Archive: 6 May 1998
61 articles found
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rioting in RI hits KL, Jakarta shares
Rioting in RI hits KL, Jakarta shares HONG KONG (AP): Most Asian stock markets closed lower yesterday, with shares tumbling in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta following rioting in Indonesia. News of the rioting in Indonesia caused a sell-off by foreigners on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, where the benchmark Composite Index, which tracks 100 key stocks, fell 19.03 points, or 3 percent, to 608.40.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ansett suspends daily flight to Jakarta, KL
Ansett suspends daily flight to Jakarta, KL SYDNEY, Australia (AP): Australian airline Ansett Holdings Ltd. said yesterday it will suspend its daily service to Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur from May 31 as a result of "considerable losses" on the route. "The decision has been heavily influenced by the worsening economic conditions created by the Asian currency crisis and an over-supply of capacity in the region," Ansett said in a statement.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
New strategies for RI diplomacy
New strategies for RI diplomacy By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Time and again Indonesia has been a vulnerable target of international criticism for its human rights record. Most recently media reports on the mysterious disappearance of political activists are believed to have tarnished the government's reputation abroad.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Clove growers have a history of losing out
Clove growers have a history of losing out By Risang Pamungkastiran and Gin Kurniawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The old man's expression remained unchanged when he was asked to comment on the planned dissolution of the Clove Marketing and Buffer Stock Agency (BPPC). He dragged deeply on his hand-rolled cigarette and exhaled, the aroma blending with that of the budding clove flowers on his 5.5-hectare clove plantation. "How can the BPPC be dissolved?
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Culture, education exhibitions at JCC
Culture, education exhibitions at JCC JAKARTA (JP): A five-day national culture exhibition will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta starting tomorrow. PT Wahyu Promocitra, the organizer of the exhibition, said in a statement yesterday that the expo was aimed mainly at improving the younger generation's appreciation of the country's diverse cultures.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil prices up on news of riots
Palm oil prices up on news of riots LONDON (Reuters): Tight supplies and concern over escalating riots in Indonesia triggered a surge in crude palm oil prices at the opening of the European vegetable oil market yesterday. Reports of rioting in the Indonesian commodities trading city of Medan following an increase in fuel prices caused concern at the European opening. "People are watching the situation very carefully in case the trouble spreads," one trader said.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Financial market give cool response to IMF package
Financial market give cool response to IMF package JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's financial market responded coolly yesterday to the long-waited approval for the disbursement of the International Monetary Fund's second US$1 billion tranche to Indonesia. Securities analysts said the approval for the release of the IMF-brokered bailout fund was overshadowed by news of sporadic riots in several parts of the country.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Man mobbed to death
Man mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): An alleged motorcycle thief was beaten to death by an angry mob in Kalideres, West Jakarta, Sunday night, police said yesterday. The victim, Mat Syamsuri, 21, died of severe injuries all over his body, while his accomplice, Ismail Saleh, 21, was saved by police officers. He was caught red-handed pushing a motorcycle belonging to Syamsul Bahri, who had parked the vehicle outside his house.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
House to summon minister over fuel price increases
House to summon minister over fuel price increases JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) will summon Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto over the government's decision to increase fuel and electricity prices. House Speaker Harmoko said after a special House leadership meeting yesterday that Kuntoro must explain why the government "ignored" an earlier House suggestion not to be too hasty to increase fuel and electricity prices.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Four injured in Klender train crash
Four injured in Klender train crash JAKARTA (JP): Four people were injured in a train crash at Klender, East Jakarta, Monday night, railway officials said yesterday. The crash at about 9:30 p.m. involved an Argo Lawu executive train plying Jakarta-Surakarta route and a freight train heading for Surabaya. The Argo Lawu, which was waiting at a red light, was struck from behind by the freight train.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
BG finds gas in Indonesia
BG finds gas in Indonesia LONDON (Reuters): BG Exploration & Production Ltd, a subsidiary of BG Plc announced yesterday it had made three gas discoveries in the Muturi block, offshore Irian Jaya in Indonesia. BG said the wells would contribute to reserves available for the proposed Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in Irian Jaya.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Container shortage worsening'
'Container shortage worsening' SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Rubber traders in Indonesia, the world's second-largest natural rubber producer after Thailand, said yesterday they are increasingly concerned about the lack of containers to ship the commodity. Indonesian rubber exporters have faced a severe shortage of containers and shipment delays since early April as a result of an imbalance between heavy exports and reduced imports, traders said.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Paul looking to defend his drag race lead
Paul looking to defend his drag race lead JAKARTA (JP): Canadian Robert Paul hopes to defend his lead in this year's national drag race series with a win in the series' second leg at Sentul, near Bogor, on May 10. "I will do my best to defend the 11.517 second record which I achieved during the first leg of the drag race on April 5," Paul said Monday. The team also includes Ronny Hermawan and Donnie Pangemanan.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever claims 29 lives
Dengue fever claims 29 lives TANGERANG (JP): Twenty-nine of the 979 people admitted to the Tangerang General Hospital with dengue fever between Jan. 1 and May 1, died, a hospital official said yesterday. The hospital's director, Sartil Arfan, told reporters that those dead consisted of 17 from Tangerang, 11 Jakarta and one from Bogor. He said 30 out of every 100 dengue patients treated at the hospital needed a blood transfusion.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Basic commodity prices set to increase today
Basic commodity prices set to increase today JAKARTA (JP): Prices of essential commodities, especially foodstuffs, are set to skyrocket yet again today following steep increases in fuel, traders said yesterday. Food prices were relatively stable yesterday, a day after the government announced the changes, because the commodities had been transported prior to the price increment.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lonsum's net profit down 5%
Lonsum's net profit down 5% JAKARTA (JP): PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum), a publicly listed plantation firm, reported yesterday a 5 percent decrease in net profit to Rp 76.62 billion (US$9.6 million) in 1997 over the previous year. The company said in a statement yesterday that the decline resulted from a 791 percent increase in its nonoperating expenses, including charges and provisions for foreign exchange losses, which totaled Rp 75.67 billion in 1997.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fuel price hikes 'a potential cause of political instability'
Fuel price hikes 'a potential cause of political instability' JAKARTA (JP): Several observers warned yesterday that Monday's government decision to raise fuel and electricity prices amidst the economic hardships faced by the people and strong demands for reform, could be a potential source of political instability.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt to help out 400,000 needy university students
Govt to help out 400,000 needy university students JAKARTA (JP): The government will provide a special scholarship fund to assist more than 400,000 cash-strapped university students nationwide to continue their studies.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
UK media out to 'get' Malaysia
UK media out to 'get' Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday that the British press wanted to "frustrate" Malaysia in the name of press freedom by writing adverse reports about the country. "We know that these people have got ill-will towards us. They want to frustrate Malaysia in any way they can," he told a news conference when asked about recent newspaper reports in Britain that Malaysia said put it in a negative light.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conference call
Conference call I wish to pinpoint a minor typing error which may confuse your readers in the article, Can UN direct disarmament?, which I coauthored, in your newspaper editions of May 4 and May 5 respectively. I would like to correct it by suggesting that all the references to "the 1995 Conference" be read as "the Conference on Disarmament". IMRON COTAN Jakarta
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
ABRI learns retail business
ABRI learns retail business JAKARTA (JP): About 120 personnel from the Armed Forces' cooperatives in Jakarta, Tangerang and Bekasi are taking part in a two-week management course here. The course, opened Monday by Jakarta Military Command Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Sudi Silalahi, aims at providing the personnel with basic skills of retail and accounting.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Small, medium cigarette factories on the brink of bankruptcy
Small, medium cigarette factories on the brink of bankruptcy By Ahmad Solikhan, Tedy Novan and Abu Ibrahim YOGYAKARTA (JP): Ponirah, a 65-year-old cigarette roller obviously got deep satisfaction every time she puffed on her klobot (tobacco wrapped in a corn leaf) cigarette during her lunch break recently. Once in a while, she gulped down some tea from her old, dirty bottle.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Businessman found dead
Businessman found dead JAKARTA (JP): A 63-year-old businessman was found dead with a shawl tied around his neck in a boardinghouse on Jl. Angkasa Dalam I in Central Jakarta yesterday, police said. The body of Djuwardi Giyanto had began to decompose. He was believed to have died about three days ago but the cause of death is yet to be determined. One of the deceased's relatives, who asked for anonymity, said that Djuwardi might have committed suicide.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASX, JSX to hold seminar
ASX, JSX to hold seminar JAKARTA (JP): The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will cosponsor a one-day seminar to be held at the JSX building Thursday. The Australian Embassy said in a statement yesterday that the seminar would focus on providing practical advice to corporate managers on how to deal with the funding and human resources problems caused by the rupiah's sharp depreciation against the U.S.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
C. Kalimantan short on teachers
C. Kalimantan short on teachers PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Central Kalimantan is in dire need of 7,125 elementary school teachers, an official at the provincial office of the Ministry of Education and Culture said yesterday. Andreas Dehen said the need was extremely acute, especially in remote areas.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
UK minister due here today
UK minister due here today JAKARTA (JP): British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown is expected to arrive here today for a one-day visit. Brown, who is also the chairman of the Group of Seven (G-7) finance ministers and of the European Union's Economic and Finance Council, is expected to call on President Soeharto and meet with Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita and Minister of Finance Fuad Bawazier.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dozens injured in student protests over fuel price rises
Dozens injured in student protests over fuel price rises JAKARTA (JP): Clashes between students and security personnel across the country yesterday again resulted in injuries to dozens of protesters, including one who was shot in Ujungpandang, South Sulawesi, when police fired warning shots at demonstrators. Economics student Arfah Syarif, 24, from the Indonesian Moslem University (UMI) was hit in his right arm and rushed to the '45 Hospital.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
BI's net domestic assets valued at minus Rp 37.70t
BI's net domestic assets valued at minus Rp 37.70t JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's net domestic assets as of May 1 were valued at minus Rp 37.70 trillion, indicating a monetary expansion of Rp 862 billion against the level in the previous week. The central bank said in a statement yesterday that the May 1 level, however, is still lower than the maximum level allowed by the IMF.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Nova Sumatra to operate gas pipeline in Sumatra
Nova Sumatra to operate gas pipeline in Sumatra SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Nova Gas International Ltd., a wholly owned unit of Canada's Nova Corp. has won a contract to operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline currently under construction in Sumatra by Indonesian state gas utility PT Perusahaan Gas Negara. Payment for the two-year contract will be in both local and foreign currency, at Rp 6.2 billion plus US$2.26 million, NGI said in a public statement this week.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bankruptcy Law ushers in new era
Bankruptcy Law ushers in new era JAKARTA (JP): The recently enacted Bankruptcy Law marks a fundamental change in the country's commercial legal system, lawyers said here yesterday. "This is a breakthrough, a new era for creditors since many of them have suffered losses due to debtors who failed to service their debts," Hotman Paris Hutapea of the Makarim & Tiara S. law firm said on the sidelines of a law seminar.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cigarette factories contribute to development efforts
Cigarette factories contribute to development efforts By Tedy Novan, Ahmad Solikhan and Angger Jatiwijaya KUDUS, Central Java (JP): Passing through this town, we get the sensation of entering a large area full of billboards. From the town gates and the street light poles to the town's tower and Masjid Agung, the biggest mosque in town, we see pictures advertising myriad cigarette brands.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Is there any end to student demos?
Is there any end to student demos? Despite President Soeharto giving the green light for initial reforms, demonstrations continue unabated at universities across the country. Political science professor Ryaas Rasyid of the state National Institute of Administration discusses why the students have refused to return to class. Question: Why do students seem to disregard President Soeharto's indication of support for political reform?
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Australia and overcoming the Asian crisis (3)
Indonesia, Australia and overcoming the Asian crisis (3) This is the third of three articles based on former Australian prime minister Paul J. Keating's lecture at the University of New South Wales in March on the impact of the Asian economic crisis on the region in his capacity as visiting professor of public policy. SYDNEY: The current Asian economic crisis has demonstrated how central the trans-Pacific links are but they require careful tending on both sides of the ocean.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
New funds considered no gauge of confidence
New funds considered no gauge of confidence JAKARTA (JP): The injection of funds from outside agencies may help soothe the country's economic hardships but it will take much more to restore badly dented confidence in the country, economists said yesterday. Senior economist I Nyoman Moena said the commitment from the International Monetary Fund, other multilateral agencies and donor countries to disburse loans to Indonesia was no measure of returning confidence.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 5, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 5,000 AHAP Insurance 500 0 0 Alter Abadi 950 -25 806,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 0 56,000 Alumindo Perkasa 300 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 450 0 36,000 Aneka Tambang 1,400 -75 3,688,500 Anwar Sierad 200 -25 6,000 Apac Centertex Corp.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
House to initiate reform through legislative action
House to initiate reform through legislative action JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) made a surprising and rare decision yesterday to initiate reforms through the review of key political, economic and legal legislation. The decision was announced here yesterday immediately after House leaders and leading figures of the four factions met to discuss measures to accommodate growing public appeals for reform.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Doc claims to have cancer beater
Doc claims to have cancer beater PADANG, West Sumatra: An expert on animal nutrition claimed yesterday that he had engineered a traditional West Sumatran food into a potential cancer preventive and cholesterol diluter. Dr. Ir. Made Sugitha of the University of Andalas said the traditional dadih was found to contain the streptococcuslactis and lactobacilus acidophilus bacteria which are effective against cancer and cholesterol. Dadih is made of water buffalo and cow's milk.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Garuda and Pos ink deal
Garuda and Pos ink deal JAKARTA (JP): State-owned postal service company PT Pos Indonesia has agreed to use state-owned airline Garuda Indonesia to transport its postal products at home and overseas. Under the agreement signed in Bandung Monday, the postal company also encouraged its employees and their families to use the airline both for domestic and international trips.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rains washing away the smog
Rains washing away the smog SINGAPORE (Reuters): Southeast Asia's air quality has improved in the last week as rains have doused forest fires across Indonesia, a regional tourism body said yesterday. The ASEAN National Tourism Organizations said skies over Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore had all seen less smoke haze in recent days.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian juniors book 1st wins at world tourney
Indonesian juniors book 1st wins at world tourney JAKARTA (JP): Local boys and girls clinched easy wins on the first day of the Asia/Oceania World Junior qualifying tournament at the Senayan tennis complex yesterday. The girls' team of Angelique Widjaya, Novianti Warsono and Diana Julianto won 3-0 against the Hong Kong duo of Hilary Ng and Hoi Yee Poon. In the boys' team event, Naharudin, Eko Kurniawan and Fandi Suyadi won 2-1 against Hao Lu and Tao Yang from China.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Excessive interest rate
Excessive interest rate Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) increased interest on its loans from 19 percent to 30 percent under the housing loan (KPR) scheme. It has now further increased the rate to 50 percent. This has aggravated its customers' problems in the current economic crisis. It shows BII's arrogance and tyranny in fixing an arbitrary rate.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
INACA raises airfares by 37% after fuel hike
INACA raises airfares by 37% after fuel hike JAKARTA (JP): The government has approved an Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) proposal for a 37 percent increase in airfares, following the steep hike in fuel prices. The association's chairman, Soelarto Hadisoemarto, said yesterday the increase would come into effect tomorrow and would be applied to economy class domestic flights only. Soelarto did not elaborate on the specific rate increases.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Protests in Medan turning brutal: Military
Protests in Medan turning brutal: Military MEDAN (JP): Student demonstrations, which led to riots here Monday night, have become progressively more violent and racial in nature with increased incidents of looting and the burning of private property, a high-ranking military officer said yesterday. "The student actions can no longer be tolerated. We will take stern action against them in line with existing regulations," said Bukit Barisan Military Commander Maj. Gen. Ismed Yuzairi in Medan.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hanoi optimistic on islands' row
Hanoi optimistic on islands' row HANOI (Reuters): Communist Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu said yesterday he believed Vietnam and China could reach a settlement over disputed islands in the South China Sea. Phieu reiterated Vietnam's long-standing sovereignty claim over the Paracel and Spratly islands, but said Hanoi sought to negotiate a solution. He gave no details on possible solutions.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
OPEC basket price rises
OPEC basket price rises LONDON (Reuters): The price of OPEC's basket of seven crudes rose to US$13.62 a barrel on Monday from $13.24 the previous day, the OPEC news agency said quoting the OPEC Secretariat. The basket comprises Algeria's Saharan Blend, Indonesia's Minas, Nigeria's Bonny Light, Saudi Arabia's Arabian Light, Dubai of the UAE, Venezuela's Tia Juana and Mexico's Isthmus.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indriyani accepts delayed bonus
Indriyani accepts delayed bonus JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian weightlifter Sri Indriyani received a delayed 19th SEA Games bonus yesterday. The reward, a house worth Rp 50 million, was symbolically handed over to her by State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Agung Laksono. Sri Indriyani was awarded the bonus from housing developer PT Daksa after her victory in the 46kg division with a total lift of 170kg in last year's SEA Games.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
On East Timor issue
On East Timor issue I thank John Hargreaves for his comments East Timor issue published in The Jakarta Post May 2 on my article (UN statement good deal for RI, April 25). He is correct in asserting that the UN Commission on Human Rights is not the forum to settle the East Timor question. Mr. Hargreaves suggests that the talks to settle the political status of East Timor include the participation of East Timorese. This is not a new idea.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Drivers strike over confusion about new fares
Drivers strike over confusion about new fares JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of Angkot public minivan drivers went on strike yesterday here and in Tangerang, apparently in confusion over the new tariffs they are allowed to charge following the government's decision to increase fuel prices by up to 71 percent. Some of those who refused to work were 40 minivan drivers plying the Ciputat-Lebak Bulus route in South Jakarta.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 5, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 7,750.00 8,500.00 Austrian shilling 1 587.10 703.00 Australian dollar 1 4,853.90 5,422.50 Belgian franc 1 207.50 230.90 Canadian dollar 1 5,288.00 5,875.80 Swiss franc 1 5,114.10 5,689.20 Deutschemark 1 4,266.50 4,781.40 Danish krone 1 1,121.90 1,248.90 French franc 1 1,275.80 1,421.70 Poundsterling 1 12,664.40 14,053.00 Hong Kong dollar 1 970.80...
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Regional soil study workshop opened
Regional soil study workshop opened BOGOR, West Java: RTM Sutamihardja, special assistant to the minister of environment, yesterday opened a regional training workshop on the impacts of global soil changes. Twenty-eight scientists from seven Southeast Asian countries are participating in the 10-day event aimed at understanding the close connection of land-use and ecological changes and green house gas emissions.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rp 1t allocated for labor projects
Rp 1t allocated for labor projects JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower has allocated almost Rp 1 trillion (US$125 million) to employ jobless people in labor intensive programs in all 27 provinces. Minister of Manpower Theo L.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Keep violence at bay
Keep violence at bay Although the deepening of the feeling of popular dissatisfaction that has come in the wake of Monday's fuel price hike was more or less expected, a word of concern is appropriate at this point regarding the turn which developments appear to be taking.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Reforms are allowed
Reforms are allowed Now it is clear: there is nothing wrong with the idea that reforms are a necessity. President Soeharto himself, as stated by Minister of Home Affairs Hartono and Minister of Information Alwi Dahlan in their clarification of the President's earlier remarks, has opened the door to political and economic reforms. The State Policy Guidelines actually already contain a framework for the reforms desired, although in very general terms.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Beauty of mind, not body, begets appeal
Beauty of mind, not body, begets appeal By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Many women would likely reject the idea that today's woman is incapable of handling everything alone. But the director of the Indonesian franchisee of The Body Shop, Suzy Hutomo, psychologist Niniek L. Karim and editor of Aura women's tabloid Arswendo Atmowiloto beg to differ. In a seminar last week, each conveyed that women, like all people, need help in meeting the different demands of life.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
PT PLN to lose $287m despite rate increase
PT PLN to lose $287m despite rate increase JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PLN projects a loss of Rp 2.3 trillion (US$287 million) this year despite the huge increase in electricity tariffs, the company said yesterday. Company president Djiteng Marsudi said the new government-set rate was projected to increase PLN's revenues to Rp 20.8 trillion this year, from Rp 11.13 trillion last year. But these could only cover 90.13 percent of the company's production costs, he added.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI women still facing discrimination: Scholars
RI women still facing discrimination: Scholars JAKARTA (JP): Female scholars charged yesterday that Indonesian law is still largely biased toward men and that 14 years after the country ratified the United Nations convention on women, gender discrimination is still prevalent. Speaking at a seminar at Atma Jaya Catholic University on legal efforts to address discrimination against women, the scholars said the problems were hampering the progress of women in the country.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
IMF approves $1b credit for Indonesia
IMF approves $1b credit for Indonesia WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The International Monetary Fund approved Monday a US$1 billion credit to Indonesia, thereby opening the door to the release of $7 billion more in lending and bilateral aid and trade financing, a top fund official said.
Wed, 06 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 Teen Drama: Nyanyian Hati 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: Wawan Mencari Kampus 8:05 Literature Program: Dunia Buku 8:30 News: Laporan Peristiwa 9:00 World News 9:35 TV Drama: Legenda 10:30 Late News 10:40 TV...
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI confident ahead of Thomas, Uber Cups
RI confident ahead of Thomas, Uber Cups JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian teams are convinced they are ready to retain the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton championships in Hong Kong from May 15 to May 24. Barcelona Olympics gold medalist Susi Susanti, the women's first single player, said that this year the team's preparation were better and more solid than ever before. "The five-month preparations were sufficient training and included physical, technical and mental preparation", Susi said.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Three top forestry officials replaced
Three top forestry officials replaced JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Sumahadi has replaced three of the seven officials in the ministry's top echelon. Sumahadi installed yesterday Soebagjo Hadisepoetro as director general of inventory and forest land use, the position he vacated after being appointed minister in March. The newly appointed director generals include Harsono and Harnanto H. Martosiswojo, all career officials in the ministry.
Wed, 06 May 1998, 00:00 WIB
Most people against sticker system: Poll
Most people against sticker system: Poll JAKARTA (JP): A poll held by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) last week on the city administration's plan to implement the traffic sticker system showed that the vast majority of people opposed it. YLKI deputy director Agus Pambagio told reporters yesterday that the poll's results showed that 89.98 percent, or 960 out of 1,068 surveyed respondents, objected to the plan because it would only burden them further.