Archive: 27 August 1998
61 articles found
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
Seat belts
Seat beltsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAs 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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
'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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
'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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.Belle, after buying about 300 million baht (US$7.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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,...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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. dollar 1 10,900.00 11,400.00Austrian shilling 1 824.00 924.00Australian dollar 1 6,198.00 6,517.00Belgian franc 1 291.00 304.00Canadian dollar 1 6,985.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
Honored guests that threw the party into disarray
Honored guests that threw the party into disarrayText 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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
Preventive diplomacy in Aisa-Pacific
Preventive diplomacy in Aisa-PacificBy 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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
Political parties should fight paternalistic governance
Political parties should fight paternalistic governanceBy 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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
The ethnic Chinese's dilemma
The ethnic Chinese's dilemmaBy 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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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
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
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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,...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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.
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...
Thu, 27 Aug 1998
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...