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53 articles.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Budi Hardjono elected PDI chairman

Budi Hardjono elected PDI chairman PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): The splintered Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) accelerated its tense congress and elected Budi Hardjono as its new chairman yesterday evening, ignoring some delegates' attempts to bring peace to the party by nominating popular ...

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Preventive diplomacy in Aisa-Pacific

Preventive diplomacy in Aisa-PacificBy Hasjim Djalal This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at the International Symposium on Preventive Diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region, jointly organized in Beijing from July 20 to July 21, 1998, by the Japan Forum on International ...

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Govt to follow up Worl Bank report on corruption

Govt to follow up Worl Bank report on corruption JAKARTA (JP): The government is to investigate the alleged massive corruption of World Bank loans, it was announced yesterday.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Outside investigators needed

Outside investigators needed If women (rape victims of the May riots) did not report their experiences to the security forces, that is hardly surprising.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Honored guests that threw the party into disarray

Honored guests that threw the party into disarrayText by Pandaya, photos by Arief Suhardiman LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh (JP): The Armed Forces combat troops were treated like special guests when they arrived in Aceh in 1991 but seen off like unwelcomed monsters for the atrocities they allegedly committed ...

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Rapes 'rife' in Aceh but how to prove them in court?

Rapes 'rife' in Aceh but how to prove them in court?By Pandaya BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The day was Aug. 17, 1996, the 51st anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Riots

Riots Three months ago riots broke out, triggered apparently by excessive discrimination against a certain ethnic group. The riots were underlined by envy, greed and mutual suspicion.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Hendrawan to lead RI in Asiad team event

Hendrawan to lead RI in Asiad team event JAKARTA (JP): Rising badminton star Hendrawan, a last-minute addition to the Indonesian team for the 13th Asian Games, looks certain to play first singles in the men's team event in Bangkok.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Aug. 26, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,900.00 11,400.

Thu, 27 Aug 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: Cosindos Band, Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., X-Men Band, Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibitions, in Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010): Images of Meditating Figures, by Jerry T, until Sept. 17. * Painting Exhibition: Cakrawala Seni, Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud (Phone: 0361-975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Ads blamed for hepatitis phobia

Ads blamed for hepatitis phobia JAKARTA (JP): Excessive advertising and a lack of adequate information have created baseless phobias about Hepatitis, often resulting in discriminatory treatment against those suffering from the disease, it was claimed yesterday.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Electricity society formed

Electricity society formed JAKARTA (JP): Several power producers, electricity users and associations related to the power industry will form an organization to help the government handle electricity affairs.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Locals must get a chance to buy closed banks' assets

Locals must get a chance to buy closed banks' assets JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) should give priority to local investors to buy properties it takes over from closed banks, a property consultant said yesterday.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Australians speak on Aceh's history

Australians speak on Aceh's history BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Three Australian historians will present their papers during a two-day seminar on Acehnese history, arts and culture to be held here starting Sept. 2.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/A lesson from Palu

A lesson from Palu What many Indonesians had feared for weeks has become reality: A national congress organized by the government-backed Soerjadi faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) that opened in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday has resulted in violence.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Use rupiah

Use rupiah I cannot recall the exact date but a few months ago, the government strongly demanded that the business community conduct all local transactions in only the local currency, the rupiah.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/IMF loan news boosts rupiah but stocks down

IMF loan news boosts rupiah but stocks down JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued to book slight gains yesterday on positive market response to the International Monetary Fund's announcement of the disbursement schedule for much-needed bailout funds to the country.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/'TVRI' to air ads if permitted

'TVRI' to air ads if permitted UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The state-owned television station, TVRI, would air commercials as soon as it is permitted to do so by law, Director for Television Affairs Azis Husain said."We'll just have to wait for a new government decision on the status of TVRI.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Experts calls for immediate reform of the judiciary

Experts calls for immediate reform of the judiciary JAKARTA (JP): Law experts called for immediate reform of the country's judiciary yesterday, and said that it should include the revocation of several laws which they argued obstructed judges' independence.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Beddu Amang replaced as Bulog chief

Beddu Amang replaced as Bulog chief JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie yesterday replaced the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chairman Beddu Amang in what information minister Muhammad Yunus said was the initial step in a concerted effort to restructure the agency.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 26, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Capsize death toll rises to 12

Capsize death toll rises to 12 TANGERANG (JP): The bodies of five more people who drowned when the overloaded boat in which they were traveling capsized bring the death toll from the accident to 12, an official has said.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Thundercats 3:05 Film Orkestra 3:30 Science World 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 TV Series: The Man from Uncle 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Documentary: ...

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/'Song for Princess Diana' staged

'Song for Princess Diana' staged JAKARTA (JP): A group of musicians will hold a concert Sunday evening at the Fashion Cafe in the BNI tower, Central Jakarta, to commemorate the first anniversary of Princess Diana's death.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Textile firm urge govt to fight dumping charge

Textile firm urge govt to fight dumping charge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) prodded the government yesterday to launch an international lobby against dumping charges slapped on Indonesian textile exports.API director M.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Cempaka Putih market reopens for business

Cempaka Putih market reopens for business JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso inaugurated yesterday the resumption of business activities at Cempaka Putih market in Central Jakarta following its renovation after being destroyed in the May riots.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/On racism: The root of the problem

On racism: The root of the problem Writing this piece it is not my intention to defend, even less to condone, the ugly riots and other inhumane acts committed last May.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Aceh confronts 'rumah geudong', its own house of horrors

Aceh confronts 'rumah geudong', its own house of horrors SIGLI, Aceh (JP): It is still unclear who torched the spooky mansion in Bili Aron village on Aug. 21.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/No evidence of rapes found: Govt

No evidence of rapes found: Govt JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/RI archers off to Asian C'ships

RI archers off to Asian C'ships JAKARTA (JP): The national archery team headed to Myanmar yesterday for the Asian Championships in Yangon. The annual event is being held from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31.Wahyu Hidayat, Yulianto, Hendra Setiawan and Latief Pramono are the men's lineup.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/BI corruption probe half finished: Police

BI corruption probe half finished: Police JAKARTA (JP): Police have completed half of the investigation into three former Bank Indonesia directors charged with corruption that cost the state some Rp 1.5 trillion, an officer said.City police chief Maj. Gen.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Alleged looter shot during chase

Alleged looter shot during chase JAKARTA (JP): Police shot a man who had allegedly stolen a Kijang van during the May riots Monday evening on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, after he reportedly resisted arrest.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Wiranto criticizes rights commission over Aceh probe

Wiranto criticizes rights commission over Aceh probe JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto lashed out at the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday for going public with its alleged number of victims of rights violations in Aceh without checking with the military first.Gen.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Insecure about signifying decorativism?

Insecure about signifying decorativism?By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Two related exhibitions, Patterning in Contemporary Art: Layers of Meaning, and Signifying Decorativeness: Layers of Meaning, were displayed together at the Exhibition Hall of the Ministry of Education and Culture, ...

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Permata Plaza evacuated after fire

Permata Plaza evacuated after fire JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of frightened tenants in the 13-story Permata Plaza on the city's main thoroughfare of Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta fled the building yesterday morning after black smoke was seen coming out of its basement.No fatalities were reported.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Govt confirms validaty of Prabowo discharge

Govt confirms validaty of Prabowo discharge JAKARTA (JP): The government insisted yesterday Lt. Gen. Prabowo Subianto's dismissal from the military was valid as government critics expressed their disappointment over the administrative sanction.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Yogyakartans install Sultan in defiance of govt

Yogyakartans install Sultan in defiance of govt YOGYAKARTA (JP): In an unprecedented display of defiance toward the government, around 100,000 local people gathered at the provincial legislature yesterday to install the governor of their choice -- hereditary monarch Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Book on Bali tourism released

Book on Bali tourism released DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has printed 40,000 copies of the 1998 edition of The Visitor's Guide to Bali.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Political parties should fight paternalistic governance

Political parties should fight paternalistic governanceBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): What is good governance, and what can assure good governance?According to experts, good governance is a concept purporting to limit arbitrary actions performed by governments through legal devices and other ...

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Earthquake hits Palu

Earthquake hits Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale hit the Donggala regency's eastern coast yesterday afternoon, prompting frightened residents to flee their homes.There were no immediate reports of casualties or serious injuries.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Layoffs

Layoffs I refer to a letter by Asikin Effendi in your Aug. 10 issue and wish to share my experience as a former employee of PT Indokomas Buana Perkasa.In January 1997, I was laid off without any clear cause after working three years.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Hancock opens sales center

Hancock opens sales center JAKARTA (JP): Joint-venture life insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Bersama Bumiputera John Hancock opened a new sales and service center yesterday at Wisma Bisnis Indonesia, West Jakarta.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Political stability remains key to foreign investment

Political stability remains key to foreign investment JAKARTA (JP): The government's recent move to allow foreign investors to control a majority stake in local banks will not lure foreign companies if political uncertainty in the country remains high, a senior foreign banker said yesterday.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Bosawa starts production

Bosawa starts production JAKARTA (JP): PT Semen Bosawa Maros of Maros district, South Sulawesi, started its inaugural production and sales of cement yesterday.Bosawa Maros, the first private cementmaker in the province, has production capacity of 1.8 tons per annum.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Ade to seek Asian title

Ade to seek Asian title JAKARTA (JP): The 1995 Asian bodybuilding champion, Ade Rai, is set to try his luck once again in the contest in Ho Chi Minh City beginning next Tuesday.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Going halfway to democratization may be dangerous

Going halfway to democratization may be dangerous JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is currently experiencing a transition period from an authoritarian government under former president Soeharto, who was forced to step down in May, to a supposedly democratic government under President B.J.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Crisis sends money orders down

Crisis sends money orders down YOGYAKARTA: One indicator of the inroads made by the crisis may be the number of money orders being processed by the post office.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Stop sex trade in rehab program

Stop sex trade in rehab program JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the administration yesterday to forbid Kramat Tunggak sex workers from receiving clients while taking short courses provided by the city to prepare them for new professions after the forced closure of their brothels.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Security approach no longer needed: Political observer

Security approach no longer needed: Political observer JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Daniel Dhakidae has backed the call for an end to the Armed Forces (ABRI) "security approach" in national development, saying it is time to return people's lives to normalcy.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Three alleged drug dealers arrested

Three alleged drug dealers arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives arrested three suspected drug dealers during a raid Tuesday night on a house used for fabricating Ecstasy pills on Jl. Teri in the Teluk Gong area, North Jakarta, an official said yesterday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/Success of foreign debt relief hinges on domestic debt

Success of foreign debt relief hinges on domestic debt JAKARTA (JP): The success of the overseas debt relief scheme supervised by the Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) hinges on resolving the problem of domestic debts, according to a Bank Indonesia director.

Thu, 27 Aug 1998

JP/The ethnic Chinese's dilemma

The ethnic Chinese's dilemmaBy Beni Sindhunata This is the second of two articles on problematic issues related to the ethnic Chinese in Indonesia. JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's injection of Rp 140 trillion (US$11.