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Searching for all articles published on 1998-01-05 ...

44 articles.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Fisheries lost $7.3m due to long dry season

Fisheries lost $7.3m due to long dry season JAKARTA (JP): A drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon last year dried up at least 2.77 million hectares of fishery areas, causing an estimated loss of over Rp 44 billion (US$7.3 million), a minister said.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/SilkAir's cockpit voice recorder found

SilkAir's cockpit voice recorder found JAKARTA (JP): Rescuers have found the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), a crucial part of the black box which could help explain the cause of a SilkAir plane crash on Dec. 19 which killed all 104 on board."At 4:35 p.m.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Watch TV as you work on your PC, but don't get carried away

Watch TV as you work on your PC, but don't get carried awayBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): As there has never been a dull moment in this country, wouldn't it be nice if we could follow the latest news on TV without having to leave our PC?Well, that's not difficult to do.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Fireworks sold despite ban

Fireworks sold despite ban JAKARTA (JP): Fireworks are traded openly in Jatinegara market, East Jakarta, despite a municipality ban on the sale of such products.The wide variety of fireworks were being sold by many traders in the area, Antara reported Saturday.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Police must solve Udin murder case, expert says

Police must solve Udin murder case, expert says JAKARTA (JP): Despite the decision of Dwi Sumaji, alias Iwik, not to sue police, the investigation into the unsolved murder of journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin, alias Udin, must continue, a legal expert said here yesterday.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Soccer values

Soccer values Two hundred million people, the majority of them young, can't make it to the World Cup finals. Indonesians love soccer. Why miss this opportunity to display the red and white? I'm trying to understand why.The ultimate joy in the finals is to perform the lap of honor with the cup.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Minivan driver attacked, robbed

Minivan driver attacked, robbed BOGOR (JP): Patrol police found an injured Angkot (public transportation van) driver tied up beside the Jagorawi toll road on Saturday.A Citeureup police officer said the 20-year-old driver, Afrizal, was the victim of a robbery.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Out of work, out of touch

Out of work, out of touch One of the economic crisis' worst impacts is that people are losing their jobs -- not by the hundreds or thousands, but, apparently, by the millions. Very few people in this country have been forthright in admitting that the problem exists.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 6.14 p.m.TuesdayImsak 4:11 a.m.Subuh 4.21 a.m.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Don't worry about bird flu: Sujudi

Don't worry about bird flu: Sujudi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians should not worry about the notorious "bird flu", as the government has taken necessary precautions, such as banning poultry imports from Hong Kong, to avoid the spread of the virus here, a minister has said.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/'Bumiku Satu' teaches environmental lesson

'Bumiku Satu' teaches environmental lesson JAKARTA (JP): Private TV station RCTI begun a four-part educational series, Bumiku Satu (My Only Earth), on the importance of environmental conservation yesterday.Scheduled for broadcast at 4:30 p.m.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Train kills couple

Train kills couple JAKARTA (JP): A man and a woman were killed by a speeding train at a train crossing in Rawa Buaya, West Jakarta, Saturday night.The victims were identified as Edy Purnomo, 23, and Mariyani, 17. Both were Rawa Buaya residents.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Fire at Bali's Hard Rock Hotel

Fire at Bali's Hard Rock Hotel KUTA, Bali: Police said Saturday that the fire which gutted the newly built Hard Rock Hotel in Kuta early Friday morning was probably caused by a short circuit.The fire shocked local residents and tourists on the beach because they heard a loud explosion.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Ibu Tien's grave now a popular landmark

Ibu Tien's grave now a popular landmark JAKARTA (JP): The final resting place of the late First Lady Ibu Tien Soeharto in Central Java has become quite a landmark with a growing number of visitors, particularly during the first week of the Moslem Ramadhan month.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Govt to raise price of generic drugs by 15%

Govt to raise price of generic drugs by 15% JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Sujudi has said the government would raise the price of generic drugs by as much as 15 percent after March.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Political reforms not for barter: Observers

Political reforms not for barter: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Political observers said over the weekend that there should be no bargaining on the urgency of political reforms in the country.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/More transparency needed

More transparency needed It is understandable that we should feel annoyed at the slanted information circulated abroad regarding Indonesia's foreign debts.

Mon, 05 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.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Train collision kills one

Train collision kills one BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Two trains collided head-on Friday in Sulusuhan, Central Lampung, killing one of the locomotive engineers and injuring six passengers.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Media wages an advertising war

Media wages an advertising warBy Atmakusumah The competitive media environment in Indonesia is strengthening the strong and sidelining the weak. This is the first of two articles. JAKARTA (JP): Television viewers are in for a treat this year.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Analysts predict higher stack prices at JSX this week

Analysts predict higher stack prices at JSX this week JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) this week are expected to benefit from the announcement of the state budget and the continued window dressing activities, analysts and stockbrokers said over the weekend.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Three die after inhaling gas

Three die after inhaling gas TEGAL, Central Java: Three men died Friday in Slarang, Tegal, after inhaling toxic gas emitted from a deep well.While working in his backyard, Warso smelt a foul odor coming from his well. He decided to check by climbing into the well.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Belo urges talks with Timor movement

Belo urges talks with Timor movement MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo in a telephone interview from Dili, East Timor yesterday urged the goverment to hold talks with the newly founded East Timor People's Unity and Reconciliation Movement.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/'Ojek' driver severely wounded

'Ojek' driver severely wounded JAKARTA (JP): An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was badly injured on Friday when he tried, with the help of residents from East Depok, to stop four men from stealing his motorcycle.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Criminologists divided over student brawls

Criminologists divided over student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Two criminologists have voiced contradictory opinions on the trend of student brawls, with one saying the number would rise, while the other said it would decline.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Feedmeal producers ready to help farms

Feedmeal producers ready to help farms JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Feedmeal Producers (GPMT) will supply 750,000 tons of fodder to struggling small and medium poultry farms, a senior official of the Ministry of Agriculture said recently.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Saat-Saat Bersama 3:35 Religious Teachings: Hindu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Inovatif 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 TV Drama: Penyesalan ...

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Traffic accidents claim 200 lives

Traffic accidents claim 200 lives KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least 200 people died in 353 traffic accidents last year in the province, police have said.Chief of the provincial police, Col.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Sumatran tiger caught in a trap

Sumatran tiger caught in a trap BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: A wild Sumatran tiger caught in a trap in a protected forest area in West Lampung should be returned to its habitat and not sent to the Indonesian Safari Park, local police said.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/'CNN' defends gasses story

'CNN' defends gasses story We refer to Ambassador Agus Tarmidzi's letter published in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 31, 1997, entitled Inaccurate CNN report.I thank for your letter and would like to address your concerns.The report you saw on Dec.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Semen Tonasa set to up production

Semen Tonasa set to up production JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Tonasa, a subsidiary of publicly listed state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gersik, is set to produce 3.34 million tons of cement this year, up from 3.2 million tons in 1997.The company's president, Nizar Dt.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Freeport largest taxpayer

Freeport largest taxpayer Recent media reports in the capital have it that Mr. Amien Rais has said more or less the following about PT Freeport Indonesia:Whereas after Mr.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/What a year: From clones to floating frogs

What a year: From clones to floating frogsBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): They have discovered a technology that doubles the amount of energy a car engine gets out of a liter of petrol. The technique, which uses fuel-cell technology to extract electricity from petrol (gas), was announced by U.S.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/The Gandhi name reappears

The Gandhi name reappears Dynastic politics is a familiar phenomenon in Asia. From the Bandaranaikes and Senanayakes of Sri Lanka to the Gandhis of India, the Bhuttos of Pakistan and Sheikhs of Bangladesh, political succession has often remained a family monopoly.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Merger another remake for state banks

Merger another remake for state banksBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): This year's merger of four of the seven state banks into one is yet another makeover in their long history.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/348 entertainment venues shut down for breaches

348 entertainment venues shut down for breaches JAKARTA (JP): The municipality sealed 348 entertainment centers last year, including 28 last month, for violating regulations, an official said over the weekend.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Women ask for most divorces

Women ask for most divorces PALU, Central Sulawesi: Almost 70 percent of the 436 divorces handled by the district religious court here last year were filed by women, an official revealed over the weekend.Head of the religious court, Ahmad Dahlan M.S.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Poultry industry teeters as cost of feed rises

Poultry industry teeters as cost of feed rises JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of small poultry businesses are on the brink of bankruptcy due to the skyrocketing prices of feed, an official said Saturday.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/PT Pos Indonesia improves services and performance

PT Pos Indonesia improves services and performanceBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): State-owned postal service company PT Pos Indonesia has committed to improving its performance and services to anticipate tougher global competition in the 21st century.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Two dead newborns found in S. Jakarta

Two dead newborns found in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A newborn boy was found dead Saturday in a garbage site on Jl. Gunawarman, Kebayoran Baru in South Jakarta.The dead infant, believed to be the first baby dumped this year, was estimated to be only a day old.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Heavy rains to fall later this month

Heavy rains to fall later this month JAKARTA (JP): The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency forecast Saturday constant rains in the southern part of Indonesia, mainly in Java and South Sumatra, to start falling between the third week of this month and early next month.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Javanese style

Javanese style One day, about 21 years ago, a colleague of mine came to see my boss, a typical Javanese military man, and asked permission to go to Surabaya the next day.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/Minister warns of religious conflicts

Minister warns of religious conflicts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher said over the weekend that religious diversity had the potential to either enrich spiritual life or become a source of conflict.

Mon, 05 Jan 1998

JP/PT Telkom is offering new long-distance rates

PT Telkom is offering new long-distance rates JAKARTA (JP): The government has cut the cost of domestic long-distance calls 10.2 percent to Rp 97 per pulse.