Archive: 28 November 1998
56 articles found
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bogor drivers go on strike to protest student vandalism
Bogor drivers go on strike to protest student vandalism BOGOR (JP): Dozens of public transportation drivers plying several routes between Bogor and Jakarta's outskirts went on strike on Thursday in protest at a rising trend of student vandalism which frequently led to their vehicles being damaged. The drivers also demonstrated by parking their minibuses at an intersection in Depok before riding in a convoy along Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor and dispersing in Cibinong.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
IPTN to remain in the red in 1998: Ilham Habibie
IPTN to remain in the red in 1998: Ilham Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned aircraft maker PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) would continue to be in the red in 1998 due to the current economic crisis, director Ilham Habibie said on Friday. Ilham said that the crisis had dealt a big blow to the industry as its market contracted considerably particularly due to the plunging purchasing power of both the government and the business sector.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Doctor says nine injured in clashes getting better
Doctor says nine injured in clashes getting better JAKARTA (JP): The conditions of nine people seriously injured in clashes between the military and antigovernment protesters on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 are all improving, according to a senior doctor from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta, where all nine are being treated. One, a six-year-old girl, is still in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) so that doctors can monitor her progress carefully, director of the state-run hospital, Dr.
Sat, 28 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, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina denies alleged KKN in new contracts
Pertamina denies alleged KKN in new contracts JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina dismissed allegations that graft was involved in its multi-billion dollar business of importing petroleum and oil products. "Based on the information we received from Pertamina, there are no elements of corruption, collusion and nepotism in its oil trade. All its deals are transparent," Minister of Mines and Energy's spokesman Budhi Sulistyo said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Toward an orderly election
Toward an orderly election Those who are hoping that one day a person will emerge to lead a democratic Indonesia naturally realize the importance of preventing this republic from being destroyed from within. The People's Consultative Assembly has issued decrees ordering an investigation into the possibly ill-gotten wealth of (former president) Soeharto, his family and cronies.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
National athletes to meet Habibie for the first time
National athletes to meet Habibie for the first time JAKARTA (JP): For the first time since taking office, President B.J. Habibie will next week send off athletes departing for an international sporting event. No precise date has been set for Habibie's meeting with the 129-strong team who will don the national colors at the upcoming Asian Games in Bangkok. The athletes are scheduled to begin departing on Thursday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students favor E. Timor referendum: Poll
Students favor E. Timor referendum: Poll JAKARTA (JP): A poll involving 900 students and 100 lecturers in five large cities reveals that 66.5 percent believe that the best way to settle East Timor's problems is to let the East Timorese decide their own fate. Asked whether a referendum was the best way for the East Timor problem to be solved, 48.5 percent said "yes", 32.2 percent answered "no" and 19.3 percent did not answer.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso saddened by the impact of rioting and looting
Sutiyoso saddened by the impact of rioting and looting JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso expressed concern on Friday over the recent series of looting and rioting incidents in the city which had caused three countries -- Japan, Australia and the U.S. -- to warn their citizens off visiting Jakarta. Sutiyoso said that the decision taken by the three countries to urge their people not to visit Jakarta and several other cities constituted a great loss for the nation.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian currencies mixed against U.S. dollar
Southeast Asian currencies mixed against U.S. dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were mixed against the U.S. dollar in late trading on Friday, a suitable end to a lackluster week of trading in the region, traders said. The Thai baht did manage to edge up to a 58-week high Thursday and the Singapore dollar fell sharply Friday, but "there wasn't much movement overall, because of the Japanese and U.S.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Fine Art Photography, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, C7-8, Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto 79, Menteng, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Dec. 7. * Painting Exhibition: Temu Ragam Lima Pelukis, at Balai Budaya, Jl. Gereja Theresia No. 47, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 2. * Painting Exhibition: Silakan Masuk!, by Andree Suryaman, Galeri Kafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Consequence of MNC domination
Consequence of MNC domination By Beni Sindhunata This is the second of two articles on foreign investment in Indonesia. JAKARTA (JP): Foreign-investment projects are divided into two groups: undertakings fully owned by foreign investors, numbering 1,145 projects with an investment value of Rp 232 trillion (equivalent to US$50 billion), and joint-venture undertakings established with local partners, amounting to 4,418 projects worth Rp 716 trillion.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Tunas Ridean incurs loss
Tunas Ridean incurs loss JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Tunas Ridean reported a net loss of Rp 900 million (about US$120,000) in first nine months of this year compared to a net profit of Rp 12.6 billion in the same period last year. The motor vehicle distributor and consumer financing company said in a statement on Friday that the net loss was primarily due to a huge foreign exchange loss of Rp 19.5 billion. Foreign exchange losses were Rp 10.5 billion in 1997.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.27, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 803,500 Alumindo Light Metal 300 0 29,500 Alumindo Perkasa 125 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 225 25 17,000 Aneka Tambang 1,650 -25 1,985,000 Anwar Sierad 100 -25 2,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta a safe place, for whom?
Jakarta a safe place, for whom? Words spoken by Gen. Wiranto and other officials still ring in people's ears, that Jakarta is safe again after real turbulence. But what does "safe" mean? To work as a bus driver and get beaten by hoodlums? To work as a taxi driver and get killed/stabbed? To visit Jakarta and get robbed and manhandled on a toll road? And recently the situation worsened, with unrest coming as close as Pondok Indah, toll roads and common, everyday places.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sumitro calls for revision of foreign exchange regime
Sumitro calls for revision of foreign exchange regime JAKARTA (JP): Economic pundit Sumitro Djojohadikusumo called on the government to revise the current free foreign exchange regime so as to better monitor the flows of capital in and out of the country. "In my opinion, the free foreign exchange system which is currently in force must be revised or improved," Sumitro was quoted by Antara as saying on Thursday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Atako-Lindskog holds on to win Matoa Nasional Open
Atako-Lindskog holds on to win Matoa Nasional Open JAKARTA (JP): When he is on his game, Nigerian golfer Stephen Atako-Lindskog is indomitable. Playing with full confidence, Atako-Lindskog displayed his talents on his way to a three-stroke victory in the Matoa Nasional Open-Andersen Consulting Challenge championship on Friday. After his victory, Atako-Lindskog thanked closest competitor and defending champion Maan Nasim for offering his resistance throughout the final day.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt slaps travel ban on critics
Govt slaps travel ban on critics JAKARTA (JP): The government has slapped travel bans on at least four government critics charged with treason pending the result of an ongoing official investigation against them. Army Lt. Gen. (ret.) Kemal Idris, former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin, economist Sri Edi Swasono and his brother, politician Sri Bintang Pamungkas, were barred from leaving the country by order of a Nov. 23 decree issued by the Attorney General's Office.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rate ceiling for Nov. 30 - Dec. 06
Rate ceiling for Nov. 30 - Dec. 06 Time deposit Maximum rate Maximum rate Rp deposit (%) $ deposit (%) -------------------------------------------- 1-month 49 15 3-month 47 14 6-month 38 14 12-month 36 14 24-month 25 17 Maximum overnight rate for rupiah : 45 percent Maximum overnight rate for U.S. dollars: 11 percent * Maximum interest rates which are covered by government guarantee. Source: Bank Indonesia
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investors invited to enter toll road projects
Foreign investors invited to enter toll road projects JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors will be invited to buy stakes in 13 toll roads currently in operation or under construction in a rescue effort to stop them collapsing, a government official said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Falling oil revenue to hurt RI budget
Falling oil revenue to hurt RI budget SINGAPORE (Reuters): A strong rupiah, plunging energy prices and lower production have combined to hand Indonesian oil revenue a triple-whammy which would raise the country's budget deficit significantly, analysts said on Friday. They said the beleaguered state might have to redo its national sums and seek out more loans on a bilateral basis. "Any significant change in the rupiah rate would have a significant effect on the budget.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Astra CMG opens new office
Astra CMG opens new office JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra CMG Life, a joint venture of Indonesia's Astra International Group and Australia's Colonial Group, has opened a new marketing office in Pekanbaru to cater to the growing demand for life insurance services in the Riau provincial capital. The Riau opening brings to 14 Astra CMG's marketing offices nationwide. It has five marketing offices in Jakarta, two in Bandung, and one each in Surabaya, Malang, Banjarmasin, Medan, Palembang and Bandarlampung.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Poets mock RI's gloomy past, uncertain future
Poets mock RI's gloomy past, uncertain future By Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): In the midst of Indonesia's current uncertainties three poets descended on the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center this week and mocked the country's gloomy past and uncertain future. For two hours Taufiq Ismail, Sutardji Calzoum Bachri and W.S. Rendra captivated the audience at the center's Graha Bakti Budaya on Tuesday. Each poet came with his own distinct style, and fans.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Misuse of state funds still rampant, says BPK chairman
Misuse of state funds still rampant, says BPK chairman JAKARTA (JP): Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) chairman Satrio "Billy" Joedono said on Friday that misuse of state funds remained rampant across all government ministries and agencies. Billy said he saw no significant change in government conduct in use of state funds during his two-week assessment.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta, city of fear?
Jakarta, city of fear? In the heat of our present push toward greater democracy and equal rights for all, there seems to be one element essential to the building of such an ideal society that has been forgotten: the freedom from fear.
Sat, 28 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: Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday SCTV at 10 p.m. Sunday: Italian soccer league: Parma v AC Milan RCTI at 8:30 p.m. English soccer league: Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers Indosiar at 10:30 p.m.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lonsum books higher profit
Lonsum books higher profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT London Sumatra Indonesia reported a 14 percent increase in net profit to Rp 50.2 billion in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year. The company said in a statement on Friday that the increase in net profit was still relatively lower than the increase in operating income this year.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Difficult times ahead for torched churches
Difficult times ahead for torched churches JAKARTA (JP): The rebuilding of churches burned or damaged during last Sunday's riots is likely to be hindered by problems stemming from the difficulty of raising funds during the prolonged economic crisis, church representatives said on Friday. Rev. Kumala Setiabrata of the Ketapang Church of Christ in West Jakarta said he could not predict when restoration work on his church, which was badly damaged by fire, would begin.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah steady but stocks down further
Rupiah steady but stocks down further JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained steady at 7,450 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, but stock prices in the local exchange continued declining. Currency dealers said the rupiah, which opened at 7,300, rose to an intraday high of 7,250 during midday trading due to heavy dollar-selling by offshore operators across the region. They said that market participants, especially from Singapore and Hong Kong, unloaded their dollar holdings for rupiah.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Euro means doubts for Asia
Euro means doubts for Asia MANILA (AFP): The looming introduction next year of Europe's single currency will be a source of uncertainty for recession-hit Asia, the Asian Development Bank said in a report Friday. The ADB said central banks will have to switch some of their reserves away from dollars because of the huge amount of trade conducted with Europe, where 11 nations will bring in the euro on Jan. 1.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asia's transparency improves
Asia's transparency improves HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian countries have generally improved their perceived transparency over the past year, which probably has a lot to do with the regional financial crisis, according to a survey by Political and Economic Risk Consultancy.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Power tariff hike delayed
Power tariff hike delayed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangksubroto has delayed for an unspecified amount of time the planned hike in power prices, which was scheduled for this month. Ministry spokesman Budhi Sulistyo said on Friday that the action was taken in view of the economic difficulties faced by the public during the economic crisis. The government, however, will raise by 20 percent the price of power for luxury houses, starting with next month's bills.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fakfak facing transport isolation
Fakfak facing transport isolation FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The Fakfak regency faces isolation as Twin Otters owned by the Merpati Nusantara Airlines will not be operating for a week while KM Rinjani, a passenger ship operated by state-owned PT Pelni, is undergoing an annual docking. Umar Alkatiri who routinely flies the Twin Otters to the regency complained that he was forced to cancel several activities in his company in Fakfak because of the absence of transportation facilities.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir in Sabah for talks
Mahathir in Sabah for talks KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad flew to the eastern state of Sabah on Friday for a two-day "working visit" amid growing talk of an impending state election. Mahathir and his wife were welcomed by Sabah Chief Minister Bernard Dompok in Kota Kinabalu. Dompok said Mahathir discussed the state election but "not very much" during a meeting with members of the state Cabinet, the official Bernama news agency reported.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia for all
Indonesia for all As in his first, Masli Arman's second letter on Nov. 16 made a very tendentious, unrealistic and xenophobic analysis in launching a debate with Leo Suryadinata. With his inaccurate and very outdated data (from a 1930 census) Masli made a projection covering 68 years solely based on personal views. It is highly regrettable that Masli did not contact the Central Bureau of Statistics which has the latest data on the composition of Indonesia's population.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indocement's net revenues up slightly
Indocement's net revenues up slightly JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, the country's major cement producer, reported on Friday a slight increase in net revenues to Rp 1.17 trillion (about US$157 million) in the first nine months of this year, ending on Sept. 30, from Rp 1.14 trillion in the same period last year.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Few outsiders object to keeping PR polling system
Few outsiders object to keeping PR polling system JAKARTA (JP): Two of the largest political parties not represented in the House of Representatives (DPR) have expressed no objections to a plan to retain the proportional representation (PR) system in next year's election. However, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Perjuangan and the People's Awakening Party (PKB) insisted on minimal government involvement in the administration and supervision of the polls.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
A few PPP favorites aim to garner support
A few PPP favorites aim to garner support JAKARTA (JP): The congress of the United Development Party (PPP) to be held from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 will be mainly watched for the emergence of potential leaders. It is in these people that the PPP will entrust its hopes of survival, and if possible, gain some leverage among other top public figures leading other parties.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Australia will seek to encourage Indonesian military's openness
Australia will seek to encourage Indonesian military's openness SURABAYA (Agencies): Australia will encourage the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) to develop a new relationship with the people, Australian Defense Minister John Moore said on Friday. "Australia's policies are directed toward enhancing ABRI's openness with new concepts of civil-military relations," Moore said in Surabaya, East Java, after meeting his Indonesian counterpart Gen. Wiranto, an Australian embassy release said.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Drug dealers netted at West Jakarta hotel
Drug dealers netted at West Jakarta hotel JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta police have apprehended three men believed to be members of an amphetamine derivative shabu-shabu syndicate at Hotel Astika in West Jakarta after receiving a tip- off from one of the arrested suspects, an officer said on Friday. The head of the city police Narcotics Detective Unit, Lt. Col.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
39 people hurt during protest against pulp plant
39 people hurt during protest against pulp plant MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): At least 39 people were injured and 15 remained in hospital after being hurt during clashes Thursday between soldiers and 2,000 protesters over PT Inti Indorayon Utama (IIU) pulp and paper plant, police said on Friday. Spokesman for the North Sumatra Police Lt. Col.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
OPEC to take action in March: Oil minister
OPEC to take action in March: Oil minister DUBAI (AFP): OPEC will adopt measures to try to bolster oil prices at the 11-member cartel's next meeting on March 23, United Arab Emirates Oil Minister Obaid ibn Saif al-Nasseri pledged on Friday. "OPEC has decided to give itself a better chance to consult and evaluate the oil market before meeting towards the end of March to take measures to improve the situation," he told the official WAM news agency.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rise in crime scares the city
Rise in crime scares the city JAKARTA (JP): The capital witnessed just another ordinary day on Friday in the midst of fresh rumors of looming disturbances. No serious incidents or clashes were reported. In several parts of the city, a number of university and high school students packed the streets to continue their week-long anti- Soeharto protests.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Is Ghalib really a chicken?
Is Ghalib really a chicken? Was the presentation of a hen from students to Attorney General A.M. Ghalib really necessary? Do the students really believe that a live hen truly represents what he is? Since he was appointed by President B.J. Habibie to head the Attorney General's Office, Ghalib has done little to uphold justice during the reform era, especially the cases that are vulnerable to the current New Order-styled government.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Gradual steps to understanding sound corporate governance
Gradual steps to understanding sound corporate governance By George S. Tahija The following article is an excerpt from a paper presented at the APEC Symposium in Sydney on Nov. 3, 1998. SYDNEY: Indonesia is undergoing many changes. Major transitions are taking place in the sociopolitical and industrial structure. To look at corporate governance in perspective, it is necessary to understand the nature and magnitude of these changes.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Demonstration takes over contest
Demonstration takes over contest JAKARTA (JP): Ten bands from different senior high schools in five cities will compete in a music competition at Bengkel Nightpark discotheque in South Jakarta on Sunday afternoon. The theme of the competition is demonstration. The organizers said on Wednesday the 10 finalists were selected from cassette recordings sent in by 90 senior high school bands, consisting of 49 bands from Jakarta, 18 from Surabaya and the remaining 23 from Bandung and Yogyakarta.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Longtime S'pore prisoner freed
Longtime S'pore prisoner freed SINGAPORE (AFP): A longtime Singapore political prisoner freed from restrictions on Friday 32 years after his arrest said the government decision was belated and called for an end to detention without trial. "It's a belated move," former MP Chia Thye Poh, who was once known along with current South African President Nelson Mandela as one of the world's longest-held political prisoners, said by telephone as a restriction order on him lapsed on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Women must pressurize parties to fight for their rights, causes
Women must pressurize parties to fight for their rights, causes JAKARTA (JP): Political researcher Chusnul Mar'iyah decried the dearth of programs for women in the platforms of the big political parties gearing up for next year's election. "They all think that this is not an important issue. Yet, all this time, women have been marginalized because of the prolonged patriarchal, male-dominated system," Chusnul said during a discussion on Friday on the question of women and the election.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
ABRI are fortunate
ABRI are fortunate From Ummat The most fortunate citizens of the Republic of Indonesia are the Armed Forces (ABRI) personnel. They have the opportunity to hold positions in not only their own structure but also in other sectors like the bureaucracy -- right up to its highest rank i.e. the president. An officer cadet becomes a second lieutenant after three to four years of education. This officer is entitled to periodic promotion during his service coupled with additional and relevant training.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Troops warned against illegal pamphlets
Troops warned against illegal pamphlets JAKARTA (ANTARA): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo has asked servicemen to be on guard against illegal pamphlets carrying provocative messages. "We, leaders and company commanders, have already done our best to prevent them (troops) from being instigated.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank directors detained for graft
Bank directors detained for graft PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Three directors of the state-owned bank Pembangunan Daerah in this provincial capital have been detained for corruption. The three, named as JS, president, CSD, marketing director and ZE, general affairs director, are suspected of embezzling Rp 8 billion from the bank. JS' dossier has been submitted to the district court and his trial would start next Thursday, he said. (rms)
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 27, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
700 students try to return to the House
700 students try to return to the House JAKARTA (JP): The number of student protesters taking to the city's streets on Friday was slightly lower than on previous days, but tension heightened in the early evening with a new rally. A group of about 700 university students grouped in City Forum (Forkot) marched along the toll road from Cawang in East Jakarta headed to the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives (MPR/DPR) building on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Timber lost in cross-border theft
Timber lost in cross-border theft TARAKAN, East Kalimantan: Indonesian military personnel recently confiscated 75 pieces of heavy equipment owned by timber thieves operating near the border of East Kalimantan province and Sabah, Malaysia. Antara reported that chief of the Tarakan military command, Lt Col Endro Warsito, said Friday that the heavy equipment included tractors, bulldozers, pickup trucks and cars. The area was prone to timber theft, he said.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Railway crossing guard's suit upheld
Railway crossing guard's suit upheld JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Administrative High Court has ordered the minister of communications to pay Rp 15 million (US$2,000) in compensation to a railway crossing guard whose neglect led to a bloody crash which left more than 100 people dead in Bintaro, South Jakarta, in 1987.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt to establish financing agency to boost exports
Govt to establish financing agency to boost exports JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to boost exports, the government plans to establish a financing agency whose immediate focus will be to provide subsidized, preshipment working capital and export credit for exporters hampered by the current financial crisis.