Archive: 27 July 1998
60 articles found
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asia long on disasters, short on insurance
Asia long on disasters, short on insurance SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia has huge exposure to natural catastrophes ranging from tidal waves to earthquakes but little in the way of insurance to cover the damage, industry executives say. In Papua New Guinea, for example, while thousands lie dead or injured in the devastation of villages wiped out by walls of water some 30 feet (10 metres) high, most survivors are unlikely to have had any insurance which could help them rebuild their shattered lives.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Expatriates' gift
Expatriates' gift This is really a burdensome moment for Indonesia to sustain the tragedy of this monetary crisis. As an ordinary individual, I feel that the negligence of the government and all people in the past has created this economic disaster, which has affected virtually all aspects of life. Industrialists, entrepreneurs, conglomerates as well as businesspeople have honestly and/or deliberately accumulated wealth.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Obuchi says only a politician can be finance chief
Obuchi says only a politician can be finance chief TOKYO (Reuters): New Japanese leader Keizo Obuchi ruled out yesterday anyone except a politician as his finance minister, keeping the world guessing about the key appointment of his cabinet. Describing the choice of finance minister as possibly more important than his own selection as prime minister, Obuchi vowed to appoint an "Economic Rebirth Cabinet" that would turn Japan again into a "rich and virtuous nation".
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Hello, I haf loft my teef'
'Hello, I haf loft my teef' JAKARTA (JP): A woman who lost three false teeth in a Blue Bird taxi whilst drunk last week can once again smile with confidence after the missing ivory pegs were returned to her. She called the taxi's customer relations center the morning after the accident and asked for help to find the teeth that popped out of her mouth during a trip from a hotel to her residence.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Questions about amnesty
Questions about amnesty As the government releases 50 more political prisoners, the freed activists will leave behind not only the rest of the convicts but also a question about why the authorities have applied unaccustomed criteria in granting clemency. The government's action, which falls under the principle of a general amnesty, appears to have been made using standards unfamiliar and not popular in international circles.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil prices off lows on European market
Palm oil prices off lows on European market LONDON (Reuters): Palm oil prices appeared to have leveled out at the close of the week on the European vegetable oil market Friday, traders said. Sellers were off the lows for the day, but the upturn was based on sentiment as nothing fundamental had changed. "The market has dropped US$25 to $30 in the last few days so is due for rally," said one trader.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dossier ready in mutilation case
Dossier ready in mutilation case JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Police will submit the dossier of Air Force First Sgt. Uki Wardana, 24, who has confessed to murdering his girlfriend and dismembering her body last month, to military prosecutors next week, an official said Saturday. Uki will be tried by a military tribunal, Jakarta Military Police Commander Col. Hendardji said after attending a parade by Jakarta security forces Saturday. "The trial will be opened to public. Why?
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Focusing on Javanese village life
Focusing on Javanese village life Mata Air Bulan (Spring of the moon); By Sindhunata; Kanisius, Yogyakarta, 1998; 216 pp.; Rp 18,000 YOGYAKARTA (JP): In Indonesian culture, villages -- particularly those in Java -- assume a central position. Rural areas have often been made an object of study by local and foreign researchers, not because most Indonesians live in villages but, rather, because of the unique characteristics of rural communities here.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Obuchi gives assurances on Japanese economy
Obuchi gives assurances on Japanese economy MANILA (AP): Japan's prime minister-in-waiting, Keizo Obuchi, gave repeated assurances in meetings yesterday with the United States and Asian countries that he would act decisively to revitalize its economy. "I can and I will act. I will act promptly," a senior U.S. official quoted Obuchi as telling U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shortly after both arrived for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by Agung Kurniawan at Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Aug. 10. * Arts Exhibition by I Made Wianta and Andreas Straub, at the Regent Jakarta, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta (Phone: 2523456), until July 31. * Painting Exhibition: Kriyono's Cynorure by Kriyono, at Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Solution to dispute sought
Solution to dispute sought SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore and Malaysia have agreed on the need to settle differences over immigration logistics at a new railway station by Aug. 1, officials in both countries said at the weekend. The railway dispute is one of several issues which have marred relations between the two neighbors in recent weeks.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jittery Southeast Asia looks outside for help
Jittery Southeast Asia looks outside for help By Ruth Youngblood MANILA (DPA): Anxious Southeast Asian foreign ministers are cautiously counting on Japan's new leader to revitalize bleeding neighbors while the United States is exhorted to cough up more funds to replenish the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Food packages for the poor
Food packages for the poor TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Regency office is planning to distribute 6,000 staple food packages to families in 11 districts to mark the country's Independence Day on Aug. 17. Regent Agus Djunara said over the weekend that the packages of rice, cooking oil,instant noodles and sugar would be distributed in Rajeg, Legok, Mauk, Sepatan, Kronjo, Kresek, Pakuhaji, Kosambi, Tigaraksa, Balaraja and Teluknaga.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian rubber producers call for immediate meeting
SE Asian rubber producers call for immediate meeting PHUKET, Thailand (Dow Jones): Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to call for an immediate meeting of the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) to discuss issues related to rubber producing countries' stand on the International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO), Thai and Malaysian senior agriculture officials said Saturday. The ANRPC meeting will be held in "mid August" in Bangkok, the officials said.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
S'pore says RI recovery long way off
S'pore says RI recovery long way off SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore's deputy prime minister expects neighboring Indonesia to face a long, hard recovery from its worst economic crisis in decades, according to a magazine interview published in The Sunday Times newspaper.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
How to find the information you need with 'Alta Vista'
How to find the information you need with 'Alta Vista' By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): A reader from Malang, East Java, once sent me an E-mail asking if I happened to know any software programs that her daughter could use to design dresses. Unfortunately, I knew close to nothing about this type of software, except that it existed. But luckily we had the Internet. The lady from Malang was already on the Net because she had her own E-mail address.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia ventures S. Africa
Malaysia ventures S. Africa JOHANNESBURG (AP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki Saturday launched a bank project that will fund black-owned businesses and facilitate trade between South Africa and Southeast Asia. The Southern Bank of Africa, capitalized at US$16.1 million, is a joint project of the Malaysian Killinghall Berhard and a local black empowerment group, the National Empowerment Trust Investment Fund.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Reform movement must be restarted, say observers
Reform movement must be restarted, say observers JAKARTA (JP): Observers have expressed concern that the campaign for reform has stagnated and are calling on people to take a break from their routines in order to once again set the wheels of democratization in motion.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
18 injured in bus accident
18 injured in bus accident JAKARTA (JP): An intercity bus plunged into a rice field along the Cikampek toll road, east of here, yesterday after one of its tires burst, injuring 18 passengers, four critically. "Apparently the speeding 'Warga Baru' bus, which plied the Subang-Kampung Rambutan route, lost control and swung to the other side of the road before falling into the paddy field," said an officer of Jasa Marga's Cikampek Toll Road Communication Center who asked for anonymity.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indian rice traders eye Indonesia to boost sales
Indian rice traders eye Indonesia to boost sales NEW DELHI (Reuters): Indian rice traders said yesterday they hoped to sell large quantities of rice to Indonesia after reports the country's actual crop shortfall will outstrip the government's estimate. Reports said Indonesia's rice shortage could be up to 10 million tons this year -- more than triple the government's shortfall estimate of 3.1 million tons.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Two Cameroon nationals arrested for swindle
Two Cameroon nationals arrested for swindle JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police detectives arrested two Cameroon nationals Friday night at the Dai-Ichi Hotel in Central Jakarta for allegedly swindling a local of US$4,000. The head of the Central Jakarta Police detective unit, Capt. Budiono S., said Saturday that Ekango Samuel, 33, and Michael Yenju, 23, had fooled South Jakartan Gembong TS by telling him they could duplicate greenbacks up to 10 times in a matter of seconds.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Former VP did not get house from government
Former VP did not get house from government GUNUNG KIDUL, Yogyakarta (JP): The traditional monarch of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, has confirmed that his father, former vice president Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, did not receive a house from the government. The sultan said the government in fact took back his father's official residence on Jl. Prapatan, Central Jakarta, soon after he died in October 1988.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Security forces braced for possible violence
Security forces braced for possible violence JAKARTA (JP): Ten thousand of the city's security forces paraded Saturday in an attempt to assure the public they are ready to handle any disturbances. Led by Jakarta Police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman, the display at the Senayan East Parking Lot in Central Jakarta included members of the police, military and marines' elite units. Intelligence and military police officers were also present.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
July 27 commemorative rally centered on Megawati's house
July 27 commemorative rally centered on Megawati's house JAKARTA (JP): The Megawati Soekarnoputri camp in the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has said it is determined to hold a peaceful and orderly commemoration of the second anniversary of the takeover of their headquarters at Megawati's house in South Jakarta today. PDI Secretary-General Alexander Litaay expects around 5,000 people to gather at Megawati's house in Kebagusan Baru today.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's mansion fund
Soeharto's mansion fund Has Mr. Soeharto no shame? Disgraced, ousted former president Soeharto has asked that as a former president he be given a cash allowance of Rp 26.5 billion in lieu of housing for his needs. According to reports, he prefers cash to a house because he already has a house and does not actually need a physical place of residence. Under the circumstances, this request is remarkable enough, but what is even more incredible is that President B.J.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Wonosobo residents rely heavily on tobacco farming
Wonosobo residents rely heavily on tobacco farming Text and pictures by Ati Nurbaiti WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): With August approaching a fervent hope is spreading among tobacco growers in villages across Wonosobo. If the harvest is good this year a daughter could be married off and another child sent to school. The long drought last year brought too much sun. A proportion of the harvest was sold for Rp 5,000 (35 U.S. cents) per kilogram but much of it fetched only Rp 3,000 or lower.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
HK citizens angered by prosecution of RI Chinese
HK citizens angered by prosecution of RI Chinese HONG KONG (AP): More than 1,000 protesters marched to the Indonesian consulate in Hong Kong yesterday to demand the apprehension of looters in Indonesia and protection of the ethnic Chinese. The demonstrators called on the government in Jakarta to stop human rights abuses and sexual assaults targeting ethnic Chinese, who often are scapegoats in Indonesia in times of unrest. Marchers carried banners saying, "Protect human rights.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
An invisible hand at work
An invisible hand at work Every day disclosures about the Army's special force's (Kopassus) involvement in the abduction of political activists bring forth new surprises. That a special combat unit such as Kopassus should involve itself in political and intelligence activities seems astonishing enough to the public. And why should a Kopassus base have a detention cell for the purpose of interrogating and keeping dozens of activists?
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Street children protest being stereotyped
Street children protest being stereotyped JAKARTA (JP): Newspaper boy Syamsul wanted to set the record straight on what street children are actually like for an event devoted to highlighting their creativity. To do so, he borrowed lines from the original theme song for the popular television series Si Doel Anak Sekolahan, replacing the common slurs against native Jakartans with public misconceptions of street children.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Small businesses face bankruptcy as crisis worsens
Small businesses face bankruptcy as crisis worsens JAKARTA (JP): Many cash-strapped small and medium-scale businesses may soon halt operation as the economic turmoil is worsening, an official of the Industry and Trade Ministry has said. The head of the Small Industry Development Division in the ministry, Atih Surjati Herman, said Friday the small companies' cashflows have mostly dried up as they could no longer afford to borrow from banks.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Yogya safe from Merapi eruption
Yogya safe from Merapi eruption Situated almost in the center of the island of Java, Mt. Merapi erupted again on July 11 and July 19. Hot clouds known as pyroclastic flows slid down the western slopes of Merapi to a distance of six kilometers from its crater. This area is unpopulated and, therefore, Merapi's eruption this time has not affected any villages.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Moslem group joins glut of new parties
Moslem group joins glut of new parties JAKARTA (JP): Another new political party, the Crescent Star Party, or Partai Bulan Bintang, joined the country's plethora of new political parties when it was launched here yesterday. Chaired by University of Indonesia constitutional law expert Yusril Ihza Mahendra, the party -- which took its name from the symbol of Islam -- proclaimed itself ready to fight for seats in the general election scheduled for May next year.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Robbie's casino closes
Robbie's casino closes SYDNEY (DPA): The Christmas Island casino became the latest victim of the Asian regional economic downturn Saturday when Australian authorities moved to close it down after its operator missed a deadline for debt repayment.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN told to take 'medicine' for crisis
ASEAN told to take 'medicine' for crisis MANILA (Agencies): U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright warned Southeast Asian nations yesterday the protracted financial turmoil spilling over into other economies will only worsen if the bitter but necessary "medicine" is refused. Albright, who arrived in Manila to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum, said the economic havoc will top the agenda during the conference devoted to regional security concerns today.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP eyes euro bond float
RP eyes euro bond float MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines is planning to float US$250 million to $750 million in bonds denominated in the new euro currency, Finance Secretary Edgardo Espiritu said yesterday. "I'm more inclined (towards) the euro money. It's better to consider other currencies. We're already heavy (in exposure) in terms of the U.S. dollar," Espiritu said. Espiritu told reporters he was initially looking at a float with a five-year maturity. "A 10-year bond float is too long.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
ASEM fund is up and running
ASEM fund is up and running BRUSSELS (DPA): The World Bank said Friday it had approved a first batch of projects to be financed by the US$45 million Asia- Europe Trust Fund set up by the two regions' leaders in April. Bank officials said money from the "ASEM" Trust Fund would be initially used to provide "high-quality and urgent expertise" to governments in Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Mount Merapi gushes hope for local farmers' prosperity
Mount Merapi gushes hope for local farmers' prosperity By Haryoso MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): For the thousands of farmers who live on the slopes of Mount Merapi, the burning lava and deadly rain of hot ash pouring out of the volcano are a sign of coming prosperity rather than a threat. They believe the most imminent danger is the worsening food shortage. Prices have soared fourfold over the past year and the locals have turned to cassava and corn because rice is unaffordably expensive.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
EU may impose dumping duties on RI cotton
EU may impose dumping duties on RI cotton BRUSSELS (Reuters): The European Union's executive body is likely next week to propose definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of unbleached cotton from five countries while sparing Turkey, EU sources said on Friday. The proposal, expected to be discussed by the Commission at its Wednesday meeting, would seek definitive anti-dumping duties against China, Egypt, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Development strategy must broaden its aims: Experts
Development strategy must broaden its aims: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Observers have welcomed the government's decision to focus on bringing an end to the economic crisis, but said that policies to improve the nation's mentality also needed to be included in its development strategies.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices to remain under pressure this week
Stock prices to remain under pressure this week JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are likely to remain flat this week as most investors are awaiting the outcome of Indonesia's donors' meeting in Paris this week, securities analysts and brokers said.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Capital inflow to RI jumps
Capital inflow to RI jumps SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesian officials said the country had seen a jump in foreign capital, following a looser investment policy that was put in place in late May, Singapore's Sunday Times newspaper reported. Since then, US$3.2 billion worth of investment commitments had been approved, it reported Asril Noer, secretary-general of Indonesia's Ministry of Investment as saying. The new inflows went into export-oriented sectors such as chemicals and agro-business.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Underground railway project receives mixed reactions
Underground railway project receives mixed reactions JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese firm's announcement of its intention to start construction on a 14.5 kilometer underground railway project next year has drawn differing reactions from an environmentalist and urban expert.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Budiman, Xanana urge release of all political prisoners
Budiman, Xanana urge release of all political prisoners JAKARTA (JP): Sixteen political prisoners, including the leader of the outlawed Democratic People's Party (PRD) Budiman Sudjatmiko and East Timorese rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao, have demanded that the government unconditionally release all political prisoners in the country.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sapto Raharjo to perform in France
Sapto Raharjo to perform in France By Izabel Deuff JAKARTA (JP): Sapto Raharjo, one of the country's most innovative gamelan players, is currently in southern France to join a series of summer festivals. Upon the invitation of Aide aux Musiques Innovatrices (Aid to Innovative Music) in Marseille, Raharjo and his Yogyakarta-based group will collaborate with French musician Miqueu Montanaro for a performance today in the MIMI Festival at Theater Antique in Arles, Provence-Alpes-Cte d'azur.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Flood kills nine in Serui
Flood kills nine in Serui MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Nine people were killed and dozens of houses were badly damaged by a flood which hit the city of Serui in Irian Jaya last Friday. Chief of Yapen Waropen military subdistrict Lt. Col. Eski Hermawan said yesterday that several bridges, churches and roads were also ruined by the flood, which occurred along with strong winds and a heavy downpour.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas Council against lottery for sports fund
Ulemas Council against lottery for sports fund JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council will oppose a planned lottery to raise funds for sports, its deputy chairman Ali Yafie said over the weekend. "It seems to me that the scheme, whatever it is called, is a new guise for gambling, which is banned," Ali said after attending a discussion at the Istiqlal Mosque. Gambling is considered illegal according to Islamic teaching. The practice is also outlawed in this predominantly Moslem country.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Public told to grow crops
Public told to grow crops BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Deputy Governor Bachtiar Murad has called on people in South Kalimantan to cultivate what little land they have, including using their backyard to plant crops to supplement their daily needs. "The use of your backyards can help support the government's program to provide additional food to elementary school children," he said here Saturday.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI warms-up beach volleyball teams
RI warms-up beach volleyball teams JAKARTA (JP): West Nusa Tenggara women's pairing of Tri Siwi and Heny D.Z. took the laurels in the National Beach Volleyball championships yesterday, but it was the country's top teams which stole the show. Siwi and Heny lost 9-15 to their National Team 2 opponents Fransina Unepputy and Agustina Sineri in a match that drew relentless applause from the 100-strong crowd that braved the scorching heat to watch the game.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Dutch government likely to resume aid to Indonesia
Dutch government likely to resume aid to Indonesia AMSTERDAM (Reuters): The Dutch government is likely to resume development projects to Indonesia after six years as the Dutch government has responded positively to a request of Indonesian President B.J. Habibie, an official said. A spokeswoman of the Development Cooperation ministry said yesterday that the Dutch government had replied positively.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Senior official attends SBSI meeting
Senior official attends SBSI meeting JAKARTA (JP): The government for the first time turned its attention to the Indonesian Prosperous Labor Union (SBSI) here yesterday as Minister of Manpower Fahmi Idris delivered a written speech to a meeting of the former rebel trade union. The minister's speech was read out by a member of his expert staff, Payaman Simanjuntak, at the opening of a union meeting.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Century expands into Bali
Century expands into Bali JAKARTA (JP): International hotel chain Century International Hotel has expanded its Indonesian operations by opening two hotels in Kuta, Bali; Century Mabisa Inn and Century Saphir Bali. The spokeswoman of Jakarta's Hotel Atlet Century Park Sri Rahajuni said in a statement over the weekend that the Century Saphir, located in Seminyak Square, has 127 rooms; six suites, 72 superior rooms, and 49 standard rooms.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:05 Economic News: Yang Bertahan di Masa Resesi 3:30 TV Drama: Buah Tangan 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Film: Anak Seribu Pulau 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports: Monitor Olah Raga 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:35 Music: Mozaik 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Music: Mozaik (contd.) 8:30 Belief in God the Almighty 9:00...
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
BI raises one-month time deposit rate to 56%
BI raises one-month time deposit rate to 56% JAKARTA (JP): The maximum interest rate for one-month rupiah time deposits this week is 56 percent, Bank Indonesia, the central bank said at the weekend. It said in a statement that it would not guarantee one-month deposits offered at interest rates above that level during the week. BI has also set the interest rate ceilings for the various rupiah and U.S. dollar time deposits, and on interbank overnight rates for the week starting July 27.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
IPTN, four other strategic firms unhealthy: Tanri
IPTN, four other strategic firms unhealthy: Tanri JAKARTA (JP): Five of the state-owned 10 strategic industries, including aircraft manufacturer PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) are considered unhealthy, according to State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng. The industries were previously controlled by the Strategic Industries Supervisory Agency (BPIS), which was chaired by B.J. Habibie, who is now the country's President.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Read and create storybooks on the Internet
Read and create storybooks on the Internet By Hanny Agustine JAKARTA (JP): Reading is very important not only for adults, but also for children. Through reading, children learn people's characters, broaden their imagination, stimulate their creativity and expand their vocabulary. Many books, from traditional Indonesian legends like Sangkuriang and Jaka Tingkir to Snow White and Beauty and The Beast of the West, are our children's companions every night before falling asleep.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Enough is enough for RI Chinese
Enough is enough for RI Chinese By Rahayu Ratnaningsih This is the first of two articles on the relationship between people of Chinese and Malay descent in the country. JAKARTA (JP): I strongly identified myself with the majority of Indonesian people in their struggle to fight the oppressive and corrupt regime of Soeharto. I "cried" with them when four Trisakti students were murdered and have never condoned the corrupt practices that benefited only certain privileged groups of people.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
ARF needs concrete programs, preventive diplomacy
ARF needs concrete programs, preventive diplomacy By Jusuf Wanandi Foreign ministers from ASEAN countries and major powers of the world gather in Manila today for the annual ASEAN Regional Forum to discuss regional and international security. In this article, Jusuf Wanandi, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, shares his view on where the forum should be heading. The ASEAN Regional Forum or ARF was a brilliant initiative.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot dead alleged shrimp looter in Tangerang
Police shoot dead alleged shrimp looter in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead an alleged shrimp looter and arrested two others early Saturday at a shrimp pond in Tangerang. City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said Saturday that police were forced to shoot Suwardi, 35, after he resisted arrest at the shrimp farm in Tanjung Anom village in Mauk district. "Suwardi was shot in the chest when he attacked an officer with a sickle.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Family welcomes move to restore Dharsono's name
Family welcomes move to restore Dharsono's name BANDUNG (JP): Andriana held back tears when asked to comment on the government's plan to restore the good name of her husband, Hartono Rekso Dharsono, a leading soldier-diplomat who died two years ago after spending five years in jail for subversion under former president Soeharto's regime. Now ailing from Parkinson's disease, Andriana, 71, recounted how her husband tried to put a brave face on his incarceration.
Mon, 27 Jul 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ad spending likely to drop
Ad spending likely to drop BANDUNG (JP): Advertising spending will likely fall to Rp 685 billion (US$49 million) this year from Rp 2.1 trillion in 1997, the Association of Indonesian Advertising Companies predicts. Association chairwoman Yuska Ismail said here over the weekend that about 50 percent of the ad spending would go to electronic media, 30 percent to print media and the remainder to other media, including radio and movie theaters.