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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Police arrest 29 for fresh looting at Harco Plaza

Police arrest 29 for fresh looting at Harco Plaza JAKARTA (JP): Marines and security personnel rounded up 29 people looting shops in Harco Plaza, Mangga Dua in North Jakarta early Saturday, police said yesterday.City police spokesman Lt. Col.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Proof of sincerity needed

Proof of sincerity needed We cannot as yet see any bright spots promising that conditions conducive to economic and political progress can be established in the near future. It is possible that the burden that history is allotting him is too heavy for President Habibie.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Muladi hands over university post

Muladi hands over university post SEMARANG, Central Java: Justice Minister Muladi handed over his post as rector of Diponegoro University to Prof. Eko Budihardjo at a ceremony here Saturday evening.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Mangrove forest endangered

Mangrove forest endangered AMBON, Maluku: Massive exploitation of the mangrove forest on the northern coast of Buru island here by locals over the past few years has threatened the forest's existence.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Asia at a crossroad: Where is it going?

Asia at a crossroad: Where is it going?By Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): The 'post-colonial era' in Asia is over. What's not clear yet is where Asia goes from here: into a bloody rerun of 20th-century European history, or straight into a peaceful and democratic 21st century.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Back to work

Back to work First of all, Indonesians should be thankful to the students who successfully led the proreform movement. Without their vigilant efforts and sacrifices, none of these massive and rapid changes that we are seeing would have been possible.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Can we really afford to forgo vital information infrastructure?

Can we really afford to forgo vital information infrastructure?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): John Chamber, Cisco Systems' CEO, recently gave an excellent presentation that reminded me of one important thing that even our new government, which is led by a technologist, seems to have completely ...

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Vendors from riot-ravaged markets to be relocated

Vendors from riot-ravaged markets to be relocated JAKARTA (JP): Vendors of traditional markets which were ruined during last week's massive riots would be relocated quickly to other places, said an official of the city-owned traditional market management agency.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Market running out of imported goods

Market running out of imported goods JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta's Pasar Ular market is running out of imported goods following the city's recent massive riots, traders reported Saturday.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Dirty price to pay for 'clean' government call

Dirty price to pay for 'clean' government call JAKARTA (JP): For five extraordinary days, the House of Representatives was home to a vociferous mass of students and other antigovernment supporters packing its compound.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/U.S. losing Asian influence role to Japan

U.S. losing Asian influence role to JapanBy Edward Neilan Indian nuclear test, Indonesian disruptions expose Washington policy neglect while Tokyo has power leverage.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Reforming attitudes

Reforming attitudes Even as Indonesia's newly installed President Habibie swore in his cabinet over the weekend, pros and cons over his taking over the reigns of the administration from the departed president Soeharto -- and over the manner in which it was done -- continued to simmer among the ...

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Soeharto embodied Javanese ruler

Soeharto embodied Javanese rulerBy Onghokham JAKARTA (JP): Ever since president Soeharto launched the concept of lengser keprabon (Javanese for stepping down from the throne or, more accurately, "leaving kingship") people have been hotly debating what it meant.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Volunteer medic team keeps student demonstrators fit

Volunteer medic team keeps student demonstrators fit JAKARTA (JP): For Rismanto and fellow volunteer medics, the "most serious" illness ever tackled by his temporary medical post at the House of Representatives so far was a girl got fainted.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/J.E. Habibie quits post in bid to support brother

J.E. Habibie quits post in bid to support brother JAKARTA (JP): Junus Effendi Habibie tendered his resignation Saturday as head of the Batam Industrial Development Authority in a bid to quiet accusations of nepotism toward his elder brother, President B.J. Habibie.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:05 Talk Show: Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 3:30 TV Drama: Kompetisi 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:30 Education Quiz: Tangkas Cermat 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My ...

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Risi says she quit IBRA due to lack of independence

Risi says she quit IBRA due to lack of independence JAKARTA (JP): Rini Soewandi, a professional manager recently appointed as the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) deputy chairwoman and as a advisor to the finance minister said Saturday she has quit both jobs.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Mistaken identity could be deadly

Mistaken identity could be deadly TANGERANG (JP): A sudden tension melted early Friday when panicky soldiers firing rubber bullets realized that their target was a group of people wanting to present them a thief.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Investors play it safe over political disquiet

Investors play it safe over political disquiet JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities on the local bourse are likely to remain dormant this week as investors play it safe over the country's political uncertainties, securities analysts said.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Govt to hold elections: Amien

Govt to hold elections: Amien JAKARTA (JP): Leading opposition figure Amien Rais has claimed that President B.J. Habibie told him that elections would be held within 12 months.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Salim keeps BCA majority stake

Salim keeps BCA majority stake JAKARTA (JP): The country's top business tycoon Liem Sioe Liong, also known as Sudono Salim, still retains a 70 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's largest private bank.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Cartoon Exhibition: Population Issue, by Cartoonists from 9 countries in Asia, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Gallery Pasar Seni Jaya Ancol, Jl. Lodan Timur, North Jakarta, until May 31. * Art Exhibition by Sixteen Female Artists, at the Regent Jakarta, Main Lobby, Jl.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/KISDI denies wishing to provoke students

KISDI denies wishing to provoke students JAKARTA (JP): Activists grouped in the Moslem Committee for Constitutional Reform have denied provoking tension at the House of Representatives last Friday.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/NU behind Habibie for legal reasons

NU behind Habibie for legal reasons JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the 30-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization Abdurrahman Wahid said here yesterday the organization's support for President Habibie was "restricted simply to his constitutional rights, nothing more".

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/House cleared after student occupation

House cleared after student occupation JAKARTA (JP): Staff members literally began picking up the pieces at the House of Representatives (DPR) over the weekend in the aftermath of the compound's five-day "occupation" by students.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Students leave council building

Students leave council building MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of university students left the provincial council office here yesterday after occupying the building overnight to express their dissatisfaction with the government.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Kadin urges new cabinet to adopt concrete program

Kadin urges new cabinet to adopt concrete program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) urged new President B.J Habibie Saturday to adopt a concrete economic program to lift the country out of its economic crisis.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Cyber work: Alternative way during the riots in the city

Cyber work: Alternative way during the riots in the cityBy Hanny Agustine JAKARTA (JP): The economic wheel suddenly stopped 10 days ago when riots broke out in the city. No business activities were conducted as all stores, markets and offices closed.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Govt to release at least 10 political prisoners

Govt to release at least 10 political prisoners JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Muladi said yesterday that he would meet with President B.J. Habibie today to discuss the release of between 10 and 15 political prisoners.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Tap water supply agreement with Sigit, Liem halted

Tap water supply agreement with Sigit, Liem halted JAKARTA (JP): The city administration canceled Saturday a cooperative agreement with two private companies involved in water management on the grounds that the awarding of the project stank of corruption, collusion and nepotism.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Thousands pray for God's protection

Thousands pray for God's protection PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: More than 6,000 Moslems gathered and prayed here yesterday asking God to protect the nation from falling into disaster.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Military urges support for President Habibie

Military urges support for President Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The nation shows increasing signs of polarization over the presidency of B.J. Habibie and his cabinet, with the Armed Forces (ABRI) urging people to support him, while government critics are calling for his dismissal.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Tangerang to lose Rp 27b in taxes

Tangerang to lose Rp 27b in taxes TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang regency and mayoralty will lose a total of Rp 27 billion (US$2.2 million) for the 1998/1999 fiscal year due to a scrapping of 35 taxes and levies May 23.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/Rahardi promises to boost exports, essensial supplies

Rahardi promises to boost exports, essensial supplies JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said Saturday that boosting exports and maintaining a smooth supply of essential goods would be his top priorities.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/A challenge for Habibie

A challenge for Habibie Haji Muhammad Soeharto's resignation, or departure, as president of the Republic of Indonesia culminated in the current reform drive. With his public statement of resignation on Thursday, May 21, the purpose of the campaign is as good as achieved.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/PDAM extends payment deadline

PDAM extends payment deadline PADANG, West Sumatra: The local water company PDAM has given an extension until today for residents who have not paid this month's water bill.The extension was made following the recent wave of unrest which hit many parts of the country.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/RI remains committed to IMF programs

RI remains committed to IMF programs JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said Saturday that Indonesia is still committed to the IMF-sponsored reform program despite the change in the government."The program itself is good and still valid.

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Mon, 25 May 1998

JP/New military district chiefs

New military district chiefs JAKARTA (JP): Lt. Col. Ibrahim Saleh and Lt. Col. Budi Rachmat were installed on Saturday as the new commanders of South and East Jakarta military districts respectively, replacing Lt. Col. Sadiyo P. and Lt. Col. Iskandar Zulkarnain.

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