Archive: 20 November 1998
62 articles found
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Why? No joke!
Why? No joke! I am just commenting on Mr. Farid Baskoro's criticism over two recent The Jakarta Post's front pages following Black Friday. While it is absolutely Mr. Baskoro's right, as a reader of the Post, to feel disturbed by the appearance of the Saturday and Sunday editions of the Post last week, I certainly can understand and very much share the same sentiments as the Post. It perfectly reflected the very grievous moment -- again and again -- on Indonesia's recent tragedies.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Buyers turn to other states due to business uncertainty
Buyers turn to other states due to business uncertainty JAKARTA (JP): Many buyers of Indonesian textiles and shoe products have switched their orders to other Asian countries due to growing business uncertainty in the country, according to local industry representatives. The chairman of the Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo), Anton J. Supit said on Thursday that many buyers of Indonesian shoes had cut their imports on fears that companies here would be unable to meet their orders.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
On ethnic statistics
On ethnic statistics This is to comment on Mr. Masli Arman's letter to your paper on Nov. 16 titled "Ethnic statistics". So far, everybody including sociologists and academics can only speculate on the numbers and percentage which until now are shrouded in mist. But it is actually not such a mystery because all Chinese-Indonesians' identity cards are codified. Plus they are required to have K-1 forms. On Oct.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lee comes out in support of dual function
Lee comes out in support of dual function SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia needs to elect a new government to pursue reforms, but risks chaos if the Army is forced back to the barracks soon, Singaporean statesman Lee Kuan Yew said in remarks published Thursday. "They need a government that will restore order and confidence. For that, they need elections to produce a government that will have legitimacy with their people," the former prime minister of Singapore said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP to resume Spratly patrols amid row
RP to resume Spratly patrols amid row MANILA (AFP): The Philippines military is to resume patrols around the Spratlys chain, the disputed South China Sea coral formation occupied by China, Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado said on Thursday. Bad weather this week disrupted Chinese construction activity and Philippine patrols around Mischief Reef, the subject of a bilateral dispute which broke out early this month.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Office of Anwar's lawyer burgled, safe forced open
Office of Anwar's lawyer burgled, safe forced open KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): One of the lawyers defending Malaysia's ousted deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday his office had been broken into overnight with a safe containing confidential trial documents forced open. "The safe was wrenched open. I do not know what is missing until I go through the documents," Pawanceek Marican told AFP. "I am shocked... how they forced open this big iron safe.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
New estimate for Sumatran tigers
New estimate for Sumatran tigers BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A research team from the Sumatran Tiger Project has increased the previous estimate of the number of tigers inhabiting a section of the Way Kambas National Park in central Lampung by 80 percent, Antara reported on Thursday. By using Geographic Information System (GIS) equipment, the team was able to examine an 842-sq km habitat outside its main research site, team member M. Yunus said, and concluded that 36 tigers inhabited the area.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Metal bullets found in most victims of Friday's shooting
Metal bullets found in most victims of Friday's shooting JAKARTA (JP): Fragments of metal bullets have been found inside most of the bodies of the victims of the bloody Black Friday shooting at the Semanggi cloverleaf here last week, a senior forensic expert said on Thursday. According to Budi Sampurna, head of the forensic department of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, these bullets had caused the fatalities.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Schools still shut after brawls
Schools still shut after brawls KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Two weeks after 26 people died in brawls between the residents of two villages, shops, offices and schools in Waikabubak, West Sumba, on the island of Sumba have yet to reopen, Antara reported on Thursday. The secretary to the provincial administration, Sabinus Kantus, said many residents who fled the area in fear had yet to return. "Offices and schools are still closed. Students and teachers alike have yet to return," he said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Two officers fall victim to hit-and-run accident
Two officers fall victim to hit-and-run accident JAKARTA (JP): Two police sergeants were severely injured in a hit-and-run traffic accident on Wednesday when they were safeguarding a student street rally on Cawang interchange in East Jakarta, an officer said on Thursday. Maj. I. Nyoman Suryasta of the city police information unit identified the victims as 32-year-old Chief Sgt. Hermawan and 35- year-old First Sgt. Sri Harsono, both from the traffic police unit.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Former KONI executive Soeweno dies
Former KONI executive Soeweno dies JAKARTA (JP): Former executive chairman of the National Sports Council, Lt. Gen. (ret) Soeweno, died on Thursday morning at the Medistra Hospital in South Jakarta. Well-known for his low profile despite his experiences in numerous combat fields, former chief of the Army Reserve Strategic Command Soeweno had battled against a stroke in the past one and a half months at the hospital. Doctors diagnosed the illness three years ago.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Special music for Semanggi victims
Special music for Semanggi victims BANDUNG (JP): Musician Harry Roesli, noted for his "eccentric" works, is planning a traveling performance atop a trailer around Bandung. He said the performance, scheduled for Nov. 19, was to commemorate the seventh day after the Semanggi tragedy in which seven students were killed last Friday. "The theme will be called SI-MPR," he said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Floods leave 4,000 families homeless in E. Kalimantan
Floods leave 4,000 families homeless in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): At least 4,000 families became refugees on Thursday when heavy rains led to floods in Kutai, East Kalimantan, Antara reported. Hasbullah Haaul, head of the Sangata district, said that the families, totaling 8,197 people, were victims of the heavy rainfall which fell over the past two days. The floods covered three kilometers of highway with water that reached a height of 1.5 meters.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Japan-U.S. talks leave Asian money markets in suspense
Japan-U.S. talks leave Asian money markets in suspense SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were mixed against the U.S. dollar in late trading on Thursday, as investors await news to emerge from Japan Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's meetings today with U.S. President Bill Clinton. Traders and economists expect the Tokyo meeting to touch on the U.S. government's eagerness for Japan to get its economic house in order - and sooner rather than later.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie defends treason inquiry into opposition
Habibie defends treason inquiry into opposition JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie's allegation that a group of opposition figures attempted to topple his government was made on strong foundations, a cabinet minister said on Thursday. Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung said the allegation was not a mere ploy to divert public attention from other matters.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian stocks up on interest-rate hopes
Asian stocks up on interest-rate hopes SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian stock markets with the notable exception of Tokyo rose on Thursday on follow-through buying sparked by the third U.S. rate-cut in seven weeks and hopes that regional banks will follow suit. A stronger performance overnight on Wall Street, whose Dow Jones index closed up 0.6 percent, and hopes that a Japanese stimulus spending package would work also aided regional gains, dealers said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Visiting Lisbon mayor meets with jailed Xanana, Megawati
Visiting Lisbon mayor meets with jailed Xanana, Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Lisbon mayor Jaoa Soares met with jailed East Timorese separatist leader Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao on Thursday as senior Portuguese and Indonesian diplomats met in New York to discuss the details of the United Nations proposal for the future of East Timor.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students march to Soeharto's home
Students march to Soeharto's home JAKARTA (JP): Some 3,000 students marched through the capital on Thursday afternoon in the second attempt this week to protest outside the residence of former president Soeharto. But the march was stopped by the military one kilometer from Soeharto's residence in the upscale Menteng area at about 3 p.m. "We are not afraid of your weapons.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah standing firm alone: World Bank, Ginandjar
Rupiah standing firm alone: World Bank, Ginandjar JAKARTA (JP): The current strengthening of the rupiah to about Rp 7,500 to the U.S. dollar is not a result of government intervention, the World Bank's Country Director for Indonesia Dennis de Tray and Indonesia's chief economics minister Ginandjar Kartasasmita asserted on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Two RI workers die in Saudi Arabia
Two RI workers die in Saudi Arabia JAKARTA: A consortium of insurance firms PT Asuransi Jiwa, PT Asuransi Republik and PT Asuransi Bringin Sejahtera Artamakmur paid more than Rp 10 million (US$1,333) in compensation to the relatives of 24-year-old Nuryati and 23-year-old Halimah Lidin, who died recently in Saudi Arabia. The two workers came from the East Java town of Malang.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Corrupt executive given 16-year sentence
Corrupt executive given 16-year sentence JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court sentenced an executive of a private company on Thursday to 16 years in jail for failing to pay state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom for telephone cards worth Rp 22 billion (US$3 million).
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
ABRI defends its gradual retreat from politics
ABRI defends its gradual retreat from politics JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) adopted on Thursday a defensive stance over mounting public calls that it quit politics as soon as possible, declaring its intention to gradually adjust its dual-function concept. ABRI Chief of Territorial Affairs Lt. Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told reporters after addressing the Indonesia Forum that the country had unique characteristics in political and military affairs.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans move on Soeharto
Govt plans move on Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The government is looking into the possible seizure of a cattle ranch owned by former president Soeharto, who is now the subject of an official corruption inquiry. Ownership of the 750-hectare ranch in Tapos, Bogor, about 60 kilometers south of Jakarta, is in dispute with surrounding villagers claiming they had farmed the area for generations before Soeharto appropriated it by force in the 1970s. Several protests have been staged there.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:00 Morning News 6:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 7:00 Children's Program: Lagu Anak Nusantara 7:30 Cartoon 8:00 Music 8:30 Documantary Film 9:00 Family's Film 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
KONI will increase bonuses for coaches
KONI will increase bonuses for coaches JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) is to award coaches higher cash bonuses than ever before if their athletes win medals at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok next month. KONI chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said on Thursday he made the promise following complaints the sports council had paid little attention to coaches despite their key roles in improving national athletes' performances.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kecil Itu Indah 6, at Edwin Galeri Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194721), 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Nov. 29. * Painting Exhibition: Ventilation of Spaces by Hanafi, at Galeri Puzzle, Jl. Anyer I/8, Puri Cinere, South Jakarta, Wednesday to Sunday, until Dec. 14. * Painting Exhibition: Tribute to Our Heroes, by H. Widayat, Nyoman Gunarsa, GM Sudarta, etc, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Consensus needed for ASEAN entry
Consensus needed for ASEAN entry HANOI (Reuters): Cambodia's admission into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will depend on consensus among the grouping, Vietnam said on Thursday. "The ASEAN summit will take place in Hanoi and we personally wish that event (Cambodia's admission) will take place in Hanoi," Vice Foreign Minister Vu Khoan told a news conference.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to promote gas usage
Government urged to promote gas usage JAKARTA (JP): A major energy company called on the government on Thursday to promote the use of natural gas domestically and offer bigger incentives for oil and gas exploration in order to avoid becoming a net oil importer in the near future. President and resident manager of Atlantic Richfield Indonesia Inc.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lufthansa plane in Changi scare
Lufthansa plane in Changi scare SINGAPORE (AP): A Lufthansa plane carrying 73 passengers and crew members made an emergency landing at Singapore's Changi Airport on Thursday after damaging its landing gear on takeoff. "While it was taking off, it apparently hit the open cover of a runway light, so this caused some damage to the landing gear," Lufthansa senior corporate communications executive Ian de Souza said. No one was hurt in the incident, he said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Five nominated tennis body chief
Five nominated tennis body chief JAKARTA (JP): Outgoing Indonesian Tennis Association chairman Sarwono Kusumaatmadja announced five candidates for the post he will relinquish in a congress which began on Thursday. State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng tops the list, with businesspeople Martina Wijaya, Ponco Sutowo and Sugeng Sarjadi and gynecologist Eddy Katimansah trailing.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Goldman to buy Asian assets
Goldman to buy Asian assets SINGAPORE (AFP): U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs is creating a multi-million dollar recovery fund for Asian assets, press reports said Thursday. Along with the fund, the firm is placing its best people in the region in its pursuit of mergers and acquisitions, Goldman Sachs co-chairman Jon Corzine and Goldman Sachs' Asia managing director Philip Murphy said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Nine arrested for abortion
Nine arrested for abortion SURABAYA: Police have arrested nine people including a doctor and a midwife for allegedly conducting 397 abortions. Some of the women were pregnant by up to seven months, Antara reported. The news agency quoted East Java Police Spokesman Lt. Col. Sutrisno T.S. as saying in a media briefing that police "discovered the practice on Wednesday at 11 a.m." Arrests were made immediately. The nine were identified only as Dr. K.P., midwife S.D., broker P.W., a man called P.G.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fox gives up on Thailand remake
Fox gives up on Thailand remake BANGKOK (AP): Frustrated by official disapproval over its script, 20th Century Fox announced on Thursday it is dropping Thailand from plans to shoot a new version of "Anna and the King" starring Jodie Foster on location. Fox said in a statement that shooting for the remake of the classic films "Anna and the King of Siam" and the "The King and I" will instead be shifted to neighboring Malaysia.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students flee hunger at boarding school
Students flee hunger at boarding school JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: As many as 156 nursing students in Manokwari regency have stayed away from their boarding school since Sunday because they were not getting enough to eat there, Antara reported. Some of the students went back to their parents homes, while others reportedly just wandered off in search of food. The head of the provincial health office, Dr. Paulus Rudi Margono, confirmed the situation and blamed it on a shortage of funds.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Farmers attack, loot Lampung shrimp firm
Farmers attack, loot Lampung shrimp firm JAKARTA (JP): Around 2,500 farmers ran riot on the vast shrimp farm owned by PT Wahyuni Mandira in the district of Ogan Komering Ilir in Lampung, burning, looting and destroying almost all facilities on the 170,000-hectare site.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Consultant calls for faster privatization
Consultant calls for faster privatization JAKARTA (JP): The government should accelerate its privatization program to help revive foreign investor confidence in the crisis-hit economy, a World Bank consultant has said. Peter Scherer said on Thursday that international investors have shown considerable interest in the privatization program because they have confidence in the future of Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 19, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 -25 26,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 185,000 Alumindo Light Metal 275 0 242,500 Alumindo Perkasa 125 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 175 0 50,000 Aneka Tambang 1,625 0 14,923,500 Anwar Sierad 100 0 45,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
REI seeking alternatives in dealing with debt problem
REI seeking alternatives in dealing with debt problem JAKARTA (JP): Real Estate Indonesia (REI), an association of property developers, is planning to seek a solution to its members' debt problems during its national congress next week. REI chairman Edwin Kawilarang said here on Thursday that finding a way to deal with the association's debt problem would be the main agenda during the congress, to be held in Jakarta from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Tambang Timah's net profit rises 350%
Tambang Timah's net profit rises 350% JAKARTA (JP): The net profits of publicly listed mining firm PT Tambang Timah rose by more than 350 percent to Rp 454.9 billion (US$60.65 million) in the first nine months of this year, up from Rp 100.6 billion over the same period last year, the company said in a statement released on Thursday. The company said that its sales increased by 243 percent to Rp 1.58 trillion in the third quarter of this year alone.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Our political agenda
Our political agenda There can be no bargaining on it: President B.J. Habibie must take immediate, concrete, transparent and professional actions to lay bare the many cases of corruption, collusion and nepotism, beginning by examining ex-President Soeharto. Although all this will have to be done in accordance to the principles of lawfulness, truth and justice, we would like to underline the fact that investigating the ex-president is a part of our national political agenda.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Martin's concert canceled due to 'poor' political conditions
Martin's concert canceled due to 'poor' political conditions JAKARTA (JP): A planned charity concert by American pop star Ricky Martin was canceled because of the unrest in Jakarta. Puerto Rico-born pop idol Martin was due to stage his show, called Ricky Martin Live in Concert, as part of the South East Asian leg of his tour, at Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center, on Nov. 24. Martin is the second international singer to cancel a concert in Jakarta.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Water firm to launch care program
Water firm to launch care program JAKARTA (JP): PT Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ), a British-Indonesian tap water joint venture, is scheduled to launch on Nov. 22 a care program aimed at promoting environmental awareness and clean water in the city, an executive of the firm said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
BP-7 to be dissolved: Alwi Dahlan
BP-7 to be dissolved: Alwi Dahlan JAKARTA (JP): The government institution which disseminates the Pancasila state ideology, BP-7, will soon be dissolved as decreed by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), its chief officer Alwi Dahlan said on Wednesday. "We are just waiting for a presidential decision because the BP-7 was established under a presidential decree," he was quoted by Antara as telling reporters here.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Repressive shadow looms
Repressive shadow looms For the new generation of Indonesians freedom of expression might look like a new phenomenon because this very basic right has been curtailed for no less than four decades. The New Order regime of president Soeharto, which took over from Sukarno's Guided Democracy in 1966 promised to respect all the basic freedoms. But he kept the pledge only for the first six years of his decades of rule.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
GMBI changes name
GMBI changes name JAKARTA (JP): Car maker PT General Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI) has changed its name to PT General Motors Indonesia in the wake of the major change in the company's share ownership. Company president William S. Botwick said on Thursday that the change was possible following last year's acquisition of all the company's shares by the United Stated-based General Motors. He said that the change would not affect its commitment in Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sell bankers' assets through IPO
Govt to sell bankers' assets through IPO JAKARTA (JP): Some of the fixed assets in the form of companies surrendered by owners of troubled banks to the government to repay debts will be sold through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the capital market, said chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Glenn S. Jusuf. But, he added on Thursday, strategic investors would be sought first before IPOs would be offered on the market.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Violence cost the city Rp 16 billion
Violence cost the city Rp 16 billion JAKARTA (JP): The city suffered Rp 16.46 billion (US$2.35 million) in financial losses during last week's upheavals, Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday. The tally accounts for the damage, burning and looting of 123 city-owned and private properties (Rp 14.57 billion), 165 public facilities (Rp 878.63 million) and 70 vehicles (Rp 1 billion), he announced.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Natsteel boosts RI presence
Natsteel boosts RI presence SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Government-linked NatSteel Ltd. (P.NTS) said it has invested S$3.22 million to raise its stake in two brick companies to 65% each. Natsteel said it is paying S$2.12 million to raise its stake by 23 percent in Indonesia's PT Sidu Batu Bata Industri. It is paying a further S$1.1 million to raise is stake by the same amount in Singapore's Eastern Bricks Pte. Ltd.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Nine companies chosen to import iodized salt
Nine companies chosen to import iodized salt JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed nine companies to import iodized salt to meet a shortfall on the domestic market, Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said here on Thursday. "Their licenses have been issued and they are free to import salt," Rahardi said, adding that the import of salt, which was previously banned, would begin this month. Imports will be stopped if local production rises to meet domestic demand, he added.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI firms join Prague fair
RI firms join Prague fair JAKARTA (JP): Six Indonesian companies took part in a tourism fair called Madi Travel Trade Market, held in Prague, Czech Republic, from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, the Indonesian Embassy in Prague said on Wednesday. The head of the embassy's economic department, Wisnu E.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Political stability crucial for economic recovery
Political stability crucial for economic recovery JAKARTA (JP): Domestic and foreign analysts speaking at a business conference here on Thursday have stressed the crucial role of political stability and a legitimate government to bolster Indonesia's economic recovery. Speakers at the first day sessions of the two-day Indonesia Forum conference at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center were unanimous in their view that shortfalls in the country's political system had hindered economic recovery.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso backs military officers' appointment
Sutiyoso backs military officers' appointment JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday defended the appointment of five new military officers to the city's top positions next week, arguing that their assignment "had been processed a long time ago". The appointment of the five military officials could not be canceled as it was requested by the city administration, the governor said. "The administration made the request two years ago," he said.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Truck driver found dead
Truck driver found dead TANGERANG (JP): A truck driver from yarn manufacturer PT Tifico was found dead on Wednesday night apparently after being stabbed by one of his colleagues at the firm's compound on Jl. Raya Serpong here. Priyono, one of the witnesses, told police officers investigating the incident that the victim, identified as Bastianus, 36, was stabbed in his neck following petty gambling just after work. Priyono said that he did not know how the killing happened.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Presence of ABRI in DPR
Presence of ABRI in DPR From Sinar Pagi Article 19 of the 1945 Constitution states that "The composition of the House of Representatives (DPR) shall be stipulated in a law." On the basis of this article, the DPR's composition is flexible in accordance with the constitutional need in a certain period. In the New Order era, the role of the Armed Forces (ABRI) in the DPR was very much needed by certain groups that might not represent the entire people.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Foreign observers allowed to monitor 1999 election
Foreign observers allowed to monitor 1999 election JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations and other international observers will be allowed to monitor Indonesia's general election next year, President B.J. Habibie said on Thursday. The President made the announcement even as, separately, Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid predicted the elections will not be held until mid-June 1999. The government earlier promised the elections would be held in May.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cost of divorce hits estranged couples
Cost of divorce hits estranged couples BOGOR (JP): Just like marriage itself, getting through the official procedure to end a union requires shelling out big bucks, or so say residents of Bogor. According to a father who helped his daughter process her divorce lawsuit, he even had to bribe officials at the Bogor Religious Affairs District Court in an attempt to get the case settled immediately. "I've already spent Rp 500,000 (US$68) on the first two trials.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Independent team set up to help govt manage firms
Independent team set up to help govt manage firms JAKARTA (JP): The office of the Ministry for the Empowerment of State Enterprises has set up an independent team to help the government in managing state companies.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 19, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Unicef needs $18 million to help Indonesian infants
Unicef needs $18 million to help Indonesian infants JAKARTA (JP): The nutrition section chief of the United Nations Children Fund (Unicef), Roger Shrimpton, says that the international body needs at least US$18 million to protect millions of under-two-year-olds facing malnutrition during the economic crisis in Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lady, please refrain yourself!
Lady, please refrain yourself! On Nov. 16 evening, state-owned TVRI and the other TV stations aired a talk show featuring three gentlemen and two ladies that TVRI considered societal figures. I have never been so frustrated and disgusted after listening to most of what was discussed during this talk show. This was especially so when the argument turned to the subject of student demonstrations versus the Armed Forces (ABRI) action in handling the matter.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Artists to stage exhibit in Kuwait
Artists to stage exhibit in Kuwait DENPASAR, Bali: Seven Indonesian artists are to hold a two- week exhibit of their works in Kuwait at the invitation of the Kuwaiti government, Antara reported on Thursday. "This will be our second exhibition in Kuwait after one in February 1997," the leader of the artists, I Nyoman Rudana, said after a meeting with Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha here on Thursday. The artists will display 43 works from Nov. 21 to Dec.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir under fire at APEC
Mahathir under fire at APEC In an earlier article, The Jakarta Post's Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin argued that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) leaders should quietly rebuke Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's authoritarianism by staying away from the Kuala Lumpur APEC summit. In the event, several APEC leaders preferred to deliver their criticisms of Malaysia in person, thereby making it more a political than an economic summit.