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Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Minister gets earful on return to campus

Minister gets earful on return to campus BOGOR, West Java: Minister of Agriculture Soleh Solahuddin upon his return to the Bogor Institute of Technology (IPB), where he still serves as rector, was forced to defend his decision to accept the ministerial appointment.Farid R.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Investigation of wealth

Investigation of wealth I'm writing this letter in response to statements made by Amien Rais, chairman of the Muhammadyah, concerning investigating the personal wealth of former president Soeharto and his family.We must be wise in responding his statement.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Reform needed to boost food and agricultural production

Reform needed to boost food and agricultural production Food and agriculture have played a major role in exacerbating the economic crisis. Dr. H.S. Dillon, executive director of the Center for Agricultural Policy Studies, discusses developments under the new government.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Berdua, by Nonot Sukrasmono in CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., until May 30.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Borobudur festival canceled

Borobudur festival canceled SEMARANG, Central Java: This year's Borobudur International Festival, originally slated for July 7 to July 11, has been officially canceled due to safety and economic reasons.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Japan offers scholarships

Japan offers scholarships UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Japanese education ministry is offering scholarships for senior high school graduates to study at universities and polytechnical schools in Japan during the 1999 academic year.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Total reform is just that

Total reform is just that In an effort to implement reform, the Habibie administration and the House of Representatives have agreed not to hold a general election until next year.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Traders protest about security during riots

Traders protest about security during riots JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of traders of Chinese descent who were hit hard by the May 14 rioting went to the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to complain about the lack of security during the unrest.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/The question of Habibie's legitimacy

The question of Habibie's legitimacy Up to this day the public debate remains focused on the legitimacy of Habibie's presidency. Habibie was formally installed as president even though the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) decree which named him vice president has not been abrogated.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Coalition may lead RI after general election

Coalition may lead RI after general election Indonesia is grappling for the best political format in the wake of last week's political turmoil. Arbi Sanit, a political scientist at the University of Indonesia, forecasts the trends. Question: Do you think President B.J.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Soeharto's fall a near repeat of Sukarno's ruin

Soeharto's fall a near repeat of Sukarno's ruinBy Tjipta Lesmana JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's downfall and that of his predecessor, Sukarno, share many things in common.Both men were confronted with serious crises before their falls.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Military personnel face court-martial next week

Military personnel face court-martial next week JAKARTA (JP): Nineteen members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) will face a court-martial next week for their alleged involvement in the May 12 shootings at Trisakti University which left four student protesters dead, according to Minister of Defense ...

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Macroeconomic targets need revising: Neiss

Macroeconomic targets need revising: Neiss JAKARTA (JP): Macroeconomic assumptions of the International Monetary Fund's economic reform program for Indonesia will have to be adjusted due to the country's worsening situation, IMF Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss admitted yesterday.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Solo's riot damage totals Rp 5.4t

Solo's riot damage totals Rp 5.4t SURAKARTA, Central Java: An estimated Rp 5.4 billion will be needed to repair public facilities and infrastructure damaged during two days of unrest here two weeks ago.The city administration is currently reviewing its 1998/1999 budget to include the repairs.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/IMF may not offer all the answers

IMF may not offer all the answersBy Peter Sheehan and David Ray MELBOURNE (JP): With the resignation of former president Soeharto and the establishment of the Habibie government, Indonesia has a major opportunity for renewed economic and social progress.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Mar'ie wants govt to close ailing banks

Mar'ie wants govt to close ailing banks YOGYAKARTA (JP): Former finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad urged the government yesterday to close down ailing banks which could no longer be maintained without further financial help."Banks which are in the worst shape are better off closed.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Labor party to elect board members next week

Labor party to elect board members next week JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Workers Party (PPI), a new political party established by labor activists, is to assemble next week to elect an executive board.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Badminton players, coaches earn their cash bonuses

Badminton players, coaches earn their cash bonuses JAKARTA (JP): A cash bonus presentation capped the national badminton team's Thomas Cup victory celebration Wednesday, with each member receiving between Rp 20 million (US$2,000) and Rp 60 million.The rewards, totaling Rp 1.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/UI to host overnight gathering on reform

UI to host overnight gathering on reform JAKARTA (JP): Up to 10,000 university students and lecturers in Greater Jakarta are expected to participate in an evening of music and discussions about reform at the University of Indonesia's Depok campus tonight.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Universities as tools for peaceful change

Universities as tools for peaceful changeBy Meuthia Ganie Rochman BOGOR (JP): What kinds of changes does Indonesian society expect to happen, planned or responsive?At present, the cultural themes about planned changes are vanishing.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Slum residents perform at TIM

Slum residents perform at TIM JAKARTA (JP): Slum residents, rejecting the label of looters and rioters apparently given to them, are participating in a performance and installation exhibition under the theme public witness, organizers said.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Man caught for necklace snatching

Man caught for necklace snatching JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police have arrested a man for snatching a passerby's gold necklace at Senen bus terminal on Tuesday.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Govt releases two more political prisoners

Govt releases two more political prisoners JAKARTA (JP): The government released yesterday two more political prisoners and dropped charges against three female activists who had been accused of disrupting public order.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Woman too broke to bury husband

Woman too broke to bury husband JAKARTA (JP): A 45-year-old destitute housewife of five handed over her husband's remains to the state-owned Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital on Tuesday night for burial.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 28, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Police chief change 'Hamami's request'

Police chief change 'Hamami's request' JAKARTA (JP): National Police Commander Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday that the replacement of Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata as Jakarta Police chief was totally unrelated to the fatal shooting of four Trisakti University students on May 12.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Good job

Good job It has been on my mind for several days to write to you. I've long been an admirer of The Jakarta Post and have found especially your news coverage over the four and a half years that we've lived in Jakarta excellent.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Payment clarification

Payment clarification In response to the letter from Ms. Kristina Djaja which appeared in May 27's The Jakarta Post, Visa International advises that such conduct is unacceptable.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Soeharto clan fazed by probe into fortune

Soeharto clan fazed by probe into fortune JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto and his family would not object to having their personal wealth investigated as long as it was conducted by the Attorney General's Office, a relative said yesterday.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Soeharto family web spans 120 Pertamina associates

Soeharto family web spans 120 Pertamina associates JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has identified at least 120 companies operating as its contractors or suppliers which are owned by former president Soeharto's family and cronies.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/ID card processing free of charge

ID card processing free of charge TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang mayoralty administration has decided to abolish all costs in the processing of identification cards in a bid to help people through the monetary crisis, an official said yesterday.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Food subsidies for industries to end

Food subsidies for industries to end JAKARTA (JP): The government is to import only essential foodstuffs for household use and is encouraging industries to import food of a quality that meets their needs, a minister said yesterday.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Case settled

Case settled Referring to my letter "Bank Bali Visa Card" in the May 27 edition of The Jakarta Post, and based on my discussion with Kahyangan Restaurant at the President Hotel, I declare that the case between me and the restaurant was settled a long time ago.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/More loot returned in W. Jakarta

More loot returned in W. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta military district handed over to the West Jakarta mayoralty Wednesday more goods it had confiscated from looters during the recent riots.Five televisions, two diesel engines, 27 tires and Rp 7.

Fri, 29 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: Menantang Arus 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, 29 May 1998

JP/Riot-hit shopping centers unlikely to open for weeks

Riot-hit shopping centers unlikely to open for weeks JAKARTA (JP): Most of the 119 shopping centers which were looted and vandalized in the May 14 riots will not reopen for another one or two months, an official said.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua (Phone: 0361 771234): - Poolside: Pasar Senggol (Traditional Balinese Market), daily, 6:30 p.m., Kecak Dance, Friday and Tuesday. Legong Dance, Saturday and Wednesday, 7 p.m., Arjuna Wiwaha Dance, Sunday, 7 p.m.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Fresh riots erupt in N. Sumatra and S. Sulawesi

Fresh riots erupt in N. Sumatra and S. Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Rioting erupted Wednesday in the North Sumatra town of Tanjungbalai and South Sulawesi town of Jeneponto leaving at least one man dead and 14 people injured.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Lone man takes on giant 'South China Morning Post'

Lone man takes on giant 'South China Morning Post'By Edward Neilan Maverick website monitors lapses in freedom of press in Hong Kong, gearing up for Clinton China visit. TOKYO (JP): When U.S.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Councilors recruited neposticly 'should resign'

Councilors recruited neposticly 'should resign' JAKARTA (JP): City Council speaker Edy Waluyo called on councilors yesterday who obtained their seats nepotisticly to resign.But Edy said that he would be careful when approaching the councilors he believed fell into this category.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Students honored in reform diorama

Students honored in reform diorama JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing student-led reform campaign will be immortalized at the National Monument (Monas), an official said yesterday.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Poll schedule to be set at end of year

Poll schedule to be set at end of year JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Harmoko yesterday shot down hopes for snap elections, saying that an extraordinary session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to set a poll date would not be held until the end of the year.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Golkar leaders talk down risk of disintegration

Golkar leaders talk down risk of disintegration JAKARTA (JP): Golkar leaders were stoical yesterday about the possible unraveling of the dominant political grouping following the breakaway of one of its strongest allies, MKGR. They said they still had enough cadres to ensure the party's survival.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Critics urge IMF to disburse loans

Critics urge IMF to disburse loans JAKARTA (JP): Prominent government critics met yesterday with visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asia-Pacific Director Hubert Neiss, calling on the body to continue its loan disbursements unconditionally to alleviate the suffering of millions of people ...

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Pismatek cancels car deal

Pismatek cancels car deal JAKARTA (JP): PT Pismatek Group from Pekalongan in Central Java said yesterday it had canceled its plan to produce automotive components for the Timor car project.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Habibie's burdens

Habibie's burdens B.J. Habibie is only the third president in Indonesia's 50- year postcolonial history, but he assumes office with two heavy burdens that could make his tenure brief.Habibie's first problem is Indonesia's months-old economic crisis.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Property sector 'needs foreign investment'

Property sector 'needs foreign investment' JAKARTA (JP): The property market needs foreign investors with fresh capital to pay debts, release existing owners from unprofitable properties and restructure the sector, a property analyst said.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Minister Yunus Yosfiah claims he sides with the media

Minister Yunus Yosfiah claims he sides with the media JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Yunus Yosfiah in a brief meeting with about a dozen journalists grouped in the newly formed Indonesian Press Solidarity Society (SMPI), said he supported the establishment of alternative media ...

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Prabowo installed chief of Staff and Command School

Prabowo installed chief of Staff and Command School JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. Prabowo Subianto, one of Indonesia's prominent generals, was installed yesterday as chief of the Armed Forces Staff and Command School -- his first noncombatant post after a long series of high-profile active duties.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Hotel Mulia told to pay Rp 20b fine for violations

Hotel Mulia told to pay Rp 20b fine for violations JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the city administration yesterday to order management of Hotel Mulia to pay forthwith the Rp 20.5 billion penalty owed for violations of spatial permits.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Moertopo: Problem solver and straight talker

Moertopo: Problem solver and straight talker Our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin remembers Gen. Ali Moertopo against the background of Indonesia's current crisis. This is the first of two articles.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/W. Sumatra may suspend governor

W. Sumatra may suspend governor PADANG, West Sumatra: The provincial prosecutors office has filed a request, through the Attorney General, to the Minister of Home Affairs to suspend West Sumatra Governor Muchlis Ibrahim and Padang Mayor Zuiyen Rais, for their alleged involvement in a bribery ...

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Insurance firms urged to honor claims

Insurance firms urged to honor claims JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance's director of insurance, Suyoto, has called on insurance companies to pay claims made by retailers whose properties were badly damaged during recent unrests.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Pawnshop sees brisk business

Pawnshop sees brisk business LARANTUKA, East Nusa Tenggara: As a result of the economic crisis sweeping across the country, the state-owned pawnshop PT Pegadaian here has seen extremely brisk business with people lining up in search of credit.The Rp 2.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/BCA put under IBRA control after massive run

BCA put under IBRA control after massive run JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest bank, Bank Central Asia (BCA), has finally surrendered to the power of its depositors, who have been frantically withdrawing money, and been placed under the tutelage of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring ...

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Bank Bali Visa

Bank Bali Visa I am writing in response to Ms. Kristina Djaja's letter of May 27. On behalf of the management of Hotel President, I would like to convey that the said case happened in June last year.We have already met Ms. Kristina Djaja and settled the problem completely.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Soeharto-linked shares remain under pressure

Soeharto-linked shares remain under pressure JAKARTA (JP): Shares of companies owned by former president Soeharto's family and his cronies remained under selling pressure yesterday.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Rice stocks will last three months: Bulog

Rice stocks will last three months: Bulog JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) has said that its rice stocks currently stood at 2.1 million metric tons, or only enough to meet domestic demand for about three months.

Fri, 29 May 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 28, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 10,600.00 11,800.