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Sat, 31 Oct 1998
'No Soeharto land in SE Sulawesi'
'No Soeharto land in SE Sulawesi' KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The provincial office of the National Land Agency has come up empty-handed in its search for land belonging to former president Soeharto, Antara reported on Friday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Habibie vows an end to Java killing spree
Habibie vows an end to Java killing spree JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie vowed on Friday to bring an immediate end to the mysterious killing spree which has gripped Java over the past few months and claimed the lives of more than 150 people.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Students behind antigovt protest to be summoned
Students behind antigovt protest to be summoned JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Roesmanhadi said on Friday that the police would summon student activists responsible for the massive anti-Habibie protest at the House of Representatives' (DPR) building in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Former regent gets travel ban
Former regent gets travel ban MEDAN, North Sumatra: Facing charges of embezzling public funds, former Langkat regent Zulkifli Harahap is seeking the attorney general's permission to leave the country for medical treatment in Beijing, Antara reported on Friday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Newmont facing financial crisis
Newmont facing financial crisis MANADO, North Sulawesi: The world's second largest gold mining company, U.S.-based Newmont Mining Ltd, is experiencing a financial crisis following a decline in the price of gold in the world market from US$400 to $300 per troy ounce, a company spokesman said.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Board set up to help cope with rapid language developments
Board set up to help cope with rapid language developments JAKARTA (JP): The seventh National Congress on the Indonesian language concluded on Friday by issuing an action plan which includes the establishment of an advisory board to cope with rapid change in the language.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Jakarta upbeat on corporate debt restructuring prospects
Jakarta upbeat on corporate debt restructuring prospects JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Jakarta Initiative corporate debt restructuring task force Jusuf Anwar has said he is optimistic that dozens of indebted companies will begin a debt restructuring process following a creditor-debtor forum to be...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Debate rages over military in DPR
Debate rages over military in DPR JAKARTA (JP): Political expert Arbi Sanit says the Armed Forces (ABRI) should no longer be represented in the House of Representatives, but Golkar legislator Abu Hasan Sazili campaigns for the military's presence to be retained for "the sake of the nation.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
IDI and Otsuka to help the needy
IDI and Otsuka to help the needy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) reached an agreement with pharmaceutical firm PT Otsuka Indonesia on Friday to hold a Rp 250 million (US$33,333) program to help poor people who are severely affected by the economic crisis.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Govt divestment in Indosat capped at 14% of total stock
Govt divestment in Indosat capped at 14% of total stock JAKARTA (JP): The divestment of the government's stake in international telecommunications provider PT Indosat may be limited to only 14 percent of the company's total stock to ensure the government remains its majority position, a company...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Starwood controls more hotels
Starwood controls more hotels JAKARTA (JP): U.S-based international hotel chain Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is to manage 12 more hotels in Indonesia following its acquisition of ITT Sheraton Corp. and Westin Hotels and Resorts, the hotel chain announced on Thursday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Should APEC leaders boycott Kuala Lumpur?
Should APEC leaders boycott Kuala Lumpur? Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have expressed disquiet over current developments within Malaysia. The Jakarta Post's Asia correspondent, Harvey Stockwin, who has been following Malaysian developments since Malaya became independent in 1957,...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Live TV shows
Live TV shows The followings are sport competitions to be broadcast live on local TV stations in the coming week (all times in West Indonesia Time):Saturday (Oct. 31) Badminton: Indonesia Open semifinals, RCTI at 7 p.m.Soccer: English Premiership, Chelsea v Aston Villa, SCTV at 10 p.m.Sunday (Nov.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Seminar on cooperatives
Seminar on cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and Plantations in cooperation with the Forestry Journalists Group, the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI) and the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) is to hold a one-day seminar on empowering...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
SI and Sucofindo urged to merge 'for efficiency'
SI and Sucofindo urged to merge 'for efficiency' JAKARTA (JP): A legislator is recommending the government merge the two state-owned surveyors to improve business efficiency and eliminate their competing interests.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Ivanchuk, Gelfand into semifinals
Ivanchuk, Gelfand into semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Ukrainian top seed Vassily Ivanchuk and defending champion Boris Gelfand of Belarus set up a rematch in the semifinals of the Intercontinental Rapid Chess tournament in Cap d'Agde, France, on Thursday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Junior Taufik knocks top seed Hendrawan out
Junior Taufik knocks top seed Hendrawan out JAKARTA (JP): Taufik Hidayat raised Indonesia's hopes of restoring its standing in the badminton world when he edged out top seed and compatriot Hendrawan in the US$120,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open championships in a devastating display.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Forestry minister blasts cheating by timber firms
Forestry minister blasts cheating by timber firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution on Thursday accused timber companies and government officials of pilfering mandatory forest royalties and fees.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Halloween Parties * Halloween Night, at B.A.T.S., Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5707440), Oct. 31. * Halloween Costume party, at Stix, The Park Lane Jakarta, Jl. Casablanca, South Jakarta. (Phone: 8282000), Oct. 31.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Deported Frenchman caught returning with false identity
Deported Frenchman caught returning with false identity JAKARTA (JP): The government has deported a Frenchman for attempting to enter the country using a fake identity after he had been blacklisted for working in Indonesia illegally, an immigration official said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
ABRI denies military build up in East Timor
ABRI denies military build up in East Timor JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto has denied reports that Indonesia increased its military presence in East Timor, one month after it began to withdraw troops from the country's youngest province.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Crude palm oil export tax to remain in place: Minister
Crude palm oil export tax to remain in place: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Industry and trade minister Rahardi Ramelan has reiterated that the government will not reduce export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives, despite the recent decline in cooking oil prices on the domestic market.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 Children's Film: Thunder Cats 3:05 Children's Program: Dunia Ku 3:30 Science Film: Invention 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Science World 6:15 Sports News 6:30 TVRI News (in English) 7:00...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Councilor wants checks on cabbies
Councilor wants checks on cabbies JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor is demanding that local authorities immediately carry out spot checks of all taxi drivers in the capital to curb a crime wave and return peace of mind to passengers.Councilor Lukman F.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Kuntoro rejects plan to ease oil tax burden
Kuntoro rejects plan to ease oil tax burden JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto has rejected a proposal to ease the tax burden on the country's oil and gas contractors."Sorry, but after much debate I have decided to stick to the current fiscal regime, until there are...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Brunei gives ASEAN boost in investments
Brunei gives ASEAN boost in investments BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): Oil-rich Brunei, whose funds span across the globe, will focus its investment drive on Southeast Asia to help the region recover from a rapid economic slowdown, a top official said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Campus campaigns put off-limits
Campus campaigns put off-limits JAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking official of the Ministry of Education says political parties are allowed to hold and attend discussions at universities.Director General of Higher Education Bambang Soehendro said here on Friday politicians may visit and address seminars...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Antam's profit jumps to $40m
Antam's profit jumps to $40m JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed state general mining firm PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) announced on Friday that its unaudited net profit reached Rp 301.2 billion (US$40.2 million) in the third quarter of the year, a massive increase from Rp 30.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Ex-mayor detained for corruption
Ex-mayor detained for corruption BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The provincial prosecutor's office has questioned 13 people in relation to the case it was building against former Banda Aceh mayor and two other officials for corruption at the local water company.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Komura to visit Indonesia
Komura to visit Indonesia TOKYO (DPA): Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura said on Friday he will express support for Indonesian plans to hold a general election next May as scheduled when he meets with Indonesian leaders next week.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Rigid management by LIA
Rigid management by LIAFrom KompasMy child joined recently an English language course organized by the Indonesian-American Institute Foundation (YLIA) and passed the Intermediate 1 level at LIA on Jl. Pramuka.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 30, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 275 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 125 0 0...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Law versus reality
Law versus reality The rowdy demonstrations which tens of thousands of university students managed to stage in Jakarta and elsewhere on Wednesday despite elaborate security precautions must have looked to many like a deliberate act of defiance against President B.J.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Discrimination and self-esteem
Discrimination and self-esteem There is little that will guarantee a more negative and speedy response than a perceived assault on our self-esteem and feeling of worth. The recent reports of at least two young ladies having been treated with less than the respect they deserved by management at the...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Rupiah rate and competitiveness
Rupiah rate and competitiveness Your front page news on Thursday, Oct. 22, about the ideal range of the rupiah as stated by Coordinating Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita is really absurd.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Rupiah remains volatile, stock prices down 3 percent
Rupiah remains volatile, stock prices down 3 percent JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah continued its volatility on Friday closing flat at 7,600 against the U.S. dollar as share prices declined almost 3 percent on the back of the heated political environment at home.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Bogor minivans facing crackdown
Bogor minivans facing crackdown BOGOR (JP): The Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ) here has warned drivers of 180 public transportation minivans, locally called angkot, in the past two months for violating various regulations.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Javanese opera troupes make sure the show still goes on
Javanese opera troupes make sure the show still goes onBy Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): An Indonesian phrase Hidup enggan, mati tak mau, which means "Don't want to live, don't want to die", describes the current situation of a traditional stage show, ketoprak, in...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
40 foreigners buy houses at Bumi Serpong Damai
40 foreigners buy houses at Bumi Serpong Damai JAKARTA (JP): Forty foreigners have bought private properties in the upmarket Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex in Tangerang since the government passed legislation in 1996 that allows foreigners to buy property in Indonesia, an executive said...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Hunger strike ends after a day
Hunger strike ends after a day MEDAN, North Sumatra: Lasmaria Simatupang stopped her hunger strike on Friday after suffering stomach problems, Antara reported.Simatupang began the strike on Thursday, together with a fellow worker protesting at the Medan Legal Aid office over poor wages and the...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Village chief election protested
Village chief election protested TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of residents of Ketapang village in Mauk district went to the Tangerang regency's office on Thursday to protest the removal of their choice candidate from the race for village chief.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Govt to ease repayment terms for ailing banks
Govt to ease repayment terms for ailing banks JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto confirmed on Friday the government would ease repayment terms for central bank liquidity support used by troubled banks to stay afloat.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Thoughts on language planning
Thoughts on language planningBy Setiono JAKARTA (JP): The development of Bahasa Indonesia since 1928 has encountered a great number of obstacles. One of the obvious is reflected in the conflict to develop the lexicon of this language.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
JSX and SSX set to merge in April
JSX and SSX set to merge in April JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) are expected to conclude their merger plan in April next year after the former's shareholders approved the plan in an extraordinary meeting on Friday.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Saefuddin remarks on Megawati
Saefuddin remarks on Megawati With reference to a letter by Masli Arman published on Oct. 28, 1998, I would strongly contest Masli Arman's notion that the remarks by State Minister for Food and Horticulture Prof. Dr. A.M. Saefuddin were made with good intention.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Aid for RI corporate restructuring sought
Aid for RI corporate restructuring sought TOKYO (Bloomberg): Ginandjar Kartasasmita, Indonesia's chief economics minister, asked on Friday for financial aid to restructure Indonesia's corporate sector at a meeting with Japan's Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Collusion
CollusionFrom KompasThe Indonesian Medical Association governing board's general chairman, Dr. Merdias Almatsier SpS (K), has been quoted recently in a number of mass media publications as attributing the difficulty in taking action against certain physicians involved in collusion with...
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
SE Asian currencies continue upward climb
SE Asian currencies continue upward climb SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The U.S. dollar's downward spiral against the yen and Southeast Asian currencies continued Friday, as investor optimism about the well-being of American and Latin American economies fades.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Police probe arson at station
Police probe arson at station BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The police have promised to probe the recent burning of a police station in Pagelaran, Tanggamus regency, and seek trial for those responsible.Antara quoted chief detective Lt. Col.
Sat, 31 Oct 1998
Twilite Orchestra launches album feting national songs
Twilite Orchestra launches album feting national songs JAKARTA (JP): Twilite Orchestra conductor Addie M.S. bowed his head and stretched his cheeks with the palms of his hands, as if cowering from a scolding or terribly ashamed of something he had done.There was none of that.