Archive: 22 October 1998
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Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Indonesia, Australia to have crime treaty
Indonesia, Australia to have crime treaty JAKARTA (JP): A bilateral treaty seeking to empower the Indonesian and Australian governments to fight transnational crime was submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) for endorsement on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Communication is vital in inter-ethnic relations
Communication is vital in inter-ethnic relationsBy A.G. Wenats and S.M. Niken Restaty JAKARTA (JP): While claiming large numbers of victims, huge losses and the deep trauma of racism, the May riots still left many questions unanswered.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Indotama serves households
Indotama serves households JAKARTA (JP): Indotama Cooperative has become the first cooperative in the country to enter the retail delivery service.The cooperative's chairman, S. Daniel Phrang, said on Wednesday that the cooperative started its household shopping service early this month to serve...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Unpaid reforestation fees reach Rp 170b
Unpaid reforestation fees reach Rp 170b JAKARTA (JP): Unpaid reforestation fees have reached more than Rp 170 billion (US$22.6 million) as of October this year, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Forestry.Director General of Forest Utilization Harnanto H.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 21, 1998:
JAKARTA (JP): Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 21, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,000.00 7,100.00 7,000.00 7,150.00Austrian schilling 1 564.40 634.40 - -Australian dollar 1 4,296.50 4,556.50 4,110.00 4,590.00Belgian franc 1 189.05 214.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
TV to boost appreciation of traditional art, music
TV to boost appreciation of traditional art, musicBy Sri Wahyuni YOGYAKARTA (JP): Traditional art is often perceived as boring and old-fashioned by many, regardless of the fact that its beauty and cultural value is highly acknowledged.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
RI confident Australia won't reexamine Balibo incident
RI confident Australia won't reexamine Balibo incident JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia doubts Australia will reopen an inquiry into the deaths of five Australia-based journalists in East Timor in 1975 since the case was closed in 1996, an official says.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Govt opts for joint electoral system
Govt opts for joint electoral system JAKARTA (JP): The government stood its ground during the deliberation of its three political bills on Wednesday, insisting that next year's general election use a combination of district and proportional representation systems.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Energy efficiency called for to protect environment
Energy efficiency called for to protect environment JAKARTA (JP): It is high time Jakarta's transportation and industrial sectors as well as households used energy more efficiently to help conserve the environment, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Improving indicators leave Habibie hopeful of recovery
Improving indicators leave Habibie hopeful of recovery JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie expressed optimism on Wednesday that the economy was on track for a recovery from the year-long economic crisis because of considerable improvement in inflation and exchange rate indicators in recent months.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Typhoon strands thousands in RP
Typhoon strands thousands in RP TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters): Typhoon Babs marched toward the central Philippines on Wednesday, stranding thousands of people and prompting many to move out of low-lying areas along its path.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Manifold Changes, by Davina Stephens, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010), 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 28. * Painting Exhibition: Atmospheres by American artist Mark Rutkowski, at Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Reform team uncovers land scam
Reform team uncovers land scam JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's reform team is investigating gross irregularities in the acquisition of 120 hectares of land near Bogor by the city-owned property development company PD Pembangunan Sarana Jaya and Bank DKI.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Dengue fever cases up sharply on last year
Dengue fever cases up sharply on last year JAKARTA (JP): The number of people infected with dengue fever in the capital is projected to jump from last year's figure of 5,700 to 17,100 by the end of this year, according to the deputy chairman of the city health agency Rasjid Piarah.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Not our security personnel
Not our security personnel With reference to the reports in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 20, 1998 and Sept. 25, 1998 on the demand aired by a number of security guards, herewith for and on behalf of and in the legal interest of PT JAYA READYMIX we deem it necessary to present the following refutation...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Malaysian boat capsize toll up to 12
Malaysian boat capsize toll up to 12 KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The death toll from a weekend boat accident off Malaysia's western coast rose to 12 on Wednesday, with rescuers still searching for three more bodies, a news report said.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Myanmar junta frees NLD detainees
Myanmar junta frees NLD detainees YANGON (AFP): Myanmar's junta said on Wednesday it released 10 members of the main pro-democracy opposition party last week after detaining them for an "exchange of views.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Indonesia's tragedy today is a crisis of leadership
Indonesia's tragedy today is a crisis of leadership Five months after Soeharto stepped down, student protesters are still stalking the House of Representatives compound, creating traffic snarls almost every day. Political observer J. Soedjati Djiwandono traces today's complex political map.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Another demonstration near House building
Another demonstration near House building JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students staged a rally near the toll gate on Jl. Gatot Subroto close to the Semanggi cloverleaf in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, demanding the establishment of a national reconciliation council by the House of Representatives.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Iwan Tirta projects ancient art of batik into 21st century
Iwan Tirta projects ancient art of batik into 21st centuryBy Brigid O'Halloran JAKARTA (JP): Although the intricate traditional art of batik tulis would seem to have little in common with the futuristic world of computers, acclaimed batik designer Iwan Tirta has fused the two in his latest venture.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Habibie 'understands furor' over Hindu remark
Habibie 'understands furor' over Hindu remark JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie emphasized on Wednesday that he fully understood the emotional outburst by the Balinese and Hindus over the recent remark by State Minister of Food and Horticulture Affairs A.M. Saefuddin.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Gus Dur on the mend, doctor says
Gus Dur on the mend, doctor says JAKARTA (JP): Moslem scholar Abdurrahman Wahid, hospitalized since Saturday for high blood pressure and a light stroke, was on the mend and would soon be released, his doctor said.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Planet Hollywood event to raise funds
Planet Hollywood event to raise funds JAKARTA (JP): Planet Hollywood Jakarta is holding a Charity Gala Dinner to celebrate its fourth anniversary on Thursday night.The dinner is expected to raise Rp 45 million (US$6,400) for the purchase of 1,000 packages of sembako (basic necessities), to be...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Fakfak yet to get clean water
Fakfak yet to get clean water FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The construction of a clean water pipeline network for the supply of Fakfak town residents is estimated to be completed in 2000.The head of the clean water project here, FX Budiantoro, was quoted Wednesday by Antara as saying here that "residents...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
More suspected killers murdered in East Java
More suspected killers murdered in East Java SURABAYA (JP): Angry mobs killed three more people in Madura and Sidoarjo on Wednesday and Tuesday in reprisals against individuals they suspected of involvement in the mysterious killing spree in East Java.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Let the people decide
Let the people decide I have read a report in The Jakarta Post of Oct. 19, 1998 on the demonstration staged by workers of PT Indorayon at the office of the North Sumatra governor and now wish to write the following:Until now the solution to various problems arising between the local people and PT...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Employees protest newspaper
Employees protest newspaper MANADO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of employees of PT Megasurya Nusa Lestari Manado demonstrated at the office of the Manado Post daily over its reports on reclamation by the company, Antara reported Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
ASEAN mulls 'open house' to all investors in 1999
ASEAN mulls 'open house' to all investors in 1999 MANILA (AFP): Nine Southeast Asian countries may temporarily grant "open house treatment" to all foreign investors by next year as part of joint efforts to address the financial crisis, a Philippine official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Strong buying pushes Asian currencies to further heights
Strong buying pushes Asian currencies to further heights SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Strong buying interest catapulted the Indonesian rupiah to its highest level in eight months during Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Meridien's year-end package
Meridien's year-end package JAKARTA (JP): Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort in Bali launched on Wednesday its Christmas campaign to boost sales over the Christmas and New Year period.Operation Christmas includes telesales to local operators, key wholesalers and regional sales offices to provide...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Beggars flourish in Banjarmasin
Beggars flourish in Banjarmasin BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Beggars and female and child street singers are becoming more numerous at intersections in Banjarmasin.On Wednesday Antara reported that this scene was easily found at main road intersections and shopping centers.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Student's Program: Pramuka 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Documentary: Rona...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
PBSI waiting for result of Sigit's second drug test
PBSI waiting for result of Sigit's second drug test JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will not take any action against doubles specialist Sigit Budiarto until the International Badminton Federation (IBF) announces the result of a second test on a urine sample taken from...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Jamsostek asks to be exempt from paying tax
Jamsostek asks to be exempt from paying tax JAKARTA (JP): PT Jamsostek, a state-owned company running the social security insurance program for workers, proposed to the government that it should be exempt from its obligation to pay tax and dividends.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Malaysia may impose tax on palm oil to counter budget steps
Malaysia may impose tax on palm oil to counter budget steps KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia is likely to impose taxes on palm oil, its leading export earner, in its budget this week to help offset an expansionary spending plan, analysts and traders said.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Govt 'broke rules' over Freeport's obligations
Govt 'broke rules' over Freeport's obligations JAKARTA (JP): Former mines and energy minister Subroto said on Wednesday the government contravened accepted practices by not informing legislators that it had relieved copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia of its divestment obligation.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Key Asian rescue draft to be presented at APEC
Key Asian rescue draft to be presented at APEC SYDNEY (AFP): A strategy to coordinate Asian economic revival involving simultaneous interest rate cuts and budget expansion drawing partly on Japan's new credit line will be put to next month's APEC forum in Malaysia.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Habibie says he needs no political brokers
Habibie says he needs no political brokers JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie said on Wednesday that he would get rid of people within his circle who were acting as political brokers, saying that they were the cause of the tragic downfall of his two predecessors, Soeharto and Sukarno.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Zarina granted early remission to sentence
Zarina granted early remission to sentence TANGERANG (JP): With a bright smile and cheerful face, Zarina -- the budding TV actress who was not supposed to end her four- year jail term until November 2000 for her Ecstasy case -- was freed on conditional release on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Caltex moves to Singapore
Caltex moves to Singapore SINGAPORE (DPA): U.S. giant Caltex Petroleum Corporation is moving its global headquarters from Dallas, Texas, to Singapore, the company announced Friday.Caltex would be the first multinational company to establish its corporate base in the city-state, officials in...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
RI maids work in S'pore for a dollar a month
RI maids work in S'pore for a dollar a month SINGAPORE (AP): To escape poverty at home, hundreds of Indonesian women are working for just one Singapore dollar (US$0.60) a month as domestic servants in Singapore.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
MPR asked to rule on Soeharto
MPR asked to rule on Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Activists demanded on Wednesday that the upcoming special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) next month ratify a decree to reclaim Soeharto's family wealth which he allegedly amassed during 32 years in power.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Soccer league to proceed despite sponsorship doubts
Soccer league to proceed despite sponsorship doubts JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the All Indonesian Soccer Federation Agum Gumelar reiterated on Wednesday that the upcoming league would kick off as scheduled despite the uncertain sponsorship situation.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Presidential candidate
Presidential candidateFrom MerdekaPeople have started discussing Indonesia's fourth president and proposing candidates. They have also set the requirements for the presidency. In my opinion, we'd better return to the 1945 Constitution and the Pancasila philosophy, the state's basis and ideology.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Evidence needed
Evidence needed Amid the speculation about who could be behind the killings (in Banyuwangi, East Java), a most disturbing assertion has been made by the chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) board, Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur).
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
A rare coincidence?
A rare coincidence? One day when I was looking at a picture of the robust Philippine President Estrada and his petite Indonesian counterpart President Habibie, I suddenly remembered an article in Asiaweek of Oct. 9, 1998 about President Estrada.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Mahathir refuses to bow to pressure, call election
Mahathir refuses to bow to pressure, call election KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday he won't be pressured into calling early elections despite weekly street protests demanding his resignation.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 21, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 275 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 1,532,500 Alumindo Light Metal 275 0 314,000 Alumindo...
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Banks ask Supreme Court to revoke Modernland verdict
Banks ask Supreme Court to revoke Modernland verdict JAKARTA (JP): Bank Danamon and Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), two of the country's largest private listed banks, have appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a bankruptcy verdict on property firm PT Modernland Realty.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Freeport profit declines
Freeport profit declines NEW ORLEANS (Reuters): Increased production and lower costs of Indonesian operations blunted the impact of lower copper prices on Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.'s third quarter profits, the company said on Tuesday.Profits declined to US$23.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Rupiah ideal at Rp 7,000-8,000 range: Ginandjar
Rupiah ideal at Rp 7,000-8,000 range: Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said on Wednesday the favorable equilibrium level for the rupiah should be at a range of between Rp 7,000 and Rp 8,000 to the U.S.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Observers doubt Golkar independence declaration
Observers doubt Golkar independence declaration JAKARTA (JP): Political observers have expressed doubt that Golkar will follow through on its "lip service" declaration of independence from its two main supporters, the Armed Forces and the bureaucracy.
Thu, 22 Oct 1998
Second company declared bankrupt by Jakarta court
Second company declared bankrupt by Jakarta court JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court declared PT Sarana Kemas Utama bankrupt on Wednesday following a petition from Bank PDFCI.Sarana Kemas, a cardboard producer, is the second company to be declared bankrupt by the court after a controversial...