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Searching for all articles published on 1998-05-13 ...

49 articles.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Heal thyself or seek support?

Heal thyself or seek support? While in Jakarta and Surabaya recently for meetings with both national tourist industry decision-makers and their East Java counterparts, I was afforded a valuable opportunity to make a firsthand assessment of prevailing conditions and their influence on Indonesia's ...

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 12, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Campus bulletins voice message of reform

Campus bulletins voice message of reformBy Ati Nurbaiti JAKARTA (JP): The rising prominence of university students has been the dominant feature in calls for political and economic reforms in the country.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Govt promises to improve workers' image overseas

Govt promises to improve workers' image overseas JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Director General for Labor Placement Sirajudin Syamsuddin pledged yesterday to improve the image of Indonesians working overseas, saying there would be a more selective process for sending them abroad.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: White Lies 3:05 Family's Film: Road to Avonlea 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Science and Technology Film 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 ...

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Transitional leadership is needed for reform

Transitional leadership is needed for reform The government's offer to draft reform measures seems to have fallen on deaf ears as students keep on demonstrating. Marsilam Simanjuntak, a founder of the Forum for Democracy, foresees an escalation of clashes between students and the government.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Expediting reform

Expediting reform After two days of relative calm, students in various cities across Indonesia returned to the streets yesterday to voice their discontent over the economic and political situation and to demand change.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Religious leaders join force for reform

Religious leaders join force for reform JAKARTA (JP): Religious leaders in Yogyakarta and Surabaya, East Java, urged the government to meet demands for political and economic reform, warning that public patience was boiling over.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Food prices soar to new highs

Food prices soar to new highs JAKARTA (JP): Prices of several essential commodities soared to new highs yesterday following the government's recent decision to increase fuel and transport tariffs.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Four students killed at Trisakti rally

Four students killed at Trisakti rally JAKARTA (JP): At least four students of Trisakti University were killed during an antigovernment rally in West Jakarta yesterday evening.RCTI last night reported six dead but gave no names.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Priok port has cargo center

Priok port has cargo center JAKARTA (JP): State port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Pelindo II), which is responsible for the management of Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port, has started operating a new cargo distribution center to facilitate container flow through the port, especially for ...

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Heavy flooding hits parts of Jakarta and Tangerang

Heavy flooding hits parts of Jakarta and Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of houses in several areas in Jakarta and Tangerang were inundated yesterday with floodwaters reaching between 30 centimeters and two meters.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Shipping lines leave RI after drop in imports

Shipping lines leave RI after drop in imports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's drop in imports has forced many foreign cargo shipping lines to cut or withdraw their operations here, a shipping line executive has said.James T.Y.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Makindo pays dividend

Makindo pays dividend JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed securities firm PT Makindo will pay a dividend of Rp 73.5 (less than 1 U.S. cent) per share for the 1997 financial year.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Sampang may sink next century

Sampang may sink next century JAKARTA (JP): Future residents of Sampang, East Java, may well have to learn to keep their heads above water as regency officials warn the town could be submerged in the next century.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Students vow to rally until vital changes are achieved

Students vow to rally until vital changes are achieved JAKARTA (JP): Students who have temporarily abandoned their studies and families to attend unrelenting antigovernment rallies have vowed to continue protesting until substantial change has been achieved.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/RI after to honors in bridge

RI after to honors in bridge JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 18-strong team will depart for the Pacific Asia Bridge Championships in Kobe, Japan, today with an ambitious target of sweeping all three top honors on offer.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/11 trapped in fire, another jumps to death

11 trapped in fire, another jumps to death JAKARTA (JP): Twelve people died when a fire gutted a three- story shop/house in Duta Harapan Indah, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, yesterday.Eleven of the victims died after being trapped by the flames.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Jakarta (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 12, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S dollar 1 8,700.00 9,600.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/The role of state enterprises

The role of state enterprises The dynamic developments occurring in society were reflected in the working conference held by the House of Representatives' Commission V with the mines and energy minister last Friday.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/PPP supporters donate blood

PPP supporters donate blood JAKARTA (JP): Fifty members and supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) donated blood Monday to help the city's dengue fever patients.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/City loses $1.6m as parking firms fail to pay rental fees

City loses $1.6m as parking firms fail to pay rental fees JAKARTA (JP): The failure of private parking management companies to pay statutory rental fees costs the City administration Rp 14.66 billion (US$1.6 million) a year in lost revenue, a city councilor said yesterday.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Fire destroys protected forest

Fire destroys protected forest KUTACANE, Aceh: At least 10,000 hectares of protected forest near Leuser National Park in Southeast Aceh has been destroyed by fire.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Robber shoots man to death

Robber shoots man to death BOGOR (JP): One of seven robbers armed with guns and machetes shot dead a man at a house in Cibodas before making away with a Feroza jeep, video camera, jewelry and a TV set early Monday, eyewitnesses said.Sujani, 43, was shot at about 2 a.m.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Don't give up on Indonesia

Don't give up on Indonesia We are living through interesting times in Indonesia. It seems another chapter is turning in our history. For people who have closely followed developments here, it is likely to be an important period of change. Change there will be, there is little doubt about it.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/UI lecturers urge DPR to back reform movement

UI lecturers urge DPR to back reform movement JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) should immediately respond to demands for total reform, a group of 250 University of Indonesia (UI) professors and lecturers has said.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Activist gives grisly details of torture

Activist gives grisly details of torture JAKARTA (JP): Human rights lawyer Desmond J. Mahesa broke silence and overcame fears for his life yesterday when he recounted his two-month-long ordeal at the hands of his abductors.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Durable law

Durable law Amid the students' demands for total reforms -- political, economic, legal and moral -- Minister of Justice Muladi drew more attention with his statement that the government intends to revoke the Law No.11/PNPS1963, commonly known as the Subversion Law. He deserves praises from us all.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Thieves make off with ATM

Thieves make off with ATM JAKARTA (JP): Robbers stole an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) from a Bank International Indonesia (BII) branch on Jl. Taman Sari, West Jakarta, police said.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the machine was stolen at about 4:45 a.m. on Thursday.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/House rejects fuel price increase

House rejects fuel price increase JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the House of Representatives rejected yesterday the government's decision to increase prices of fuel and electricity, saying the timing was inappropriate.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Monas street vendors oppose relocation plan

Monas street vendors oppose relocation plan JAKARTA (JP): Street vendors operating around Monas (the National Monument) in Central Jakarta are opposed to the city administration's plan to remove them to a nearby location because it will lead to a drop in their daily income.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Students back to demos after holiday interlude

Students back to demos after holiday interlude YOGYAKARTA (JP): Thousands of students from seven universities in this ancient city took to the streets here yesterday to continue their antigovernment rallies under the watchful eyes of security forces.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/BI interest policy ineffective: Bankers

BI interest policy ineffective: Bankers JAKARTA (JP): Banking experts said yesterday Bank Indonesia (BI) should stop increasing its benchmark interest rates on short-term promissory notes (SBIs) because it had failed to shore up the rupiah's value.Banker Bangun S.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Freeport resettles 300 families

Freeport resettles 300 families JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Mining company PT Freeport has resettled 300 tribal families living in its operational areas in Tembagapura, to a settlement area in Timika.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Rates for Tax Payment

Rates for Tax Payment JAKARTA (JP): The 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, valid from May 11 to May 17: U.S dollar 1 Rp 8,040.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Sutiyoso bows under pressure over fuel tax

Sutiyoso bows under pressure over fuel tax JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso buckled under pressure yesterday over his unpopular plan to impose a 5 percent tax on fuels, which have risen up to 71 percent.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/RI shuttlers confident of retaining cups

RI shuttlers confident of retaining cups JAKARTA (JP): With all preparations having been completed at full strength, only bad luck will stop Indonesia from retaining the biannual Thomas and Uber Cups, according to the team manager.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/BI net int'l reserves increase to $14.59b

BI net int'l reserves increase to $14.59b JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's net international reserves as of May 8 totaled US$14.59 billion, an increase of $276.3 million from $14.31 billion the previous week.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Exporters urge BI to facilitate L/C process

Exporters urge BI to facilitate L/C process JAKARTA (JP): The government must take prompt action in solving difficulties faced by importers in opening letters of credit (L/C) at local banks, a top official of an export-oriented industry association said.Anton J.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Two organizations reject Soewardi

Two organizations reject Soewardi SEMARANG, Central Java: The provincial branch office of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals (ICMI) protested Soewardi's renomination as governor for the 1998/2003 term, saying he did not have an exemplary leadership record.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Bali's tourist sector fears dengue outbreak

Bali's tourist sector fears dengue outbreakBy Sutha Sastradhinata DENPASAR (Antara): The country's tourist industry is trying desperately to fend off the stinging blows from unfavorable international media reports.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Pertamina called on to explain Balongan refinery problems

Pertamina called on to explain Balongan refinery problems JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina should explain the reasons behind chronic production problems at its US$2 billion Balongan refinery in West Java, an energy analyst said yesterday.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Public donates 248 kg of gold to govt

Public donates 248 kg of gold to govt JAKARTA (JP): The government has collected 248.01 kilograms of gold from public in a fund-raising drive since Jan. 20, the finance ministry announced yesterday.Ministry spokesman Hadiyanto said Rp 10.53 billion (US$1.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Singaporean gets 7 years in jail

Singaporean gets 7 years in jail TANGERANG (JP): A Singaporean was sentenced by Tangerang District Court yesterday to seven years in jail and ordered to pay Rp 50 million for attempting to smuggle 14,840 Ecstasy pills through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/League matches may be stopped, PSSI warns

League matches may be stopped, PSSI warns JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) will suspend the league program due to the worsening political situation only if requested to do so by the Armed Forces Commander.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Netanyahu and the Palestinian peace process

Netanyahu and the Palestinian peace process In London, Netanyahu has, he claims, "gone the extra mile." By this he may mean that he is ready to talk about evacuating the 13 percent of the West Bank the Americans have suggested, but only under certain conditions.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/A blessing in disguise for disabled

A blessing in disguise for disabled Pembebasan dan Pembangunan, Perjuangan Penyandang Cacad di Negara-Negara Berkembang, (Liberation and Development, Struggle Waged by the Disabled in Developing Countries); By Peter Coleridge; Translated by Omi Intan Naomi; Pustaka Pelajar Yogyakarta, in ...

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/King's lyrics plead for tenderness

King's lyrics plead for tendernessBy Marieke van Heek JAKARTA (JP): The enormous power of Diana King's beautiful deep voice filled Hard Rock Cafe Thursday night.

Wed, 13 May 1998

JP/Stock prices, rupiah fall on political concern

Stock prices, rupiah fall on political concern JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) lost nearly one percent and the rupiah fell further, closing at Rp 9,300 to the U.S. dollar, as anti-government protests continued yesterday.