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Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Habibie's credibility
Habibie's credibility The botched handling of student protests that led to last week's Black Friday has further eroded what little credibility President B.J. Habibie and his government has. Yet, in the absence of constitutional legitimacy, credibility is the only thing that Habibie has going for...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
U.S. and Japan offering $10 billion in aid to Asia
U.S. and Japan offering $10 billion in aid to Asia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): U.S. President Bill Clinton and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi announced a US$10 billion initiative on Monday to help restore growth in crisis-stricken Asia by helping ailing banks and companies restructure.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Habibie to announce probe results this week
Habibie to announce probe results this week JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie will announce the result of the probe into last week's bloody incident which left 15 dead, Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung disclosed on Monday.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Singapore no 1 business city
Singapore no 1 business city SINGAPORE (DPA): International business magazine Fortune has ranked Singapore as Asia's top city for doing business, magazine staff said Tuesday.Singapore moved up to the top slot in 1998 from third place a year ago, when it trailed Kuala Lumpur and Sydney.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Asia Pulp & Paper buys back its own debt
Asia Pulp & Paper buys back its own debt NEW YORK (Bloomberg): One of Indonesia's wealthiest families is taking advantage of the crash in Asia's bond markets to buy securities of Asia Pulp & Paper Ltd., a company it controls.Sinar Mas Group, through a company it controls called APP Global Ltd.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
APEC ministers' joint statement
APEC ministers' joint statement KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The following is the text of the joint statement issued by ministers from 21 economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Kuala Lumpur at the end of their two-day meeting on Sunday:1.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Unrest may derail RI recovery
Unrest may derail RI recovery JAKARTA (JP): The deadly protests and riots shaking the city last week would derail economic recovery in the country, experts said on Tuesday.Sri Mulyani Indrawati, an economist at the University of Indonesia, said the bloody protests and riots had created market...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Students taking break to plan further action
Students taking break to plan further action JAKARTA (JP): In honor of the Ascension Day of Prophet Muhammad on Tuesday, students across the country took a break from demonstrations.Students were however planning further action, and in Jakarta they were checking on injured colleagues at hospitals.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Moment of glory eludes defiant Mahathir
Moment of glory eludes defiant MahathirBy Peter Starr KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad found himself at the center of an international storm over the jailing of his ousted deputy at Tuesday's Asia-Pacific summit which should have been his moment of triumph.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Forty escape prison in N. Sumatra
Forty escape prison in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Some 40 inmates escaped prison in Labuhan Deli, about 30 km south of the North Sumatra capital of Medan, Sunday morning, leaving behind four warders wounded.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Muladi released from hospital
Muladi released from hospital BATAM, Riau: Minister of Justice Muladi was released from Gleneagles hospital in Singapore Monday after spending a few days there as a patient, Antara said here on Monday.Quoting unidentified sources, the news agency said Muladi, however, had to stay in a hotel in...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
APEC business chiefs back aset-backed Asia bonds
APEC business chiefs back aset-backed Asia bonds KUALA LUMPUR (Bloomberg): Business leaders attending the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Malaysia on Tuesday called for government support for collateral-backed bonds to channel capital to the region's cash-starved companies.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
New Tangerang mayor installed
New Tangerang mayor installed TANGERANG (JP): West Java Governor H.R. Nuriana installed on Monday Mochammad Thamrin, a former secretary to the Tangerang administration, as the new Tangerang mayor to serve for the 1998/2003 period.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
RP rebels seize two villages
RP rebels seize two villages ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Separatist guerrillas have seized control of two southern Philippine villages and are extorting money from motorists, a military spokesman said on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
10 oil contracts awarded to foreign and local firms
10 oil contracts awarded to foreign and local firms JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto awarded on Monday 10 contracts to foreign and local contractors for the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the country.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 16, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,775.00 7,975.00 7,775.00 8,075.00Austrian schilling 1 625.25 695.25 - -Australian dollar 1 4,877.00 5,137.00 4,880.00 5,230.00Belgian franc 1 207.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Govt approves int't call rate increase: Report
Govt approves int't call rate increase: Report JAKARTA (JP): Without any prior publicity, the government has approved an increase in international call and telex rates, effective on Nov. 15, Antara reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Leaders warn Moslems over 'provocation
Leaders warn Moslems over 'provocation JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people attended a gathering on Monday at the Al Azhar mosque in South Jakarta to hear speeches by renown Moslem leaders on Monday.Meanwhile on Tuesday the Senayan Sports Stadium was packed as the chairman of the rising Crescent and...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
123 buildings, 70 vehicles damaged in Saturday's unrest
123 buildings, 70 vehicles damaged in Saturday's unrest JAKARTA (JP): At least 123 buildings and 70 vehicles were damaged during mass looting and burning in the city on Saturday following bloody clashes between demonstrating students and security officers, according to data of the city...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Police say no arson in Sahid Jaya fire
Police say no arson in Sahid Jaya fire JAKARTA (JP): Fire damaged the facade of the main building of the five-star Sahid Jaya Hotel on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Monday evening.No casualties were reported but many guests and hotel employees scattered in panic.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Students call for Wiranto resignation nation-wide
Students call for Wiranto resignation nation-wide JAKARTA (JP): Demonstrations continued nationwide on Monday to demand Armed Forces' accountability for the arbitrary shooting of protesters in Jakarta. Tens of thousands of students also demanded an end to the Armed Forces' (ABRI) dual role doctrine...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Tabloid?
Tabloid? During these troubled times, the "Your Letters" column should receive many readers' comments, so I will keep this letter short.Mind you, it is due to my fondness for The Jakarta Post that this criticism is being written. After all, I have read your paper for years.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
RP's trade deficit falls 88%
RP's trade deficit falls 88% MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' trade deficit shrank 88.6 percent in the nine months to September while total trade fell 1.1 percent in the same period, the National Statistics Office said Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Govt finds more evidence of Soeharto's wealth
Govt finds more evidence of Soeharto's wealth JAKARTA (JP): The Jambi office of the National Land Agency has uncovered evidence of former president Soeharto's allegedly ill- gotten wealth worth Rp 122.4 billion (US$15.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
China and RP try to reduce tensions in Spratlys rift
China and RP try to reduce tensions in Spratlys rift KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The leaders of China and the Philippines gave their support on Tuesday to a plan designed to reduce tensions caused by their dispute over a reef in the South China Sea.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
No plans to shut Japanese car plants in crisis-ridden ASEAN
No plans to shut Japanese car plants in crisis-ridden ASEAN SINGAPORE (AFP): Auto sales in key Southeast Asian markets could plunge to 400,000 units this year and take up to five years to rebound, but Japanese makers have no plans to close down plants, an industry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Australia to help crisis-hit nations
Australia to help crisis-hit nations CANBERRA (Dow Jones): The Australian government on Monday said it will spend A$50 million over three years to assist members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum hurt by the regional economic crisis, for strengthening their economic and financial...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Shops, malls and offices resume normal activities
Shops, malls and offices resume normal activities JAKARTA (JP): Most major business districts and office complexes returned to work as normal in the past two days after remaining closed at the weekend after violent clashes broke out between the security forces and antigovernment protesters late...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Reformists, unite!
Reformists, unite!From Jawa PosReading news about Indonesia via Jawa Pos Online on the Internet, I, who am studying in England, feel how my country is heading toward destruction. I am also aware of the absence of unity in the nation.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Angered malaysia berates VP gore for 'interference'
Angered malaysia berates VP gore for 'interference' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): An irate Malaysia accused U.S. Vice President Al Gore on Tuesday of whipping up lawlessness with comments on political reform that opened a deep rift at a Pacific Rim summit seeking a cure for Asia's economic crisis.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Opposition hits back at government on subversion charges
Opposition hits back at government on subversion charges JAKARTA (JP): As the National Police are escalating their probe of 20 opposition leaders on subversion charges, President B.J. Habibie is coming under another big wave of public criticisms for what many see as his resort to the iron-fisted...
Wed, 18 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 Music 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Free treatment for victims of violence
Free treatment for victims of violence JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Farid A. Moeloek said here on Monday that hundreds of people injured in Friday's demonstrations would receive free medical treatment.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 16, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 25 2,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 225,000 Alumindo...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Protest and change in Indonesia
Protest and change in Indonesia What Indonesia needs to do is to look beyond the violence and the blood of yesterday, to find the positives in the decisions of the MPR and move forward. A reasonable framework for elections and reform has been established.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Sigit suspended for a year for doping
Sigit suspended for a year for doping JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) has suspended Indonesian men's doubles player Sigit Budiarto from competition for one year for using anabolic steroid.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Police to question 8 more for subversion
Police to question 8 more for subversion JAKARTA (JP): The National Police have thus far summoned 12 opposition figures for questioning on suspicion of trying to topple President B.J. Habibie's government and plan to question eight others on the same charges.The head of the General Crimes Unit, Col.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Linguists and politics
Linguists and politics I am responding to your Oct. 28, article entitled "Language experts decry political doublespeak."While I'm in favor of separating linguistics from politics, I think that people described as linguists should use accurate terms when describing the languages they study.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Govt to lift urea export ban
Govt to lift urea export ban JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to lift the ban on urea fertilizer exports in the near future to allow producers to benefit from higher prices on the international market, according to Minister of Agriculture Soleh Solahuddin.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Indonesia and Singapore hold joint military exercise
Indonesia and Singapore hold joint military exercise BATURAJA, South Sumatra (JP): The Indonesian Army and its Singaporean counterpart have begun their annual joint military exercise at the Army's Combat Training Center outside the South Sumatra town of Baturaja.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Swimmer Catherine Surya to miss 13th Asian Games
Swimmer Catherine Surya to miss 13th Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): With only less than a month before the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Indonesia may lose its hope to win medals in the pool after its best swimmer Catherine Surya withdrew from the event.
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Govt has yet to approve Freeport expansion plan
Govt has yet to approve Freeport expansion plan JAKARTA (JP): Rozik B. Soetjipto, director general of mining at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said on Monday that the government had not yet approved copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia's plan to increase its ore output to 300,000...
Wed, 18 Nov 1998
Govt. cuts haj fee, extends registration
Govt. cuts haj fee, extends registration JAKARTA (JP): The government, in line with the strengthening rupiah against the U.S. dollar, has slashed the cost of joining next year's haj pilgrimage to Mecca from Rp 27.37 million to Rp 21.85 million (US$2,731), Antara reported on Monday.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
135 rescued after ferry sinks in South Sulawesi
135 rescued after ferry sinks in South Sulawesi JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers and fishermen searching for the crew and passengers of a ferry which capsized near Lambasina in South Sulawesi on Friday night have found five bodies and 135 survivors.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Sociologist Wertheim's legacy to Indonesian studies lives on
Sociologist Wertheim's legacy to Indonesian studies lives onBy Herb Feith YOGYAKARTA (JP): W.F. Wertheim, the founder of modern Indonesian studies in Holland, died last week at the age of 91. Like others who die at an advanced age, much of his story has faded from public memory.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
KL eyes dollars during APEC meeting
KL eyes dollars during APEC meeting KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Recession hit-Malaysia is hoping thousands of delegates to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings bring a little more than economic expertise and complex trade liberalization proposals.A few tourist dollars wouldn't hurt either.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Medan airport opens again
Medan airport opens again MEDAN, North Sumatra: Polonia Airport resumed normal activities on Sunday, one day after thousands of students occupied the facility in protest against the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly taking place in Jakarta.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Ventilation of Spaces by Hanafi, at Galeri Puzzle, Jl. Anyer I/8, Puri Cinere, South Jakarta, Wednesday to Sunday, until Dec. 14. * Photo Exhibition: Wajah Negriku Sebuah Tanda Tanya, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, C7-8, Jl.
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Mob burns man to death
Mob burns man to death JAKARTA (JP): An unidentified man was burned to death by a mob in Kalideres, West Jakarta, a local police officer reported.The victim, believed to be around 18 years old, was found dead after a riot in the area on Saturday, the officer said in an explanatory note accompanying...
Mon, 16 Nov 1998
Russian's body kept at morgue
Russian's body kept at morgue JAKARTA (JP): The body of a Russian man who apparently died in a work-related accident was received by the morgue of the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital on Sunday.Morgue employee Syafii said the body of Oleg Petrov, 36, was transferred from the Ridwan Meureksa...