Archive: 8 January 1999
52 articles found
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Barbiturate haul in Manado
Barbiturate haul in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Police seized about 8,200 nipam pills, a form of barbiturate, in Tuminting, Manado, Antara reported.North Sulawesi Police chief Col. Marsono said on Wednesday the pills were found in the house of a woman, identified as NP, on Monday.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
City councilors criticize governor's idea on gambling
City councilors criticize governor's idea on gambling JAKARTA (JP): City councilors lambasted on Wednesday the idea proposed last week by Governor Sutiyoso to localize gambling dens in the capital.According to the councilors, either the governor does not know that gambling in Indonesia is illegal...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 6:15 p.m.SaturdayImsak 4:13 a.m.Subuh 4.23 a.m.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Search continues for missing boat
Search continues for missing boat GORONTALO, North Sulawesi: The search is still on for a fishing boat missing since last month in the Tomini waters here.Antara quoted the commander of the search operation for the Hidayatullah vessel, Sgt.Maj.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
15 killed and 50 missing after Bali landslide
15 killed and 50 missing after Bali landslide JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen people died when a landslide struck Timbul village in Gianyar, Bali, on Thursday morning and rescue workers assisted by Pupuan hamlet residents were laboring to dig out an estimated 50 people still buried under the mud.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Most bankers unwilling to predict interest rates
Most bankers unwilling to predict interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Where are interest rates headed in 1999?A number of bankers interviewed on Thursday were reluctant to predict which way they are heading, citing uncertainties about future political developments and a number of economic trends in the...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Soeharto case not to be postponed
Soeharto case not to be postponedFrom MerdekaSoeharto's trial should not wait until after the general election because it is not impossible that the next government will again be in the hands of his cronies. It will make the case only a dream.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Malaysia palm oil faces difficult year in 1999
Malaysia palm oil faces difficult year in 1999 KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): With the market awash with supplies, Malaysian palm oil could lose some of its shine in 1999 after a buoyant 1998, when local prices soared to a record high.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
IMA's new lineup
IMA's new lineup JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Mining Association (IMA) has reshuffled its board to face increasing challenges to the mining sector in the political reform era.The association announced on Thursday that the association's extraordinary meeting on Dec.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
18 arrested in drug den bust
18 arrested in drug den bust JAKARTA (JP): The city police late Wednesday arrested 18 teenagers, including a pregnant girl, for allegedly consuming shabu-shabu, the local name for the crystal methamphetamine, during a raid at a house believed to be used as a drug den in West Jakarta.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Aerowisata plans to expand
Aerowisata plans to expand JAKARTA (JP): Local hotel chain PT Aerowisata plans to buy more hotels in Bali this year despite the gloomy outlook for the tourist industry in the country.Aerowisata's executive vice president Toto K.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Value of free press
Value of free press In your Jan. 7 editorial Press freedom or fiefdom, the apt quotation from Thomas Erskine on the value of a free press reminds me of these lines from Thomas Jefferson (in a letter of January 1787): "...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 7, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 -50 209,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 25 926,500 Alumindo Light Metal 300 0 150,000...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Bank Niaga ready for recapitalization step
Bank Niaga ready for recapitalization step JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed Bank Niaga said on Thursday it would conduct a rights issue next month to raise funds to finance its recapitalization plan.Vice president Arwin Rasyid said on Thursday that the bank may need some Rp 3 trillion (US$400...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Ginandjar to visit Tokyo to seek financial help
Ginandjar to visit Tokyo to seek financial help JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said on Thursday that he would meet with Japanese government officials on July 17 to seek more external financing to help plug the 1999/2000 budget deficit.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
PLN lit up by loss of US$756 million
PLN lit up by loss of US$756 million JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on Wednesday announced an unaudited loss of at least Rp 5.9 trillion (US$756 million) for 1998, up from Rp 579 billion in 1997.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Alms must be managed professionally: Habibie
Alms must be managed professionally: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie on Thursday called for more transparent and professional management of zakat (obligatory alms for Muslims) as well as infaq and shodaqoh (voluntary alms) in a bid to better fulfill their purpose of helping the needy.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Hundreds involved in East Jakarta street brawl
Hundreds involved in East Jakarta street brawl JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of youths were involved in a street brawl along Jl. Matraman in East Jakarta which left dozens of people injured on Thursday.No fatalities were reported, but at least 14 people were taken to Mitra Keluarga Hospital and Cipto...
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Election volunteers now in 22 provinces
Election volunteers now in 22 provinces JAKARTA (JP): The Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) now has volunteers in 62 cities in 22 provinces, its secretary general, Mulyana W. Kusumah, said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Bomb hoax at Tangerang store
Bomb hoax at Tangerang store TANGERANG (JP): The mayoralty on Thursday received its first bomb threat this year when a shopping center in Ciledug district was told by an anonymous caller that an explosive device had been planted at the site.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Five sports top priority for Olympics
Five sports top priority for Olympics JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) picked five sports on Thursday as priorities for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.KONI chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said badminton, boxing, taekwondo, weightlifting and windsurfing would be the focus of training...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:00 Morning News 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Children's Program: Lagu Anak Nusantara 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music: Dendang Pagi 9:00 Music: Hiburan Keluarga 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Stocks surge 7.2% on Wall Street's rally
Stocks surge 7.2% on Wall Street's rally JAKARTA (JP): Share prices in the local stock market rallied for a third consecutive day on Thursday, rising 7.2 percent due to a persistent inflow of fresh offshore funds, stockbrokers and analysts said.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
S&P upgrades RP outlook
S&P upgrades RP outlook NEW YORK (AFP): The U.S. agency Standard and Poor's on Wednesday raised its outlook on the Philippines' long-term credit rating from negative to stable, citing continued export growth and financial reform.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Acehnese separatist leader still on the loose: Military
Acehnese separatist leader still on the loose: MilitaryBy Budiman Moerdijat LHOKSEUMAWE, North Aceh (JP): The suspected leader of the Free Aceh separatist movement, Ahmad Kandang, was still at large and believed to be hiding under the protection of Kandang villagers, the military said here on...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Oil and gas contractors to spend US$5.3b
Oil and gas contractors to spend US$5.3b JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Pertamina's oil and gas contractors plan to increase exploration and production expenditures to US$5.3 billion this year, from last year's figure of $4.3 billion, on expectations of a recovery in oil prices after the economic crisis.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Malaysia plans to introduce 'exit tax' on foreign capital
Malaysia plans to introduce 'exit tax' on foreign capital KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The Malaysian government looks sure to relax capital controls by introducing an "exit tax" on foreign portfolio investments that are repatriated, a government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
MasterCard appoints new head
MasterCard appoints new head JAKARTA (JP): MasterCard International announced on Thursday that industry veteran Jitendra "Sonny" Sannon has been appointed as the new senior vice president and general manager for the Southeast and South Asia regions.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Irian Jaya needs health specialists
Irian Jaya needs health specialists JAYAPURA: Seven general hospitals in Irian Jaya lack specialists, the head of the health agency here said.WE Kalalo was quoted Thursday by Antara as saying the institutions were in Wamene, Merauke, Manokwari, Serui, Nabire, Biak and Fakfak.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Militia will help foster sense of security: Wiranto
Militia will help foster sense of security: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is holding off on a decision on the hotly debated plan to establish a civilian militia, which the Armed Forces (ABRI) argues is needed to help in law enforcement and restore a sense of security among the...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
463 bodies admitted at PMI hospital
463 bodies admitted at PMI hospital BOGOR (JP): The number of bodies admitted to the Bogor PMI Hospital here in 1998 reached 463, a drop of 15 percent from the 548 in 1997, according to the hospital's data.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Disbursement of aid for community projects postponed
Disbursement of aid for community projects postponed JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has postponed disbursement of Rp 109.52 billion (US$14.6 million) in World Bank aid allocated for community development due to discrepancies in its proposed usage, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Not militia but dialog
Not militia but dialogFrom MerdekaThe worsening safety conditions in the capital city have been used as the justification for establishing a militia (ratih = rakyat terlatih = trained civilians). In the current difficulties of the political, legal, economic and social situations, the idea of...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Police point to officials' hand in recent unrest
Police point to officials' hand in recent unrest JAKARTA (JP): The authorities have revealed that government officials and legislators may have been involved in recent unrest in various parts of the country.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Police and customs make big drug bust
Police and customs make big drug bust JAKARTA (JP): Police and airport customs and excise officers here on Sunday foiled a smuggling attempt of 1.9 kilograms of marijuana, 42 grams of cocaine and 148,700 ecstasy pills from Hong Kong and arrested two men suspected of being couriers for the syndicate.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Polls demand neutral monitors
Polls demand neutral monitorsBy Vedi R. Hadiz PERTH (JP): The general elections scheduled for June are supposed to restore the Indonesian people's trust in the government. Recently, the people's confidence in those running the country has been wearing very thin.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Experts split over merits of coalition government
Experts split over merits of coalition governmentBy Sugianto Tandra JAKARTA (JP): Observers agree a multiparty coalition government is inevitable after the June 7 general election, but are divided on whether it will lead to a weak government.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Djoko unsure of contesting KONI top post
Djoko unsure of contesting KONI top post JAKARTA (JP): Djoko Pramono showed on Thursday his lack of enthusiasm for joining the race to become the National Sports Council's next chairman, despite being hailed as a strong contender for the position."It is not our culture to show off.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
A nice way to convey advice
A nice way to convey advice I agree with Mr. Peter Ganz of Semarang that foreigners should openly point out any shortcomings in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 4: Improved service vital for survival).
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Flower trader stabbed by mistake
Flower trader stabbed by mistake JAKARTA (JP): A 25-year-old flower trader in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, was stabbed to death on Thursday afternoon by a youth, who mistook the victim for a teenager who had been ridiculing him and his gang.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Shoe factory workers go on strike
Shoe factory workers go on strike TANGERANG (JP): Some 4,500 employees of a shoe factory in Balaraja have gone on strike and staged a noisy protest in their factory compound to demand their annual Idul Fitri bonus and holidays.The employees of PT Tae-Hwa Indonesia (THI) on Jl.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Chili sauce is a new tool in the criminal's arsenal
Chili sauce is a new tool in the criminal's arsenal JAKARTA (JP): Chili sauce was put to an unusual new use on Thursday when a hapless criminal used it as a weapon in a botched robbery.The man was caught by residents of Batu Ampar subdistrict in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, early on Thursday morning...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Fear of unrest gives boost to insurance industry
Fear of unrest gives boost to insurance industry JAKARTA (JP): Many insurers cannot keep up with growing demand for extensive damage insurance coverage amid growing violence and worries over continued social unrest, industry executives said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Transportation firms to get Rp 52.52b loan
Transportation firms to get Rp 52.52b loan JAKARTA (JP): City-owned Bank DKI agreed on Thursday to apportion loans worth Rp 52.52 billion (US$7 million) to four transportation cooperatives and eight transportation companies in the capital next week.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Gus Dur meets Amien Rais
Gus Dur meets Amien Rais JAKARTA (JP): A breakthrough for the much-awaited national dialog came on Thursday with a meeting between leading Muslim figures Abdurrahman Wahid and Amien Rais.The closed-door meeting, held at the Hotel Indonesia in Central Jakarta, was arranged by New Society, a private...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Jan. 7, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,835.00 7,930.00 7,835.00 7,985.00Australian dollar 1 4,831.20 5,032.00 4,765.00 5,065.00Brunei dollar 1 - - 4,485.00 4,760.00Canadian dollar 1 5,017.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Economic crisis affects Tanah Abang vendors this Idul Fitri
Economic crisis affects Tanah Abang vendors this Idul FitriBy Juliane Gunardono JAKARTA (JP): The notorious traffic jams in the Tanah Abang area of Central Jakarta have gotten worse recently. Near the Tanah Abang market, cars, buses and mikrolet (mini-vans) crawl at a snail's pace if they are lucky...
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Govt plans to restart marketing Natuna gas
Govt plans to restart marketing Natuna gas JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to restart marketing gas from the giant East Natuna gas field because the owner of the exploitation rights has developed new technology which can provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) at a much lower cost.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
Two UKI students sue police for Rp 1b for wrongful arrest
Two UKI students sue police for Rp 1b for wrongful arrest JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian Christian University (UKI) students, detained for alleged involvement in kidnapping a police officer, are suing the city police for wrongful arrest.Rudi Pahala Simatupang Siburian and Edward Taurus B.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
SE Asian monies stronger against dollar
SE Asian monies stronger against dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were generally stronger against the U.S. dollar in late, choppy trading Thursday, as the yen found new footing against the U.S.
Fri, 08 Jan 1999
A sound assessment
A sound assessment Though so far no official response has been given to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) annual assessment of human rights conditions in this country, it can be safely surmised that the document is not exactly being greeted as a welcome New Year's present by the...