Archive: 3 July 1999
56 articles found
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on July 2, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Street children increase due to jobless parents
Street children increase due to jobless parents JAKARTA (JP): The number of street children in the capital has increased more than fivefold from 12,636 in August last year to 68,688 last month, an official has said. Head of the public order subdivision of the city's social and political affairs bureau Bahar Laut said on Friday the increase was mainly due to more people losing their jobs during the prolonged crisis.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Damri loses Rp 200 million
Damri loses Rp 200 million BANDUNG: State bus company Damri suffered a Rp 200 million (US$29,800) loss during the campaign period for this year's general election, an official said on Friday. The head of the Damri branch here, Mochammad Kasman Noer, said a number of the company's buses could not operate during the May 19 to June 4 campaign period due to heavy traffic congestion and few passengers. Kasman said none of his buses were seriously damaged by campaigners.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Gemala refutes inclusion on debtor list
Gemala refutes inclusion on debtor list JAKARTA (JP): Gemala Industries Ltd. disputed on Friday its inclusion on a list of 26 uncooperative debtors issued by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), saying the ruling was legally flawed and damaged its reputation.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Betawi women still imprisoned by cultural beliefs
Betawi women still imprisoned by cultural beliefs JAKARTA (JP): There is nothing unusual about a woman becoming a top executive in Indonesia. Women run offices in the capital's glittering skyscrapers, seen by some as symbols of modernity and economic success. But unfortunately, this prestigious status is still out of reach for Betawi women. The culture of Jakarta's "indigenous" ethnic group traditionally sees women as being inferior to men, according to a social studies expert.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto sets limit on probe into Aceh abuses
Wiranto sets limit on probe into Aceh abuses JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Indonesian Military Commander Gen. Wiranto says an investigation into rights abuses from the 10-year-long military operation in Aceh is unnecessary, warning it would open the floodgates for similar grievances left over from the New Order regime. Despite President B.J.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Former ministers testify in Goro corruption scandal
Former ministers testify in Goro corruption scandal JAKARTA (JP): Former finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad and former state minister/state secretary Moerdiono testified on Friday in the Goro corruption case at the South Jakarta District Court. Dressed in a green batik shirt and dark trousers, Mar'ie, known as "Mr. Clean", appeared nervous when delivering his testimony. He apologized to the court for his anxiousness. "I'm sorry your Honor, as it is my first time giving testimony.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar upbeat on figures for GDP, inflation in 1999
Ginandjar upbeat on figures for GDP, inflation in 1999 JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita projected on Friday that gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 1999 would be higher than the 0.13 percent predicted on Thursday by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). Ginandjar said his projection could materialize if the relatively stable current social and political conditions were maintained. "I'm more optimistic than BPS.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Wukirasih to join SEA Games tennis squad
Wukirasih to join SEA Games tennis squad JAKARTA (JP): Wukirasih Sawondari, the 1997 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist, will likely join seniors Romana Tedjakusuma and Liza Andriyani on the team for the 20th SEA Games team after two more wins on Friday in the four-day national selection at Kemayoran Tennis Center. Wukirasih holds a win-loss record of four matches to two after she beat Angelique Widjaja 6-1, 6-2 and veteran Irawati Moerid Iskandar 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 7-5.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Mob attacks govt offices
Mob attacks govt offices KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Hundreds of residents in Buton regency attacked a Betombari district administration office in a protest over a land dispute on Thursday. One of the residents, La Ode Zaeru, told Antara the protesters, who came from the Lipu and Katubengke subdistricts, were angry with the district chief and the Katubengke subdistrict head, who had promised residents suitable compensation for land they sold to a developer in 1996.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Council to proceed on bill despite protest from PDI-P
Council to proceed on bill despite protest from PDI-P JAKARTA (JP): The City Council vowed on Friday to proceed with the deliberation of a bill on the council's internal rules, despite protests from the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan). According to council speaker Edy Waluyo, the completion of the rules was a "tradition" and the "moral obligation" of current councilors to allow the next elected City Council time to concentrate on other tasks.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
'Gambuh' opera company tour revives dying tradition
'Gambuh' opera company tour revives dying tradition Bali's oldest opera at verge of extinction GIANYAR, Bali (JP): Balinese folk opera Gambuh is dying. Gambuh theaters are rare and few people are interested in learning about the most important traditional performing art. Gambuh opera, believed to be the mother of all traditional Balinese performing arts, is performed mostly at major Hindu ceremonies. Will the opera become extinct? There is, apparently, a ray of hope.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Tanri hits the road to sell state firms
Tanri hits the road to sell state firms JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng said on Friday he would hold a 10-day international road show to promote the country's state companies to prospective investors. He said the road show would cover 10 major international cities: London, Amsterdam, Bremen, Frankfurt, Paris, New York, Connecticut, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Shiseido to open Bali office
Shiseido to open Bali office TOKYO (AFP): Japan's cosmetic giant Shiseido Co. Ltd. said Friday it will launch a relaxation business in Bali, Indonesia, in early 2001, to help people overcome the stresses of modern city life. The business "will capitalize on Bali's magnificent natural environment and Shiseido's beauty treatment technology," Shiseido said in a statement.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Military blames PRD for causing clash
Military blames PRD for causing clash JAKARTA (JP): Military and police officials are blaming supporters of the Democratic People's Party (PRD) for provoking the bloody clash with police outside the headquarters of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in Central Jakarta on Thursday. Officials claimed that PRD activists and supporters armed themselves with weapons in preparation for an attack on the police.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Pongpongan by Pande Ketut Taman, at Galeri Milenium, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), until July 7. * Painting Exhibition: Dumas Indra, at New Age Bar (Hazara Restaurant), Jl. Wahid Hasyim 112, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3150424), 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., until July 25. * Painting Exhibition: Virtual Reality, by Heri Dono, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Should the winning party lead the government?
Should the winning party lead the government? By Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): As the vote count by the General Elections Commission (KPU) approaches its end and victory for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan)) becomes a certainty, speculation about the presidential election has become the hot topic. It is very likely that PDI Perjuangan will not be able to obtain an outright majority of seats in the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bali must keep its beauty
Bali must keep its beauty I was attracted to Bali's fame, hoping also to enjoy a new experience in my travels. I went to nearly every part of Bali and, sometimes, staying overnight. I regret that, in some places, I found people did not care for nature well. Most of them still put garbage wherever they wanted. At Amed, people just left the garbage right in front of the beautiful beach. Even in Denpasar, you can find the same thing. Also a beautiful river if full of garbage.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
PT Danareksa joins INDRA to settle foreign debts
PT Danareksa joins INDRA to settle foreign debts JAKARTA (JP): State-owned investment company PT Danareksa said on Friday that it has joined the Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) in settling its foreign debts. Danareksa corporate secretary Ticke S. Soekrani said Danareksa was the first company to join the INDRA debt relief scheme. "INDRA's scheme will help Danareksa service its foreign debts with an adequate hedging facility," Ticke said. He said the unavailability of the rupiah-U.S.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Demonstrations for Maluku province division die down
Demonstrations for Maluku province division die down AMBON, Maluku (JP): Calm prevailed on Friday in Ternate, the capital of North Maluku regency, following the government's statement that a draft law on the expansion of Maluku into two provinces will soon be submitted for deliberation at the House of Representatives.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Punched ballot papers dumped in East Java
Punched ballot papers dumped in East Java SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Police in Gresik are investigating the recent discovery of 30 bags of punched ballots in a storehouse belonging to a paper and iron recycling company in Driyorejo village. Police discovered the ballots following a report by the local branch of the Independent Elections Monitoring Committee (KIPP).
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina cancels Soehartos' oil and gas contracts
Pertamina cancels Soehartos' oil and gas contracts JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina annulled contracts with former president Soeharto's children and associates, and ordered them to sell their stakes in oil and gas projects as part of its continued drive to root out traces of corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Government slashes CPO export tax to 10 percent
Government slashes CPO export tax to 10 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Friday a cut in export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) to 10 percent from 30 percent in line with falling international prices. Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said the cut was expected to give more incentives for local CPO producers to export their products.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Educational background not vital to presidency
Educational background not vital to presidency The following is the second of two articles on presidential candidacy prepared by Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, acting head of the Division for International and Regional Affairs at the Center for Political and Regional Studies, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): As a democratic leader, President B.J.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Student arrested for stabbing
Student arrested for stabbing TANGERANG (JP): Local police arrested a 16-year-old senior high school student for allegedly stabbing to death a student from another school during a street brawl on Thursday, an officer said. The head of the Tangerang Police detectives unit, Capt. Krisnandi, announced here on Friday that Didi was arrested on suspicion of stabbing to death Andi Purnama Sidi, also 16, of SMKN I Cikupa vocational school.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
RI's forex reserves rise
RI's forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Friday that its net foreign exchange reserves increased to US$16.41 billion as of June 30 from $16.37 billion a week earlier. The central bank said in its weekly indicator report that the increase was particularly due to oil and gas export revenue and disbursement of foreign debt. The bank said that gross international reserves also increased by $40 million to $26.9 billion.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
State enterprises to give financial aid for KONI
State enterprises to give financial aid for KONI JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) finally received financial funding from State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng to finance not only the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games contingent, but also sports development in general. A memorandum of understanding was signed on Friday by Tanri and KONI's chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar. Tanri said after the signing that President B.J.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Ways, means to fight political illiteracy
Ways, means to fight political illiteracy By Setiono JAKARTA (JP): In this political reform era, political education stands as a central focus of contemporary concern about the improvement of the democratic climate in Indonesia. In the last 32 years under Soeharto's regime, political education was tailored to create a "zombie-like community" in which political rights were always oppressed and centralized by the elite bureaucrats.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Quality of a presidential candidate
Quality of a presidential candidate From Pikiran Rakyat On the subject of presidential candidates, I do not think that gender is of great importance in determining the criteria for one. The vision and quality of the candidate, however, are essential. The vision concerns his/her views on the spirit of reform.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Farmers burn rice paddies
Farmers burn rice paddies BANYUMAS, Central Java: Hundreds of farmers here and in the neighboring town of Cilacap set their rice paddies on fire to prevent a pest which has destroyed a large portion of the paddies from spreading. The pest has hit paddies in the districts of Sokaraja, Baturaden, Kedungbanteng, Cilongok and Kembaran in Banyuman, and the districts of Adipala, Kroya, Nusawungu, Maos and Sampang in Cilacap.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Post-election Indonesian prospects
Post-election Indonesian prospects When former president Soeharto ruled Indonesia general elections were staged like clockwork every five years with the results known well in advance. It is a measure of how much things have changed that there is still no final result from the poll three weeks ago. With little over half the vote counted the broad outlines are clear.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Folklore competition
Folklore competition As an American with more than a passing interest in the English language folklore, I took special note of your report on July 2, 1999, on the folklore competition in Bogor. I was saddened and angered to read that the winners had been denied their rewards. What lesson are these young men and women of Indonesia to learn from this?
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
The bumpy road to true democratic society
The bumpy road to true democratic society This article is based on the presentation of political observer Ichlasul Amal, rector of Gadjah Mada University, in the discussion "Postelection Indonesia: Who Will Be the Fourth President?" held recently at The Jakarta Post's representative office in Yogyakarta. YOGYAKARTA (JP): Gadjah Mada University has predicted what would happen after the elections and prepared a scenario based on an "objective" mechanism.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Irianese demand referendum results
Irianese demand referendum results JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A group of people claiming to represent residents in the remote districts of Nimboran, Kemtuk and Gresi, urged the government on Friday to disclose the results of a 1969 referendum which gave Indonesia control over what is now Irian Jaya. The demand was made in exchange for their compliance with police orders to lower a separatist West Papua flag residents raised in Genyem village in Nimboran, 100 kilometers west of here, on Thursday.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 2, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 475 -25 12,500 AHAP Insurance 525 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 300 -50 10,000 Alter Abadi 400 -25 349,000 Alumindo Light Metal 1,100 -50 18,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 625 -25 132,000 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,450 -75 7,890,500 Anwar Sierad 375 -25 123,000 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Suspected burglar fatally mobbed
Suspected burglar fatally mobbed TANGERANG (JP): Scores of Sari Mulya villagers fatally mobbed a local resident, who was suspected by villagers of committing a series of crimes. Munir, 29, suffered severe wounds to his face after being slashed with machetes and beaten with rocks by the villagers from the Serpong district on Wednesday. For years, the residents were angry about a series of crimes, including burglaries, allegedly committed by Munir.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Elections committee's members request transportation fees
Elections committee's members request transportation fees JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I) have asked Governor Sutiyoso to provide them with transportation costs, chairman Djafar Badjeber said on Friday. Djafar said any such financial assistance, if approved by Sutiyoso, would not violate any rules, because all the PPD I members "had worked long days and nights". "As chairman of the committee, I will fight for the opinions of my colleagues.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Bung Karno university
Bung Karno university Sooner or later injustice will come to an end, as proven by the granting of a permit by the authorities for the founding of a university named after Sukarno, the country's first president: Bung Karno University. For about 20 years, the university's application had been rejected. In contrast, a number of other private universities, including Borobudur University, were allowed to operate under the Soeharto era.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
World's third largest democracy
World's third largest democracy This is the second of two articles on the prospect of democratization in Indonesia by Olle Tornquist, a professor of politics and development at the University of Oslo.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Marubeni accused of dumping pipe for West Natuna project
Marubeni accused of dumping pipe for West Natuna project JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Steel Pipe Manufacturers accused Japanese trading house Marubeni on Friday of dumping practices to win the tender to supply steel pipes for the West Natuna gas pipeline project. Association chairman Warasdimulya said local steel pipe manufacturers were able to meet the technical requirements demanded by project owner PT McDermott Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
A nation of 'fortunetellers'
A nation of 'fortunetellers' The above title tallies with the condition of Indonesia's political waves in this post-general election period. Nowadays, political experts, politicians, political observers and even paranormal people are predicting who will be the president-elect, the veep and the Cabinet ministers. They also foresee a deadlock in the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). We, the little people, only wait for the realization of the predictions of those experts.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Volcanic quake damages buildings
Volcanic quake damages buildings LARANTUKA, East Nusa Tenggara: Hundreds of houses, schools and other buildings were damaged in an earthquake which followed the eruption of nearby Mt. Lewotobi on Thursday. No fatalities resulted from the eruption, the first since 1990. A staff member at a hospital in Hokeng subdistrict said 20 people suffered minor injuries during the ensuing earthquake, adding that some of the injured were wounded after falling off their motorbikes during the tremor.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Irene breaks own 200m record, star athlete Supriati injured
Irene breaks own 200m record, star athlete Supriati injured JAKARTA (JP): Irene Truitje Joseph bettered her national record in the women's 200 meters on the second day of national athletic team selection for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, but there was a hitch in the plans of favored middle distance runner Supriati Sutono. Irene clocked 23.82 seconds, 0.10 seconds faster than her 23.92 recorded during the two-day simulation event held here on April 30.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
'Wushu' athletes to go overseas
'Wushu' athletes to go overseas JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Wushu Association plans to have Indonesian wushu athletes participate in international competitions in a bid to popularize the martial art. Mediteransjah, the association's newly installed chairman, said on Friday that the athletes would go for a series of tryouts at the international wushu festival in Beijing from July 24 to July 25 and the Penang Open in Malaysia from Aug. 24 to Sept.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Disabled people sue Probosutedjo
Disabled people sue Probosutedjo JAKARTA (JP): About 80 workers of the Swa Prasidya Purna industrial workshop for the physically handicapped have filed a Rp 103.8 billion (US$15.7 million) lawsuit for unfair dismissal against workshop operator Probosutedjo at the Central Jakarta District Court. They asked the court to order the tycoon -- a half brother of former president Soeharto -- to pay the compensation after he closed their workshop on Aug. 6 last year.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Regent gets nine months in jail for bribery
Regent gets nine months in jail for bribery SEMARANG (JP): A military court here sentenced on Friday former Bantul regent Army Col. Sri Roso Sudarmo to nine months imprisonment after finding him guilty of bribing a foundation chaired by former president Soeharto in 1996 to ensure his reelection as regent. Reading out the verdict, presiding judge Col. Yamini said the defendant had tarnished the reputation of the Indonesian Military.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Al Azhar school to be demolished
Al Azhar school to be demolished BOGOR (JP): The Bogor mayoralty office will demolish the newly constructed two-story Al Azhar school on Jl. Sindang Barang in West Bogor for not having legal building permits, a mayoralty official said on Friday. "We have repeatedly told the school operator to complete the necessary documents for the building. But they never took our reminders seriously," the head of the mayoralty's buildings supervision agency, Dody Rosadi, said.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Masturbation and marriage
Masturbation and marriage Doctor Sri Utami of Purwodadi, Central Java, has stirred me up with her health article A secret shared: Masturbation in marriage published in The Jakarta Post on June 27, 1999. In my opinion, apart from religious norms and teaching, masturbation among men and women, including teenagers, besides being closely related to sex fantasies, seems to indicate normality.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court asked to settle Timor tax dispute
Supreme Court asked to settle Timor tax dispute JAKARTA (JP): Legal experts have called on the Supreme Court to immediately issue a guideline to settle the ongoing dispute between car producer PT Timor Putra Nasional (TPN) and the Directorate General of Taxation. Bismar Siregar, a former justice, said on Friday that it is only the Supreme Court which would be able to clear up the dispute over TPN's duty and tax obligations.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Proindependence faction set to share power
Proindependence faction set to share power JAKARTA (JP): The East Timor proindependence faction pledged on Friday to share power with its pro-Jakarta rival if it won the United Nations-sanctioned self-determination vote in August.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
MPR session may be delayed: Habibie
MPR session may be delayed: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): With the General Elections Commission (KPU) deciding to delay announcing final poll results, President B.J. Habibie said on Friday subsequent stages of the June 7 general election, including the General Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), would likely be delayed by a month. "Because the swearing in of new members of the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly will likely be delayed from its original date of Aug.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Financing the budget
Financing the budget Sven Sandstrom, vice president of the World Bank, which chairs the country's creditor consortium -- the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) -- outlined early this week major challenges the new government will encounter in drafting its 2000/2001 budget beginning in April.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Drunk men caught raping teenager
Drunk men caught raping teenager TANGERANG (JP): Residents of Babakan village in Serpong caught and attacked a drunken man for sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl late on Thursday. The man, identified as Sinuraya, was caught by the residents, along with four accomplices, raping victim Warni, chief of Serpong police subprecinct Capt. Hartyono told reporters on Friday. However, the other four managed to escape from the angry villagers.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Women shooters to practice abroad
Women shooters to practice abroad JAKARTA (JP): Three of Indonesia's top women shooters are set for an overseas training stint in Brunei Darussalam in order to adjust to local conditions ahead of the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Coach Benny Mamoto said Sarmunah, Rina Dwi Kusumaningtyas and Titin Indarwati would leave the country on Saturday for one-month intensive preparations before the biennial event. "We want them to be able to adjust to the venue and conditions in Brunei.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
KONI seeks input on SEA Games team lineup
KONI seeks input on SEA Games team lineup JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will invite coaches and sports officials to provide input on its team lineup for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month. KONI's official in charge of athletes development Mochammad Hindarto said on Friday that he would listen to the opinions of coaches and officials from 20 sports on Monday before setting up a tentative lineup.
Sat, 03 Jul 1999, 00:00 WIB
Much ado over Megawati, women leaders continues
Much ado over Megawati, women leaders continues JAKARTA (JP): Muslim clerics and students stepped up their opposition on Friday to Megawati Soekarnoputri's presidential candidacy, citing Islamic law and saying she was not capable of leading the country.