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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Tow truck finds job at Assembly

Tow truck finds job at Assembly JAKARTA (JP): Special Session organizers have thoughtfully deployed a tow truck to remove cars parked incorrectly in the Assembly compound.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Hopes dim for MPR to adopt decree on Soeharto probe

Hopes dim for MPR to adopt decree on Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): Hopes that the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will adopt additional decrees diminished on Tuesday after the dominant Golkar and Armed Forces factions said they would stick to the existing ones.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Four prominent leaders unite to pressure Habibie govt

Four prominent leaders unite to pressure Habibie govt JAKARTA (JP): Students finally succeeded in bringing Indonesia's four top political leaders together to issue a united stance on President B.J. Habibie's administration and the Armed Forces' role in politics.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Music 7:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 8:00 Music 8:15 Talk Show: Dialog 9:00 Live Reports: Sidang Istimewa MPR 12:00 p.m.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Low voter turnout raises questions on U.S. democracy

Low voter turnout raises questions on U.S. democracy Many commentators are drawing far-reaching political and policy conclusions from the recent United States off-year elections. House Speaker Newt Gingrich has resigned, while U.S. President Bill Clinton appears somewhat more secure.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Mobil builds offshore facility in Aceh to boost LNG supply

Mobil builds offshore facility in Aceh to boost LNG supply JAKARTA (JP): Energy company Mobil Oil Indonesia Inc. has completed a new offshore gas platform to boost supply at its giant liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Arun, Aceh.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/RI invited to German expo

RI invited to German expo JAKARTA (JP): A visiting German trade mission has invited Indonesian companies to take part in a major trade exhibition in Hanover next year.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/MPR members: It's time to awake from sleep!

MPR members: It's time to awake from sleep!By Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): The Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which opened here on Nov. 10 and runs until Nov. 13, is doing everything but resolve the problems this country is facing.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/No more compromises

No more compromises One of the most contentious and divisive issues debated at the ongoing Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is the future of the sociopolitical role of the Armed Forces (ABRI).

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/The MPR's dilemma

The MPR's dilemma There are many among us who question the commitment of members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) (toward democratic reform) and doubt the effectiveness of a Special Session of the Assembly in ushering the nation into a new era.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Most main streets empty on first day of session

Most main streets empty on first day of session JAKARTA (JP): The capital's major thoroughfares were practically deserted on Tuesday as motorists appeared frightened by rumors of possible unrest or demonstrations on the first day of the four-day People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Poland seeks to expand ties with Southeast Asia

Poland seeks to expand ties with Southeast Asia JAKARTA (JP): Poland, a former socialist country and member of the Warsaw Pact, has made great strides towards democracy and a market economy.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/PPP vows to promote Moslem declaration

PPP vows to promote Moslem declaration JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) pledged on Monday to promote the 11-point declaration of the Indonesian Moslem Congress as the party's agenda during the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Special Session, saying it reflects the aspirations ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Students continue sesion protests

Students continue sesion protests JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of students in several major cities rallied on Tuesday to add pressures on the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly to come up with pro-reform decrees.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Spotlight on ABRI's roles

Spotlight on ABRI's roles JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto warned on Tuesday that certain parties have been exploiting the issue of the military's sociopolitical role to gain popularity.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Mergers, acquisitions valued at $4.3b last year

Mergers, acquisitions valued at $4.3b last year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia booked a dramatic increase in the value of mergers and acquisitions to $4.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/BNI to be merged with BTN, Widigdo says

BNI to be merged with BTN, Widigdo says JAKARTA (JP): President of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Widigdo Sukarman said on Tuesday that the government would go ahead with a plan to merge Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) into the publicly listed BNI.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Govt makes repayment deal with bankers

Govt makes repayment deal with bankers JAKARTA (JP): The government clinched a new repayment deal on Tuesday with owners of five troubled banks over Rp 96.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/What does fact findings really mean?

What does fact findings really mean?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto, the Armed Forces commander in chief, stated that the newly released report of the Facts Finding Commission has overstepped its mandate. It was assigned to establish facts, and not to dwell upon analyses.Dr.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Pressure mounts for withdrawal of civilian guards

Pressure mounts for withdrawal of civilian guards JAKARTA (JP): Calls have mounted for the decommissioning of all civilian security personnel deployed to safeguard the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) after minor clashes between the untrained guards and student ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Govt vows to go ahead with current political bills

Govt vows to go ahead with current political bills JAKARTA (JP): Despite public criticism, the government has pledged to press ahead with the political bills now being deliberated by the House of Representatives and will hold a general election next May, according to Minister of Home ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Saddam and Middle East peace

Saddam and Middle East peace In just a few days President Bill Clinton switched from a successful peace negotiation in the Middle East to making war plans in the same region.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Suspected 'ninja' beaten to death in Demak

Suspected 'ninja' beaten to death in Demak DEMAK, Central Java (JP): A man accused of being a "ninja" was beaten to death by a mob on Monday afternoon in Ngaluran village of Karanganyar, bringing the province-wide death toll of people killed by mobs to 21.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 10, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Armed volunteers, violent demos mar session opening

Armed volunteers, violent demos mar session opening JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Tuesday was marred by violent demonstrations in several spots in Jakarta, some of which escalated into clashes between students opposing the session ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Fears of rioting push prices up

Fears of rioting push prices up JAKARTA (JP): The first day of the four-day Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Tuesday was marked by price hikes of several basic commodities in Greater Jakarta.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Excuse me Sir, who are you?

Excuse me Sir, who are you? JAKARTA (JP): The next four days are guaranteed to confuse those assigned to report the Special Session to the outside world. These intrepid individuals will have a hard time hunting for their usual sources because almost everyone is dressed in identical clothing.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Securities firms given new deadline

Securities firms given new deadline JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has extended the deadline for securities firms to meet the new capital requirement to Dec. 31, 1999 from the original date of Dec. 1, 1998 due to the unfavorable economic situation.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Watch your wallets, cell phones...

Watch your wallets, cell phones... JAKARTA (JP): Those interested in observing what's happening on the streets around Jakarta would be well advised to watch their wallets.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Indonesian presidency not men-only club: Observers

Indonesian presidency not men-only club: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Golkar and United Development party factions expressed opposition on Tuesday to the idea that only men were fit to serve as the country's president.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Benchmark rates hoped to fall to 40% by year-end

Benchmark rates hoped to fall to 40% by year-end JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's benchmark one-month interest rate will fall further this week and should reach the 40 percent level by the end of the year, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Rupiah hits 7,950 to dollar despite political tension

Rupiah hits 7,950 to dollar despite political tension JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah broke through the important 8,000 psychological barrier to hit an intraday high at 7,950 against the U.S.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Garment workers demand wage hike

Garment workers demand wage hike TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of workers of garment producer PT Bali Nirwana Garmen in Kreo subdistrict, Ciledug here demonstrated on Monday to demand a 15 percent increase on their wages, meal allowances, transportation fees and leave.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Singapore aid for Riau poor families

Singapore aid for Riau poor families PEKANBARU, Riau: Aid in the form of boxes of 21 types of medicines and 4,000 metric tons of rice from the Singapore government donated to poor families in the province has arrived at Dumai Port, an official said here Tuesday.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Four killed as mob raids military post in E. Timor

Four killed as mob raids military post in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): A group of 50 people attacked the military headquarters at Alas subdistrict in Manufahi on Monday morning, killing three soldiers and making off with a cache of guns, rifles and ammunition.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Education system needs changes

Education system needs changesBy Nirwan Idrus This is the second of two articles on the Indonesian education system.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Session agenda expanded 'to respond to aspirations'

Session agenda expanded 'to respond to aspirations' JAKARTA (JP): House/Assembly Speaker Harmoko claimed on Tuesday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) had responded to public aspirations by scheduling discussions on human rights and regional autonomy in its Special Session, which runs ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Indonesia archers below par in Asian Games simulation

Indonesia archers below par in Asian Games simulation JAKARTA (JP): With less than one month left until the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok early next month, Indonesia's archers are still firing well below the required form.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/New phone cards issued

New phone cards issued JAKARTA (JP): Phone card lovers can now add cards commemorating the Special Session to their collections.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Sumba police net 11 looters

Sumba police net 11 looters MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Police in the West Sumba regency capital of Waikabubak have detained 11 people for looting from houses left empty by their owners following last week's tribal clashes.Waikabubak Police chief Lt. Col. S.M.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Gulf goes on operating S. Sumatran project

Gulf goes on operating S. Sumatran project JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company Gulf Indonesia Resources, a subsidiary of Canada's Gulf Resources, is continuing the operation of a natural gas project in the Corridor block of South Sumatra despite a local court's provisional order for the company to ...

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Looking at Polish films through Wajda, Kieslowski

Looking at Polish films through Wajda, KieslowskiBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): To look at the cinema of Poland, one must examine the works of Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Kieslowski. These two internationally acclaimed directors have brought Poland to a distinguished place in world cinema.

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Wed, 11 Nov 1998

JP/Inside-out way of fashion

Inside-out way of fashion It seems to me that what we are, as a nation, currently facing acute problems which have originated from our nation's mentality. To describe the "illness", I would express it simply as wearing one's clothes inside-out.

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