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Searching for all articles published on 1998-04-01 ...

44 articles.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/PDI decides criteria for new leadership

PDI decides criteria for new leadership JAKARTA (JP): The likelihood of Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), regaining her post in June's government-sanctioned congress declined yesterday as one of the criteria set forth for leadership candidates ...

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Fair share for labor

Fair share for labor The government's decision to freeze official minimum wages at 1997 levels, while widely expected, is a blow to Indonesia's labor movement nevertheless. It is a major setback after years of hard work to try to ensure that workers get their minimum fair share.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Pusri to raise urea output

Pusri to raise urea output JAKARTA (JP): PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri), a state-owned fertilizer producer based in Palembang, South Sumatra, will raise its annual urea fertilizer production to 7.48 million tons by 2005 from about 6.16 million tons at present.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/A new elegance dawns in Jakarta, with commercial appeal

A new elegance dawns in Jakarta, with commercial appealBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Sensuality floated through smatterings of black leaves on a cream slip dress. A turquoise-colored rose on the model's hair complemented a crepe gabardine spaghetti-strap dress in grape.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Nameless isles in Riau

Nameless isles in Riau PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Over three-quarters of the 3,214 islands in the province of Riau have not yet been named.Riau provincial legislator Djufri Hasan Basri revealed during a visit to Palembang yesterday that only 714 have been named.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Dead Indonesian gets PhD in Japan

Dead Indonesian gets PhD in Japan JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian national has become the first person to get a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Japan after his death.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/102,000 jobless employed

102,000 jobless employed BOGOR (JP): Labor intensive projects, designed to temporarily provide work for jobless people during the economic crisis, have employed 102,000 workers, an official from the Bogor Mayoralty said yesterday.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Mild quake hits Bali

Mild quake hits Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The island of Bali was shaken by a mild earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale yesterday morning.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/French Guignol to speak for the voiceless in four cities

French Guignol to speak for the voiceless in four cities JAKARTA (JP): French puppet master Guy Baldet is to stage the 190-year-old Guignol puppet show in Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta and Surabaya.Beginning April 2, the comedy marionette show will be staged for five days in Jakarta.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/City crime rate on the rise, police say

City crime rate on the rise, police say JAKARTA (JP): The number of larcenies, robberies and burglaries in the capital increased over the first three months of this year and is feared to rise further this month, police said yesterday.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Ministry launches project to counter foreign music

Ministry launches project to counter foreign music JAKARTA (JP): For many, the country's traditional music is being forgotten, losing the battle against invasions of foreign music. Now, even children tend to watch MTV instead of traditional performances aired on television.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/No meetings in hotels

No meetings in hotels SEMARANG, Central Java: Governor Soewardi yesterday issued an order banning all officials in his administration from holding meetings in hotels."The prohibition is a move to help save money in all sectors", he said, as quoted by Antara.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Govt plans to merge 18 state firms

Govt plans to merge 18 state firms JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering merging 18 state companies under the Ministry of Transportation into a handful of firms to improve their performance.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Long-term capital inflows needed to shore up rupiah

Long-term capital inflows needed to shore up rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs policies at the moment that will attract long-term capital inflows in order to shore up the rupiah and revive the dying economy, economist Rizal Ramli and currency market analyst Theo F. Toemion have said.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film 3:05 Family's Film 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Teen Drama: Dunia yang Beda 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 ...

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/A new approach?

A new approach? The step taken by the Armed Forces (ABRI) chief of sociopolitical affairs, Lt. Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to hold a dialog with intellectuals in Yogyakarta deserves to be welcomed.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Dialogs with President

Dialogs with President Almost every day we read about student demonstrations on campuses all over the country, which is a very positive sign. This shows that the students care about what is happening in their country and are earnestly trying to contribute their opinions and thoughts.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/No hike in fuel prices in near future: Govt

No hike in fuel prices in near future: Govt JAKARTA (JP): The government will not increase fuel prices today, as outlined in the IMF-brokered reform package signed on Jan.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/ABRI denies involvement in activists' disappearance

ABRI denies involvement in activists' disappearance JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) headquarters yesterday dismissed allegations that the military were behind the recent disappearance of a number of activists.ABRI spokesman Brig. Gen. A. Wahab Mokodongan said the allegations were groundless.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Job description of new cabinet announced

Job description of new cabinet announced JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto issued a decree yesterday defining the positions, basic functions and organizational structure of his 36-strong cabinet, in a bid to avoid overlapping tasks.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Court rejects Ratna's lawsuit against police

Court rejects Ratna's lawsuit against police JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta District Court rejected lawsuits filed against the police by stage actress Ratna Sarumpaet and five other people for alleged illegal arrest and detention during a hearing yesterday.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Dharmala sees higher income

Dharmala sees higher income JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dharmala Insurance expects a 17 percent increase in gross premium income this year from Rp 145 billion (US$16.86 million) last year, the company has said.Director M.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Government to provide more incentives to boost investment

Government to provide more incentives to boost investment JAKARTA (JP): The government is to provide more incentives for investors in a bid to boost new investment projects this year, it was revealed yesterday.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Experts call for limitation of presidential term

Experts call for limitation of presidential term JAKARTA (JP): Senior political scientists and law experts openly requested a limit to the number of terms for which a person can hold the office of president and called for a revision of the 1945 Constitution to accommodate the move.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Indonesia, IMF reach reasonable conclusion: Neiss

Indonesia, IMF reach reasonable conclusion: Neiss JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have come to a reasonable conclusion in reviewing the country's monetary policy, the IMF Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss said yesterday.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/RI Asiad team to fly on military cargo plane

RI Asiad team to fly on military cargo plane JAKARTA (JP): The government announced the first part of its package to help the Asian Games team yesterday when it said the Air Force had promised to transport the country's 200-member contingent to Thailand on a Hercules military cargo aircraft.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Indonesia likely to be a dominant issue at ASEM

Indonesia likely to be a dominant issue at ASEMBy K. Basrie LONDON (JP): Indonesia's economic crisis will be a major topic at the 2nd Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) which begins here tomorrow, a British foreign office spokesman has said.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/'Consult locals please'

'Consult locals please' SEMARANG, Central Java: About half of the 216 registered consultancy firms in Central Java have gone bankrupt, an association official said yesterday.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Army Academy ready to greet female cadets

Army Academy ready to greet female cadetsBy Ridwan Max Sijabat MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): The Army is to introduce changes at it's prestigious Army Academy in order to produce professional cadets who are ready for action, an officer said.Deputy Governor of the academy Brig. Gen.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Arkansas ambush

Arkansas ambush The terrible incident on March 24 is, tragically enough, a horrible example of how matters stand in the U.S. nowadays, even in a small town like Jonesboro.Let's look at the facts as reported in the media. Mitchell Jones, 13, is in a rage because his girlfriend dumped him.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Ranariddh's safety

Ranariddh's safety Ousted first prime minister of Cambodia Prince Ranariddh Sihanouk, now pardoned for his purported crimes, returned home to cheers from his dwindling supporters.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Tax revenue target for non-oil sectors exceeded

Tax revenue target for non-oil sectors exceeded JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Fuad Bawazier estimated that government tax revenues from non-oil sectors for the 1997/1998 fiscal year ending yesterday totaled Rp 62.42 trillion, or 11 percent higher than the Rp 56.14 trillion budget target.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Hoodlums reign again in Tanah Abang market

Hoodlums reign again in Tanah Abang market JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has vowed to crack down on a new gang of hoodlums that have reportedly been extorting money from traders in the Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Medical services on dengue

Medical services on dengue TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang General Hospital is offering free medical services to dengue fever victims who cannot afford to pay for treatment, a hospital official said.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Soeharto openly laments people's suffering

Soeharto openly laments people's suffering JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto openly lamented the growing torment and increased poverty faced by the people due to the economic crisis which has become so bad that even some mothers cannot afford to buy milk for their children.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Students say no to dialog with ABRI

Students say no to dialog with ABRI JAKARTA (JP): Students from the country's top universities have snubbed the offer of a meeting with Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto and several cabinet ministers which was planned for Saturday.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Wood-processing industries face log supply shortage

Wood-processing industries face log supply shortage JAKARTA (JP): Wood-processing industries will face a log supply shortage of at least 14.5 million cubic meters per year over the next five years due to forest fires, a forestry official said yesterday.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Indonesia braces for tough Thomas, Uber Cup fights

Indonesia braces for tough Thomas, Uber Cup fights JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may have to settle for semifinal places in both the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton championship finals in Hong Kong next May, a coach predicted yesterday after tournament drawings placed teams into competition groups.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Bakrie forms trading holding

Bakrie forms trading holding JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations approved yesterday the company's plan to inject all of its trading firms into Lewis & Peat (Rubber) Holdings Pte Ltd.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Military to crack down on blood 'merchants'

Military to crack down on blood 'merchants' JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin threatened yesterday to punish scalpers who exploited blood donors to rake in quick profits.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/53 people unable to perform haj

53 people unable to perform haj TANGERANG (JP): Fifty three people planning to perform their haj pilgrimage to Mecca this year have been informed that they cannot go even though they had paid Rp 9 million each to pilgrimage coordinator RA Afandi.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Soeharto still loved by the people: ABRI

Soeharto still loved by the people: ABRI JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) dismissed suggestions yesterday that President Soeharto had lost the people's confidence because of the ongoing monetary crisis.ABRI spokesman Brig. Gen. A.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Dili can't confirm death of Santana

Dili can't confirm death of Santana JAKARTA (JP): Military officials in Dili, East Timor said yesterday it could not confirm reports that Fretilin separatist leader Coni Santana had died in a car accident because his body has not been found.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998

JP/Gambling, not confidence

Gambling, not confidence So, a bunch of foreign investors, especially large fund managers, are strongly interested in buying shares in the country's publicly listed companies, which, as our esteemed minister of finance refers to as "this strong interest indicates their continuing confidence in ...