday.
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
Officials upset over tree cutting
Officials upset over tree cutting BOGOR (JP): The city of Bogor will face serious environmental problems if residents continue cutting down the trees, Bogor spokesman Yus Herdiyus said on Saturday."If we allow this (the cutting down of tress) to continue ...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
It is democracy at last
It is democracy at last Former president Habibie's term report rejection was the crucial turning point to bring democracy back to this country. Together with a comrade in arms in the People's Consultative Assembly and outside, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) had shown...
Mon, 25 Oct 1999
GPEI seeks foreign trade minister
GPEI seeks foreign trade minister JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Exporters' Association (GPEI) joined the debate on the lineup of the new Cabinet, saying that President Abdurrahman Wahid should name a separate minister in charge of international trade.