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Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Nov. 2, 1998
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Nov. 2, 1998Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by Ketut Susena and Hanta Guna, at Mitra Hadiprana, Jl. Kemang Raya 30, South Jakarta (Phone: 7198547), Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Nov. 8.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
A man dressed in black ambushed in Ancol Baru
A man dressed in black ambushed in Ancol Baru JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Jl. Raya Ancol Baru in North Jakarta arrested a man on Saturday who they accused of being one of the ninja-like killers targeting Moslem preachers and suspected black magic practitioners, an officer said.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Freeport: Dirty water won't wash away graft
Freeport: Dirty water won't wash away graftBy Donna K. Woodward BANDUNG (JP): The furor over the extension of the contract between the government and PT Freeport Indonesia, and the compulsory divestment of shares by the latter, attest to a general pattern of unequal relationships between a...
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Tourist arrivals drop in RP
Tourist arrivals drop in RP MANILA (AFP): Tourist arrivals in the Philippines dropped 1.26 percent in the first eight months of the year, an official statement said Sunday.The statement quoted a report by the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corp.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
S'pore to better ties with KL
S'pore to better ties with KL SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore wants to put its relations with Malaysia back on keel and ensure cohesion within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Downer praises East Timor efforts
Downer praises East Timor efforts SYDNEY, Australia (AP): Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has praised the efforts of Indonesia's government in East Timor over the past six months despite reports that as many as 18,000 troops remain in the area.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Mahathir says capital controls working
Mahathir says capital controls working KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Saturday that Malaysia's two-month-old capital controls had been more successful than expected but the recession-hit economy had not yet really recovered.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
MPR urged to drop decree on military presence in House
MPR urged to drop decree on military presence in House JAKARTA (JP): Political expert Harry Tjan Silalahi has urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), when it holds its Special Session on Nov. 10 through Nov.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Poor residents want capital for business, not rice
Poor residents want capital for business, not rice JAKARTA (JP): Residents of Kali Baru subdistrict in North Jakarta, one of the city's poorest areas, have asked the city administration to give them capital to start business ventures instead of staple food packages.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Seven die in speedboat crash
Seven die in speedboat crash PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Two speedboats collided on a river here, leaving at least seven people dead and 35 missing, Antara reported on Sunday.Boats carrying 50 and 31 passengers collided head-on while traveling on the Katingan River at around 10 a.m.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Se Ri Pak hospitalized
Se Ri Pak hospitalized SEOUL (AP): LPGA rookie sensation Se Ri Pak has been hospitalized because of a cold and may have to skip the Japan Classic, hospital officials and sponsors said Sunday."Pak has fever and muscular pains.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Hock Kin steals Indonesia's glory
Hock Kin steals Indonesia's glory JAKARTA (JP): Home shuttlers entertained their victory hungry supporters with devastating displays at the US$120,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open on Sunday, but conceded the prestigious men's crown to Malaysian second stringer Yong Hock Kin.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Bakrie to build CPO plan
Bakrie to build CPO plan JAKARTA (JP): PT Agrowiyana, a subsidiary of the Bakrie Group, plans to build a crude palm oil (CPO) processing plant in Tanjung Jabung in Jambi.Agrowiyana executive Nano Priatno was quoted by Antara in Jambi on Saturday as saying construction would start early next year.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
True colors of reform Indonesia
True colors of reform Indonesia As officially announced to achieve a total reformed Indonesia, three important milestones have been scheduled by the government and seemingly agreed upon by the whole nation: the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in November, the general...
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Visio 5.0 drawing software gets better and better with age
Visio 5.0 drawing software gets better and better with ageBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): About two weeks ago I received a wedding invitation from a cousin. He was to have his wedding reception at the mosque inside the House of Representatives (DPR) complex in Jakarta.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Panic recovery of credits
Panic recovery of credits The capricious manner in which the finance ministry has sought to recover the more than Rp 140 trillion (US$18.6 billion) in liquidity support given to 14 troubled banks which were taken over or suspended in August is the hallmark of a government in panic, feeling the...
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
TV Program: Monday, Nov. 2, 1998
TV Program: Monday, Nov. 2, 1998TVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:35 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:05 Management Program: Kiat Manajemen 3:30 TV Drama: Sembilan Satu 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Kita 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:30 Education Quiz: Tangkas Cermat 6:00 News: Lintasan...
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Banks propose fixed asset injection
Banks propose fixed asset injection JAKARTA (JP): Bankers have urged the government to allow undercapitalized banks to improve their capital adequacy ratios (CARs) by injecting their fixed assets into their capital structure.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Three detectives killed as 'ninjas'
Three detectives killed as 'ninjas' JAKARTA (JP): Three Surabaya police precinct detectives were killed on Saturday by an angry mob in Bangkalan on the island of Madura after a criminal they were chasing shouted "ninja killers" at them.The three were named as Second Sgt. Yunus Paribong, Second Sgt.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Soldiers, civilian killed in E. Timor
Soldiers, civilian killed in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Assailants killed three soldiers and a civilian in Weberek, near the provincial capital of Dili, Antara reported on Sunday.A fourth soldier was missing and believed to be dead.
Mon, 02 Nov 1998
Rice imports may be cut by 50%
Rice imports may be cut by 50% JAKARTA (JP): The country will be able to halve its huge rice imports next fiscal year if rice production meets the target, Minister of Agriculture Soleh Solahuddin has said.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Secure Parking company tight-lipped about success
Secure Parking company tight-lipped about successBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): If you park your car in a big shopping mall, an apartment complex or a starred hotel here, it is likely that you will be met by the smiling faces of Secure Parking staff, replete with their computerized system.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
What Jakartan say about parking
What Jakartan say about parking JAKARTA (JP): Parking has become a long-standing and complex problem for Jakartans. Mismanagement, poor services, thuggery and unjustified additional levies are just a few of the difficulties they encounter.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
One-night stands: Harmless fun that can lead to trouble
One-night stands: Harmless fun that can lead to trouble JAKARTA: "Mita", a member of the marketing staff of a pharmaceutical company, was assigned to attend a five-day seminar in Paris.At breakfast before the event started, the 30-year-old met Xavier.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Human-interest issues in sports 'wins viewers'
Human-interest issues in sports 'wins viewers'By Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): Monica Desideria imagined herself walking down the Lebak Bulus soccer stadium in South Jakarta in a lavender wedding gown by famous sports designer Abba.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Nusantara Symphony Orchestra stays true to form
Nusantara Symphony Orchestra stays true to formBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): The above headline may create the impression that the Nusantara Symphony Orchestra (NSO) has existed for some time and that it has established a form anyone would recognize.It is not the case, and its appearance on Oct.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Lombok villagers earns living overseas
Lombok villagers earns living overseasBy H. Bur Solihin MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (Antara): Residents of Lombok island who work in Malaysia have founded a new neighborhood: Banjar Malaysia. It is located in the Bakong hamlet of Kebon Ayu village, Gerung district, West Lombok regency, 30...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Young man murders six relatives in Medan
Young man murders six relatives in Medan JAKARTA (JP): A 17-year-old grounded from leaving the family home over his erratic behavior bludgeoned his parents and four of his siblings to death with a hammer in Medan, press reports said Saturday.M. Fahrizal Batubara allegedly killed his father Dr.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Dayaks' longhouse is a showcase of togetherness
Dayaks' longhouse is a showcase of togetherness BENTUANG KARIMUN, West Kalimantan (JP): The Dayak, one of the largest ethnic groups in Indonesia, are the indigenous people of Kalimantan.Longhouses are the most visible characteristics of their community.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Youth Pledge Day and its meaning
Youth Pledge Day and its meaningBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): We Indonesians have been boasting about our vast cultural diversity. Our national motto, Bhineka Tunggal Ika, means, in essence, Unity in Diversity.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
National Archives Building returns to its past glories
National Archives Building returns to its past gloriesText by Yudha Kartohadiprodjo photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA(JP): Generally associated with ruined buildings, burned stores and horrendous traffic, old-town Jakarta is hiding a jewel-laden oasis that has remained undiscovered by most...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Jakarta's parking stuck in first gear
Jakarta's parking stuck in first gear The decades-old problem of parking mismanagement in Jakarta remains unresolved while, for some companies, parking is becoming an increasingly lucrative business. The Jakarta Post reporters K.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Bonerate marine park is a tourist eden under threat
Bonerate marine park is a tourist eden under threatBy Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG (JP): "What are they looking for in the sea?"The question has been raised time and again by locals watching foreign tourists diving and playing in the clear waters of Taka Bonerate National Sea Park, about 450 kilometers...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Malaysia warns soldiers
Malaysia warns soldiers KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Stern action will be taken against any military personnel found to be involved in the anti-government demonstrations, Defense Minister Syed Hamid Albar said Saturday."If only one or two members are involved, there is no need to blow it up.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Taste salsa 'Numero Uno' at the Stix
Taste salsa 'Numero Uno' at the StixBy Brigid O'Halloran JAKARTA (JP): The energetic Latino rhythms and colorful style of Colombian band Los Numero Uno initially seem a little out of place in the ultramodern stainless steel and granite environs of Stix, one of Jakarta's newest nightspots.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Banyumas limestone quarriers put life on the lime
Banyumas limestone quarriers put life on the limeBy Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Saiman is 40, but he raced up the craggy rock face like a lithe house lizard.Lingering acute economic hardships have forced several thousand limestone quarriers like Saiman to risk life...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Pramoedya's view of ethnic Chinese still apt
Pramoedya's view of ethnic Chinese still apt Hoakiau in Indonesia; (Overseas Chinese in Indonesia); By Pramoedya Ananta Toer; Garba Budaya, Jakarta, 1998; xi + 293 pp JAKARTA (JP): This book was originally a long essay in the form of letters -- nine all together -- addressed to a certain Hs-y...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Indonesia faces struggle to take all badminton titles
Indonesia faces struggle to take all badminton titles JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's bid for a second consecutive clean sweep at the Sanyo Indonesia Open badminton championships remains hanging in the balance after the Danes and Malaysians dug deep and showed excellent survival instincts in Saturday's...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
President briefs governors, military chiefs on politics
President briefs governors, military chiefs on politics JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie on Saturday briefed the country's 27 governors, regional military commanders and provincial police chiefs on political and security issues ahead of the upcoming Special Session of the People's Consultative...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Valet parking system fast becoming a fixture in capital
Valet parking system fast becoming a fixture in capitalBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): Taking a girlfriend or boyfriend to a plaza by car on the weekend is mostly a pleasurable occasion. But this can turn sour as soon as you reach the overcrowded parking lot.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
KLA Project marks a decade in the po music rat race
KLA Project marks a decade in the po music rat raceBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): If you're in your 30s you may identify with their songs. KLA Project first climbed the local charts with Tentang Kita (About Us) in 1988 -- long before MTV was aired in Indonesia.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Sotlight
SotlightPhoto A: Indigo RestaurantMajapahit Mandarin OrientalDRAWING ATTENTION: Actress Paramitha Rusady (right) displays a sketch at the Indigo Restaurant & Bar in Hotel Majapahit Mandarin Oriental Surabaya on Oct. 22.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Determined Mamat directs traffic and rules the road
Determined Mamat directs traffic and rules the roadBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Some may call the 57-year-old Mamat Gayo "disabled", others "physically challenged".However the abnormal growth in his hands and feet have not disabled his spirit for life in the daily challenge of helping direct traffic...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Forgive and forget
Forgive and forgetFrom RepublikaState Minister for Food and Horticulture, Prof. Dr. A.M. Saefuddin's statement in connection with the next presidential seat, particularly with respect to his attempt to compete with Megawati Soekarnoputri, has triggered a lot of protests, particularly from the...
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Indigenous tribe suffers in Bentuang-Karimun park
Indigenous tribe suffers in Bentuang-Karimun park Atma Jaya Catholic University's nature lovers from Jakarta grouped in Wanachala and went on an expedition to Bentuang- Karimun National Park in West Kalimantan in August and September. The seven-member team consisting of F.
Sun, 01 Nov 1998
Reform means never having to say you are sorry
Reform means never having to say you are sorry JAKARTA (JP): First thing in the morning of every Lebaran (Moslem Holiday), after praying, I have to accept apologies from my wife, my sons, my daughter-in-law and my granddaughter.