Archive: 11 November 1998
58 articles found
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Tow truck finds job at Assembly
Tow truck finds job at Assembly JAKARTA (JP): Special Session organizers have thoughtfully deployed a tow truck to remove cars parked incorrectly in the Assembly compound. Antara said the back parking lot was required on Tuesday for a ceremony to mark Heroes Day, which fell on that day, leaving the organizers with little choice but ask members to move their cars. Although participants by-and-large were quick to oblige, two cars were left unclaimed when the ceremony was due to begin.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hopes dim for MPR to adopt decree on Soeharto probe
Hopes dim for MPR to adopt decree on Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): Hopes that the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will adopt additional decrees diminished on Tuesday after the dominant Golkar and Armed Forces factions said they would stick to the existing ones. One proposed decree not among the 12 prepared for the session that had garnered much support would order an investigation into the wealth of former president Soeharto and his family.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Four prominent leaders unite to pressure Habibie govt
Four prominent leaders unite to pressure Habibie govt JAKARTA (JP): Students finally succeeded in bringing Indonesia's four top political leaders together to issue a united stance on President B.J. Habibie's administration and the Armed Forces' role in politics.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Music 7:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 8:00 Music 8:15 Talk Show: Dialog 9:00 Live Reports: Sidang Istimewa MPR 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mobil builds offshore facility in Aceh to boost LNG supply
Mobil builds offshore facility in Aceh to boost LNG supply JAKARTA (JP): Energy company Mobil Oil Indonesia Inc. has completed a new offshore gas platform to boost supply at its giant liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Arun, Aceh. A spokesman for state oil and gas company Pertamina, Ramli Djaafar, said on Tuesday the platform would be erected at the North Sumatra Offshore "A" (NSO-A) block, situated in the Sumatra Straits, 100 kilometers from the Arun LNG plant.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI invited to German expo
RI invited to German expo JAKARTA (JP): A visiting German trade mission has invited Indonesian companies to take part in a major trade exhibition in Hanover next year. The Hanover Fair '99, which is organized by Deutsche Messe AG, will stage seven promotional events featuring various types of products, from January to November of next year. Eberhard Roloff, head of media relations for Deutsche Messe, said here on Tuesday that next year's expo would be advantageous to Indonesian companies.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
MPR members: It's time to awake from sleep!
MPR members: It's time to awake from sleep! By Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): The Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which opened here on Nov. 10 and runs until Nov. 13, is doing everything but resolve the problems this country is facing.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Flexibility in demo permit
Flexibility in demo permit From Neraca A recent report on the revocation of a government regulation in lieu of law (Perpu) on the freedom to express an opinion in public is something to rejoice about. It was also said that people wishing to demonstrate should report "3X24" hours in advance. What bothers me is the standard procedure set by the police and the sites where it is prohibited to hold demonstrations. We, students of a private university, have experienced the following.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Korea, Thailand coming back
Korea, Thailand coming back TOKYO (AP): South Korea and Thailand are over the worst of the Asian economic crisis, but grinding poverty still stands in the way of recovery in Indonesia, the president of the World Bank said on Tuesday. "We've come a long way in Korea and Thailand in building the economic and financial base... to try to stabilize the economic situation," James Wolfensohn told reporters in Tokyo.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
No more compromises
No more compromises One of the most contentious and divisive issues debated at the ongoing Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is the future of the sociopolitical role of the Armed Forces (ABRI). Questions are being raised in various quarters on whether this role is defensible and relevant in a democratic Indonesia. More precisely, the debate focuses on the tradition of allocating seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) to ABRI members.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
The MPR's dilemma
The MPR's dilemma There are many among us who question the commitment of members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) (toward democratic reform) and doubt the effectiveness of a Special Session of the Assembly in ushering the nation into a new era. Their reasoning is that the current MPR is a product of the now defunct New Order regime, and that it is, therefore, most likely to try to set a national agenda that would benefit only a certain group by preserving the status quo.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Most main streets empty on first day of session
Most main streets empty on first day of session JAKARTA (JP): The capital's major thoroughfares were practically deserted on Tuesday as motorists appeared frightened by rumors of possible unrest or demonstrations on the first day of the four-day People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Special Session. Busy streets, including Jl. Hayam Wuruk, Jl. Gajah Mada, streets around the National Monument (Monas) park, Jl. MH. Thamrin and Jl. Jend.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Japan seen rejecting APEC mark in forestry, fisheries tariffs
Japan seen rejecting APEC mark in forestry, fisheries tariffs TOKYO (Agencies): Japan affirmed Tuesday it will uphold its rejection of planned early tariff cuts in the fishery and forestry sectors at an upcoming Asia-Pacific meeting. Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi met several ministers Tuesday to discuss Japan's position at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the DPA news agency reported.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Poland seeks to expand ties with Southeast Asia
Poland seeks to expand ties with Southeast Asia JAKARTA (JP): Poland, a former socialist country and member of the Warsaw Pact, has made great strides towards democracy and a market economy. Since breaking away from the socialist system, the country has sought membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union. The country has also been pursuing efforts to enlarging its trade with Southeast Asian nations, including Indonesia.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
PPP vows to promote Moslem declaration
PPP vows to promote Moslem declaration JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) pledged on Monday to promote the 11-point declaration of the Indonesian Moslem Congress as the party's agenda during the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Special Session, saying it reflects the aspirations of the majority of Indonesians.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students continue sesion protests
Students continue sesion protests JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of students in several major cities rallied on Tuesday to add pressures on the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly to come up with pro-reform decrees.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight on ABRI's roles
Spotlight on ABRI's roles JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto warned on Tuesday that certain parties have been exploiting the issue of the military's sociopolitical role to gain popularity. Wiranto told Antara that ABRI's decision to scale down its political role should not be stretched to cutting its role to the bare minimum. "Many people have condemned ABRI without giving it a chance to thoroughly explain the various problems in hand.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mergers, acquisitions valued at $4.3b last year
Mergers, acquisitions valued at $4.3b last year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia booked a dramatic increase in the value of mergers and acquisitions to $4.3 billion last year, according to the latest world investment report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Tuesday. The annual report says that 80 percent of the merger and acquisition ended with foreigners as the majority stakeholders.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
BNI to be merged with BTN, Widigdo says
BNI to be merged with BTN, Widigdo says JAKARTA (JP): President of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Widigdo Sukarman said on Tuesday that the government would go ahead with a plan to merge Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) into the publicly listed BNI. Widigdo said that the merger of the two banks would be part of the government's program of restructuring the country's seven state banks.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian currencies down as U.S. dollar surges against yen
SE Asian currencies down as U.S. dollar surges against yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies -- with the exception of Indonesia's surprisingly strong rupiah -- were well down against the U.S. dollar in late trading on Tuesday, after failing to regain ground lost Monday night when the yen fell dramatically against the U.S. currency. At late trading, the U.S. dollar was trading at 123.13 yen, well up from 119.27 yen late Monday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt makes repayment deal with bankers
Govt makes repayment deal with bankers JAKARTA (JP): The government clinched a new repayment deal on Tuesday with owners of five troubled banks over Rp 96.53 trillion ($12 billion) in liquidity support injected by the central bank, but has yet to decide on penalty clauses for failure to meet the new repayment format.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
What does fact findings really mean?
What does fact findings really mean? By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto, the Armed Forces commander in chief, stated that the newly released report of the Facts Finding Commission has overstepped its mandate. It was assigned to establish facts, and not to dwell upon analyses. Dr. Nurcholish Madjid commented that this report will create unnecessary debates in society. In his opinion the Commission should confine itself to finding "hard facts", and not conducting analyses.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mason oil's interest in Irian
Mason oil's interest in Irian SARASOTA, Florida (Dow Jones): Mason Oil Co. entered a memorandum of understanding with P.T. Patrindo Persadamaju in Indonesia through its Hemley Exploration Pty. Ltd. unit. In a press release Monday, the company said the memorandum covers the right to earn an 80 percent ownership interest in a technical assistance contract covering an area of 198 square- kilometers within the Bintuni Basin of Irian Jaya.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts for withdrawal of civilian guards
Pressure mounts for withdrawal of civilian guards JAKARTA (JP): Calls have mounted for the decommissioning of all civilian security personnel deployed to safeguard the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) after minor clashes between the untrained guards and student demonstrators erupted in South and Central Jakarta. Former minister of defense and security Gen.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Czech Embassy helps orphans
Czech Embassy helps orphans JAKARTA (JP): The Embassy of the Czech Republic handed over a donation worth about Rp 30 million in the form of food stuffs, shoes and clothes to 100 orphans to help them through the prolonged crisis. The donation was handed over by Czech Ambassador to Indonesia Milan Sarapatka and PT Bata Indonesia's president G.L. Zanacco to the orphans on Sunday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt vows to go ahead with current political bills
Govt vows to go ahead with current political bills JAKARTA (JP): Despite public criticism, the government has pledged to press ahead with the political bills now being deliberated by the House of Representatives and will hold a general election next May, according to Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid. Speaking on Tuesday, Syarwan said the government had no intention of drafting alternatives to the laws which have been the subject of criticism ever since their content was first announced.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI oil firm enters Kazakhstan
RI oil firm enters Kazakhstan TOKYO (Dow Jones): Three Japanese companies will drill for oil in the Caspian Sea off the coast of Kazakhstan with financial assistance from Japan National Oil Corp., company officials said in the Tuesday edition of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. The companies -- Indonesia Petroleum Ltd., Mitsubishi Corp. and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. -- have obtained a joint 7.14 percent stake in a drilling concession held by Kazakh Oil.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Suspected 'ninja' beaten to death in Demak
Suspected 'ninja' beaten to death in Demak DEMAK, Central Java (JP): A man accused of being a "ninja" was beaten to death by a mob on Monday afternoon in Ngaluran village of Karanganyar, bringing the province-wide death toll of people killed by mobs to 21. Another suspected ninja beaten on the same day in the same area was badly injured. According to Karanganyar district chief Subroto, the two men were both mentally ill. He identified the dead man as Suyitno of Gajah Demak village.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 10, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 134,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 69,000 Alumindo Perkasa 125 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 150 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,550 -50 9,689,000 Anwar Sierad 100 0 0 Apac Centertex Corp.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Armed volunteers, violent demos mar session opening
Armed volunteers, violent demos mar session opening JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Tuesday was marred by violent demonstrations in several spots in Jakarta, some of which escalated into clashes between students opposing the session and pro-session armed civilians. In the morning, at least 3,000 students coordinated by the Forum Kota group staged a rally about 200 meters from the House of Representatives (DPR)/MPR building.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Album
Album Photo A: Students JP/msa AIRING THEIR AIMS: A group of 15 University of Indonesia students meets with Golkar legislators at the Assembly to deliver their petition. The students on Tuesday demanded that the legislators fight for the abolition of the Armed Forces' dual role, the prosecution of Soeharto and an assurance that the general election would be held honestly and fairly next year.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Thailand slashes ticket sales target
Thailand slashes ticket sales target BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand is hoping for a last-minute rush on tickets for the Asian Games after slashing sales targets on Tuesday amid sluggish demand. With the games just 26 days away, officials admitted ticket revenues for the opening and closing ceremonies were a mere 60 million baht (US$1.6 million) so far, way off a targeted 250 million baht.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fears of rioting push prices up
Fears of rioting push prices up JAKARTA (JP): The first day of the four-day Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Tuesday was marked by price hikes of several basic commodities in Greater Jakarta. The most influential factor was the public's fear of possible renewed clashes between supporters of the session and groups, especially students, that strongly oppose the session and its agenda.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Excuse me Sir, who are you?
Excuse me Sir, who are you? JAKARTA (JP): The next four days are guaranteed to confuse those assigned to report the Special Session to the outside world. These intrepid individuals will have a hard time hunting for their usual sources because almost everyone is dressed in identical clothing. While performing their duties at the MPR session, military personnel have donned their civvies and are looking quite dandy.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Securities firms given new deadline
Securities firms given new deadline JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has extended the deadline for securities firms to meet the new capital requirement to Dec. 31, 1999 from the original date of Dec. 1, 1998 due to the unfavorable economic situation. The postponement is stipulated in the Bapepam Chairman's Decree no. 52/PM/1998, dated Nov. 9.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fox may be forced to relocate Thai film
Fox may be forced to relocate Thai film BANGKOK (Reuters): Twentieth Century Fox may shift shooting of its film "Anna and the King" to Malaysia after Thailand's film board rejected the latest of several draft scripts, a project representative said on Tuesday. "Most of the film staff are now in Malaysia and most likely the company will have to shift the location to that country," said an official of Bangkok's Oscar Company, a project representative.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Watch your wallets, cell phones...
Watch your wallets, cell phones... JAKARTA (JP): Those interested in observing what's happening on the streets around Jakarta would be well advised to watch their wallets. A number of nimble-fingered pickpockets have joined the crowds of students and civilian vigilantes -- and they're having a field day. At least two cellular phones were spirited away in separate locations around the Proclamation Monument on Jl. Proklamasi in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP 'can't afford' Spratlys clash
RP 'can't afford' Spratlys clash MANILA (AFP): Philippines Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado accused China on Tuesday of bullying his country by expanding a structure on a reef in the disputed Spratly islands but President Joseph Estrada said Manila could not afford to be confrontational. "We should be more diplomatic and we'll do it (settle the issue) through negotiations.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian presidency not men-only club: Observers
Indonesian presidency not men-only club: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Golkar and United Development party factions expressed opposition on Tuesday to the idea that only men were fit to serve as the country's president. Golkar faction member Dewi Fortuna Anwar, also a spokeswoman for President B.J.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Benchmark rates hoped to fall to 40% by year-end
Benchmark rates hoped to fall to 40% by year-end JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's benchmark one-month interest rate will fall further this week and should reach the 40 percent level by the end of the year, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Tuesday. Sjahril said the rates would continue to fall once the rupiah strengthened again and inflation continued to ease.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
James sells California bank at $15.9m
James sells California bank at $15.9m SAN FRANCISCO (Bloomberg): James Riady, the Indonesian businessman whose family controls the Lippo Group of financial companies, sold the group's California bank to Commercial Bank of San Francisco for US$15.9 million in cash, both banks said on Monday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian crisis sets tough tasks for APEC
Asian crisis sets tough tasks for APEC By Linda Sieg TOKYO (Reuters): The Asian crisis which has jolted markets and dented global growth is calling into question the raison d'etre of the Asia-Pacific forum known as APEC, challenging it to prove its worth in good times as well as bad.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah hits 7,950 to dollar despite political tension
Rupiah hits 7,950 to dollar despite political tension JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah broke through the important 8,000 psychological barrier to hit an intraday high at 7,950 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday buoyed by the day's peaceful proceedings of the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), currency dealers said. They said that intervention by the central bank, which stepped into the market through certain offshore banks, also contributed to a stronger rupiah.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Garment workers demand wage hike
Garment workers demand wage hike TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of workers of garment producer PT Bali Nirwana Garmen in Kreo subdistrict, Ciledug here demonstrated on Monday to demand a 15 percent increase on their wages, meal allowances, transportation fees and leave. The demonstrators, from among about 1,500 workers employed by the company, sat peacefully in the company's compound.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's political memoirs
Soeharto's political memoirs From Merdeka Former minister Siswono Yudhohusodo wrote in Merdeka on Oct. 25 wondering whether former president Soeharto would attend the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and whether his political memoirs should be discussed at the Assembly. It can be imagined that such memoirs contain a lot of self- praise and what the former president sees as his successes.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Singapore aid for Riau poor families
Singapore aid for Riau poor families PEKANBARU, Riau: Aid in the form of boxes of 21 types of medicines and 4,000 metric tons of rice from the Singapore government donated to poor families in the province has arrived at Dumai Port, an official said here Tuesday. Assistant to the director general of people's welfare, Djalil Rasyid, said the relief, packed in 58 containers, would be distributed to the needy in two stages.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Four killed as mob raids military post in E. Timor
Four killed as mob raids military post in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): A group of 50 people attacked the military headquarters at Alas subdistrict in Manufahi on Monday morning, killing three soldiers and making off with a cache of guns, rifles and ammunition. A suspected member of the mob was also found dead at the headquarters, about 150 kilometers south of the East Timor capital of Dili. The motive for the attack which started at 10 a.m. was unknown.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Education system needs changes
Education system needs changes By Nirwan Idrus This is the second of two articles on the Indonesian education system. JAKARTA (JP): Low salaries at state universities and polytechnics force lecturers to moonlight, some even to the extent that their permanent jobs become secondary and their lecturing is delegated to their assistants. Some of the assistants are merely eighth or ninth-semester students on the same course.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Session agenda expanded 'to respond to aspirations'
Session agenda expanded 'to respond to aspirations' JAKARTA (JP): House/Assembly Speaker Harmoko claimed on Tuesday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) had responded to public aspirations by scheduling discussions on human rights and regional autonomy in its Special Session, which runs from Nov. 10 through Nov. 13.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia archers below par in Asian Games simulation
Indonesia archers below par in Asian Games simulation JAKARTA (JP): With less than one month left until the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok early next month, Indonesia's archers are still firing well below the required form. South Korean coach Lee Jae-hyung expressed his disappointment after the first day of a two-day simulation event at the Senayan archery range on Tuesday. "In practice they can shoot better. Automatically their scores are higher.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
New phone cards issued
New phone cards issued JAKARTA (JP): Phone card lovers can now add cards commemorating the Special Session to their collections. Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives Harmoko introduced the new card on Tuesday at the state telecommunications company PT Telkom's stand inside the Assembly building. Antara did not reveal what picture adorns the special edition card.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sumba police net 11 looters
Sumba police net 11 looters MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Police in the West Sumba regency capital of Waikabubak have detained 11 people for looting from houses left empty by their owners following last week's tribal clashes. Waikabubak Police chief Lt. Col. S.M. Simatupang was quoted by Pos Kupang daily on Tuesday as saying that all of the suspects were currently detained, pending further investigation. "The number of suspects might increase further," the officer said.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
UN to send envoy on abuse of women to RI
UN to send envoy on abuse of women to RI GENEVA (Reuters): The United Nations investigator on violence against women will visit Indonesia from Nov. 20 to Nov. 30 to look into riots last May, including violence against the Chinese ethnic minority, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday. Radhika Coomaraswamy, a Sri Lankan jurist who serves as UN special rapporteur on global violence against women, reports to the UN Commission on Human Rights.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 10, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Gulf goes on operating S. Sumatran project
Gulf goes on operating S. Sumatran project JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company Gulf Indonesia Resources, a subsidiary of Canada's Gulf Resources, is continuing the operation of a natural gas project in the Corridor block of South Sumatra despite a local court's provisional order for the company to stop operation.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Inside-out way of fashion
Inside-out way of fashion It seems to me that what we are, as a nation, currently facing acute problems which have originated from our nation's mentality. To describe the "illness", I would express it simply as wearing one's clothes inside-out. Over time, it has become worse and worse because for too long we have been practicing this inside- out way of fashion. Whether we are conscious of being in such a condition could become another issue for discussion.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
For or against
For or against From Pikiran Rakyat The Attorney General's Office clearly and firmly "conferred" the status of suspect on Arifin Panigoro, who, it said, was involved in practices of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) that caused the state to lose billions of rupiah.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Golkar's arrogance
Golkar's arrogance From Merdeka Observing the recent polemics, particularly Sarwono Kusumaatmadja's comments in Merdeka on Nov. 5, 1998, on a difference of opinion between Marzuki Darusman and Akbar Tandjung, chairman of Golkar, I would like to express the following opinions: 1. I fully agree with Pak Sarwono and company, and I would also like to take my hat off to Marzuki Darusman for being able to accommodate popular aspirations.