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46 articles.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Bogor drivers go on strike to protest student vandalism

Bogor drivers go on strike to protest student vandalism BOGOR (JP): Dozens of public transportation drivers plying several routes between Bogor and Jakarta's outskirts went on strike on Thursday in protest at a rising trend of student vandalism which frequently led to their vehicles being damaged.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/IPTN to remain in the red in 1998: Ilham Habibie

IPTN to remain in the red in 1998: Ilham Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned aircraft maker PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) would continue to be in the red in 1998 due to the current economic crisis, director Ilham Habibie said on Friday.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Doctor says nine injured in clashes getting better

Doctor says nine injured in clashes getting better JAKARTA (JP): The conditions of nine people seriously injured in clashes between the military and antigovernment protesters on Nov. 13 and Nov.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:00 Morning News 6:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 7:00 Children's Program: Lagu Anak Nusantara 7:30 Cartoon 8:00 Music 8:30 Documantary Film 9:00 TV Drama 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Pertamina denies alleged KKN in new contracts

Pertamina denies alleged KKN in new contracts JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina dismissed allegations that graft was involved in its multi-billion dollar business of importing petroleum and oil products.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Toward an orderly election

Toward an orderly election Those who are hoping that one day a person will emerge to lead a democratic Indonesia naturally realize the importance of preventing this republic from being destroyed from within.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/National athletes to meet Habibie for the first time

National athletes to meet Habibie for the first time JAKARTA (JP): For the first time since taking office, President B.J. Habibie will next week send off athletes departing for an international sporting event.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Students favor E. Timor referendum: Poll

Students favor E. Timor referendum: Poll JAKARTA (JP): A poll involving 900 students and 100 lecturers in five large cities reveals that 66.5 percent believe that the best way to settle East Timor's problems is to let the East Timorese decide their own fate.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Sutiyoso saddened by the impact of rioting and looting

Sutiyoso saddened by the impact of rioting and looting JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso expressed concern on Friday over the recent series of looting and rioting incidents in the city which had caused three countries -- Japan, Australia and the U.S. -- to warn their citizens off visiting Jakarta.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Fine Art Photography, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, C7-8, Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto 79, Menteng, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Dec. 7. * Painting Exhibition: Temu Ragam Lima Pelukis, at Balai Budaya, Jl.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Consequence of MNC domination

Consequence of MNC dominationBy Beni Sindhunata This is the second of two articles on foreign investment in Indonesia.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Tunas Ridean incurs loss

Tunas Ridean incurs loss JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Tunas Ridean reported a net loss of Rp 900 million (about US$120,000) in first nine months of this year compared to a net profit of Rp 12.6 billion in the same period last year.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.27, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Jakarta a safe place, for whom?

Jakarta a safe place, for whom? Words spoken by Gen. Wiranto and other officials still ring in people's ears, that Jakarta is safe again after real turbulence.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Sumitro calls for revision of foreign exchange regime

Sumitro calls for revision of foreign exchange regime JAKARTA (JP): Economic pundit Sumitro Djojohadikusumo called on the government to revise the current free foreign exchange regime so as to better monitor the flows of capital in and out of the country.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Atako-Lindskog holds on to win Matoa Nasional Open

Atako-Lindskog holds on to win Matoa Nasional Open JAKARTA (JP): When he is on his game, Nigerian golfer Stephen Atako-Lindskog is indomitable.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Govt slaps travel ban on critics

Govt slaps travel ban on critics JAKARTA (JP): The government has slapped travel bans on at least four government critics charged with treason pending the result of an ongoing official investigation against them.Army Lt. Gen. (ret.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Rate ceiling for Nov. 30 - Dec. 06

Rate ceiling for Nov. 30 - Dec. 06 Time deposit Maximum rate Maximum rate Rp deposit (%) $ deposit (%)--------------------------------------------1-month 49 153-month 47 146-month 38 1412-month ...

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Foreign investors invited to enter toll road projects

Foreign investors invited to enter toll road projects JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors will be invited to buy stakes in 13 toll roads currently in operation or under construction in a rescue effort to stop them collapsing, a government official said on Friday.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Astra CMG opens new office

Astra CMG opens new office JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra CMG Life, a joint venture of Indonesia's Astra International Group and Australia's Colonial Group, has opened a new marketing office in Pekanbaru to cater to the growing demand for life insurance services in the Riau provincial capital.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Poets mock RI's gloomy past, uncertain future

Poets mock RI's gloomy past, uncertain futureBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): In the midst of Indonesia's current uncertainties three poets descended on the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center this week and mocked the country's gloomy past and uncertain future.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Misuse of state funds still rampant, says BPK chairman

Misuse of state funds still rampant, says BPK chairman JAKARTA (JP): Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) chairman Satrio "Billy" Joedono said on Friday that misuse of state funds remained rampant across all government ministries and agencies.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Jakarta, city of fear?

Jakarta, city of fear? In the heat of our present push toward greater democracy and equal rights for all, there seems to be one element essential to the building of such an ideal society that has been forgotten: the freedom from fear.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Lonsum books higher profit

Lonsum books higher profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT London Sumatra Indonesia reported a 14 percent increase in net profit to Rp 50.2 billion in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Difficult times ahead for torched churches

Difficult times ahead for torched churches JAKARTA (JP): The rebuilding of churches burned or damaged during last Sunday's riots is likely to be hindered by problems stemming from the difficulty of raising funds during the prolonged economic crisis, church representatives said on Friday.Rev.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Rupiah steady but stocks down further

Rupiah steady but stocks down further JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained steady at 7,450 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, but stock prices in the local exchange continued declining.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Power tariff hike delayed

Power tariff hike delayed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangksubroto has delayed for an unspecified amount of time the planned hike in power prices, which was scheduled for this month.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Fakfak facing transport isolation

Fakfak facing transport isolation FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The Fakfak regency faces isolation as Twin Otters owned by the Merpati Nusantara Airlines will not be operating for a week while KM Rinjani, a passenger ship operated by state-owned PT Pelni, is undergoing an annual docking.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Indonesia for all

Indonesia for all As in his first, Masli Arman's second letter on Nov. 16 made a very tendentious, unrealistic and xenophobic analysis in launching a debate with Leo Suryadinata.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Indocement's net revenues up slightly

Indocement's net revenues up slightly JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, the country's major cement producer, reported on Friday a slight increase in net revenues to Rp 1.17 trillion (about US$157 million) in the first nine months of this year, ending on Sept. 30, from Rp 1.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Few outsiders object to keeping PR polling system

Few outsiders object to keeping PR polling system JAKARTA (JP): Two of the largest political parties not represented in the House of Representatives (DPR) have expressed no objections to a plan to retain the proportional representation (PR) system in next year's election.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/A few PPP favorites aim to garner support

A few PPP favorites aim to garner support JAKARTA (JP): The congress of the United Development Party (PPP) to be held from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 will be mainly watched for the emergence of potential leaders.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Cathay flies to San Francisco

Cathay flies to San Francisco JAKARTA (JP): Cathay Pacific Airways will begin serving the Hong Kong-San Francisco route daily Dec. 1, to expand its trans- Pacific coverage, the airline announced Friday.The new route would bring the total of Cathay's North America services to 49 flights.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Drug dealers netted at West Jakarta hotel

Drug dealers netted at West Jakarta hotel JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta police have apprehended three men believed to be members of an amphetamine derivative shabu-shabu syndicate at Hotel Astika in West Jakarta after receiving a tip- off from one of the arrested suspects, an officer said on Friday.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/39 people hurt during protest against pulp plant

39 people hurt during protest against pulp plant MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): At least 39 people were injured and 15 remained in hospital after being hurt during clashes Thursday between soldiers and 2,000 protesters over PT Inti Indorayon Utama (IIU) pulp and paper plant, police said on Friday.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Rise in crime scares the city

Rise in crime scares the city JAKARTA (JP): The capital witnessed just another ordinary day on Friday in the midst of fresh rumors of looming disturbances.No serious incidents or clashes were reported.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Is Ghalib really a chicken?

Is Ghalib really a chicken? Was the presentation of a hen from students to Attorney General A.M. Ghalib really necessary? Do the students really believe that a live hen truly represents what he is?Since he was appointed by President B.J.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Gradual steps to understanding sound corporate governance

Gradual steps to understanding sound corporate governanceBy George S. Tahija The following article is an excerpt from a paper presented at the APEC Symposium in Sydney on Nov. 3, 1998. SYDNEY: Indonesia is undergoing many changes.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Demonstration takes over contest

Demonstration takes over contest JAKARTA (JP): Ten bands from different senior high schools in five cities will compete in a music competition at Bengkel Nightpark discotheque in South Jakarta on Sunday afternoon.The theme of the competition is demonstration.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Women must pressurize parties to fight for their rights, causes

Women must pressurize parties to fight for their rights, causes JAKARTA (JP): Political researcher Chusnul Mar'iyah decried the dearth of programs for women in the platforms of the big political parties gearing up for next year's election."They all think that this is not an important issue.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Bank directors detained for graft

Bank directors detained for graft PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Three directors of the state-owned bank Pembangunan Daerah in this provincial capital have been detained for corruption.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 27, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/700 students try to return to the House

700 students try to return to the House JAKARTA (JP): The number of student protesters taking to the city's streets on Friday was slightly lower than on previous days, but tension heightened in the early evening with a new rally.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Timber lost in cross-border theft

Timber lost in cross-border theft TARAKAN, East Kalimantan: Indonesian military personnel recently confiscated 75 pieces of heavy equipment owned by timber thieves operating near the border of East Kalimantan province and Sabah, Malaysia.

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Railway crossing guard's suit upheld

Railway crossing guard's suit upheld JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Administrative High Court has ordered the minister of communications to pay Rp 15 million (US$2,000) in compensation to a railway crossing guard whose neglect led to a bloody crash which left more than 100 people dead in Bintaro, ...

Sat, 28 Nov 1998

JP/Govt to establish financing agency to boost exports

Govt to establish financing agency to boost exports JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to boost exports, the government plans to establish a financing agency whose immediate focus will be to provide subsidized, preshipment working capital and export credit for exporters hampered by the current financial ...