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48 articles.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Crisis hits hard for child workers, street children

Crisis hits hard for child workers, street children The following article by Popon Anarita Okol is published in conjunction with National Children's Day, which falls today. BANDUNG (JP): Now a year old, the economic crisis has crumbled Indonesia's economic pillars.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Telkom to go ahead with plan on new tariffs

Telkom to go ahead with plan on new tariffs JAKARTA (JP): State-owned domestic telephone monopoly PT Telkom is to go ahead with its plan to restructure local call tariffs within Greater Jakarta, the government said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Women invited to offer prayers

Women invited to offer prayers JAKARTA (JP): Women of all creeds are invited to a gathering tonight to offer prayers for an end to the country's violence.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/France donates solar generators

France donates solar generators MAMUJU, South Sulawesi: The French government has donated two solar power generators to two transmigration sites in Mamuju district, South Sulawesi province.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Megawati to defy anniversary ban

Megawati to defy anniversary ban JAKARTA (JP): A defiant Megawati Soekarnoputri pledged yesterday to defy a police ban and continue with a planned second anniversary commemoration of the bloody attack on her faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Ending bribery in business deals

Ending bribery in business dealsBy Wiwit Wirsatyo JAKARTA (JP): As the 21st century approaches, nation states are hurriedly attempting to implement programs of massive and systematic reform to cope with the new paradigm of globalization, liberalization, transparency and accountability.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Soeharto's new house 'built without permits'

Soeharto's new house 'built without permits' JAKARTA (JP): A controversial house belonging to former president Soeharto in Purna Bhakti Museum complex in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, was reportedly built without any permits, a City Hall official said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Formal training for midwives

Formal training for midwives BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The local Family Planning Board over the next few months plans to provide formal training to 102 midwives in the province with the aim of lowering the birth mortality rate.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on July 22, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 13,700.00 14,700.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Opel Blazer ad

Opel Blazer ad I am writing in response to General Motors latest ad to catch clients for their Opel Blazer.May I suggest that GM would be better to improve on the car's quality and/or real after-sale service because current car owners would be GM's best advertisers.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Utut keeps on winning in Biel

Utut keeps on winning in Biel JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto maintained his winning form on the second day of the Biel Master chess tournament in Switzerland on Tuesday.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Antam's new refinery method

Antam's new refinery method JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state mining company Aneka Tambang is trying a new method of gold smelting and refining at its Logam Mulia smelter and refinery to improve efficiency, the company said.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/E. Java military encourages people to confront rioters

E. Java military encourages people to confront rioters JAKARTA (JP): Military officials, attempting to assuage fears stirred up by rumors of renewed rioting likely in East and Central Java, have given people the go-ahead to defend themselves against rioters.East Java military chief Maj. Gen.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Minimum capital for securities firms raised

Minimum capital for securities firms raised JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) plans to increase the minimum net-adjusted working capital of the country's securities companies to Rp 5 billion (US$357,000) from Rp 500 million at present.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Motorists urged not to pay to park at 133 sites

Motorists urged not to pay to park at 133 sites JAKARTA (JP): The city's parking management agency has urged motorists not to pay parking fees at 133 spots in the city, including a number of malls, hospitals and buildings.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Farmers complain about beating

Farmers complain about beating JAKARTA (JP): Farmers from Cimacan village, Cianjur, complained yesterday about alleged police brutality toward five of their colleagues when they entered Cibodas Golf Course to reclaim their land on Tuesday.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 22, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 ...

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Rupiah steady but stocks down on profit taking

Rupiah steady but stocks down on profit taking JAKARTA (JP): The fluctuating rupiah held steady yesterday, but stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange continued to decline on profit taking and regional weaknesses.The rupiah traded at around 14,000 against the U.S.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Local airlines delay plan to raise fares

Local airlines delay plan to raise fares JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's airlines have decided to delay their plan to increase domestic fares after the House of Representatives raised opposition to the move.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Four men detained over recent shrimp theft

Four men detained over recent shrimp theft TANGERANG (JP): After questioning 80 villagers, police have finally detained four men for their alleged role in last week's theft of shrimp by a mob in Tangerang, an official said yesterday.Newly-installed Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Man's body found in Grogol

Man's body found in Grogol JAKARTA (JP): A 26-year-old man was found dead at the roadside on Jl. Susilo I in Grogol subdistrict, West Jakarta, yesterday morning.The man was identified as Andi Gunawan, a resident of Jl. Permata Pamulang I in Bumi Serpong Damai housing complex, Tangerang.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Teen Program: Setitik Bakti Pramuka 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Children's Program: Aku Anak Indonesia 5:25 Documentary Film: Anak Seribu Pulau ...

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Batam exempt from VAT, luxury taxes

Batam exempt from VAT, luxury taxes JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie will exempt Batam island in the Riau archipelago from value added and luxury taxes in a bid to boost investment in the special industrial zone, an official said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/PT CRC workers stage protest

PT CRC workers stage protest TANGERANG (JP): About 800 workers of pharmaceutical manufacturer PT Cisadane Raya Chemical (CRC) staged a protest at the firm's plant in Karawaci here Tuesday, demanding their employers recognize their newly founded union.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Low demand forces many steel plants to stop production

Low demand forces many steel plants to stop production JAKARTA (JP): Low demand and higher production costs have forced many local steel-related companies out of business, an industry executive said yesterday.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/A war crimes court

A war crimes court The many nations that approved formation of a permanent international criminal court created an instrument to prosecute selected genocides, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Teater Koma to perform its new opera

Teater Koma to perform its new opera JAKARTA (JP): Teater Koma will present Opera Sembelit (Constipated Opera) at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (The Jakarta Playhouse), Central Jakarta, for two weeks beginning tonight.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Lottery to be revived to beat financial crisis

Lottery to be revived to beat financial crisis JAKARTA (JP): After a four-year lapse, the government plans to revive its lottery to raise money for sports development.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Austrian duo to see RI in extreme way

Austrian duo to see RI in extreme way JAKARTA (JP): At 20 years old, Austrian duo of Klaus Wolfsberger and Alex Springenschmidt may have traveled most of the world to test their muscles and nerves in extreme sports but not yet in Indonesia.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Tennis body gets Rp 13.2m

Tennis body gets Rp 13.2m JAKARTA (JP): National tennis team director Benny Mailili complained yesterday about the small amount of money he received from the National Sports Council to groom his athletes for the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok in December.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Whereabout of missing activists still unknown

Whereabout of missing activists still unknown JAKARTA (JP): The military disclaimed yesterday any knowledge of the whereabouts of 12 political activists still missing, but said the number of its men suspected of involvement in the abductions and torture of activists had increased by one to 11.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/GE to hold sourcing fair to seek more competitive local products

GE to hold sourcing fair to seek more competitive local products JAKARTA (JP): General Electric Indonesia, a subsidiary of the U.S.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/A redundant love

A redundant love The majority of people seemed lost for words this week after the government's insensitive plan to fork out Rp 26.5 billion (US$1.7 million) on a retirement home for former president Soeharto became public knowledge.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - The Tavern Pub: Dewata Band, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., X-Men Band, Sunday 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. - Atrium Lounge: Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday, 7 p.m.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Egypt-Indonesia ties go from strength to strength

Egypt-Indonesia ties go from strength to strength JAKARTA (JP): Most countries like to claim that the bedrock of their bilateral ties is people-to-people relationships.But few countries can claim to have forged the kind of bond which is evident between Indonesia and Egypt.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Designation

Designation Correction: Amir Sidharta, who wrote the article Treating ethnic Chinese equally, which appeared Monday, July 20, is curator of the Museum Universitas Pelita Harapan, Lippo Karawaci -- not, as erroneously stated, an art gallery manager. We apologize for the error.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Teachers protest at religion office

Teachers protest at religion office CILACAP, Central Java: One hundred and fifty high school religious studies teachers here staged a rally yesterday against the local religious affairs office to protest the imposition of illegal fees.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Encouraging news offers only short-lived boost: Analysts

Encouraging news offers only short-lived boost: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The government's success in rescheduling most of its debt due this year and in landing multibillion dollar overseas funding are not enough to effect long-lasting confidence in the faltering economy, experts have said.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Volcano Merapi calms down

Volcano Merapi calms down YOGYAKARTA: Volcanologists are waiting until Monday before lowering the alert level for Mt. Merapi, despite only minor activity occurring in the past few days.The volcano is currently at its second highest level of alert after erupting nearly two weeks ago.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Kahfi clarifies Sutiyoso's trip to Philippines

Kahfi clarifies Sutiyoso's trip to Philippines JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Abdul Kahfi clarified yesterday that Governor Sutiyoso's mysterious trip to the Philippines was related to his job and not to attend a junior soccer game.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Images of Meditating Figures, by Jerry T, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran, Bali (Phone: 0361 701010), Aug. 17 to Sept. 17.Music and entertainment * Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua (Phone: 0361 771234): - Pasar Senggol at 8 p.m.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Towards an independent state for Palestinians

Towards an independent state for Palestinians The General Assembly's decision to upgrade Palestine's status in the UN from that of an observer to a virtual state is a de facto recognition of the national rights of the Palestinians to establish their own independent state.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Tycoons support Habibie

Tycoons support Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The country's top conglomerates demonstrated their support for President B.J. Habibie yesterday and said they were encouraged by his commitment to protect all Indonesian citizens, including those of Chinese descent.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Almost 50,000 face famine in E. Nusa Tenggara

Almost 50,000 face famine in E. Nusa Tenggara JAKARTA (JP): At least 49,817 villagers living in several clusters of remote villages in East Nusa Tenggara are reportedly facing food shortages, a legacy of last year's prolonged drought.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Soeharto wants payment of house money postponed

Soeharto wants payment of house money postponed JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto has asked the government to postpone payment of a Rp 26.6 billion housing allowance for him until the national economy recovers.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Improved marine laws called for

Improved marine laws called for JAKARTA (JP): Experts have highlighted the need for better marine resource management to ensure optimum benefits for local people and reduce exploitation by "stronger parties".

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/On lawlessness

On lawlessness I am writing in response to an interview with Sofyan Wanandi of July 17, in which he warned that continuing lawlessness throughout the country would scare businesspeople away from Indonesia.

Thu, 23 Jul 1998

JP/Economic recovery will begin in 2000: World Bank

Economic recovery will begin in 2000: World Bank JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian economy, currently at its most critical juncture in over 30 years, will likely make a slight recovery of 2 percent to 4 percent growth in the year 2000 after an estimated contraction of 10 percent to 15 percent in 1998 ...