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Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Ginandjar off to Japan to discuss more loans

Ginandjar off to Japan to discuss more loans BANDUNG (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita was scheduled to leave for Japan on Wednesday night to follow up on the Japanese government's pledge to provide additional aid packages to Indonesia and ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Spotlight

Spotlight Correction: Max de la Fuente is Peruvian ambassador to Hungary, not to Indonesia as mentioned in the caption of a photo under Spotlight on Page 9 in Wednesday's paper. Peruvian Ambassador to Indonesia is Elard Escala.We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Workers want withdrawal of discriminatory decree

Workers want withdrawal of discriminatory decree JAKARTA (JP): More than 600 workers loyal to the current leadership of the Federation of All Indonesian Workers Union demonstrated at the Ministry of Manpower on Wednesday to push the government to lift what they said was a ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Insulting statement

Insulting statement A controversial statement made by State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M. Saefuddin concerning Megawati was, in my opinion, really an act of bigotry.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Fake diplomas mar village chief race

Fake diplomas mar village chief race TANGERANG (JP): At least 17 of 386 candidates up for 119 village chief posts in Tangerang regency here are suspected of submitting fake school diplomas to meet the prerequisites for the coveted position.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Winners of May 21 Trisakti monument announced

Winners of May 21 Trisakti monument announced JAKARTA (JP): Private Trisakti University, which plans to build a monument in commemoration of the deaths of four of its students who were fatally shot during the May 12 tragic incident, revealed on Wednesday three winners of the monument ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Students demonstrate to mark Youth Pledge Day

Students demonstrate to mark Youth Pledge Day JAKARTA (JP): Students commemorated the 70th anniversary of the country's Youth Pledge on Wednesday by staging demonstrations against the planned special session of the People's Consultative Assembly, the Armed Forces' (ABRI) political role, and a ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/TNT presses on with RI expansion

TNT presses on with RI expansion JAKARTA (JP): Netherlands-based air express company TNT Express Worldwide will continue to expand its business in Indonesia despite the country's worst economic turmoil in decades.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/No rift in team probing May unrest, Marzuki says

No rift in team probing May unrest, Marzuki says JAKARTA (JP): Human rights campaigner Marzuki Darusman denied on Wednesday that a rumored rift between members of the team investigating the May riots caused the postponement of the announcement of its findings.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/50 ex-convicts undergo training

50 ex-convicts undergo training BOGOR (JP): The Bogor social services office has enrolled 50 former convicts in vocational training courses to improve their chances of earning an independent living.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Strong quake jolts Ternate

Strong quake jolts Ternate TERNATE, Ambon: A strong earthquake jolted Ternate town and its surroundings on Wednesday afternoon, but no casualties were reported, according to Antara."We have not received any reports of casualties or material losses.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/City seeks review on tax rulings

City seeks review on tax rulings JAKARTA (JP): The government should review three regulations pertaining to collection of taxes and levies because they are burdensome to the regional administration, Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Budiardjo Soekmadi said on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Sintong ignores U.S. court verdict

Sintong ignores U.S. court verdict BANDUNG: Secretary of Development Operations Sintong Pandjaitan has decided to ignore the verdict of a Boston district court that he pay a US$14 million compensation to Helen Todd for the death of her son Kamal Bamadhaj in the 1991 Dili incident in which troops ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Works Exhibition by Heri Dono, Indonesian contemporary artist, CCCL - French Cultural Center Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday to Saturday, until Oct. 31.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Decency in politics

Decency in politics Calls for decency in politics have been emerging lately amid the new phenomenon of people being stigmatized by suspicions of being "ninjas" and sorcerers. Well over 100 people in East Java have been murdered by "ninjas" acting at the orders of unknown parties.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Daihatsu doubles stake in Indonesian joint venture

Daihatsu doubles stake in Indonesian joint venture JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. will soon double its stake in PT Astra Daihatsu Motor, a joint venture with Indonesia's largest auto producer PT Astra International, to 40 percent under an agreement signed here on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Youth Pledge Day marked with rallies

Youth Pledge Day marked with rallies JAKARTA (JP): As had been widely expected, the 70th anniversary of the Youth Pledge on Wednesday was marked with noisy anti-Habibie protests by thousands of demonstrators in the capital and many other big cities across the country.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Atmospheres by American artist Mark Rutkowski, at Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 4. * Arts Exhibition: Kelompok Reinkarnasi, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Bankruptcy claim against Davomas pulled

Bankruptcy claim against Davomas pulled JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial Court has approved a request made by American Express Bank of Jakarta to withdraw an insolvency petition against the publicly-listed cocoa producer PT Davomas Abadi.Hotman Paris Hutapea of Makarim and Taira S.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/APEC: Mahathir's 'last hurrah'?

APEC: Mahathir's 'last hurrah'?By Edward Neilan Malaysian Prime Minister may be snubbed by Clinton at Kuala Lumpur meeting TOKYO (JP): Next month's meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) was supposed to be a crowning moment for host Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Saleh Djasit elected governor

Saleh Djasit elected governor PEKANBARU, Riau: Brig. Gen. Saleh Djasit, a legislator of the Armed Forces faction, won the Riau governor's election to replace Soeripto for the 1998/2003 term.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/ABRI in business

ABRI in business Apart from its sociopolitical function, the trading and business activities that have for years been conducted by ABRI -- either by individual members or by ABRI as an institution -- have now come under fire.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 28, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 275 0 ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Workers stage hunger strike

Workers stage hunger strike MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three workers of PT Latexindo Toba Perkasa began a hunger strike while camped out in front of the Medan Legal Aid Institute office. They are protesting the arrest of 12 fellow workers, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Why were we stopped?

Why were we stopped? As a visitor to Indonesia, I am very impressed with the friendliness of the people and the many wonderful sights in the cities and the countryside.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Deepening poverty 'biggest threat to human rights'

Deepening poverty 'biggest threat to human rights' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas warned on Wednesday that deepening poverty caused by East Asia's financial meltdown poses the biggest threat to human rights.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Mrs. Fields close outlets

Mrs. Fields close outlets JAKARTA (JP): Baked food franchise Mrs. Fields plans to close its last two outlets in Indonesia in the next few weeks, as the severe economic crisis has made doing business here financially untenable.An advisor to the local franchisee of the U.S.-based Mrs.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Singaporean minister: ASEAN solidarity remains solid

Singaporean minister: ASEAN solidarity remains solidBy Kornelius Purba SINGAPORE (JP): Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs S.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/'Four forces' seen vying for power

'Four forces' seen vying for power JAKARTA (JP): The influential Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) said on Wednesday there were four social forces involved in the political power struggle, including the remnants of Soeharto's New Order regime.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Top seeds cruise into second round at Indonesia Open

Top seeds cruise into second round at Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Most top seeds romped through their first round outings in the US$120,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open Badminton Championships on Wednesday, but it was rough going for Denmark's heavily favored men's stars.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Serial killings are jeopardizing reform: Habibie

Serial killings are jeopardizing reform: Habibie BANDUNG (JP): President B.J. Habibie said here on Wednesday that a series of mysterious killings of Moslem preachers and alleged black magic practitioners in East Java was jeopardizing the country's move toward democratic reform.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/DHL receives best rating

DHL receives best rating JAKARTA (JP): Air courier, DHL Worldwide Express, has been awarded the title of "Europe's most admired company in the express parcels sector", according to a survey.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Kadin hails creditors' moves on loans to firms

Kadin hails creditors' moves on loans to firms JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie hailed on Wednesday efforts by several international creditors to renegotiate loan repayments from local companies.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Inflation may be falling, but rupiah hit by rally

Inflation may be falling, but rupiah hit by rally JAKARTA (JP): Inflation in October is expected to be zero and could even begin to fall on the back of lower food prices and the strengthening rupiah, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Official vows help in cheap credit bid

Official vows help in cheap credit bid JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs Budiardjo Soekmadi pledged on Wednesday to help minivan operators qualify for cheap credit worth Rp 94.1 billion (US$11.76 million) provided by the government for the transportation sector.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/PT Inco reports $800,000 loss

PT Inco reports $800,000 loss JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel Indonesia (PT Inco) announced on Wednesday an audited loss of US$800,000 for the third quarter of 1998, compared with net earnings of $8.3 million, or three cents per share, for the same period last year.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Ex-servicemen go on rampage

Ex-servicemen go on rampage AMBON: About 2,000 retired servicemen and civil servants went on a rampage on Tuesday and damaged the branch office of state- owned PT Taspen and the district court in protest against the court's verdict over their case, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Three members of known criminal gangs shot dead

Three members of known criminal gangs shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives shot dead three men alleged to be members of notorious criminal gangs in separate incidents early on Wednesday, fulfilling their recent pledge to take stern measures against brutal crooks.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Berlin impresses Governor Sutiyoso

Berlin impresses Governor Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): What's Governor Sutiyoso done so far on his two- week official trip to Turkey, Rotterdam and Berlin?According to Antara, while in Berlin, the governor was stunned by the rapid but well-integrated development of the city which -- in his opinion -- ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Clean bus project resumes in April

Clean bus project resumes in April JAKARTA (JP): Swisscontact, a Switzerland-based nonprofit organization, will hold the second phase of its Rp 1 billion (US$125,000) clean bus project in the capital in April next year in a bid to help improve air quality, an environmental consultant said on ...

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Local residents catch suspected killers of cabbie

Local residents catch suspected killers of cabbie JAKARTA (JP): A taxi driver was allegedly stabbed to death in a robbery attempt by two teenage passengers on Tuesday night. The two suspects were later captured and beaten up after they stopped for help when the vehicle broke down in Bekasi.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Megawati views Saefuddin blunder as an 'ordeal'

Megawati views Saefuddin blunder as an 'ordeal' JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Local chess hero faces Karpov in quarters

Local chess hero faces Karpov in quarters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Utut Adianto will square off in a rematch against official world champion Anatoly Karpov of Russia in the quarterfinals of the US$48,000 Intercontinental Rapid Chess tournament at Cap d'Agde, France, on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Rupiah strengthening

Rupiah strengthening Neither the recent mysterious killing spree in East Java, nor the latest wave of student demonstrations in the capital has been able to impede the rupiah's strong rebound that started last month.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Sex crime victims lack protection: Experts

Sex crime victims lack protection: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Noted law expert Loebby Loqman has sought a revision of the Criminal Code so that it covers a wider range of sexual crimes and affords victims better protection.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Oct. 28, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/PT PLN aims to lower power price to $0.04

PT PLN aims to lower power price to $0.04By Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Cash-strapped state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) will seek to cut the price of power supplied by independent power producers (IPP) to around 4 U.S.

Thu, 29 Oct 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Symphony Film 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Documentary: ...