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39 articles.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Military, civilians stand equal chance in VP race

Military, civilians stand equal chance in VP race JAKARTA (JP): Military and civilian figures have an equal opportunity to win the vice presidential race next March, but an association with incumbent President Soeharto would be a deciding factor, a political analyst has said.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Securities firms consolidate their operations

Securities firms consolidate their operations JAKARTA (JP): A number of local securities companies are engaged in massive cost-cutting programs to cope with the economic crisis -- laying off key personnel and consolidating business units.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Four killed in boat crash

Four killed in boat crash PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Four people, missing since last Thursday's boat crash on the Musi river, Mariana subdistrict, were found dead Saturday, Antara reported.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/An insight into the tragic Banjarmasin riot

An insight into the tragic Banjarmasin riot Amuk Banjarmasin (Banjarmasin Unrest); Dr. Hairus Salim HS and Andi Achdian; Forewords by Dr. Mohtar Mas'oed and Setia Budhi; Yayasan Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Indonesia (YLBHI) Jakarta, 1997; XXII, 124 pp.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/IFC pledges to help clients settle debts

IFC pledges to help clients settle debts JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, is currently reviewing the performance of its 42 clients in Indonesia to assess their liquidity requirements and their capacity to service their foreign ...

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Pusri to raise production

Pusri to raise production JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) is looking to increase fertilizer production to 2.24 million tons this year from Rp 2.11 million tons last year.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Asian monetary crisis halts arms buying binge

Asian monetary crisis halts arms buying binge The financial crunch crippling parts of Asia has put a crimp on governments' military spending, writes Thalif Deenof Inter Press Service.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Chain e-mails result in cyber-boycotts

Chain e-mails result in cyber-boycottsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): In the past few days, I have received numerous e-mail messages under "guardian angel". I have to agree with my friends that these particular e-mail were more fun than others I received in recent times.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Bomb hoax disturbs moviegoers at mall

Bomb hoax disturbs moviegoers at mall JAKARTA (JP): A bomb threat rocked Mal Pondok Indah in South Jakarta on Saturday night, forcing the mall's management to temporarily evacuate hundreds of moviegoers.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Local stock prices likely to consolidate this week

Local stock prices likely to consolidate this week JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to consolidate this week after making a 10 percent gain last week, securities analysts have said.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Laws crucial for effective reforms

Laws crucial for effective reforms JAKARTA (JP): Adequate legal infrastructure and transparent government will be critical to the success of Indonesia's painful International Monetary Fund (IMF) sponsored economic reforms, economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Sofjan back home

Sofjan back home JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Sofjan Wanandi returned from an overseas business trip Saturday declaring his readiness to answer a police summons tomorrow in connection with an ongoing investigation into last month's bomb-making activities here.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Double standards

Double standards Over the years, Hong Kong has become accustomed to British hypocrisy over issues of nationality. When a right of abode in the UK was retracted in 1962, people accepted this with weary resignation.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Immigrants treated differently in UK

Immigrants treated differently in UKBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): There are two problems with running a global empire. One is that all your far-flung subjects feel they have a right to come and live in the 'mother country'. The other is the left-overs.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Bandung's rider Dadang wins Gudang Garam Championships

Bandung's rider Dadang wins Gudang Garam Championships TEGAL, Central Java (JP): Aep Dadang Supriatna from Bandung, West Java, reaffirmed his status as one of the country's top 125cc riders when he took out the opening round of the Gudang Garam Motocross National Championships yesterday.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Dangerous biased reporting

Dangerous biased reporting An article written by Cindy Shiner appearing in The International Herald Tribune on Jan. 23, 1998, is an example of biased reporting which might create misconception. This is the more dangerous because it appeared in a well-known and widely read English daily.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/More Irianese wear clothing

More Irianese wear clothing WAMENA, Irian Jaya (Antara): More Irianese living in remote areas are now able to speak Bahasa Indonesia and choose to wear clothing instead of penis sheaths, or koteka, thanks to government policy aimed at opening up the province through infrastructure development ...

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/German school to move to BSD

German school to move to BSD TANGERANG (JP): The German International School is scheduled to move to Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex here in August.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Military reassures foreigners about personal safety

Military reassures foreigners about personal safety JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has guaranteed the security of foreigners living and working in the capital.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Price protest ends in vandalism

Price protest ends in vandalism MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A protest against the rising prices of basic commodities was held in Ende yesterday but ended in vandalism, Regent Frans Gedowolo said.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Unocal Corp continues with Sarulla project

Unocal Corp continues with Sarulla project JAKARTA (JP): Unocal Geothermal of Indonesia Ltd, a subsidiary of United States Unocal Corp, is continuing to develop a Sarulla geothermal power plant in North Sumatra although the project has been canceled by the government.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Press freedom key to corruption fighting

Press freedom key to corruption fighting Calls for political reforms that include the eradication of corruption and collusion practices are becoming increasingly vociferous. Law professor J.E. Sahetapy from Airlangga University in Surabaya, East Java, gives his views on the subject.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Train crash still being probed

Train crash still being probed JAKARTA (JP): Officials are still investigating the cause of a train accident that took place Saturday near the small Sadang railway station in Purwakarta, West Java, and which disrupted traffic up to yesterday.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/80 firms to get mining contracts

80 firms to get mining contracts JAKARTA (JP): At least 80 foreign companies will soon receive contracts of works (COWs) to develop coal and mineral deposits across the country, according to a senior official.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Men quizzed in incitement probe

Men quizzed in incitement probe MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police have been questioning several people on suspicion of inciting others to riot in protest at soaring prices, a report said Saturday.Local military commander Col. H.M.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/The reformists' battle

The reformists' battle World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn understandably ducked political questions raised during his meeting with about 60 non- government public figures, including vocal critics of the government, in Jakarta last week.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Don't raise drug prices without permission: Governor

Don't raise drug prices without permission: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has asked privately owned drugstores and city-owned hospitals here not to raise their service fees and drug prices without permission from the government.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Journey by Parvathi Nayar Nayaran at The New Age Bar, Jl. Wahid Hasyim 112, Central Jakarta, 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., until March 23. * Photo Exhibition: World Press Photo '97, at Erasmus Huis, Jl.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Forestry dues

Forestry duesFrom KompasForest concession (HPH) operators are liable for forest products royalties and must make a payment into the reforestation fund. These taxes are levied in U.S. dollars.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Four detained following stabbing of a Kuwaiti

Four detained following stabbing of a Kuwaiti JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained three local youths and a foreigner following the stabbing of a member of the Kuwaiti royal family at Hotel Mulia Senayan, in South Jakarta, early Saturday morning.The head of city police detectives, Col.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:45 Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Dibalik Buaian Semu 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Health Program: Kesehatan Keluarga 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Sports 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 ...

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/ITTO aids forestry projects

ITTO aids forestry projects JAKARTA (JP): The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), has signed an agreement to provide a US$1.57 million grant to finance four forestry projects in Indonesia dedicated to sustainable forestry management.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Arrested students freed in Bogor

Arrested students freed in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Four students, who were arrested Saturday for distributing copies of a speech by ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party Megawati Soekarnoputri in Bogor, were released yesterday.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Solving imminent social conflict

Solving imminent social conflictBy Makmur Keliat SURABAYA (JP): A variety of comments have been made on the origins of the ongoing monetary crisis.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Frustrated man castrates himself

Frustrated man castrates himself TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (Reuters): A Honduran peasant castrated himself with a machete in a fit of rage because his wife refused to have sex with him, a leading local newspaper reported recently.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Crisis forces city to review its draft budget

Crisis forces city to review its draft budget JAKARTA (JP): The monetary crisis has forced the municipality to keep reviewing its draft budget for the 1998/1999 fiscal year which is due to take effect beginning April 1, an official said.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Palm oil industry buffeted by inconsistent regulations

Palm oil industry buffeted by inconsistent regulationsBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): Over the past three months the government has issued numerous new regulations on the country's palm oil industry to stabilize cooking oil prices but none has yet shown any effectiveness.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Drought may drag on, forest fires may worsen

Drought may drag on, forest fires may worsen JAKARTA (JP): The drought may continue well into June in East Kalimantan, where new fires in January have ravaged tens of thousands of hectares of forest, an official has said.Deputy Chairman of the National Disaster Management Coordinating Board, Maj.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998

JP/Media criticized for causing unrest

Media criticized for causing unrest JAKARTA (JP): Observers rapped the national media over its knuckles over the weekend, saying that it tended to trigger unrest and lacked accuracy.