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Searching for all articles published on 1998-07-04 ...

43 articles.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/World Cup violence must be stopped

World Cup violence must be stopped England and Germany are primarily responsible for the (World Cup) violence that has occurred in France. The English hooligans who vandalized Marseille are the product of a "Francophobia" fueled by Britain, more specifically by certain newspapers.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Hasan questioned on cartel funds

Hasan questioned on cartel funds JAKARTA (JP): Timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan was questioned for about three hours by the Attorney General's office here yesterday over fees collected by a plywood cartel that he once headed.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/North Jakarta mayor wants Kramat Tunggak closed down

North Jakarta mayor wants Kramat Tunggak closed down JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Soebagyo has asked the governor to immediately close the city's only officially recognized red-light district, Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Fine Arts Exhibition: Langkah dan Spirit, in the Hall of The Japan Cultural Foundation, Summitmas I, 2nd Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 15. * Indian Photo Exhibition, in the National Museum, Jl.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/'Bung' Karno's assets abroad

'Bung' Karno's assets abroad In a recent TV report, Probosutedjo, former President Soeharto's half brother, claiming to act as spokesman for the Soehartos said, apparently in an effort to defend the family of the former president, that Soeharto had no assets abroad.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Three wounded in Irian protest

Three wounded in Irian protest JAKARTA (JP): An intelligence officer and two students were injured when a proindependence demonstration on Cendrawasih University campus in the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura turned violent yesterday, a media report said.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Archeological relics discovered in Banyumas

Archeological relics discovered in BanyumasBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Two statues of Buddha, possibly made of pure gold, were recently discovered in a grave in a forest near Cikakak village in Banyumas district.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/New police chief vows to foil city's criminals

New police chief vows to foil city's criminals JAKARTA (JP): On his first day as National Police chief, Lt. Gen. Roesmanhadi yesterday vowed to continue his predecessor's program to secure the capital, which has been rocked by a series of armed robberies over the past few weeks.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/DHL welcomes EC's move

DHL welcomes EC's move JAKARTA (JP): DHL International hailed yesterday the European Commission's decision to allow Deutsche Post AG to complete its purchase of 22.5 percent of the company.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Mexico's Cemex preferred bidder for Semen Gresik

Mexico's Cemex preferred bidder for Semen Gresik JAKARTA (JP): The government has selected Mexico's Cemex SA de CV as the preferred bidder to purchase part of the government's 65 percent stake in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Farming project on neglected land

Farming project on neglected land JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said that he and the city's five mayors are ready to act as guarantors for the public intending to allow the use of neglected land for the cultivation of vegetables or other secondary crops.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Bodies of accident victims claimed

Bodies of accident victims claimed BOGOR (JP): Relatives have claimed the bodies of five people killed in an accident on the Jagorawi toll road Thursday from the PMI General Hospital, a hospital employee said yesterday."No one was crying because those picking up the bodies were all men.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Indonesian Chinese issue

Indonesian Chinese issue It was just recently that President B.J. Habibie stated that Indonesia should no longer use the term pribumi (indigenous Indonesians) and non-pribumi (Indonesians of Chinese descent) to end racial discrimination toward Indonesian Chinese.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Change in China

Change in China Bill Clinton's trip to China has given Americans an extended look at political life in that complex and changing country. Some of what they have witnessed was predictable, including the Chinese government's efforts to clear outspoken dissidents from President Clinton's path.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/SPS story

SPS story Retraction: The front-page story headlined Press entering dark tunnel: Industry executive which appeared in the July 2 edition contained a number of serious flaws.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Bayonet-armed gang attacks vegetable vendors

Bayonet-armed gang attacks vegetable vendors JAKARTA (JP): A group of vegetable vendors at Kebayoran Lama market in South Jakarta were attacked by about 20 bayonet-armed men wearing Navy uniforms in the wee hours of yesterday morning, police said.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Autonomous police force 'unlikely soon'

Autonomous police force 'unlikely soon' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto said yesterday the National Police would not likely be separated from ABRI any time soon because the move needed thorough preparation.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Senior journalist denies he is Habibie's puppet

Senior journalist denies he is Habibie's puppet JAKARTA (JP): Senior journalist Parni Hadi was installed as the new general manager of the official news agency Antara yesterday, replacing Handjojo Nitimihardjo.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/MPR set to hold meeting on Nov. 10

MPR set to hold meeting on Nov. 10 JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will convene for an extraordinary meeting on Nov. 10 coinciding with National Heroes Day, it was announced yesterday.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/RI's recovery 'depends on international confidence'

RI's recovery 'depends on international confidence' JAKARTA (JP): The recovery of Indonesia's crisis-hit economy will depend on the return of international confidence in the country, businessmen said yesterday.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Occupied office space continues to decline

Occupied office space continues to decline JAKARTA (JP): Occupied office space in the capital's central business district continued to decline in the second quarter of this year, according to property consultants.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Sutiyoso's 'becak' blunder

Sutiyoso's 'becak' blunder Perhaps many of our readers have never seen the creature called a becak, the man-powered pedicab about which the Jakarta authorities have made much fuss lately.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Labor intensive program kicked off

Labor intensive program kicked off JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso kicked off on Thursday the city's labor intensive program aimed at providing job opportunities to the unemployed and anticipating the impact of the current dry season.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Governor sets aside Rp 50m to drive 'becak' out of city

Governor sets aside Rp 50m to drive 'becak' out of city JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso was forced yesterday to set aside Rp 50 million (US$3,333) to pay to transport becak (pedicabs) from Jakarta to whence they came.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Brothel closures bring problem

Brothel closures bring problem SEMARANG: Following the recent closure of the two largest red- light districts in the city, prostitutes roam the streets at night, prompting worry over the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Bugaboos of the reform movement

Bugaboos of the reform movementBy Usadi Wiryatnaya JAKARTA (JP): To the idealist, a genuine democratic system of government means unyielding commitment to the empowerment of the people, law enforcement and human rights implementation.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Police officer candidate for village chief

Police officer candidate for village chief BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Mayoralty Office has promised to revoke a decision made by the Bubulak village chief election committee in West Bogor which annulled the participation of a candidate from the police force.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Man with strongest teeth

Man with strongest teeth SEMARANG: The Museum of Indonesian Records has recorded four new entries.Achmad Chambali of Lamongan, East Java, was entered into the records after he demonstrated he was able to peel 66 coconuts with his teeth within three hours.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Hunger brings political apathy to nation

Hunger brings political apathy to nationBy Asip A. Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): At the height of student protests in May, Gadjah Mada University rector Ichlasul Amal distinguished himself as a strong supporter of the proreform movement.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Extortion practices in wood transportation criticized

Extortion practices in wood transportation criticized JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor expressed concern yesterday about the frequency with which owners of vessels transporting sawn timber from outer islands into Jakarta were forced to pay illegal levies.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Habibie revokes Soeharto's rules on foundations

Habibie revokes Soeharto's rules on foundations JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie has revoked all presidential decrees and instructions issued by former president Soeharto which mandate financial contributions to government- linked foundations, senior officials said yesterday.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Senayan complex 'only for sports'

Senayan complex 'only for sports' JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung reiterated yesterday that the land in Senayan, Central Jakarta, was only meant to accommodate sports activities.Akbar however welcomed any parties interested in managing the land for profit-seeking purposes.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/UN envoy due here to brief on Timor

UN envoy due here to brief on Timor JAKARTA (JP): United Nations special envoy for East Timor Jamsheed Marker will arrive here on July 14 to brief officials on his meeting with the Portuguese government, who reportedly gave a "positive" response to Indonesia's proposal on special autonomy status ...

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 12:15 p.m. World Cup Soccer (rerun) 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 TV Series: Silverhawks 3:05 Flora: Senyum Petani Bunga 3:30 Science Film: Ticket to Adventure 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Science World 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My ...

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Govt demands no part of new mining plants

Govt demands no part of new mining plants JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said yesterday that the government would not demand a stake in the country's future mining projects despite a planned change in their contracts.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Golkar executive board condemned

Golkar executive board condemned JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar board of patrons blasted its executive board yesterday for being late in anticipating and responding to calls for reform.The meeting, chaired by President B.J.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Unions must register with the government

Unions must register with the government JAKARTA (JP): The government has confirmed that workers can establish their own unions but on condition that the unions be registered with the Ministry of Manpower.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on July 3, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 14,100.00 15,100.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Investigate the deaths

Investigate the deaths To draw international sympathy and trust, the government has recently stated the need to investigate the 1975 deaths of five foreign reporters in East Timor. They were Malcom Rennie, Brian Peters, Greg Shackleton, Tony Stewart and Gary Cunningham.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 3, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Govt to raise export taxes on CPO to between 50% and 60%

Govt to raise export taxes on CPO to between 50% and 60% JAKARTA (JP): The government will raise the export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) and its by-products to between 50 percent and 60 percent from next week to prevent a further increase in cooking oil prices, a senior trade official said here ...

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Local markets continue to gain in strength

Local markets continue to gain in strength JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian financial market yesterday sealed the week's gaining streak with the rupiah strengthening to 14,550 against the U.S. dollar and the stock market inching up 0.9 percent yesterday.

Sat, 04 Jul 1998

JP/Villagers forced to eat dried corn

Villagers forced to eat dried corn PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The unaffordable price of rice and other essential commodities here has forced hundreds of villagers in the Sumbang subdistrict of Banyumas regency to eat boiled ears of dried corn as a substitute for rice over the past month.