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Searching for all articles published on 1998-12-31 ...

44 articles.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/No courage?

No courage? According to an announcement by Coordinating Minister for Development Supervision and State Administrative Reforms Hartarto Sastrosoenarto, acts of corruption, collusion and nepotism committed over the past 32 years while president Soeharto was in power have caused the state losses ...

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Two men die from beating, stabbing

Two men die from beating, stabbing TANGERANG (JP): A suspected robber and a man involved in a row over a woman were killed in separate incidents here on Wednesday.Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Gus Dur's bombshell

Gus Dur's bombshell For common people, to plant land mines is considered a serious violation of the law. For a religious leader to do so is more than a sin.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Novotel best in Sumatra

Novotel best in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): French-based hotel management firm Accor Asia Pacific announced on Wednesday that its Novotel Hotel Bukittinggi, located in West Sumatra, was named as best hotel in Sumatra by Tourism Asia Magazine.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/National crime rate increases by 10%: Police chief

National crime rate increases by 10%: Police chief JAKARTA (JP): After a year of feeling the pressure in handling the soaring crime rate and massive rallies, the police saw more hard work awaiting them in 1999.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Worker-management communication

Worker-management communication In response to the article "Shoe factory workers demand ouster of divisional heads" dated Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, Nike would like to clarify the issues raised by The Jakarta Post.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Dengue fever added fuel to the fire

Dengue fever added fuel to the fireBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): In addition to all the other troubles assaulting them in the monetary crisis, Jakartans were socked by a widespread dengue fever outbreak.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 30, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 ...

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:New Year Program * The Patra Surabaya Hilton International, Jl. Gunungsari (Phone: 031 5682703): - Dec. 31: New Year's Eve, in the Beer Garden. * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 5311234): - Dec. 31: New Year's Eve, in the Chinese Arumanis.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/China turns the screws for 'stability' at all costs

China turns the screws for 'stability' at all costs As 1998 draws to a close, China has clearly launched a crackdown on dissent.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Finish probe on Soeharto before elections: Habibie

Finish probe on Soeharto before elections: Habibie JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie on Wednesday called for a quick end to the probe into allegations that fallen president Soeharto illegally amassed a fortune while in power.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Woman seeks justice from PT Jamsostek

Woman seeks justice from PT Jamsostek JAKARTA (JP): A female migrant worker is demanding that state- owned workers insurance firm PT Jamsostek pay her Rp 25 million (US$3,333) for the blindness allegedly caused by an abusive Saudi employer four years ago.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 6:12 p.m.FridayImsak 4:08 a.m.Subuh 4.18 a.m.Maghrib 6:13 p.m.SaturdayImsak 4:09 a.mSubuh 4:19 a.m.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Chinese shuttlers shine at Copenhagen Masters

Chinese shuttlers shine at Copenhagen Masters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia failed to retain its title in the men's doubles after Ricky Ahmad Subagja and Antonius lost to the host pair of Jens Eriksen and Jesper Larsen 15-9, 15-4 in the finals of the 1998 Copenhagen Masters on Tuesday.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Honors for top short stories

Honors for top short stories JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Arts Council will select the best of 24 nominees from short stories published in local newspapers this year, the council said in a statement on Wednesday.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Crisis throws into limbo Jakarta's megaprojects

Crisis throws into limbo Jakarta's megaprojectsBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Jakartans' dreams for the long-awaited triple- tier transit system, badly needed to reduce traffic congestion, are unlikely to come true in the near future.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Fires this year cost 75 lives, Rp 104.7b losses

Fires this year cost 75 lives, Rp 104.7b losses JAKARTA (JP): The city this year witnessed as many as 789 fires that left 75 people dead, 28,918 homeless and caused Rp 104.7 billion in material losses, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Fresh riot erupts in Aceh, victims yet to be found

Fresh riot erupts in Aceh, victims yet to be found MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Army units continued a desperate sweep of the East Aceh regency Wednesday in search of eight soldier victims of an as yet unexplained attack, as further violence ensued in North Aceh early Wednesday morning.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Hilton hosts course on Islam

Hilton hosts course on Islam JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Hilton International Hotel will hold a three-day course on Islam (Pesantren Kilat) starting on Friday.Held during the fasting month of Ramadhan, the course will feature as speakers several noted Muslim figures, including preacher Zainuddin MZ.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/The service people

The service people That, ironically and misleadingly enough, is the motto of Indonet, or indo.net.id. The problems are legion. Sometimes the screen says optimistically that data is coming at 31,200 bps, but after 12 minutes, yes, 12, only 1,042 bytes have been received.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Unrest to persist in 1999: Bakin

Unrest to persist in 1999: Bakin JAKARTA (JP): Chief of the State Intelligence Coordinating Agency (Bakin), Zaini Azhar Maulani, on Wednesday predicted that political tension would increase next year, but riots would not likely match the scale of those which happened in May.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Dec. 30, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,875.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Indonesia determined to bring Tansil to justice

Indonesia determined to bring Tansil to justice JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government expressed its determination Wednesday to bring back business tycoon Eddy Tansil, despite not having an extradition treaty with China where the fugitive has reportedly fled.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Economic recovery must be 'top priority'

Economic recovery must be 'top priority' JAKARTA (JP): Senior economists have urged the country's political leaders to reach a consensus in putting economic recovery top of the list of national priorities despite ongoing political rivalries.M.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Supriyati receives Rp 100m from PASI

Supriyati receives Rp 100m from PASI JAKARTA (JP): Middle distance runner Supriyati Sutono, who won the women's 5,000 meters gold medal at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok two weeks ago, received a cash bonus from the Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) on Wednesday.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Best Men 14:45 16:55 19:05 21:15 Ever After 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Saving Private Ryan 13:00 16:20 19:40 Holyman 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 A Bug's Life 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan: A ...

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Arifin injured in car accident on toll road

Arifin injured in car accident on toll road JAKARTA (JP): Oil tycoon Arifin Panigoro and two friends suffered minor injuries in a car accident on the Jagorawi toll road on early Wednesday morning.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/TV programs

TV programsTodayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:00 Morning News 6:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 7:00 Children's Program: Lagu Anak Nusantara 7:30 Cartoon: Thunder Cats 8:00 Music: Dendang Pagi 9:00 Music: Hiburan Keluarga 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/400 students leave East Timor

400 students leave East Timor DILI, East Timor: Some 400 students in the last two months have moved to study outside the province due to the security disturbances which have continued to dog Indonesia's youngest province.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Rights abuses reports jump

Rights abuses reports jump YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Legal Aid Office here announced on Wednesday that complaints it has received regarding rights abuses jumped by slightly more than 100 percent from last year, from 143 to 299 cases.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Hopes and fears

Hopes and fears As 1998 ends at the stroke of midnight tonight, it brings to a close easily the most dreadful year Indonesia has experienced in decades. What will the new year bring? Indonesians are awaiting the answer with a mixture of hope and apprehension.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/MPR can do no wrong?

MPR can do no wrong? From the time of our former presidents Sukarno and Soeharto, history tells us that at the very least, "the king can do no wrong" rule reigns forever in this country.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/460 foreigners deported for violating immigration law

460 foreigners deported for violating immigration law JAKARTA (JP): The rising trend in deportations from Indonesia has continued as the Directorate General for Immigration expelled 460 foreigners of 50 different nationalities this year.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Rupiah falls to 8,200 level to dollar, stock index rises

Rupiah falls to 8,200 level to dollar, stock index rises JAKARTA (JP): On the last trading day of a helter-skelter year, the rupiah sank to the 8,200 level against the U.S. dollar in moderate dealing on Wednesday.Stock prices rose slightly, with the main price index closing at 398.03 points.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/1998 a year of questions and turmoil for ABRI

1998 a year of questions and turmoil for ABRIBy Imanuddin JAKARTA (JP): Many will remember 1998 as the year the Armed Forces' reputation plunged to its lowest ebb following revelations of past atrocities and mounting demands for the abolition of its sociopolitical role.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/The big five news stories of '98

The big five news stories of '98By Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): This year has ruined an old phrase for good. United States President Bill Clinton gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "unimpeachable behavior" -- and in the end, the Congress impeached him anyway.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Military Command to sue UKI authorities and students

Military Command to sue UKI authorities and students JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Command will file lawsuits against students and four representatives of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) in East Jakarta for assaulting a soldier and denying his freedom of movement, an official said ...

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Expert doubts elections will be held on schedule

Expert doubts elections will be held on schedule YOGYAKARTA (JP): Political scientist Riswandha Imawan says the general election, scheduled for June 1999, is likely to be postponed due to the economic and political problems besetting the country.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Mia must get her act together: Coach

Mia must get her act together: Coach JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best current hope in badminton, Mia Audina, must be able to put aside all her problems if she wants to qualify for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Tourism could start turnaround in 1999

Tourism could start turnaround in 1999 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian tourist industry is expected to see signs of recovery in 1999 after a major setback this year, a senior official at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture said on Wednesday.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition: by Mangu Putra at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until Jan. 4. * Painting Exhibition: No Retreat, by Barbara Anello, Ahmad Zakii Anwar, Valeriu Sepi, at the Oberoi Bali, Jl.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/FDI inflow may plunge further, says Hamzah Haz

FDI inflow may plunge further, says Hamzah Haz JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will likely see a slow inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 1999, and, if the worst comes to the worst, the political debacle would drag down next year's investment approvals still further, State Minister of ...

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Heavy rains drench Gorontalo

Heavy rains drench Gorontalo GORONTALO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of houses were inundated here Wednesday after three days of heavy rain drenched the Gorontalo area.

Thu, 31 Dec 1998

JP/Legal aid group concerned by abuse of women

Legal aid group concerned by abuse of women JAKARTA (JP): A legal aid group highlighted on Wednesday the increasing trend of women to work in those jobs during the economic crisis where they were prone to abuse.