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Searching for all articles published on 1998-07-11 ...

44 articles.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Jamsostek pays Rp 6.9b in claims

Jamsostek pays Rp 6.9b in claims TANGERANG (JP): The local branch of state-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek has paid claims worth Rp 6.9 billion (US$475,862) for 14,753 worker dismissal cases over the past six months, a company executive has said.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Social security insurance firms defend monopolies

Social security insurance firms defend monopolies JAKARTA (JP): The five state-owned social security insurance companies should retain their monopolies to ensure public welfare, executives of the companies say.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Affirmative action won't work

Affirmative action won't workBy Iwan Pranoto BANDUNG (JP): Political observer Jusuf Wanandi said in the Jakarta Post on July 1, 1998, that a policy of affirmative action would bring Indonesian people closer together.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Habibie walks down memory lane as he tours RSCM

Habibie walks down memory lane as he tours RSCM JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie toured Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta yesterday, in what he described as a trip down memory lane since his wife, Hasri Ainun Besari, had worked here when he met her in 1962.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/City kite festival packs an environmental punch

City kite festival packs an environmental punch JAKARTA (JP): A two-day kite festival promoting public awareness on the importance of zero emissions from the city's vehicles will begin today at the National Monument (Monas) square.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/S'pore determined in its aim to be world art center

S'pore determined in its aim to be world art center In conjunction with the 12th Singapore Festival of Arts which ran from May 28 to June 28, the Singapore Tourism Board invited The Jakarta Post reporter Ida Indawati Khouw to witness the event.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Golkar expected to make the jump to formal party

Golkar expected to make the jump to formal party JAKARTA (JP): It looks like a party and has certainly acted like a party, but Golkar, the dominant political organization, has always refused to call itself a party for the last 32 years.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Merapi rumbles, spews lava again

Merapi rumbles, spews lava again MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): One of the world's most active volcanoes here, Mt. Merapi, rumbled again yesterday while spewing out more lava and hot gas from its cone.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Sutiyoso: A nightmare to 'becak' drivers

Sutiyoso: A nightmare to 'becak' driversBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): For thousands of becak (pedicab) drivers, Governor Sutiyoso may be the man they hate most on the face of the earth. For good reason.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Alleged bank swindler caught after four years on the run

Alleged bank swindler caught after four years on the run JAKARTA (JP): A Indonesian businessman wanted for allegedly embezzling his bank of the equivalent of almost US$2.4 billion is on his way home after four years on the run.Suspect Sugianto L.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 10, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Crisis in Indonesia

Crisis in Indonesia The United States government is directly responsible for the economic catastrophe and currency chaos that is presently afflicting Indonesia.President Bill Clinton has more pro-Israel people in his cabinet than any other American president in history.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Village chiefs protest protests

Village chiefs protest protests KEBUMEN, Central Java: More than 450 village chiefs and subdistrict chiefs from the Kebumen area held a rally against Golkar at the local administration office here to seek protection against their own residents now frequently protesting against them.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Habibie backs licenses to keep media in line

Habibie backs licenses to keep media in line JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie is recommending the country's journalistic be required to get renewable licenses from authorized bodies to maintain a high standard of journalistic professionalism.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Preacher named suspect in bloody mid-May riots

Preacher named suspect in bloody mid-May riots JAKARTA (JP): Police yesterday officially named Chinese- Indonesian Anton Medan, an ex-con turned Moslem preacher, as a suspect for his alleged role in leading mobs during the mid-May riots.City police chief Maj. Gen.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Nearly half all public busses are standing idle

Nearly half all public busses are standing idle JAKARTA (JP): The number of functioning urban public busses has dropped drastically to 49,791 in June from 89,781 units last August due to the economic crisis, Minister of Communications Giri Suseno Hadihardjono said yesterday.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Interesting experiment

Interesting experiment According to Merdeka of July 2, Kwik Kian Gie, a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), conducted a poll to find out who people thought would be the best candidate for the presidency after the general election.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Floor price on export goods extended

Floor price on export goods extended JAKARTA (JP): The government has extended the floor prices set for certain export products for the period April 1 to June 30 for a further 15 days, the industry and trade ministry announced yesterday.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Akbar leads preliminary race for Golkar chairman

Akbar leads preliminary race for Golkar chairman JAKARTA (JP): The secretary of Golkar's board of patrons, Akbar Tandjung, yesterday led the preliminary race for the chairmanship with two votes ahead of rival Edi Sudradjat.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Schools close due to lack of pupils

Schools close due to lack of pupils SEMARANG, Central Java: At least 104 public and private elementary schools in Central Java closed down during the 1997/1998 school year due to a lack of new students.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on July 10, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 14,900.00 15,900.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Embroideries Exhibition in the lobby of Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Phone: 323707), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until July 31. * Painting Exhibition Hello, how's it going, by Evie Westmore, at the Main Lobby of the Regent Jakarta, Jl. H.R.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/World Cup: Litany of the losers' suffering

World Cup: Litany of the losers' sufferingBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): There are some places where the most important thing happening this weekend is not the World Cup soccer final: Mars, the bottom of the Marianas Trench, the United States of America...

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Jakartans told to beware of possible floods

Jakartans told to beware of possible floods JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) strongly urged Jakartans to take precautionary measures against possible flash floods after more heavy rain was forecast for the capital.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/PADI joins plethora of parties

PADI joins plethora of parties JAKARTA (JP): A group of academics, social activists and businesspeople gathered together to form the Indonesian Democratic Alliance Movement (PADI) as a precursor to a political party with the ultimate aim of protecting and highlighting the diversity in Indonesia.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Rattan smugglers foiled in Kendari

Rattan smugglers foiled in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Intelligence agents here have foiled an attempt to smuggle 130 metric tons of high-quality rattan aboard the ships MV Kapili Putra and MV Teluk Kulisusu bound for Singapore.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/'Al-Fayed' loves smelly 'pet'

'Al-Fayed' loves smelly 'pet' WONOSOBO, Central Java (JP): He has a rich colored shiny coat, lounges anywhere he likes but has a weakness for the lowly pet (flat beans notorious for their offensive odor), despite his name associated with the rich and famous.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Singaporeans find it hard to know their 'original' art

Singaporeans find it hard to know their 'original' art SINGAPORE (JP): Like in other countries with diverse populations, Singaporeans sometimes find it difficult to identify their "original" art.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Govt condemns gang rapes during riots

Govt condemns gang rapes during riots JAKARTA (JP): The government formally condemned yesterday the gang rapes that were rampant during and after the May riots in Jakarta and other towns, but stopped short of issuing a public apology as demanded by the National Commission on Human Rights.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Workers suspended for joining protest

Workers suspended for joining protest JAKARTA (JP): An electronic components company in Cibinong, Bogor, has suspended four of its workers because they took part in a strike and protest, the workers said yesterday.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Au revoir France

Au revoir France Tomorrow, the curtain falls on one of the greatest shows on Earth. We could not ask for a more fitting end to Coupe du Monde France 98 than the final match between host France and defending champion Brazil, both ranked as pre-tournament favorites.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/The danger of disintegration

The danger of disintegration Two major developments have taken place in Irian Jaya. First, students were shot, as in the mid-May Trisakti tragedy that led to the downfall of Soeharto, and second, there have been growing demands for self-rule.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Thai fishermen deported

Thai fishermen deported SEMARANG, Central Java: Seventeen Thai fishermen who were arrested by a sea patrol of the Central Java Police two months ago were recently deported, an official said.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Tanri addresses graft in state companies

Tanri addresses graft in state companies JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng has issued a new ruling to limit involvement of top officials of state-owned companies in projects or business transactions related to the firms.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Judge 'screws' himself

Judge 'screws' himself SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters): California's Commission on Judicial Performance admonished a superior court judge for calling a lawyer "chicken" and sending an e-mail saying he intended to "screw" a litigant.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Push to recover SEA Games funds to go on: Minister

Push to recover SEA Games funds to go on: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said yesterday his ministry would not give up in its efforts to recover Rp 35 billion (US$2.5 million) in forestry funds lent to finance the 19th Southeast Asian Games last year.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Govt covers Rp 2.5b deficit for Asiad

Govt covers Rp 2.5b deficit for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The government has agreed to cover a Rp 2.5 billion (US$164,000) deficit in the National Sports Council's budget for Indonesia's participation in the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Domestic market down on political concerns

Domestic market down on political concerns JAKARTA (JP): The domestic financial market slipped further yesterday due to political maneuvering, with the rupiah holding at 15,250 against the U.S. dollar and stock prices inching lower by 1.4 percent, dealers and analysts said.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Police plan to tighten security for freight

Police plan to tighten security for freight JAKARTA (JP): In response to businesspeople's complaints about the increasing incidence of truck robberies and thefts, the police are moving to tighten security in areas prone to such crime.City Police chief Maj. Gen.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Counterfeit money widespread

Counterfeit money widespread BOGOR (JP): Counterfeit money has become widespread here since the monetary crisis took root last year, a reliable source at the local district court said yesterday.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Freeport not worried about future despite instability

Freeport not worried about future despite instability JAKARTA (JP): Copper and gold producer PT Freeport Indonesia, a subsidiary of New Orleans-based Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold, said yesterday it was not worried about the future of its operations in the country despite recent political ...

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Man busted with drugs and needle

Man busted with drugs and needle JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives apprehended an alleged drug dealer during a street operation in the wee hours yesterday on Jl. Suprapto in Cempaka Putih.

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 12:15 p.m. World Cup Soccer (rerun) 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 TV Series: Silverhawks 3:05 TV Drama: Kampak Emas 3:30 Science Film: Invention 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 ...

Sat, 11 Jul 1998

JP/Textile exports rise in first quarter of '98

Textile exports rise in first quarter of '98 JAKARTA (JP): Exports of textile and textile-related products jumped 50.8 percent to US$2.46 billion in the first three months of this year from $1.63 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.