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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 TV Series 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 12:00 p.m.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Dozens of students, officers hurt in demo

Dozens of students, officers hurt in demo JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of protesting students from various universities in Bandung, West Java, tried to force their way into the building of state-owned Radio Republik Indonesia and became locked in a clash with security personnel, Antara reported ...

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/ICAC linkups to improve air cargo services

ICAC linkups to improve air cargo services JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Air Cargo Agents Club (ICAC) signed on Thursday memorandum of understanding agreements with Soewarna Commercial Park, the Association of Indonesian Express Services (Asperindo) and PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta (Lintasarta) ...

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Indonesia needs more 'carrot' and less 'stick'

Indonesia needs more 'carrot' and less 'stick'By Edward Neilan TOKYO (JP): What Indonesia needs from the United States and the rest of the West is more "carrot" and less "stick".Leadership needs to be offered to the important nation which has been devastated by an economic crisis not unlike the U.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/House attacked after flag removed

House attacked after flag removed JAKARTA (JP): A mob pelted stones at a house belonging to the head of Gintung village in Mauk district in Tangerang late Tuesday after its owner tore down a Golkar flag hoisted near the residence, a police officer said.City police spokesman Lt. Col.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/House passes clean governance bill

House passes clean governance bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed on Thursday a bill on clean governance, which will oblige all government officials to declare their assets when they begin and end their tenures with the state.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Brawl between two ethnic groups

Brawl between two ethnic groups JAKARTA (JP): One man was injured during a brawl late Tuesday between two ethnic groups in Koja subdistrict, North Jakarta, according to a city police report.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/RI facilitates Aussie exports

RI facilitates Aussie exports JAKARTA (JP): Exports from Australia's Northern Territory to Indonesian islands outside Java and Sumatra will be exempted from customs inspections, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 22, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/ASEAN economic crisis: Blessing in disguise?

ASEAN economic crisis: Blessing in disguise? The following article is based on a paper presented by Rodolfo C. Severino, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), at the opening of the seventh ASEAN Editors Conference in Jakarta on April 12, 1999.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Firm supplies powdered baby food

Firm supplies powdered baby food BOGOR (JP): A subsidiary of giant noodle maker Indofood Sukses Makmur, PT Gizindo Prima Nusantara, in cooperation with Unicef, launched distribution of its third batch of low-cost powdered baby food on Thursday.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Tensions remains despite peace pact

Tensions remains despite peace pact DILI, East Timor (JP): Tension continued here one day after the signing of the historic peace pact between proindependence and prointegration groups, as economic activities resumed and children returned to school.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Standard Chartered to inject US$56 million into Bank Bali

Standard Chartered to inject US$56 million into Bank Bali JAKARTA (JP): The United Kingdom-based Standard Chartered Bank agreed on Thursday to inject US$56 million (Rp 487 billion) into publicly listed Bank Bali to finance 20 percent of the bank's recapitalization funding requirement.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Number of people going abroad 'normal'

Number of people going abroad 'normal' JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Immigration M. Mudakir said on Thursday the rate of Indonesians traveling abroad through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport remained normal despite mounting speculation of unrest ahead of the June 7 general election.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/PSSI to announce SEA Games team

PSSI to announce SEA Games team JAKARTA (JP): All-Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) secretary for the national team John Halmahera met with National Sports Council (KONI) officials on Thursday to report on his organization's preparation for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in August.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Indonesia's long-term objectives

Indonesia's long-term objectivesBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): The country has been in a state of fervor since the onset of the financial crisis in July 1997. Rapid changes have occurred across the board and affected every segment of society.Yet, change is taking place in a very disorderly way.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Compromise reached on parking fee hike

Compromise reached on parking fee hike JAKARTA (JP): The city administration and the City Council reached a compromise on Thursday, agreeing to raise parking fees to between Rp 500 and Rp 1,000 for sedans, jeeps, minibuses and vans.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/On NATO aggression

On NATO aggression I refer to the letter by Mr. Louis G. Payraudeau in The Jakarta Post, April 16, 1999.I am glad that people read my anti-NATO aggression letters to the Post. I would highlight again what I say in these letters because it seems that Mr.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Soothsayers refuse to talk politics

Soothsayers refuse to talk politicsBy Ida Indawaty Khouw JAKARTA (JP): While people can now express their opinions more freely thanks to the massive reform movement, fortune-tellers in the busy Glodok business district in downtown Kota were less forthcoming than many people.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kesejukan dan Kedamaian di Atas Kanvas, Wisma BSG, 2nd floor, Jl. Abdul Muis no. 40, Central Jakarta, until April 26. * Painting Exhibition: Serangkum Tujuh Warna, at Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Sudirman Cup players protest tough training

Sudirman Cup players protest tough training JAKARTA (JP): With less than three weeks to the Sudirman Cup and World Championships, several men's singles shuttlers have complained about the rigors of a physical training program organized by the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI).

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Death toll in Banda, Hatta violence increases to six

Death toll in Banda, Hatta violence increases to six AMBON, Maluku (JP): The Banda Islands in Central Maluku were reportedly calm on Thursday after being hit by violent communal clashes on Tuesday.But Maluku Police chief Col. Bugis M.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Govt sells stake in Indofood

Govt sells stake in Indofood JAKARTA (JP): The government has sold its remaining 86.3 million shares, or about 4.7 percent, in publicly listed instant noodle maker PT Indofood as part of the ongoing privatization program.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Construction bill upholds open tender process

Construction bill upholds open tender process JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the bill on construction services, which requires both state and private construction works to be offered through an open tender process.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on April 22, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Give peace a chance

Give peace a chance The peace agreement signed by the hostile East Timor factions in Dili on Wednesday comes at a crucial time when the issue of the troubled province is close to an international settlement.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Creditors approve Danareksa debt restructuring

Creditors approve Danareksa debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): State-owned investment company PT Danareksa won approval from its 60 creditors on Thursday to restructure its US$196 million in foreign debt.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Three parties to cooperate for polls' success

Three parties to cooperate for polls' success JAKARTA (JP): Three rival political parties pledged on Thursday to cooperate to foil any attempt by any parties to disrupt the June 7 elections. They also called on proreform parties to be wary of "dirty tricks" launched by pro-status quo elements.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Mega still says no to presidential debate

Mega still says no to presidential debate JAKARTA (JP): Popular politician Megawati Soekarnoputri reiterated on Thursday her refusal to take part in a presidential debate because she was afraid the event would turn into a mindless argument, a party official said.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: My Favorite Martian 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 You've Got Mail 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 John Carpenters Vampires 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 One Tough Cop 14:30 18:00 21:30 Payback ...

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Computer network used to collect vote results

Computer network used to collect vote results JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) promises transparency in the ballot-counting process for the June 7 elections, with a plan to develop an integrated database network to collect votes from all 327 regencies and a public ...

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Employment opportunities

Employment opportunities JAKARTA (JP): Ernst & Young, Hanadi, Sarwoko and Sandjaja, an accounting joint venture, is offering 30 employment opportunities to students of the University of Indonesia, Trisakti University and Padjadjaran University in Bandung, West Java.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/No Y2K problems for RI aviation industry

No Y2K problems for RI aviation industry JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's aviation industry will have its computer systems free from any problems posed by the millennium bug by the second quarter of this year, Minister of Communications Giri Suseno Hadihardjono said on Thursday.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/'Mitra' magazine provides forum for thinkers

'Mitra' magazine provides forum for thinkersBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Looking at the cover of the first edition of the relaunched Mitra magazine, Budaya Pemilu, Budaya Pemalu (the Election Culture, the Shy Culture), one might assume the magazine is just one of many new publications hitting ...

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/High explosive device caused Istiqlal blast

High explosive device caused Istiqlal blast JAKARTA (JP): Police announced on Thursday that the blast at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque was caused by a bomb made from a highly explosive mixture of trinitrotoluene (TNT) and potassium chlorate.Maj. Gen.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/W. Sumatra prone to food shortage

W. Sumatra prone to food shortage PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Hundreds of local officials were visibly stunned on Thursday after viewing a video showing severely malnourished children -- and hearing that the province was the most prone to food crises.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Local leaders want police chief replaced

Local leaders want police chief replaced JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Community leaders expressed outrage on Wednesday at a ban imposed by provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Hotman Siagian, which prohibits disseminating information from their recent meeting with President B.J.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Preventing mathematical illiteracy in our culture

Preventing mathematical illiteracy in our cultureBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): During my visit to Simon Fraser University in Vancouver last February I met an Indonesian graduate student who was pursuing a masters in Mathematics Education.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/IBRA may recover only fraction of bad debts

IBRA may recover only fraction of bad debts JAKARTA (JP): Less than half of the more than Rp 400 trillion (about US$47 billion) worth of bad debts transferred to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is expected to be recovered, agency chairman Glenn Jusuf said here on Thursday.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Machiavellian plot

Machiavellian plot Methinks there is some Machiavellian plot afoot! We all know that Mr. Habibie has a brilliant brain, and also know that he and his pro-Soeharto government, backed by their very own Golkar, will do everything in their power to win the elections, leading to the President's ...

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Caltex scholarships for poor students

Caltex scholarships for poor students PEKANBARU, Riau: As many as 39,000 disadvantaged students will receive scholarships this year from the Caltex oil company and the Riau Kedepan Foundation, Antara reported on Thursday.

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Fri, 23 Apr 1999

JP/Poll must go on, 'come hell or high water'

Poll must go on, 'come hell or high water' JAKARTA (JP): The June 7 general election must be held no matter what, respected scholars Nurcholish Madjid and Mochtar Pabottingi said on Thursday.

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