Archive: 21 November 1998
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Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian paper exports total 4.4m tons this year
Indonesian paper exports total 4.4m tons this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's paper exports are expected to jump to 4.4 million metric tons this year from 1.5 million tons in 1997, according to a top executive at a local paper operation. Chief executive operating officer of publicly-listed PT Tjiwi Kimia Suresh Kilam said on Friday that the surge in exports would help compensate for this year's 1.6 million ton drop in domestic demands due to the economic crisis.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Live TV shows
Live TV shows JAKARTA (JP): Sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local TVs (all times in West Indonesia Time): Saturday: English soccer league: Aston Villa vs Liverpool, SCTV at 10 p.m. Sunday: Italian soccer league: Fiorentina v Inter Milan, RCTI at 8:30 p.m. English soccer league: Derby vs West Ham, Indosiar at 11:30 p.m.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
UN official to meet rights body
UN official to meet rights body JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations' investigator on violence against women, Radhika Coomaraswamy, arrived in the East Timor capital of Dili on Friday, at the start of a 10-day trip to Indonesia. Marzuki Darusman of the National Commission on Human Rights confirmed the arrival of the Sri Lankan jurist who serves as UN special rapporteur on violence against women.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rate ceiling for Nov.23 - Nov.29
Rate ceiling for Nov.23 - Nov.29 Time deposit Maximum rate Maximum rate Rp deposit (%) $ deposit (%) ------------------------------------------------- 1-month 52 15 3-month 50 14 6-month 40 14 12-month 38 14 24-month 28 18 Maximum overnight rate for rupiah : 52 percent Maximum overnight rate for U.S. dollars: 10 percent * Maximum interest rates which are covered by government guarantee. Source: Bank Indonesia
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia shocks U.S. envoy
Malaysia shocks U.S. envoy KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The U.S. ambassador here expressed shock on Friday at the Malaysian government's charge that Vice President Al Gore was inciting violence by praising the Malaysian reform movement. Ambassador John Malott said democracy was not just about holding elections but also about allowing dissent to be voiced freely.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 50 42,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 83,500 Alumindo Light Metal 300 25 219,500 Alumindo Perkasa 125 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 175 0 10,000 Aneka Tambang 1,750 125 28,505,000 Anwar Sierad 100 0 15,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders urge reconciliation
Religious leaders urge reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders called on Friday for national reconciliation among all groups, including the government and the military, in order to calm the country's overheating political situation. The religious leaders made their announcement after meeting at the residence of Abdurrahman Wahid, chairman of the country's largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), in Ciganjur, South Jakarta.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fires hit Tambora and Tebet
Fires hit Tambora and Tebet JAKARTA (JP): At least 15 houses, a building materials shop and a small mosque in a densely populated area on Jl. Duren Utara in Tambora, West Jakarta, were gutted by fire on Friday. The fire was believed to have been started by an electrical short circuit in the mosque, a witness said. "The fire started at 11:30 a.m.," a local resident called Ahmad said. No fatalities were reported.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Debt-laden companies will benefit from new IFC fund
Debt-laden companies will benefit from new IFC fund WASHINGTON (Reuters): The World Bank's private sector arm plans to set up a new Asian equities fund to restructure debt- laden corporations caught up in the region's financial turmoil, officials said on Thursday. The fund, expected to raise up to $1 billion in private capital, would invest in hundreds of companies in the hardest-hit economies, including Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand, the International Finance Corporation said.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Minister blames crisis on creditors' recklessness
Minister blames crisis on creditors' recklessness JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto blamed on Friday foreign creditors for exacerbating the scale of Indonesia's monetary crisis by their wanton lending habits to local companies before the turmoil hit the country.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Government mulls 'rewards' for unexploited oil, gas fields
Government mulls 'rewards' for unexploited oil, gas fields JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering offering incentives to encourage production of oil and gas fields with small proven reserves, Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said on Friday. "There are many marginal oil and gas fields left unexploited; maybe because our policies, (including) our tax policies, aren't conducive enough," Kuntoro said at a weekly media conference.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Tax free for telecom parts
Tax free for telecom parts JAKARTA (JP): Firms operating in the telecommunications sector will continue to be exempt from paying import duties on raw materials, components and spare parts, the Ministry of Finance announced on Friday. Ministry spokesman Hadiyanto said in a statement that the exemption had been extended to help support development of the country's telecommunication sector. Almost all raw materials and component parts used by firms operating in the sector have to be imported.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students support 'SCTV' coverage
Students support 'SCTV' coverage JAKARTA (JP): About 30 students went to SCTV's office in West Jakarta on Friday to express their support for the station. Their visit was in response to a demonstration on Wednesday by the Islamic Committee for Press Monitoring (KUPP) which accused the station of being "one-sided". The latter group had demanded that Surya Citra Televisi revert to its independent and objective coverage, which it said had been stained by its report of Nov. 11.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Aceh protesters seek UN attention
Aceh protesters seek UN attention JAKARTA: Around 50 youths grouped in the Student Solidarity for Aceh (Somaka) demonstrated Friday in front of the gates of the United Nations building here in Central Jakarta. They demanded that the UN pressure the government into settling human rights abuses in Aceh, citing distrust of the government.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Armed violence
Armed violence From Neraca We are mourning the armed violence against peaceful student demonstrations. Blood was spilled everywhere and lives have been sacrificed. The power is so arrogant in curbing the voice of the students and the people. We are also aware that the Nov. 13, 1998 tragedy is one in a series of incidents of armed violence taking place in this country.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Businesses near the House on the brink of collapse
Businesses near the House on the brink of collapse By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Businesses in the vicinity of the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives (MPR/DPR) building have been on the brink of collapse as streets leading to the area were often sealed due to rallies, according to their operators.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Japanese choir to 'sing' Sjukur newest work
Japanese choir to 'sing' Sjukur newest work JAKARTA (JP): Japanese choir group The Green Echo will stage the latest work of Slamet Abdul Sjukur on Nov. 29 at the Aichi Prefectural Art Center in Nagoya, Japan. The 120-member group will play the 15-minute work, a unique vocal piece that, without words, explores mouth sounds, including the overtone singing that is performed by the Asmat tribes and Tibetans.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Toyota profit declines
Toyota profit declines TOKYO (Reuters): Toyota Motor Corp's profits slid in the first half of the business year and are forecast to fall further in the full year, as strong U.S. sales are no longer enough to offset a tenacious slump at home and in Southeast Asia. Japan's biggest automaker said it earned 192.65 billion yen (US$1.61 billion) in consolidated net profits in the six months to September 30, down 20 percent from a year earlier.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Humpuss gets new tanker
Humpuss gets new tanker JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tanker company PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi said on Friday that the latest addition to its tanker fleet had started operating. Humpuss said the 3,500 deadweight ton (DWT) tanker named Dasa Samudra will transport fuel products under a 10-year contract with state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indorayon's fate hinges on social, environmental audit
Indorayon's fate hinges on social, environmental audit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Inti Indorayon Utama's pulp and rayon mills in North Sumatra would have to undergo a social and environmental audit process before the government determined their fate, a leading government official said.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Miners clash with employees
Miners clash with employees PADANG, West Sumatra: Around 1,500 miners were involved in a clash with 200 employees of a coal mining firm, PT Bukit Asam Unit Pertambangan Ombilin, Sawahlunto on Thursday. At least 20 employees sustained injuries while two motorcycles and one bicycle was set alight by crowds at the company's security post. The riot which started around 10 a.m. was believed to have been fueled by the delayed settlement of problems between the company and traditional miners.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Santa Fe discovers gas
Santa Fe discovers gas JAKARTA (JP): The United States energy company Santa Fe Energy Resources has found a gas field in its Jabung block in Jambi, which is its fifth gas discovery in the block, state oil and gas company Pertamina said on Friday. Pertamina's spokesman Ramli Djaafar said in a statement that the Gemah discovery well is situated eight miles (12.8 kilometers) south of Santa Fe's North East Betara field and 15 miles west of the company's North Geragai and Makmur fields.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Krakatau, French quartet hold joint concert
Krakatau, French quartet hold joint concert JAKARTA (JP): Top French jazz musicians Michel Portal, Louis Clavis, Daniel Humair and Bruno Chevillon are to perform with Krakatau, a local jazz group, in a series of joint concerts in Bandung, Jakarta and Surabaya. They will kick off a three-day tour on Nov. 25 with a performance in the Hotel Hyatt Regency, Bandung. They will then travel to Jakarta to play at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Nov. 26.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Broken promise
Broken promise This is another follow-up to earlier letters about immigration corruption in Medan. In letters published on June 3, June 6 and June 27, Director General of Immigration Mr. Pranowo and Mr. Pranowo's head of public relations Mr. Ghani asked me to provide evidence to back up allegations of corruption I had made about one of the immigration officials in Medan. In his June 3 letter Mr.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Armed Forces
Armed Forces The May riots have had widespread financial, social and political repercussions in this country. Back then, the Armed Forces (ABRI) seemed unable to contain or control the situation when trouble erupted on the streets of Jakarta. A large number of looters, rioters and arsonists, not to mention rapists, once again conveniently escaped the law and got away with their criminal actions.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Police undecided whether to release Anas on bail
Police undecided whether to release Anas on bail JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman said on Friday that police had yet to make a decision on whether to release Anas Allamoedi on bail. Anas has been in detention since driving his car through a cordon of troops on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta and injuring nine soldiers on Nov. 11.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti, PGRI to lure minerals students
Trisakti, PGRI to lure minerals students JAKARTA (JP): Privately run Trisakti University is joining hands with the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Indonesian Teachers' Association (PGRI) in a bid to attract more high school students to take their university majors in mineral technology.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Al Gore's speech upsets Malaysia
Al Gore's speech upsets Malaysia (U.S. Vice President) Al Gore has predictably upset the Malaysian government with his reference to the "brave people of Malaysia" supporting calls for democracy and reform. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad knew such a message was coming ever since his former deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, was arrested and put on trial to face charges of corruption and sodomy. Dr. Mahathir has subsequently seen international support grow for Anwar. Mr.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Arrest of looters called for
Arrest of looters called for JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Friday called for the immediate arrest of all those suspected of looting and burning buildings, public facilities and vehicles in last week's mayhem. According to the governor, the police, for example, should have no difficulty tracing the suspected looters and other criminals as their faces would be easily identifiable from the television footage and photos printed in many publications.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Phone services disrupted
Phone services disrupted JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta office of state telecommunication company PT Telkom announced on Thursday that one of the primary cables on Jl. Ciledug Raya had been stolen, thereby disrupting services in the nearby areas. M. Natsir, head of the customers network section, said that the service disturbance affected the customers living in the southern part of Jl.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students rebuke Juwono for plan to control protests
Students rebuke Juwono for plan to control protests JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Juwono Sudarsono was rebuked by students he briefed on Friday on the need for "safe, orderly and controlled" street demonstrations to prevent casualties in future protests.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah and Saefuddin named as candidates for PPP chair
Hamzah and Saefuddin named as candidates for PPP chair JAKARTA (JP): The Lampung chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) on Friday named State Minister of Investment Hamzah Haz and State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin as potential candidates in the party's forthcoming leadership race.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mental hospital turns patients away
Mental hospital turns patients away BANYUMAS, Central Java: The management of the mental hospital here has rejected the request of the police to admit dozens of people with mental disorders. On Thursday the hospital director Sutoto said it was impossible to fund the care of so many people. "Our capacity is only 50 people," Sutoto said. Banyumas Police Chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Golkar legislator wants proper use of Dakab funds
Golkar legislator wants proper use of Dakab funds JAKARTA (JP): Golkar legislator Ichsanuddin Noorsy called on the government on Friday to turn the Rp 836.2 billion (US$111.5 million) fund of the Dakab Foundation, formerly Golkar's financial supporter, over to the state's coffers. Ichsanuddin revealed that the chairman of the foundation, former president Soeharto handed over the money on Nov.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt 'must show' its intention to fight graft
Govt 'must show' its intention to fight graft JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of finance Mar'ie Muhammad told the government on Friday to speedily demonstrate its stated intention to investigate corruption cases linked to former president Soeharto. He suggested that probes should start with major graft cases. Mar'ie told the government to learn from the experience of the Philippine government's attempts to find the fortune of its former president Ferdinand Marcos.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
100 families want electricity
100 families want electricity BOGOR (JP): At least 100 families from Kayumanis village in Tanah Sereal district here have complained at the absence of electricity in their houses, despite living only eight kilometers away from the Bogor offices of state electricity company PT PLN. Enoh, who lives in the village, said that residents had been asking the company to provide electricity to the area for years. "Up to now, however, we've had no response," he said.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto meets numerous senior ABRI veterans
Wiranto meets numerous senior ABRI veterans JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto on Friday held a meeting with a number of retired generals, including those known to be critical of the military. The meeting was closed to the press and held at the Armed Forces Merdeka Barat headquarters in Central Jakarta. Among the attendants were former vice president Gen. (ret) Try Sutrisno, former minister of defense Gen.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Black Friday due to impudence
Black Friday due to impudence By Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): In a recent edition of the Asian Wall Street Journal, Jay Solomon wrote: "The irony of Friday's clash is that parliamentarians said they genuinely believed they had met the aspirations of the people in passing broad guidelines to reform both Indonesia's political and economic systems.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Student demos deserve honor
Student demos deserve honor On Nov. 15, I watched a dialog forum on TVRI in which representatives from various religions discussed the Semanggi incident. Present at the forum were Mr. Djaelani, Mr. Amaral, Mr. Cosmas Batubara, Mrs. Miriam Budiardjo and Mrs. Murdaya, who represented the Buddhist faith during the forum. Mrs. Murdaya, as a mother very much against violence, I was very disappointed with you for what you had said during the dialog.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian palm oil exports expected to fall
Malaysian palm oil exports expected to fall KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil exports are expected to be lower over the next few months due to high prices and because major customer countries are harvesting their own oilseed crops, dealers and industry sources said on Friday. The expectation of weak overseas demand was signaled by the low export estimates for the first 20 days of November.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Public's help urged for Black Friday victims
Public's help urged for Black Friday victims JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital has appealed for a sympathetic public to provide financial support for the medical treatment of the victims of last weeks bloody Black Friday clashes.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Two infants die at hands of fathers
Two infants die at hands of fathers SEMARANG (JP): Two infants from different families have died after allegedly being abused by their fathers. Amtama Murata, 2, was beaten to death by his 41-year-old father in a rented room in Banjarsari village, Solo. Solo police chief Lt. Col. Imam Suwangsa said Friday the suspect, identified as Her, may have been under stress from being jobless and was facing a divorce. Her was still under questioning.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Injured Marlev dropped, Budi called in for Asiad
Injured Marlev dropped, Budi called in for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) named Budi Santosa a last minute substitute for the injured Marlev Mainaky on Friday for the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok next month. Head of PBSI training center and top coach Christian Hadinata said world number 24 Budi was the fittest among the players left in stock, but problems still linger.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 20, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Apresiasi Kepahlawanan dalam Lukisan, by Darmaji Satiman, at Sahid Jaya Hotel, Sukoharjo Lounge, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5704444), until Nov. 26. * 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.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Security personnel guilty of treason: Abdurrahman
Security personnel guilty of treason: Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid stepped into the fray on Friday over the treason allegations that President B.J. Habibie's government has pinned on a group of opposition figures, saying it was actually a group of security personnel who committed subversion during the Semanggi tragedy last week.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Military operation in East Timor continues: Xanana
Military operation in East Timor continues: Xanana JAKARTA (JP): Jailed rebel East Timorese leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao has accused the Armed Forces (ABRI) of continuing military operations in East Timor, leading opposition leader Amien Rais said on Friday. "Xanana said he continues to receive reports from his subordinates that military operations have not ceased," Amien told reporters after meeting the rebel leader at the Cipinang prison in East Jakarta.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stocks rise 6.4%, rupiah remains firm
Stocks rise 6.4%, rupiah remains firm JAKARTA (JP): Share prices in the local stock market rose sharply on Friday, with the main price index breaking through the 400 level for the first time in two months, securities dealers said. The dealers attributed the rare price rally on massive buying of a number of blue chip stocks. Bullish sentiment in the regional equity markets coupled with a steady rupiah-U.S.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank Exim rejects court's decision on bankruptcy ruling
Bank Exim rejects court's decision on bankruptcy ruling JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (Bank Exim) has rejected the Jakarta Commercial Court's decision to turn down a bankruptcy petition it filed against multifinance firm PT Pacific International Finance, a unit of the defunct Bank Pacific. Bank Exim's lawyer Friederich Yunadi of Yunadi & Associates told The Jakarta Post on Friday that the court decision was unfair.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Man hides to teach his wife a lesson
Man hides to teach his wife a lesson CIANJUR, West Java (JP): A 40-year-old man missing since Sunday returned home on Thursday to the relief of his family, who thought he had been abducted, and admitted that he had disappeared simply to teach his wife a lesson. Herry Ahmadi Syarif, the head of the village religious affairs office in Cilaku, was immediately whisked away by the police, who had been searching for him since he was reported missing.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi: Indonesia to stop importing rice until January
Rahardi: Indonesia to stop importing rice until January JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said on Friday that Indonesia would not import rice until January, as existing stocks are sufficient to meet demand during the next three months. "We do not need to import more rice through commercial purchases until January, because we have enough rice stocks," Rahardi, also the acting chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), said in a press conference.
Sat, 21 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 TV Drama 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Subversion case politically motivated
Subversion case politically motivated By Stefanus Haryanto BANDUNG (JP): In the aftermath of Black Friday, where at least 15 people died in clashes between student demonstrators and security officers, the police questioned a number of opposition figures suspected of committing a seditious conspiracy. They included Gen.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
City postpones installation of military chiefs
City postpones installation of military chiefs JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has abruptly postponed the installation of four of the five military members who were scheduled to be appointed to the city's top positions on Monday. The abrupt decision was announced to the media on Friday evening by city office spokesman Kamaludin Santos. Kamaludin, however, refused to give any comments about the reason for the postponement. "Just wait," was all he would say to the reporters' questions.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI sees no need for OPEC to end oil production cuts
RI sees no need for OPEC to end oil production cuts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said on Friday Indonesia would propose to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) an extension of the current production cut through the end of next year. Kuntoro also said Indonesia did not see the need for any further output cut by the organization before then.