Archive: 15 August 1998
61 articles found
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso tells Jakartans to protect themselves
Sutiyoso tells Jakartans to protect themselves JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has encouraged Jakarta residents to arm themselves and attack people attempting to plunder their homes. "Don't be afraid of robbers. Don't hesitate to use weapons to protect yourselves... that's completely tolerable if it's for self-defense," he said yesterday. Sutiyoso made the statement amid widespread rumors about the possibility of fresh riots on Monday, the 53rd anniversary of Indonesian Independence.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Copper up as RI strike seen cutting supplies
Copper up as RI strike seen cutting supplies LONDON (Bloomberg): Copper climbed as much as 1 percent yesterday, to its highest in four days, after Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. said a labor dispute at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia could force it to miss deliveries. All mining at Grasberg, the world's second-biggest copper mine, has been suspended for four days after 5,000 miners went on strike, demanding higher wages.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
BI set to exchange $2.7b in bank foreign debts
BI set to exchange $2.7b in bank foreign debts JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) said yesterday it expected to exchange US$2.7 billion in domestic bank external debt due this fiscal year with new longer-term loans from foreign creditors. The central bank said in a statement that all the preconditions for the completion of the "interbank exchange offer" had been satisfied. The offer, made between July 2 and Aug.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
No foreigners in basketball championships
No foreigners in basketball championships JAKARTA (JP): The country's professional basketball league (Kobatama) will kick off in Bandung on Sep. 20, but unlike in previous seasons, this year's league will be devoid of imported players and prize money. The Indonesian Basketball Association's official in charge of the league, Setiadarma Madjid, said yesterday that financial troubles had made it impossible for the organizers to provide prize money.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rival Moslems killed in feud
Rival Moslems killed in feud SUMENEP, East Java: Three people died late on Thursday night after a brawl broke out between two rival groups here on the island of Madura. Antara reported that the brawl broke out after a dormitory belonging to the group led by Supardi was allegedly torched by another group led by Mustofa. Mustofa had reportedly accused Supardi of being wayward in his Islamic religious teachings. About 150 of Supardi's followers attempted to kidnap Mustofa in retaliation.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
RP trade deficit falls
RP trade deficit falls MANILA (DPA): The Philippines' trade deficit plunged by 73.8 percent for the first half of the year as the slackening peso dampened imports but propelled exports, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported yesterday. The deficit shrank to US$1.473 billion from the $5.628 billion recorded during the corresponding period in 1997, the NSO said. Imports slipped by 11.3 percent to $15.378 billion from 17.328 billion dollars.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Subway cut in length and delayed again
Subway cut in length and delayed again JAKARTA (JP): The capital's repeatedly delayed subway project, scheduled to begin next year, will be postponed again until the year 2000, deputy governor for development affairs Budiardjo Soekmadi said yesterday. Budiardjo gave no specific reasons for the new delay and said the budget for the project had been substantially cut, along with the length of the planned construction.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Police to issue permit for PDI congress
Police to issue permit for PDI congress JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Lt. Gen. Roesmanhadi said yesterday he would soon issue a permit for the government-backed Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) faction led by Soerjadi to hold a congress, in Palu, Central Sulawesi, later this month. Roesmanhadi said the decision to grant the permit was merely a of the government's official recognition of Soerjadi's leadership. "There is no problem.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Lessons in the past of a new constitution
Lessons in the past of a new constitution By Lambert Giebels This is the second of two articles on the inception of Indonesian Constitution. BREDA, The Netherlands (JP): The 1945 Constitution embodies some elements of fascism and needs to be revised to meet public demands for political reform. The kind of fascism in the Constitution can be interpreted in fascism's original form, symbolized by the fasces (the ancient Roman symbol of authority: a bundle of rods tied around an ax).
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bank Umum Servitia delays merger plan
Bank Umum Servitia delays merger plan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Umum Servitia (BUS) said yesterday it had delayed its plan to merge with three other medium-sized banks. The bank said in a statement that the delay was decided to enable each bank to consolidate their operations before entering the merger.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
India, Indonesia boost relations
India, Indonesia boost relations India and Indonesia, the two largest countries in South and Southeast Asia, have had close ties dating back to the fourth century AD. For centuries, there has been contact between the people of the two countries. Our two countries are deeply intertwined with exchanges in religion, culture, languages, literature, etc.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Teetotal Brunei arrests boozers
Teetotal Brunei arrests boozers BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AP): On a campaign against illegal drinking, Brunei authorities arrested 10 people in a series of raids this week, including three British soldiers and two policemen, officials said yesterday. Since Islamic Brunei banned the import and sale of alcohol five years ago, a thriving underground market has grown. Smuggled beer is served secretly in teapots in some restaurants and young men gather late at night at private clubs to drink.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Employees complain about higher commuting costs
Employees complain about higher commuting costs TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of Tangerang regency employees, who have been moved to the regency's new administrative complex in Tigaraksa, complained yesterday that they had to shoulder higher transportation costs for their longer commute. Many employees now have to spend between Rp 5,000 and Rp 10,000 a day for their commute to and from the office, said Asep, an employee of the regency's office of the Ministry of Public Works.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Aug. 14, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Economists say no to force majeure proposal
Economists say no to force majeure proposal JAKARTA (JP): Economists have dismissed the private sector's call for the government to declare the economic crisis a force majeure, saying it would be a vain attempt at getting away from repaying their debts.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
'D&R' photographer injured in attack
'D&R' photographer injured in attack JAKARTA (JP): Photographer Bodi Chandra of D&R weekly was badly injured when two men attacked him while attempting to grab his camera gear and mobile phone at the Rawa Bambu bus shelter in South Jakarta yesterday afternoon. Bodi's superior, Nizar, said last night that the criminals had stabbed the photographer in the chest and that both of Bodi's wrists had been cut while he defended his belongings. "The two escaped on a motorcycle," Nizar said.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais gives PPP cold shoulder
Amien Rais gives PPP cold shoulder JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Amien Rais has backtracked on an earlier statement and now says he will not join the Moslem-based United Development Party (PPP) after all. Amien, chairman of the 28-million-strong Muhammadiyah, also said in a televised interview yesterday he would continue with yet another plan to establish his own political party.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Asian markets get a breather from falls
Asian markets get a breather from falls SINGAPORE (DPA): Led by Hong Kong and Bangkok rallies, battered Asian bourses got a breather yesterday from weeks of plunging shares, but analysts predicted the regional upturn would be shortlived. Regional stock watchers expressed worries about late news that Hong Kong had intervened in the market yesterday for the first time in its history.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Experimental guitarist Engl creates a sound of his own
Experimental guitarist Engl creates a sound of his own By Franki Raden JAKARTA (JP): Many of the world's best composers started their careers as instrumentalists. Ardhi Engl, a German-Indonesian musician born in Munich 39 years ago, is one of these artists. His talents as a composer and guitarist are just as special. As a guitarist, he is a superb exponent of classical music although he is also an accomplished composer of experimental music.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 10:00 a.m. President Habibie's Speech (live) 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 TV Series: Silverhawks 3:05 Children's Program: Duniaku 3:30 Science Film: Invention 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports News 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:30 President Habibie's Speech (rerun) 9:00 World News 9:30 Quiz: Siapa Dia 10:30 Late News 10:40 Film Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Wismoyo defends Asian Games policy
Wismoyo defends Asian Games policy JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council Chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar has defended his special policy to allow the national soccer and equestrian teams to compete in the 13th Asian Games in December. Speaking in an impromptu media conference at his office yesterday, Wismoyo said his nod was a well-deserved reward for the teams' efforts to improve themselves, and not because of their financial independence alone. "I have considered the matter thoroughly.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Interracial marriages face social stigma
Interracial marriages face social stigma By Pandaya and Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): When Widodo knelt at the altar, exchanged wedding rings with Yanti and vowed to live as husband and wife on that happy day seven years ago, his father was the only relative on hand. Up until today, Widodo, 45, does not know why his relatives "boycotted" his wedding ceremony in a West Jakarta Catholic church.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Legal actions on bankers too late, economists say
Legal actions on bankers too late, economists say JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's legal action against bankers suspected of steering their institutions into insolvency came too late and is dissatisfying in its focus on management of small banks, experts believe.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie's leadership so far so good: Liddle
Habibie's leadership so far so good: Liddle JAKARTA (JP): It's been almost three month since B.J. Habibie assumed the presidency on May 21 but many still think the man who used to be known as Indonesia's hi-tech czar has yet to find his feet in his new position. People began campaigning for his removal as soon as he assumed office. Others want him to be "more firm" and not yield meekly to pressure groups making their demands in the name of reform.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's air pollution
Jakarta's air pollution I was interested to read on The Jakarta Post's front page Aug. 6 of the administration's "strong efforts" to reduce Jakarta's air pollution. I have lived in the city for five years and would like to make the following observations: * Buses and trucks continuously belch out volumes of filthy black smoke without being stopped. * The humble bajaj (motorized three-wheel vehicle) is allowed to leave long spumes of foul blue smoke behind it, unchecked.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Double blow for Utut in Cafe Cup
Double blow for Utut in Cafe Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto ended his Polish sojourn on a sour note Thursday, losing his final- round match and having his elo rating cut. An upset defeat to GM Henrik Teskes of Germany on the 54th move at the MK Cafe Cup tournament in Koszalin cost Utut 10 points of his current rating of 2,610. The automatic reduction was imposed on Utut because the German had a lower rating (2,510).
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Chileans plan fish plant
Chileans plan fish plant JAKARTA (JP): Chilean investors plan to build a large fish powder plant in North Sumatra, Chile's ambassador to Indonesia, Hernan Tassara said yesterday. "The result of our recent study has shown that North Sumatra has a very good potential for establishing a fish powder plant, given the abundant fish resources in the province," Tassara told Antara news agency in Medan.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Globalization means challenges
Globalization means challenges The following article is based on Minister of Education and Culture Juwono Sudarsono's keynote address at the international seminar Toward Structural Reforms for Democratization in Indonesia on Aug. 12 in Jakarta. The seminar was organized by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences and the Ford Foundation.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Foundation donates coffins and shrouds to funeral agency
Foundation donates coffins and shrouds to funeral agency JAKARTA (JP): A local fund-raising foundation donated yesterday coffins and unbleached cotton used for shrouds to help the city's financially troubled nursing homes and funeral agency in burying dead bodies abandoned by relatives. In a modest ceremony at the Jakarta Social Affairs Agency, the head of the Pelangi Foundation, Mrs. Handjojo Nitimihardjo, symbolically handed over 45 coffins and 310 pieces of unbleached cloth.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: A Part of Indonesian Historical Journey, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194278), Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., until Aug. 24. * Painting Exhibition: Sisi Lain, Orang Indonesia dan Negerinya, by, Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda No. 4, Cilandak Timur, Kemang, South Jakarta (Phone: 7806079), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 30.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bankers or robbers?
Bankers or robbers? There is a general impression that investigators have been dragging their feet in their probe into the embezzlement of state funds. Police and public prosecutors have yet to really indicate just how far they have come in investigating three Bank Indonesia directors fired while former president Soeharto was in office for allegedly misappropriating credits in conspiracy with a number of banks.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
ABRI faction
ABRI faction Correction: In the story "Subagyo, Sjafrie become MPR members" that appeared on this page yesterday, we mistakenly identified Achmad Rustandi as a legislator of the Indonesian Democratic Party. He is from the Armed Forces faction. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Media must balance freedom, responsibilities
Media must balance freedom, responsibilities By Dean Boulding JAKARTA (JP): There have recently been a number of letters and articles in The Jakarta Post surrounding the publication of the article Ethnic Chinese responsible for riots. It seems rather pointless to debate the individual statements in the article -- pre-existing beliefs on either side of the debate are very strongly held and unlikely to be changed based on my writings.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Newmont donates Rp 1.2b
Newmont donates Rp 1.2b JAKARTA (JP): Mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya said yesterday it would donate Rp 1.2 billion (about US$92,000) in funds for the welfare of the people of Minahasa, North Sulawesi. The company's general manager, Paul Lahti, said the funds would be disbursed in monthly installments for a period of three years effective Jan. 1 this year. The funds will be managed by the local administration of the Minahasa regency, he added.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Big names form group for justice
Big names form group for justice JAKARTA (JP): A group of former student leaders and activists of the 1966 generation yesterday formed an opposition group to fight unjust policies of President B.J. Habibie's administration. The Movement for Indonesian Justice and Unity (GKPB) was proclaimed in a ceremony held at the Senayan Serbaguna Hall in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Minimum provisions set for RI loan
Minimum provisions set for RI loan AMSTERDAM (Dow Jones): Nederlandsche Bank has put a number of Asian countries, including Indonesia, on a list of countries for which banks need to have a minimum amount of provisions for outstanding loans. Other countries on the list, which came into effect June 30 and were set after negotiations with banks, are South Korea, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines and Turkey.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bahana, Danareksa to merge
Bahana, Danareksa to merge JAKARTA (JP): The government will merge state-owned investment companies PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha and PT Danareksa into an independent entity to boost efficiency, a source said yesterday. Witjaksono Abadiman, the president of PT Bahana Securities, one of BPU's subsidiaries, said the companies, which both operate in securities underwriting, brokerages and fund management services, were currently working on the plan.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Workers 'should be made shareholders'
Workers 'should be made shareholders' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Fahmi Idris suggested yesterday workers be given a stake in their companies to help improve their productivity and social welfare. "Workers should be given opportunities to own a small part of companies where they are employed to boost their productivity and social welfare," he said when receiving the executive board of the Indonesian Workers Trade Union Federation (Gaspermindo) at his office yesterday.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Residents urge Sentul village head to quit
Residents urge Sentul village head to quit BOGOR (JP): About 200 Sentul residents in Citeureup district here visited the regency legislative council on Thursday to campaign for the dismissal of their village head for being too authoritarian. The residents, consisting of religious leaders, youths and women, asked the Bogor regent to dismiss the village head, identified as Endeng Daelimi, who has held his post for the last nine years.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's public transport slowing to a halt
Jakarta's public transport slowing to a halt By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): It was about 10 a.m. A young woman kept on looking at her watch and stared down the street. Sweat made her face wet and her hair damp. More than 30 minutes had passed, yet there was no sign of the bus she was waiting for. Almost an hour after she arrived she was still there, at a bus stop in front of Atmajaya University on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. "I don't understand why buses to Depok have not shown up yet.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Garin's new film portrays life of Yogyakarta's street children
Garin's new film portrays life of Yogyakarta's street children By Rayya Makarim JAKARTA (JP): When one combines high-tech post production facilities, Dolby sound, a multiple-award-winning actress, and one of Indonesia's leading directors, one would expect a movie of outstanding caliber. However, Garin Nugroho's Daun di atas Bantal (Leaf on a Pillow), starring the renowned Christine Hakim who is also the producer, may leave those who enjoy a storyline dangling.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
ICMI criticizes opposition figures
ICMI criticizes opposition figures JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), an organization chaired since its inception by President B.J. Habibie, blasted government critics yesterday, saying much of their criticism was unproductive and a waste of time. ICMI officials also lambasted what they described as "overblown" reports of mass rapes, arguing that such claims may have been spread to undermine the government.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Pasaraya provides free circumcisions
Pasaraya provides free circumcisions JAKARTA (JP): Retailer PT Pasaraya Nusakarya provided free circumcisions to 53 young boys at its Pasaraya Manggarai shopping center in South Jakarta yesterday, an executive of the firm said. Company spokeswoman Rakhmayanti said the procedure was given to seven- and eight-year-old boys from poor families living around the shopping center in conjunction with the celebration of Indonesia's 53rd Independence Day on Monday.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
The interest for Aug.18/Aug.23
The interest for Aug.18/Aug.23 Time deposit Maximum rate (%) Maximum rate (%) Rupiah U.S. dollar --------------------------------------------------- 1-month 59 15 3-month 54 14 6-month 44 14 12-month 43 14 24-month 27 18 Maximum overnight rate for rupiah : 70 percent Maximum overnight rate for U.S. dollars: 17 percent Source: Bank Indonesia
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian reports shake sentiment in debt market
Indonesian reports shake sentiment in debt market HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The fragile sentiment in Asian debt markets was shaken yet again this week as reports that Indonesia had defaulted on its sovereign debt sent yields soaring and worried bankers into conference rooms. The Indonesian government later denied it had defaulted on any sovereign debt payment, saying it had simply begun implementing the planned sovereign debt rescheduling accord with its Paris Club group of government creditors.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian currencies edge higher
SE Asian currencies edge higher SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies edged a touch higher during Asian trading hours yesterday, in tandem with the yen and regional stock markets. As lingering fears of central bank intervention lifted the Japanese currency against the U.S. dollar, participants in the regional foreign exchange markets pared back their long positions in the U.S. dollar in the run-up to the weekend.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Meeting switched after riot rumors
Meeting switched after riot rumors SEMARANG: The organizers of a meeting of Indonesian travel bureaus have postponed it until next month because of rampant rumors that a riot would break out this weekend. The four-day meeting, which was originally set to begin today in Magelang, Central Java, was postponed until Sept. 15. Head of the meeting's organizing committee, Sudharmono, said the meeting would discuss ways for the tourist industry to attract visitors during the crisis. (har)
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Government finally issues ruling on assets revaluation
Government finally issues ruling on assets revaluation JAKARTA (JP): The government issued yesterday its long-waited ruling on assets revaluation, which allows companies to revalue their fixed assets annually rather than quinquennially as previously governed. This will enable troubled listed companies to pump up their capital base from asset revaluations to save them from being delisted from the local bourse. Finance minister decree No.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
DKP to recommend Prabowo's trial, says Gen. Subagyo
DKP to recommend Prabowo's trial, says Gen. Subagyo JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the Officers Honor Council, Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo, confirmed yesterday the seven-member body would recommend that former commander of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) Lt. Gen. Prabowo Subianto be court-martialled for his alleged involvement in the abductions and torture of political activists. "We'll recommend (to Armed Forces Commander Gen.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
New party to fight for equal rights for all
New party to fight for equal rights for all JAKARTA (JP): A new political party was announced yesterday, this one promising to fight for equal rights for every group and segment of society as mandated by the 1945 Constitution. Partai Kebangsaan Merdeka (Free Nation Party), registered as the 55th political party at the Ministry of Home Affairs, encompasses what it calls the "nine pillars" of society. It called a media conference yesterday to give the public a glimpse of who's who in the party.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Share prices, rupiah gain ground in active trading
Share prices, rupiah gain ground in active trading JAKARTA (JP): After weeks of decreases, share prices surged in active trading yesterday in line with the bullish sentiment in regional markers. Securities and foreign exchange dealers said that the bullish regional market and no news of riots in the country also brought the rupiah to an intraday high of 12,600 against the U.S. dollar. "It is really a good day.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Reality dramatized by dance artists
Reality dramatized by dance artists JAKARTA (JP): Dance is an expression of thought and feelings combined with spontaneous or practiced movements. That statement, made by the head of the Jakarta Arts Council dance committee, Maria D. Hoetomo, describes the dance performances at the Graha Bhakti Budaya stadium of the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center, Central Jakarta. The dances, performed Thursday and Friday by Benny Krisnawardi and Maria B.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
AusAID
AusAID I am writing in response to an advertisement which appeared some time ago offering scholarships for a postgraduate program in Australia from AusAID/IDP Education Australia. I wish to get an explanation of this scholarship offer as there are changes in the requirements set for candidates for the program. According to the General Guidelines we obtained from the Australian embassy, the requirements for registration are as follows: GPA of at least 2.7 and IELTS score of at least 4.5.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
25 to go free on Independence day
25 to go free on Independence day KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Of the 166 convicts due to get remissions on Monday, 25 will receive sentence reductions which will end their incarceration and lead to their immediate release. Head of the provincial Justice Office Rizal Manan was quoted by Antara as saying here yesterday that the sentence reductions would be given in conjunction with the Aug. 17 independence day celebrations.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hotel puts on meal for street cleaners
Hotel puts on meal for street cleaners JAKARTA (JP): Street cleaners from the city's health service agency posted in the Gelora Senayan area were treated to a free buffet lunch by the Hotel Mulia Senayan yesterday. In their blue uniforms, about 70 of the casual workers -- including dozens of women -- were warmly greeted by public relations staff of the five-star hotel, which still owes Rp 20.5 billion to the city administration in a long-running dispute.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
A plea to Gen. Wiranto
A plea to Gen. Wiranto People's way of celebrating Independence Day in past years was so lively with various activities ranging from community volleyball matches to big prize games sponsored by the private sector. This year, however, such activities have decreased in quantity and quality. This is mainly because of people's traumatic May riot experiences. It is such a shame that the unique Indonesian way of celebrating Independence Day has to be eliminated because of the fear of massive riots.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 14, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 -50 968,000 Alumindo Light Metal 325 -25 56,000 Alumindo Perkasa 225 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 175 -25 7,500 Aneka Tambang 2,275 175 16,958,500 Anwar Sierad 75 0 0 Apac Centertex Corp.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Detained foreign activists to be deported from Myanmar
Detained foreign activists to be deported from Myanmar YANGON (Agencies): Eighteen foreign activists, including three Indonesians, were sentenced to five years in prison with hard labor yesterday for handing out democracy leaflets, but will be deported from Myanmar today, AP reported.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Habibie presents awards for wife, brother and critics
Habibie presents awards for wife, brother and critics JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie conferred yesterday the country's highest honor, the Bintang Republik Indonesia medal, on his wife Hasri Ainun Besari, six ministers and one former minister. He also presented the second highest medal, the Mahaputra, to 30 prominent figures. Two recipients, government critics Abdurrahman Wahid and Amien Rais, did not attend the ceremony. Habibie's brother Junus Effendy Habibie, Armed Forces Commander Gen.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Le Meridien's special offer
Le Meridien's special offer JAKARTA (JP): Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort in Bali launched yesterday Romancing Nirwana -- a honeymoon package to attract the couple who would like to ensure their post-wedding bliss is something extra special.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Peruri to cooperate with foreign firms
Peruri to cooperate with foreign firms JAKARTA (JP): State securities paper and bank note printing company Peruri will cooperate with foreign companies in building its new securities paper plant. "The plant should have been established last year but since our former partner PT Tridaya could not realize the plan, we have to seek new partners," Peruri's president F.G Lesilolo said Thursday.