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Searching for all articles published on 1998-05-08 ...

47 articles.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/The 'Year 2000' crisis

The 'Year 2000' crisis Only trained computer programmers or the otherwise technically astute can truly appreciate the severity of the coming "Year 2000" computer crisis. Everyone else is stuck weighing the credibility of various estimates and estimators and looking for clues.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Ecstasy owner goes on trial

Ecstasy owner goes on trial JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked West Jakarta District Court yesterday to sentence a 32-year-old man to four years in jail and fine him Rp 150 million (US$16,000) for possessing 45 Ecstasy pills.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Kuntoro imposes 'high' power price for Freeport

Kuntoro imposes 'high' power price for Freeport JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto has set a price of 9 U.S. cents per kilowatt hour (kwh) for power generated by PT Puncakjaya Power for mining company PT Freeport Indonesia.

Fri, 08 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 Music Lessons: Musik Karawitan 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 ...

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Housewives aghast at price hikes

Housewives aghast at price hikes BOGOR (JP): Many housewives were shocked yesterday to find prices of essential commodities skyrocketing yet again following the increase in fuel prices Tuesday.Some said they wondered if their family income would be sufficient to make ends meet.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Lt. Gen. Soeyono given key post at defense ministry

Lt. Gen. Soeyono given key post at defense ministry JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Gen. Soeyono, the former Armed Forces Chief of General Affairs, was installed as secretary-general of the Ministry of Defense and Security yesterday.Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 7, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,900.00 9,900.00Austrian shilling 1 739.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Bulog maintains enough stocks

Bulog maintains enough stocks JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) said yesterday the country had sufficient stocks of important commodities, including rice, sugar, wheat flour and soybeans.Bulog chairman Beddu Amang said in a statement that the agency's stock of rice stood at 2.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Good reporting

Good reporting I am starting this letter with some good news. Having recently returned from a trip to the Bandung and Semarang areas, I could see that the recent fairly heavy rainfall, in various areas of Indonesia, is having a positive effect on our crops.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Ex-Pakistani PM urges Soeharto to hold dialog

Ex-Pakistani PM urges Soeharto to hold dialog JAKARTA (JP): A visiting former Pakistani leader yesterday suggested President Soeharto and other government officials hold direct dialogs with the people since the country's image had become badly tarnished by foreign media reports over ...

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Jakarta hosts softball tourney

Jakarta hosts softball tourney JAKARTA (JP): The 15th annual Southeast Asia Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament takes to the field at the Senayan sports complex today.Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Agung Leksono and U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia J.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Shuttlers warned of psychological warfare

Shuttlers warned of psychological warfare JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto addressed the national Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton teams yesterday, cautioning them to be psychologically ready for the way the foreign media reported events in Indonesia.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Solutions to 'minority' issues are a two-way street

Solutions to 'minority' issues are a two-way streetBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): "If an Indonesian of Chinese descent converts to Islam, can he or she forget his or her Chineseness?"This question was asked by a native Indonesian Moslem in a seminar discussing minority problems in Indonesia, ...

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Central bank again raises SBI rates to stabilize rupiah

Central bank again raises SBI rates to stabilize rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) raised its benchmark short- term promissory notes (SBIs) again for all maturities by a range of 4 to 12 percentage points yesterday to stabilize the rupiah and ease inflationary pressures.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Councilor blasts governor over hike in tap water prices

Councilor blasts governor over hike in tap water prices JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor lambasted Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso yesterday over a decree he issued in April allowing a gradual hike in tap water tariffs.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Performance * Ruwatan Bumi, the Earth Purification Ceremony in Taman Budaya, Jl. Nusa Indah, Denpasar: Fine Art Exhibition, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until May 16. Accoustic Music, Poetry Reading, Cartoon Sketch Display, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., until May 16.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/PWI defends journalist

PWI defends journalist MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The local branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) has filed a protest against a police officer who reportedly threatened to shoot a local correspondent in the head.Antara reported that Lt.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Hazztoria Band, daily except Sunday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Atrium Lounge: Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., Saturday at 7 a.m. to 11 p.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Rupiah plunges again, share prices up

Rupiah plunges again, share prices up JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah nosedived again yesterday to 9,600 against the U.S. dollar despite the central bank's move to raise its benchmark interest rates, currency dealers said.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Bapepam cancels permits of 10 securities firms

Bapepam cancels permits of 10 securities firms JAKARTA (JP): Ten local and foreign joint-venture securities companies on the Jakarta Stock Exchange have lost their licenses for breaching capital market regulations or ceasing to be active.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Sutiyoso approves new fares for taxis, AC buses

Sutiyoso approves new fares for taxis, AC buses JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso gave his approval yesterday to a proposal on new fares for taxis, air-conditioned buses (Patas AC), Mikrolet and KWK minivans.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Government bans book criticizing Soeharto

Government bans book criticizing Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): The government has banned a 23-page book written by the 79-year-old former leader of the now defunct Indonesian Socialist Party, Soebadio Sastrosatomo, for allegedly "discrediting" President Soeharto.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Students take to streets despite military's warnings

Students take to streets despite military's warnings JAKARTA (JP): Despite the military's continuous warnings to stop off-campus demonstrations, thousands of students took to the streets across the country yesterday demanding immediate reforms and lower fuel prices.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Students allowed to skip exams

Students allowed to skip exams BENGKULU: High school students will be given leniency and be allowed to postpone sitting for examinations if they arrive late or cannot get to school as a result of public transportation strikes.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/We get the message, Gen. Wiranto says

We get the message, Gen. Wiranto says JAKARTA (JP): The government has heard student demands for political reform and now needs time to work on the concepts before moving forward, Minister of Defense/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto said yesterday.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/BPK finds signs of budgetary corruption

BPK finds signs of budgetary corruption JAKARTA (JP): Strong indications exist of corruption of state and provincial budget allocations earmarked to finance government projects during the 1997/1998 fiscal year, the Supreme Audit Body (Bapeka) reported yesterday.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Debureaucratize political parties: Group

Debureaucratize political parties: Group JAKARTA (JP): Gema Madani, a non-governmental organization promoting the empowerment of civil society, is calling for debureaucratization of political organizations and the ruling Golkar to ensure they are independent in channeling the people's aspirations.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Crime doesn't pay

Crime doesn't pay When it comes to criminology, there are a couple of adages that are worth remembering, namely "There is no perfect crime" and "Crime doesn't pay".

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Theo to deregulate labor exports

Theo to deregulate labor exports JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Theo L. Sambuaga said yesterday he was committed to deregulating the complicated procedures governing labor exports. These will include prohibiting the export of unskilled workers.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Local T-shirts dress up with political statements

Local T-shirts dress up with political statements JAKARTA (JP): For some, T-shirts are more than a casual outfit. They can be a means of communication. They can also be used to voice political statements.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Lautan to form 2 ventures

Lautan to form 2 ventures JAKARTA (JP): Specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor PT Lautan Luas plans to form two joint venture operations with four overseas firms, the company announced yesterday.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/ICMI has joined in

ICMI has joined in Wednesday's statement by the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) is surprisingly straightforward in its call for immediate reform although many might take it as a better-late-than-never step.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Riots may push up cooking oil prices

Riots may push up cooking oil prices JAKARTA (JP): The price of cooking oil is set to rise again as riots in the North Sumatra capital of Medan, a major center for palm oil production in Indonesia, continue.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Taxi drivers go on strike

Taxi drivers go on strike JAKARTA (JP): About 500 Ratax Taxi drivers went on strike yesterday, demanding the company management lower the 16-hour vehicle rental fee from Rp 80,000 (US$8.8) to Rp 60,000.The strike began at about 8 a.m. at the taxi headquarters in Cipulir, South Jakarta.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/ILO to launch project on women's employment

ILO to launch project on women's employment JAKARTA (JP): The International Labor Organization (ILO) is seeking to cooperate with the government and local non- governmental organizations (NGOs) to expand employment opportunities for poverty-stricken women here.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/U.S. and Finland remain confident in RI economy

U.S. and Finland remain confident in RI economy JAKARTA (JP): A group of visiting, top American executives said here yesterday they remained confident in the long-term future of the Indonesian economy despite the social unrest in the nation's major cities.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Can corruption be wiped out here?

Can corruption be wiped out here?By Donna K. Woodward JAKARTA (JP): More and more Indonesians are speaking out against the corruption -- payoffs, bribery, kickbacks, collusion -- that is strangling this economy. And yet the payoffs and kickbacks continue.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Indonesian boys' tennis team reaches quarters

Indonesian boys' tennis team reaches quarters JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian boys' team maintained its 100 percent record going into the knock-out, last-eight, round of the World Junior Tennis Championship Asia/Oceania qualifying tournament here yesterday.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Hotel land dispute case begins in Slipi

Hotel land dispute case begins in Slipi JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta District Court began trying a lawsuit yesterday filed against PT Putra Swadaya Prasetya, a private company which owns Hotel Ibis in Slipi, West Jakarta, for allegedly illegally appropriating the plot where the building stands.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Medan calm but sporadic looting continues

Medan calm but sporadic looting continuesBy Efendy Naibaho MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Medan was mostly calm, albeit tense, yesterday after three days of rioting, although some looting continued on the city's outskirts, witnesses said.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Residents take law into own hands

Residents take law into own hands TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of people burned and destroyed dozens of dimly lit food stalls in several villages here Wednesday evening, claiming the stalls had been used as brothels.The destruction erupted after the stalls' owners ignored residents' complaints.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Police arrest members of several car theft gangs

Police arrest members of several car theft gangs JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police have arrested nine car thieves believed to be members of different organized gangs in several raids since last month, it was revealed yesterday.Central Jakarta Police chief Lt. Col.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Violence breeds violence

Violence breeds violence In the midst of the great changes taking place at present, it is important that all of us be able to recognize and know how to read the signs of the times.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Lights out for Kupang dogs

Lights out for Kupang dogs KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least 170,000 dogs in East Flores will be put to sleep after a health team discovered that at least eight people had recently died of rabies.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Probe of Jamsostek's management urged

Probe of Jamsostek's management urged JAKARTA (JP): A senior member of the House of Representatives has urged the government to seriously investigate the alleged rampant corrupt practices at state-owned social security company PT Jamsostek.

Fri, 08 May 1998

JP/Land owners have 'nothing to fear'

Land owners have 'nothing to fear' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has assured owners of idle land they have nothing to fear if they allow needy farmers to cultivate the plots for additional income, a minister said yesterday.