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Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Bogor trains used for gambling
Bogor trains used for gambling BOGOR (JP): Regular passengers on the economy-class trains plying the Bogor-Jakarta route are complaining about the presence of certain men who close the last cars for gambling.
Sat, 28 Oct 2000
Refugees want transparency
Refugees want transparency MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: As many as 598 families of East Timor refugees in the regency of Sikka are demanding the administration be fair and transparent in the spending of Rp 2 billion allocated to them.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
ADB approves loan for RP
ADB approves loan for RP MANILA (AFP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved loans totaling US$70 million to help rehabilitate a key toll road linking the Philippines capital with the northern provinces.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Indomaret no threat
Indomaret no threat Desar Evyanti wrote in the Oct. 18 edition of The Jakarta Post that Indomaret outlets appearing everywhere posed a threat to small-scale traders in the same areas.Evyanti should realize that Indomaret and other such establishments that will more than likely pop up in the future...
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Embargo, lessons from history
Embargo, lessons from history On Sept. 30, The Jakarta Post printed the article Embargo and lessons from history by Riza Sihbudi, who attempted to analyze the threat of a U.S. embargo, the reasons why the U.S. would want to impose an embargo on Indonesia and whether we had to worry about the threat.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Mobile phone snatchers
Mobile phone snatchersFrom Media IndonesiaAt 9 a.m. on Oct. 18, I boarded an electric train (KRL) from Manggarai to the UI railway station to go to my campus, University of Indonesia, Depok. The train was rather empty that morning so each passenger could get a seat.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Gus Dur calls on Irianese to change symbol
Gus Dur calls on Irianese to change symbol JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Thursday he had asked proindependence supporters in Irian Jaya to pick another cultural symbol to replace the Morning Star flag.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Draft for setting up subdistrict councils approved
Draft for setting up subdistrict councils approved JAKARTA (JP): After holding a series of meetings and making significant revisions in the past few weeks, the City Council passed the draft on the establishment of subdistrict councils during a plenary session on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Bayan Mosque, witness to the spread of Islam
Bayan Mosque, witness to the spread of IslamBy Wahyuni Kamah BAYAN VILLAGE, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): Masjid Bayan Beleq as the locals call is situated in Bayan--a stronghold of Islam Wetu Telu-of North Lombok, 80 kilometers from Mataram.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Defense matters
Defense matters Had it not come from Minister of Defense Mahfud MD, the proposal to forge a defense pact or alliance between Indonesia and a number of East Asian countries would have been dismissed as outrageously irrelevant and unworthy of attention.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Rupiah rates Oct. 26
Rupiah rates Oct. 26 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,458.00 9,458.00 8,913.00 9,003.00Australian dollar 1 4,378.71 4,901.14 4,614.26 4,665.35Austrian schilling 1 508.64 569.12 536.00 541.74Belgian franc 1 173.50 194.13 182.83 184.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Eurico seeks police protection
Eurico seeks police protection JAKARTA (JP): Insecure with Attorney General Marzuki Darusman's statement that he be sent back to East Timor for prosecution, pro-Indonesia militia leader Eurico Guterres revealed on Thursday that he had sought police protection.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Rizal blames politics on rupiah's fall
Rizal blames politics on rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Thursday the weakening of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar was in part the result of domestic political concerns.Rizal said the fair value of the rupiah was at about Rp 8,000 per dollar.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Texmaco probed over sale of German asset
Texmaco probed over sale of German asset JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is currently investigating textile conglomerate Texmaco group over an alleged sale of the group's asset in Germany, according to agency deputy chairman Irwan Siregar.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Protesters greeted by large banner
Protesters greeted by large banner JAKARTA (JP): Some 100 anti-Soeharto protesters marching to the residence of the former president on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta, were greeted by a large banner erected by police at the scene.The banner, written in Indonesian, read: "Welcome, Protesters.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Pertamina to manage oil contracts for time being
Pertamina to manage oil contracts for time being JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday that state oil firm Pertamina would still manage negotiations and other aspects of production sharing contracts until a possible law change.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Alleged bomb makers nailed in East Aceh
Alleged bomb makers nailed in East Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): East Aceh Police precinct have arrested seven alleged bomb makers in a recent raid at a welding workshop in Payabili village, an officer said on Thursday.Police Special Operation Cinta Meunasah deputy chief Supt.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Indonesia loses?
Indonesia loses? I would like to express my disappointment to Jeffrey Winters, who wrote on Oct. 16 the article titled The world blinks, but Indonesia loses. In general he gave the impression that Indonesians did not do anything, while we know the government has displayed a commitment to disarm the...
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Education budget questioned
Education budget questioned I do not know what the minister of national education and his staff are thinking. I'm referring to a report in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 9, Govt urged to allocate more funds for education.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Hendrawan goes through in Danish Open
Hendrawan goes through in Danish Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's singles top seed Hendrawan and men's doubles top seeds Flandy Limpele and Eng Hian reached the next round at the US$250,000 Danish Open at Farum Arena in Copenhagen.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Indonesia, Australia to cooperate on legal affairs
Indonesia, Australia to cooperate on legal affairs JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Australia signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation to enhance the judicial systems in the two neighboring countries.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Public phones needed
Public phones neededFrom Sinar PagiI am a university student in Jakarta and a regular user of public communications facilities, particularly public telephones. The following is my complaint to PT Telkom about this matter:One day I urgently needed to contact my family.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Alwi summons U.S. ambassador
Alwi summons U.S. ambassador JAKARTA (JP): Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab said on Thursday he had summoned U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Gelbard to clarify local media reports that the envoy had tried to influence a recent Army appointment.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Bali to have giant sea aquarium, SEA's biggest
Bali to have giant sea aquarium, SEA's biggest DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The island of Bali has long been known for its exotic scenery, but in the coming years it will also lure people to come to experience the spectacular view of an oceanarium.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
UN team begins probe into Atambua killing
UN team begins probe into Atambua killing DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A special team led by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Inspector General Nicholas Morris arrived here on Tuesday to begin an investigation into the killing of three humanitarian staff members working for the...
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
East Timorese Bento ready to join Indonesian Tiger Cup team
East Timorese Bento ready to join Indonesian Tiger Cup team JAKARTA (JP): East Timorese soccer player Miro Baldo Bento said he was ready to play for Indonesia in contradiction to his earlier statement that he would return home and thereby throw away his chance of playing for the Indonesian team.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Indonesia may revoke visa-free facility for Aussies
Indonesia may revoke visa-free facility for Aussies JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday that his ministry planned to revoke the visa-free facility being enjoyed by Australian tourists.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Thai journalists halt ties with CAJ
Thai journalists halt ties with CAJ SINGAPORE (AP): The Confederation of Thai Journalists has suspended its relations and activities with the confederation representing Southeast Asian journalists after 25 years of cooperation, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Night curfew descends on Pontianak, 6 killed
Night curfew descends on Pontianak, 6 killed JAKARTA (JP): Pontianak mayor Buchary A. Rahman declared a curfew on Thursday night in the violence-stricken capital of West Kalimantan, following the renewal of interethnic community clashes.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Police nab drug, fake money dealers
Police nab drug, fake money dealers PADANG: Police in Agam apprehended recently an alleged drug and bogus money dealer after days of surveillance.The police confiscated from the suspect, identified only as Mul alias Kasek, 67 packs of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), a lighter, a device used...
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Only 12 boxers show up at Ragunan
Only 12 boxers show up at Ragunan JAKARTA (JP): Only 12 of the 28 boxers called by the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 SEA Games showed up at the Ragunan boxing camp in South Jakarta."I don't know why the other boxers haven't come yet.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Snails, rats ravage Mekong Delta rice
Snails, rats ravage Mekong Delta rice HANOI (AFP): Snails and rats are ravaging tens of thousands of hectares of rice paddies in the Mekong Delta, following floods which have plagued the region for three months, an official source said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Hun Sen for rice research sharing
Hun Sen for rice research sharing PHNOM PENH (AP): Prime Minister Hun Sen Thursday urged Southeast Asian countries to share their scientific research on rice to increase regional production and boost profits.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Thai Airways to raise foreign ownership limit
Thai Airways to raise foreign ownership limit BANGKOK (AP): Moving closer to privatization, Thai Airways International said Thursday its shareholders have agreed to a plan to increase its capital and raise its foreign shareholding limit.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Asian currencies lower late, rupiah dragged lower by peso
Asian currencies lower late, rupiah dragged lower by peso TOKYO (Dow Jones): Reeling from deepening political turmoil in the Philippines, the peso tumbled to a new record low Thursday as the central bank there made a few noises but offered no support for the battered currency.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Authorities told to probe rioters' access to guns
Authorities told to probe rioters' access to guns AMBON, Maluku (JP): While praising the arrest of 12 armed rioters following the sectarian clash in Nusaniwe district on Wednesday, a human rights activist called on security authorities on Thursday to probe the rioters' access to military weapons.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Gus Dur will not be summoned: Officer
Gus Dur will not be summoned: Officer JAKARTA (JP): While indicating that the police have secured President Abdurrahman Wahid's written testimony, Jakarta Police Detectives chief Sr. Supt. Harry Montolalu said on Thursday that it was no more essential for the President to appear in court for the...
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Marzuki defends President's order on tycoons
Marzuki defends President's order on tycoons JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Thursday that there was nothing wrong with the President's request to delay the legal proceedings against three heavily- indebted tycoons.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
PT Telkom wants to continue deals with KSO partners
PT Telkom wants to continue deals with KSO partners JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunication firm PT Telkom said on Thursday it preferred to continue the existing contracts with its five joint operation partners (KSO partners), and to offer them modifications to safeguard their ongoing operations.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Indosat to spend up to Rp 15t for expansion
Indosat to spend up to Rp 15t for expansion JAKARTA (JP): State-owned international call operator PT Indosat said on Thursday it would spend up to between Rp 11 trillion (US$1.2 billion) and Rp 15 trillion to finance an expansion program in the next five years.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Suspects in bombing case lodge claims in pretrial
Suspects in bombing case lodge claims in pretrial JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court began on Thursday a pretrial hearing filed by 22 men accused of taking part in the September bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Matraman residents will hold ceremony in Kalibata
Matraman residents will hold ceremony in Kalibata JAKARTA (JP): In connection with the Youth Pledge Day, residents of the brawl-ridden Matraman area in East Jakarta will hold a ceremony at the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta on Saturday.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Management denies damage to plaza
Management denies damage to plaza JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Plaza Senayan shopping center on Thursday denied that the building had suffered minor damage when an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale rocked the capital on the previous day.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Billions of rupiah lost in electricity theft
Billions of rupiah lost in electricity theft BANDA ACEH: State-owned electricity company (PLN) has suffered billions of rupiah in losses over the past two years, due to the "maddening rate" of theft involving electricity itself, electricity cables, transmission equipment and the company's...
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
50,000 jobless in Makassar
50,000 jobless in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The prolonged economic crisis has left a total of 50,000 people jobless, a portion of whom were still looking for work, the head of the Makassar office of the Ministry of Manpower said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Official arrested for alleged fraud
Official arrested for alleged fraud BANDUNG: The Bandung Prosecutor's Office has arrested a former official of the Ministry of Communication, Ryanto Utomo (43), over funds of Rp 225 million he allegedly swindled in the Husein Sastranegara Airport development project in 1995/1996, an official said...
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Song 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Cartoon 3:00 Documentary 4:00 News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:30 NewsProgram 2 5:30 p.m.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Junior swimmers need more attention: Official
Junior swimmers need more attention: Official SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The head of research and development at the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI), Kristiono Sumono, said on Wednesday numerous problems prevented the federation from developing national junior swimmers.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
BPKPN denies seeking high salary, luxurious cars
BPKPN denies seeking high salary, luxurious cars JAKARTA (JP): Secretary general of the newly-established State Officials Wealth Audit Agency (BPKPN) Amir Moe'in denied on Thursday reports that members of the agency had demanded a Rp 50 million (US$5.910) monthly salary and a luxurious car each.
Fri, 27 Oct 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 26, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,725 -25 122,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 120 -10 10,000 Alakasa Industrindo 435 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...