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Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Tiny voices echo in ransacked Dili orphanage
Tiny voices echo in ransacked Dili orphanageBy Kurt Schork DILI, East Timor (Reuters): Shafts of sunlight knife through the ransacked rooms of a Dili orphanage as a barefoot boy wanders through its empty hallways playing haunting, discordant notes on his recorder.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
45 dead in Ciloto bus accident
45 dead in Ciloto bus accident CIANJUR, West Java (JP): At least 45 people were killed and 29 others were severely injured when a Turangga bus plying the Jakarta-Bandung route struck a cliff wall and was thrown to the bottom into a hill.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Mahathir plays the Malay card
Mahathir plays the Malay card KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has accused foreign currency and stock market speculators of wrecking Malaysia's affirmative action program to help ethnic Malays, reports said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
S&P's calls for greater credit quality in Asia
S&P's calls for greater credit quality in Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): Global ratings agency Standard and Poor's, warning Asia's recovery from crisis is fragile, called Tuesday for quick improvement in credit quality as part of corporate reforms to woo back foreign investors.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
City reporter arrested for drug possession
City reporter arrested for drug possession JAKARTA (JP): Tangerang Police apprehended three men, one of them a reporter of the Warta Kota daily, who were in possession of drugs on Jl. Rambutan, Sukarasa subdistrict, Tangerang, on Saturday evening.Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Shell provides scholarship
Shell provides scholarship JAKARTA (JP): Dutch oil company Shell has allocated 10 million pounds (US$16.5 million) in scholarship funds for students in developing countries, including Indonesia, who want to pursue studies in Britain.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Peformances * Javanese Comedy: Ketoprak Mataram Deledah Kediri, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 433562), 8 p.m., Oct. 9. * Theater: Seni Terbang by Kelompok Seni Terbang Buhun Sinar Saputra, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Community effort needed to battle drugs
Community effort needed to battle drugs JAKARTA (JP): Parents beware. If you find many used lighters in your child's room, you have a reason to be suspicious. He or she might be a drug user."My son used a lighter to burn heroin so that he could inhale the smoke," lawyer Henry Yosodiningrat said.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Sugar mills boycott imports from Australia
Sugar mills boycott imports from Australia JAKARTA (JP): Local sugar mills have decided to halt imports of raw sugar from Australia as a protest against the neighboring country's "unfriendly manner" against Indonesia, a senior government official said here on Tuesday.Sahat M.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Two scavengers shot dead
Two scavengers shot dead JAKARTA (JP): The bodies of two scavengers were found on Tuesday morning with gun shot wounds near Mega Guna warehouse in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.Andi Tabrani, 25, had bullet wounds in the chest and right thigh, while Mulyono, 28 -- who was known to his friends as Yudi...
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Sutiyoso told to settle PDAM rift
Sutiyoso told to settle PDAM rift JAKARTA (JP): An observer has warned Governor Sutiyoso to put back on track the derailed water management deal between city water company PDAM Jaya and its two foreign partners.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Jakarta-Merak toll road prone to robbery
Jakarta-Merak toll road prone to robbery TANGERANG (JP): Motorists heading for the Kebon Jeruk- Tangerang toll road ought to be careful when giving lifts to strangers following two separate vehicle robberies on Saturday and Sunday.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Garbage dump closure plan opposed
Garbage dump closure plan opposed BEKASI (JP): Hundreds of scavengers at the disputed Bantar Gebang garbage dump site here had the opportunity on Tuesday to meet with Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and urge him to disregard a request from Bekasi councilors to close the dump.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Government pressed ahead with rights tribunal
Government pressed ahead with rights tribunal JAKARTA (JP): An interministerial team set a two-day timeframe on Tuesday to complete a draft of a government regulation in lieu of a law which will constitute the establishment of a national tribunal to prosecute human rights abuses in East Timor.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Seminars probe malnutrition causes
Seminars probe malnutrition causes JAKARTA (JP): Lack of awareness of proper dietary needs and poverty were both blamed as causes for the estimated seven million Indonesian children suffering from malnutrition.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Asian crisis hurt women more than men: Report
Asian crisis hurt women more than men: Report MANILA (AFP): Asian women and children were left worse off than men after the region's gravest financial crisis in half a century, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said in a report released here on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Air France has new boss
Air France has new boss JAKARTA (JP): French flag carrier Air France has appointed Frederic Gossot as a new general manager for Indonesia, the airline announced here on Tuesday.Frederic will replace outgoing general manager Christian Herpin, who has completed his three year assignment in Jakarta.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
IMF replaces representative
IMF replaces representative SEOUL (Dow Jones): John Dodsworth, the International Monetary Fund's senior resident representative in South Korea, will transfer to Indonesia in mid-October, the South Korean Ministry of Finance and Economy said Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Marubeni denies deal to cut stake in Chandra Asri
Marubeni denies deal to cut stake in Chandra Asri TOKYO (Dow Jones): Marubeni Corp., one of Japan's largest trading companies, Tuesday denied a report it has reached an agreement with the Indonesian government to restructure their financially troubled ethylene venture, PT Chandra Asri.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Bankruptcy law needs wider definition
Bankruptcy law needs wider definition JAKARTA (JP): The committee for the drafting of the bill on the revision of the Indonesian Bankruptcy Law has proposed a broader definition of "debt" than is contained in the current insolvency law.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
One student dies in antimilitary protest
One student dies in antimilitary protest JAKARTA (JP): One student was killed as sporadic rallies broke out across the country to demand the abolition of the military's dual function on Tuesday.The demonstrations marred the 54th Indonesian Military (TNI) Day, which was celebrated throughout the...
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Tangerang penitentiary to house illegal foreigners
Tangerang penitentiary to house illegal foreigners JAKARTA (JP): The women's and children's penitentiary in Tangerang will soon also be used to house illegal foreigners in order to relieve overcrowding in the Cengkareng deportation center, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
One more dead in Ambon clash
One more dead in Ambon clash AMBON, Maluku: One died and 15 others were wounded in fresh communal clashes which rocked Ambon on Tuesday.Sources at Dr. Haulussy Hospital confirmed that Yansen, a teenager, died of a bullet wound.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
TNI at 54
TNI at 54 It was a fitting sign of the times as much a token of good judgment on the part of the Indonesian Military (TNI) that it chose to celebrate the 54th anniversary of its formation on Tuesday in a relatively low-key manner.Following tradition, President B.J.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
The aftermath of an option
The aftermath of an optionBy Marianus Kleden KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The recent self-determination ballot in which East Timorese, both in East Timor and around the world, took part in has had a disastrous aftermath, with various implications.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Police chief to be replaced
Police chief to be replaced MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Manokwari Police chief Lt. Col. R.E. Hutabarat is expected to be replaced as the result of the shooting death of one person during the police's handling of a melee which erupted here on Sept. 25.The disclosure came from Brig. Gen. Abraham O.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
IMF still insists Indonesia disclose PwC report
IMF still insists Indonesia disclose PwC report JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund can understand the legal obstacles Indonesia is facing in fully disclosing the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) audit report on the Bank Bali scandal, according to Chairman of the National Development Planning...
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Philippine inflation rate up
Philippine inflation rate up MANILA (DPA): The Philippines' inflation rate inched up to 5.7 percent in September 1999 as consumers began to feel the pinch of oil price hikes, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
Foundation for conservation launched
Foundation for conservation launched JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation and Revitalization (Lestari Foundation) was launched on Tuesday in an effort to increase public awareness and raise funding for the conservation of Indonesia's much neglected historical...
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
RP reviews ties with North Korea
RP reviews ties with North Korea MANILA (AP): The Philippines is inclined to favor establishment of formal ties with North Korea because of the advantages of engaging the reclusive Communist state diplomatically, Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Oct 1999
ICW foresees no closure of graft case
ICW foresees no closure of graft case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) said they expected no resolution of the alleged corruption at the Balongan oil refinery in West Java if President B.J. Habibie retains power in the new government.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
PDI-P's political prowess comes under question
PDI-P's political prowess comes under question JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI Perjuangan) much lauded electoral prowess came into immediate uncertainty on Monday following the defeat of Matori Abdul Djalil as chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Forestry research projects
Forestry research projects JAKARTA (JP): PT. Wanatani Makmur Sejati, PT. Sarang Sapta Putra and the ministry for forestry and plantation signed agreements on Monday to implement two forestry research and development projects in Kalimantan.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Detained suspects grilled over Setya's role: Lawyers
Detained suspects grilled over Setya's role: Lawyers JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers representing Rusli Surjadi, one of the suspects in the Rp 546 billion (US$68.25 million) Bank Bali scandal, insisted on Monday that their client be released or at least be granted house-arrest status.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Investment banks to oversee BCA IPO
Investment banks to oversee BCA IPO JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Monday that it had appointed investment banks Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch and local securities firms PT Danareksa Sekuritas and PT Bahana Securities to prepare the initial public...
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Five dead in RP shipyard blast
Five dead in RP shipyard blast SUBIC, Philippines (AFP): An explosion ripped through a shipyard here on Monday, killing five Filipino workers and causing extensive damage to a drydocked tanker, police said.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Industries profit from infrastructure
Industries profit from infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): More infrastructure to support the growing industries in Banten is currently being built. It is the publicly listed industrial estate and housing developer PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka Tbk.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Molotov cocktails hit Australian school
Molotov cocktails hit Australian school JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police detectives are searching for a dark-colored Panther van, believed to be used by a group of unidentified people who flung two Molotov cocktails into the Australian International School compound in Pejaten, early on Monday...
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Banten ready to accommodate chemical industry
Banten ready to accommodate chemical industryBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Supported by its ideal topography, West Java's Banten area has many advantages for various giant industries, particularly petrochemical-related factories.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Oct. 4, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,599.00 7,675.00Australian dollar 1 4,987.98 5,043.24Austrian schilling 1 591.51 597.70Belgian franc 1 201.77 203.88Brunei dollar 1 4,485.30 4,532.84Canadian dollar 1 5,145.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Mahaka SM eyes top position in western division
Mahaka SM eyes top position in western division SURABAYA (JP): Mahaka Satria Muda were preparing to take command of the western division after it upset Cahaya Lestari Surabaya (CLS) of the eastern division 70-45 in the sixth day of the third series of the A Mild Kobatama national basketball league...
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Most East Timor refugees wish to return
Most East Timor refugees wish to return JAKARTA (JP): More than 58 percent of some 250,000 East Timor refugees sheltered in East Nusa Tenggara want to return to their homeland, the government and the United Nations' High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) says.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
President Habibie ready for accountability speech
President Habibie ready for accountability speech JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie said on Monday he was confident and fully prepared to deliver his accountability speech to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Oct.14.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Six Indonesian Futures qualifiers move on
Six Indonesian Futures qualifiers move on JAKARTA (JP): Six Indonesian players survived matches on Monday in the second round of the qualifiers for the Indonesia Futures F5 at the Kemayoran tennis complex in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
E. Timor tragedy plays key role in Portugal poll
E. Timor tragedy plays key role in Portugal pollBy Richard Waddington LISBON (Reuters): If Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres betters his performance of four years ago, and wins an outright parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, he may have the long-suffering people of East Timor to...
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Amien Rais' election
Amien Rais' election Tuesday evening's election of the People's Consultative Assembly speaker, broadcast live by a private TV station, gave the impression that democracy in Indonesia has been successfully resuscitated.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Syarwan Hamid elected to MPR
Syarwan Hamid elected to MPR RIAU: Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid was one of five people elected on Monday by the provincial council who will attend the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) as the Riau Regional Representatives.Syarwan Hamid obtained the highest approval with 32 votes.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Legal experts urge police to disarm volunteers
Legal experts urge police to disarm volunteers JAKARTA (JP): Legal professionals called on city police on Monday to disarm volunteers who are part of a joint security force safeguarding the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
NGOs call on donors to give Indonesia debt relief
NGOs call on donors to give Indonesia debt relief JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the World Bank and other donor institutions on Monday to reduce Indonesia's sovereign debt by at least 30 percent.
Tue, 05 Oct 1999
Violence and money politics
Violence and money politicsFrom NeracaEvery day we read in our press that the reformists' camp is worried that there will be violence and/or money politics during the presidential election in the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).