Archive: 11 January 1999
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Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Motorbike thief beaten to death
Motorbike thief beaten to death TANGERANG (JP): A man was beaten to death by angry residents after allegedly being caught attempting to steal a motorcycle from an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver in Nagrak village, Jatiuwung district, on Friday morning.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Renault, Mitsubishi sign deal
Renault, Mitsubishi sign deal TOKYO (AFP): French automaker Renault SA has placed massive orders for turbochargers with Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and plans to triple purchases in two years, a business daily said Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Sand mining firms told to renew licenses
Sand mining firms told to renew licenses JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto has given sand quarrying companies off Batam Island until June 6 this year to renew their licenses.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Police secretary killed in house fire
Police secretary killed in house fire MEDAN, North Sumatra: The secretary to the North Sumatra police chief and her mother were killed Saturday in their home in a fire apparently caused by an exploding gas stove.Second Sgt.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Mahathir plans tour to fix possible election date
Mahathir plans tour to fix possible election date KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad is to embark on a nationwide tour after revamping his cabinet in a bid to gauge public sentiment and fix a possible election date, party insiders and analysts said on Sunday.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
More spending on 'people's economy'
More spending on 'people's economy'From NeracaOn Jan. 5 President Habibie unveiled the 1999/2000 draft state budget. Irrespective of the controversy over the deficit and large financial sources as cited in the draft budget, it is wise to take into account the worries expressed by our economists...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Soldiers, police caught gambling
Soldiers, police caught gambling YOGYAKARTA: A commander of a military precinct and three other soldiers were caught gambling along with an administrative official, a police officer and three residents, Antara reported Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Rubber exports bounce past La Nina
Rubber exports bounce past La NinaBy Sylvia Gratia M.N. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's rubber exports will increase by at least five percent to 1.61 million metric tons this year from 1.53 million tons in 1998, according to Indonesian Rubber Association (Gapkindo) estimates.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
More bodies of landslide victims recovered
More bodies of landslide victims recovered JAKARTA (JP): Four more bodies were shoveled out of the mud from two separate landslide incidents in Gianyar, Bali and Garut, West Java, officials reported on Sunday.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Possibility of abuse of new bank ruling
Possibility of abuse of new bank ruling JAKARTA (JP): Experts warned Bank Indonesia (BI) of the possible manipulation of the newly loosened legal lending limit by cash-strapped business groups seeking to obtain money to recapitalize their banking operations.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Business slows for Jakarta's car dealers
Business slows for Jakarta's car dealers JAKARTA (JP): Car dealers have been puzzled by the sharply rising number of people intending to sell their cars, especially the luxurious ones, but at the same time are faced with scarcity of buyers.Contacted separately on Saturday, dealers along Jl.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Bill on politics
Bill on politicsFrom Media IndonesiaAs a fraction of the Indonesian society, however small, the Indonesian Women Scholars Association (ISWI) feels obliged to extend some comments concerning the bill on politics.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
D-Lanz to enter Indonesia
D-Lanz to enter Indonesia GLEN ROCK, N.J. (Dow Jones): D-Lanz Development Group, Inc. (DLNZ) was given permission by Scantek Medical Inc. (SKML) to negotiate with Indonesian and Malaysian distributors to supply Scantek's BreastCare device in those countries.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Village chief tortured to death
Village chief tortured to death IPUH, Bengkulu: Hundreds of Makmur Java villagers in North Bengkulu ran amok and tortured to death village chief Syamsul Jakfar, police said.North Bengkulu police precinct chief Lt. Col.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:00 Morning News 6:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 7:00 Children's Program: Lagu Anak Nusantara 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music 8:30 Talk Show: Kesejahteraan Keluarga 9:00 Music 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
FESPIC games open in grand Thai style
FESPIC games open in grand Thai style BANGKOK (Agencies): Thousands of dancers, actors and singers performed in lavish ceremonies Sunday to open a week-long competition for 2,423 disabled athletes from 34 countries.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Central banks, hedge funds to stem rising Asian currencies
Central banks, hedge funds to stem rising Asian currencies SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's rising currencies are expected to consolidate the coming week with central banks seeking to cap their upside and hedge funds betting the regional units will fall, dealers and analysts say.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
RI needs new political system
RI needs new political systemBy Robert Walker AMLAPURA, Bali (JP): Many reasons have been put forward over the last few months to explain why Indonesia has got itself into its present mess.For some, it is the dual function of the Armed Forces which is to blame; for others it is the endemic...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Drivers along Kali Mati continue dispute
Drivers along Kali Mati continue dispute JAKARTA (JP): Drivers of the M-39 minivans plying the Kota- Pademangan-Senen route went on strike on Sunday, asking the authorities to ban becaks (pedicabs) from the route to prevent further clashes, an official said.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Another case of vandalism hits Tangerang village
Another case of vandalism hits Tangerang village TANGERANG (JP): Another case of vandalism against the property of a village head occurred on Saturday night, two days after a similar attack in a different village.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
More vendors netted at airport
More vendors netted at airport TANGERANG (JP): Authorities at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport here netted 533 illegal vendors, 241 illegal perfume sellers and 12 illegal currency traders at the airport between August and November last year, an official said.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Obituary
Obituary Senior journalist Ani Idrus died of old age on Saturday at Gleneagles Hospital in the North Sumatra capital of Medan, two weeks after she had lapsed into a coma. She was 80.Born in the West Sumatra regency of Sawah Lunto on Nov. 25, 1919, Ani passed away at about 9.30 p.m.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Tribal war halted by delivery of trucks for road construction
Tribal war halted by delivery of trucks for road construction PUNCAK JAYA, Irian Jaya (JP): Residents of an isolated district here on Friday halted all activities, including an ongoing tribal war, to marvel at motorcycles, trucks and heavy equipment being transported by helicopters to their area.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
McDonald's closes 30 outlets
McDonald's closes 30 outlets JAKARTA (JP): McDonald's Indonesia closed 30 of its 101 outlets nationwide in 1998 due to the economic crisis and widespread rioting.Company president Bambang H. Rachmadi said over the weekend the crisis had resulted in the declining purchasing power of local consumers,...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Subdued trading in local stock market expected
Subdued trading in local stock market expected JAKARTA (JP): Stock trading is likely to be subdued again this week, despite signs of recovery emerging before the markets closed last week.Securities analysts said that signs of bullish trading were seen before the close of trade last week, with a...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Guard stabbed while defending bonuses
Guard stabbed while defending bonuses TANGERANG (JP): A security guard at footwear manufacturer PT Starwin in the Cikupa district here was seriously injured after being attacked by six armed robbers in the early hours of Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Quarantine office head removed for bribery
Quarantine office head removed for bribery JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Muladi has temporarily removed the acting head of the city's immigration quarantine office from his post for allegedly receiving a Rp 40 million bribe in exchange for the release of two foreigners, an official said.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Expatriates operating illegal businesses in Jepara
Expatriates operating illegal businesses in Jepara JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower will take measures against more than 170 expatriates who are operating their businesses illegally in the Central Java town of Jepara.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Minister's decision upsets Golkar boss Akbar Tandjung
Minister's decision upsets Golkar boss Akbar Tandjung JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono was in disagreement with Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung on Saturday when he reiterated his decision not to campaign for Golkar in this year's general election.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
How neutral is 'neutral'?
How neutral is 'neutral'? "Neutrality" in Indonesian politics has meant anything but neutral, just like our "democracy" is not really democratic. This has been the case throughout the 32 years of the New Order regime.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Hardship 'driving people to violence'
Hardship 'driving people to violence' JAKARTA (JP): Economic hardships have driven people to such desperation that many are ignoring the Ramadhan fasting month tenet of self-control, scholars agreed on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaMonday Maghrib 6:16 p.m.Tuesday Imsak 4:15 a.m. Subuh 4.25 a.m.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Riddles solved
Riddles solved As I stared at the harbor lights -- the stars were invisible -- moments before the world entered 1999 -- I believed I had the answers to some of the riddles confronting the nation today.First, there is the hunt for the treasures of former president Soeharto.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Rescuers search for tidal wave victims
Rescuers search for tidal wave victims ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (DPA): Navy and civilian rescuers frantically searched on Sunday for 12 people missing after tidal waves battered coastal villages in the southern Philippines, killing at least six.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Legislators abducted over election
Legislators abducted over election MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Around 300 people on Saturday dragged 11 councilors out of a session of the West Lombok legislative council and forced them to deliver to Governor Harun Al Rasjid their objection to the government's list of candidates for regent.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
RI banking sector future 'still gloomy'
RI banking sector future 'still gloomy' NEW YORK (Dow Jones): Moody's Investors Service says that even if the proposed bank recapitalization plan for the Indonesian banking system is successfully implemented, the immediate ratings implications are limited, as the sector continues to face major...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Tea producers predict another gloomy year
Tea producers predict another gloomy year JAKARTA (JP): Local tea producers have predicted another gloomy outlook this year as overwhelming supply in the world market would continue to depress tea prices.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Bogor students plan new rally
Bogor students plan new rally JAKARTA (JP): Students in Bogor pledged to stage fresh rallies shortly after the Idul Fitri holiday, promising the rallies would not be marred by violence.The statement was made by leaders of various student groups during a meeting on Saturday evening at the Al Falaq...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Govt set to repeal subversion law
Govt set to repeal subversion law JAKARTA (JP): The government is scheduled to repeal the Subversion Law next week in response to fierce public criticism and in order to bring the Criminal Code into accordance with the recently approved anti-torture convention.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Jakarta starts seeing exodus as Idul Fitri holiday nears
Jakarta starts seeing exodus as Idul Fitri holiday nears JAKARTA (JP): Despite the monetary crisis, thousands of people carrying overloaded bags flocked to the city's major bus terminals and train stations on Sunday for the ritual Idul Fitri exodus.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Mahathir tries to regain footing ahead of polls
Mahathir tries to regain footing ahead of pollsBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has clipped his own wings to stem mounting criticism over his sacking of Anwar Ibrahim and regain the political initiative ahead of general elections.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Dari Lengser Sampai Semanggi, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Jan. 14.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Marine clay exports denied
Marine clay exports denied We refer to your article "Plans to import discarded Singaporean clay questioned" on Dec. 28, 1998.We would like to reiterate that the Singapore Ministry of the Environment (ENV) has not granted approval to any Singapore or Indonesian company to export excavated materials,...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Investors agree to reduce value of 'marked up' roads
Investors agree to reduce value of 'marked up' roads YOGYAKARTA (JP): Investors in 21 troubled toll road projects have agreed to lessen the projects values and shorten the concession periods following allegations that the contracts were obtained from the government through corruption, collusion and...
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Golkar shifts stance in political bills debate
Golkar shifts stance in political bills debate JAKARTA (JP): The debate on whether Indonesia's 4.1 million public servants should be allowed a political role has entered a new phase with the dominant Golkar functional group showing signs of relenting.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Contracts for Natuna gas fields to be extended
Contracts for Natuna gas fields to be extended JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said the government would extend production sharing contracts (PSCs) on gas fields west of Natuna island to allow contractors to earn more revenue from the sale of gas to Singapore.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Employees of Taman Mini go on strike over bonus
Employees of Taman Mini go on strike over bonus JAKARTA (JP): Some 800 employees of the 900-strong workforce of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (the Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park) in East Jakarta went on strike on Sunday to press their demands for a raise in their annual Idul Fitri allowance.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Deflation rears its ugly head in crisis-hit Asia
Deflation rears its ugly head in crisis-hit Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): When Asian currencies hit record lows in mid- 1997, the region's economies were saddled with high inflation due largely to expensive imported items which the region heavily relied on.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Asia sovereign credit risk is improving
Asia sovereign credit risk is improving HONG KONG (Reuters): Asian sovereign credit risk is declining as many countries show improvements in their external positions, but the outlook for banks and companies remains murky, analysts said on Friday.
Mon, 11 Jan 1999
Megawati warns of outburst of anger over unfair election
Megawati warns of outburst of anger over unfair election JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri warned on Sunday of possible outbursts of popular anger if the June 7 general election failed to proceed freely and fairly.