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Searching for all articles published on 1998-01-21 ...

50 articles.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/National dialog to give voice to all parties

National dialog to give voice to all partiesBy Makmur Keliat SURABAYA (JP): Amid the monetary crisis plaguing the country since June of last year, Amien Rais, the leader of Muhammadiyah Moslem organization, recently proposed the holding of a national dialog.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Journo's family want regent probed

Journo's family want regent probed YOGYAKARTA: The family of slain local journalist Fuad M. Syarifuddin, alias Udin, want the Armed Forces to investigate Col. Sri Roso Sudarmo -- the regent of Bantul -- for his alleged involvement in the murder on August 1996.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Soeharto finally says 'yes'

Soeharto finally says 'yes' JAKARTA (JP): "Yes".With that one word, President Soeharto ended months of speculation yesterday about whether or not he would run in the March election for a record seventh term in office.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 3:10 Indonesian Children 3:35 Talk Show: Kotak Pos 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:10 Documentary: Sukses Berkarya 5:30 TV Drama: Sebuah Hikmah 6:00 News: Lintasan ...

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Impact of rupiah's depreciation

Impact of rupiah's depreciation The fluctuating exchange rate of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar, which has been going on since July 1997, naturally has unfavorable impacts. For example, how this situation affects an Indonesian student studying in the United States.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Asiad team may fly to Games in Hercules

Asiad team may fly to Games in Hercules JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's contingent for the 13th Asian Games may fly to Bangkok in December on one of the country's Air Force Hercules as part of the National Sports Council's program to trim its budget.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: GoldJP/msaGOLD DEED: The wife of the minister of finance, Etty Mar'ie Muhammad (left), donates gold jewelry to the state treasury through a pawnbroker.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Indonesian banks 'need $15b in fresh capital'

Indonesian banks 'need $15b in fresh capital' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian banks urgently need US$15 billion in fresh capital to cope with the sharp depreciation of their assets due to the rupiah's free fall, rating agency Standard and Poor's said yesterday.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Gus Dur in intensive care after brain surgery

Gus Dur in intensive care after brain surgery JAKARTA (JP): Get well messages poured in, including from President Soeharto and Vice President Try Sutrisno, as family and friends waited anxiously for news of Abdurrahman Wahid's condition after he underwent three hours of brain surgery yesterday to ...

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/RI ponders reducing diplomatic missions

RI ponders reducing diplomatic missions JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is studying the possibility of shutting down Indonesian diplomatic missions abroad.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Four alleged car thieves shot to death

Four alleged car thieves shot to death JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives shot and killed four alleged vehicle thieves, believed to be one of the city's most wanted gangs, in a single raid in Cibubur, West Java, Monday evening.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Two Ciledug residents jailed for defamation

Two Ciledug residents jailed for defamation TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang District Court sentenced two Ciledug residents yesterday to one year each in jail, for defaming President Soeharto through the distribution of libelous pamphlets.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Government vows to accelerate Irian development

Government vows to accelerate Irian development JAKARTA (JP): The government would never victimize Irian Jaya's indigenous population in its effort to develop the country's easternmost province, President Soeharto said yesterday.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/A lucky escape

A lucky escapeBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): American Jeff Meckstroth was fortunate to escape after ending up in a contract he should never have got to. Norwegians Geir Helgemo and Tor Helness were the victims, a role they are not used to, in this hand from a match between USA II and Norway.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Say it with gold

Say it with gold Never in the history of the New Order has gold glittered as brightly as it is glittering today. The precious yellow metal is now playing a role in the effort to heal the ailing national economy, with some people donating gold to the state.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/High demand for dollars sends rupiah to new low

High demand for dollars sends rupiah to new low JAKARTA (JP): The high demand for U.S. dollars from local companies dragged the rupiah down further yesterday to a new low of 10,500 against the greenback in morning trade, dealers said.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.20, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Promoter withdraws from Indonesian soccer league

Promoter withdraws from Indonesian soccer league JAKARTA (JP): The promoter of the All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI), has decided to withdraw from the soccer league, citing problems finding a financial sponsor.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Governor asks vendors to keep public order

Governor asks vendors to keep public order JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso called for self-restraint on the part of public order officers and sidewalk vendors yesterday, following Monday's clash between the groups in Blok M, South Jakarta.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Employers to pay Idul Fitri bonuses

Employers to pay Idul Fitri bonuses SEMARANG, Central Java: The Ministry of Manpower's provincial office is confident that local companies will pay Idul Fitri bonuses to their Moslem employees, Antara has reported.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Pawnshops to receive donations

Pawnshops to receive donations JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that state-run pawnshops throughout the country have been appointed official receivers of all public donations to help the government overcome the monetary crisis.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Police raid PUDI office, 5 arrested

Police raid PUDI office, 5 arrested SURABAYA, East Java: Five local activists from the unrecognized Indonesian Democratic Union Party (PUDI) were arrested Monday when security forces raided its office in Malang, East Java.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Two killed at fish market

Two killed at fish market JAKARTA (JP): A fisherman and his nephew were attacked and killed by about 20 people at the Muara Angke fish market in North Jakarta early yesterday.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Thousands take advantage of cheap train tickets

Thousands take advantage of cheap train tickets JAKARTA (JP): More than 16,000 people left the city yesterday, taking advantage of discounted train tickets offered by the state railway company (Perumka) over a 24-hour period.Perumka provided discounts of up to 70 percent, valid until 5 a.m.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/City's plan to raise NJOP meets opposition

City's plan to raise NJOP meets opposition JAKARTA (JP): City councilors opposed yesterday the city administration's plan to increase the value of taxable properties (NJOP) for fear of furthering an economic burden on people during the monetary crisis.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Unicef to help provide lower prices for children's food

Unicef to help provide lower prices for children's food JAKARTA (JP): Local representatives of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) have expressed a readiness to help the Ministry of Health provide cheap supplementary food for Indonesian children, it was reported yesterday.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Soeharto's renomination gets mixed responses

Soeharto's renomination gets mixed responses JAKARTA (JP): The minority Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) welcomed yesterday President Soeharto's acceptance of his nomination for another term by the ruling Golkar, while fellow minority United Development Party cautiously deferred its comments.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Poodle patting in int'l relations: An Asian experience (2)

Poodle patting in int'l relations: An Asian experience (2) This is the second of two articles on an Indonesian friend of our correspondent Harvey Stockwin who once taught him something relating to the present Asian crisis.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Rates for Tax Payment

Rates for Tax Payment JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday new official conversion rates as the basis for payment of import duty, value added tax on goods and services, sales tax on luxury goods, export tax and income tax.The new conversion rates will be valid for one week, from Jan.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Jan. 20, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 9,500.00 11,500.00Austrian shilling 1 725.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesdayMaghrib 6:19 p.m.ThursdayImsak 4:21 a.m.Subuh 4:31 a.m.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/More mergers of banks anticipated

More mergers of banks anticipated JAKARTA (JP): The country's banking sector will see more bank mergers in coming months, with about 20 private banks having confirmed their plans to merge their businesses into four entities.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Taming Western media on E. Timor (2)

Taming Western media on E. Timor (2)By Al Busyra Basnur This is the second of two articles on the relationship between the Western media and East Timor.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Suspects intended to plant bombs: Police

Suspects intended to plant bombs: Police JAKARTA (JP): A map and documents found in a Tanah Tinggi apartment, where an unfinished bomb exploded Sunday, indicated that the three suspects intended to plant the explosives in the capital, city police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata said.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Succession a major problem of two different old men

Succession a major problem of two different old menBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): The first thing you see when you fly into Havana airport is an enormous wall-slogan: "There will be no transition.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Textile firms say export swap facility unclear, confusing

Textile firms say export swap facility unclear, confusing JAKARTA (JP): The low interest rate swap facility given to export-oriented companies by Bank Indonesia is unclear and confusing, an industry association representative said yesterday.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Homey touch added to hotel living

Homey touch added to hotel livingText and photos by K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): The city's newest five-star hotel promises its patrons a real "home away from home" with no check-in counter or flashy hotel entrance.Of course, guests at The Dharmawangsa hotel on Jl.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/European trials for RI's Asiad judoists

European trials for RI's Asiad judoists JAKARTA (JP): Some sports associations may be canceling or postponing plans to send their athletes abroad due to financial worries, but this is not the case for the Indonesian Judo Association.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Debate may ease political tensions

Debate may ease political tensionsBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Government officials and political analysts have reacted in different ways since Adi Sasono, secretary-general of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI), put forward his idea on the urgency of national dialog, ...

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Bukit Asam to raise production

Bukit Asam to raise production JAKARTA (JP): State coal producer PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam will increase its production by 27 percent to 12.8 million tons this year, the company has said.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/From silver screen to presidency?

From silver screen to presidency? Whatever people say about him, Joseph Estrada declares that he is ready, willing and able to take on the toughest job in the Philippines. The leading opposition party in the Philippines evidently agrees. It has picked Estrada as its presidential candidate.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/The danger of trade barriers

The danger of trade barriers Even in the most favorable economic climate, some of the supposed apostles of free-trade values have been prone to exhibit distinct double standards.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Indonesian cuisine for all tastes at Gran Melia cafe

Indonesian cuisine for all tastes at Gran Melia cafe Call it the quandary of the appetite is willing but the spirit is weak.Weak as in loathe to venture past the unofficial Marginot lines of traffic jams separating Central Jakarta from those distant lands of Kemang and West Jakarta.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Political reforms more imperative than ever

Political reforms more imperative than ever Since the announcement of his intention to run in the March presidential election, Amien Rais has become more bold in his criticism of the government.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Mental education necessary

Mental education necessary As we all know, Indonesia is in an economic crisis and many people are feeling the pinch. There have been numerous attempts to explain the current recession, ranging from the truly informed to the quite bizarre.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Solution to RI private debt vital: German envoy

Solution to RI private debt vital: German envoy JAKARTA (JP): Finding a rapid solution for Indonesia's private offshore debt is of crucial importance in dealing with the current economic crisis, says Horst Kohler, a special envoy of Germany's Chancellor Helmut Kohl.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Political researchers call for new president

Political researchers call for new president JAKARTA (JP): Nineteen political researchers affiliated with the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) called on the nation yesterday to elect a new president for the sake of much needed political and economic reforms.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Mar'ie says no more delays needed in property tax law

Mar'ie says no more delays needed in property tax law JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad expressed confidence yesterday that Indonesia's battered economy would start recovering after the convening of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in March.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Police hunt thieves

Police hunt thieves JAKARTA (JP): Police are looking for two men who stole jewelry and watches from an elderly woman at her house in Bendungan Hilir, South Jakarta.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: 100 old photos from Indonesia and Singapore, at Galeri TC (Twilight Cafe), Jl. Kemang Raya No.24A South Jakarta, Sunday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., until Jan. 29.