Archive: 14 May 1998
57 articles found
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
People enraged by the shooting of four protesting students
People enraged by the shooting of four protesting students JAKARTA (JP): Outrage over the killing of four students at Trisakti University was clearly evident yesterday, with many people demanding top Armed Forces (ABRI) officials make a public apology and be held accountable for the deaths. Prominent government critics, including Megawati Soekarnoputri, Amien Rais and Ali Sadikin, joined and addressed a gathering of thousands of mourners at the university.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Groundwater supplies not exempt from tax
Groundwater supplies not exempt from tax JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is planning a bylaw requiring people and institutions to pay tax on the use of groundwater and surface water if they use over 50 cubic meters a month, a city councilor said yesterday. Ali Wongso Sinaga, head of City Council Commission D for development affairs, said the move was aimed at encouraging people to subscribe to city-owned water company PDAM, and cut down on the use of groundwater.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 AHAP Insurance 500 0 0 Alter Abadi 725 -200 2,500 Alumindo Light Metal 250 -50 157,000 Alumindo Perkasa 350 75 2,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 350 -25 32,500 Aneka Tambang 1,225 -100 9,285,500 Anwar Sierad 150 -50 146,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Hazztoria Band, daily except Sunday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Atrium Lounge: Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., Saturday at 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), daily, 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Phone: 031 5661550) : - Desperados Bar & Cafe: Fortune 500, Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 p.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
HSBC takes measures on RI
HSBC takes measures on RI HONG KONG (Reuters): The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp, a unit of HSBC Holdings Plc, said yesterday it was taking steps to ensure it would get back billions of U.S. dollars in loans to Indonesian businesses. "We have drafted in additional resources," Hongkong Bank Group chairman John Strickland told reporters. "We are being very careful to put in place as sound procedures as we can to make sure we get repaid," he said. Strickland said the HSBC Group had about US$2.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta has new vice governor
Jakarta has new vice governor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs R. Hartono installed Budihardjo Soekmadi as the new deputy governor for development affairs Tuesday. Budihardjo, who retains his position as head of the city's Development Planning Board (Bappeda) which he has held since 1995, replaced Tb. M. Rais. Born in Cilacap, Central Java, on May 22, 1943, Budihardjo has been with the city administration for 24 years.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Malonda, KPMG not suspended
Malonda, KPMG not suspended JAKARTA (JP): Public accounting firm Johan, Malonda & Partners denied reports yesterday that the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) had suspended its license to operate in the capital market. "What happened is that our activities in the capital market were only limited temporarily. Thus, Johan, Malonda & Partners is still open for business," the company said in a statement.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students help the nation restart healing process
Students help the nation restart healing process By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto's revelation that the Armed Forces have never been involved in the kidnapping of student' activists has been received by the public with a great sense of relief. His statement has had a reassuring effect, albeit not entirely convincing to some, and his promise that the Armed Forces will do its best to locate the activists who are still missing has been heartily welcome by the public.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Australian dollar falls to twelve-year low
Australian dollar falls to twelve-year low SYDNEY (Agencies): The Australian dollar sank below 63 U.S. cents yesterday to its lowest levels since the "Banana Republic" days of 1986, as violence in Indonesia and fresh bad news from Japan deepened investors' disillusionment with Asia. The dollar breached this year's former low in early European trading and dealers were said to be using the Aussie as a "proxy" to sell down other regional currencies. By 5.20 p.m.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rubber futures close mixed on light volumes
Rubber futures close mixed on light volumes SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore rubber futures ended mixed on light volumes yesterday, with traders sidelined as concerns about riots in Indonesia spread. "People are saying 'let's wait and see about Indonesia' before they commit themselves to anything," a dealer with a local commodities brokerage said.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Artha Graha, Datakom to establish alliance
Artha Graha, Datakom to establish alliance JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Artha Graha Investama Sentral (AGIS) and PT Datakom Asia (DKA) announced yesterday they would form an alliance in the multimedia business. An advisor to PT AGIS, Samuel A. Lorenzo, said that under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Datakom's president Peter F. Gontha and AGIS' president Irwan Darmawan Tuesday, DKA would acquire a substantial stake in PT AGIS.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Northwest seeks SEA partner
Northwest seeks SEA partner NEW YORK (Reuters): Northwest Airlines Corp, fresh on the heels of a pact with China Air, is looking for a partner in Southeast Asia and would consider taking an equity stake if necessary, Northwest Chairman Gary Wilson said Tuesday.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Agum made new governor of military think tank
Agum made new governor of military think tank JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. Agum Gumelar was installed yesterday as the new governor of the military's think tank, the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), replacing Lt. Gen. Sofian Effendi. The ceremony, held at the institute in Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, was led by Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto, who was Agum's classmate at the military academy.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ericsson's 'X-Change' program
Ericsson's 'X-Change' program JAKARTA (JP): Cellular telephone producer Ericsson announced a new marketing strategy yesterday which allows customers to trade in their used Ericsson cellular phones for newer models to maintain their market in the country. PT Ericsson Indonesia's president, Mats Olsson, said the "X- Change" program was the company's strategy to attract buyers and to grab the existing market during the slowdown in business.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
No timber firms 'fully prepared' for ecolabeling
No timber firms 'fully prepared' for ecolabeling JAKARTA (JP): Only 26 of the 70 forest concessionaires assessed by the Indonesian Ecolabeling Agency since early 1996 are considered "adequately prepared" to meet ecolabeling requirements, a senior official said here yesterday. Director General of Forest Utilization Harnanto H. Martosiswoyo said at a workshop, however, that none of the 70 concessionaires were categorized as "fully prepared" for ecolabeling.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Buyung says he is victim of repression
Buyung says he is victim of repression JAKARTA (JP): Rachmad Buchori, who is accused of defaming President Soeharto, told South Jakarta District Court yesterday that he was a victim of the New Order government's repression of correction and criticism. Buchori, alias Buyung, said the government exercised a policy in which anybody opposed to the government "will face punishment and jail".
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
If I'm no longer trusted, no problem: Soeharto
If I'm no longer trusted, no problem: Soeharto CAIRO (JP): President Soeharto says it would not be a "problem" if people no longer trusted him to lead the country, and that he would not use armed forces to hold on to his position.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Husbands have important role in safeguarding wives' health
Husbands have important role in safeguarding wives' health JAKARTA (JP): Safe Motherhood and other programs to improve women's health status will fall flat in reaching their goal without full support from male members of a patriarchal society like Indonesia. Meiwita B.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Labor-intensive projects to start again
Labor-intensive projects to start again JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will start the second phase of labor-intensive projects to help ease burgeoning unemployment later this month, an official said yesterday. Deputy governor for social welfare Djailani said the projects, which are expected to start by May 25, were intended to give jobs to unskilled workers who had lost their jobs during the economic crisis. Funds of up to Rp 27.5 billion were originally earmarked for the project.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Australia concedes U.S. wheat credit luring for RI
Australia concedes U.S. wheat credit luring for RI SYDNEY (Reuters): Wheat sales to Indonesia under the U.S. government's export credit system was seen as inevitable given the attractiveness of the credits, an official with Australia's wheat export board said yesterday. He was commenting on trade reports that Indonesia was believed to have bought 50,000 tons of U.S. dark northern spring wheat. "It's not surprising, it was a matter of time given the GSM (the U.S.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Truth finally comes out
Truth finally comes out Of late, corruption, collusion and nepotism have become very popular words among experts (in politics, economics and law), students and laymen. The government, private circles and common people are now fully aware that deeply rooted practices of corruption, collusion and nepotism led to the economic crisis and the crisis of confidence.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Navy impounds fishing vessels
Navy impounds fishing vessels SURABAYA, East Java: Four vessels manned by Thai crews have been detained by the Indonesian Navy after they were found in violation of their fishing permits, a Navy officer said yesterday. The KM Lautan I, KM Lautan II, KM Jawa Indah and KM Penang VI were caught going beyond permitted exploitation areas in Indonesia's territorial waters, spokesman of the Navy's Eastern Fleet, Lt. Col. Eddy Irawan, was quoted by Antara as saying.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibition and Performance * Ruwatan Bumi, the Earth Purification Ceremony in Taman Budaya, Jl. Nusa Indah, Denpasar: Fine Art Exhibition (Seni Rupa Bumi 1998), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until May 16. Accoustic Music, Poetry Reading, Cartoon Sketch Display, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., until May 16. Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua (Phone: 0361 771234): - Poolside: Pasar Senggol (Traditional Balinese Market), daily, 6:30 p.m., Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fuel price increase
Fuel price increase From Republika Are fuel price increases related to the private sector's foreign debt? I remember Bank Duta experienced a crisis a few years ago due to its loss of Rp 300 billion in foreign exchange trading. Not long afterward the price of cement increased sharply. I do not know what caused the increase. Was there a close link between Bank Duta's crisis and the disappearance of cement from the market?
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Student blood
Student blood The death of four students at the hands of unidentified gunmen during a demonstration at Trisakti University in West Jakarta on Tuesday is a national tragedy. Those who sprayed bullets on the mass of innocent and unarmed young people deserve world condemnation. The authorities should quickly investigate the incident and bring the guilty parties to justice.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 13, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Heaven and hell
Heaven and hell In connection with criticism by respected Islamic scholar Nurcholis Madjid (The Jakarta Post, April 20, 1998), I herewith would like to add a few expressions said by noted Ali bin Abutholib, Prophet Mohammad's aide, which are relevant to Nurcholis Madjid's criticism. Ali bin Abutholib said: "Allah will salvage a just country, even if it is ruled by infidels, and Allah will destroy an unjust society, even if it is ruled by Moslems." Another expression by Ibn Taimyah (Kompas, Feb.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
President's term of office
President's term of office From Media Indonesia Media Indonesia's editorial of May 9 seems to belittle the significance of Golkar's efforts to limit the presidential post to two terms only. It seems as if Golkar only parroted what students voiced during their demonstrations. If the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) approved a limit on the presidential term of office, it would have a far-reaching impact.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Four students killed in rally declared champions of reform
Four students killed in rally declared champions of reform JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University declared the four students killed in Tuesday's antigovernment rally were Champions of Reform yesterday. The university radio station, MS Three, received thousands of messages of condolence from people in all walk of life, including state employees. The station was inundated with flowers, facsimile messages and telephone calls.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Kuntoro to probe alleged fraud at Balongan refinery
Kuntoro to probe alleged fraud at Balongan refinery JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said yesterday he would investigate allegations of corruption at the US$2billion Balongan refinery in West Java, which is owned by state oil and gas company Pertamina. "I learned about the (alleged) scandal from press reports today (yesterday). I will instruct Pertamina's directors to formally explain whether the press reports are true," Kuntoro said.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI coffee exports dampened by heavy rains
RI coffee exports dampened by heavy rains SINGAPORE (Reuters): Coffee exports from Indonesia were hampered by heavy rains and a shortage of containers while the Vietnamese market turned quiet as most houses covered their prompt shorts, traders said yesterday. They said prices had firmed and in the floating market differentials to London levels had edged up with Vietnamese coffee now at parity or up to a $10 per ton premium and Indonesia at a discount of between $70-100.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI to have more border officers
RI to have more border officers JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Jayapura immigration office plans to station more officers at several key border points with Papua New Guinea (PNG) in an attempt to reduce illegal border crossings. Immigration spokesman Surya Pranata identified the places recently as Argapura Pantai, Hamadi Pantai and Dok IX, all located in Jayapura regency. The crossing points, he said, were often used to illegally enter PNG by chartered motorboats.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor defends abortion trial
Prosecutor defends abortion trial JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Andi Tjudai has urged a panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court to continue hearing the case against Budiman alias Arifin, 51, who was indicted at the court on charges of conducting illegal abortions. Andi made the remark Tuesday in front of the panel of judges led by Abas Sumantri in a session to hear lawyers' responses to the indictment.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investors drop plans due to escalating tension
Foreign investors drop plans due to escalating tension JAKARTA (JP): At least two of eight foreign investors seeking to acquire stakes in 12 state-owned firms have withdrawn their plans due to heightening social and political tensions, a minister said yesterday. State Minister for the Empowerment of State-Owned Enterprises Tanri Abeng said the worsening situation made it hard for his office to sell the government's stake in the firms.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Who desecrates the Constitution?
Who desecrates the Constitution? By Johannes Nugroho SURABAYA (JP): President Soeharto's concessive annunciation of the possible speeding up of political reformation has been a single, significant sign of democratic progress in the last decade. The architect of the New Order further signaled the revision of four of the five existing Laws of Politics.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Kleptocracy' blamed for RI crisis
'Kleptocracy' blamed for RI crisis JAKARTA (JP): Observers identified crony capitalism and kleptocracy as the cause of the deteriorating state of the nation and called on students to continue pushing for reform. Roeslan Abdulgani, former foreign minister in the second Ali Sastroamidjojo cabinet between 1956 and 1957, said the current economic and political crisis was the climax to a series of past chronic, moral transgressions. "The current government is implementing kleptocracy, not democracy.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Gen. Soemitro's legacy
Gen. Soemitro's legacy The demise of (retired Gen.) Soemitro has left many of us with indelible memories. To those who were directly involved in the student movement of 1974, he remains known as a stern, unpretentious and straightforward national security commander, but also one who was close to students. His political adversaries will probably remember this East Javanese man as a naive and politically blind person.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian economies may need four years to recover: WB
Asian economies may need four years to recover: WB SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia's tiger economies may take up to four years to recover from the crisis that has battered them over the last year, a senior World Bank official said yesterday. Jonathan Fiechter, director of special financial operations at the Washington-based bank, said Thailand, South Korea and Indonesia had all embarked on reforms of their financial systems to try to deal with the chaos that had gripped their markets.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Governor seeks legal basis for fuel tax
Governor seeks legal basis for fuel tax JAKARTA (JP): Although Governor Sutiyoso has backtracked on his plan for an automotive fuel tax in the wake of a strong public outcry, the administration is still counting on a clear legal basis for introducing the measure. The City Council is scheduled today to begin drafting a bylaw regulating the taxes, expected to boost the administration's sagging revenues due to the prolonged economic crisis.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Political kidnappings
Political kidnappings Mulyana W. Kusumah's article titled 'Stop political kidnappings' in the May 12 edition of your newspaper provided a degree of chilling insight into the ugly reality of political kidnappings which now plague Indonesia. According to Mr. Mulyana, the Spanish have coined a special word to describe politically inspired disappearances. The word, he writes, is decaparacido. This is incorrect.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
High maternal death rate receives poor attention
High maternal death rate receives poor attention By Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): As her ignorant and irresponsible husband looks on, young villager Siti Zubaedah dies a painful death from hemorrhaging during childbirth. It is a scene from a TV drama, Perkawinan Siti Zubaedah (The Marriage of Siti Zubaedah), but it remains the terrible reality for millions of Indonesian women.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students honor 'reform heroes'
Students honor 'reform heroes' JAKARTA (JP): Students at most universities throughout the country postponed classes yesterday to hold rallies honoring four peers who died in Jakarta Tuesday when security personnel opened fire on what students insisted was a peaceful protest. The largest rally was held at Trisakti's main campus on Jl. S. Parman in West Jakarta, the site of the tragedy. Staunch government critics were in attendance.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Danes wary of Indonesia's young squad
Danes wary of Indonesia's young squad JAKARTA (JP): European champion Denmark believes Thomas Cup holder Indonesia is relying on young and less experienced players but it does not plan to let down its guard. Denmark team manager Thomas Lund said during a practice session at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong yesterday that he would not ignore Indonesia's strength despite the fact it would field a weaker side than its triumphant team in 1996.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
KL blaze leaves many homeless
KL blaze leaves many homeless KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A fire that swept through a Kuala Lumpur shanty inhabited mainly by Indonesian migrant workers destroyed nearly 2000 abodes and left thousands of people homeless, a newspaper reported yesterday quoting fire officials. No injuries were reported. About 30 firefighters in four trucks fought the blaze in the Kampung Perak neighborhood for two hours Tuesday evening before it was doused, Sun newspaper said.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dozens of students hurt in Yogyakarta riot
Dozens of students hurt in Yogyakarta riot YOGYAKARTA (JP): At least two dozen students had to be treated in hospital after police forced their way on to the University of Gadjah Mada campus in Yogyakarta to break up a protest rally involving thousands of students yesterday. Firing shots, 100 riot police riding in armored vehicles and on motorcycles entered the compound to break up the demonstration.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Angkot' van drivers on strike
'Angkot' van drivers on strike BOGOR (JP): Hundreds of Angkot public minivan drivers went on strike Tuesday, demanding that the government set new fares for them following the increase in fuel prices. The drivers of minivans plying the Bogor-Citeureup route complained they often had to argue with passengers about the fare because of the absence of standardized fares. The strike started at 6 a.m. and lasted until 12 a.m, stranding hundreds of passengers, mostly students.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Four arrested for drug dealing
Four arrested for drug dealing JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested four people suspected of selling drugs on university campuses. They were apprehended in a raid on their rental house on Jl. K.S. Tubun, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, police said. Police identified the suspects as Idi Rusnadi, 25, Tony Sianipar, 20, Iwan Irawan, 19, and Hendri Sanyang, 25. Hendri is a student of the law school of a prestigious state university in Jakarta. "Actually we were looking for Idi for vehicle thefts.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cause of 'TVRI' fire still unknown
Cause of 'TVRI' fire still unknown JAKARTA (JP): The police are still investigating the cause of the fire which destroyed a studio at the state-owned TVRI television station Monday. Central Jakarta police chief Lt. Col. Iman Haryatna told reporters that the case was being handled by the National Police Forensic Laboratory. "So far, we have not found any indication of sabotage," Iman said. He also said that five people questioned about the incident had been released.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
FIFA boss Havelange praises Asian soccer
FIFA boss Havelange praises Asian soccer KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): The International Football Federation yesterday indicated that more World Cup tournaments could be awarded to Asian countries because of the good development of the game and facilities in the region. Nations such as Malaysia had good facilities to host the World Cup in the future, FIFA President Joao Havelange said in Kuala Lumpur. He was attending a meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in the Malaysian capital.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Australia urge RI to show restraint
U.S., Australia urge RI to show restraint WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a strongly worded statement, U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on Tuesday deplored violence in Indonesia and urged security forces there to show restraint. "The United States deplores the killings which have taken place as Indonesian security forces have confronted demonstrators," she said in a written statement. "We strongly urge the security forces to show restraint and refrain from violence when facing protesters.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian financial markets slide as violence rocks Indonesia
Asian financial markets slide as violence rocks Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuters): Violence in Indonesia shook most Asian financial markets yesterday, as the Jakarta stock index slumped more than 8 percent at one point and the rupiah sank. Late in the Asian day, the announcement by India's government of two further underground nuclear tests battered share markets there and the rupee weakened.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN bankers seek trade incentives
ASEAN bankers seek trade incentives MANILA (Reuters): Southeast Asian bankers have urged central banks to provide incentives to encourage the use of regional currencies in cross-border trade. "Clear incentives should be given to promote the use of ASEAN currencies in trade," the ASEAN Bankers Association said in a statement seen yesterday. The association groups private bankers from ASEAN -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI foreign debt drops to US$131.7 billion: BI
RI foreign debt drops to US$131.7 billion: BI JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's total foreign debt dropped to US$131.7 billion as of February this year, down from $133.7 billion in January, the central bank reported yesterday. Bank Indonesia said the fall was mainly due to a $1.9 billion decline in non-bank private sector and state bank foreign obligations, which decreased by $1.1 billion and $0.6 billion respectively.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hanjin denies leaving RI
Hanjin denies leaving RI JAKARTA (JP): Korean-based Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd denied yesterday that it had pulled its shipping fleet out of Indonesia and was using feeders to run its operations. "We want to emphasize that Hanjin will not abandon Indonesia in any way," a representative of Hanjin's owners, S. J. Kim, said. Kim said the company added an extra ship in October to support the two ships already deployed.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah, shares bleed for killed students
Rupiah, shares bleed for killed students JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah plunged to almost 11,000 against the U.S. dollar and share prices dropped 6.6 percent yesterday over worries of escalating political tension following the shooting of four students by security forces at a university demonstration on Tuesday. Currency dealers said the rupiah fell to as low as Rp 10,900 to the dollar on the Jakarta spot market before closing at Rp 10,600 compared to Tuesday's close of Rp 9,300.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Crisis threatens motherhood programs
Crisis threatens motherhood programs JAKARTA (JP): Every month, Martina, who is seven months pregnant, goes to a community health center for a checkup. She does not have to worry about the cost as she has a maternity care (ANC) card which entitles her to professional medical treatment during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care. To get the card, Martina, 25, paid Rp 2,500 and she will only have to pay Rp 50,000 in hospital fees for the birth.
Thu, 14 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Riots erupt in the wake of student shootings
Riots erupt in the wake of student shootings JAKARTA (JP): The fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students in West Jakarta on Tuesday triggered sporadic violent rioting, looting and noisy rallies in the city yesterday, paralyzing most activities in the capital. A riot in front of the university claimed the life of at least one teenager, who was crushed by a truck. More than ten youths were injured, some by bullets.