Archive: 17 December 1998
57 articles found
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bomb hoax disrupts Pasir Putih cafe
Bomb hoax disrupts Pasir Putih cafe JAKARTA (JP): Lunchtime visitors and staff of the popular Pasir Putih cafe in Kemang, South Jakarta, were evacuated hastily after a telephoned bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon. According to operation manager A.M. Yogi Baskoro, the call was received at 1 p.m. by staff member Monalisa.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
House urges tight budget for 1999/2000
House urges tight budget for 1999/2000 JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) urged the government on Wednesday to draft a tight, realistic state budget for the 1999/2000 fiscal year, saying that Indonesia's economy would still be vulnerable next year.
Thu, 17 Dec 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: Thunder Cats 8:00 Music 8:30 Family's Welfare 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN's new member
ASEAN's new member After days of rifts over Cambodia's admission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the grouping's nine leaders eventually reached a compromise on Tuesday by announcing that the country was to become the association's 10th member.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
63 rural banks cease operating
63 rural banks cease operating YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sixty three secondary or rural banks, known locally as BPRs, have ceased operation, leaving Rp 300 billion (US$40 million) of third party funds in question. Worse still, according to the Indonesian Secondary Banks Association (Perbarindo), the government still does not know the whereabouts of the operators and owners of the 63 troubled banks.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bill on political parties to beat Jan. 28 deadline
Bill on political parties to beat Jan. 28 deadline JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) looks set to endorse the bill on political parties before the Jan. 28 deadline, despite two important issues still left to be discussed. On Wednesday, Robbani Thoha of the United Development Party (PPP), Yahya Zaini of Golkar and government representative Andi A. Mallarangeng expressed their optimism the bill would be passed in early January.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto foundations and KKN
Soeharto foundations and KKN From Bisnis Indonesia Bisnis Indonesia on Dec. 15 published an article on page 16 regarding the disbursement of funds by Soeharto's foundations without going through the mechanisms of a meeting of the board of directors. I would like to focus on the relationship between the disbursement and the practice of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN).
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic statistics negate humanity
Ethnic statistics negate humanity By Alfonsus Sirait JAKARTA (JP): The May riots in Jakarta and the preceding disturbances in a number of towns across Indonesia such as Situbondo, Pamanukan, Rengasdengklok, and Medan have sparked tense debates on ethnicity, mostly on the Chinese ethnic group.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Anwar's brother says was forced to frame him
Anwar's brother says was forced to frame him KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Lawyers for sacked Malaysian finance minister Anwar Ibrahim read at his trial on Wednesday a letter quoting his adopted brother saying he was tortured by police into lying that Anwar sodomized him. Prosecutors, upset with the allegations leveled by the defense, promised to retaliate, possibly with videotapes, to prove Sukma Dermawan had confessed voluntarily.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Trucks operation halted in Lampung
Trucks operation halted in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Traders have stopped the operation of about 500 trucks due to a decrease in the volume of merchandise that needs transporting to and from Panjang Port, Antara said on Wednesday. According to the head of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners, Zamzani, most of the trucks were off the road but the owners still had to pay their vehicular taxes.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Violence against women explored in art
Violence against women explored in art By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Some of the works by 18 artists in the Taking a Stance Towards Violence Against Women, on show at the Cemara 6 Gallery, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 20, have really startled some viewers. Mella Jaarsma's Show Me the Truth Part III is a device made of tin with two large conical shapes protruding from the base. Behind the cones is a footprint of where the viewer should stand when looking at the work.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Full text of the ASEAN 'Hanoi Declaration of 1998'
Full text of the ASEAN 'Hanoi Declaration of 1998' The full text of the "Hanoi Declaration of 1998" adopted by leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the end of their summit Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Civilian militia may worsen social tension: Nasution
Civilian militia may worsen social tension: Nasution JAKARTA (JP): Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution, one of the country's most senior military figures, has objected to the creation of a civilian militia, saying it will worsen the existing social tension.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah hits 8,000, stocks rise 2.8%
Rupiah hits 8,000, stocks rise 2.8% JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah slipped to hit an intraday low at 8,000 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday in thin dealing as stock prices closed 2.8 percent firmer, currency dealers and stockbrokers said. Currency dealers attributed the rupiah's fall to fresh dollar demand from local commercial banks. The market shrugged off good news about a new disbursement of international loans for Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Newly established party won't affect Golkar's votes: Scholar
Newly established party won't affect Golkar's votes: Scholar YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political scientist Ichlasul Amal said the Justice and Unity Party (PKP) established recently by a group of Golkar dissenters would not steal votes from the dominant political organization at next June's general election.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Local toymakers facing production problem
Local toymakers facing production problem JAKARTA (JP): Local toy producers acknowledged on Wednesday their low production capacity often forced them to reject orders from overseas. Umar, who owns U.D Umar, a wooden automotive toy company, said his company received many orders from foreign buyers, including ones from Australia, South Korea and Japan. He said he was only able to partially meet the orders from Australia due to his firm's low production capacity.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Thai crash pilot broke landing rule
Thai crash pilot broke landing rule BANGKOK (AFP): The pilot of the Thai Airways jet which crashed killing 101 people apparently flouted a vital safety rule by trying a third landing attempt in a violent storm. The Airbus 310-200, which crashed on Friday in a storm in southern Thailand, made two unsuccessful landing attempts before the pilot embarked on the fatal third try.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Just one of 300 tested athletes fails dope test
Just one of 300 tested athletes fails dope test BANGKOK (AP): Only one Asian Games athlete has tested positive for drugs among the 300 for whom tests have been completed, a games medical official said Wednesday. About 800 athletes are expected to be tested by the time competition ends on Sunday. More than 6,000 athletes from 41 countries are competing in 36 sports.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors to get designated trading sites
Street vendors to get designated trading sites JAKARTA (JP): Three of the capital's five mayors have said they will provide designated areas to accommodate a sharp increase in the number of street vendors expected during the Ramadhan fasting month, which starts on Dec. 20. The mayors of East, North and Central Jakarta told reporters on Wednesday that they planned to set aside special areas so that vendors would not attempt to sell their merchandise in public thoroughfares and on busy roads.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Thailand gets $500m loans
Thailand gets $500m loans WASHINGTON (AFP): The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday announced that Thailand was now entitled to another US$500 million worth of international credits in light of its progress toward economic stability. "I commend the Thai authorities for diligently implementing an appropriate policy framework and consolidating the stabilization gains achieved earlier in the year," said IMF managing director Michel Camdessus.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
51 protesters held for staging rally without notification
51 protesters held for staging rally without notification JAKARTA (JP): Police on Wednesday arrested a group of 51 student protesters for allegedly holding a street rally without prior notification as required by the new law on freedom of expression. It was the second such arrest of student protesters in the last two days. On Tuesday, police arrested 158 (not 259 as reported earlier) student protesters during a rally outside the Jakarta Police Headquarters on Jl. Gatot Subroto.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition: by Mangu Putra at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until Jan. 4. * Painting Exhibition: No Retreat, by Barbara Anello, Ahmad Zakii Anwar, Valeriu Sepi, at the Oberoi Bali, Jl. Laksmana, Legian Beach, Dec. 17 to Jan. 7. * Arts Exhibition: by Pande Gede Supada, at Sika Contemporary Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 31.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie promises release of Dita
Habibie promises release of Dita JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Fahmi Idris said Wednesday he has appealed for the release of all detained labor activists and that President B.J. Habibie has promised the release of at least one of them, Dita Indah Sari. Fahmi said he had sent letters in the past few months to Habibie, Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian stocks mixed as investors stay away
Asian stocks mixed as investors stay away HONG KONG (AFP): Asian stock markets Wednesday ended mixed, with investors largely sidelined ahead of the Christmas holidays and the impeachment debate to decide the political fate of U.S. President Bill Clinton. Tokyo closed 0.6 percent up but off its highs, with investors cautious on the direction of Wall Street ahead of Thursday's vote in the House of Representatives on whether Clinton should face a full impeachment trial.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI shuttlers win three final berths
RI shuttlers win three final berths BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia assured itself of three final berths plus one consolation bronze in the semifinals of the 13th Asian Games badminton competition at the Thammasat University sports complex on Wednesday. Hendrawan proved himself the strongest contender for the men's singles crown as he upset world number two and top seed Sun Jun of China 6-15, 15-12, 15-9 in one hour and 24 minutes.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian Games results
Asian Games results Karatedo Men's Kata: 1. Ryoki Abe (Jpn) 42.9, 2. N. Seyed-Alaedin (Iri) 41.8, 3. Abdullah Kadir (Ina) 41.3 Men's kumite over 75kg: 1. Jaber Alhammad (Kuw), 2. Ali Shaterzadeh (Iri), 3. S. Subramaniam (Mas), Chu Tien Lai (Tpe) Men's kumite under 75kg: 1. Ali-Reza Katiraei (Iri), 2. Takahiro Niki (Jpn), 3. Arivalagan Ponniyah (Mas), Ahmed Husain Cycling Men's sprint: 1. Yuichiro Kamiyama (Jpn), 2. Noriaki Mabuchi (Jpn), 3. Hyun Byung-chul (Kor) Women's sprint: 1.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
IMF approves release of latest tranche of aid package
IMF approves release of latest tranche of aid package WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday approved the extension of a US$957 million credit to Indonesia under the $43 billion economic rescue package it assembled in November 1997. This installment comes hot on the heels of a Nov. 6 disbursement of $960 million to Indonesia by the IMF, a payment that had been delayed by around one week from the scheduled release date by "technical" factors.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN launches recovery effort
ASEAN launches recovery effort By Kornelius Purba & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat HANOI (JP): ASEAN leaders set out on Wednesday to cushion the social impact of the regions crisis by establishing safety-net and poverty-eradication programs along with "bold" economic measures to hasten economic recovery.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies up and down on dollar
Asian currencies up and down on dollar SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian currencies ended mixed on Wednesday against the U.S. dollar despite a rise in the Japanese yen, dealers said. The Thai baht closed Asian trading at 36.22 to the U.S. dollar, down from 36.15 on Tuesday, as players reacted to a comment by an official that its levels over the past few days -- around 35 to 36 to the dollar -- were hurting exports, a dealer with a foreign bank here said.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Civilian militia and motives
Civilian militia and motives Your question Why now? (Dec. 14) concerning the setting up of a civilian militia is understandable. Events during the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in November confirmed at least two things. One is that civilian guard units provoke conflict even when given a specific task. The other is that many Armed Forces (ABRI) members lack training and discipline when dealing with civilians.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Human rights violations continue in Irian Jaya
Human rights violations continue in Irian Jaya By Yohanis G. Bonay JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The Universal Declaration of Human Rights which is now 50 years old is addressed to all nations to remind them that power is needed only as long as it guarantees the safety of man. As a member of the UN, Indonesia is morally bound by the declaration. Therefore, the Indonesian nation is also obliged to respect and endeavor to promote the implementation of basic human rights on a universalist basis.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Excerpts of Hanoi Plan of Action
Excerpts of Hanoi Plan of Action HANOI (AFP): Excerpts of the Hanoi Plan of Action approved by the nine leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) here Wednesday: The Second ASEAN Informal Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur on Dec.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Aetna, Mashill tie-up
Aetna, Mashill tie-up JAKARTA (JP): Aetna Life Indonesia, a subsidiary of Aetna International of the United States, and Bank Mashill Utama jointly launched on Tuesday the Aetna Visa Card. Aetna Life Indonesia's president John V. Jones said the objective in launching the card was to enhance service capability to customers. He said they would benefit from the convenience of paying premiums charged directly to their cards.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 16, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 500 50 333,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 224,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 0 140,000 Alumindo Perkasa 125 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 225 25 500 Aneka Tambang 1,650 0 1,224,500 Anwar Sierad 125 0 22,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
C. Jakarta court fines former minister of mines Rp 26 billion
C. Jakarta court fines former minister of mines Rp 26 billion JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court ordered former minister of mines and energy I.B. Sudjana and his staff on Wednesday to pay Rp 26 billion (US$3.4 million) in a fine to a private firm for canceling a contract for the development of an office tower project. Presiding judge Purwanto also ordered the Ministry of Mines to return the contract to the plaintiff, namely construction firm PT Petrobuild Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Number of dropouts rise
Number of dropouts rise PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A total of 11,258 students in Banyumas regency have dropped out of school since the economic crisis hit last year, an official said on Wednesday. Sutjipto, the head of Banyumas education office, told The Jakarta Post that those who dropped out were part of more than 27,000 students from elementary to high school who could not afford their school fees.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mayapada announces 9.16 percent CAR after audit
Bank Mayapada announces 9.16 percent CAR after audit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Mayapada Internasional revealed on Wednesday that its capital adequacy ratio (CAR) was 9.16 percent, according to a financial due diligence audit conducted by international auditors. The bank said in a media statement that the CAR level was above the government's year-end minimum requirement of 4 percent, and the minimum level of 8 percent set by the Bank for International Settlement.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
UN special envoy to spend two days in E. Timor
UN special envoy to spend two days in E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations secretary general's envoy for East Timor, Jamsheed Marker, arrived on Tuesday for a nine-day visit, including two days in East Timor. On Wednesday, he met Armed Forces (ABRI) Intelligence Agency chief Maj. Gen. Zacky Anwar Makarim and ABRI Chief of Territorial Affairs Lt. Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Meetings with Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
SBU executives go on trial for graft
SBU executives go on trial for graft JAKARTA (JP): Two executives of private PT Sejahtera Bank Umum (SBU) were indicted at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday for their alleged role in a Rp 209 billion and US$105 million scandal in two toll-road projects here. Prosecutor Arminsyah said the defendants, identified as bank president Lesmana Basuki and operations director Tony Suherman, committed their crimes between May 1994 and last February.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's naked truth revealed in exhibition
Indonesia's naked truth revealed in exhibition By Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Most Australians now know where Indonesia is, and many more learn about what is happening in the country from snippets of news on the radio, television and in the newspaper. While the scale of reporting begun to climb in August 1997 when the monetary crisis hit, it reached a fever pitch in May 1998 with Soeharto's resignation and the rioting and violence that tore through the country.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Old diamond trader murdered in her house
Old diamond trader murdered in her house JAKARTA (JP): An 80-year-old diamond trader was found dead in a pool of blood in her bedroom at her two-story Duren Tiga home in Pancoran, South Jakarta on Wednesday morning. It remains unclear whether a robbery also took place but police and relatives believe that Sinta Ema Sibarani, who lived together with four grandchildren and one maid, was murdered by someone or a group of people who were close to her. According to Sibarani's daughter, M.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Doubt lingers over bank recapitalization
Doubt lingers over bank recapitalization JAKARTA (JP): Experts have expressed doubt over the country's costly bank recapitalization program, because the huge amount of money required for the program might be difficult to obtain. Director of publicly listed Bank Niaga, Arwin Rasyid, said on Wednesday that both foreign and local investors had no incentive to invest in the beleaguered banking industry. He added that expecting a significant amount of money from the government was equally impossible.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN offers 'bold' investment incentives
ASEAN offers 'bold' investment incentives By Meidyatama Suryadiningrat HANOI (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Wednesday to introduce special incentives as a quick fix to the fall in investment to the region. Incentives and privileges to attract foreign direct investment were outlined in a Statement of Bold Measures at the end of the sixth ASEAN Summit here.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Parametric names distributor
Parametric names distributor JAKARTA (JP): Software producer Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) of the United States has appointed PT Parametrik Nusanara distributor of its products in Indonesia. PTC director for Southeast Asia Ivan Lee said on Wednesday that Parametric Nusantara would also service the existing customers in the country, totaling 30 companies.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Juwono warns against too much freedom
Juwono warns against too much freedom JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Juwono Sudarsono said on Wednesday the country had gone too far too fast in its search for political freedom and called for some restrictions to minimize the possibility of bloodshed during the June general election. Juwono said he had asked the government to ban outdoor rallies and restrict campaigning to indoors in the run-up to the June 7 poll.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Include Soeharto in dialog: Gus Dur
Include Soeharto in dialog: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid made a fresh call on Wednesday for former president Soeharto to be included in a dialog for national reconciliation. "Pak Harto, as well as President B.J. Habibie and Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto, should be included in the dialog if we want to achieve national reconciliation," he told reporters after receiving a delegation of several political parties at his residence in Ciganjur, South Jakarta.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Establishing new councils smacks of scapegoating
Establishing new councils smacks of scapegoating President B.J. Habibie's fondness for setting up councils has often caused controversy, the latest being the Council for the Enforcement of Security and Law. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono, addresses this issue. JAKARTA (JP): There is a growing tendency on the part of the Habibie government to govern this country through what the President calls "councils", in addition to his Cabinet, his "council of ministers".
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Yayuk reaches first Asiad singles final
Yayuk reaches first Asiad singles final By Primastuti Handayani BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia's Yayuk Basuki moved a step closer to realizing her dream of a third Asian Games gold medal after posting an upset 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 win over second seed Li Fang of China in the women's singles semifinals on Wednesday. Li turned in a topsy-turvy performance, helping Yayuk clinch her first appearance in an Asian Games singles final.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Starko provides free city info
Starko provides free city info JAKARTA (JP): PT Motorollain Corporation, operator of the Starko radio beeper service in Indonesia, introduced its latest free-of-charge service on Wednesday; transmitting brief advice on the latest situation in Greater Jakarta (Jabotabek) to its local customers. The prime information on the first day of the service was received by Starko pager holders at 1:18 p.m.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Dec. 16,1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,700.00 7,900.00 7,700.00 7,950.00 Austrian schilling 1 622.10 692.10 - - Australian dollar 1 4,686.90 4,946.90 4,495.00 5,045.00 Belgian franc 1 208.60 233.60 - - Brunei dollar 1 - - 4,520.00 4,795 00 Canadian dollar 1 4,846.30 5,126.30 4,800.00 5,200.00 Swiss franc 1 5,606.00 5,886.00 5,450.00 5,950.00 Deutschemark 1 4,505.70 4,765.70 4,414.00 4,814.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Aid for victims of violence
Aid for victims of violence NORTH ACEH, Aceh: The Indonesian Red Cross, supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), began on Wednesday distributing basic commodities to victims of violence in the province. A media release by the international body said the aid program targeted 589 villages throughout 26 districts in North Aceh regency. The same assistance will also be sent to victims of violence in Pidie and East Aceh regencies.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Nissin, First Pacific take 60% stake in Indofood
Nissin, First Pacific take 60% stake in Indofood JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's largest instant noodle maker, announced on Wednesday that several of its controlling shareholders plan to transfer 60 percent of their company shares to a Dutch holding company specifically set up for the purpose.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Only half the picture seen in Britain, RI photo display
Only half the picture seen in Britain, RI photo display By K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): Dual photo exhibitions are common. But when photographers from geographically and culturally different nations turn their lens on the other's land, the results should rank as a must-see. Face to Face: Indonesia and Britain, the ongoing exhibition of 91 black-and-white pictures, is bound to draw comments from visitors, be they locals, Britons or other nationals. Reactions may be positive or negative.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Amien states his readliness to run for the presidency
Amien states his readliness to run for the presidency BANDUNG (JP): National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais reiterated on Wednesday that he was ready to run for the presidency. Amien was speaking before the opening of the party's congress, at which he said would declare his nomination for the position. Amien further cited polls such as those conducted by Tempo magazine which showed he was more popular with respondents than other popular figures.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: Satu Ekspresi, by Hari Density, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., until Dec. 19. Film * French Film: Farinelli, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., until Dec. 18. Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Hazztoria Band, Monday to Friday Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, 9 p.m.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Violence hits Samarinda
Violence hits Samarinda JAKARTA: A riot broke out in the Samarinda capital of East Kalimantan on Wednesday, three days after over 1,000 public transportation drivers took to the streets to protest high prices of vehicle spare parts. Antara reported no casualties, but it said police had rounded up 26 people for pelting several automobile spare-parts shops. Samarinda police chief Lt. Col. Tomy Sagiman said those detained were "supporters" of the protesting motorists.
Thu, 17 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stability needed for development: China
Stability needed for development: China By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat HANOI (JP): Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao pledged his country's commitment on Wednesday to amiably resolve any differences with members of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN), asserting that only peace could foster continued economic development in the coming century.