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Searching for all articles published on 1998-01-16 ...

50 articles.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128: - The Tavern Pub: Decada Band with a Saxophone player, daily except Sunday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Hazztoria Band, live music performance on Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/National interest is more important, says Tommy

National interest is more important, says Tommy JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo Mandala Putra, said yesterday he fully accepted the government's decision to scrap the tax breaks awarded to his national car project.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Young chef Degan makes mark in kitchen

Young chef Degan makes mark in kitchenBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Heard the one about a hapless cook who had to peel 10 kilograms of onion and 20 kilograms of potatoes by hand?He also had to clean the fridge, rooms, kitchen and put out the garbage by himself.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/'Love rupiah' drive (2)

'Love rupiah' drive (2)From MerdekaI welcome the "Love rupiah" drive despite the half-hearted and symbolic impression it generates.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Soeharto forms special team to monitor reform

Soeharto forms special team to monitor reform JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto formed a special team yesterday to monitor the implementation of the massive economic reform program agreed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in exchange for a multibillion-dollar bailout package.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Soeharto unveils sweeping reforms

Soeharto unveils sweeping reforms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto announced a series of drastic economic measures yesterday which are expected to lift the nation out of its present predicament.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/City to hire only 122 new teachers

City to hire only 122 new teachers JAKARTA (JP): The city education and teaching office will hire only 122 new elementary school teachers this academic year even though it has been estimated that Jakarta currently needs 2,300 additional teachers, an official has said.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Shoot on the spot, says police chief

Shoot on the spot, says police chief BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Provincial police chief Col. Gendro B.S. has ordered his members to take a tough stance against criminals, and shoot them on the spot if necessary.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Police confiscate 25 kg of gunpowder

Police confiscate 25 kg of gunpowder DEMAK, Central Java: Police confiscated 25 kilograms of gunpowder for the making of firecrackers in a raid Wednesday in Botosengon village, Dempet district, Demak regency.Demak police chief Lt. Col.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Fire guts supermarket

Fire guts supermarket JEMBER, East Java: The Sumbermas supermarket on Jl. Sultan Agung was gutted by fire early yesterday, causing billions of rupiah in losses.Antara reported that the fire was discovered at 2.45 a.m.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Reforms could turn economy around: IMF

Reforms could turn economy around: IMF JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund managing director Michel Camdessus said yesterday Indonesia had taken decisive steps that, if implemented fully, could turn its economy around.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Jan. 15, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 6,500.00 8,500.00Austrian shilling 1 590.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kumuh by Margono at Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Jan. 18. * Photo Exhibition: 100 old photos from Indonesia and Singapore, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Central bank needs to improve public disclosure mechanism

Central bank needs to improve public disclosure mechanism JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI), the central bank, should be able to find better ways of informing the public about the condition of the country's commercial banks without having to violate the 1992 Banking Law, said a banking analyst ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/29 entrepreneurs join rupiah drive

29 entrepreneurs join rupiah drive MEDAN, North Sumatra: A group of 29 local businesspeople joined the "Love Rupiah" drive yesterday, contributing Rp 3.3 billion (US$440,000) to the government.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaFridayMaghrib 6:17 p.m.SaturdayImsak 4:18 a.m.Subuh 4:28 a.m.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Ramada Bintang Bali, Kuta: - La Brasserie Cafe Restaurant: Crosstil Quatro, daily. - Alun-alun Lounge: The Heart Beat Band, nightly except on Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. - Poolside Open Theater: Tek-Tekan Dance, Saturday.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Probe into alleged rape to go on: Aritonang

Probe into alleged rape to go on: Aritonang JAKARTA (JP): A senior police officer has assured relatives of the late Cong Fung Moi, reportedly raped by a Thai monk, that detectives would continue to investigate the allegation even though the victim had died.City Police Spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 15, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Government urged to start more labor-intensive schemes

Government urged to start more labor-intensive schemes YOGYAKARTA (JP): The government is being urged to implement labor-intensive programs throughout the country to avoid possible unrest due to the swelling number of unemployed or laid-off laborers.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Gajah Mada Plaza gets skating rink

Gajah Mada Plaza gets skating rink JAKARTA (JP): Ponderosa Group, which holds the local franchises for the Pizza Hut and Amigos restaurant chains, and Putt-Putt Golf & Games from the United States, introduced yesterday a facility for ice skating on synthetic ice.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Sovereignty at stake in govt-IMF deal, House warns

Sovereignty at stake in govt-IMF deal, House warns JAKARTA (JP): Legislators pledged full support yesterday for the government's commitment for sweeping economic reforms reached after consultation with the International Monetary Fund, but warned that it should not sacrifice the people and the ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Tourism bodies ready to lure in Asian tourists

Tourism bodies ready to lure in Asian tourists JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tourism Promotion Board (BPPI), in cooperation with national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, the Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA), launched special travel ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/New monetary and exchange rate policy

New monetary and exchange rate policy JAKARTA (JP): The Letter of Intent on reinforced and strengthened reform measures agreed with the IMF which was signed by President Soeharto yesterday was supplemented with a 13-page appendix which contains a Memorandum on Economic and Financial Policies.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Soeharto holds rare media conference

Soeharto holds rare media conference JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto explained the newly negotiated economic reform package which he will carry out under the supervision of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a rare media conference yesterday held in his living room at his residence on Jl.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Coping with crisis

Coping with crisis President Soeharto finally demonstrated a full recognition of the economic crisis in which the nation is currently mired by committing himself to a strengthened reform program which will hit hard, among other things, at the business interests of his family members and close ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Economists welcome economic reforms

Economists welcome economic reforms JAKARTA (JP): Economists and capital market analysts hailed yesterday's massive economic reform program as an extraordinary measure to restore confidence in the country's economy.They all described the program as a nondiscriminatory bold move.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Leading government critics join hands for reforms

Leading government critics join hands for reforms JAKARTA (JP): Some twenty prominent government critics, including Megawati Soekarnoputri, Amien Rais, Ali Sadikin and Supeni, urged the government to make urgent economic and political reforms at a meeting here yesterday.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Richard Gere stands on anti-China soapbox in 'Red Corner'

Richard Gere stands on anti-China soapbox in 'Red Corner'By Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Red Corner is the sort of film that hits you in the gut, invoking a nameless fear of being framed for murder in a foreign country (China, in this case) known for its complicated legal system.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/PWI upbeat media will survive crisis

PWI upbeat media will survive crisis JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Journalists (PWI) Sofjan Lubis said yesterday he was confident that despite the economic crisis and the high price of newsprint, no Indonesian publication would close down or go bankrupt.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/'Love rupiah' drive (1)

'Love rupiah' drive (1) Mrs. Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana (Mbak Tutut), in all earnestness, has started a campaign to make the people of Indonesia love their currency. With much fanfare, ministers, government officials and a few businessmen also "sold" their dollars.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/S&P downgrades ratings of RI banks

S&P downgrades ratings of RI banks JAKARTA (JP): International ratings agency Standard and Poor's Corp (S&P) yesterday downgraded its ratings on 15 Indonesian banks to reflect the economic deterioration caused by the rupiah's rapid fall.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Spiritual crisis 'root of problems'

Spiritual crisis 'root of problems' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said yesterday that the root of the nation's problems stemmed from a spiritual crisis emanating from pervasive materialism.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Property market to remain sluggish

Property market to remain sluggish JAKARTA (JP): The property market would remain sluggish until 1999 as a decrease in demand for space from local companies would continue, a leading property consultancy firm said yesterday.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Vehicle thief shot dead

Vehicle thief shot dead JAKARTA (JP): An alleged motorcycle thief has been shot dead by a police patrol in West Jakarta, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Reforms fails to impress rupiah and stocks

Reforms fails to impress rupiah and stocks JAKARTA (JP): A new reform measure announced by the government yesterday failed to impress financial markets yesterday, with both the rupiah and share prices losing ground in moderate trading.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Bank Jakarta defied warnings: Lawyers

Bank Jakarta defied warnings: Lawyers JAKARTA (JP): Government lawyers revealed yesterday that the liquidated Bank Jakarta, owned by President Soeharto's half brother Probosutedjo, had been ailing over the past several years and that it had ignored dozens of warning letters prior to its closure ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Economic, political reforms must empower people: NGOs

Economic, political reforms must empower people: NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Three rural-based non-governmental organizations are calling for economic and political reforms that will empower people.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Tom and Jerry Kid 3:10 Children's Dance 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film: Science World 5:30 TV Drama: Peringatan Allah 6:00 News: ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Bank Lippo's Cirrus frustrating

Bank Lippo's Cirrus frustrating I am holder of a Lippo ATM card bearing the Cirrus and Alto logos No.705-15-01676-1. On Jan. 6, I withdrew Rp 400,000 from the Bank Seri Partha ATM with the Cirrus logo at Legian in Bali.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Is Japan responsible for the crisis?

Is Japan responsible for the crisis?By Edward Neilan Don't blame Indonesia, blame Japan for irresponsibility in setting precedents for loose lending, corruption patterns. Confidence is the issue in widening Asian financial crisis.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Students rally for actions to defuse crisis

Students rally for actions to defuse crisis BOGOR (JP): Dozens of students participated in a rally outside of the Bogor legislative council office Wednesday to urge authorities to take immediate steps to cope with the current economic turmoil.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/192,000 people temporarily hired

192,000 people temporarily hired BREBES, Central Java: As of Tuesday, the local administration had hired as many as 192,000 people who had lost their jobs in labor-intensive projects such as building dams, cleaning drains and rivers and renovating city roads, an official said.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Agroindustry could lead Indonesian economic recovery

Agroindustry could lead Indonesian economic recovery We have been closely following the domestic food situation and asked Dr. H.S. Dillon, Executive Director of the Center for Agricultural Policy Studies, who has held various senior positions in the Ministry of Agriculture.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Police continue two murder investigations

Police continue two murder investigations TANGERANG (JP): Local police are still investigating two separate murder cases which occurred here earlier this week.Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Bank workers, pedestrian shot in armed robbery

Bank workers, pedestrian shot in armed robbery JAKARTA (JP): Two bank employees and a pedestrian were shot during an armed robbery in the parking lot of Harapan Kita Hospital in West Jakarta yesterday morning.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Highlights of the IMF economic reform package

Highlights of the IMF economic reform package JAKARTA (JP): These are some of the main points in the memorandum attached to the letter of intent from President Soeharto to the International Monetary Fund.* Gradual elimination of fuel and electricity subsidies, starting on April 1.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Rating the raters

Rating the raters One of the casualties of Asia's economic woes has been the credibility of international credit rating agencies.

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/Full text of IMF statement on Indonesia

Full text of IMF statement on Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The following is the full text of the statement yesterday by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Michel Camdessus on the IMF fresh reform program with Indonesia:As you know, an IMF staff team together with Mr Fischer ...

Fri, 16 Jan 1998

JP/KONI to finance training if govt budget canceled

KONI to finance training if govt budget canceled JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council task force chairman Muhammad Hindarto said yesterday the council would still finance training for the 13th Asian Games if the National Development Planning Board canceled its plan to provide Rp 2 ...