Archive: 14 October 1998
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Wed, 14 Oct 1998
IMF's Neiss sees Asian recovery by late next year
IMF's Neiss sees Asian recovery by late next year SINGAPORE (Agencies): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects crisis-hit Asian economies to start growing again in the second half of next year, Hubert Neiss, director of the Fund's Asia-Pacific department, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
PGN to spend $1b to expand network
PGN to spend $1b to expand network JAKARTA (JP): State gas transmission and distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) said on Tuesday that it plans to spend nearly US$1 billion expanding its gas transmission network over the next five years.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Students protest nepotism at MPR/DPR compound
Students protest nepotism at MPR/DPR compound JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students staged a peaceful rally in front of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)/House of Representatives (DPR) building on Tuesday, demanding the Assembly remove members involved in corruption, collusion and nepotism...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Third day of protests in Dili
Third day of protests in Dili DILI, East Timor: Hundreds of protesters on Tuesday took to the streets here to press for the resignation of the Jakarta- appointed governor.For the third straight day, demonstrators demanded the resignation of Jose Osorio Abilio Soares who was appointed governor of...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
New body set up to protect women from violence
New body set up to protect women from violence JAKARTA (JP): The new National Commission on Violence Against Women announced its 21 members on Tuesday and immediately moved to criticize the media coverage of women victims of violence.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Int'l lawyers join call for abolition of ISA
Int'l lawyers join call for abolition of ISA KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): International human rights lawyers on Tuesday deplored Malaysia's harsh Internal Security Act (ISA) which has been used against detained deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim and other individuals.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Rates for Tax Payment
Rates for Tax Payment JAKARTA (JP): The new official conversion rates as the basis for payment of import duty, value-added tax on goods and services, sales tax on luxury goods, export tax and income tax, valid from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18 : U.S. dollar 1 Rp 9,000.00Austrian shilling 1 784.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Legislators dismissed in reorganization: Observers
Legislators dismissed in reorganization: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Political observers said on Tuesday that the ruling political organization Golkar's decision to dismiss 36 legislators from the House of Representatives (DPR) and five legislators from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was part...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Drivers strike in Kendari
Drivers strike in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Hundreds of public transportation drivers entered their second day of a strike on Tuesday, leaving thousands of employees scrambling to find a ride to work.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Local stocks continue to surge, rupiah stable
Local stocks continue to surge, rupiah stable JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the local market continued to gain ground on Tuesday as the rupiah stayed at the Rp 9,000 level against the U.S. dollar.Stock brokers said the firm rupiah coupled with a relatively calm political situation encouraged...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
30 hookers netted in Bogor
30 hookers netted in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Police netted at least 30 prostitutes, including eight transvestites, in a midnight operation here on Monday.Bogor Police chief Lt. Col. Edmond Ilyas said the arrested prostitutes, aged between 12 and 16, were handed over to the local Social Services Agency...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Widespread profit-taking knocks Asian stock markets off beam
Widespread profit-taking knocks Asian stock markets off beam TOKYO (AFP): Investors locked in profits Tuesday on handsome gains notched up by share prices the previous day, cutting short a rally on Asian stock markets that helped lift world bourses.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Delhaize boosts RI presence
Delhaize boosts RI presence BRUSSELS (Bloomberg): Delhaize Le Lion, Belgium's largest retailer, wants at least 50, and preferably 100, supermarkets in Indonesia by 2002, a spokesman told Belgian daily De Standaard Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Tunas Perdana suspended
Tunas Perdana suspended JAKARTA (JP): The management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange suspended PT Tunas Perdana Securindo from trading in the exchange for the company's failure to submit a report on its net adjusted working capital.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Inappropriate for Megawati
Inappropriate for Megawati I have been a The Jakarta Post reader since 1987 and always find the paper precise in choosing certain word(s) to illustrate someone or something. But to the best of my understanding, the phrase "the ousted leader" of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) you use to refer...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Typhoon Zeb scrapes past
Typhoon Zeb scrapes past MANILA (AFP): Typhoon Zeb hammered the eastern Philippines with gale-force winds on Tuesday but there were hopes that the country would escape major damage.There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage though school holidays were declared in the eastern and...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Utilization of hospitals in RI below average
Utilization of hospitals in RI below average JAKARTA (JP): A comparative study on hospitals in the Asia- Pacific region released here on Tuesday indicated that the utilization of hospitals in Indonesia was below average.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Radioactive waste management forum
Radioactive waste management forum BANGKOK (AP): Officials from nine East Asian countries began on Tuesday a two-day regional seminar on radioactive waste management to try to establish a future vision and management practices in the field.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Migrant workers robbed on return
Migrant workers robbed on return PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Four newly returned women migrant workers were forced to hand over their money and strip under threats they would be killed on Monday.The women hired a vehicle from two men at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after their...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Dairy farmers complain about low price of fresh milk
Dairy farmers complain about low price of fresh milkBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): People might think that since the price of milk powder in grocery stores has soared threefold, dairy farmers must be enjoying robust business.That thought is wrong.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Dossiers of 11 soldiers ready for court-martial
Dossiers of 11 soldiers ready for court-martial JAKARTA (JP): Dossiers of 11 members of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) will be submitted next Tuesday to a court- martial on their role in the abductions and torture of political activists.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Investment may drop 50% this year: BKPM
Investment may drop 50% this year: BKPM JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) predicted on Tuesday that both foreign and domestic investment in the country would fall by 50 percent this year and would remain flat next year.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Stabbed students get donations
Stabbed students get donations JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso handed over on Tuesday a donation of Rp 10 million (US$1,111) to two university students who were bayoneted during last month's student demonstration in front of the House of Representatives building in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Soeharto's land investigated
Soeharto's land investigated JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agrarian Affairs/National Land Agency Chairman Hasan Basri Durin said on Tuesday properties owned by former president Soeharto would be confiscated if it was proven they were obtained illegally.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thunder Cats 3:05 TV Series: Daktari 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Science and Technology 5:30 Education Quiz: Sang Juara 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Documentary: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Local TV programs vie for awards
Local TV programs vie for awards JAKARTA (JP): ANteve's news program Cakrawala, sports program Majalah Olahraga and presenter Monica Desideria have been nominated for this year's Asian Television Awards.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 13, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 25 1,736,500 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Tapos farmers protest treatment at hands of police
Tapos farmers protest treatment at hands of police JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of farmers from Cibedug, near Tapos, Bogor, visited the National Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday, complaining of torture by police officers the previous day at former president Soeharto's Tri-S Tapos ranch.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Modernland Realty rejects commercial court decision
Modernland Realty rejects commercial court decision JAKARTA (JP): Property firm PT Modernland Realty rejected on Tuesday the commercial court's decision to declare it bankrupt, saying it would appeal to the Supreme Court to nullify the insolvency decision.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Used motorcycles to Nigeria seized
Used motorcycles to Nigeria seized BOGOR (JP): The police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 84 used motorcycles to Nigeria, an official said on Tuesday.During a Sunday night raid on a warehouse on Jl. Cileungsi here, police arrested four members of the smuggling ring, chief detective Maj.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Habibie, Estrada express concern over Malaysia
Habibie, Estrada express concern over Malaysia BATAM, Riau (JP): President B.J. Habibie met his Philippines' counterpart Joseph Estrada here on Tuesday and both expressed mutual concern over the domestic situation in Malaysia.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Soleh admits rice smuggling continuing unchecked
Soleh admits rice smuggling continuing unchecked JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Soleh Solahuddin admitted on Tuesday that the smuggling of rice from West Kalimantan to neighboring eastern Malaysia was continuing.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption We support steps toward the establishment of a government that is clean, strong and free of corruption, collusion and nepotistic practices through better law enforcement in every field.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Indonesia joins leather expo
Indonesia joins leather expo JAKARTA (JP): A number of leading Indonesian leather manufacturers are to join leather producers from 20 countries in the All China Leather Exhibition '98 in Beijing from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Local archers 'lack consistency'
Local archers 'lack consistency' JAKARTA (JP): With just four weeks remaining, the national archery coaches remain doubtful about their team's chances of matching their rivals at the 13th Asian Games, let alone winning medals.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Art Summit schedule
Art Summit schedule Oct. 13-14: Dance, Diez-Diez Danza SL (Spain), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ), Jl. Pos No. 2, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3441892).Oct. 16-17: Music, Tsuchitori Toshiyuki (Japan), Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3154087).Oct.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Rash statements
Rash statementsFrom Sinar PagiThe government and the Armed Forces (ABRI) must realize and be aware that their image, reputation and authority in the eyes of the people and students in general, are experiencing a crisis of confidence.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
RI objects to painting
RI objects to painting HANOI (Dow Jones): An ASEAN art show sponsored by the U.S. consumer products conglomerate Philip Morris Cos. has become the subject of controversy in Vietnam, with the Indonesian Embassy trying to block the inclusion of a Singaporean painting at the exhibit.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Six killed as buses crash
Six killed as buses crash BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Six people were killed and 59 injured in a two-bus collision on Monday in North Lampung. It followed a fatal accident in which two died in South Lampung last week.Police spokesman Capt.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
RI rowers off to pre-Asiad
RI rowers off to pre-Asiad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian rowers left the country on Tuesday for the pre-Asian Games in Bangkok, their last trial before competing in the main event in December.National coach Dede Rohmat said that although he had not set any target, the pre-Asiad would give his squad an...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Activists demand Dita's release
Activists demand Dita's release JAKARTA (JP): Some 30 women workers and activists of the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) staged a protest at the Ministry of Justice to demand the release of fellow activist Dita Indah Sari who is serving a six-year jail sentence at the Tangerang...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 13, 1998:
JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 13, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,925.00 9,025.00 8,925.00 9,100.00Austrian schilling 1 730.25 800.25 - -Australian dollar 1 5,425.80 5,685.80 5,380.00 5,780.00Belgian franc 1 244.30 269.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
World Bank highly unlikely to forgive Indonesian debt
World Bank highly unlikely to forgive Indonesian debt NEW YORK (Dow Jones): The World Bank is highly unlikely to forgive Indonesia's debt, experts said, despite being urged to do so by a former consultant for the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Confusing variations in use of braille to be put in order
Confusing variations in use of braille to be put in order JAKARTA (JP): Experts and educators gathered on Tuesday to inventorize variations in braille used in the country's blind schools as they work toward establishing a national standard.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
8 die during Bali convoys
8 die during Bali convoys DENPASAR, Bali: At least eight people were killed and 39 injured in traffic accidents during the congress of Megawati Soekarnoputri's faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), which ended here on Saturday..
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Office space occupancy rates fall to 80 percent in Jakarta's CBD
Office space occupancy rates fall to 80 percent in Jakarta's CBD JAKARTA (JP): Office occupancy rates in the Jakarta commercial business district (CBD) dropped to around 80 percent or 2.27 million square meters by the end of September, compared to 84.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Mother of six stabbed to death in S. Jakarta
Mother of six stabbed to death in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A mother of six was found dead with multiple stab wounds in a quiet South Jakarta housing complex on Tuesday morning.Ratna Suryati, 42, was found at 9:30 a.m.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Civil servants' pay and corruption
Civil servants' pay and corruptionFrom KompasThe Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's chairman, Aburizal Bakrie, said that corruption by civil servants can be eradicated by improving their salaries (Kompas, Sept. 15).
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Australia places advert for spies
Australia places advert for spies SYDNEY (AFP): A contractor for Australia's most secretive and high-tech espionage organization has placed a newspaper advert seeking 40 operatives to spy on regional neighbors.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Govt to set up new agency to replace Bulog
Govt to set up new agency to replace Bulog JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to set up a new body by December to replace the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in another bid to improve the distribution of staple foods in the country, Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
South Korean cities may give up World Cup games
South Korean cities may give up World Cup games SEOUL (AFP): The South Korean government on Tuesday urged some of the 10 cities due to hold matches for the 2002 World Cup finals to give up the games because of the country's economic crisis.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Protests to be allowed near presidential office
Protests to be allowed near presidential office JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives and the government agreed on Tuesday that public protests would be allowed at a distance of 100 meters from the fence of the presidential palace.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Communists targeted over murders
Communists targeted over murders JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto warned on Tuesday against exploiting and politicizing the mysterious murder spree in East Java to disrupt national stability.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Guruh to perform at the Spirit of Indonesia
Guruh to perform at the Spirit of Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Choreographer Guruh Soekarnoputra will present Indonesia's most spectacular traditional and contemporary dances this week, in an effort to enhance Indonesia's flagging image, damaged by the economic and political turmoil that has enveloped...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Ita's murder
Ita's murder I was both upset and angry over the killing of a rape victim counselor, which was reported in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 10.Over the past few months, we have been hearing doubts from both the progovernment people and the military that the rapes had indeed happened, saying that there has...
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Anwar's wife seeks inspiration
Anwar's wife seeks inspiration MANILA (AP): The wife of arrested Malaysian dissident leader Anwar Ibrahim says she wants to learn from the Philippines' struggle against the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos to push the democratic reform movement in her country.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Charity bazaar begins on Sunday
Charity bazaar begins on Sunday JAKARTA (JP): Cahaya Ibu social and cultural foundation is to hold a two-day charity bazaar and garage sale beginning on Sunday on vacant land adjacent to the Puri Bersama building on Jl. Radio II in South Jakarta.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Political bills come under fire again
Political bills come under fire again JAKARTA (JP): Two new political parties fiercely criticized on Tuesday the government-sponsored political bills for seeking to furnish the Armed Forces (ABRI) with too much power.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Government to sell 15% of Indosat this fiscal year
Government to sell 15% of Indosat this fiscal year JAKARTA (JP): The government will sell only about 15 percent of state-owned international telecommunications provider Indosat this fiscal year, State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Shoe firm staff nabbed for theft
Shoe firm staff nabbed for theft JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta Police on Tuesday arrested nine drivers of a noted export-oriented footwear company for allegedly stealing shoes which were ready to be shipped overseas.North Jakarta Police chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
JIS community widens coverage of its aid
JIS community widens coverage of its aid JAKARTA (JP): In response to the current economic crisis, the Jakarta International School (JIS) community is striving to expand the coverage of its assistance to needy children throughout Indonesia, an executive of the school said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
RI equity funds outperform overseas funds: Lipper
RI equity funds outperform overseas funds: Lipper NEW YORK (Dow Jones): Pacific rim mutual funds outperformed other world equity funds last week, briefly turning around a year of double-digit losses.Indonesian equity funds took eight of the top 10 positions for the week ending Oct.
Wed, 14 Oct 1998
Repatriation of earnings not planned
Repatriation of earnings not planned JAKARTA (JP): The capital-flow monitoring mechanism being prepared by the monetary authorities will not force exporters to surrender their hard currency earnings to the central bank, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Tuesday.