Archive: 21 December 1998
46 articles found
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Quiet trading likely on local mart
Quiet trading likely on local mart JAKARTA (JP): The local stock exchange will see quiet trading this week as most potential investors had already left the market for their year-end holiday, analysts said. The analysts said that window dressing activities, which usually take place during the year-end, would likely be less active than previous years.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Games people play
Games people play The Asian Games, which wound up in Bangkok on Sunday, left Indonesia with a mixture of feelings, from pride to apprehension. The haul of six golds the Indonesian contingent is bringing home is an improvement over the three golds it collected in Hiroshima, Japan, four years ago. Indonesian sports officials can also pride themselves for reaching the target of six gold medals which they set themselves before leaving for Bangkok.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Managing IT resources with an agent
Managing IT resources with an agent By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Imagine yourself working for a bank with hundreds of branches scattered all over Indonesia as the manager responsible for its huge, distributed network. How can you make sure that all your company's IT resources are well-maintained and that their capacity is always adequate?
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
City, surroundings quiet on 1st day of Ramadhan
City, surroundings quiet on 1st day of Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): The city and its surrounding areas were calm on the first day of the Ramadhan fasting month on Sunday, with many shops and entertainment centers remaining closed out of respect for the Muslim holy month. The city's main thoroughfares, such as Jl. Sudirman, Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Gatot Subroto, which over recent days have been crowded with demonstrating students, were also quiet.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
U.S. wins battle in S'pore
U.S. wins battle in S'pore SINGAPORE (DPA): United States authorities have won a battle in their investigation of two Singapore men accused of insider trading in the shares of a U.S. company, a news report said Sunday. Singapore's High Court has granted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the right to take evidence from witnesses in Singapore regarding the two men, the Straits Times newspaper said. Singaporeans Raymond Lum and Bobby Ong allegedly bought shares and options in the U.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dialog planned for Habibie
Dialog planned for Habibie JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: President B.J. Habibie will visit Irian Jaya for a discussion with local public figures after Idul Fitri next month, Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung said on Friday. Akbar, who was on an official visit here, said the discussion would provide Irianese leaders an opportunity to talk through their problems with the President, including their desire for greater autonomy or even an independent state.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Can former president be held criminally liable?
Can former president be held criminally liable? By Stefanus Haryanto BATAM, Riau (JP): It took long time, the public's demand that Soeharto be summoned to the Attorney General's Office for questioning became reality. Flanked by his lawyers, Soeharto was questioned for four and half hours by senior prosecutors about alleged abuse of power during his reign as the president of Indonesia for almost 32 years.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Protesters urged to stop attacking security officers
Protesters urged to stop attacking security officers JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Suparman appealed on Saturday to student protesters to stop attacking security officers in order to prevent a possible rift between the Armed Forces (ABRI) and the students.
Mon, 21 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 8:00 Music 8:30 Talk Show: Kesejahteraan Keluarga 9:00 Music 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Remission no 'cure' for cancer
Remission no 'cure' for cancer JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 90 percent of people whose cancer went into remission subsequently suffered a relapse, with greater difficulties experienced in treating the recurrence, an expert said. Obstetrician/gynecologist Sutoto from the state-run Diponegoro University in Semarang, Central Java, said in a speech marking his investiture as professor on Saturday that many cancer patients mistakenly assumed the disease was cured once it was classed in remission.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
German firms to go ahead with RI high-tech expo despite crisis
German firms to go ahead with RI high-tech expo despite crisis By Reiner S. BERLIN, Germany (JP): German high-tech companies will proceed with plans to hold a major exhibition in Jakarta despite the ongoing political unrest and economic crisis in Indonesia in a move to reaffirm a long-term commitment to the country. A total of 200 German companies are expected to participate in the DM 9 million (US$5.43 million) TechnoGerma exhibition on March 1-7 at the Jakarta Convention Center.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Angry mob kills teenager
Angry mob kills teenager DILI, East Timor: A mob of about 200 people beat an 18-year- old man to death after he had stabbed three men and destroyed chairs and tables in a church in Ermera regency, Antara reported on Saturday. One of the man's three victims died. Antara quoted East Timor Police spokesman Capt. Widodo as saying that the young man, Florindo de Jesus, was mentally disturbed. Police have appealed to the local people not to take the law into their own hands, he added. (01)
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
A cock for brave official
A cock for brave official UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: A group of local women presented a senior official of the South Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office with a red feathered cock in a symbolic gesture to encourage him to remain brave, Antara reported on Saturday. A. Rasyid was recently removed from his job as spokesman of the Prosecutor's Office during the height of investigations into top administration officials on charges of corruption.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Estrada departs Bangkok
Estrada departs Bangkok BANGKOK (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada flew out of Bangkok on Sunday after a three day visit during which tourism and trade talks topped his agenda, officials said. While here, Estrada, who has been an advocate of more openness among Southeast Asian nations, also praised Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai for his commitment to democratic principles.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Monday Maghrib 6:07 p.m. Tuesday Imsak 4:02 a.m. Subuh 4.12 a.m.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
End to fertilizer subsidies is pure folly
End to fertilizer subsidies is pure folly A huge hue and cry has ensued in recent weeks over the lifting of fertilizer subsidies. The Jakarta Post asked Dr. H.S. Dillon, executive director of the Center for Agricultural Policy Studies in Jakarta, for his perspective on the raging debate. Question: How do you view the lifting of fertilizer subsidies? Dillon: Unfortunate. This policy induced crisis is the last thing we needed at a time like this. I fail to comprehend its logic.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Five Asian states to boost cooperation
Five Asian states to boost cooperation DHAKA (Reuters): Junior ministers from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand met in Dhaka on Saturday to discuss cooperation in trade, energy, tourism and communications. "The meeting reached consensus on a number of proposals for economic cooperation, which would be implemented soon," Abul Hasan Chowdhury, Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs told reporters after the meeting.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Dari Lengser Sampai Semanggi, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Jan. 14. * Fine Arts Exhibition: by Gotot Prakosa, at Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 28. * Batik Exhibition: The Awakening of Batik at the end of the Millennium, at Galeri TC, Jl.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
All funds for medical services easily checked, minister says
All funds for medical services easily checked, minister says JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Farid Anfasa Moeloek stated on Sunday that all state funds earmarked for community health centers could be easily checked to ensure that they reached their intended destinations. "All funds are transferred from the central post office to local post offices, from which they reach the community health centers," Farid said. "Funds no longer go through the ministry or its provincial and regency offices.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Analyst calls on govt to be proactive in marketing LNG
Analyst calls on govt to be proactive in marketing LNG JAKARTA (JP): Energy analyst Tadjuddin Noor Said called on Saturday for the government to be pro-active in seeking new markets for the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG). Tadjuddin, who is also a former legislator, said the government should not leave state oil and gas company Pertamina and the country's gas industry alone to do the job.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
70 percent of cases ready for court
70 percent of cases ready for court SEMARANG: Central Java Police have completed the dossiers on 5,651 cases from a total of 8,168 criminal cases from January to October this year, an official said Saturday. Central Java Police Chief Maj. Gen. Nurfaizi was quoted by Antara as stating that the dossiers had been submitted to the prosecutor's office for further process. Nurfaizi's speech on a human rights discussion here -- delivered by Capt.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot dead snatcher
Police shoot dead snatcher JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead a man on Saturday night for resisting arrest after he allegedly snatched jewelry from a woman at Pulogadung bus terminal in East Jakarta. Adolf Bastian Sitinjak, 22, was shot at about 11 p.m, an officer of the Pulogadung police subprecinct said on Sunday. "A police officer was forced to shoot the suspect since he tried to escape despite the warning shots," the officer who asked for anonymity said.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stop street demonstrations
Stop street demonstrations From Media Indonesia There is hardly any political or community figure who dares to advise or to criticize the actions of students who clearly violate regulations. In these actions there have been damage to property and other violations. If this situation continues, what do people like me (I am a laborer) eat? Foodstuffs are expensive, companies are closed, layoffs are everywhere. It is an easy life for students. If they disagree on something, they demonstrate.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lim calls for release of Anwar report
Lim calls for release of Anwar report KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian opposition leader Lim Kit Siang called on Sunday for the release of a police report into the black eye and other bruises sustained by ousted deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim in police custody. "Today is the full third month of the first detention of Anwar Ibrahim, the day he said he was physically assaulted by police when in custody in Bukit Aman until he lost consciousness," he said in a statement.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys 10 shop-houses
Fire destroys 10 shop-houses SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Fire gutted 10 shop-houses in Citra Niaga business center on Jl. Yos Sudarso on Saturday night, Antara reported. The fire started at 4:20 p.m. in one of the shop-houses and quickly spread to other buildings. Twenty-one fire engines along with 200 firemen deployed to the scene finally put out the blaze at about 10 p.m.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Gambling goes on despite protest
Gambling goes on despite protest JAKARTA (JP): Petty gambling activities continue in Pakuhaji, Teluknaga and Kosambi districts in Tangerang despite repeated protests by locals. "It has been protested several times, but the gambling activities are still going on although they are conducted covertly," Sulaiman, a local public figure, was quoted by Antara as saying on Sunday. He said Tangerang Regent Agus Djunara's ban on the gambling -- a kind of lottery named Pakong -- was to no avail.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Marker airlifted from Dili amid protest
Marker airlifted from Dili amid protest DILI (JP): UN Special Envoy for East Timor Jamsheed Marker was hurriedly airlifted by helicopter from this provincial capital on Sunday after hundreds of proindependence demonstrators stored the airport demanding to speak with him. His dramatic evacuation to nearby Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara came at the end of a two-day visit to the province.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Ojek' driver stabbed to death
'Ojek' driver stabbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A teenage ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver operating in Pasar Kemis district, Tangerang, was found dead with 12 stab wounds to his body on Saturday night. Head of Tangerang police precinct Lt. Col. Pudji Hartanto Iskandar identified the victim as Jayadi, 16, a first-year student of Madrasah Aliyah, a Moslem senior high school, in Jatiuwung district.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Christians keep Xmas celebrations subdued
Christians keep Xmas celebrations subdued By I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): In keeping with custom, shopping centers have beautified themselves with bright decorations and stores are discounting prices during Christmas and the year-end fair to keep the cash registers ringing. Even so, the Christmas celebration this year will likely be more subdued due to the economic turmoil, recent riots, including the burning of churches, and continuing student demonstrations.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Third party' behind bloody Kupang riots
'Third party' behind bloody Kupang riots JAKARTA (JP): Rights campaigner Benjamin Mangkoedilaga said on Saturday that an investigation into recent unrest in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, revealed that it was not a spontaneous eruption of outrage over earlier unrest in Jakarta. Instead, it was determined that a "third party" masterminded the attacks against mosques and properties of the Muslim community in the predominately Catholic region, Benjamin said in Bandung.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Focusing on substantial rationality
Focusing on substantial rationality By Meuthia Ganie Rochman JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians are witnessing a deep political change at the close of the century as the result of economic and other crises. Just two years ago, the majority of Indonesians still believed that the country's economic structure had firm bases to encounter challenges in the next millennium.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Searching for an antidote to politicization of religion
Searching for an antidote to politicization of religion By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Why have we suddenly become so prone to violence? Why do we seem to have lost our sense of religiosity and do things that are clearly against the spirit of religion? These were the main questions asked and explored during a recent discussion about religion and politics.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia holds Vision 2020
Malaysia holds Vision 2020 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday the country's aim of becoming fully developed by 2020 was still intact despite the current recession, the national Bernama news agency said. "Although efforts to attain Vision 2020 may be slowed down due to the uncontrollable nature of recent events, our vision to attain a developed country status by 2020 remains intact," the national Bernama news agency quoted Mahathir as saying.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia meets own target with six golds in Asiad
Indonesia meets own target with six golds in Asiad BANGKOK (JP): When runner Supriati Sutono lurched over the finish line to win the women's 5,000 meters on Friday, Indonesia met the target it set for itself at the 13th Asian Games. Fielding 128 athletes in 21 sports, Indonesia wound up its Asiad campaign on Sunday with six gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze medals.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Local franchises find niche as foreign firms flounder
Local franchises find niche as foreign firms flounder JAKARTA (JP): Local franchises are starting to thrive as many foreign ones wilt in the heat of the economic crisis, an executive of a franchise consulting firm said on Sunday. Amir Karamoy, a senior consultant of AK & Partners, said the number of foreign franchises was 105, down from 114 in 1997 and 119 in 1996. "Indonesia has become the unpromising market for the foreign franchises," he said.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur talks with Soeharto debated
Gus Dur talks with Soeharto debated JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has hailed Saturday's meeting between Muslim leader Abdurrahman Wahid and former president Soeharto in the drive toward fostering national reconciliation, but says he has no plans to meet his onetime mentor. "The step taken by Gus Dur (Abdurrahman) was good," Habibie was quoted by Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung as saying on Saturday evening following the Ramadhan evening prayer.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' to screen good quality Indian films
'RCTI' to screen good quality Indian films By Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): People used to see many films from India and Hong Kong in local movie theaters that were dominated by Hollywood films. But now the situation has changed. While the domination of Hollywood movies remains, those of India and Hong Kong are rarely shown here. The number of movie theaters has sharply decreased from around 3,200 in 1990 to 1,100 theaters this year.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Any contraceptive will do: Minister
Any contraceptive will do: Minister DILI, East Timor: State Minister of Population/chairman of the National Family Planning Board Ida Bagus Oka said it was no longer necessary to debate which was the best contraceptive method as long as couples continued practicing family planning. "The method of contraception need not be disputed, what's important is that we control births in the country," he said in Dili on Sunday, as quoted by Antara.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
LBH wants Udin's case solved
LBH wants Udin's case solved YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH) urged Minister of Security and Defense/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto to resolve once and for all just one of many mysterious cases here -- the murder of journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, better known as Udin. Since Udin's death on Aug. 16 1996, no significant progress has been made.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie reelection odds get short shrift
Habibie reelection odds get short shrift YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political analyst Riswandha Imawan believes President B.J. Habibie's poor legitimacy, inability to control other political forces and a misguided sense of optimism almost rule him out of keeping the reins of power for a second term. "He's too optimistic," said the lecturer of Gadjah Mada University on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hopes for peace prevail at opening of Ramadhan prayer
Hopes for peace prevail at opening of Ramadhan prayer JAKARTA (JP): Saturday night's first evening prayers of the Ramadhan fasting month echoed in several cities with a call for peace after the terrible toll in lost lives from tumultuous events of the past year. In East Timor, Antara reported that three of Dili's large mosques were crammed with Muslims for the tarawih prayer, highly recommended during the observance of the fasting month.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
No place now for New Order-style 'farce' elections
No place now for New Order-style 'farce' elections JAKARTA (JP): Elections during Soeharto's New Order constituted "political farce" marked by rampant cheating to give his 32-year grip on power the sheen of legitimacy, political observers said in a seminar on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Garuda lays on extra flights for travel boom
Garuda lays on extra flights for travel boom JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's state-owned airline, Garuda Indonesia, will operate extra flights in anticipation of the expected travel boom ahead of and after the upcoming Christmas, New Year and Idul Fitri holidays. Garuda's spokesman Pujobroto said that the company planned to offer 38 additional flights, a total of 3,968 seats, from Dec. 18, 1998 to Jan. 3, 1999, and from Jan. 15 to Jan. 24.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Items lost
Items lost I write this note in order to warn anyone flying into Jakarta. On collecting my luggage at the Jakarta airport not only had each item been searched through, but a mobile phone from one bag is missing and a collection of magazines stolen from another. This is the fine welcome one receives when arriving in Jakarta. Thai Airlines offers no consolation by reminding me to read the ticket which states that they are not liable for any missing valuables.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
Team lambasted for working slow
Team lambasted for working slow JAKARTA (JP): Councilors have lambasted the city administration reform team and the local inspectorate officials for working too slowly in probing the case of the city official vehicle maintenance losses of about Rp 16 billion. Ali Imran Husein from the United Development Party faction and Hotma Tambunan from the Armed Forces faction on Friday questioned the belated actions of the team and the inspectorate officials over the case of huge financial losses.
Mon, 21 Dec 1998, 00:00 WIB
What are trained people?
What are trained people? From Merdeka The (government's) plan to establish (a militia of) "trained civilians" (rakyat terlatih, ratih) is extremely confusing. Indonesia already has the Armed Forces, including the Police. Do we also need this militia? If need be, the number of police personnel can be increased, or a clearer, new institution could be formed. We must be cautious regarding various new plans. If these plans have already taken shape, it will be difficult to revoke them.