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Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Boat sinks in SE Sulawesi
Boat sinks in SE Sulawesi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Forty six people were feared drowned after a boat sunk near Lambasina island in Southeast Sulawesi on Friday night.The vessel, Rahmat Buhari, was on the way from Bone regency to Kolaka regency with 122 passengers and a crew of 17 on board...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Jakarta haunted by return of riots
Jakarta haunted by return of riots JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta lurched to the brink of a citywide riot on Saturday as sporadic outbreaks of looting sprung up in various parts of the city.The worst hit areas were Senen and Sawah Besar in Central Jakarta, where about a dozen shops and banks were looted,...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Shock, Grief and Anger
Shock, Grief and AngerPhoto A/B/C/D: UnrestJP/P.J. Leo, JP/Alex Lumi, JP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo, JP/Mulkan SalmonaA NATION IN CRISIS: Students confront troops during a standoff outside Atma Jaya University in the early hours of Saturday (left above photo). President B.J.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Habibie commands Wiranto to be firm
Habibie commands Wiranto to be firm JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie asked Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief/Minister of Defense and Security Gen. Wiranto on Saturday to take whatever actions necessary to deal with what he called acts of rebellion to bring down his government.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Soeharto blames govt handling of students
Soeharto blames govt handling of students JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto has criticized the government's handling of students that led to bloodshed on Friday, according to his half-brother Probosutedjo."The reason why I resigned in the first place was to avoid bloodshed.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
World Diabetes Day to promote patients' rights
World Diabetes Day to promote patients' rightsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): The country's once blooming economy turned out sour: higher incomes have led to unhealthy diets and a sedentary lifestyle that cause the incurable but treatable disease, diabetes.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Two opposition figures arrested
Two opposition figures arrested JAKARTA (JP): The police have detained two opposition figures -- Hariadi Darmawan and Roch Basoeki Mangoenpoerojo -- and have reportedly targeted two more.Bambang Widjojanto from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation told reporters here yesterday that Hariadi, who...
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Local upmarket hospitals lure the rich to seek treatment
Local upmarket hospitals lure the rich to seek treatmentBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Fierce competition leading to an improvement in the health services on offer has resulted since the government opened the door to joint-venture hospitals run in cooperation with foreign investors in 1990.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
'Lost in Space': Old values in futuristic situation
'Lost in Space': Old values in futuristic situationBy Lilia Syarif Naga JAKARTA (JP): Oct. 1, 2058 is only 60 years away, and do we really need a new planet to live on so soon? Yes, Stephen Hopkins and Akiva Goldsman insist.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: McDonaldsMcDonald's IndonesiaFREE GIFTS: Students from Kelapa Dua Wetan primary school in East Jakarta pose after receiving free gifts from McDonald's Indonesia. The gifts, delivered on Nov.
Sun, 15 Nov 1998
Guess What?
Guess What? Environmentalist-singer Ully Sigar Rusady shed tears during an environmental workshop in Bandar Lampung last weekend."I couldn't help crying. I was unaware that tears rolled down my face when I was at my seat back there.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Toddler killed in Semarang flooding
Toddler killed in Semarang flooding SEMARANG, Central Java: A three-year-old kid was buried in a landslide caused by heavy flooding in Genuk Krajan village here on Thursday.The victim, identified as Dewi, was found among the remnants of her damaged house, Harini, spokesman of the Semarang...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Sulawesi students occupy airport, legislatures, gubernatorial hotel
Sulawesi students occupy airport, legislatures, gubernatorial hotel UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Around 300 students protesting the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) occupied the runway of Hasanuddin Airport here on Friday.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
TIM marks 30th anniversary with problems
TIM marks 30th anniversary with problemsBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): On the morning of Nov. 10, hundreds of young civilian security guards armed with long bamboo sticks, spears and other sharp weapons converged on the main gate of Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center, which was celebrating...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.13, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 25 5,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 250 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 85,000 Alumindo...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Support for students
Support for studentsFrom MerdekaMerdeka wrote on Nov. 9 that "students, too, are ready to engage themselves in a jihad". We must acknowledge the big role the students played in bringing down the New Order regime. Certainly with the help of the media.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Japan donates Rp1.5b stationery
Japan donates Rp1.5b stationery JAKARTA (JP): Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Takao Kawakami has donated 9 million (Rp 1.5 billion) worth of stationery to elementary and junior high schools in Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Bali.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
970,000 tons of imported rice to arrive soon
970,000 tons of imported rice to arrive soon JAKARTA (JP): At least 970,000 tons of rice imported by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will arrive in several ports throughout the country by the end of the year, Minister of Industry and Trade Rahardi Ramelan has said.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
RP seeks support from Asia
RP seeks support from Asia MANILA (DPA): Philippine President Joseph Estrada said on Friday he would enlist the support of other Asian nations in pressing China to stop construction work on a disputed South China Sea reef.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Success or failure?
Success or failure? After four tense days of debates heavily marred by violent clashes and bloodshed in the streets outside the impressive conference building, the much touted Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is over.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Artists comment on Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center
Artists comment on Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center JAKARTA (JP): If you hope to come across senior or popular artists hanging out at the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center these days, you might be disappointed, said the manager of Teater Koma, Ratna Riantiarno.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Two cops still kidnapped in E. Timor
Two cops still kidnapped in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Two police officers were still being held by Falintil resistance movement as of Friday, while the troops had not yet tried to attack them as both parties were still under negotiation, chief of Wira Dharma regional military command Col.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
MPR session ends with PPP standing firm
MPR session ends with PPP standing firm JAKARTA (JP): Insulated from the violent street protests raging nearby, legislators of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) concluded their Special Session on Friday by unanimously adopting 11 decrees they believe will pave the way for political reform.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Rupiah remains unaffected by bloody Jakarta clash
Rupiah remains unaffected by bloody Jakarta clash JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained steady on Friday, practically unmoved by bloody clashes between antigovernment demonstrators and security personnel.Currency dealers said the rupiah weakened in morning trade and breached the 8,000 level but bounced...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
More cola, please
More cola, please JAKARTA (JP): Participants at the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly can choose from a variety of free drinks that have been made available to the illustrious legislators.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
New order govt blamed for cultural freeze
New order govt blamed for cultural freeze JAKARTA (JP): Amien Rais, reformist leader and chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), delivered Culture and Power, a speech criticizing the impact of an authoritarian vision on culture and the arts.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 Children's Film: Thunder Cats 3:05 Flora Program: Pesona Flora 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 Documentary: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports News 6:30 TVRI News (in...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Randhawa leads Thailand Open
Randhawa leads Thailand Open BANGKOK (AFP): Jyoti Randhawa of India hit a six-under-par 66 on Friday to move into a two shot lead at the halfway mark of the Thailand Open.Randhawa fired six birdies in another flawless display, and leads on 13 under par 131 from James Kingston of South Africa who...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
U.S. reaffirms commitment to help RI
U.S. reaffirms commitment to help RI JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. government on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to support Indonesia's efforts to revive its crisis- torn economy and to continue with the political reform process.Deputy U.S.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Southeast Asian currencies lifted by yen
Southeast Asian currencies lifted by yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Southeast Asian currencies lifted slightly during Asian trading on Friday as the Japanese yen nosed higher against the U.S. dollar.The rupiah, however, ended lower, after Indonesia's supreme military chief advised the population...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Calls for MPR to do its duty color end of session
Calls for MPR to do its duty color end of session JAKARTA (JP): Demands, criticism and appeals defined the countdown to the end of the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Friday as the toll from violence in street rallies increased.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Ometraco Multi Artha declared bankrupt
Ometraco Multi Artha declared bankrupt JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Commercial court declared PT Ometraco Multi Artha (OMA), a multifinance arm of the publicly listed PT Ometraco Corporation, bankrupt on Friday after its 28 creditors rejected the company's debt restructuring proposal.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
'Indikator' tabloid hits the streets
'Indikator' tabloid hits the streets JAKARTA (JP): A new economic and political tabloid, Indikator, was launched on Thursday night, intensifying the already tight competition among dozens of new tabloids which have gained permits since the end of the Soeharto era in May.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Scenes from Black Friday
Scenes from Black FridayPhoto A/B/C: WarJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo, JP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo, JP/Arief SuhardimanWAR THEATER: Students lie down on the ground to stop soldiers from marching toward Atma Jaya University (left photo).
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
The wisdom of moustaches
The wisdom of moustaches JAKARTA (JP): Men traditionally grow moustaches to make them appear masculine. Except for People's Consultative Assembly legislator Poedjono Pranjoto.The chairman of the Assembly Working Committee revealed on Thursday that it was "wisdom" that inspired him to adorn his...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Excerpts of the 12 draft decrees endorsed by MPR session
Excerpts of the 12 draft decrees endorsed by MPR session JAKARTA (JP): The following are excerpts of the 12 draft decrees adopted by the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly on Friday.* The decree on the amendment of the Assembly's internal rules stipulates that following the...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Permata Katulistiwa, works of L. Eland, at Galeri Santi, Jl. Benda No. 4, Cilandak Timur, Kemang, South Jakarta (Phone: 7806079), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 5. * Painting Exhibition: Bahasa Kalbu, by Enrico Soekarno, at Galeri TC, Jl.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
BLACK FRIDAY
BLACK FRIDAY JAKARTA (JP): Twelve people died and dozens were injured as parts of the Indonesian capital turned into a virtual battlefield on Friday pitting students, supported by the masses, against heavily armed police and soldiers.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Rock group /rif tackles environmental beat on 2nd album
Rock group /rif tackles environmental beat on 2nd albumBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Since it captivated and divided the music scene 40 years ago, rock has kept its prominent place in popular culture. New generations of musicians interpret it in their own way and add individual touches.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Violence forces city's business to shut up shop
Violence forces city's business to shut up shop JAKARTA (JP): Business activities in the capital practically ground to a halt on Friday due to fear and the chaotic conditions brought about by major clashes between protesting students and security officers in which at least four students were killed.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Seven armed men rob BRI branch
Seven armed men rob BRI branch JAKARTA (JP): Seven armed men robbed a branch of state Bank Rakyat Indonesia on Jl. Garuda in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Friday, making away with the bank's computers and a television set.Central Jakarta Police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Hoisted on their own petard
Hoisted on their own petard JAKARTA (JP): What should a soldier do before firing tear gas at demonstrators outside the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)? Pull out his handkerchief, of course.Antara observed that soldiers attempting to disperse protesters with tear gas suffered from the...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
'Krumbach Declaration': A stab in the back
'Krumbach Declaration': A stab in the backBy Dino Patti Djalal JAKARTA (JP): A forum of reconciliation among conflicting East Timorese groups is facing a gloomy future after the failure of their recent dialog in Krumbach, Austria.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Rotary Club builds maternity clinics
Rotary Club builds maternity clinics JAKARTA (JP): The Rotary Club of Victoria, Australia, has teamed up with the Rotary Club of Jakarta-Thamrin to build several maternity clinics in villages around Mauk, Tangerang.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Govt to fund tourism board
Govt to fund tourism board JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture Marzuki Usman said yesterday that the government would increase its budget for tourism promotion next fiscal year, by giving additional funds to finance the Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board's (BPPI) activities.
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Jakarta safe and under control: Wiranto
Jakarta safe and under control: Wiranto JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto said Jakarta was safe and under control on Friday morning, only hours before the capital erupted in violence and at least four more people died in clashes between security personnel and masses of students and...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
12 nabbed for trading currencies illegally
12 nabbed for trading currencies illegally JAKARTA (JP): Police officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have arrested 12 men for trading currencies illegally in the airport compound.Posing as perfume sellers, the suspected illegal currency traders offered their services to the passengers,...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Moslem male president
Moslem male president It is shocking how ignorant a group of Moslem clerics can be about today's presidential/vice presidential candidates. Last year in November, clerics from the East Java chapter of Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, recommended that a woman might have been...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
Grieving family buries Tangerang shooting victim
Grieving family buries Tangerang shooting victim TANGERANG (JP): With tears in their eyes, hundreds of relatives, schoolmates and neighbors of senior high school student Lukman Firdaus attended the burial of the 19-year-old boy at his family cemetery at Dangkal village, Cipondoh here Friday...
Sat, 14 Nov 1998
'Ciganjur' leaders fail to appear
'Ciganjur' leaders fail to appear JAKARTA (JP): Friday came and went, but neither Amien Rais, Abdurrahman Wahid, Megawati Soekarnoputri nor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono appeared at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) as was possibly planned.