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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/33 immigration violators netted

33 immigration violators netted JAKARTA (JP): Immigration officers arrested 33 foreigners for immigration violations in separate raids in the capital in the past two days, an official said on Monday.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Nine killed, 22 hurt in Aceh military raids

Nine killed, 22 hurt in Aceh military raids JAKARTA (JP): Nine people died and at least 22 more were injured during military raids on alleged separatist groups in Aceh, military officers and hospital staff said on Monday.Lilawangsa Military Commander Col.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/INDRA sets rupiah at 7,589

INDRA sets rupiah at 7,589 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA) has set the dollar purchase price at Rp 7,589 for indebted companies joining the agency's program in January.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Jan. 4, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Six kilograms of marijuana seized

Six kilograms of marijuana seized JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives seized six kilograms of marijuana in Depok, south of here, on Sunday, an officer said.Head of the Jakarta Police narcotics unit, Lt. Col.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Sugiono gets promotion in major reshuffle

Sugiono gets promotion in major reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) announced a massive reshuffle on Monday, with Deputy Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Sugiono being promoted to the post of ABRI Chief of General Affairs, replacing Lt. Gen. Fachrul Razi.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Villagers run wild over scandal

Villagers run wild over scandal TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of Tegal Kunir Lor villagers in Mauk district here, angered by a brewing sex scandal involving village head M. Hasan, went berserk on Monday and destroyed his office.They were provoked by a rumor Hasan impregnated an 18-year-old local woman.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 4, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 ...

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/South Sulawesi floods force mass evacuation

South Sulawesi floods force mass evacuation JAKARTA (JP): About 7,300 residents of Ujungpandang were evacuated to higher ground in the South Sulawesi capital on Monday, with the death toll from the calamity rising to seven.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Two killed during attack in East Timor

Two killed during attack in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Two members of a proreferendum group were killed on Sunday in an attack on a sentry post manned by armed civilian guards in Ainaro regency.Antara identified the victims as Julio of Maulo village and Renaldo of Suro village.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Soedjana leads faculty backing for student movement

Soedjana leads faculty backing for student movementBy M.M.I. Ahyani BANDUNG (JP): Soedjana Sapiie, a professor at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), has had to dispel public doubts about his sincerity in supporting the student reform movement.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Search continues for Pongkor landslide victims

Search continues for Pongkor landslide victims BOGOR (JP): Police are battling harsh terrain in the search for illegal miners believed trapped in Saturday's fatal landslide at the Pongkor gold mine, an officer said on Monday.Bogor Regional Police chief Col.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Japan remains largest importer of RI products

Japan remains largest importer of RI products JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's exports to Japan dropped 29.56 percent to US$6.73 billion in the first nine months of last year, compared to $9.55 billion recorded over the same period in 1997.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Performances * Sundanese Traditional Drama: Banteng Ijo Rujak Polo, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 433562), 8 p.m., Dec. 9. * Puppet Show: Wisanggeni Lahir, narrated by Endang Taryana, at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 9:30 p.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Calculated temerity

Calculated temerity In your editorial of Dec. 29, 1998, you proposed Indonesia's university students as the pre-eminent candidates for "The Jakarta Post's men and women of 1998." I agree heartily.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Raid for spoiled food in Padang

Raid for spoiled food in Padang PADANG (JP): The West Sumatra administration is raiding food shops to locate spoiled food items packed in Idul Fitri gift packages. Idul Fitri falls on Jan. 19.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Three detained, five sought in Poso riot

Three detained, five sought in Poso riot JAKARTA (JP): The police in Poso, Central Sulawesi have detained three suspects and are currently looking for five others believed to be behind the spate of recent riots, an official said on Monday as quoted by Antara.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Students catapulted into controversy

Students catapulted into controversy JAKARTA (JP): The city police have uncovered a program to train protesters involving hundreds of students at a university in Tangerang, west of here, an officer said on Monday.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Habibie ready to unveil his 1st budget today

Habibie ready to unveil his 1st budget today JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie is set to unveil his first draft budget to the House of Representatives (DPR) today amid simmering political tensions and a sagging economy.The President is scheduled to address the House plenary session at 10 A.M.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Govt must get down to nitty-gritty on corruption

Govt must get down to nitty-gritty on corruption The government, under strong pressure by pro-reform demonstrators, is undertaking legal action against corrupt practices by some former government officials and business people. Economist Kwik Kian Gie considers its efforts are not serious.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Sport bodies told to prepare for Games qualifiers

Sport bodies told to prepare for Games qualifiers JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has urged sports organizations to begin preparations for qualifying events for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, many of which will be held later this year.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Golkar sticks to guns on civil servants in politics

Golkar sticks to guns on civil servants in politics JAKARTA (JP): The ruling Golkar is holding out for the right of the country's four million public servants to join political parties, turning its back on mounting calls for the bureaucracy's neutrality in elections.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Caltex's investment in RI

Caltex's investment in RI JAKARTA (JP): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, a joint venture between the United States energy companies Chevron and Texaco, has been investing an average of US$400 million per year in Indonesia to support its oil and gas operations here.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Moerdiono gives testimony in $9.3m corruption case

Moerdiono gives testimony in $9.3m corruption case JAKARTA (JP): After having "disappeared" for months following the resignation of president Soeharto, former minister/state secretary Moerdiono turned up again on Monday.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Best Men 14:45 16:55 19:05 21:15 Ever After 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Saving Private Ryan 13:00 16:20 19:40 Kuch-Kuch Hota Hai 13:45 17:05 20:25 A Bug's Life 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan: Best Men ...

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Violence: A crime against humanity

Violence: A crime against humanityBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): The increasing prevalence of violence in our society made me wonder whether Arthur C. Clarke is right after all in speculating that future historians will refer to the 20th century as the "Century of Torture".

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Three tourists die in Bali

Three tourists die in Bali DENPASAR: Three tourists were found dead separately in Denpasar as of Monday. They were nationals of Croatia, Japan and Germany, Antara reported Monday. Two were reportedly victims of accidents.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Acronym dictionary

Acronym dictionary This is in response to Mr. Seagrove's letter Acronyms! Oh, my! published on Dec. 22, 1998. Yes, there is an acronym dictionary to help you cope with your plight. It is called "Kamus akronim, inisial dan singkatan" published by Grafiti.It is a 673-page book.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/TV today

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

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/BI holds off on adding euro to reserves

BI holds off on adding euro to reserves JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's central bank will not immediately diversify its external reserves to include the new euro currency and reduce U.S. dollar holdings, according to Bank Indonesia (BI) director Miranda Goeltom.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Caning for Clinton

Caning for Clinton Within a few days the U.S. Senate begins the trial of President Clinton. The fate of the U.S. president will be in their hands. I hope they will get it right. But I just don't understand whether what Clinton did was really worth all the efforts the U.S. Congress has put into it.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Redefining multicultural education

Redefining multicultural educationBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): The social unrest, conflicts with religious overtones and political uncertainties which are blighting the country indicate that Indonesians are still immature in running their nation.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Scavengers turn violent after ban on looting

Scavengers turn violent after ban on looting JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of people attacked vehicles and extorted money from motorists in North Jakarta after they were barred from stripping construction materials from a deserted auto assembly plant on Monday.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesday Maghrib 6:14 p.m.Wednesday Imsak 4:11 a.m. Subuh 4.21 a.m.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/A poor example

A poor example Everything is relative, so the popular saying goes. What is a luxury item to one person -- like a Rp 300 million late model imported German BMW 318i, for example -- may be a mere trifle to another.Drawing from this line of reasoning, Attorney General Andi M.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Rupiah steady against dollar, shares down

Rupiah steady against dollar, shares down JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah survived the first trading day of the new year almost unchanged against the U.S. dollar, but only after falling to an intraday day low of 8,100, while stock prices weakened slightly, currency dealers and stockbrokers said.

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/Organda asks for security to be limited at terminals

Organda asks for security to be limited at terminals JAKARTA (JP): To curb the practice of collecting illegal levies and to provide reasonably priced bus tickets to Idul Fitri travelers, the city authority should first limit the number of security forces deployed at bus terminals, an executive of ...

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Tue, 05 Jan 1999

JP/RI awaits China's report on Tansil

RI awaits China's report on Tansil JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is waiting for China to respond to a request to verify the whereabouts of Eddy Tansil, an escaped convict who reportedly owns a brewery in the country.

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