Archive: 2 July 1998
56 articles found
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Political infighting' behind rupiah's fall
'Political infighting' behind rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin blamed yesterday politicians' maneuvering for causing the rupiah's continuing plunge against the U.S. dollar. He called on politicians to refrain from acting or commenting in ways which would only create a jittery environment and prevent the government from working to salvage the damaged economy without any political disruptions.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
A more flexible IMF
A more flexible IMF The International Monetary Fund appears to have finally recognized the folly of its earlier attempts to impose a one-size-fits-all program on the very different problems faced by Asian economies. The immediate effect is to clear one obstacle from Indonesia's road towards recovery. The fund's third revised agreement with Jakarta marks a radical departure from its usual approach of pressing nothing but austerity upon client governments.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cronyism not a factor in new MPR appointments: Akbar
Cronyism not a factor in new MPR appointments: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung dismissed speculation that the selection of 41 new members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), most of whom were sworn in yesterday, was based on their close relationship with President B.J. Habibie. The appointments were based on their backgrounds, professions and organizations, Akbar said yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Workers' shooting with rubber bullets deplored
Workers' shooting with rubber bullets deplored JAKARTA (JP): Experts deplored yesterday soldiers use of rubber bullets to handle a workers' protest at steel manufacturer PT Gunung Garuda in Bekasi, where dozens of protesters were injured. Speaking after attending a ceremony commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the National Police, Maj. Gen.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
SingTel cuts rates by 20%
SingTel cuts rates by 20% SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore Telecom said yesterday it was reducing its International Direct Dialing (IDD) rates to seven countries by up to 20 percent. These apply to IDD calls to France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, South Korea and Thailand from August, it said in a statement. Rates for Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD) calls to Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia would be lowered by as much as 12 percent.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Towards more efficient fuel use
Towards more efficient fuel use By Otto Soemarwoto JAKARTA (JP): Fuel has been heavily subsidized by the government. Before the recent price hikes the subsidies amounted to Rp 27.54 trillion consisting of Rp 16.17 trillion for oil and Rp 11.37 trillion for electricity. In accordance with the IMF agreements the subsidies must be gradually abolished. Consequently, the prices of fuel and electricity were increased.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dian taxi driver found dead in his cab
Dian taxi driver found dead in his cab JAKARTA (JP): A 28-year-old taxi driver from PT Dian Taxi was found dead between the front seats of his cab, parked on Jl. Perjuangan Raya in West Jakarta Tuesday midnight, police said yesterday. City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang told reporters that the body of Suryanto had a strangulation mark on his neck and injuries were found on the head. The dead body was spotted at about 11.55 p.m.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Crisis forces city to 'sacrifice' its environmental programs
Crisis forces city to 'sacrifice' its environmental programs By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): More pollution. That's the first thing that comes to mind after learning that the city plans to suspend its environmental programs due to its limited budget. The city used to have a regreening program, a Blue Sky program -- which addressed air pollution -- and a clean river program.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Annan concerned over violence in East Timor
Annan concerned over violence in East Timor UNITED NATIONS (Reuters): United Nations (UN) Secretary- General Kofi Annan expressed concern on Tuesday at recent violence in East Timor and called on the Indonesian authorities and community leaders to help ease tensions. "The secretary-general is concerned by recent violent incidents in East Timor which have resulted in the death of innocent civilians," a statement issued through a UN spokesman said.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Collusion practice at mayoralty investigated
Collusion practice at mayoralty investigated JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta's inspectorate office is currently investigating a report on collusion, corruption, cronyism and nepotism allegedly exercised by some officials in the mayoralty, an official said. Central Jakarta Mayor Andi Subur said on Tuesday the investigation started last Friday after receiving a report from a group of people calling themselves the Anti KKN (collusion, corruption and nepotism) Communication Forum in Jakarta.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Child prostitution in higher demand
Child prostitution in higher demand YOGYAKARTA: A survey here has found that the demand for child prostitutes, girls under 18 years of age, is on the rise this year. Researcher Koentjoro of Gadjah Mada University's Center for Population Studies (PPK) said yesterday there were already eight procurers operating here. They charge their customers at least Rp 75,000 (US$5) for a "short time", more for younger prostitutes, he said.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 12:15 p.m. World Cup Soccer (rerun) 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Environment: Pengelolaan Lingkungan Pantai 3:30 Science Film: Ticket to Adventure 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: Man From Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:35 Comedy: Sawung Galing 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Comedy: Sawung...
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
My experience with a PIN
My experience with a PIN I applied for a savings account at Bank Dagang Negara (BDN) in the Manggala Wanabhakti building, Central Jakarta, on May 28. This account, called BDNPAS, comes with an ATM card, and I was told that the card would be ready within about 10 days. When I returned to the bank on June 11, I was informed that the card was not ready. Eleven days later, I called the bank and they said I could then get the card. On the following day, June 23, I came to the bank.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
A lingering concern
A lingering concern Almost three weeks have passed since some of the most ugly rioting in the city's history rocked Jakarta. Yet, though a semblance of normalcy has since descended, most of the city's citizenry will find it difficult to say that the dust of those two days of violence has settled. Many of the scars which the violence, the looting and the burning have left on the city are just too ugly to be easily forgotten.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
PPP scrutinizing 'corrupt' officials
PPP scrutinizing 'corrupt' officials JAKARTA (JP): The City Council's United Development Party (PPP) faction is currently collecting data and information to prove allegations of corruption perpetrated by 15 city administration officials, a faction member said yesterday. Ali Imran Husein, one of the faction's deputy leaders, said the 15 officials had allegedly taken advantage of their positions for their own profit. Ali refused to disclose the names and positions of the officials.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Changes in the Assembly
Changes in the Assembly A month after his installation as President, B.J. Habibie continues to display agility in his actions. No sooner has the House of Representatives asked the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to convene for a special session than he started flushing the assembly of members who are considered to be involved in collusive or nepotistic practices, whether through ties of kinship or friendship. By Presidential Decree No.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Akbar defends his plan to hold Golkar meeting
Akbar defends his plan to hold Golkar meeting JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung has defended his decision to call for a meeting of Golkar's three main components last Monday, which was canceled at the last minute by former president Soeharto. "The planning of the meeting followed proper procedures," Akbar told reporters yesterday, indicating another apparent rift in the top leadership of the dominant political organization.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil prices higher on RI uncertainty
Palm oil prices higher on RI uncertainty LONDON (Reuters): Palm oil prices were sharply higher at midday on the European vegetable oil market on growing concerns over the situation in Indonesia. The Indonesian government is expected to take action soon to bring the palm oil price under control following a surge in exports during June which has led to a critical shortage for the local cooking oil market.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Van accident kills three
Van accident kills three MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Three people were killed and seven others were rescued when a van veered off the road and plunged into a three-meter deep lake in Rarawa village, Gunung Timang subdistrict, some 75 kilometers south of here Tuesday. Two of the victims who died were identified as Kusuma Wardani, 9, and Aulia, 5, daughters of the head of Montalat district, Aswadianor, who survived the accident. The other victim has yet to be identified.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Glodok raised walkway to be demolished
Glodok raised walkway to be demolished JAKARTA (JP): The Glodok elevated walkway, once home to dozens of shops above Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl. Hayam Wuruk in West Jakarta, will be demolished later this month as it was seriously damaged when burned during the May 13 to May 15 riots, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Fire guts Serpong market
Fire guts Serpong market TANGERANG (JP): At least 72 stalls in the Serpong traditional market were gutted in a fire on Tuesday night. No fatalities have been reported so far. One of the traders, Muhidin, said the fire was first spotted in a stall owned by Ayong at around 8:30 pm. "It was possibly caused by an electrical short circuit," he said. The fire spread quickly to other stalls. It took dozens of firemen using 13 fire engines until 3 a.m. the following morning to extinguish the blaze.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina drops refinery deal with PT Humpuss
Pertamina drops refinery deal with PT Humpuss JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has dropped a plan to cooperate with PT Humpuss, owned by two of former president Soeharto's sons, to jointly operate its petrochemical refinery in South Sumatra. Speaking at a hearing yesterday at the House of Representatives, Pertamina president Soegianto said the joint operation plan had been dropped to safeguard the state oil and gas company's interests.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Estrada dealt setback on first day in office
Estrada dealt setback on first day in office SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Agencies): A Philippine court dealt President Joseph Estrada a setback on his first full day in office yesterday by stopping his attempt to oust a political foe as head of a major industrial estate. Estrada had ordered the removal of Richard Gordon as chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) but a defiant Gordon went to court to challenge his dismissal.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Applications for passports double, new forms scarce
Applications for passports double, new forms scarce JAKARTA (JP): The number of passports issued in Greater Jakarta last month doubled to 34,302 from 15,215 in May, leaving many immigration offices short of new passports to issue and forcing their employees to work overtime, an official said yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Staff salaries robbed from school
Staff salaries robbed from school JAKARTA (JP): Two employees of a state senior high school reported that they had been robbed by two men on a motorcycle who were armed with a one metre long samurai sword. The robbers stopped the Kijang van in which Erwin, 35, and Sumidi, 34, were traveling, threatened them with the traditional Japanese weapon, then grabbed a bag containing Rp 34 million, Central Jakarta Police were told yesterday. According to the two employees of SMU 68 on Jl.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Exhibition * Poster Exhibition: World Cup '98, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., until July 13. Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Dewata Band, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., X-Men Band, Sunday 9 p.m. to 1:30 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.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on July 1, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Shoe maker killed in clash
Shoe maker killed in clash JAKARTA (JP): A 25-year-old shoe maker who was stabbed in the neck during a clash in Bekasi on Tuesday died in the intensive care unit of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital yesterday. According to his brothers, Edy Elong of Jl. Cipendawa in Bojong Menteng subdistrict, East Bekasi, was injured during a revenge attack on a group of four youths on Jl. Raya Narogong.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI banking reform good opportunity for investors
RI banking reform good opportunity for investors SINGAPORE (Reuters): Bank reform consultant Howard Silverfarb has a theory about business opportunities -- "When things go bad, that's the place to go." In the past three weeks he has sold his antique collection, bed linen, air conditioners, all but the kitchen sink, so he can head to where things are really bad -- Indonesia.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
New best friends Clinton, Jiang rattle the region
New best friends Clinton, Jiang rattle the region By John Gittings HONG KONG: The energy and speed with which Bill Clinton and Jiang Zemin clinched their romance in Beijing has raised a confusion of well publicized hopes and less articulate fears. A summit which had seemed to falter before it began was hailed by the participants as an instant success.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
New hotel chain
New hotel chain JP/alx Hotel chain Raddin Hotels and Resort has taken over the management of Park Royal Ancol Jakarta and Park Royal Bali from the international hotel chain Southern Pacific. Publicly listed PT Jakarta Setiabudi Property (JSP), the hotel owner, said yesterday that the two hotels were now called Raddin Ancol Jakarta and Raddin Sanur, respectively.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asia, Europe stocks soar on yen rise
Asia, Europe stocks soar on yen rise TOKYO (Agencies): The Tokyo Stock Exchange's main index soared to its highest close in almost three months in heavy trading yesterday, boosted by a report that Japan will cut taxes to bolster the economy. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average jumped 532.62 points, or 3.36 percent, closing at 16,362.89 - its highest since April 10. The benchmark average now has climbed for six sessions, gaining almost 9 percent.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Late dollar rally hits SE Asian currencies
Late dollar rally hits SE Asian currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A late U.S. dollar rally against the yen stripped Southeast Asian currencies of most of their gains made during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. After climbing steadily throughout the day in parallel with the Japanese currency, the ringgit, the Singapore dollar and the baht were all sold off sharply in response to the yen's afternoon fall, leaving only the Singapore dollar higher on the day.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 1, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 450 0 0 AHAP Insurance 575 0 0 Alter Abadi 500 25 128,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 0 60,000 Alumindo Perkasa 200 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 200 50 135,500 Aneka Tambang 1,575 75 6,126,500 Anwar Sierad 150 25 247,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah stagnant, stocks surge on foreign buying
Rupiah stagnant, stocks surge on foreign buying JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained stagnant while share prices continued to make gains yesterday over an unexpected incursion of buying orders from foreign investors, dealers and stockbrokers said. They said the combination of the Frankfurt corporate debt agreement which came into affect yesterday with a recovery in the Japanese yen had also given the market much needed relief from weeks of battering.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Government provides rice at Rp 1,000/kg for the poor
Government provides rice at Rp 1,000/kg for the poor JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday a crash program to help poor people most vulnerable to food shortages, by selling them rice at a third of the going price. Under the program, the government will provide medium-quality rice at Rp 1,000 per kilogram to 7.35 million families whose earnings are insufficient to bring them out of poverty. A.M.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Road fatalities on the rise
Road fatalities on the rise BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh Police chief Col. Mohammad Rodja said 161 people had died in traffic accidents in the province in the first five months of this year. "The number of deaths from traffic accidents in the province of 3.9 million people has gone up by about 23 percent compared to the same period last year which only saw 124 deaths," he said as quoted by Antara here yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet discusses bill on street protests
Cabinet discusses bill on street protests JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto presented President B.J. Habibie a bill on freedom of expression which includes guidelines for holding street protests at yesterday's cabinet meeting. Minister of Information Lt. Gen. Muhammad Yunus said the bill, to be submitted soon to the House of Representatives, was urgently needed because the country does not yet have a comprehensive law on street demonstrations.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sayidiman suggests special law enforcement ministry
Sayidiman suggests special law enforcement ministry JAKARTA (JP): Military observer Lt. Gen. (ret) Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo suggested here yesterday that the National Police be separated from the Armed Forces and unified with the Attorney General's office under a new department called the Ministry of Law Enforcement.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI coffee slowly reaching Asian market
RI coffee slowly reaching Asian market SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesian coffee beans have started to reach the market slowly with stable offers, but the shortage of containers could worsen when the main bulk of the crop arrives later this month, traders said yesterday. In Vietnam, the other main supplier in Asia, there were only scattered offers as the harvest there moves to an end, they said. "There have been some small lots of businesses in Indonesia. A few thousand tons.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto probe not an investigation
Soeharto probe not an investigation JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Lt. Gen. Muhammad Ghalib insisted yesterday that his office was not conducting an "investigation" into the wealth of former president Soeharto, but was merely "examining" it. "We are still in a preliminary examination stage and we have not instigated any investigation," Ghalib asserted, adding that the examination was only focusing on the foundations chaired by Soeharto.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua (Phone: 0361 771234): - Pasar Senggol at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Legong Dance, Saturday, Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, Balinese Dance Parade, Monday, Genjekan Dance, Tuesday, Jegog Dance, Wednesday, Ramayana Dance, Thursday, Janger Dance, Friday. * Bali Padma Hotel, Legian (Phone: 0361 752111): - Pool Side: Batak Singers, Sunday, Wednesday. - Balinese Open Theater: Kecak Dance, Monday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
No more funds for scout program
No more funds for scout program JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Directorate General of Customs and Excise Martiono Hadianto said yesterday that his office would no longer use receipts from cigarette excise to help the country's scout movement. The use of cigarette excise to fund scout activities as required by former president Soeharto had been effectively stopped since his resignation in May.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Surakarta tourism ravaged by riots
Surakarta tourism ravaged by riots SURAKARTA, Central Java: The tourism industry is facing imminent collapse in this traditional town because foreign tourist arrivals over the past month have numbered in the mere dozen. Since widespread riots hit many parts of the country, including Surakarta, and focused international attention on the political turmoil and unrest which are gripping Indonesia, tourists have stopped coming to Central Java's second largest town.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian crude prices fall
Indonesian crude prices fall TOKYO (Dow Jones): Unofficial prices for Indonesian crude grades have fallen, putting June prices below May levels, according to industry calculations released late Tuesday. For most grades, price declines ranged from US$0.66 to $1.19 a barrel. Indonesia's state-owned oil company, Pertamina, has yet to approve the calculations as official Indonesian Crude Price figures.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
'RRI' staff demonstrate
'RRI' staff demonstrate PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Hundreds of employees of the local state-owned RRI radio station yesterday held a rally in front of their office to demand the resignation of local station chief Yon Maryono. They claimed the uncompromising station chief was authoritarian in managing the station and was also heavily involved in collusion and corruption. Yon refused to hold a dialog with his employees yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Reform leaders must unite: Emil
Reform leaders must unite: Emil JAKARTA (JP): Economist Emil Salim, one of the leading figures of the reform movement, has called on public figures who support reform to put aside their differences and unite in pushing for political change. Unity would give them greater bargaining power in any negotiations with the present government, Emil said in a discussion on national political reconciliation yesterday.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
BI's claim on IBRA down to Rp 132.34t
BI's claim on IBRA down to Rp 132.34t JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's claim on the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) slightly declined to Rp 132.34 trillion (about US$9.45 billion) on June 26 from Rp 133.28 trillion on June 19, the central bank said in a weekly report. BI said that the decline was because banks under the supervision of IBRA had settled part of their liquidity credit injected by the central bank.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
JSX suspends Semen Gresik and four others
JSX suspends Semen Gresik and four others JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) said yesterday it had suspended trading in state-controlled cement company PT Semen Gresik until it selected a strategic partner. The JSX also said it had suspended trading on PT Alumindo Perkasa, PT Modern Bank, PT Bank Umum Nasional (BUN) and PT Bank Surya for not submitting their 1997 financial reports.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to order its oil contractors to cut production
Pertamina to order its oil contractors to cut production JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said it will order its oil contractors to cut production by an average of 3,000 barrels per day (bpd) each to honor Indonesia's latest commitment to cut production by 30,000 bpd. Gatot Wiroyudo, chief of Pertamina's directorate for foreign contractors, said the production cut would affect only those which produce more than 20,000 bpd operating old oil wells.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ford, Mazda launch new pickup
Ford, Mazda launch new pickup BANGKOK (DPA): Automobile giants Ford and Mazda yesterday launched separate brand pickups from their US$470 million joint venture factory on Thailand's east coast, company sources said. The launch, which was presided over by Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai and the U.S. and Japanese ambassadors, comes at a time when Thailand is sinking into deep recession and automobile sales have plummeted.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Press entering dark tunnel: Industry executive
Press entering dark tunnel: Industry executive JAKARTA (JP): Skyrocketing prices of newsprint and the continuing plunge of the rupiah are hurtling the press industry into a dark tunnel with no clear light at the end of it, according to an industry executive. S. Leo Batubara, secretary-general of the Association of Newspaper Publishers (SPS), told The Jakarta Post yesterday that most print media were operating on a subsistence management level with the mere aim of surviving the monetary crisis.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Cyber-shopping' era comes to Indonesia
'Cyber-shopping' era comes to Indonesia By Hanny Agustine JAKARTA (JP): The letter "e" in information technology terminology nowadays means a lot. After e-mail, or electronic mail, we now find e-commerce, e-shopping, e-business, e-training and e-university. The keyword is electronic, i.e. using the Internet to supply products and services. The Internet population is growing steadily. Globally, the fastest-growing use of the Internet is buying and selling in cyberspace.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Officers under investigation
Officers under investigation YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police chief Lt. Col. Bani Siswono admitted yesterday that two of his subordinates were currently under investigation for allegedly shooting at students here in May using live bullets. "We are investigating two police officers, one a chief sergeant and another a second lieutenant," he said.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Political concerns push up demand for life insurance
Political concerns push up demand for life insurance JAKARTA (JP): The demand for life insurance significantly increased during the last two months as people feel more insecure about their future, an insurer said yesterday. David W. Cottrell, the president of joint venture life insurance PT Asuransi Jiwa Bumiputera John Hancock said unrest, riots and anti-government demonstrations in the past several months, combined with the country's economic crisis, caused financial and political uncertainty.
Thu, 02 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Body of teenage girl identified
Body of teenage girl identified JAKARTA (JP): A teenage girl who was found dead on Jl. Pegangsaan II in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, has been identified as Layla Juliawati, an 11-year-old Chinese-Indonesian girl. Parents and relatives of the murdered girl collected her body for cremation from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital yesterday. None of the family were willing to talk to journalists, but hospital staff revealed that Layla's parents live on Jl. Kerajinan in Taman Sari, West Jakarta.