Rahardi leads trade mission JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian trade mission led by Minister of
Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan will visit Germany on
Wednesday to promote trade, investment and tourism here. More ...
Ghalib denies start of Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): Despite mounting public pressure, Attorney
General Andi Muhammad Ghalib admitted on Tuesday his team had yet
to launch an investigation into Soeharto's personal wealth,
allegedly amassed illegally over his 32 years in power. More ...
World Bank must face the corruption musicBy Jeffrey A. Winters CHICAGO, Illinois (JP): At the end of July 1997, the World
Bank's country director, Dennis de Tray, and the vice president
for East Asia and the Pacific region, Jean-Michel Severino,
issued an angry press release denying that a large ... More ...
ABRI denies confirming rapes during May riots JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces
(ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto denied on Tuesday he confirmed the
occurrence of mass sexual assaults and rapes during the May riots
in Jakarta and other cities, as some media reported. More ...
Caution on Cambodia There is reason to believe that at least two of Cambodia's
feuding political parties may sit down together this week, long
enough to allow a new parliamentary session to begin. More ...
Cigareete levy for sports gets support JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) supported on
Tuesday the government's move to dust off an old proposal for an
excise duty on cigarette sales to fund sports development. More ...
On ethnic Chinese and riots Two recent articles in your paper "A thought for the rape
victims" by Lynda Kurnia Wardhani (Sept. 16) and "Power dictates
whether proof of rape exists" by Julia I. Suryakusuma (Sept. More ...
Youths urge Habibie to dismiss Ghalib JAKARTA (JP): Muhammadiyah youths told President B.J. Habibie
on Tuesday to sack Attorney General Andy M. More ...
The value of evidence I would like to respond to Ms. Julia Suryakusuma's article
"Power dictates whether proof of rape exists" that appeared in The
Jakarta Post on Sept. 17, 1998.Ms. More ...
Tolerance vs intolerance In Iran people are now urged by their leaders to be more
tolerant of each other's views. In a country where public
dissent, since the fall of the Syah of Iran, has been a taboo,
such an appeal has come as a surprise. More ...
Art summit schedule of performances Sept. 25-26: Theater, The Wedding on the Field, Yukio Waguri
(Japan), Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central
Jakarta (Phone: 3154087).Sept. 26-27: Music, Tony Prabowo (Indonesia), GKJ.Sept. More ...
'Shane' The other day I saw a rerun of the famous movie Shane with
Alan Ladd in the leading role on cable TV. For those who have
never seen the movie or for those who may have forgotten the
details, the story starts with a young cowboy entering a small
town terrorized by hoodlums. More ...
Sukarno 'died slow death in seclusion' JAKARTA (JP): The nation's founding president Sukarno, who was
officially declared dead of kidney failure on June 21, 1970, was
"slowly killed" by Soeharto's government through his isolation,
according to the former head of Sukarno's medical team. More ...
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.22, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume
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Ratna briefs police on political standing JAKARTA (JP): Playwright Ratna Sarumpaet, in her capacity as
coordinator of the National Coalition, briefed city police chief
Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman on Tuesday, about her political
standing after she refused to abide by a police summons. More ...
Buton island base for smuggling KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Wangi-wangi island in the
Buton regency has reportedly become a base for smuggling rice
overseas, particularly to Singapore and Malaysia. More ...
Developed nations also to blame for crisis: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas reminded
developed countries they could not blame developing countries for
their economic crises, arguing they too were partly responsible
for the hardships now facing many people. More ...
Pig enclosure protested TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of residents of Kohod, Tanjung
Burung, Tanjung Pasir and Melayu Barat villages in Pakuaji
district here went to the Tangerang regency office on Monday,
demanding the closure of a pig farm in their area.H. More ...
The cost of a prized and pricey plate of riceText and photos by PJ Leo JAKARTA (JP): A meal is not a meal without a plate of rice to
most people here. It is the food which provides them with the
energy to get through their day. More ...
City to clear away political banners JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso reiterated an order to
officials on Tuesday to take down all unlicensed political
banners erected throughout the city over the past few weeks. More ...
Freedom of expression decree comes under fire JAKARTA (JP): Activists again urged the House of
Representatives (DPR) to reject the controversial government
decree which purports to limit freedom of expression -- a call
which was promptly supported by some legislators. More ...
Pertamina to rework Humpuss tanker deal JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina will
renegotiate tanker fees with Pacific LNG Transport Ltd, an
affiliate of Soeharto family-owned PT Humpuss, for the shipment
of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Bontang, East Kalimantan, to
foreign ... More ...
In search of good governanceBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): I find reflecting on old and new wisdom a very
enlightening exercise. It can provide a different view of our
national problems -- a view that makes the situation look more
soluble. The following is an example. More ...
Imminent global crisis haunts RI economy Indonesia and neighboring crisis-hit Asian countries have
failed to find quick solutions to their monetary crises. More ...
Police warn public of U.S. dollar swindle syndicate JAKARTA (JP): The city police have issued a public warning
over the rising incidence of U.S. dollar swindles allegedly
perpetrated by foreigners targeting gullible city residents
desperate to make easy money.Chief detective Col. More ...
The value of books It is one of the great paradoxes of life in Indonesia that
although better learning standards have long been recognized as a
basic necessity for promoting progress, books have always been
classified as luxury items that must be taxed accordingly. More ...
Sweden aids forestry project JAKARTA (JP): The Swedish government has agreed to provide a
4.22 million Swedish krona (US$515,000) grant for a forest and
land rehabilitation project in Sumatra. More ...
RI needs market controlBy Peter Sheehan and David Ray MELBOURNE (JP): In the months since the fall of the Soeharto
government, Indonesia has begun a remarkable political
transformation, and a new democratic nation is slowly beginning
to take shape. More ...
Malnutrition a threat to Central Java kids SEMARANG (JP): Nutritional deficiencies could jeopardize the
health of eight million infants in Central Java, a hospital
administrator warned on Tuesday. More ...
Teachers' rice delayed in Kei AMBON, Maluku: Hundreds of elementary teachers in the Kei
Besar District have yet to receive their rice rations allocated
for February and March, resulting in threats of a strike. More ...
ABRI never blinded by power, says Wiranto BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Defense/Armed Forces (ABRI)
Commander Gen. Wiranto asserted here on Tuesday the military had
never and would never be blinded by power. More ...
Kuta cafe owners in rift with locals on religious reasonBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Owners of 30 cafes along the Kuta beach
are now in conflict with the Hindu community in the area. More ...
Regent marked up appropriation SURABAYA: Tuban regent Col. Hindarto was reprimanded by
Governor Maj. Gen. Imam Utomo for marking up the costs for
appropriation of 141 hectares of land in four villages in the
Kerek district for the expansion of PT Semen Gresik. More ...
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14
2:30 Music
2:35 Children's Film: Thunder Cats
3:05 TV Series: Daktari
4:00 Regional News
4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia
5:00 Science and Technology
5:30 Documentary: The Winner
6:05 Documentary: Rona Nusantara
6:15 Sports
6:30 TVRI ... More ...
Dialog in art summit JAKARTA (JP): The second art summit is not only about dance,
music and theater performances. It also includes a two-day dialog
to update participants about current developments and trends in
the art world. More ...
Misleading ad due to 'poor coordination' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso admitted on Tuesday that
shoddy coordination between the city administration and the
Ministry of Home Affairs was behind the publication of a job
vacancy advertisement which misled hundreds of job seekers. More ...
Salim, Nursalim agree to settle Rp 78t debts JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday that the Salim
and Gajah Tunggal groups had agreed to settle Rp 78 trillion
(US$7 billion) in debts belonging to failed banks they controlled
by ceding shares in almost all their global investments to ... More ...
Will 'Jakarta Initiative' succeed in its daunting purpose?By Eddy Soeparno JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government recently announced The
Jakarta Initiative, by forming a Task Force to coordinate the
restructuring process of Indonesia's mounting private sector
debt, estimated to be around US$65 ... More ...
MPR body commits to clean governance JAKARTA (JP): Factions in the Ad Hoc Committee II of the
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have all endorsed the draft
special decree on the eradication of corruption, collusion and
nepotism.The chairman, Widodo A.S. More ...
Government may lift import duty, VAT on automotive spare parts JAKARTA (JP): The government may lift both the import duty and
value-added tax (VAT) on automotive parts in a bid to salvage the
crippled automotive industry and the transportation sector,
Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi ... More ...
Inco cuts output but not growth UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): PT International Nickel
Indonesia (Inco) has cut production of its nickel in matte by 30
percent to 70 million pounds (31.8 million kilograms) per annum
due to the commodity's falling international price. More ...
Toll road sees drop-off in usage JAKARTA (JP): The volume of traffic along the 72 km Jakarta-
Cikampek toll road has dropped 10 percent to 30 percent since the
beginning of the economic crisis in July last year. More ...
JIEP sticker scheme may be delayed JAKARTA (JP): City councilors asked the management of the
Pulogadung industrial estate in East Jakarta on Tuesday to
postpone its plan to require vehicles passing through the area to
display stickers. More ...
Stocks up 1.5% while rupiah remains stable JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the local tattered market rose
1.5 percent on Tuesday after some foreign investors made late
buying orders on selected stocks which had been under selling
pressures over the past few days, a stockbroker said. More ...
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