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Searching for all articles published on 1998-08-22 ...

51 articles.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/'Warung' contest serves up food for all tastes

'Warung' contest serves up food for all tastesBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Food vendors and warung (roadside food stalls) are a dime a dozen on this city's streets but imagine them littering a part of Jakarta Hilton International's compound in Central Jakarta?With a food vendors' contest ...

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Prospect of Korean summit under President Kim blurs

Prospect of Korean summit under President Kim blursBy Edward Neilan Years in prison stirred study, introspection that may help in dealing with North and economy.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Sultan named sole candidate for governor

Sultan named sole candidate for governor YOGYAKARTA (JP): After weeks of debate the provincial legislature here took a vote yesterday evening and decided to put forward the name of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X as the sole candidate for governor.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Miners want out of Nabire

Miners want out of Nabire JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Fearing reprisals after a clash with locals, about 15,000 migrant gold miners have asked the local government of Nabire for assistance to flee the region.Antara reported that the conflict took place in Topo district on Monday, Aug.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Rupiah steady despite govt's bank suspensions

Rupiah steady despite govt's bank suspensions JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained steady yesterday but share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) tumbled 2.7 percent following the government's latest move to restructure the country's shattered banking system.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Plans for commodities futures exchange continue

Plans for commodities futures exchange continue JAKARTA (JP): The government is going ahead with its plan to establish a commodities futures exchange next year despite the deepening economic crisis.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Two-tier forex trading proposed to stabilize rupiah

Two-tier forex trading proposed to stabilize rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) has called on the government to adopt a two-tier foreign exchange trading system to prevent a further drop in the value of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Megawati 'not behind scheme to disrupt Soerjadi congress'

Megawati 'not behind scheme to disrupt Soerjadi congress' JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri, the ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has not instructed her supporters to disrupt the party congress planned by her rival Soerjadi in Palu, Central Sulawesi, from Aug.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Monas to get new management for efficiency

Monas to get new management for efficiency JAKARTA (JP): The city plans to place the National Monument and its surrounding environs under an integrated management, dissolving the current office overseeing the monument in the process, Governor Sutiyoso said yesterday.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Sectoral trade unions attempt to topple executive board

Sectoral trade unions attempt to topple executive board JAKARTA (JP): Trade unions in all industrial sectors broke ranks and withdrew from the Federation of All Indonesian Workers Union (FPSPSI) yesterday in a bid to topple the federation's central executive board.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Govt called on to respect Irianese

Govt called on to respect Irianese JAKARTA (JP): A recently released Irianese political prisoner has appealed to the government and the Armed Forces (ABRI) to lift the province's status as a military operation zone, investigate human rights violations and release all political prisoners as part ...

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Tangerang workers vow to stay on strike

Tangerang workers vow to stay on strike JAKARTA (JP): About 100 striking employees of plastic wares producer PT Wingoh Albindo of Tangerang took their demand for a wage increase to the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute yesterday after their firm's executives denied them a hearing.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) August 21, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Familiar Davis Cup team announced for China tie

Familiar Davis Cup team announced for China tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia refused to gamble yesterday when it reappointed Andrian Raturandang, Febi Widhiyanto, Sulistyo Wibowo and Bonit Wiryawan for the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group I second playoff match against China next month.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Alms collection substantially drops

Alms collection substantially drops JAKARTA (JP): The value of Islamic alms given this year is expected to drop substantially as a result of the prolonged economic crisis, according to an executive from the Jakarta office of Bazis, the board which oversees collection of the charitable donations.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Government assures WB over its fight against corruption

Government assures WB over its fight against corruption JAKARTA (JP): The government reiterated to the World Bank yesterday its commitment to root out corruption, collusion and nepotistic practices in the country.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Graft surely occurs

Graft surely occurs The controversy over the amount of World Bank loans to Indonesia that has been embezzled by officials should not divert attention from the core of the matter: corruption is pervasive in this country, especially within the government, which for a long time was perceived to be ...

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: A Part of Indonesian Historical Journey, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194278), Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/1,000 evicted people to hold rally

1,000 evicted people to hold rally JAKARTA (JP): Some 1,000 evicted people from Greater Jakarta plan to hold a massive rally in Central Jakarta's Kemayoran tomorrow morning, the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute said yesterday.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Interest rates for Aug. 24/Aug. 30

Interest rates for Aug. 24/Aug. 30 Time deposit Maximum rate (%) Maximum rate (%) Rupiah U.S.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Interest rates

Interest rates In recent months, Bank Indonesia has been offering rates of between 50 percent and 70 percent for depositing rupiah with it, in an attempt to underpin the value of the local currency.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Cheap rice for 23,285 families

Cheap rice for 23,285 families JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has registered 23,285 families living in poverty to be included in the central government's crash program on the sale of cheap rice, deputy governor of social welfare Djailani said yesterday.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Junior volleyball c'ships to begin

Junior volleyball c'ships to begin JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association will hold its national junior championships from Aug. 24 to Aug. 30 at the Senayan Volleyball Hall.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/A baffling decision

A baffling decision Once again the Supreme Court has presented us with a paradox to challenge our sense of justice.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/ABRI introduces new concept of its societal role

ABRI introduces new concept of its societal role JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) headquaters unveiled yesterday its new concept in which it pledged to take a backseat in the country's political affairs and work to support a civilian leadership.Armed Forces Commander Gen.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Mayor called on to resign

Mayor called on to resign TEGAL, Central Java: Taking their lead from students, councilors and town hall officials here held a demonstration demanding Tegal Mayor HM Zakir resign.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/'Moral movements' lack political clout: Experts

'Moral movements' lack political clout: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Political scientists maintain that the advent of "moral movements" in the sociopolitical arena are unlikely to have much impact as they lack the clout and bargaining power of formalized political parties.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/U.S. groups join up to send medical supplies

U.S. groups join up to send medical supplies WASHINGTON (JP): A group of American business and nonprofit organizations is sending US$1.7 million in medical supplies to Indonesia to help the crisis-stricken country.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Potent time bomb discovered at Wisma BNI tower

Potent time bomb discovered at Wisma BNI tower JAKARTA (JP): An explosive device was found on the ground floor of the 50 story Wisma BNI 46 tower, the country's tallest building, on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta in the early hours of yesterday morning, an official said.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Indonesia needs free flow of information: Lev

Indonesia needs free flow of information: Lev JAKARTA (JP): So great is the social and political uncertainty in Indonesia at present, said political scientist Daniel S.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Debate winners head to KL

Debate winners head to KL JAKARTA: British Airways will fly winners of the 1998 Indonesian Varsities English Debate to the ASEAN Inter- Universities Debating Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday.British Embassy Charge d'Affaires Quinton Quayle hosted a party on Thursday for the winners.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Silverhawks 3:05 Children's Program: Gita Wicara 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports: World Cup -- Cameroon vs Australia 5:30 Film Series 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona ...

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Are we ready for IFL teaching?

Are we ready for IFL teaching?By A. Chaedar Alwasilah JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreigners learning Bahasa Indonesia as a foreign language (IFL) has increased significantly over the years.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Busang still draws investors, says minister

Busang still draws investors, says minister JAKARTA (JP): Many foreign investors are reportedly interested in the scandal-plagued Busang mine in East Kalimantan despite a definitive study stating it is devoid of commercial gold deposits.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Four banks announce merger plan

Four banks announce merger plan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Mashill will merge with Bank Jaya International, Bank Artamedia and Bank Ciputra to strengthen their capital structure.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Getting rid of the killer flu virus

Getting rid of the killer flu virusBy Gwynne Dyer "June 9, 1918. In the trench, wrecked by last night's bombardment, all is quiet now; the artillery is taking a rest...A dozen conscripts were killed last night, their first night in the line.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Traders protest over kiosk demolition plan

Traders protest over kiosk demolition plan TANGERANG (JP): Traders from Cikokol market here have strongly protested the mayoralty's plan to demolish their kiosks to make way for the construction of an underpass.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Supriati eying bronze in Asian Games 10,000m

Supriati eying bronze in Asian Games 10,000m JAKARTA (JP): The nation's top female distance runner, Supriati Sutono, set yesterday a realistic target of winning a bronze in the 10,000 meters in her Asian Games debut in December.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Appeal to Megawati, Gus Dur, Amien

Appeal to Megawati, Gus Dur, Amien As a layman in politics, I have been following media reports on your (Megawati Soekarnoputri, Abdurrahman Wahid, popularly known as Gus Dur, and Amien Rais) political activities.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Team finds skeletons in 'killing field'

Team finds skeletons in 'killing field'By Pandaya PIDIE, Aceh (JP): A team from the National Commission on Human Rights discovered skeletons from an area adjacent to what locals call the "killing field", the first indication of atrocities committed by the military in Aceh over the past nine years.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Jakarta facing air pollution fears

Jakarta facing air pollution fears JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's air quality, which has been getting poorer over the last few years due mainly to vehicular emission, will continue worsening if inhabitants fail to keep emissions at the lowest level, an official said yesterday.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Paper recycling workshop fails to attrack attention

Paper recycling workshop fails to attrack attentionBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Children's favorite uses for a sheet of paper include drawing, to write on or for folding into a paper aircraft.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Muhammadiyah to question Amien over party founding

Muhammadiyah to question Amien over party founding JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of Indonesia's second largest Islamic organization Muhammadiyah will convene today to question chairman Amien Rais over his reported plan to resign in order to lead the National Mandate Party (PAN).

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Three fires raze homes, businesses

Three fires raze homes, businesses JAKARTA (JP): At least three fires were recorded in the capital yesterday, causing millions of rupiah in material losses. No fatalities, however, were reported.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Military launches produce stalls

Military launches produce stalls JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Command's cooperatives have launched the operation of 15 produce stalls with the aim of providing essential commodities at reasonable prices for the needy, the command's spokesman Lt. Col. DJ. Nachrowi said yesterday.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Aug. 21, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,500.00 12,000.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Studio Masak caters to building chefs

Studio Masak caters to building chefsBy Izabel Deuff JAKARTA (JP): Love comes from the stomach, so locals say. You may take the one you love to eat out at a posh restaurant to show your love, but that's not what the adage really means.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Tourist industry offers discointed travel packages

Tourist industry offers discointed travel packages JAKARTA (JP): The country's tourist industry is offering discounted travel packages through next month to foreign visitors in a continuing effort to turn around declining arrivals.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Street brawl in Bali broken up

Street brawl in Bali broken up NEGARA, Bali (JP): Dozens of youths from the villages of Banjar Tengah and Loloan in Negara, some 90 kilometers east of Denpasar, clashed in a massive street fight early Thursday.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/WB report on graft

WB report on graft I am responding to The Jakarta Post article Govt doubts WB report on graft of Aug. 20.Having been in Indonesia for going on six years, and having worked on a variety of projects, I will state that my experiences would support closer to the 30 percent figure put forth by Dr.

Sat, 22 Aug 1998

JP/Govt nationalizes BCA, Danamon

Govt nationalizes BCA, Danamon JAKARTA (JP): The government decided yesterday to nationalize the country's largest private bank, Bank Central Asia (BCA), in a move to convince the public that it is serious about restructuring the beleaguered banking sector.