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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Globalization sails uncharted course

Globalization sails uncharted course In the United States, consumer confidence in the economy has just hit a 28-year high, according to the Conference Board Index.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Bank Jakarta requests operating license as legal battle seesaws

Bank Jakarta requests operating license as legal battle seesaws JAKARTA (JP): Bank Jakarta submitted yesterday a request for an operational license despite a letter from the State Administrative High Court ordering that a by-verdict, which allowed the closed bank to reopen, to be disregarded.

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Tue, 06 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.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/State bank mergers very good for the country

State bank mergers very good for the country The government has announced a plan to merge four state banks while inviting foreign capital participation. Economist Kwik Kian Gie discusses its impact on the country's banking industry.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Mother of two commits suicide

Mother of two commits suicide JAKARTA (JP): A mother of two hanged herself from a door lintel in the bedroom of her North Jakarta house, police said yesterday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the body of the 31-year-old woman, Rohani, was found about 8 p.m.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Workers protest unfair severance pay

Workers protest unfair severance pay JAKARTA (JP): A deputation of 217 workers dismissed by construction company PT Jaya Konstruksi Manggala Pratama went to the City Council yesterday to protest their severance pay.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Reforestation funds will be included in state budget

Reforestation funds will be included in state budget JAKARTA (JP): Reforestation funds will be included in the state budget for the 1998/1999 fiscal year, which will be unveiled by President Soeharto tonight, a minister said yesterday.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Agribusiness is 'more attractive'

Agribusiness is 'more attractive' JAKARTA (JP): The agribusiness sector is expected to be more attractive to investors this year as the sharp depreciation of the rupiah will make farm products more competitive in overseas markets, an official says.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Many unleaded gas users unaware of benefits

Many unleaded gas users unaware of benefitsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Despite all the clamor from the recent international talks in Kyoto on reducing pollutants, many users of unleaded gasoline here remain ignorant of its environmental benefits.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Assembly resumes to settle key matters

Assembly resumes to settle key matters JAKARTA (JP): The People's Consultative Assembly resumed its session after two weeks of recess yesterday, hoping to resolve three crucial matters in the remaining 17 days.The Assembly's ad hoc committee chair in charge of the State Policy Guidelines R.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Severino installed as new ASEAN secretary-general

Severino installed as new ASEAN secretary-general JAKARTA (JP): Rodolfo C. Severino took over the reigns as Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday saying that the group faces new challenges never before seen in its 30-year history.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Teachers take part in language course

Teachers take part in language course UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Twenty-nine Australian teachers are taking part in a short course at the Institute of Teaching Training (IKIP) in Ujungpandang, an official said yesterday.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Shuttlers want more openness in sponsorship

Shuttlers want more openness in sponsorship JAKARTA (JP): Better communications and transparency in sponsorship contracts were the main issues at an informal meeting between the newly elected chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, Subagyo Hadisiswoyo, and national shuttlers at ...

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Few options remain for national economic cure

Few options remain for national economic cureBy Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): If you take a look, you will see there is a long downhill slope ahead for the Indonesian economy. Currency traders would not be surprised if the rupiah falls to 7,000 per U.S.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/State banks reformed

State banks reformed The reform of the state banking industry -- the second big wave of reform in the banking sector after the Nov. 1, 1997 closure of 16 insolvent private banks -- contains several major strategic components.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/May the force be with them

May the force be with them I refer to the article, ABRI lends full support to govt, on page one of this newspaper on Jan. 3. This headline might create misconceptions about our ABRI, the Armed Forces. The title indicates the Armed Forces has no other choice but to fully support the government.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/All domestic transactions 'must be done' in rupiah

All domestic transactions 'must be done' in rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to require all domestic business transactions to be done in rupiah.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Four Indonesian swimmers head to world championships

Four Indonesian swimmers head to world championships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is to send four swimmers to the world championships in Perth, Australia, from Jan. 8 to Jan. 16.Senior national coach Lukman Niode said yesterday the four are Armand Pandji, Catherine Surya, Rita Mariani and Silvy Triana.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Executives of private banks to be questioned over fraud

Executives of private banks to be questioned over fraud JAKARTA (JP): The police said yesterday they would investigate executives of at least six private banks who have intentionally used improper procedures to receive loans from Bank Indonesia (BI).City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Asian crisis suggests we should bring back Keynes

Asian crisis suggests we should bring back KeynesBy Jonathan Power COPENHAGEN (JP): The most peculiar aspect of the Asian economic crisis so far is that no one has mentioned the three words, John Maynard Keynes.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/1997: THong Kong's 'Year of Queuing Nervously'

1997: THong Kong's 'Year of Queuing Nervously'By Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): One way of viewing 1997 in a Hong Kong perspective would be to see it as the "Year of Queuing Nervously".

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Pertamina to have new boss

Pertamina to have new boss JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas firm Pertamina will have a new boss today, with finance director Soegianto replacing incumbent Faisal Abda'oe, Antara reported."The inauguration will take place tomorrow (today).

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/New resort in Riau

New resort in Riau JAKARTA (JP): Singapore-based Riau Investment Resources Pte Ltd will develop a multimillion dollar tourist resort in Bengkalis, Riau.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Rupiah bottoms at 6,700

Rupiah bottoms at 6,700 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian rupiah hit a historic low of 6,700 against the U.S. dollar midday yesterday on continuing corporate demand and weakness in regional currency markets.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Idul Fitri 'will fall on Jan. 29'

Idul Fitri 'will fall on Jan. 29' JAKARTA (JP): Moslem organization Muhammadiyah announced yesterday that the Idul Fitri holiday will fall on Jan. 29.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Children's Film: The Big Valley 3:10 Teenager's Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:35 Economic News 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 English Lessons 5:30 Religious Drama: Pertemuan 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved ...

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) conversion rates on Jan. 5, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 6,350.00 6,850.00Austrian shilling 489.80 558.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Parents refuse to pay school fees in U.S. currency

Parents refuse to pay school fees in U.S. currency JAKARTA (JP): Parents who send their children to a Central Jakarta playgroup protested yesterday against the school's decision to double monthly fees and accept payment only in U.S. currency.Twenty-five parents went to Sunshine Playgroup on Jl.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Navy gears up for massive evacuation

Navy gears up for massive evacuation JAKARTA (JP): The Navy is preparing warships to bring home Indonesian workers from Malaysia and help transport travelers in Indonesia as the busy Idul Fitri holidays approach.Navy Chief Adm.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Six kilos of marijuana seized

Six kilos of marijuana seized JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police detectives have busted three alleged drug dealers and seized six kilograms of marijuana from their possession.Chief of the precinct Lt. Col.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Search operation for SilkAir debris officially ends

Search operation for SilkAir debris officially ends JAKARTA (JP): The search and rescue operation for the wreckage of a Singaporean passenger jet in the Musi River estuary in South Sumatra was officially abandoned last night.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 05, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Carmakers could cut production by 50%: Analysts

Carmakers could cut production by 50%: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): A sluggish market this year will force local automakers to slash production by 50 percent, analyst Suhari Sargo predicts.He said yesterday the production cut would lead to the layoff of about 80,000 workers.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Authors told to promote Jakarta's projects

Authors told to promote Jakarta's projects JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has urged authors and novelists here to help support Jakarta's development programs, which are hindered by public ignorance."Writers have to be aware that they have the power to inform the public.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Miner faces jail for using dynamite

Miner faces jail for using dynamite BOGOR (JP): Prosecutor Amir Hakim Nasution asked Bogor District Court yesterday to sentence Istiqomah, 37, to seven months in jail for using dynamite to mine for stones in Rengas Jajar village in Cigudeg district here.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/7 foreigners enter Tegal Motocross

7 foreigners enter Tegal Motocross JAKARTA (JP): Seven crossers from Australia and New Zealand have confirmed their participation in the first leg of the Gudang Garam Motocross in Tegal, Central Java, Feb. 7-Feb. 8.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Malaysians await repatriation

Malaysians await repatriation PALU, Central Sulawesi: Two Malaysian fishermen, stranded in Palu since November, are still waiting to be repatriated as the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta have yet to send their tickets and passports, an immigration official said yesterday.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Firm offers to end city parking chaos

Firm offers to end city parking chaos JAKARTA (JP): A private company has offered to solve the city's parking woes and crack down on "disappearing" parking fees in a joint venture with the municipality, an official said yesterday.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Students join chorus for political reforms

Students join chorus for political reforms JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of prominent student and youth organizations joined the growing chorus for political reforms yesterday, calling for a more democratic system which they say is the only way out of the current economic predicament.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Jack thief gets four months

Jack thief gets four months BOGOR (JP): An 18-year-old man was sentenced yesterday in Bogor District Court to four months in jail for stealing a car jack from the Ciparigi workshop on Jl. Raya Bogor.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Rudini welcomes national dialog plan

Rudini welcomes national dialog plan JAKARTA (JP): Former President Soeharto's close aide, Rudini, yesterday welcomed the proposal for a national dialog to discuss solutions for the ongoing monetary crisis, but reminded the nation that the President would not turn a blind eye on the matter.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Street vendors run amok in Bandung

Street vendors run amok in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Hundreds of shops and kiosks on Jl. Ahmad Yani were wrecked when thousands of street vendors went on a rampage following an altercation with National Discipline Movement officers yesterday.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesdayMaghrib 6.15 p.m.WednesdayImsak 4:12 a.m.Subuh 4.22 a.m.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Rice imports going through Tanjung Priok totals 305,193 tons

Rice imports going through Tanjung Priok totals 305,193 tons JAKARTA (JP): Rice imports going through Tanjung Priok Seaport, the country's largest port, totaled 305,193 tons last year, according to the port authority.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/One killed as train crashes into van

One killed as train crashes into van JAKARTA (JP): A man was killed and three others injured when a speeding train crashed into an Isuzu Panther van at the level crossing in front of Kepiting market in North Jakarta yesterday afternoon.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Photo image used to make passports

Photo image used to make passports JAKARTA (JP): Immigration offices in Jakarta started using photo imaging yesterday for the processing of new passports in a bid to prevent forgery, an official said.Moh.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Traffic accidents claim 785 lives

Traffic accidents claim 785 lives SEMARANG, Central Java: At least 785 died in 752 traffic accidents last year in the province, police said.Provincial police chief Maj. Gen.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/ABRI prepares to secure MPR plenary meeting

ABRI prepares to secure MPR plenary meeting JAKARTA (JP): Commanders and top officials of the Armed Forces (ABRI) will meet next month in Jakarta to map out a contingency plan against disturbances during March's plenary meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly.Armed Forces Commander Gen.

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Tue, 06 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.

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Tue, 06 Jan 1998

JP/Media wages advertising war (2)

Media wages advertising war (2)By Atmakusumah The competitive media environment in Indonesia is strengthening the strong and sidelining the weak. This is the second of two articles.

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