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Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Book accuses RI diplomats of spying for the Dutch
Book accuses RI diplomats of spying for the DutchBy Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): A number of Indonesian diplomats in the 1950s were involved in Dutch espionage activities during the conflict in West Irian.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Many fail to grasp the reality of AIDS
Many fail to grasp the reality of AIDSBy Syaiful W. Harahap and Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Young girls sitting in a row waiting for guests -- that is the sight every night in one of the night spots in Ujungpandang.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Businesspeople demand political stability
Businesspeople demand political stability JAKARTA (JP): Location, location, location.Once this was the mantra chanted faithfully by a noted business figure in the country, declaring his philosophy of the most important thing in conducting his business.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
N. Korea to march behind S. Korea
N. Korea to march behind S. Korea BANGKOK (AP): The North Koreans will have to walk behind their South Korean rivals during the opening ceremony of the 13th Asian Games because the Thai alphabet is being used in establishing marching positions, an organizer said Saturday.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Kalimantan forests face desperate threat
Kalimantan forests face desperate threatBy Miskudin Taufik JAKARTA (ANTARA): Expecting the forests of Kalimantan to still be the lungs of the world in 2001 is only a dream.The forest management system here is still inadequate and hot spots caused by underground fires in coal seams continue to pose...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Ruslan calls Dutch book 'slanderous'
Ruslan calls Dutch book 'slanderous' JAKARTA (JP): Former foreign minister Ruslan Abdulgani has denounced two Dutch historians as slanderous for accusing him in a book of passing on vital information to the Dutch government during the Indonesian diplomatic and military campaigns to win Irian Jaya...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: IHTInternational Herald TribuneHOT OFF THE PRESSES: The International Herald Tribune's (IHT) Asia Pacific executive director, Terry Damer (left), joins PT Gramedia's director Gerald Tunggono (second left), Director General of Press and Graphics Dailami Rusli (second right) and...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
'Dangdut' makes music in its own distinctive style
'Dangdut' makes music in its own distinctive styleBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Certain musical beats are often associated with certain groups in society. Here, classical and jazz might belong to the upper class, while the locally popular dangdut -- with its dynamic mixture of gendang (local...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
New boutiques sate teens' thirst for artists' used clothes
New boutiques sate teens' thirst for artists' used clothesBy Agni Amorita JAKARTA (JP): Gudang Barengan Boutique on Jl. Anggrek in Fatmawati area, South Jakarta, remains busy even as its owner, actress Elma Theana, is busy preparing for her wedding day.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Elephants at training centers going hungry
Elephants at training centers going hungry BANDA ACEH, Aceh (ANTARA): Elephants at training centers in this province are suffering due to financial cutbacks, and their wild brethren are also on the decline due to man's abuse of their habitat.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Rural elderly Javanese women work to their own beat
Rural elderly Javanese women work to their own beatBy Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): The bodies of 65-year-old Arsadi and four other elderly women were wet with sweat as they gyrated their hips to the rhythm of the music they were playing.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
One dead, three injured in student brawls
One dead, three injured in student brawls JAKARTA (JP): Widespread brawls involving warring groups of high school students and teenagers rocked the capital's streets on Saturday, killing one first-year student and severely injuring three others.Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Indonesians held in HK
Indonesians held in HK HONG KONG (AFP): Two Indonesian men were arrested at the airport in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou for trying to smuggle more than 5,500 grams (192.5 ounces) of the designer drug "ice," a news report said Saturday.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Irianese bark paintings carve out their own style
Irianese bark paintings carve out their own styleBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): From Sydney to Stockholm, Irianese primitive art has gained its place as a modern decorative item in galleries and living rooms.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
AIDS put on the back burner of concerns in the crisis
AIDS put on the back burner of concerns in the crisisBy Stevie Emilia The World Health Organization estimates that 40 million people worldwide will be infected by HIV by the year 2000. Of these, nearly 10 million will be in Asia, including Indonesia.In conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Riots ruining the retail sector
Riots ruining the retail sector The retail sector is part of the backbone of the country's economy. But the sector is ailing now, as retailers see their operations shrinking and delay expansion due to the economic, political and social storm that has swept the country.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Chatting with Gus Dur to avoid misunderstanding
Chatting with Gus Dur to avoid misunderstanding Tabayun Gus Dur; Moh. Shaleh Isre, Editor; LKIS, Yogyakarta; 1st printing, June 1, 1998; xvi + 250 pp YOGYAKARTA (JP): It is to be "regretted" that amid the recent massive wave of demands for political and economic reform, Gus Dur, as Abdurrahman...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Ex-Soeharto foundation offers bonus to athletes
Ex-Soeharto foundation offers bonus to athletes JAKARTA (JP): To encourage national athletes to excel at the upcoming Asian Games in Bangkok, the government promised on Saturday to provide more cash bonuses taken from Yayasan Supersemar, a charity foundation formerly controlled by ex- president...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Everybody welcome in Andree's house
Everybody welcome in Andree's house JAKARTA (JP): A home is Andree Suryaman's inspiration. This is clearly seen in his first solo exhibition, Silahkan Masuk (Please, Come in).Andree, 28, recipient of 74 fine arts awards, including ones from Japan and India, is displaying 50 of his works, which can...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
A touching story
A touching story In an Australian school magazine I read recently, I found a sad story written by a young Chinese-Indonesian professional who seemed to be an old boy (former student) of the school. I was touched by the story.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
RI fires affect S'pore air
RI fires affect S'pore air SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore air quality hit its worst level in about six months on Friday as smoke haze from forest fire "hot spots" in neighboring Indonesia blew over the tiny island republic.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Indonesian sextuplets born in Singapore
Indonesian sextuplets born in Singapore JAKARTA (JP): Sextuplets were born by caesarian section to an Indonesian mother on Friday morning in Gleaneagles Hospital, Singapore.The parents, Susan Tjokrosetio and Andre Prijono, were expecting quintuplets, but instead another baby was born to add to...
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
HIV-infected people share their grief and hopes
HIV-infected people share their grief and hopes JAKARTA (JP): Why me? That is one of the first questions asked by someone when they discover that they are HIV positive.In fact, anyone can become infected with the virus. Both men and women, children and adults, homosexuals and heterosexuals.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Balinese Moslems, Hindus live in harmony
Balinese Moslems, Hindus live in harmonyBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR (JP): When thousands of Balinese took to the streets recently, demonstrating their anger at a cabinet minister's religious slur, many people questioned if the predominantly Hindu island had turned sectarian and would seek independence.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Ong's photographs a visual homage to Malang
Ong's photographs a visual homage to MalangBy Myra Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Long before World War II, during the era when painters toured Indonesia capturing the country's beautiful sights on canvas, a young man was taking photographs of these same scenes.His name was Ong Kian Bie.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
PPP to open congress by flexing political muscle
PPP to open congress by flexing political muscle JAKARTA (JP): In an apparent show of force, the United Development Party (PPP) will open its congress at Senayan Stadium on Sunday morning with expectations for a turnout of at least 150,000 loyal members and supporters.
Sun, 29 Nov 1998
Semarang sinking deeper into the sea
Semarang sinking deeper into the seaBy Haryoso SEMARANG (JP): Saltwater is invading 500 hectares of residential and business areas in the northern and eastern coastal subdistricts of Semarang.In the worst hit places, the water level reaches as high as 50 centimeters during high tide, usually during...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Bogor drivers go on strike to protest student vandalism
Bogor drivers go on strike to protest student vandalism BOGOR (JP): Dozens of public transportation drivers plying several routes between Bogor and Jakarta's outskirts went on strike on Thursday in protest at a rising trend of student vandalism which frequently led to their vehicles being damaged.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
IPTN to remain in the red in 1998: Ilham Habibie
IPTN to remain in the red in 1998: Ilham Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned aircraft maker PT Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) would continue to be in the red in 1998 due to the current economic crisis, director Ilham Habibie said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Doctor says nine injured in clashes getting better
Doctor says nine injured in clashes getting better JAKARTA (JP): The conditions of nine people seriously injured in clashes between the military and antigovernment protesters on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 are all improving, according to a senior doctor from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central...
Sat, 28 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, 28 Nov 1998
Pertamina denies alleged KKN in new contracts
Pertamina denies alleged KKN in new contracts JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina dismissed allegations that graft was involved in its multi-billion dollar business of importing petroleum and oil products.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Toward an orderly election
Toward an orderly election Those who are hoping that one day a person will emerge to lead a democratic Indonesia naturally realize the importance of preventing this republic from being destroyed from within.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
National athletes to meet Habibie for the first time
National athletes to meet Habibie for the first time JAKARTA (JP): For the first time since taking office, President B.J. Habibie will next week send off athletes departing for an international sporting event.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Students favor E. Timor referendum: Poll
Students favor E. Timor referendum: Poll JAKARTA (JP): A poll involving 900 students and 100 lecturers in five large cities reveals that 66.5 percent believe that the best way to settle East Timor's problems is to let the East Timorese decide their own fate.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Sutiyoso saddened by the impact of rioting and looting
Sutiyoso saddened by the impact of rioting and looting JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso expressed concern on Friday over the recent series of looting and rioting incidents in the city which had caused three countries -- Japan, Australia and the U.S. -- to warn their citizens off visiting Jakarta.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Southeast Asian currencies mixed against U.S. dollar
Southeast Asian currencies mixed against U.S. dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were mixed against the U.S. dollar in late trading on Friday, a suitable end to a lackluster week of trading in the region, traders said.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Fine Art Photography, at Galeri Foto Cahya, Plaza Menteng, 2nd floor, C7-8, Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto 79, Menteng, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Dec. 7. * Painting Exhibition: Temu Ragam Lima Pelukis, at Balai Budaya, Jl.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Consequence of MNC domination
Consequence of MNC dominationBy Beni Sindhunata This is the second of two articles on foreign investment in Indonesia. JAKARTA (JP): Foreign-investment projects are divided into two groups: undertakings fully owned by foreign investors, numbering 1,145 projects with an investment value of Rp 232...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Tunas Ridean incurs loss
Tunas Ridean incurs loss JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Tunas Ridean reported a net loss of Rp 900 million (about US$120,000) in first nine months of this year compared to a net profit of Rp 12.6 billion in the same period last year.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.27, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 803,500 Alumindo Light Metal 300 0 29,500 Alumindo...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Jakarta a safe place, for whom?
Jakarta a safe place, for whom? Words spoken by Gen. Wiranto and other officials still ring in people's ears, that Jakarta is safe again after real turbulence. But what does "safe" mean?To work as a bus driver and get beaten by hoodlums?To work as a taxi driver and get killed/stabbed?To visit...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Sumitro calls for revision of foreign exchange regime
Sumitro calls for revision of foreign exchange regime JAKARTA (JP): Economic pundit Sumitro Djojohadikusumo called on the government to revise the current free foreign exchange regime so as to better monitor the flows of capital in and out of the country.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Atako-Lindskog holds on to win Matoa Nasional Open
Atako-Lindskog holds on to win Matoa Nasional Open JAKARTA (JP): When he is on his game, Nigerian golfer Stephen Atako-Lindskog is indomitable.Playing with full confidence, Atako-Lindskog displayed his talents on his way to a three-stroke victory in the Matoa Nasional Open-Andersen Consulting...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Govt slaps travel ban on critics
Govt slaps travel ban on critics JAKARTA (JP): The government has slapped travel bans on at least four government critics charged with treason pending the result of an ongoing official investigation against them.Army Lt. Gen. (ret.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Rate ceiling for Nov. 30 - Dec. 06
Rate ceiling for Nov. 30 - Dec. 06 Time deposit Maximum rate Maximum rate Rp deposit (%) $ deposit (%)--------------------------------------------1-month 49 153-month 47 146-month 38 1412-month 36 1424-month 25 17 Maximum overnight rate for rupiah : 45 percentMaximum overnight rate for U.S.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Foreign investors invited to enter toll road projects
Foreign investors invited to enter toll road projects JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors will be invited to buy stakes in 13 toll roads currently in operation or under construction in a rescue effort to stop them collapsing, a government official said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Falling oil revenue to hurt RI budget
Falling oil revenue to hurt RI budget SINGAPORE (Reuters): A strong rupiah, plunging energy prices and lower production have combined to hand Indonesian oil revenue a triple-whammy which would raise the country's budget deficit significantly, analysts said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Astra CMG opens new office
Astra CMG opens new office JAKARTA (JP): PT Astra CMG Life, a joint venture of Indonesia's Astra International Group and Australia's Colonial Group, has opened a new marketing office in Pekanbaru to cater to the growing demand for life insurance services in the Riau provincial capital.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Poets mock RI's gloomy past, uncertain future
Poets mock RI's gloomy past, uncertain futureBy Yudha Kartohadiprodjo JAKARTA (JP): In the midst of Indonesia's current uncertainties three poets descended on the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center this week and mocked the country's gloomy past and uncertain future.