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39 articles.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Dead infant found in river

Dead infant found in river JAKARTA (JP): A dead infant, estimated to be one year old, was found floating on a river in Karang Anyar village in Cikarang, Bekasi, on Saturday, a forensic staff member of the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital said yesterday.It is believed the baby was murdered.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:45 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Benang-Benang Kasih 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 TV Drama: Kewajiban 6:00 News: ...

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/What role do Asian values play in the midst of monetary crisis?

What role do Asian values play in the midst of monetary crisis? The so-called Asian values were touted to have fueled the Asian miracle. But with the region in deep financial crisis, what role do these values play? Anil Netto reports for Inter Press Service.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/IMF funds for Indonesia a 'buy-in', not a bailout

IMF funds for Indonesia a 'buy-in', not a bailoutBy James Castle JAKARTA (JP): One reason the market dipped after Indonesia announced its comprehensive and constructive reform package agreement with the International Monetary Fund on Jan.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Two male lifters improve on personal bests

Two male lifters improve on personal bests JAKARTA (JP): Two male lifters have set personal bests in first-phase training for the 13th Asian Games, bolstering their chances of being named to the team to compete in Bangkok in December.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Two fires raze five houses during holiday

Two fires raze five houses during holiday JAKARTA (JP): Two fires gutted five unoccupied houses in South and West Jakarta yesterday.A blaze, believed to have been caused by a short circuit, swept through a house at about 9 a.m. on Jl. Bungur in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Four killed in road races

Four killed in road races UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Four motorcyclists who turned the streets into an illegal racing circuit were killed in separate crashes last month, police said over the weekend.Ujungpandang traffic police chief Maj.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Four die during 'Takbiran' parades

Four die during 'Takbiran' parades JAKARTA (JP): Four people died and two others were injured in traffic accidents during unofficial street parades marking the Takbiran prayer celebration Thursday night.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Students warn against politics of scapegoating

Students warn against politics of scapegoating JAKARTA (JP): Student and youth leaders warned the public over the weekend against what they called "scapegoating politics" which may threaten national unity.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Whatever happened to damage control?

Whatever happened to damage control? Indonesia's image and reputation both abroad and within the country has been severely damaged by many events and factors including: forest fires, huge foreign debts, monetary crisis, deaths due to famine, sporadic riots, corruption, collusion, lack of ...

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Clinton's dangerous options in defying Saddam Hussein

Clinton's dangerous options in defying Saddam HusseinBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): Clinton's sex life in the White House is surely only his wife's concern. It certainly shouldn't spill over into the nation's business and even more certainly it shouldn't spill over into foreign affairs.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Bali needs sea port: PHRI

Bali needs sea port: PHRI JAKARTA (JP): Bali, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, needs an international sea port to cater to marine tourism, the island's chapter of the Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI) has said."Marine tourism has become a trend for U.S.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Recreational parks remain popular among revelers

Recreational parks remain popular among revelers JAKARTA (JP): The city's major recreational parks -- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Ragunan Zoo and Taman Impian Jaya Ancol -- have remained favorite places for people to celebrate Idul Fitri.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Shoe industry braces for more gloomy days

Shoe industry braces for more gloomy daysBy M.M.I. Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): "I usually stopped production during the fasting month of Ramadhan and used my time for book-keeping, settling bills and some annual paperwork.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Habibie's chance for VP post still shaky: Expert

Habibie's chance for VP post still shaky: ExpertBy Asip Agus Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thirteen names have so far emerged as Indonesia's next vice presidential hopefuls, but due to the traditional secrecy surrounding the election of the second top post, not many people know who has the most chance.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Govt boosts shrimp exports

Govt boosts shrimp exports JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture will support development of about 500,000 hectares of shrimp ponds nationwide this year to boost exports, a senior official said Saturday.Director General of Fisheries F.X.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/BI imposes ceiling on forex deposits and liabilities

BI imposes ceiling on forex deposits and liabilities JAKARTA (JP): The central bank, Bank Indonesia, introduced yesterday ceilings on banks' foreign exchange deposits, foreign exchange nontrade and trade related liabilities, including letters of credit.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Fresh haze disrupts flight in East Kalimantan airport

Fresh haze disrupts flight in East Kalimantan airport BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): Haze from forest fires has caused minor disruptions in flight schedules at Sepinggan Airport over the past few days, an official has said.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/JSX expected to maintain upward trend

JSX expected to maintain upward trend JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to strengthen this week on renewed buying activities from local investors.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/WB boss to visit RI

WB boss to visit RI JAKARTA (JP): World Bank President James Wolfensohn is scheduled to begin a two-day visit here Tuesday as part of his Asian tour aimed at reassuring the region's economies.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Brunei wants direct bus link

Brunei wants direct bus link PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Brunei Darussalam has asked that a bus service be opened between there and Indonesia to serve an increasing number of travelers between the two countries, an official said here Saturday.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Journey by Parvathi Nayar Nayaran at The New Age Bar, Jl. Wahid Hasyim 112, Central Jakarta, 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., until March 23.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/'Raket' sports tabloid suspends publication

'Raket' sports tabloid suspends publication JAKARTA (JP): Raket sports tabloid has suspended publication for at least six months due to the escalating price of newsprint, chief editor Sumohadi Marsis said yesterday.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Safe as 'thick' as thieves

Safe as 'thick' as thieves YOGYAKARTA (JP): A sudden change of heart led thieves to dump a safe containing jewelry worth Rp 500 million (about US$50,000) on a local street last week.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Property is 'good stake in times' of high inflation

Property is 'good stake in times' of high inflation JAKARTA (JP): Investors should consider property as a safeguard against the declining value of their money in times of high inflation, property consultant PT Procon Indah has advised.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/How will Cambodia fare in 1998?

How will Cambodia fare in 1998? International rebuke of Hun Sen's 1997 violent ouster of his co-premier is fading. Will he lead Cambodia into a period of peace and stability? Satya Sivaraman of Inter Press Service reports.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Customers demand their gold deposits

Customers demand their gold deposits JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of customers of private gold bullion trading company PT Pan Bullion Prima have demanded that the company return their gold deposits.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Time for correction, consolidation

Time for correction, consolidation The challenges we are currently facing are complex, intricate and sensitive. They also contain some novel elements.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Transportation officers busy as Idul Fitri influx hits city

Transportation officers busy as Idul Fitri influx hits city JAKARTA (JP): Police and city land transportation personnel had their hands full at bus terminals and railways stations yesterday as an estimated 70,000 residents flooded back into the capital after the Idul Fitri holiday.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/In search of debt solutions

In search of debt solutionsBy Mohammad Sadli JAKARTA (JP): The article "Can half a program succeed?" by ABN-AMRO Bank's country manager C.J. de Koning in the Jan. 23 edition of The Jakarta Post deserves attention.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Textile companies face yarn shortage

Textile companies face yarn shortage JAKARTA (JP): Textile manufacturers on the north coast of Central Java have been suffering from an undersupply of yarn due to the economic turmoil, companies in the area have said.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Military plan of action

Military plan of action In a military organization, you will always find a commander, chief of staff and staff in the headquarters, and units to carry out the orders.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Many pay respects at city cemetery

Many pay respects at city cemetery JAKARTA (JP): Visitors flocked to Penggilingan cemetery on Jl. Layur in East Jakarta yesterday, two days after the official observance of the Idul Fitri holiday.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Clinton's predicament

Clinton's predicament Despite our preoccupation with the economic hardships of late, it cannot be denied that the increasingly damaging publicity surrounding American President Bill Clinton in the past few weeks has been a source of great interest -- not to say diversion -- for many Indonesians.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Thanks to crisis, it's time to trust PCs priced under US$1,000

Thanks to crisis, it's time to trust PCs priced under US$1,000By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP) In addition to the awful Asian monetary and economic storm, last year saw a lot of technological progress.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Generals fight for gubernatorial post

Generals fight for gubernatorial post MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three active major generals have entered the race for the much-coveted gubernatorial post for the 1998/2003 period.They are T.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Bomb threats force plane to land

Bomb threats force plane to land JAKARTA (JP): Bomb threats forced a Garuda Indonesia airliner bound for Osaka, Japan to return to Jakarta some two and a half hours after take-off yesterday, an official said.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/21 detained for C. Java rioting

21 detained for C. Java rioting JAKARTA (JP): Police in the Central Java regency of Rembang have detained 21 people for damaging and looting food shops last week.Rembang police chief Lt. Col. MI Soekamto said yesterday that the suspects came from different places in the coastal town.

Mon, 02 Feb 1998

JP/Govt to enact fishing regulations to protect marine resources

Govt to enact fishing regulations to protect marine resources JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Agriculture may enact regulations to protect Indonesia's marine resources from potential overexploitation due to easing of government restrictions on the import of fishing vessels, a senior official has ...