Archive: 27 May 1998
58 articles found
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Students remembered as reform marches forward
Students remembered as reform marches forward By Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Two weeks ago, the fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students, demonstrating for reform on campus, rocked the nation. One small condolence for the parents was that their sons did not die for nothing, instead, the incident marked a bloody turning point in Indonesia's political history.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where does national film reform start?
Where does national film reform start? By Marselli Soemarno JAKARTA (JP): The spirit of reform is sweeping through Indonesia. National film circles are proclaiming the same. But where must national film reform start? We could start with the empowerment of the highest film institute: the National Film Assessment Board. Early this year, the board moved to its new office at the Usmar Ismail Film Center, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Japan LDP to meet Habibie
Japan LDP to meet Habibie TOKYO (Reuters): A mission from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, led by former finance minister Yoshiro Hayashi, will visit Indonesia soon and meet new President B.J. Habibie, LDP sources said yesterday. The sources said Hayashi's group would probably visit Indonesia in early June and would gather information on what Japan can do for Indonesia after Habibie's replacement of former leader Soeharto last week.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi lost Rp 25b in riots
Bekasi lost Rp 25b in riots BEKASI (JP): The May 14 massive rioting in the mayoralty caused a loss of about Rp 25 billion ($2.5 million), administration spokesman Cecep Sutandi says. The estimate does not include the value of goods looted from numerous shops and homes. It is an estimate of losses incurred by the attack and burning of buildings and public facilities, Cecep said.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 26, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 650 0 0 AHAP Insurance 500 0 0 Alter Abadi 750 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 300 50 353,500 Alumindo Perkasa 275 50 31,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 425 25 22,500 Aneka Tambang 1,400 -25 2,524,500 Anwar Sierad 200 0 35,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
GDS denies PDAM's accusations on water accord
GDS denies PDAM's accusations on water accord JAKARTA (JP): French firm Lyonnaise des Eaux, one of city- owned water company PDAM Jaya's two partners in a water supply management accord, denied yesterday PDAM allegations that it fled the country and neglected its obligations.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina pledges to root out corrupt, collusive practices
Pertamina pledges to root out corrupt, collusive practices JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina pledged yesterday to rid its business operations of cronyism, collusion and nepotism. Pertamina president Soegianto said yesterday the company was currently collecting information about all the companies which had obtained contracts from Pertamina thanks to connections with former president Soeharto.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hysteria: A fruit of repression
Hysteria: A fruit of repression By Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Several recent incidents in this country have made me ponder; what's happening to our people and society? What's got into the population that makes them so vulnerable to the syndrome of collective hysteria which serves no purpose whatsoever? It's still fresh in our memories how they descended on supermarkets to buy large quantities basic ingredients such as milk, cooking oil and rice leaving many shelves empty for weeks.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bogor defies tax abolition rule
Bogor defies tax abolition rule BOGOR (JP): Regency government officials have continued collecting fees and taxes which were officially abolished on May 23 as ordered by Law No. 18 of 1997. Government officials are still charging drivers of public transport vans and trucks fees on the streets of Cibinong, Parung, Ciomas and Caringin even though the fees were scrapped last year. Antara reported yesterday that the officials collect about Rp 3 million in fees a day.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Japan import of RI crude fall
Japan import of RI crude fall TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's crude oil imports from Indonesia have been falling as the nation's electric power firms burn less crude oil and depend more on coal and nuclear power, industry sources said yesterday. Data released by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) yesterday showed that crude oil imports from Indonesia fell in April from the previous year for the seventh consecutive month.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans offer cool welcome to Thomas Cup team
Jakartans offer cool welcome to Thomas Cup team JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans were apparently still recovering from the nightmare of recent riots yesterday, with few turning out to cheer a parade honoring their men's badminton squad after a successful defense of the Thomas Cup. Despite the quiet reception, members of the squad were all smiles while waving to bystanders along the way from the National Sports Council office in Senayan to City Hall on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar opposition meeting to go ahead
Myanmar opposition meeting to go ahead BANGKOK (Reuters): Myanmar's military government said in a surprise statement yesterday that it would allow the opposition National League for Democracy to hold a gathering from May 27-28 to mark its unrecognized 1990 election victory. The ruling military State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) said in a statement that permission for the gathering had been granted.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Latexx defers Medan project
Latexx defers Medan project KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's Latexx Partners Bhd said it was indefinitely shelving a plan to build a glove factory in Medan, North Sumatra, due to uncertainties in the neighboring country. "In light of the recent social unrest in Indonesia, the board of directors has decided that, it is in the best interest of the company to defer the project indefinitely.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt needs another Rp 3t to import rice
Govt needs another Rp 3t to import rice JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin has said the government needs another Rp 3 trillion (US$300 million) to import more rice this year due to a sharp decline in Bulog's stocks. Saefuddin, who replaced Haryanto Dhanutirto, said Monday that the money could finance up to two million metric tons of imported rice at $250 per ton if the exchange rate was based on Rp 6,000 per U.S. dollar.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
GM staff returning to RI
GM staff returning to RI SINGAPORE (Reuters): General Motors expatriate staff have begun returning to Indonesia, the company said in a statement. Eleven employees were in the first wave which returned from Singapore on Monday, it said, and the remainder should be back in country by the end of the week. "The situation continues to improve and is beginning to return to normal.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Government won't meddle in political parties' affairs
Government won't meddle in political parties' affairs JAKARTA (JP): New Minister of Home Affairs Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid has promised that the government will not meddle in the affairs of political parties or mass organizations. "Intervention (by the government) is a thing of the past," Syarwan said in his first meeting as minister with chief editors and editors of Jakarta-based mass media.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah gains ground against U.S. dollar
Rupiah gains ground against U.S. dollar JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah gained more ground against the U.S. dollar yesterday after President B.J. Habibie promised to speed up economic and political reforms. Spot rupiah closed at 10,500 to the American dollar, a bit stronger than its close at 10,800 the previous day. The local stock market, however, remained under selling pressure, with the main Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index losing 1.2 percent in moderate trading.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
ABN sees better RI ventures
ABN sees better RI ventures BRUSSELS (Reuters): Dutch bank ABN AMRO said on Monday it did not expect to have to make large additional provisions for its exposure in Indonesia despite the recent change of government in the Asian country.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian executives want Soeharto prosecuted
Asian executives want Soeharto prosecuted SINGAPORE (AP): Most Asian executives responding to their poll said former Indonesian President Soeharto and his family should be prosecuted for corruption, two regional media organizations said yesterday. Three-quarters of the respondents to the survey of 350 executives from 10 Asian countries said they felt Soeharto and his family should be tried for graft.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Experts question whether Pertamina can go it alone
Experts question whether Pertamina can go it alone SINGAPORE (Reuters): The oil industry applauded Indonesia's move towards greater transparency in its oil sector, but questioned whether state-owned Pertamina had the expertise to go it alone in international oil markets. "Pertamina has not opened an LC (Letter of Credit) in its entire life," one regular supplier of the state-owned oil monopoly said.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Timor vows to stick with its manufacturing project
Timor vows to stick with its manufacturing project JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Putra Nasional, a controversial car company controlled by the youngest son of former president Soeharto, will continue its plan to build an automotive industry despite the change in government. Timor spokesman Mochamad Ircham said Monday night the resignation of Soeharto as president and ascent of former vice president B.J.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
31 suspected looters handed over from Lampung
31 suspected looters handed over from Lampung JAKARTA (JP): Lampung Police have turned over 31 people to the Jakarta Police suspected of looting shops in the capital during the recent riots. The suspects were detained with their loot upon arriving at Bakauheni Port, Lampung, from Jakarta on May 19 and May 20, city police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday. "The suspects are mostly Lampung laborers who work in Jakarta.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Run continues on Bank Central Asia
Run continues on Bank Central Asia JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of worried customers continued to withdraw their money from Indonesia's largest private bank, Bank Central Asia (BCA), here and in other cities across the country as rumors spread that the bank was unable to pay depositors. Yesterday's run on BCA followed several days of heavy withdrawals from the bank, which is controlled by the giant Salim Group and children of former president Soeharto.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Retailers seek insurance payments for riot damage
Retailers seek insurance payments for riot damage JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Retail Merchants Association (Aprindo) whose premises were badly damaged during the recent social unrest are demanding insurance firms meet their claims for compensation. "Without insurance compensation we cannot recover our losses and recreate jobs for over 14,000 employees," the association's executive director Kustarjono Prodjolalito told reporters yesterday.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Argo Muria train resumes operations
Argo Muria train resumes operations SEMARANG, Central Java: The Argo Muria executive train serving the Jakarta-Semarang route resumed operations Monday after suspending its trips last week due to widespread rioting in Jakarta. "Considering that the situation in Jakarta has returned to normal and the demand for train services has increased, we have decided to resume Argo Muria's operation," a spokesman for the railway office here, Suprapto, said yesterday as quoted by Antara.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Minister promises to probe Goro deal
Minister promises to probe Goro deal JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono said yesterday his office would investigate the recent sale of PT Humpuss' stake in wholesaler firm Goro to the Confederation of Primary Cooperative Associations (Inkud). Humpuss is controlled by former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra, popularly known as Tommy. Adi Sasono promised to take action against any wrongdoing in the sale of Humpuss' shares.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan, RI to discuss rice shipment
Taiwan, RI to discuss rice shipment TAIPEI (Dow Jones): Taiwan will begin negotiating next week with Jakarta authorities about the terms of payment for a 200,000-ton shipment of rice to Indonesia, an official at the Indonesian trade office in Taipei said yesterday.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank Rama set to merge with three other banks
Bank Rama set to merge with three other banks JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Rama is set to merge with three other private banks later this year in a bid to meet the central bank's new capital requirement. The bank's president, Putu Antara, said yesterday that the four banks were still negotiating the merger plan. "Hopefully the merger plan will be finalized by the end of this year." He did not provide the names of the other three banks.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI gold outflows may stop
RI gold outflows may stop SINGAPORE (Reuters): Panic gold selling from Indonesia may stop for a few weeks but gold outflows are not likely to halt indefinitely as the nation is still awash in uncertainties, bullion traders here said yesterday. "The market has been very quiet since last week. When Indonesians came to Singapore during the riots, they did not bring much with them," said a bullion dealer.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: White Lies 3:05 Family's Film: Road to Avonlea 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Science and Technology Program 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:35 TV Drama: Akibat Ganti Nama 8:05 Health Program: Lintas Kesehatan 8:30 News: Laporan Peristiwa 9:00 World News 9:35 TV Drama: Legenda 10:35 Late News 10:40 TV...
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bintang and Pakpahan join push for reform
Bintang and Pakpahan join push for reform JAKARTA (JP): Former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas and labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan immediately joined the frontline push for reform just hours after their release from Cipinang Prison yesterday. Bintang spoke before students of the University of Indonesia in Depok on the outskirts of the city at about noon, while Pakpahan hosted an early morning media conference at his home in Pulogadung, East Jakarta.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Market firm suffers Rp 56 billion loss
Market firm suffers Rp 56 billion loss JAKARTA (JP): City-owned market management company PD Pasar Jaya suffered a Rp 56 billion (US$5.6 million) loss in rioting two weeks ago in which 13 of its 152 markets were damaged or destroyed, an official said yesterday. Spokesman for the company, Lihardin Sipayung, said the estimated loss included the value of the company's assets, like buildings and equipment. "Seven of the 13 affected markets were either partly or totally burned in the riots.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Syarwan resigns as House deputy speaker
Syarwan resigns as House deputy speaker JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Harmoko revealed yesterday that Deputy Speaker Syarwan Hamid had tendered his resignation from his legislative post following his appointment as Minister of Home Affairs. Harmoko told reporters here yesterday that a meeting of House leaders, which he chaired, discussed Syarwan's resignation.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie visits riot-hit areas, promises help
Habibie visits riot-hit areas, promises help JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie toured several Jakarta shopping centers which were damaged during rioting and looting earlier this month, and expressed his sadness over the unrest that has caused so much suffering. He told Chinatown traders in Glodok, West Jakarta, that the government would help them in all possible ways.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
French firm believes water deal intact
French firm believes water deal intact PARIS (Reuters): French Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux does not believe a drinking water supply contract in west Jakarta is in danger following the riots and subsequent political shakeout in Indonesia, the company said in a statement. The group in involved through its 40 percent-owned Garuda Dipta Semesta (GDS) in a contract awarded last year to work on water supplies in the west of Jakarta with the municipal water authority Pam Jaya.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt, IMF meet to salvage economic pact
Govt, IMF meet to salvage economic pact JAKARTA (JP): The government and International Monetary Fund officials will start their meeting here today to get a massive economic rescue plan back on track. IMF Asia-Pacific director Hubert Neiss, who arrived here yesterday, said he would meet President B.J. Habibie, economic ministers and opposition figures.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Chinese expect less trade with Indonesia
Chinese expect less trade with Indonesia SANTIAGO (Reuters): Chinese businessmen are bracing for less trade with crisis-hit Indonesia, but are expecting to make up for the loss by increasing exports to Europe and Latin America, a business leader said Monday.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to reopen Tanjung Priok riot case
Govt urged to reopen Tanjung Priok riot case JAKARTA (JP): Relatives of 412 people who reportedly disappeared after a bloody riot in Tanjung Priok nearly 14 years ago called on the government of President B.J. Habibie yesterday to reopen the case and punish the military officers responsible for the disappearances.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bulog role in cooking oil distribution comes to an end
Bulog role in cooking oil distribution comes to an end JAKARTA (JP): The government removed yesterday the distribution role of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) for domestic cooking oil.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Tax facilities to Soeharto-linked firms to be reviewed: Hamzah
Tax facilities to Soeharto-linked firms to be reviewed: Hamzah JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed State Minister for Investment Hamzah Haz said yesterday the government would review special tax facilities given to companies owned by the family and friends of former president Soeharto. Hamzah, one of three cabinet members picked from opposition parties, said tax breaks obtained illegitimately by businesses through political connections should be revoked.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Walhi rejects appointment of new minister
Walhi rejects appointment of new minister JAKARTA (JP): About 30 activists from the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) staged a loud protest here yesterday rejecting the appointment of Panangian Siregar as the new environment minister.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Emil asks Habibie to set poll date
Emil asks Habibie to set poll date JAKARTA (JP): Opposition leader Emil Salim challenged President B.J. Habibie yesterday to commit himself to a definite date for a new poll. Habibie should spell out what he meant by "as soon as possible", the respected economist told reporters after meeting with the President at Bina Graha presidential office.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia foreign reserves up
Bank Indonesia foreign reserves up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) announced yesterday that its net international reserves (NIR) as of May 22 totaled US$14.69 billion, an increase of $58.5 million against the previous week's level of $14.63 billion. The central bank said in a statement that with the increase, the NIR position was higher than the minimum level allowed by the IMF.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Society must be watchdog over sweeping changes
Society must be watchdog over sweeping changes By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): There are two dangerous tendencies in our thinking about the current reform movement. One is the idea that reform should be carried out primarily by the government, and two that reform really can be accomplished through mere sweeping changes in our bureaucratic and legal systems.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Election time frame must be set
Election time frame must be set The current reform cabinet is making its first moves designed to prove its credibility, consistency and courage. President B.J. Habibie, presiding over his first cabinet meeting yesterday (Monday), outlined the underlying concepts that will serve as the basis for implementing reforms in all spheres of life.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on May 26, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Change of president
Change of president Correction: The letter titled Change of president, which was published yesterday, was a translated version from Merdeka daily. We apologize for the missing credit. -- Editor
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake rocks Lombok capital
Earthquake rocks Lombok capital MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale jolted Mataram in the early hours of yesterday morning. The quake, which occured at 3:22 a.m., woke residents and sent them scurrying out of their houses. An official of the meteorological and geophysical office in Denpasar, Bali, said the epicenter was traced to 12 kilometers below sea level in the Lombok Strait. No casualties or severe damage was reported, Antara said. On Nov.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Uncertainty may persist until fresh polls
Uncertainty may persist until fresh polls The recent resignation of former president Soeharto has provided the country with a respite from months of social unrest. Economist Mari Pangestu from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies discusses the potential for a recovery in business confidence. Question: Have you seen a recovery in confidence in the business community since President B.J. Habibie came to power on May 21?
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank Bali Visa card
Bank Bali Visa card I am a Bank Bali Visa Card holder and I have had an unpleasant experience using it. One day I had lunch at President Hotel's Kahyangan Restaurant. I paid with my visa card and signed a safe slip for Rp 149,314. But when I got my bill from Bank Bali it was for Rp 203,764. I faxed a copy of my sale slip to Bank Bali and they agreed to debit that amount until they cleared the problem. Then I contacted the restaurant. The answer I got was unethical.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie's economic agenda
Habibie's economic agenda The economic agenda tabled by President B.J. Habibie at the inaugural meeting of his cabinet on Monday should impress the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team which arrived here yesterday to review progress on the program of reforms agreed between Indonesia and the IMF in exchange for emergency loans. The importance placed by Habibie on ensuring a sufficient supply of basic commodities is essential if a new wave of social unrest and rioting is to be prevented.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Exhibitions * Art exhibition: Recent Works 1996-1998, by Susanna Samanek, at Galeripadi Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 329 (Phone: 022 2500578), Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 31. * Silver Accesories by Runa Jewelry at Preanger Aerowisata Bandung Hotel, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 431631), until May 31. Film * French Film at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 Bandung (Phone: 022 4212417), 4 p.m.: Lacenaire, Jun. 1. Deux hommes dans la ville, Jun.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stop deviating from Pancasila
Stop deviating from Pancasila After the fall of the supreme leader of the New Order, making it an old order now, reforms in all areas pose a heavy challenge to us in the coming days. Reforms which must be carried out in the shortest time possible are those in the mental, moral and spiritual areas, the kind of reforms constituting the basis of all reforms in other areas.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Huge waves destroy W. Aceh houses
Huge waves destroy W. Aceh houses BANDA ACEH, Aceh: About 210 houses were swept away when huge waves lashed several seashore villages in Meulaboh, Western Aceh. No immediate casualties were reported, Antara noted. Most of the houses were located in the villages of Pasir, Suak Ribee, Suak Indrapuri and Ujung Kalak, Meulaboh subdistrict head Zulfadly Puteh said here yesterday. Puteh said 1,083 villagers were evacuated to safer areas where they were being housed in makeshift shelters.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
MPR pushed to convene extraordinary session
MPR pushed to convene extraordinary session JAKARTA (JP): Groups of government critics and proreform activists have increased pressure on the People's Consultative Assembly to convene an extraordinary session to elect a new president. Members of the Gerakan Reformasi Nasional (National Reform Movement) and those of the Yayasan Kerukunan Persaudaran Kebangsaan (National Brotherhood Foundation) separately met with leaders of the dominant Golkar faction at the House of Representatives yesterday.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
NU won't become political party: Officials
NU won't become political party: Officials JAKARTA (JP): Officials of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization yesterday dismissed speculation that the organization would enter the political arena and transform into a political party as it did in the early 1970s. "Until now, NU remains a social and religious organization," according to Ma'ruf Amin, the deputy chief of Syuriah (NU's lawmaking body).
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
BHP mulling RI steel fate
BHP mulling RI steel fate SANTIAGO (Reuters): Australia's Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd (BHP) is still monitoring the situation in Indonesia 11 days after closing down four steel plants there, a BHP official said here on Monday. Robert Flew, group general manager international of BHP, told Reuters the relative social calm this week is encouraging but that BHP is still monitoring the situation.
Wed, 27 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Banned publications deserve reprieve: Emil
Banned publications deserve reprieve: Emil JAKARTA (JP): Leading reform campaigner Emil Salim said yesterday that the political openness required for reform should be preceded by a respect for media freedoms. Emil called on President B.J. Habibie to allow publications closed down by former president Soeharto's regime to reopen.