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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Students remembered as reform marches forward

Students remembered as reform marches forwardBy Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Two weeks ago, the fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students, demonstrating for reform on campus, rocked the nation.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Where does national film reform start?

Where does national film reform start?By Marselli Soemarno JAKARTA (JP): The spirit of reform is sweeping through Indonesia. National film circles are proclaiming the same.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Bekasi lost Rp 25b in riots

Bekasi lost Rp 25b in riots BEKASI (JP): The May 14 massive rioting in the mayoralty caused a loss of about Rp 25 billion ($2.5 million), administration spokesman Cecep Sutandi says.The estimate does not include the value of goods looted from numerous shops and homes.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 26, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/GDS denies PDAM's accusations on water accord

GDS denies PDAM's accusations on water accord JAKARTA (JP): French firm Lyonnaise des Eaux, one of city- owned water company PDAM Jaya's two partners in a water supply management accord, denied yesterday PDAM allegations that it fled the country and neglected its obligations.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Pertamina pledges to root out corrupt, collusive practices

Pertamina pledges to root out corrupt, collusive practices JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina pledged yesterday to rid its business operations of cronyism, collusion and nepotism.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Hysteria: A fruit of repression

Hysteria: A fruit of repressionBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Several recent incidents in this country have made me ponder; what's happening to our people and society? What's got into the population that makes them so vulnerable to the syndrome of collective hysteria which serves no ...

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Bogor defies tax abolition rule

Bogor defies tax abolition rule BOGOR (JP): Regency government officials have continued collecting fees and taxes which were officially abolished on May 23 as ordered by Law No. 18 of 1997.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Jakartans offer cool welcome to Thomas Cup team

Jakartans offer cool welcome to Thomas Cup team JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans were apparently still recovering from the nightmare of recent riots yesterday, with few turning out to cheer a parade honoring their men's badminton squad after a successful defense of the Thomas Cup.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/India crosses world's nuclear fence in style

India crosses world's nuclear fence in styleBy Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI (JP): For almost a quarter century since conducting its first nuclear test, India straddled the nuclear fence, unable to make up its mind whether to go overtly nuclear.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Govt needs another Rp 3t to import rice

Govt needs another Rp 3t to import rice JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin has said the government needs another Rp 3 trillion (US$300 million) to import more rice this year due to a sharp decline in Bulog's stocks.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Government won't meddle in political parties' affairs

Government won't meddle in political parties' affairs JAKARTA (JP): New Minister of Home Affairs Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid has promised that the government will not meddle in the affairs of political parties or mass organizations.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Rupiah gains ground against U.S. dollar

Rupiah gains ground against U.S. dollar JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah gained more ground against the U.S. dollar yesterday after President B.J. Habibie promised to speed up economic and political reforms.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Police of the world

Police of the world When Columbus sailed for America a few centuries ago, he and the Indians would have only grin if told that one day, high above, hiding in the clouds, there would be something called a World Police spawning from the newly discovered America.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Timor vows to stick with its manufacturing project

Timor vows to stick with its manufacturing project JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Putra Nasional, a controversial car company controlled by the youngest son of former president Soeharto, will continue its plan to build an automotive industry despite the change in government.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/31 suspected looters handed over from Lampung

31 suspected looters handed over from Lampung JAKARTA (JP): Lampung Police have turned over 31 people to the Jakarta Police suspected of looting shops in the capital during the recent riots.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Run continues on Bank Central Asia

Run continues on Bank Central Asia JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of worried customers continued to withdraw their money from Indonesia's largest private bank, Bank Central Asia (BCA), here and in other cities across the country as rumors spread that the bank was unable to pay depositors.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Retailers seek insurance payments for riot damage

Retailers seek insurance payments for riot damage JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Indonesian Retail Merchants Association (Aprindo) whose premises were badly damaged during the recent social unrest are demanding insurance firms meet their claims for compensation.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Argo Muria train resumes operations

Argo Muria train resumes operations SEMARANG, Central Java: The Argo Muria executive train serving the Jakarta-Semarang route resumed operations Monday after suspending its trips last week due to widespread rioting in Jakarta.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Minister promises to probe Goro deal

Minister promises to probe Goro deal JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono said yesterday his office would investigate the recent sale of PT Humpuss' stake in wholesaler firm Goro to the Confederation of Primary Cooperative Associations (Inkud).

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Bank Rama set to merge with three other banks

Bank Rama set to merge with three other banks JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Rama is set to merge with three other private banks later this year in a bid to meet the central bank's new capital requirement.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: White Lies 3:05 Family's Film: Road to Avonlea 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Science and Technology Program 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 ...

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Bintang and Pakpahan join push for reform

Bintang and Pakpahan join push for reform JAKARTA (JP): Former legislator Sri Bintang Pamungkas and labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan immediately joined the frontline push for reform just hours after their release from Cipinang Prison yesterday.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Market firm suffers Rp 56 billion loss

Market firm suffers Rp 56 billion loss JAKARTA (JP): City-owned market management company PD Pasar Jaya suffered a Rp 56 billion (US$5.6 million) loss in rioting two weeks ago in which 13 of its 152 markets were damaged or destroyed, an official said yesterday.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Syarwan resigns as House deputy speaker

Syarwan resigns as House deputy speaker JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Harmoko revealed yesterday that Deputy Speaker Syarwan Hamid had tendered his resignation from his legislative post following his appointment as Minister of Home Affairs.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Habibie visits riot-hit areas, promises help

Habibie visits riot-hit areas, promises help JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie toured several Jakarta shopping centers which were damaged during rioting and looting earlier this month, and expressed his sadness over the unrest that has caused so much suffering.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Govt, IMF meet to salvage economic pact

Govt, IMF meet to salvage economic pact JAKARTA (JP): The government and International Monetary Fund officials will start their meeting here today to get a massive economic rescue plan back on track.IMF Asia-Pacific director Hubert Neiss, who arrived here yesterday, said he would meet President B.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Govt urged to reopen Tanjung Priok riot case

Govt urged to reopen Tanjung Priok riot case JAKARTA (JP): Relatives of 412 people who reportedly disappeared after a bloody riot in Tanjung Priok nearly 14 years ago called on the government of President B.J.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Bulog role in cooking oil distribution comes to an end

Bulog role in cooking oil distribution comes to an end JAKARTA (JP): The government removed yesterday the distribution role of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) for domestic cooking oil.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Tax facilities to Soeharto-linked firms to be reviewed: Hamzah

Tax facilities to Soeharto-linked firms to be reviewed: Hamzah JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed State Minister for Investment Hamzah Haz said yesterday the government would review special tax facilities given to companies owned by the family and friends of former president Soeharto.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Walhi rejects appointment of new minister

Walhi rejects appointment of new minister JAKARTA (JP): About 30 activists from the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) staged a loud protest here yesterday rejecting the appointment of Panangian Siregar as the new environment minister.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Emil asks Habibie to set poll date

Emil asks Habibie to set poll date JAKARTA (JP): Opposition leader Emil Salim challenged President B.J. Habibie yesterday to commit himself to a definite date for a new poll.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Bank Indonesia foreign reserves up

Bank Indonesia foreign reserves up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) announced yesterday that its net international reserves (NIR) as of May 22 totaled US$14.69 billion, an increase of $58.5 million against the previous week's level of $14.63 billion.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Society must be watchdog over sweeping changes

Society must be watchdog over sweeping changesBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): There are two dangerous tendencies in our thinking about the current reform movement.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Election time frame must be set

Election time frame must be set The current reform cabinet is making its first moves designed to prove its credibility, consistency and courage. President B.J.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on May 26, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,750.00 11,250.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Change of president

Change of presidentCorrection: The letter titled Change of president, which was published yesterday, was a translated version from Merdeka daily. We apologize for the missing credit.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Earthquake rocks Lombok capital

Earthquake rocks Lombok capital MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale jolted Mataram in the early hours of yesterday morning.The quake, which occured at 3:22 a.m., woke residents and sent them scurrying out of their houses.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Uncertainty may persist until fresh polls

Uncertainty may persist until fresh polls The recent resignation of former president Soeharto has provided the country with a respite from months of social unrest.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Bank Bali Visa card

Bank Bali Visa card I am a Bank Bali Visa Card holder and I have had an unpleasant experience using it.One day I had lunch at President Hotel's Kahyangan Restaurant. I paid with my visa card and signed a safe slip for Rp 149,314. But when I got my bill from Bank Bali it was for Rp 203,764.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Habibie's economic agenda

Habibie's economic agenda The economic agenda tabled by President B.J. Habibie at the inaugural meeting of his cabinet on Monday should impress the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team which arrived here yesterday to review progress on the program of reforms agreed between Indonesia and the IMF ...

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Art exhibition: Recent Works 1996-1998, by Susanna Samanek, at Galeripadi Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 329 (Phone: 022 2500578), Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 31. * Silver Accesories by Runa Jewelry at Preanger Aerowisata Bandung Hotel, Jl.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Stop deviating from Pancasila

Stop deviating from Pancasila After the fall of the supreme leader of the New Order, making it an old order now, reforms in all areas pose a heavy challenge to us in the coming days.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Huge waves destroy W. Aceh houses

Huge waves destroy W. Aceh houses BANDA ACEH, Aceh: About 210 houses were swept away when huge waves lashed several seashore villages in Meulaboh, Western Aceh.No immediate casualties were reported, Antara noted.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/MPR pushed to convene extraordinary session

MPR pushed to convene extraordinary session JAKARTA (JP): Groups of government critics and proreform activists have increased pressure on the People's Consultative Assembly to convene an extraordinary session to elect a new president.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/NU won't become political party: Officials

NU won't become political party: Officials JAKARTA (JP): Officials of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization yesterday dismissed speculation that the organization would enter the political arena and transform into a political party as it did in the early 1970s.

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Wed, 27 May 1998

JP/Banned publications deserve reprieve: Emil

Banned publications deserve reprieve: Emil JAKARTA (JP): Leading reform campaigner Emil Salim said yesterday that the political openness required for reform should be preceded by a respect for media freedoms.Emil called on President B.J.

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