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Searching for all articles published on 1998-04-09 ...
53 articles.
Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Stock exchange

Stock exchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 8, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Property owners fall to tenant demands

Property owners fall to tenant demands JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's currency crisis has prompted owners of office buildings to comply with tenants' request to reduce their foreign exchange exposure, property consultant Procon Indah said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/KPN denies smuggling CPO

KPN denies smuggling CPO MEDAN, N.Sumatra (JP): PT Karya Prajona Nelayan (KPN) has denied that it and its subsidiary, PT Bukit Kapur Reksa, smuggled 38,374 tons of crude palm oil and its derivatives out of the Riau port of Dumai as several newspapers here and in Jakarta reported recently.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Two developers violate productive land rules

Two developers violate productive land rules JAKARTA (JP): Two developers have built housing complexes on productive land in the Tangerang mayoralty in violation of a 1990 presidential decree, a media report said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/TV programs

TV programsTodayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Kid Pix 3:05 Focus on Jakarta: Segar Jakartaku 3:30 Science Film: Painting The Town 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita ...
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Students deserve to be listened to

Students deserve to be listened to Numerous comments, including those from top officials, greeted the proposed dialog between university students and the Armed Forces. Political scientist J.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/India's new government

India's new government Two years ago, Atal Behari Vajpayee managed just 13 days as Indian prime minister, but another such failure has now been spared him.Whether the long months of political vacuum in Delhi are over is so far unclear.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/ABRI denies East Timorese claim of rights violations

ABRI denies East Timorese claim of rights violations JAKARTA (JP): A group of East Timorese demonstrated outside the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday alleging human rights abuses by the military.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Breathe out failure, breathe in success

Breathe out failure, breathe in success People are born to live. There is no point in losing hope. The country is facing problems all over. What is needed now is hope.A poor man with hope lives better than a rich man without it. Indeed, life would be dull if there were no difficulties.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Armijn Pane's novel

Armijn Pane's novel It was encouraging to read of Ayu Utami's emergence as a new Indonesian literary talent.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Furniture Exhibition featuring decorative interior furnitures, antique and ethnical goods by Pradipta Gallery at the Lobby Preanger Aerowisata Bandung Hotel, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone 022 431631), until April 30.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Sulawesi haj swindler arrested

Sulawesi haj swindler arrested UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Police have arrested Daeng Beta for allegedly swindling at least 154 would-be haj pilgrims.Daeng was arrested Tuesday evening just as relatives of those who were cheated ransacked his home demanding recompense for their lost money.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Indonesia, IMF strike new deal

Indonesia, IMF strike new deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached an agreement yesterday on a new set of economic reform measures, which for the first time specifically addresses the problem of the country's huge corporate debt owed to foreign banks.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Indonesia to Hannover Fair

Indonesia to Hannover Fair JAKARTA (JP): At least seven Indonesian companies will take part in the Hannover Fair '98 from April 20 to April 25, the National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/IMF to tighten monitoring of RI economic reforms

IMF to tighten monitoring of RI economic reforms JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday that a new agreement with Indonesia on economic reforms would be closely monitored to assure its full implementation.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/French high technology expo here next week

French high technology expo here next week JAKARTA (JP): The French government will continue to promote business links with Indonesia by staging a high technology exhibition here next week, the French embassy said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Chinese minister to visit Indonesia

Chinese minister to visit Indonesia BEIJING (Reuters): Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan, making his first solo trip abroad in his new post, will arrive in Indonesia Saturday for a three visit, a ministry spokesman said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/ESCAP gives optimistic outlook for Indonesia

ESCAP gives optimistic outlook for Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has given Indonesia a relatively optimistic economic outlook for this year.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Ban on student politics 'has no legal basis'

Ban on student politics 'has no legal basis' JAKARTA (JP): The recent government ban on students engaging in on-campus political activities has no legal basis, observers said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Bank NISP, Bank Bira talk with foreign investors

Bank NISP, Bank Bira talk with foreign investors JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank NISP is at an advanced stage of negotiations with foreign investors to take a significant stake in the bank.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Suspending ailing banks

Suspending ailing banks From the government's clarification, it is known that the recently suspended banks used Bank Indonesia liquidity credits in excess of 500 percent of their equity. Moreover, three-fourths of their total assets were funded with those credits.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/New suspension bridge symbolizes Japan's problems

New suspension bridge symbolizes Japan's problems In the first of several articles on Japan's role vis-a-vis the ongoing crisis in Southeast and East Asian economies, our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin examines the achievement and symbolic relevance of the longest suspension bridge in the ...
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/No paper

No paper In observance of Good Friday, The Jakarta Post will not be published tomorrow. The Post will appear again on Saturday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Military Command to grow corn, beans

Military Command to grow corn, beans JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Jakarta Military Command launched yesterday a project which will involve hundreds of its personnel in farming unused land in Bekasi and Tangerang.Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/RI granted a place in World Cup boxing

RI granted a place in World Cup boxing JAKARTA (JP): Thailand has granted a World Cup team slot to one of the two Indonesian boxers who won bronze medals in the King's Cup earlier this week. The World Cup will be held in Beijing in June.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Easter service to be held at Istora Senayan

Easter service to be held at Istora Senayan JAKARTA (JP): If you are seeking a few words of consolation to restore your soul after the torment of the deepening economic crisis, you could attend a mass Easter service at Istora Senayan Stadium in Central Jakarta on Friday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Bank workforce vulnerable

Bank workforce vulnerable JAKARTA (JP): Approximately two-thirds of the banking and financial sector workforce could be laid-off as a result of the economic crisis and reforms which need to be taken, the Federation of All-Indonesia Workers Union (FSPSI) said.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/At least 11 activists still missing: Reports

At least 11 activists still missing: Reports JAKARTA (JP): Ten out of at least 21 people reported missing have returned, but the whereabouts of the rest are still unknown, reports said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Tegal Alur residents seek project delay

Tegal Alur residents seek project delay JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of 59 residents from Tegal Alur subdistrict in West Jakarta demanded yesterday that the City Council postpone part of its river normalization program which would require them to give up their homes.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Taman Mini to celebrate its 23rd anniversary

Taman Mini to celebrate its 23rd anniversary JAKARTA (JP): Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is holding a series of traditional arts attractions, which will begin on April 11, to commemorate its 23rd anniversary.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Condo tycoon held at AG office

Condo tycoon held at AG office JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office is detaining a condominium tycoon on suspicion of embezzling Rp 65 billion (US$7.6 million) in state money.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/RI expects good start at Thomas, Uber Cups

RI expects good start at Thomas, Uber Cups JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expects a comfortable start in its defense of both the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup world badminton team titles in Hong Kong where it will meet low-rated contenders in opening matches.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/2,675 jobless get free meals

2,675 jobless get free meals BOGOR (JP): Bogor mayoralty secretary R. Iswara Natanegara said yesterday 2,675 jobless people would get free meals for seven days until Sunday.Iswara said that those receiving free meals were local destitute residents. The total value of the meals is Rp 28 million.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Indonesia sends six cyclists to the Philippines for tour

Indonesia sends six cyclists to the Philippines for tour JAKARTA (JP): Asian Games cycling hopeful Tonton Susanto will lead Indonesia's squad at the Marlboro Centennial Tour of the Philippines from April 15 to May 3.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Belo concerned over deportation

Belo concerned over deportation DILI, East Timor: Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo expressed deep concern yesterday over the plight of Indonesians being deported from Malaysia, Antara reported.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Govt to float seven state firms in 1998/99

Govt to float seven state firms in 1998/99 JAKARTA (JP): The government is planning to divest holdings in five listed firms and float seven state-owned companies in the 1998/1999 fiscal year.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Irian aid rotting, may be discarded

Irian aid rotting, may be discarded JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Hundreds of boxes of noodles and some 50 tons of rice bound for famished-stricken regencies in Irian Jaya may have to be thrown away because they are quickly going rotten.The head of the government administration in Puncak Jaya regency, H.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/A good chance to start talking

A good chance to start talkingBy Iwan Mucipto JAKARTA (JP): Dialog is the catchword of the day. Everybody knows students will engage in the much-talked-about discussions with the Armed Forces.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Man, wife and son slain in S. Jakarta

Man, wife and son slain in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A man, his wife and one of their children were murdered at their home in the southern outskirts of Jagakarsa early yesterday, police said.South Jakarta Police chief Lt. Col.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Crisis prompts rise in divorce

Crisis prompts rise in divorce PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Divorces in the Purwokerto and Banyumas areas have shown a marked increase since the country was hit by the economic crisis last year.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/FedEx expands with flights to Jakarta

FedEx expands with flights to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has expanded its express transportation service in Asia with the debut yesterday of direct flights to Jakarta five times a week.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Le Pen's fall may bring a new danger in Europe

Le Pen's fall may bring a new danger in EuropeBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "N as in Nazi, F as in Fascist, Down with the National Front," chanted 30,000 demonstrators marching past the Bastille in eastern Paris, and the National Front's leader, Jean- Marie Le Pen, is certainly down.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Fumigation a free service, mayor says

Fumigation a free service, mayor says JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Sudharsono told residents yesterday to reject offers of mosquito fumigation by private concerns.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Military sticks to plan on dialog with students

Military sticks to plan on dialog with students JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto said yesterday he would continue with his plan to hold a dialog with students because the nation needed their inputs to the development process.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/IMF: Just like a commercial bank?

IMF: Just like a commercial bank? In reference to Mr. T.J. Addati's article IMF is not a good Samaritan in The Jakarta Post on April 2 and April 3, I would like to make the following comments.Mr. Addati is definitely right. The IMF and the World Bank are not good Samaritans, they are not St.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Govt denies report on Goro

Govt denies report on Goro JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita denied yesterday that the government granted a privilege to wholesaler PT Goro Batara Sakti to distribute basic commodities across the country.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Jambi's new mayor dead

Jambi's new mayor dead JAMBI: Jambi's mayor-elect, Muhammad Sabki, 59, has died only days before he was to be sworn in later this month.Sabki died of a stroke with symptoms of typhus in Jakarta Tuesday night. His body arrived here yesterday afternoon.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Cheap auto parts go on sale soon

Cheap auto parts go on sale soon JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation Agency in cooperation with several car agents and part manufacturers will hold a six-month sale on auto parts for owners of public buses.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Govt, IPB students discuss agribusiness development

Govt, IPB students discuss agribusiness development JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication Haryono Suyono has held the first of a planned series of dialogs with students on how to overcome the economic crisis.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Authorities vow to phase out red-light district

Authorities vow to phase out red-light district JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will phase out the city's only officially recognized red-light district in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta, Deputy Governor for Welfare Affairs Djailani said yesterday.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Intel improves services

Intel improves services JAKARTA (JP): Intel Indonesia Corporation introduced yesterday its worldwide certification program designed to provide highly trained technical experts to help companies choose and implement Intel-based technology solutions.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on April 8, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,000.00 9,500.
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Thu, 09 Apr 1998

JP/Four more Sri Lankans arrested by police

Four more Sri Lankans arrested by police JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Police Foreigners Supervision Unit (POA) has arrested another four Sri Lankans for allegedly working without permits and having no passports, a police officer said yesterday.
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