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Searching for all articles published on 1999-05-07 ...

45 articles.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Concern over bank restructuring

Concern over bank restructuringBy Sidesh Kaul This is the first of two articles on bank and corporate restructuring in Indonesia. JAKARTA (JP): There is a growing sense of disillusionment with the course charted out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Indonesia's economic recovery.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Referendum in East Timor

Referendum in East Timor It is sad to see that tens of thousands of innocent people have become victims of brutality, unclear policy and political orchestration in East Timor due to the government's lack of seriousness to end the problems there.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/City unable to guarantee security during campaign

City unable to guarantee security during campaign JAKARTA (JP): Authorities have said they are unable to guarantee the security of the city during the upcoming campaign period and the June 7 general election.Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and City Military Commander Maj. Gen.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/KPU urges govt regulation to deter pre-campaign activities

KPU urges govt regulation to deter pre-campaign activities JAKARTA (JP): Members of the General Election Commission have urged the government to issue a regulation banning parties from campaigning before the start of the official campaign period on May 19.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/More violence predicted ahead of general election

More violence predicted ahead of general election JAKARTA (JP): Observers have painted a gloomy picture of Indonesia before and after the June 7 general election, an election in which they said violence would prevail.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/25 Ambon refugees die in shelters

25 Ambon refugees die in shelters JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-five Ambon refugees in makeshift refugee centers in Buton, Southeast Sulawesi, died of cholera in recent weeks, while 400 others were hospitalized with various diseases.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Indonesia's futures exchange to begin trading in August

Indonesia's futures exchange to begin trading in August JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's first future commodities exchange will begin operation in August this year after several delays in its opening.The president of state-owned commodities clearing house PT Kliring dan Jaminan Bursa Komoditi, A.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Bosses could be jailed for scam

Bosses could be jailed for scam JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday to jail two former executives of state-owned construction company PT Hutama Karya for their parts in a Rp 1.5 trillion (US$187,500) corruption scam involving two toll road projects.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Habibie repeats communism alert

Habibie repeats communism alert JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie reiterated on Thursday his warning of a communist threat, Marhaenism and socialism -- which some people dub "Komas".

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Hyatt Bali offers reward

Hyatt Bali offers reward JAKARTA (JP): Grand Hyatt Bali in Nusa Dua and Bali Hyatt in Sanur are offering customers a chance to win a three-night stay in an executive suite for clients who make reservations up to June 30.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Bali's conversion rates on May 6, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,025.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Students fight for three days

Students fight for three days UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: After a three-day brawl among students, Hasanuddin University closed on Thursday and will resume activities on Saturday.Assistant to the rector Amran Razak said the measure was taken to prevent further victims and material losses.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Disarmament crucial for the warring camps

Disarmament crucial for the warring camps JAKARTA (JP): As students danced in the streets in Dili following the signing of an agreement enabling them to determine their own future, with both proindependence and prointegration leaders saying they welcomed the ballot, the crucial issue ...

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Midwives needed in Central Sulawesi

Midwives needed in Central Sulawesi PALU: About 200 midwives are needed in remote villages in Central Sulawesi, Antara reported on Wednesday."We currently have 1,300 midwives, but we need 1,500," the head of the health agency here, Amin Nompo, said.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Street children, beggars to be employed as sweepers

Street children, beggars to be employed as sweepers JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to recruit 1,000 street children, beggars and unofficial civilian traffic attendants known locally as Pak Ogah to work as street sweepers, an official said on Thursday.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Sudirman Cup a tribute to Indonesia's badminton figure

Sudirman Cup a tribute to Indonesia's badminton figureBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Ten years ago at Jakarta's Senayan Indoor Stadium, Indonesia confirmed its position at the zenith of world badminton by winning the inaugural Sudirman Cup mixed team event.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Gus Dur back home, PKB ready to nominate him

Gus Dur back home, PKB ready to nominate him JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) is getting ready to call a leadership meeting to discuss the formal launching of Abdurrahman Wahid as its presidential candidate now that the party's patron is home from eye surgery in the U.S.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Cellular firms join forces to improve services

Cellular firms join forces to improve services JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's three Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) operators, PT Komselindo, PT Metrosel Nusantara and PT Telesera, have joined forces to compete with operators in other systems.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Mayora workers continue strike

Mayora workers continue strike TANGERANG (JP): At least 1,500 striking workers of food producer PT Mayora Indah visited the Tangerang office of the Ministry of Manpower here on Wednesday, asking for help in their struggle for a wage increase.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/NATO wages ethical war in Kosovo

NATO wages ethical war in KosovoBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Czech President Vaclav Havel is the right sort of hero for our time. He spent years as a political prisoner for resisting Communist tyranny, but didn't forget either his friends or his principles after it ended.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/PLN underestimates arbitration ruling

PLN underestimates arbitration ruling JAKARTA (JP): PT Parusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on Thursday dismissed fears that other independent power producers (IPP) would follow MidAmerican Energy Holdings' move in settling their disputes with the state electricity company.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Residents plunder plantation monthly

Residents plunder plantation monthly MEDAN, North Sumatra: A plantation in Asahan regency was reported to have lost 100 tons to 300 tons per month to looters.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/East Timor deal signed at UN

East Timor deal signed at UNBy Imanuddin UNITED NATIONS (JP): Indonesia and Portugal signed a landmark agreement on Wednesday that will give East Timorese people an unprecedented chance to determine their own future.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Government predicts positive growth in 1999/2000

Government predicts positive growth in 1999/2000 JAKARTA (JP): Senior government officials and the International Monetary Fund are unanimous in predicting Indonesia's battered economy will recover earlier than previously estimated following recent positive developments in the ...

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Budi's Gallery Collection, by Sudjana Kerton, Nyoman Gunarsa, etc., at La Casa de Mexico, Jl. Panglima Polim III no. 1-3, South Jakarta, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 11. * Painting Exhibition: by Darman, Helmy Krisnamurti, Radiastuti, etc.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/East Timor's future

East Timor's future After months of talk and speculation, Indonesia finally has found itself faced with the tangible prospect of granting the former Portuguese colony of East Timor either autonomy within the Indonesian republic or independence.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/School of theology develops experimental liturgical music

School of theology develops experimental liturgical music JAKARTA (JP): Those tired of the "conventional" sounds of the keyboard or piano in liturgical music can look to the Jakarta Theological Seminary for an alternative.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 6, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Early return to Ambon may 'open old wounds'

Early return to Ambon may 'open old wounds'By Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Soekarno-Hatta seaport has been unusually busy over the past few weeks.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/More troops to be sent to Aceh, death toll hits 39

More troops to be sent to Aceh, death toll hits 39 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Wiranto, pledging to uphold the law at all costs, said on Thursday riot troops will be dispatched to Aceh, where the death toll from Monday's military shootings has risen to 39.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Separatist fighters kill villagers, take hostages

Separatist fighters kill villagers, take hostages JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): A band of up to 30 separatist rebels allegedly attacked on Wednesday a transmigration settlement, killing four residents and injuring four others. They also took 11 other people hostage.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Principal's health policy

Principal's health policy JAKARTA (JP): Insurance company Principal Indonesia launched on Thursday its new health policy, the Principal Sehat Sejahtera (PSS).The company's managing director, F.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/The debate

The debate As a novelty, I would like to applaud the students of the University of Indonesia for staging the much-talked-about debate, which featured some political party chiefs who will supposedly run for the presidency.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Sari Husada to expand market

Sari Husada to expand market YOGYAKARTA (JP): Infant skim milk powder producer PT Sari Husada said on Wednesday it would boost production capacity and expand its overseas market this year.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Survey defies assumption of a 'sick society'

Survey defies assumption of a 'sick society' JAKARTA (JP): A survey of residents in seven cities has found respondents are convinced theirs is a healthy society, despite the prolonged crisis.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/PDI Perjuangan wins support of urban poor

PDI Perjuangan wins support of urban poor JAKARTA (JP): The Urban Poor Consortium will coordinate the capital's poverty stricken, including becak (pedicab) drivers, to vote for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in order to win at least one seat on City Council in the ...

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Forestry firms causing fires will be closed

Forestry firms causing fires will be closed JAKARTA (JP): The government warned on Thursday that forestry and plantation companies found to have caused forest fires would be closed down.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Office Space 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Shot Through The Heart 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 You've Got Mail 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Blood Sport 4 14:30 18:00 21:30 Psycho ...

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Djadja wants no rallies to mark Trisakti shooting

Djadja wants no rallies to mark Trisakti shooting JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Suparman on Thursday asked students to cancel their plan for a mammoth rally next week to observe the first anniversary of the fatal Trisakti University shooting.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Quality control lacking

Quality control lacking Quality control has never been one of Indonesia's strengths, but the saga of my Daihatsu Feroza is a particularly sad example of Indonesian companies shooting themselves, and their customers, in the foot by failing to monitor the quality of their products.

Fri, 07 May 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 2:00 p.m.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Population of Weri gets clean water

Population of Weri gets clean water FAK FAK, Irian Jaya: The people of Weri in East Fak Fak, now enjoy clean water following the completion of a clean water project, Antara reported on Thursday.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/BNI's rating confirmed despite negative equity

BNI's rating confirmed despite negative equity JAKARTA (JP): U.S. rating agency Standard & Poor's affirmed Thursday its ratings on Bank Negara Indonesia and its US$145 million notes due 2007 despite the bank's negative equity.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Sports bodies gear up training program

Sports bodies gear up training program JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cycling Federation (ISSI) will send its key cyclists for the national training centers in preparation for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August.

Fri, 07 May 1999

JP/Excelcomindo, Nusapage tie up

Excelcomindo, Nusapage tie up JAKARTA (JP): Pro-XL prepaid telephone card provider PT Excelcomindo Pratama has agreed to cooperate with paging service provider PT Persada Komindo in the sale and distribution of the cards in Jakarta.