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Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Transmigrants cut their losses
Transmigrants cut their losses MERAUKE, Irian Jaya: Many transmigrants at Jagebob transmigration residential site have opted to sell their land and return to their hometowns because of the poor soil quality and the lack of public transportation.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Music 7:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 8:00 Music 8:15 Talk Show: Dialog 9:00 Live Reports: Special Session of MPR 12:00 p.m. News 12:20 TV Drama: Tuntutan 1:00 Music 1:30 Documentary: Samudra Kita 2:00 Live Reports: Special Session of MPR 2:30 Music 2:35...
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Assembly factions agree on 12 draft decrees
Assembly factions agree on 12 draft decrees JAKARTA (JP): All five factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) agreed to a package of 12 draft decrees on Wednesday, but it was Golkar that stole the show for attempting a complete breakaway from its past.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
S'pore gas deal still on despite Gulf disagreement
S'pore gas deal still on despite Gulf disagreement JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday that a land dispute involving its gas contractor Gulf Indonesia Resources Ltd. in South Sumatra should not affect its deal to supply natural gas to Singapore's PowerGas.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Journalists protest beating of photographers
Journalists protest beating of photographers JAKARTA (JP): More than 200 journalists staged on Wednesday a protest at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) against the beating by security personnel of three photo journalists during a student demonstration on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Opposition leaders' meeting welcomed as rare opportunity
Opposition leaders' meeting welcomed as rare opportunity JAKARTA (JP): A declaration drawn up by four popular figures on Tuesday was well received by political observers on Wednesday as a rare opportunity to build an alternative national leadership.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
RP military okays more hostage talks
RP military okays more hostage talks ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): The military temporarily scrapped plans to launch an assault to free five foreigners being held hostage by kidnappers in the southern Philippines, opting for negotiations instead, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Wiranto defends security volunteers
Wiranto defends security volunteers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto justified the use of civilian security guards on Wednesday and said they would not have been recruited if there had not been threats to disrupt the Special Session of the...
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
BII rating downgraded
BII rating downgraded HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Thomson BankWatch announced Wednesday it has downgraded PT Bank Internasional Indonesia's short-term local currency debt rating to LC-4 from LC-3."Bank Internasional Indonesia's performance has deteriorated sharply in the dire environment facing all of...
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Political bills offer no guarantee of fair polls
Political bills offer no guarantee of fair polls The government has delivered three political bills to the House of Representatives (DPR), which is expected to deliberate them after the current Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Yen's rebound drives Asian currencies
Yen's rebound drives Asian currencies SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies snapped back from Tuesday's lows during Asian trading on Wednesday, boosted by the yen's rebound against the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Factions agree on probe into Soeharto wealth
Factions agree on probe into Soeharto wealth JAKARTA (JP): Four of five factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) openly urged the government during the general view session on Wednesday to intensify its drive to probe the wealth of former president Soeharto and his family.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
S'pore relaxes card curbs
S'pore relaxes card curbs SINGAPORE (AFP): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has lifted curbs restricting credit card issuers from tie-ups in incentive programs with merchants, the Straits Times reported Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
S'pore panel advises major busines moves
S'pore panel advises major busines moves SINGAPORE (AFP): A high-level committee on Wednesday recommended sweeping business cost-cutting moves worth an estimated S$10 billion (US$6.06 billion) a year to help Singapore ride out its recession.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Album
AlbumPhoto A: GeneralsJP/msaGENERAL WHISPER: Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto (extreme left) and ABRI Chief of Sociopolitical Affairs Lt. Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudoyono (center) listen attentively to Army Chief of Staff Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Different Visions, by Frans Nadjira, Charles Cham, Budhiana, Aant S. Kawisar, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010), daily, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., until Dec. 3.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Men's doubles Candra, Tony want fixed partnership
Men's doubles Candra, Tony want fixed partnership JAKARTA (JP): Top Indonesian men's doubles player Candra Wijaya said on Wednesday he needed time to settle into a partnership with Tony Gunawan after Sigit Budiarto's self-imposed break from the sport over alleged drug use.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Bullish market sentiment continues despite clashes
Bullish market sentiment continues despite clashes JAKARTA (JP): The bullish sentiment in the country's financial markets continued yesterday despite reports of clashes between soldiers and students.The rupiah strengthened to end the day at 7,750 against the U.S.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Two more alleged 'ninjas' die at the hands of mobs
Two more alleged 'ninjas' die at the hands of mobs SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): The province has witnessed the beatings of four more people accused of being "ninjas" in different incidents in Temanggung, Pemalang, West Semarang and Grobogan.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
13 soldiers abducted in E. Timor
13 soldiers abducted in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Besides killing three soldiers and stealing guns, rifles and ammunition, members of the Falentil resistance movement abducted 13 other soldiers in an attack on military headquarters in Alas subdistrict, Manufahi, on Monday.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Rice harvest may be hit by La Nina
Rice harvest may be hit by La Nina JAKARTA (JP): The La Nina weather phenomenon may cut rice production in 10 provinces as excessive rains induced by an unusual cool climate could delay or affect rice harvests in the areas next year, a senior government official at the Ministry of Agriculture said...
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Students get scholarships
Students get scholarships JAKARTA (JP): At least 900 students of elementary and junior high schools from Jakarta and 14 other cities in West, Central and East Java received scholarships worth Rp 439 million from PT Bayer Indonesia on Monday.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Nusa Dua to hold arts festival
Nusa Dua to hold arts festival DENPASAR, Bali: At least 25 art groups from Bali and two from Jakarta and Central Java will take part in a week-long arts festival starting on Nov. 25 in Nusa Dua, head of the Bali Tourism Office, Ida Bagus Pangjaya, said on Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Nov 1998
Street-fighting children trained for improvement
Street-fighting children trained for improvement PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): A group of 26 students from three high schools in Jakarta frequently involved in street brawls have joined a free eight-day outdoor physical and mental training course here beginning Monday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Tow truck finds job at Assembly
Tow truck finds job at Assembly JAKARTA (JP): Special Session organizers have thoughtfully deployed a tow truck to remove cars parked incorrectly in the Assembly compound.Antara said the back parking lot was required on Tuesday for a ceremony to mark Heroes Day, which fell on that day, leaving the...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Hopes dim for MPR to adopt decree on Soeharto probe
Hopes dim for MPR to adopt decree on Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): Hopes that the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will adopt additional decrees diminished on Tuesday after the dominant Golkar and Armed Forces factions said they would stick to the existing ones.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Four prominent leaders unite to pressure Habibie govt
Four prominent leaders unite to pressure Habibie govt JAKARTA (JP): Students finally succeeded in bringing Indonesia's four top political leaders together to issue a united stance on President B.J. Habibie's administration and the Armed Forces' role in politics.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Music 7:30 News: Nuansa Reformasi 8:00 Music 8:15 Talk Show: Dialog 9:00 Live Reports: Sidang Istimewa MPR 12:00 p.m. News 12:20 TV Drama: Bangkit Kembali 1:30 Music 2:00 Live Reports: Special Session of MPR 3:05 TV Series: Daktari 4:00 Regional News 4:30...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Mobil builds offshore facility in Aceh to boost LNG supply
Mobil builds offshore facility in Aceh to boost LNG supply JAKARTA (JP): Energy company Mobil Oil Indonesia Inc. has completed a new offshore gas platform to boost supply at its giant liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Arun, Aceh.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
RI invited to German expo
RI invited to German expo JAKARTA (JP): A visiting German trade mission has invited Indonesian companies to take part in a major trade exhibition in Hanover next year.The Hanover Fair '99, which is organized by Deutsche Messe AG, will stage seven promotional events featuring various types of...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
MPR members: It's time to awake from sleep!
MPR members: It's time to awake from sleep!By Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): The Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which opened here on Nov. 10 and runs until Nov. 13, is doing everything but resolve the problems this country is facing.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Flexibility in demo permit
Flexibility in demo permitFrom NeracaA recent report on the revocation of a government regulation in lieu of law (Perpu) on the freedom to express an opinion in public is something to rejoice about. It was also said that people wishing to demonstrate should report "3X24" hours in advance.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Korea, Thailand coming back
Korea, Thailand coming back TOKYO (AP): South Korea and Thailand are over the worst of the Asian economic crisis, but grinding poverty still stands in the way of recovery in Indonesia, the president of the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
No more compromises
No more compromises One of the most contentious and divisive issues debated at the ongoing Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is the future of the sociopolitical role of the Armed Forces (ABRI).
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
The MPR's dilemma
The MPR's dilemma There are many among us who question the commitment of members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) (toward democratic reform) and doubt the effectiveness of a Special Session of the Assembly in ushering the nation into a new era.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Most main streets empty on first day of session
Most main streets empty on first day of session JAKARTA (JP): The capital's major thoroughfares were practically deserted on Tuesday as motorists appeared frightened by rumors of possible unrest or demonstrations on the first day of the four-day People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Special Session.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Japan seen rejecting APEC mark in forestry, fisheries tariffs
Japan seen rejecting APEC mark in forestry, fisheries tariffs TOKYO (Agencies): Japan affirmed Tuesday it will uphold its rejection of planned early tariff cuts in the fishery and forestry sectors at an upcoming Asia-Pacific meeting.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Poland seeks to expand ties with Southeast Asia
Poland seeks to expand ties with Southeast Asia JAKARTA (JP): Poland, a former socialist country and member of the Warsaw Pact, has made great strides towards democracy and a market economy. Since breaking away from the socialist system, the country has sought membership of the North Atlantic...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
PPP vows to promote Moslem declaration
PPP vows to promote Moslem declaration JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) pledged on Monday to promote the 11-point declaration of the Indonesian Moslem Congress as the party's agenda during the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Special Session, saying it reflects the aspirations...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Students continue sesion protests
Students continue sesion protests JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of students in several major cities rallied on Tuesday to add pressures on the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly to come up with pro-reform decrees.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Spotlight on ABRI's roles
Spotlight on ABRI's roles JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Wiranto warned on Tuesday that certain parties have been exploiting the issue of the military's sociopolitical role to gain popularity.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Mergers, acquisitions valued at $4.3b last year
Mergers, acquisitions valued at $4.3b last year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia booked a dramatic increase in the value of mergers and acquisitions to $4.3 billion last year, according to the latest world investment report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
BNI to be merged with BTN, Widigdo says
BNI to be merged with BTN, Widigdo says JAKARTA (JP): President of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Widigdo Sukarman said on Tuesday that the government would go ahead with a plan to merge Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) into the publicly listed BNI.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
SE Asian currencies down as U.S. dollar surges against yen
SE Asian currencies down as U.S. dollar surges against yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies -- with the exception of Indonesia's surprisingly strong rupiah -- were well down against the U.S.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Govt makes repayment deal with bankers
Govt makes repayment deal with bankers JAKARTA (JP): The government clinched a new repayment deal on Tuesday with owners of five troubled banks over Rp 96.53 trillion ($12 billion) in liquidity support injected by the central bank, but has yet to decide on penalty clauses for failure to meet the...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
What does fact findings really mean?
What does fact findings really mean?By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto, the Armed Forces commander in chief, stated that the newly released report of the Facts Finding Commission has overstepped its mandate. It was assigned to establish facts, and not to dwell upon analyses.Dr.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Mason oil's interest in Irian
Mason oil's interest in Irian SARASOTA, Florida (Dow Jones): Mason Oil Co. entered a memorandum of understanding with P.T. Patrindo Persadamaju in Indonesia through its Hemley Exploration Pty. Ltd. unit.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Pressure mounts for withdrawal of civilian guards
Pressure mounts for withdrawal of civilian guards JAKARTA (JP): Calls have mounted for the decommissioning of all civilian security personnel deployed to safeguard the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) after minor clashes between the untrained guards and student...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Czech Embassy helps orphans
Czech Embassy helps orphans JAKARTA (JP): The Embassy of the Czech Republic handed over a donation worth about Rp 30 million in the form of food stuffs, shoes and clothes to 100 orphans to help them through the prolonged crisis.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Govt vows to go ahead with current political bills
Govt vows to go ahead with current political bills JAKARTA (JP): Despite public criticism, the government has pledged to press ahead with the political bills now being deliberated by the House of Representatives and will hold a general election next May, according to Minister of Home Affairs...