Archive: 27 August 1998
61 articles found
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Budi Hardjono elected PDI chairman
Budi Hardjono elected PDI chairman PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): The splintered Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) accelerated its tense congress and elected Budi Hardjono as its new chairman yesterday evening, ignoring some delegates' attempts to bring peace to the party by nominating popular ousted leader Megawati Soekarnoputri. Budi won 164 votes and deputy secretary-general R. Soedarjanto won 101 votes, with three abstentions.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Preventive diplomacy in Aisa-Pacific
Preventive diplomacy in Aisa-Pacific By Hasjim Djalal This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at the International Symposium on Preventive Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region, jointly organized in Beijing from July 20 to July 21, 1998, by the Japan Forum on International Relations and the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations. The views expressed in this article are personal.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt to follow up Worl Bank report on corruption
Govt to follow up Worl Bank report on corruption JAKARTA (JP): The government is to investigate the alleged massive corruption of World Bank loans, it was announced yesterday. Coordinating Minister for Development Supervision/State Administrative Reform Hartarto Sastrosoenarto said he would soon meet with relevant parties to follow up a World Bank report on corruption which he received a few days ago. "This is still a preliminary study, giving only indications.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Outside investigators needed
Outside investigators needed If women (rape victims of the May riots) did not report their experiences to the security forces, that is hardly surprising. The police and Army did nothing to protect the lives or property of those under attack at that time, and rape victims do not readily speak of their ordeal even to sympathetic authorities. Most victims would certainly shrink from doing so to the widely distrusted Indonesian security forces.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Honored guests that threw the party into disarray
Honored guests that threw the party into disarray Text by Pandaya, photos by Arief Suhardiman LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh (JP): The Armed Forces combat troops were treated like special guests when they arrived in Aceh in 1991 but seen off like unwelcomed monsters for the atrocities they allegedly committed in the province. At the start of the troops' withdrawal from Aceh on Aug. 20, Bukit Barisan Regional military command chief Maj. Gen.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Rapes 'rife' in Aceh but how to prove them in court?
Rapes 'rife' in Aceh but how to prove them in court? By Pandaya BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The day was Aug. 17, 1996, the 51st anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day. Sumiati, a disabled 19-year-old orphan who has no feet, was terrified to see troops on the street and she quickly closed her small roadside stall in Tringgading, Pidie, where she earned Rp 5,000 (under 50 U.S. cent) a day. She made her way home near the stall as quickly as she could.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Riots
Riots Three months ago riots broke out, triggered apparently by excessive discrimination against a certain ethnic group. The riots were underlined by envy, greed and mutual suspicion. Why have all these traits been made a reason to destroy our own nation? Some say that ethnic Chinese refrain from mixing with the indigenous. I wish to stress here that I am of Chinese descent and that I went to a government school which usually takes only four students of Chinese descent every year.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hendrawan to lead RI in Asiad team event
Hendrawan to lead RI in Asiad team event JAKARTA (JP): Rising badminton star Hendrawan, a last-minute addition to the Indonesian team for the 13th Asian Games, looks certain to play first singles in the men's team event in Bangkok. National coach Agus Dwi Santoso said Hendrawan should be the country's first choice due to the rapid progress he has made this year. He is currently in third place in the world rankings while the rest of the Indonesian team are placed outside the top 10.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Aug. 26, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Cosindos Band, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., X-Men Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), Monday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 12 p.m., Solo Pianist, Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibitions, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010): Images of Meditating Figures, by Jerry T, until Sept. 17. * Painting Exhibition: Cakrawala Seni, Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud (Phone: 0361-975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Sept. 8. * Painting Exhibition: Journeys, by I Made Sumadiyasa, Neka Museum, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975034, 975074), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 16.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ads blamed for hepatitis phobia
Ads blamed for hepatitis phobia JAKARTA (JP): Excessive advertising and a lack of adequate information have created baseless phobias about Hepatitis, often resulting in discriminatory treatment against those suffering from the disease, it was claimed yesterday.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Electricity society formed
Electricity society formed JAKARTA (JP): Several power producers, electricity users and associations related to the power industry will form an organization to help the government handle electricity affairs. Indrajit, an establisher of the organization, told reporters yesterday that the Indonesian Electricity Society would be launched during its first national congress on Sept. 3 this year at state electricity company PLN's headquarters.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Locals must get a chance to buy closed banks' assets
Locals must get a chance to buy closed banks' assets JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) should give priority to local investors to buy properties it takes over from closed banks, a property consultant said yesterday. Panangian Simanungkalit said local investors, such as pension fund schemes, should be given the option to purchase the assets before other interested parties.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Australians speak on Aceh's history
Australians speak on Aceh's history BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three Australian historians will present their papers during a two-day seminar on Acehnese history, arts and culture to be held here starting Sept. 2. Barbara Leigh, Lance Castle and Hendri Chambert Loir will speak at the seminar, which is part of the "1998 Acehnese Cultural Show", head of the provincial education office Malik Raden was quoted as saying by Antara here yesterday.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian currencies weaken
SE Asian currencies weaken SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies closed marginally lower against the U.S. dollar in late Asian trade yesterday on moderate volumes, a trend largely in line with losses across most Asian stock markets. The dollar's climb against the yen and a continued decline in the Russian ruble exacerbated already negative sentiment on the Singapore dollar, and poor corporate results in Malaysia pushed down the ringgit, market players said.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
A lesson from Palu
A lesson from Palu What many Indonesians had feared for weeks has become reality: A national congress organized by the government-backed Soerjadi faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) that opened in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday has resulted in violence. Supporters of the party's ousted leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri, had descended on the city from near and far for the specific purpose of obstructing the meeting.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Use rupiah
Use rupiah I cannot recall the exact date but a few months ago, the government strongly demanded that the business community conduct all local transactions in only the local currency, the rupiah. The business community followed through and almost all local transactions are now made in rupiah only, thanks to the spirit of our government to maintain our rupiah in business.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
U.S. firm eyes RI diamond
U.S. firm eyes RI diamond BANGKOK (DPA): American millionaire David Belle has been snapping up diamonds, some of them centuries-old heirlooms, from recession-hit Thais and plans to target cash-strapped Indonesians next, news reports said yesterday.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
IMF loan news boosts rupiah but stocks down
IMF loan news boosts rupiah but stocks down JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued to book slight gains yesterday on positive market response to the International Monetary Fund's announcement of the disbursement schedule for much-needed bailout funds to the country. The positive sentiment did not extend to the bruised stock market. Prices continued to slide and the main price gauge ended 1.6 percent lower. Currency dealers said the rupiah opened at 11,200 to the U.S.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' to air ads if permitted
'TVRI' to air ads if permitted UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The state-owned television station, TVRI, would air commercials as soon as it is permitted to do so by law, Director for Television Affairs Azis Husain said. "We'll just have to wait for a new government decision on the status of TVRI. It remains to be seen whether or not TVRI will continue to have the status of a state-owned enterprise," he said as quoted by Antara here yesterday.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Experts calls for immediate reform of the judiciary
Experts calls for immediate reform of the judiciary JAKARTA (JP): Law experts called for immediate reform of the country's judiciary yesterday, and said that it should include the revocation of several laws which they argued obstructed judges' independence. Speaking at a seminar on Reform of Judicial Power, respected judges Benjamin Mangkoedilaga and Ali Boediarto, and lawyers Luhut MP Pangaribuan and Benny K.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Beddu Amang replaced as Bulog chief
Beddu Amang replaced as Bulog chief JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie yesterday replaced the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chairman Beddu Amang in what information minister Muhammad Yunus said was the initial step in a concerted effort to restructure the agency. Yunus told journalists after a cabinet meeting on political and security affairs that a presidential decree had been prepared for the replacement, which took effect yesterday.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cue defends Jambi action
Cue defends Jambi action WELLINGTON (Dow Jones): New Zealand-listed exploration concern Cue Energy Resources NL yesterday advised it has been served with a claim for US$32.2 million in damages by Norwegian oil company Saga Petroleum ASA. The claim is for breach of contract relating to the abandonment of the company's plans to buy interests of Saga's Indonesian unit Saga Petroleum Indonesia Jambi in an undersea exploration license area off Sumatra.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 26, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 225 0 112,500 Alumindo Light Metal 275 -25 2,500 Alumindo Perkasa 225 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 175 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,875 -75 27,616,000 Anwar Sierad 75 0 12,500 Apac Centertex Corp.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Capsize death toll rises to 12
Capsize death toll rises to 12 TANGERANG (JP): The bodies of five more people who drowned when the overloaded boat in which they were traveling capsized bring the death toll from the accident to 12, an official has said. The boat was carrying guests back to Cituis port in Tangerang from a wedding reception in the Thousand Islands when it capsized, Parmudji, the head of port authority, said.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Film Orkestra 3:30 Science World 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Documentary: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00 Evening News 7:35 Comedy: Terminal Humor 8:00 News: Lintasan Berita 8:05 Comedy: Terminal Humor (contd.) 8:20 Koran Recital 8:30 Religious Teachings: Islam 9:00...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
'Song for Princess Diana' staged
'Song for Princess Diana' staged JAKARTA (JP): A group of musicians will hold a concert Sunday evening at the Fashion Cafe in the BNI tower, Central Jakarta, to commemorate the first anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Concert organizer Bunthora Situmorang, a leading Batak musician, said the concert would also feature a composition of his titled Song for Princess Diana in English, Indonesian and Batak.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Seat belts
Seat belts From Bisnis Indonesia As from mid-September the wearing of seat belts will be compulsory. Noncompliance of the regulation will be subject to imprisonment or a Rp 1 million fine. The intention of the regulation is the safety of motorists. But it does not seem to be the proper time to implement the regulation in this period of monetary crisis.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Textile firm urge govt to fight dumping charge
Textile firm urge govt to fight dumping charge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) prodded the government yesterday to launch an international lobby against dumping charges slapped on Indonesian textile exports. API director M. Manimaren said 38 textile-importing countries had voted against the accusation, but 42 others believed Indonesia had dumped its textile products on the international market.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Cempaka Putih market reopens for business
Cempaka Putih market reopens for business JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso inaugurated yesterday the resumption of business activities at Cempaka Putih market in Central Jakarta following its renovation after being destroyed in the May riots. Sutiyoso said the city administration was prioritizing the renovation of destroyed markets to enable traders, especially small-scale ones, to earn a living again.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Aceh confronts 'rumah geudong', its own house of horrors
Aceh confronts 'rumah geudong', its own house of horrors SIGLI, Aceh (JP): It is still unclear who torched the spooky mansion in Bili Aron village on Aug. 21. But the rumah gedong (mansion) with its traditional Acehnese architecture has already passed into infamy for the terrible acts allegedly committed between its walls.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
No evidence of rapes found: Govt
No evidence of rapes found: Govt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto submitted a police report to a weekly cabinet meeting yesterday saying that police have investigated 103 reports of rape during the May riots but have yet to find evidence to support the claims. "Police have investigated 103 cases, but have been unable to prove that any rapes took place," Minister of Information Mohammad Yunus quoted Wiranto as saying.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
RI archers off to Asian C'ships
RI archers off to Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): The national archery team headed to Myanmar yesterday for the Asian Championships in Yangon. The annual event is being held from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31. Wahyu Hidayat, Yulianto, Hendra Setiawan and Latief Pramono are the men's lineup. Veteran Nurfitriyana Lantang will lead the women's quartet of Lucia Elizabeth, Suhartini and Dwi Purwanti. South Korean coach Lee Jae-hyun and local coach Daniel Lumalesil are accompanying the archers.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
BI corruption probe half finished: Police
BI corruption probe half finished: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have completed half of the investigation into three former Bank Indonesia directors charged with corruption that cost the state some Rp 1.5 trillion, an officer said. City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman made the announcement yesterday but refused to discuss the direction the investigation was taking.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Alleged looter shot during chase
Alleged looter shot during chase JAKARTA (JP): Police shot a man who had allegedly stolen a Kijang van during the May riots Monday evening on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, after he reportedly resisted arrest. "The officers were forced to shoot the suspect in the right leg after he ignored their warning shots," city police spokesman Lt. Col. Aritonang said Tuesday. The officers spotted the suspect, identified as Yor, 29, driving the stolen vehicle bearing plate number B-2096-GP.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto criticizes rights commission over Aceh probe
Wiranto criticizes rights commission over Aceh probe JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto lashed out at the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday for going public with its alleged number of victims of rights violations in Aceh without checking with the military first. Gen. Wiranto, who is also the minister of defense and security, said he doubted whether all the figures announced by the commission were victims of military atrocities.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Daihatsu, Isuzu rethinking their RI production ventures
Daihatsu, Isuzu rethinking their RI production ventures TOKYO (Bloomberg): Japanese automakers Daihatsu Motor Co and Isuzu Motor Co are reconsidering the future of their production ventures in Indonesia at the request of local partners, both companies said yesterday. Indonesia's Astra Group asked Daihatsu to increase its stake in a joint engine-making venture and Isuzu to rethink their entire cooperative framework.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Insecure about signifying decorativism?
Insecure about signifying decorativism? By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Two related exhibitions, Patterning in Contemporary Art: Layers of Meaning, and Signifying Decorativeness: Layers of Meaning, were displayed together at the Exhibition Hall of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Gambir, Central Jakarta, until Aug. 21.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Permata Plaza evacuated after fire
Permata Plaza evacuated after fire JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of frightened tenants in the 13-story Permata Plaza on the city's main thoroughfare of Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta fled the building yesterday morning after black smoke was seen coming out of its basement. No fatalities were reported. Witnesses and firemen said the fire was first detected near the kitchen of Fuling restaurant in the basement at 10:30 a.m.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Govt confirms validaty of Prabowo discharge
Govt confirms validaty of Prabowo discharge JAKARTA (JP): The government insisted yesterday Lt. Gen. Prabowo Subianto's dismissal from the military was valid as government critics expressed their disappointment over the administrative sanction. The critics also slammed Minister of Defense/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakartans install Sultan in defiance of govt
Yogyakartans install Sultan in defiance of govt YOGYAKARTA (JP): In an unprecedented display of defiance toward the government, around 100,000 local people gathered at the provincial legislature yesterday to install the governor of their choice -- hereditary monarch Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar pagoda shut amid rumors
Myanmar pagoda shut amid rumors YANGON (AP): The most sacred pagoda in Myanmar was closed yesterday morning amid rumors opposition groups were planning a lightning protest at the site. Shopkeepers at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, a dazzling, bell-shaped, gold-encrusted Buddhist shrine, were told by the pagodas's board of trustees at about 9 a.m. to shut down. Shopkeepers said, however, that they heard a group of pro- democracy protesters was coming to the pagoda.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, Vietnam notch up first wins in Tiger Cup
S'pore, Vietnam notch up first wins in Tiger Cup HANOI (AP): Singapore beat Malaysia 2-0 and Vietnam downed Laos 4-1 yesterday as the eight-nation Tiger Cup soccer competition kicked off with the grandest display of pageantry ever staged here. The Tiger Cup is a regional competition in which Thailand is the highest-ranked team at No. 45 in the world. But it is the biggest international sports event to come to Vietnam, and excitement bubbled over everywhere.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Book on Bali tourism released
Book on Bali tourism released DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has printed 40,000 copies of the 1998 edition of The Visitor's Guide to Bali. In cooperation with publishing company PT Media Dutaservindo, PHRI will distribute the guidebook free-of-charge to hotel and restaurant owners around the world to help promote tourism in the island resort, PHRI Bali chief I Gde Wirata said.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Political parties should fight paternalistic governance
Political parties should fight paternalistic governance By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): What is good governance, and what can assure good governance? According to experts, good governance is a concept purporting to limit arbitrary actions performed by governments through legal devices and other institutional instruments. Guidelines have been issued by various institutions to define the basic characteristics of good governance. One such guideline was issued by the World Bank in 1993.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake hits Palu
Earthquake hits Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale hit the Donggala regency's eastern coast yesterday afternoon, prompting frightened residents to flee their homes. There were no immediate reports of casualties or serious injuries. Damage to buildings was also said to be minor, Antara reported.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Layoffs
Layoffs I refer to a letter by Asikin Effendi in your Aug. 10 issue and wish to share my experience as a former employee of PT Indokomas Buana Perkasa. In January 1997, I was laid off without any clear cause after working three years. The action was hardly laudable and not in accordance with the law, i.e. by forcing me to make a letter of resignation. Under pressure from the company, I finally wrote my letter of resignation.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Hancock opens sales center
Hancock opens sales center JAKARTA (JP): Joint-venture life insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Bersama Bumiputera John Hancock opened a new sales and service center yesterday at Wisma Bisnis Indonesia, West Jakarta. Derek Chilvers, president and chief executive officer of John Hancock International Holdings, the international arm of U.S.- based John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance, said the new office, the joint venture's third, was proof of the company's strong commitment to Indonesia.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Political stability remains key to foreign investment
Political stability remains key to foreign investment JAKARTA (JP): The government's recent move to allow foreign investors to control a majority stake in local banks will not lure foreign companies if political uncertainty in the country remains high, a senior foreign banker said yesterday. Executive vice president of the U.S. Exim Bank, Allan I. Mendelowitz, said political stability was the main factor foreign investors looked at in Indonesia.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Bosawa starts production
Bosawa starts production JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Bosawa Maros of Maros district, South Sulawesi, started its inaugural production and sales of cement yesterday. Bosawa Maros, the first private cementmaker in the province, has production capacity of 1.8 tons per annum. Company president Aksa Makmud told Antara that 70 percent of its output would be exported because of dwindling demand in the domestic market.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Ade to seek Asian title
Ade to seek Asian title JAKARTA (JP): The 1995 Asian bodybuilding champion, Ade Rai, is set to try his luck once again in the contest in Ho Chi Minh City beginning next Tuesday. Ade, also the 1996 Asia Pro-Am champion in Macau, will compete in the light heavyweight division in the southern Vietnamese city. The annual event will be held on two consecutive days. He said Pusan, the South Korean city which will host the 2002 Asian Games, had bid to have the sport included as a medal event.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Going halfway to democratization may be dangerous
Going halfway to democratization may be dangerous JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is currently experiencing a transition period from an authoritarian government under former president Soeharto, who was forced to step down in May, to a supposedly democratic government under President B.J. Habibie and future presidents. Such a transition, almost by definition, is marked by uncertainties that could affect various sectors.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Crisis sends money orders down
Crisis sends money orders down YOGYAKARTA: One indicator of the inroads made by the crisis may be the number of money orders being processed by the post office. Head of the Yogyakarta Post Office Yayat Sudrajat said here yesterday the amount processed in the first six months of the year dropped by 17 percent over the same period last year. Yayat said Rp 21.6 billion was processed through the post office from January through June, compared to Rp 26.1 billion in the first six months of 1997.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Stop sex trade in rehab program
Stop sex trade in rehab program JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the administration yesterday to forbid Kramat Tunggak sex workers from receiving clients while taking short courses provided by the city to prepare them for new professions after the forced closure of their brothels.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
UN mulls autonomy models for E. Timor
UN mulls autonomy models for E. Timor UNITED NATIONS (AFP): United Nations officials are studying autonomy models as they prepare a plan for East Timor to be put forward at talks between Indonesia and Portugal, diplomats said here Tuesday. The diplomats said that UN officials are drafting concrete autonomy proposals for East Timor that will be presented at the ambassador-level talks expected to take place next month.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Security approach no longer needed: Political observer
Security approach no longer needed: Political observer JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Daniel Dhakidae has backed the call for an end to the Armed Forces (ABRI) "security approach" in national development, saying it is time to return people's lives to normalcy. "The security approach is not a goal, but merely a prerequisite in carrying out national development," Daniel Dhakidae said in a seminar yesterday on Indonesia facing the 21st century.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Three alleged drug dealers arrested
Three alleged drug dealers arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives arrested three suspected drug dealers during a raid Tuesday night on a house used for fabricating Ecstasy pills on Jl. Teri in the Teluk Gong area, North Jakarta, an official said yesterday. City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Success of foreign debt relief hinges on domestic debt
Success of foreign debt relief hinges on domestic debt JAKARTA (JP): The success of the overseas debt relief scheme supervised by the Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) hinges on resolving the problem of domestic debts, according to a Bank Indonesia director.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
The ethnic Chinese's dilemma
The ethnic Chinese's dilemma By Beni Sindhunata This is the second of two articles on problematic issues related to the ethnic Chinese in Indonesia. JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's injection of Rp 140 trillion (US$11.6 billion) to ailing commercial banks through the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has been touted as an undesirable illustration of the unscrupulous practices of a handful of ethnic Chinese in the country.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998, 00:00 WIB
Government welcomes new IMF disbursement
Government welcomes new IMF disbursement JAKARTA (JP): The government welcomed yesterday the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board's decision on Tuesday to disburse another US$1 billion in rescue funds and praised the new aid as another boost to strengthening the rupiah.