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Wed, 11 Nov 1998
RI oil firm enters Kazakhstan
RI oil firm enters Kazakhstan TOKYO (Dow Jones): Three Japanese companies will drill for oil in the Caspian Sea off the coast of Kazakhstan with financial assistance from Japan National Oil Corp., company officials said in the Tuesday edition of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Suspected 'ninja' beaten to death in Demak
Suspected 'ninja' beaten to death in Demak DEMAK, Central Java (JP): A man accused of being a "ninja" was beaten to death by a mob on Monday afternoon in Ngaluran village of Karanganyar, bringing the province-wide death toll of people killed by mobs to 21.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 10, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 325 0 134,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 69,000 Alumindo Perkasa...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Armed volunteers, violent demos mar session opening
Armed volunteers, violent demos mar session opening JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Tuesday was marred by violent demonstrations in several spots in Jakarta, some of which escalated into clashes between students opposing the session...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Album
AlbumPhoto A: StudentsJP/msaAIRING THEIR AIMS: A group of 15 University of Indonesia students meets with Golkar legislators at the Assembly to deliver their petition. The students on Tuesday demanded that the legislators fight for the abolition of the Armed Forces' dual role, the prosecution of...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Thailand slashes ticket sales target
Thailand slashes ticket sales target BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand is hoping for a last-minute rush on tickets for the Asian Games after slashing sales targets on Tuesday amid sluggish demand.With the games just 26 days away, officials admitted ticket revenues for the opening and closing ceremonies were...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Fears of rioting push prices up
Fears of rioting push prices up JAKARTA (JP): The first day of the four-day Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Tuesday was marked by price hikes of several basic commodities in Greater Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Excuse me Sir, who are you?
Excuse me Sir, who are you? JAKARTA (JP): The next four days are guaranteed to confuse those assigned to report the Special Session to the outside world. These intrepid individuals will have a hard time hunting for their usual sources because almost everyone is dressed in identical clothing.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Securities firms given new deadline
Securities firms given new deadline JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has extended the deadline for securities firms to meet the new capital requirement to Dec. 31, 1999 from the original date of Dec. 1, 1998 due to the unfavorable economic situation.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Fox may be forced to relocate Thai film
Fox may be forced to relocate Thai film BANGKOK (Reuters): Twentieth Century Fox may shift shooting of its film "Anna and the King" to Malaysia after Thailand's film board rejected the latest of several draft scripts, a project representative said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Watch your wallets, cell phones...
Watch your wallets, cell phones... JAKARTA (JP): Those interested in observing what's happening on the streets around Jakarta would be well advised to watch their wallets.A number of nimble-fingered pickpockets have joined the crowds of students and civilian vigilantes -- and they're having a field...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
RP 'can't afford' Spratlys clash
RP 'can't afford' Spratlys clash MANILA (AFP): Philippines Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado accused China on Tuesday of bullying his country by expanding a structure on a reef in the disputed Spratly islands but President Joseph Estrada said Manila could not afford to be confrontational.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Indonesian presidency not men-only club: Observers
Indonesian presidency not men-only club: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Golkar and United Development party factions expressed opposition on Tuesday to the idea that only men were fit to serve as the country's president.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Benchmark rates hoped to fall to 40% by year-end
Benchmark rates hoped to fall to 40% by year-end JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's benchmark one-month interest rate will fall further this week and should reach the 40 percent level by the end of the year, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
James sells California bank at $15.9m
James sells California bank at $15.9m SAN FRANCISCO (Bloomberg): James Riady, the Indonesian businessman whose family controls the Lippo Group of financial companies, sold the group's California bank to Commercial Bank of San Francisco for US$15.9 million in cash, both banks said on Monday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Asian crisis sets tough tasks for APEC
Asian crisis sets tough tasks for APECBy Linda Sieg TOKYO (Reuters): The Asian crisis which has jolted markets and dented global growth is calling into question the raison d'etre of the Asia-Pacific forum known as APEC, challenging it to prove its worth in good times as well as bad.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Rupiah hits 7,950 to dollar despite political tension
Rupiah hits 7,950 to dollar despite political tension JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah broke through the important 8,000 psychological barrier to hit an intraday high at 7,950 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday buoyed by the day's peaceful proceedings of the Special Session of the People's Consultative...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Garment workers demand wage hike
Garment workers demand wage hike TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of workers of garment producer PT Bali Nirwana Garmen in Kreo subdistrict, Ciledug here demonstrated on Monday to demand a 15 percent increase on their wages, meal allowances, transportation fees and leave.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Soeharto's political memoirs
Soeharto's political memoirsFrom MerdekaFormer minister Siswono Yudhohusodo wrote in Merdeka on Oct. 25 wondering whether former president Soeharto would attend the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and whether his political memoirs should be discussed at the Assembly.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Singapore aid for Riau poor families
Singapore aid for Riau poor families PEKANBARU, Riau: Aid in the form of boxes of 21 types of medicines and 4,000 metric tons of rice from the Singapore government donated to poor families in the province has arrived at Dumai Port, an official said here Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Four killed as mob raids military post in E. Timor
Four killed as mob raids military post in E. Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): A group of 50 people attacked the military headquarters at Alas subdistrict in Manufahi on Monday morning, killing three soldiers and making off with a cache of guns, rifles and ammunition.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Education system needs changes
Education system needs changesBy Nirwan Idrus This is the second of two articles on the Indonesian education system. JAKARTA (JP): Low salaries at state universities and polytechnics force lecturers to moonlight, some even to the extent that their permanent jobs become secondary and their lecturing...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Session agenda expanded 'to respond to aspirations'
Session agenda expanded 'to respond to aspirations' JAKARTA (JP): House/Assembly Speaker Harmoko claimed on Tuesday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) had responded to public aspirations by scheduling discussions on human rights and regional autonomy in its Special Session, which runs...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Indonesia archers below par in Asian Games simulation
Indonesia archers below par in Asian Games simulation JAKARTA (JP): With less than one month left until the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok early next month, Indonesia's archers are still firing well below the required form.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
New phone cards issued
New phone cards issued JAKARTA (JP): Phone card lovers can now add cards commemorating the Special Session to their collections.Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives Harmoko introduced the new card on Tuesday at the state telecommunications company PT Telkom's stand...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Sumba police net 11 looters
Sumba police net 11 looters MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Police in the West Sumba regency capital of Waikabubak have detained 11 people for looting from houses left empty by their owners following last week's tribal clashes.Waikabubak Police chief Lt. Col. S.M.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
UN to send envoy on abuse of women to RI
UN to send envoy on abuse of women to RI GENEVA (Reuters): The United Nations investigator on violence against women will visit Indonesia from Nov. 20 to Nov. 30 to look into riots last May, including violence against the Chinese ethnic minority, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 10, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,600.00 8,700.00 8,600.00 8,850.00Austrian schilling 1 684.50 754.50 - -Australian dollar 1 5,282.70 5,542.70 5,260.00 5,635.00Belgian franc 1 229.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Gulf goes on operating S. Sumatran project
Gulf goes on operating S. Sumatran project JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company Gulf Indonesia Resources, a subsidiary of Canada's Gulf Resources, is continuing the operation of a natural gas project in the Corridor block of South Sumatra despite a local court's provisional order for the company to...
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Inside-out way of fashion
Inside-out way of fashion It seems to me that what we are, as a nation, currently facing acute problems which have originated from our nation's mentality. To describe the "illness", I would express it simply as wearing one's clothes inside-out.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
For or against
For or againstFrom Pikiran RakyatThe Attorney General's Office clearly and firmly "conferred" the status of suspect on Arifin Panigoro, who, it said, was involved in practices of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) that caused the state to lose billions of rupiah.
Wed, 11 Nov 1998
Golkar's arrogance
Golkar's arroganceFrom MerdekaObserving the recent polemics, particularly Sarwono Kusumaatmadja's comments in Merdeka on Nov. 5, 1998, on a difference of opinion between Marzuki Darusman and Akbar Tandjung, chairman of Golkar, I would like to express the following opinions:1.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Superstars embark on Super Tour
Superstars embark on Super Tour HONG KONG (Agencies): The golf superstars on the US$150,000 Johnnie Walker Super Tour are approaching top form as they prepare to tee-off in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Tuesday for the first of four rounds in four different countries in only six days.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Media pushes for MPR decree on right to info
Media pushes for MPR decree on right to info JAKARTA (JP): Members of the media, bolstered by legislators and researchers, are campaigning to have the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) issue a decree during its special session on the right to information and freedom of the press.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Rates for tax payment, valid from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15
Rates for tax payment, valid from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,850.00Austrian schilling 1 671.51Australian dollar 1 4,896.83Belgian franc 1 229.73Canadian dollar 1 5,122.35Swiss franc 1 5,746.71Deutschemark 1 4,705.95Danish krone 1 1,243.62French franc 1 1,412.50Poundsterling 1 13,019.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
ABRI sociopolitical wing reorganized
ABRI sociopolitical wing reorganized JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) headquarters has announced a structural reorganization of its sociopolitical division, exactly one day ahead of the opening of the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Adam Malik, 3 freedom fighters declared heroes
Adam Malik, 3 freedom fighters declared heroes JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie inaugurated on Monday the late Adam Malik, a former minister of foreign affairs and vice president, and three other independence fighters as national heroes in a ceremony to mark National Heroes Day.
Tue, 10 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 News Break 9:10 Music 10:00 Live reports: Sidang Istimewa MPR 12:00 p.m. News 12:20 TV Drama: Bulan Masih Ada 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:35 Children's Film: The Big Valley 3:05 Children's...
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Public supports MPR meeting but ...
Public supports MPR meeting but ... On Tuesday, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) convenes to forge what President B.J. Habibie calls the nation's reform agenda. A survey commissioned by The Jakarta Post and D&R newsweekly set out to pinpoint the people's real feelings about the MPR's...
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
New bank loan repayment plan to be unveiled
New bank loan repayment plan to be unveiled JAKARTA (JP): The government is to unveil a new format on Tuesday for the repayment of Bank Indonesia liquidity support injected to troubled banks since January.Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency chairman Glenn S.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Bank recapitalization program to go ahead
Bank recapitalization program to go ahead JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin stressed on Monday that the government would not delay its bank recapitalization program despite bankers' protests.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
MPR factions make final preparations
MPR factions make final preparations JAKARTA (JP): A flurry of activity on Monday marked the eve of the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) -- some schools were closed and office workers sent home early for fear of unrest, while pressure groups made last minute attempts to...
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Yayuk to plump for Asiad singles instead of the mixed doubles
Yayuk to plump for Asiad singles instead of the mixed doubles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best tennis player Yayuk Basuki has decided to play in the women's singles at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok next month instead of the mixed doubles.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
TGPF and moral courage
TGPF and moral courage The long-awaited joint fact-finding team (TGPF) report on the mid-May riots deserves a thumbs-up. It stands towering as an honest report and a sign of moral courage amid a grievous condition of our nation which lacks integrity.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition at Sahid Topas Galeria Hotel, Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No 153 (Phone: 022 642631), until Nov. 17. * Arts Exhibition by Aendra M. Medita, Dodi Rosadi, Hermana, Koesari Ratmono, and Nandang Gawe, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Private gets lethal lesson
Private gets lethal lesson DILI, East Timor: A private in the infantry was beaten to death by his instructor during a training session at Yonif 745 battalion's headquarters in Lospalos on Saturday.Second Private Swandi, who had just been assigned to the battalion, died after being struck by Second...
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
City-owned bank to become limited liability company
City-owned bank to become limited liability company JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration will change the status of city-owned Bank DKI into a limited liability company starting early next year to enable it to be more competitive and flexible, the bank's president, Soeharto, said on Monday.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Singapore customs seize turtle eggs
Singapore customs seize turtle eggs SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore customs officials seized 125 kg of turtle eggs being shipped in from Indonesia hidden among boxes of electronic components on Monday."The turtle eggs were packed in three boxes and weighed about 125 kg," a customs spokesman said.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Tight security fails to deflate spirit of MPR street demos
Tight security fails to deflate spirit of MPR street demos JAKARTA (JP): The capital witnessed a number of protests with various themes on Monday, the day before the start of the four- day People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Special Session.
Tue, 10 Nov 1998
Indonesia not ready for oopen competition: Expert
Indonesia not ready for oopen competition: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Many economic sectors in the country still need government protection, a German expert on monopoly said on Monday.Wolfgang Kartte, the former president of the German Federal Agency, said here that it would take years for the nation's...