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Searching for all articles published on 1999-01-21 ...

40 articles.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Voilence mars Idul Fitri

Voilence mars Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): The Idul Fitri holiday this year was marred by violence in Maluku, Central Sulawesi and Aceh, but signs of progress toward peace in East Timor gave cause for optimism when Catholic and Muslim leaders shared the celebrations.In Jakarta, President B.J.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Levies continue despite reform

Levies continue despite reform Corruption, I thought, ended with the "reform drive". But when exporters wished to export a container last week, they were forced to make a payment to guarantee their containers would reach the wharf.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Export smuggling of CPO 'continues'

Export smuggling of CPO 'continues' JAKARTA (JP): While the 60 percent export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) has not proven effective in securing adequate supplies of CPO for domestic cooking oil producers, it has prompted profiteers to smuggle the commodity to foreign markets, industry analysts ...

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Slamet Rahardjo hits 50 with much to look forward to

Slamet Rahardjo hits 50 with much to look forward toBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): Director Slamet Rahardjo, who celebrates his birthday today (Thursday), is involved in various organizations.As an actor, he is listed as a member of the Association of Indonesian Film Artists.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Habibie visits Nasution on 1st day of Idul Fitri

Habibie visits Nasution on 1st day of Idul Fitri JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie spent the first day of Idul Fitri Muslim holiday on Tuesday receiving illustrious well- wishers, among them ministers and ambassadors, and visiting some of the country's elders, including Gen. (ret) A.H.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/ABRI 'cannot follow up Aceh rights abuses'

ABRI 'cannot follow up Aceh rights abuses'By Ridwan Max Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): The Acehnese, still hurting from the violence inflicted during the years of antiseparatist military operations, are now demanding justice.Many Acehnese leaders have said that Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/On acronyms

On acronyms Mr. Derek C. Seagrove's frustration in keeping up with the flood of Indonesian acronyms is understandable (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 13, 1999).Next to the United Nations, Indonesia must rank high in giving birth to a multitude of acronyms.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Better never than late

Better never than late Golkar's offer of apology to the nation for the mistakes it committed in the past is not only late in coming, but it also lacks sincerity.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Obituary

Obituary S.H. MINTARDJA, a writer of popular historical fiction of the 1960s, died at age 66 at the Bethesda Hospital in his home town of Yogyakarta on Monday.Mintardja had been treated since Dec. 26 for kidney and heart ailments, Antara reported.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Indonesian dialog, 50 years ago

Indonesian dialog, 50 years ago In 1949, a sequence of monumental episodes occurred. It began with the emergence of the Resolution of the UN Security Council of Jan. 28, which signaled a turning point in the world body's attitude toward Indonesia.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Education reform: Mind over matter

Education reform: Mind over matterBy Simon Marcus Gower JAKARTA (JP): Reform has become an extremely popular word in Indonesia, but have its implication and accompanying objectives been fully articulated, understood and explored?Is the concept of reform being swept away in a whirlwind of popular ...

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Torganda's new CPO plant

Torganda's new CPO plant JAKARTA (JP): Plantation firm PT Torganda announced on Monday it would build a crude palm oil (CPO) processing plant and crumb rubber plant in Bengkulu.Torganda's president D.L.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Street children taught about AIDS

Street children taught about AIDS SEMARANG: The Central Java branch of the Indonesian Family Planning Association is teaching various subjects to street children such as arithmetic, writing, ethics and the dangers of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/IMF admits misgauging Asian crisis

IMF admits misgauging Asian crisisBy Reiner S. SINGAPORE (JP): The International Monetary Fund, although admitting it underestimated the severity of the Asian economic crisis, is standing behind its much-criticized high interest rate and banking closure prescriptions as the right remedies.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Rain fails to dompen Idul Fitri spirit in Jakarta

Rain fails to dompen Idul Fitri spirit in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Millions of city residents marked Idul Fitri festivities on Tuesday and Wednesday by performing traditional prayers, visiting others to ask forgiveness and flocking to major recreation areas to unwind with family and friends despite ...

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Prospect of unfair poll 'likely'

Prospect of unfair poll 'likely' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid's optimism political bills under deliberation will effect a just general election in June may hold little sway with observers fearful that past bugaboos of rigging and cheating could resurface.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Honorary consul work permit held

Honorary consul work permit held KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Nusa Tenggara office of the Ministry of Manpower is keeping the work permit of Australia's honorary consul, Donald Eric van Cooten, 39, pending Antara reported Monday.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Golkar apology brushed aside

Golkar apology brushed aside JAKARTA (JP): Observers have dismissed Golkar's recent apology for its past mistakes as too little too late, while rival politicians said it was merely a ploy to salvage the group's tattered reputation.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Reckless firework use mars festive 'takbiran' parades

Reckless firework use mars festive 'takbiran' parades JAKARTA (JP): Unofficial street parades along the city's major thoroughfares marking the takbiran prayer celebration on Monday night were marred by the reckless use of fireworks.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Exiled Indonesians celebrate Idul Fitri holiday

Exiled Indonesians celebrate Idul Fitri holiday JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians in New York City and surrounding areas said their Idul Fitri prayer in the only Indonesian mosque in the United States, where khotib (preacher) M.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Tourism to recover this year

Tourism to recover this year JAKARTA (JP): Tourism in Indonesia should begin recover after political stability is restored following the general election in June, according to the Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Yanuar Ernawati at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Feb. 26. * Woodcarving Exhibition: The Legacy, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Against the death penalty

Against the death penalty There is no need to be a legal scholar to understand what a huge injustice it would be if (convicted Filipino rapist) Echegaray and some of the more than 800 others now on death row were to be executed, then the penalty were abolished, as some in congress have said is ...

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Oil, gas exploration increases despite financial catastrophe

Oil, gas exploration increases despite financial catastrophe JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas contractors intensified exploration last year in anticipation of a recovery in oil prices over the next few years, according to state oil and gas company Pertamina.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Rumors of attacks cloud Idul Fitri in Lhokseumawe

Rumors of attacks cloud Idul Fitri in Lhokseumawe JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri passed quietly on Tuesday among tense residents of Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, as rumors circulated that alleged separatist leader Ahmad Kandang was planning to attack the town during the holiday.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Riots flare up in Ambon and South Sulawesi

Riots flare up in Ambon and South Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Ten people died and more than 100 were injured in communal clashes that exploded on Tuesday in the Maluku provincial capital of Ambon.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Producer of hydrocarbon

Producer of hydrocarbon With reference to your article Pertamina may raise output by 56 percent next year dated Dec.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/The millennium bug: Mild cold or nasty flu?

The millennium bug: Mild cold or nasty flu?By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): People have made such a big deal about the millennium bug.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Lower farm produce exports expected

Lower farm produce exports expected JAKARTA (JP): Exports of agricultural produce are expected to fall this year, while manufactured exports are forecast to show a slight increase, according to an official report.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24

Rates for tax payment, valid from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,925.00Austrian schilling 1 771.10Australian dollar 1 4,996.71Belgian franc 1 263.23Canadian dollar 1 5,171.63Swiss franc 1 5,658.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Recapitalization of banks a deceptive measure

Recapitalization of banks a deceptive measure The government plans to allocate some Rp 34 trillion (US$4 billion) for interest on bond payments in its recapitalization of banks, most of which are on the brink of collapse.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/German coalition relaxing laws on foreigners

German coalition relaxing laws on foreignersBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "The Red-Greens' policy on foreigners jeopardizes security in Germany more than the terrorism of the Red Army Faction," said Edmund Stoiber, premier of Bavaria, in a recent interview. "We do not want a multi-cultural society.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Ants 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Strike 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Grid Runners 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Best Men 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Rush Hour 14:15 16:55 19:05 ...

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Domestic tourist industry urges open-skies policy

Domestic tourist industry urges open-skies policy JAKARTA (JP): Tourist industries here remain adamant that the government should take further steps to open up domestic air routes to foreign carriers, arguing that the changes would be a welcome boost to tourism.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Military goes ahead with militia recruitment

Military goes ahead with militia recruitment JAKARTA (JP): The city military command began recruiting 12,000 people for the People's Security (Kamra) in the capital as part of the Armed Forces' (ABRI) controversial militia recruitment plan, an official said.The command's spokesman, Lt. Col. DJ.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Two furniture shops gutted by fire

Two furniture shops gutted by fire JAKARTA (JP): Two furniture shops were gutted by a fire on Jl. Jembatan Tinggi in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Monday.The fire was discovered in a shop belonging to Aming at 4:30 p.m. Despite falling rain, the fire spread quickly to a neighboring shop.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Pests attack Sumba crops

Pests attack Sumba crops MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Around 750 hectares of crops have been destroyed by locusts in the past few weeks, according to the head of food crops of East Sumba.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Program: Lagu Anak Nusantara 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music: Dendang Pagi 9:00 Music: Hiburan Keluarga 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition at Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Phone: 031 5661550), until Jan. 24.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

Thu, 21 Jan 1999

JP/Shoe producers predict exports down this year

Shoe producers predict exports down this year JAKARTA (JP): Local shoe producers foresee a continuing drop in export orders to US$1.5 billion this year from $1.8 billion in 1998 as foreign buyers anticipate economic and political instability in Indonesia, an industry executive has said.