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Searching for all articles published on 1998-05-15 ...

37 articles.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Jalan Jalan takes Jakarta entertainment to new heights

Jalan Jalan takes Jakarta entertainment to new heightsBy Marieke Van Heek JAKARTA (JP): On the top floor of one of the highest office buildings in Jakarta's business district, a nightclub enjoys a full house every weekend. The normally deserted parking lot around Menara Imperium on Jl.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Juwono says RI slow to fight fires

Juwono says RI slow to fight fires SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: State Minister of Environment Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday Indonesia reacted slowly and passively in handling its forest fires, and that it only responded when the fires grabbed international attention.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Soeharto cuts short his trip to Cairo

Soeharto cuts short his trip to Cairo JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto cut short his trip to Cairo and flew home yesterday after holding a meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on efforts to improve bilateral ties.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Borneo Festival to be held

Borneo Festival to be held PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The city will host the third Borneo Festival which is to be opened on May 22 by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Abdul Latief, Antara reported yesterday.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Riots, looting paralyze Jakarta

Riots, looting paralyze Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The capital looked like a war zone yesterday as thousands of people damaged and burned hundreds of buildings and vehicles and looted the contents of the destroyed properties.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 14, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Ship fares rise 30 percent

Ship fares rise 30 percent MANADO, North Sulawesi: The tariff for economy class tickets on passenger ships here has gone up 30 percent.Antara reported yesterday that Governor E.E. Mangindaan had signed a letter Wednesday approving the increase from Rp 99 per kilometer for each passenger to Rp 129.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Gen. Wiranto apologizes for shootings

Gen. Wiranto apologizes for shootings JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces formally apologized for the fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students on Tuesday and said that three soldiers were killed when rioting erupted in many parts of Jakarta yesterday.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Cartoon: Tom and Jerry Kids 3:05 Sports: Topik Olah Raga 3:30 Village Program 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Performance: Cakrawala Budaya 5:00 Music: Paket 27 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My ...

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Stop the rampage

Stop the rampage Every thinking person must be appalled by the anarchy -- there really is no other word for it -- that engulfed much of Jakarta yesterday.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 14, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,000.00 12.000.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/A lamentable tragedy

A lamentable tragedy Media reports of the recent bloody incident at Trisakti University have prompted much reaction from almost every segment of society. Students staged commemorations on their own respective campuses and at Trisakti University in a show of solidarity for their dead colleagues.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Outbound flights fully booked

Outbound flights fully booked JAKARTA (JP): Bookings for outbound flights registered a dramatic rise yesterday as foreigners and frightened locals fled the tumultuous city.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/E-com needs new balanced interests

E-com needs new balanced interestsBy Djauhari Oratmangung and Wiwit Wisatyo JAKARTA (JP): At the threshold of the 21st century, developed and developing nations alike are challenging themselves to action structural reform or modernization in society based on the key paradigms globalization, ...

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Indonesia's neighbors concerned over riots

Indonesia's neighbors concerned over riots KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia said yesterday that it is concerned over unrest in Indonesia and is closely monitoring the situation."We are of course concerned, monitoring this very closely," Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Rupiah slumps below Rp 11,000 as unrest intensifies

Rupiah slumps below Rp 11,000 as unrest intensifies JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah slumped to below Rp 11,000 to the U.S. dollar and share prices continued their plunge yesterday amid the worsening political situation and widespread social unrest in the capital.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Mobs rule streets as riots rock the city

Mobs rule streets as riots rock the city JAKARTA (JP): Mobs ruled the city's streets yesterday.It was a day when crowds, motorists and motorcyclists did not have to bother about traffic signs or traffic laws.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Sorcerer says...

Sorcerer says... Sorcerers, it is believed, can make you rich, win a tender or find the right match for you. Fifty women found their death in a makeshift grave after they offered themselves to be strangled by one immoral insane man and have their saliva drunk.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/New Jakarta Ensemble to perform in New York

New Jakarta Ensemble to perform in New York JAKARTA (JP): New Jakarta Ensemble will make its North American debut with a unique mix of East and West at the Asia Society in New York next week.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/KL, Jakarta agree on ICJ ruling

KL, Jakarta agree on ICJ ruling JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia have formally agreed to accept any future ruling made by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the disputed Sipadan and Ligitan islands.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Govt sets resource rent taxes at six percent

Govt sets resource rent taxes at six percent JAKARTA (JP): The government has introduced resource royalty provisions, or rent taxes, on the country's timber companies to replace mandatory forest royalties.According to Government Regulation No.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Caring for the 'little people'

Caring for the 'little people'From RepublikaIt is the little people who suffer most because of the increase in fuel prices. It is practically a certainty that there will be very bad social upheavals which will bring the country into further chaos.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Hot debate over Soeharto's offer to step aside

Hot debate over Soeharto's offer to step aside JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's reported remarks that he was prepared to resign if people no longer trusted him provoked a wide debate here yesterday, in spite of a correction by Foreign Minister Ali Alatas from Cairo.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Foreign wholesalers banned

Foreign wholesalers banned JAKARTA (JP): The government has prohibited foreign wholesalers and distributors from entering the domestic retail market.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Pertamina ready for free market

Pertamina ready for free market JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina is beefing up its operations to enable it compete with multinational oil companies in the distribution and sale of fuel in the domestic market.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Tony Blair rides high on wave of popularity

Tony Blair rides high on wave of popularity Probably because of his youth and vigor, Tony Blair continues to enjoy a great deal of support from the British people and high marks for his achievements. He is a politician who is skilled at perceiving key social trends and currents.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Protesters take over radio station in Semarang

Protesters take over radio station in Semarang JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of student protesters in the Central Java capital of Semarang, joined by hundreds of city residents, took over the state-owned Radio Republik Indonesia station yesterday forcing the radio station to air their demands ...

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Crises don't happen overnight

Crises don't happen overnight Every major event on earth will normally be proceeded by symptoms or early warnings. By watching out for symptoms we should be able to predict and prepare for the events, thereby avoiding or minimizing any damage.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Unknown Imai off to flying start in Guam Golf Open

Unknown Imai off to flying start in Guam Golf Open GUAM (Agencies): Little known Katsumune Imai of Japan made a superb start to his first Omega Tour event yesterday by firing a six under par 66 for a one-shot lead after the opening round of the US$200,000 Guam Open at Leo Palace Resort.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Students hit by crisis

Students hit by crisis YOGYAKARTA: Some 4,000 Gadjah Mada University students may have to take a vacation from their studies because of financial difficulties, its rector, Ichlasul Amal, said here Wednesday.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Foreign embassies urge their nationals to show caution

Foreign embassies urge their nationals to show caution JAKARTA (JP): The United States embassy here issued a travel warning urging U.S.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/S&P assigns 'B-' to APP

S&P assigns 'B-' to APP JAKARTA (JP): International rating agency Standard & Poor's assigned a "B-" long-term rating yesterday to APP Finance (VII) Mauritius Ltd.'s US$500 million convertible notes due April 2003.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Rizal Nurdin elected governor

Rizal Nurdin elected governor MEDAN, North Sumatra: Maj. Gen. T. Rizal Nurdin, the former chief of Bukit Barisan Military Command, saw off challenges from rivals Usman Pelly and A.M. Situmorang and was elected North Sumatra governor for 1998/2003 yesterday.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Government critics ask Soeharto to step down

Government critics ask Soeharto to step down JAKARTA (JP): A group of 44 leading government critics, including Amien Rais, senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad and senior economist Emil Salim, established the Majelis Amanah Rakyat (Council for People's Mandate) last night and demanded President ...

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Student demonstrations continue

Student demonstrations continue JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of university students in the city continued to demonstrate yesterday by holding free-speech forums on their campuses.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Religious leaders decry violence

Religious leaders decry violence JAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders of different faiths in the country joined hands yesterday in deploring the widespread violence of recent days, imploring all parties to show restraint.

Fri, 15 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Art Exhibition: Works of Suromo, at Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 28. * Painting Exhibition: Study for Distance by Hanafi, at Galerie Focus, Jl. Kemang Selatan X B No.