Japan aids rice production JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government has agreed to provide Rp
1.7 billion in soft loans to boost Indonesia's rice, corn and
soybean production, according to a senior official at the
Ministry of Agriculture. More ...
PPP takes tough stance at the session JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) left on
Wednesday a strong mark during the plenary session by presenting
a tough stance on controversial issues such as the probe into
Soeharto's wealth, and apologizing to the nation for failure to
fight ... More ...
Settling the foreign debt snagBy Laksamana Sukardi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's private foreign debt burden must be
dealt with expeditiously. One of the most important prerequisites
for recovery of the Indonesian economy is the settlement of this
debt incubus. More ...
Six detainees make an escape TANGERANG (JP): Six detainees fled from Ciledug police
subprecinct detention center on Tuesday night after taking
advantage of lax security arising through distractions presented
by the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly.Tangerang Police chief Lt. More ...
South Africa's Truth Commission Even after all-race elections in 1994 ended South Africa's
long struggle over apartheid, vanished relatives didn't come back
and the perpetrators of political violence still went
unidentified. More ...
Australian veto of RI food itams 'hurts exports' JAKARTA (JP): The Australia quarantine authority's rejection
of several food imports from Indonesia over the past few years is
a blow to the confidence of the latter country's exporters, a
report says. More ...
Mediocre archery results due to lack of competition JAKARTA (JP): The newly appointed chairman of the Indonesia
Archery Association, Hayono Isman, blamed a lack of competition
as the main factor for the national athletes' bad results during
a two-day simulation for the 13th Asian Games that ended ... More ...
Family members die in landslide MANADO, North Sulawesi: A 66-year-old widow and her 14-year-
old granddaughter died when an early morning landslide buried
their home in the Kleak subdistrict of Malalayang on Tuesday. Two
other grandchildren were injured. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.11, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Sell-off and oil exports boost foreign reserves JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's foreign reserves rose in the first
week of November, boosted by oil exports and the sale of a stake
in state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik. More ...
'Civilian guards' consist mainly of out of town jobless JAKARTA (JP): Many of the civilian guards whose recruitment
has sparked controversy during this week's four-day Special
Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) consist of
unemployed people from cities across Java. More ...
Legislator loses out on plenary session JAKARTA (JP): Andi Matalatta, chairman of the Golkar faction
in the House of Representatives, missed the plenary session of
the People's Consultative Assembly on Tuesday because no seat was
prepared for him."I found no seat prepared for me so I went out. More ...
IMF satisfied with new timetable for bank debts JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Asia
Pacific director Hubert Neiss expressed satisfaction on Wednesday
over the new repayment scheme for a large proportion of more than
Rp 141 trillion (US$18 billion) in government loans ... More ...
The people have spoken While the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was beginning
its four-day Special Session on Tuesday, the country's leading
opposition politicians saw fit to remind the nation that the
reform movement was still very much alive. More ...
Ooq searches for truth through his worksBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): While the general public has only recently
questioned the validity of the Surat Perintah 11 Maret (the 11
March Order) -- popularly known as Supersemar, and the events
that led to the final days of Sukarno's life, the late Pak ... More ...
At least five workers die in Lampung dam accident BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung (JP): At least five workers of a dam
project at Tanggamus regency have been found dead and nine others
remained trapped on Wednesday after a concrete framework they
were building caved in two days earlier. More ...
Civilian security personnel In the current increasingly heated situation, it is suspected
that the Armed Forces (ABRI) created a situation in society where
one side fights against the other. More ...
Man nominates self for president JAKARTA (JP): A 70-year-old man from Bandung, the capital of
West Java, has named himself Indonesia's next president,
declaring his readiness to compete with other candidates in the
ballot. More ...
United Palestinians Palestinians can achieve more if they unite now and face the
Israelis with one voice in the final talks to delineate the
Palestinian's state border, the future status of Jerusalem,
settlement of refugees and water issues. More ...
Wiranto guarded on ABRI's political role JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto trod
cautiously on Wednesday over mounting demands that the military
end its presence in the House of Representatives (DPR) and
regional legislative councils. More ...
Australian firm may invest in Bogasari MELBOURNE (Bloomberg): AWB Ltd., the monopoly exporter of
Australian wheat, is interested in investing in PT Bogasari Flour
Mills, Indonesia's largest flour miller, Chairman Trevor Flugge
said. More ...
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Photo Exhibition: Images d'Europe by Jean-Christophe Ballot,
at CCCL - French Cultural Center Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031
5678639), 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., until Nov. 28.Film * French Film, at CCCL - French Cultural Center Jl. More ...
Wanakerta women fluff their way for a livingBy Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): The woman and her two teenage
children could not stop sneezing as heaps of kapok floated in the
air around them. Even the afternoon downpour did not dampen their
working spirit. More ...
MPR members hail Ciganjur declaration JAKARTA (JP): Members of the People's Consultative Assembly
(MPR) hailed on Wednesday a declaration by four popular
prodemocracy figures while disagreeing over the demanded deadline
for the establishment of a new government and the phasing out of
the Armed ... More ...
Stronger rupiah masks a dangerous economic paradox The rupiah is strengthening in value despite deterioration in
the Indonesian economy. Economist Kwik Kian Gie discusses the
paradox inherent in the recent performance of the currency. More ...
Fashion looks to used phone cards, coconutsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): What will people wear in the future? Forget chic
or elegant dresses made out of silk or chiffon. The answer is
plastic, newspapers, coconut shells and even used telephone
cards. More ...
Indonesian-U.S. business meet JAKARTA (JP): The United States Committee of the Indonesian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) met here on Wednesday
with two leaders of the American Chamber of Commerce discussing
cooperation in the development of small and medium-scale
enterprises and ... More ...
Students clash with soldiers JAKARTA (JP): Fourteen people were injured -- some critically
-- when security personnel clashed with students protesting the
Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly on
Wednesday. More ...
Churches supply food for students JAKARTA (JP): Students are not having to worry about going
hungry while they are demonstrating for various causes, as many
parties have declared their readiness to supply them with food. More ...
Democracy, but oil takes precedence One of the candidates in Kazakhstan's presidential elections
in January claims to be a clairvoyant, but anyone can predict
that the winner will be the incumbent, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Mr. More ...
Pertamina, Petronas sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian state oil company Petronas and
Indonesian state oil company Pertamina signed on Wednesday a one-
year term contract for the supply of Malaysian Crude Oil (MCO) to
Indonesia effective Jan. 1, 1999. More ...
How does the Jakarta Initiative measure up?By Eddy Soeparno JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Initiative successfully arranged a
conference to introduce the scope and objectives of this informal
body, which was created to assist borrowers and lenders in
overcoming the hurdles to successful debt ... More ...
Napoleon denies that all roads lead to RomeBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Why does half the world drive on the left, and
the other half on the right? At last, the answer to this burning
question is within reach."We do not know which side of the road the Romans drove on. More ...
Transmigrants cut their losses MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Many transmigrants at Jagebob
transmigration residential site have opted to sell their land and
return to their hometowns because of the poor soil quality and
the lack of public transportation. More ...
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News
7:00 Music
7:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi
8:00 Music
8:15 Talk Show: Dialog
9:00 Live Reports: Special Session of MPR
12:00 p.m. More ...
Assembly factions agree on 12 draft decrees JAKARTA (JP): All five factions in the People's Consultative
Assembly (MPR) agreed to a package of 12 draft decrees on
Wednesday, but it was Golkar that stole the show for attempting a
complete breakaway from its past. More ...
S'pore gas deal still on despite Gulf disagreement JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on
Wednesday that a land dispute involving its gas contractor Gulf
Indonesia Resources Ltd. in South Sumatra should not affect its
deal to supply natural gas to Singapore's PowerGas. More ...
Journalists protest beating of photographers JAKARTA (JP): More than 200 journalists staged on Wednesday a
protest at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) against the
beating by security personnel of three photo journalists during a
student demonstration on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta. More ...
Opposition leaders' meeting welcomed as rare opportunity JAKARTA (JP): A declaration drawn up by four popular figures
on Tuesday was well received by political observers on Wednesday
as a rare opportunity to build an alternative national
leadership. More ...
Political bills offer no guarantee of fair polls The government has delivered three political bills to the
House of Representatives (DPR), which is expected to deliberate
them after the current Special Session of the People's
Consultative Assembly (MPR). More ...
Factions agree on probe into Soeharto wealth JAKARTA (JP): Four of five factions in the People's
Consultative Assembly (MPR) openly urged the government during
the general view session on Wednesday to intensify its drive to
probe the wealth of former president Soeharto and his family. More ...
AlbumPhoto A: GeneralsJP/msaGENERAL WHISPER: Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto (extreme
left) and ABRI Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen. Susilo
Bambang Yudoyono (center) listen attentively to Army Chief of
Staff Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo. More ...
Our Jurassic Park I am fascinated with the science fiction novels written by
Michael Crichton. They are always scientifically precise and have
clear narratives. I think his most popular novel in Indonesia is
Jurassic Park. More ...
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Different Visions, by Frans Nadjira,
Charles Cham, Budhiana, Aant S. Kawisar, at Ganesha Gallery, Four
Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010), daily, 12 p.m. to
8 p.m., until Dec. 3. More ...
Men's doubles Candra, Tony want fixed partnership JAKARTA (JP): Top Indonesian men's doubles player Candra
Wijaya said on Wednesday he needed time to settle into a
partnership with Tony Gunawan after Sigit Budiarto's self-imposed
break from the sport over alleged drug use. More ...
Bullish market sentiment continues despite clashes JAKARTA (JP): The bullish sentiment in the country's financial
markets continued yesterday despite reports of clashes between
soldiers and students.The rupiah strengthened to end the day at 7,750 against the
U.S. More ...
Two more alleged 'ninjas' die at the hands of mobs SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The province has witnessed the
beatings of four more people accused of being "ninjas" in
different incidents in Temanggung, Pemalang, West Semarang and
Grobogan. More ...
13 soldiers abducted in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Besides killing three soldiers and
stealing guns, rifles and ammunition, members of the Falentil
resistance movement abducted 13 other soldiers in an attack on
military headquarters in Alas subdistrict, Manufahi, on Monday. More ...
Rice harvest may be hit by La Nina JAKARTA (JP): The La Nina weather phenomenon may cut rice
production in 10 provinces as excessive rains induced by an
unusual cool climate could delay or affect rice harvests in the
areas next year, a senior government official at the Ministry of
Agriculture ... More ...
Nusa Dua to hold arts festival DENPASAR, Bali: At least 25 art groups from Bali and two from
Jakarta and Central Java will take part in a week-long arts
festival starting on Nov. 25 in Nusa Dua, head of the Bali
Tourism Office, Ida Bagus Pangjaya, said on Tuesday. More ...
Street-fighting children trained for improvement PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): A group of 26 students from three
high schools in Jakarta frequently involved in street brawls have
joined a free eight-day outdoor physical and mental training
course here beginning Monday. More ...
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