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Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Broken promise
Broken promise This is another follow-up to earlier letters about immigration corruption in Medan. In letters published on June 3, June 6 and June 27, Director General of Immigration Mr. Pranowo and Mr. Pranowo's head of public relations Mr.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Armed Forces
Armed Forces The May riots have had widespread financial, social and political repercussions in this country. Back then, the Armed Forces (ABRI) seemed unable to contain or control the situation when trouble erupted on the streets of Jakarta.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Police undecided whether to release Anas on bail
Police undecided whether to release Anas on bail JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman said on Friday that police had yet to make a decision on whether to release Anas Allamoedi on bail.Anas has been in detention since driving his car through a cordon of troops on Jl.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Trisakti, PGRI to lure minerals students
Trisakti, PGRI to lure minerals students JAKARTA (JP): Privately run Trisakti University is joining hands with the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Indonesian Teachers' Association (PGRI) in a bid to attract more high school students to take their university majors in...
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Al Gore's speech upsets Malaysia
Al Gore's speech upsets Malaysia (U.S. Vice President) Al Gore has predictably upset the Malaysian government with his reference to the "brave people of Malaysia" supporting calls for democracy and reform.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Arrest of looters called for
Arrest of looters called for JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso on Friday called for the immediate arrest of all those suspected of looting and burning buildings, public facilities and vehicles in last week's mayhem.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Phone services disrupted
Phone services disrupted JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta office of state telecommunication company PT Telkom announced on Thursday that one of the primary cables on Jl. Ciledug Raya had been stolen, thereby disrupting services in the nearby areas.M.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Students rebuke Juwono for plan to control protests
Students rebuke Juwono for plan to control protests JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Juwono Sudarsono was rebuked by students he briefed on Friday on the need for "safe, orderly and controlled" street demonstrations to prevent casualties in future protests.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Hamzah and Saefuddin named as candidates for PPP chair
Hamzah and Saefuddin named as candidates for PPP chair JAKARTA (JP): The Lampung chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) on Friday named State Minister of Investment Hamzah Haz and State Minister of Food and Horticulture A.M.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Mental hospital turns patients away
Mental hospital turns patients away BANYUMAS, Central Java: The management of the mental hospital here has rejected the request of the police to admit dozens of people with mental disorders. On Thursday the hospital director Sutoto said it was impossible to fund the care of so many people.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Golkar legislator wants proper use of Dakab funds
Golkar legislator wants proper use of Dakab funds JAKARTA (JP): Golkar legislator Ichsanuddin Noorsy called on the government on Friday to turn the Rp 836.2 billion (US$111.5 million) fund of the Dakab Foundation, formerly Golkar's financial supporter, over to the state's coffers.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Govt 'must show' its intention to fight graft
Govt 'must show' its intention to fight graft JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of finance Mar'ie Muhammad told the government on Friday to speedily demonstrate its stated intention to investigate corruption cases linked to former president Soeharto.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
100 families want electricity
100 families want electricity BOGOR (JP): At least 100 families from Kayumanis village in Tanah Sereal district here have complained at the absence of electricity in their houses, despite living only eight kilometers away from the Bogor offices of state electricity company PT PLN.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Wiranto meets numerous senior ABRI veterans
Wiranto meets numerous senior ABRI veterans JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto on Friday held a meeting with a number of retired generals, including those known to be critical of the military.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Black Friday due to impudence
Black Friday due to impudenceBy Wimar Witoelar JAKARTA (JP): In a recent edition of the Asian Wall Street Journal, Jay Solomon wrote:"The irony of Friday's clash is that parliamentarians said they genuinely believed they had met the aspirations of the people in passing broad guidelines to reform...
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Student demos deserve honor
Student demos deserve honor On Nov. 15, I watched a dialog forum on TVRI in which representatives from various religions discussed the Semanggi incident. Present at the forum were Mr. Djaelani, Mr. Amaral, Mr. Cosmas Batubara, Mrs. Miriam Budiardjo and Mrs.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Malaysian palm oil exports expected to fall
Malaysian palm oil exports expected to fall KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil exports are expected to be lower over the next few months due to high prices and because major customer countries are harvesting their own oilseed crops, dealers and industry sources said on Friday.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Public's help urged for Black Friday victims
Public's help urged for Black Friday victims JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital has appealed for a sympathetic public to provide financial support for the medical treatment of the victims of last weeks bloody Black Friday clashes.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Two infants die at hands of fathers
Two infants die at hands of fathers SEMARANG (JP): Two infants from different families have died after allegedly being abused by their fathers.Amtama Murata, 2, was beaten to death by his 41-year-old father in a rented room in Banjarsari village, Solo. Solo police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Injured Marlev dropped, Budi called in for Asiad
Injured Marlev dropped, Budi called in for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) named Budi Santosa a last minute substitute for the injured Marlev Mainaky on Friday for the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok next month.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 20, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,400.00 7,600.00 7,400.00 7,675.00Austrian schilling 1 591.20 661.20 - -Australian dollar 1 4,681.60 4,941.60 4,685.00 5,035.00Belgian franc 1 198.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Apresiasi Kepahlawanan dalam Lukisan, by Darmaji Satiman, at Sahid Jaya Hotel, Sukoharjo Lounge, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5704444), until Nov. 26. * Painting Exhibition: Kecil Itu Indah 6, at Edwin Galeri Jl.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Security personnel guilty of treason: Abdurrahman
Security personnel guilty of treason: Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid stepped into the fray on Friday over the treason allegations that President B.J. Habibie's government has pinned on a group of opposition figures, saying it was actually a group of security personnel who...
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Military operation in East Timor continues: Xanana
Military operation in East Timor continues: Xanana JAKARTA (JP): Jailed rebel East Timorese leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao has accused the Armed Forces (ABRI) of continuing military operations in East Timor, leading opposition leader Amien Rais said on Friday.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Stocks rise 6.4%, rupiah remains firm
Stocks rise 6.4%, rupiah remains firm JAKARTA (JP): Share prices in the local stock market rose sharply on Friday, with the main price index breaking through the 400 level for the first time in two months, securities dealers said.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Bank Exim rejects court's decision on bankruptcy ruling
Bank Exim rejects court's decision on bankruptcy ruling JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (Bank Exim) has rejected the Jakarta Commercial Court's decision to turn down a bankruptcy petition it filed against multifinance firm PT Pacific International Finance, a unit of the defunct Bank...
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Man hides to teach his wife a lesson
Man hides to teach his wife a lesson CIANJUR, West Java (JP): A 40-year-old man missing since Sunday returned home on Thursday to the relief of his family, who thought he had been abducted, and admitted that he had disappeared simply to teach his wife a lesson.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Rahardi: Indonesia to stop importing rice until January
Rahardi: Indonesia to stop importing rice until January JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan said on Friday that Indonesia would not import rice until January, as existing stocks are sufficient to meet demand during the next three months.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
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 Cartoon 8:00 Music 8:30 Documantary Film 9:00 TV Drama 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
Subversion case politically motivated
Subversion case politically motivatedBy Stefanus Haryanto BANDUNG (JP): In the aftermath of Black Friday, where at least 15 people died in clashes between student demonstrators and security officers, the police questioned a number of opposition figures suspected of committing a seditious conspiracy.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
City postpones installation of military chiefs
City postpones installation of military chiefs JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has abruptly postponed the installation of four of the five military members who were scheduled to be appointed to the city's top positions on Monday.
Sat, 21 Nov 1998
RI sees no need for OPEC to end oil production cuts
RI sees no need for OPEC to end oil production cuts JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said on Friday Indonesia would propose to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) an extension of the current production cut through the end of next year.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Why? No joke!
Why? No joke! I am just commenting on Mr. Farid Baskoro's criticism over two recent The Jakarta Post's front pages following Black Friday.While it is absolutely Mr. Baskoro's right, as a reader of the Post, to feel disturbed by the appearance of the Saturday and Sunday editions of the Post last...
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Buyers turn to other states due to business uncertainty
Buyers turn to other states due to business uncertainty JAKARTA (JP): Many buyers of Indonesian textiles and shoe products have switched their orders to other Asian countries due to growing business uncertainty in the country, according to local industry representatives.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
On ethnic statistics
On ethnic statistics This is to comment on Mr. Masli Arman's letter to your paper on Nov. 16 titled "Ethnic statistics".So far, everybody including sociologists and academics can only speculate on the numbers and percentage which until now are shrouded in mist.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Lee comes out in support of dual function
Lee comes out in support of dual function SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia needs to elect a new government to pursue reforms, but risks chaos if the Army is forced back to the barracks soon, Singaporean statesman Lee Kuan Yew said in remarks published Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
RP to resume Spratly patrols amid row
RP to resume Spratly patrols amid row MANILA (AFP): The Philippines military is to resume patrols around the Spratlys chain, the disputed South China Sea coral formation occupied by China, Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Office of Anwar's lawyer burgled, safe forced open
Office of Anwar's lawyer burgled, safe forced open KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): One of the lawyers defending Malaysia's ousted deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday his office had been broken into overnight with a safe containing confidential trial documents forced open."The safe was wrenched open.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
New estimate for Sumatran tigers
New estimate for Sumatran tigers BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A research team from the Sumatran Tiger Project has increased the previous estimate of the number of tigers inhabiting a section of the Way Kambas National Park in central Lampung by 80 percent, Antara reported on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Metal bullets found in most victims of Friday's shooting
Metal bullets found in most victims of Friday's shooting JAKARTA (JP): Fragments of metal bullets have been found inside most of the bodies of the victims of the bloody Black Friday shooting at the Semanggi cloverleaf here last week, a senior forensic expert said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Schools still shut after brawls
Schools still shut after brawls KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Two weeks after 26 people died in brawls between the residents of two villages, shops, offices and schools in Waikabubak, West Sumba, on the island of Sumba have yet to reopen, Antara reported on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Two officers fall victim to hit-and-run accident
Two officers fall victim to hit-and-run accident JAKARTA (JP): Two police sergeants were severely injured in a hit-and-run traffic accident on Wednesday when they were safeguarding a student street rally on Cawang interchange in East Jakarta, an officer said on Thursday.Maj. I.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Former KONI executive Soeweno dies
Former KONI executive Soeweno dies JAKARTA (JP): Former executive chairman of the National Sports Council, Lt. Gen. (ret) Soeweno, died on Thursday morning at the Medistra Hospital in South Jakarta.Well-known for his low profile despite his experiences in numerous combat fields, former chief of the...
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Special music for Semanggi victims
Special music for Semanggi victims BANDUNG (JP): Musician Harry Roesli, noted for his "eccentric" works, is planning a traveling performance atop a trailer around Bandung.He said the performance, scheduled for Nov.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Floods leave 4,000 families homeless in E. Kalimantan
Floods leave 4,000 families homeless in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): At least 4,000 families became refugees on Thursday when heavy rains led to floods in Kutai, East Kalimantan, Antara reported.Hasbullah Haaul, head of the Sangata district, said that the families, totaling 8,197 people, were...
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Japan-U.S. talks leave Asian money markets in suspense
Japan-U.S. talks leave Asian money markets in suspense SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were mixed against the U.S. dollar in late trading on Thursday, as investors await news to emerge from Japan Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's meetings today with U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Habibie defends treason inquiry into opposition
Habibie defends treason inquiry into opposition JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie's allegation that a group of opposition figures attempted to topple his government was made on strong foundations, a cabinet minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Asian stocks up on interest-rate hopes
Asian stocks up on interest-rate hopes SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian stock markets with the notable exception of Tokyo rose on Thursday on follow-through buying sparked by the third U.S. rate-cut in seven weeks and hopes that regional banks will follow suit.
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Visiting Lisbon mayor meets with jailed Xanana, Megawati
Visiting Lisbon mayor meets with jailed Xanana, Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Visiting Lisbon mayor Jaoa Soares met with jailed East Timorese separatist leader Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao on Thursday as senior Portuguese and Indonesian diplomats met in New York to discuss the details of the United...
Fri, 20 Nov 1998
Students march to Soeharto's home
Students march to Soeharto's home JAKARTA (JP): Some 3,000 students marched through the capital on Thursday afternoon in the second attempt this week to protest outside the residence of former president Soeharto.