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Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Two die in helicopter crash

Two die in helicopter crash MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A helicopter crashed into a rubber plantation near the village of Hapesong, 600 kilometers south of here, Sunday morning. The two people aboard were killed.Rescue workers identified the victims as pilot Conrad C.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Gulf Indonesia finds gas

Gulf Indonesia finds gas JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned oil and gas company and its contractor Gulf Indonesia Resources Ltd of Canada announced yesterday the discovery of a natural gas reserve on the production-sharing contract-area Block B, southern Jambi.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/RI remains attractive to foreign investors: Sanyoto

RI remains attractive to foreign investors: Sanyoto JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors still see Indonesia as an attractive site for investment despite the economic crisis, State Minister of Investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo said yesterday.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Government to help market unsold timber: Minister

Government to help market unsold timber: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said yesterday the government would help private companies market the more than 5.9 million cubic meters of logs that remained unsold last year.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Stocks up, rupiah strengthens

Stocks up, rupiah strengthens JAKARTA (JP): Bullish trading returned to the Jakarta Stock Exchange yesterday, with the Composite Price Index surging 14 percent in active trade.In the foreign exchange market, the rupiah also maintained its strengthening performance to close at 10,300 against the U.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Fish bombs kill seven fishermen

Fish bombs kill seven fishermen BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Police are investigating the origin of fishing bombs which killed seven fishermen in Teluk Lampung when they exploded prematurely on Jan. 27.Lampung detective chief Lt. Col.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Feb. 2, 1998 Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 9,000.00 12,000.00Austrian shilling 1 622.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Four killed in bus crash

Four killed in bus crash CIREBON, West Java: Four people were killed and nine others seriously injured after the minibus they were in skidded and overturned yesterday.Tasdik, 27, the driver's assistant who was among those injured, said the bus was going too fast as it turned left at a busy street.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/12 bus crew cited for ticket rule violations

12 bus crew cited for ticket rule violations JAKARTA (JP): The crews of 12 buses were caught selling tickets far beyond the official rates yesterday as Jakarta prepares for an influx of Idul Fitri holidaymakers, an official said.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Departute tax raised to Rp 1m

Departute tax raised to Rp 1m JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday a 300 percent increase in departure tax imposed on Indonesians leaving the country by airplane to Rp 1 million (about US$100) from Rp 250,000 in an unprecedented move to discourage overseas traveling.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Fire destroys 345 houses

Fire destroys 345 houses MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of fisherpeople and their families in Aek Muara Pinang, Sibolga subdistrict, were left homeless after fire destroyed 345 houses Jan. 29, a press report said yesterday.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Forex deposit ceiling set at 2%

Forex deposit ceiling set at 2% JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) has limited the growth of bank foreign exchange deposits and foreign exchange non-trade and trade-related liabilities to a maximum of 2 percent a month, the central bank announced yesterday.Central bank governor J.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/BI forex measures deemed inadequate by analysts

BI forex measures deemed inadequate by analysts JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's (BI) latest move to control bank foreign exchange deposits and liabilities might be ineffective in preventing a further plunge in the rupiah as well as in restoring confidence in the banking sector, analysts have said.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Seeking balance between immaterial, material cultures

Seeking balance between immaterial, material culturesBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG, West Java (JP): As Indonesians are on the brink of the free regional market era, they need solid cultural foundations to avoid a cultural leg and to survive competition.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Banking industry reform needs hard efforts

Banking industry reform needs hard efforts The government last week announced a banking policy reform guaranteeing all the claims of depositors and creditors of locally incorporated banks. Economist Kwik Kian Gie discusses the prospects for its implementation.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Gore's grasp on Mideast issue shaky

Gore's grasp on Mideast issue shakyBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): If this were a Victorian melodrama or a Russian novel, we would now have reached the point where one of the fallen hero's closest friends (Al Gore?) walks in, places a loaded revolver on the table, and tells him to do 'the ...

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Rates for tax payment

Rates for tax payment JAKARTA (JP): The government announced yesterday new official conversion rates as the basis for payment of import duty, value added tax on goods and services, sales tax on luxury goods, export tax and income tax.The new conversion rates will be valid for one week, from Feb.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Data slipup

Data slipup We refer to the article on a joint venture for a lube oil plant in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 13 this year.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Councilors hail plan on car sticker system

Councilors hail plan on car sticker system JAKARTA (JP): City councilors have hailed the municipality's plan to replace the three-in-one traffic regulation with a car sticker system, which is to start after next month's general session of the People's Consultative Assembly.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Jakarta warned against rejecting new migrants

Jakarta warned against rejecting new migrants JAKARTA (JP): A labor activist and a human rights campaigner warned the Jakarta authorities yesterday against closing the doors of the capital to fresh migrants, calling such a policy ineffective and a human rights violation.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Year of Art and its meaning

Year of Art and its meaningBy Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): On New Year's Eve President Soeharto announced that 1998 was the Year of Art and Culture in Indonesia.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Thick smog disrupts flights at Samarinda

Thick smog disrupts flights at Samarinda JAKARTA (JP): Thick smog from smoldering forest fires forced the authorities at Temindung Airport in Samarinda, the capital of East Kalimantan, to delay several morning flights yesterday.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Response to U.S. rights report a must: Marzuki

Response to U.S. rights report a must: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government must explain its human rights policy and its implementation to the United States, a leading human right campaigner said yesterday.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Cleaning up banks

Cleaning up banks The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has plunged immediately into full operations following its establishment on Jan. 27.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Children's Film: The Big Valley 3:10 Teenager's Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:35 Development Program: Lintasan Ekonomi 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 English Lessons 5:30 Documentary: Dirgantara 6:00 The Beloved Country ...

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Film on 'killer' shaman a hit

Film on 'killer' shaman a hit MEDAN, North Sumatra: A newly released movie about a shaman who has admitted killing 42 clients in Deli Serdang district is proving a big success.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Weightlifting body names five Asiad competitors

Weightlifting body names five Asiad competitors JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association's secretary-general, Djoko Pramono, named yesterday five competitors as most likely to go to the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Robbers strike twice in one night

Robbers strike twice in one night BOGOR (JP): Police are searching for a group of robbers who made off with one kilogram of gold jewelry, Rp 1.5 million (US$176.4) and other belongings from two houses in Tanah Sereal district, Bogor, an officer said yesterday.Bogor Police chief Lt. Col.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/More Batam firms to get ISOs

More Batam firms to get ISOs JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia's representative office in Batam has targeted at least 12 local companies to get ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certifications this year for their quality management and environmental quality management.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/ABRI's trust in Soeharto part of a 'strategic plan'

ABRI's trust in Soeharto part of a 'strategic plan' JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) reaffirmed yesterday its commitment to renominating President Soeharto even if there was a change in its leadership.ABRI spokesman Brig. Gen. A.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Investors eye N. Sumatra

Investors eye N. Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): Many Malaysian and Singaporean investors are expressing an interest in horticulture businesses in Simalungun regency, North Sumatra, a senior official has said.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Fire leaves 30 people homeless

Fire leaves 30 people homeless JAKARTA (JP): A fire gutted four houses and left at least 30 people homeless on Jl. Mangga Besar IX in West Jakarta yesterday.No fatalities were reported and damages were still being estimated.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Journalism must maintain truth

Journalism must maintain truth I would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining truth and accuracy in the press, with reference to some recent events in Indonesia and the United States of America.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Tough warning reduces absenteeism at city hall

Tough warning reduces absenteeism at city hall JAKARTA (JP): A majority of the 5,000 civil servants at City Hall showed up at work yesterday after the Idul Fitri holiday, apparently in response to tough disciplinary measures against absenteeism.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Immigration asks Sofjan to delay all overseas trips

Immigration asks Sofjan to delay all overseas trips JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Immigration has asked businessman Sofjan Wanandi to remain in Indonesia because of his possible involvement in a bomb blast last month.Directorate spokesman M.A.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 2, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/More violence hits Java, Sulawesi as rumors abound

More violence hits Java, Sulawesi as rumors abound JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of people attacked and looted shops in Java and Sulawesi yesterday following rumors of dramatic increases in prices of basic commodities.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/75 detained in crackdown against unwanted migrants

75 detained in crackdown against unwanted migrants JAKARTA (JP): Law enforcement officers briefly detained at least 75 people at two bus stations yesteday they thought were "undesirable" workers moving to the capital in search of employment.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Youth organization chairman arrested in gambling den sting

Youth organization chairman arrested in gambling den sting JAKARTA (JP): The chairman of the Golkar-affiliated Pemuda Pancasila youth organization, Yorris Raweyai, 47, was apprehended Thursday for alleged gambling.But he was released the following day.Jakarta Military Command spokesman Lt. Col. D.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Seven teenagers die in road race

Seven teenagers die in road race MEDAN, North Sumatra: Seven teenage motorcyclists were killed after they were involved in a chain collision during a road race here last week, a press report said yesterday.Eyewitnesses said they saw the illegal racers crash into each other on Jl.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: International Indonesian Paintings Exhibition 1998 by Jeihan, Popo, Erica Hestu Wahyuni, Krisna Murti, Faizal, Maria Tjui, etc., at the lobby level Grand Aquila Hotel, Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No. 116, Bandung, to Feb. 28.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998

JP/Palm oil industry liberalized

Palm oil industry liberalized JAKARTA (JP): The government will soon issue technical directives for the liberalization of foreign investments in the palm oil industry, Agriculture Minister Sjarifudin Baharsjah said here yesterday.