Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Misuse of state funds still rampant, says BPK chairman
Misuse of state funds still rampant, says BPK chairman JAKARTA (JP): Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) chairman Satrio "Billy" Joedono said on Friday that misuse of state funds remained rampant across all government ministries and agencies.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Jakarta, city of fear?
Jakarta, city of fear? In the heat of our present push toward greater democracy and equal rights for all, there seems to be one element essential to the building of such an ideal society that has been forgotten: the freedom from fear.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Live TV shows
Live TV shows JAKARTA (JP): Sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local TVs (all times in West Indonesia Time):Saturday:English soccer league: Chelsea v Sheffield Wednesday SCTV at 10 p.m.Sunday:Italian soccer league: Parma v AC Milan RCTI at 8:30 p.m.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Lonsum books higher profit
Lonsum books higher profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT London Sumatra Indonesia reported a 14 percent increase in net profit to Rp 50.2 billion in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Difficult times ahead for torched churches
Difficult times ahead for torched churches JAKARTA (JP): The rebuilding of churches burned or damaged during last Sunday's riots is likely to be hindered by problems stemming from the difficulty of raising funds during the prolonged economic crisis, church representatives said on Friday.Rev.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Rupiah steady but stocks down further
Rupiah steady but stocks down further JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah remained steady at 7,450 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, but stock prices in the local exchange continued declining.Currency dealers said the rupiah, which opened at 7,300, rose to an intraday high of 7,250 during midday trading due...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Euro means doubts for Asia
Euro means doubts for Asia MANILA (AFP): The looming introduction next year of Europe's single currency will be a source of uncertainty for recession-hit Asia, the Asian Development Bank said in a report Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Asia's transparency improves
Asia's transparency improves HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Asian countries have generally improved their perceived transparency over the past year, which probably has a lot to do with the regional financial crisis, according to a survey by Political and Economic Risk Consultancy.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Power tariff hike delayed
Power tariff hike delayed JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangksubroto has delayed for an unspecified amount of time the planned hike in power prices, which was scheduled for this month.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Fakfak facing transport isolation
Fakfak facing transport isolation FAKFAK, Irian Jaya: The Fakfak regency faces isolation as Twin Otters owned by the Merpati Nusantara Airlines will not be operating for a week while KM Rinjani, a passenger ship operated by state-owned PT Pelni, is undergoing an annual docking.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Mahathir in Sabah for talks
Mahathir in Sabah for talks KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad flew to the eastern state of Sabah on Friday for a two-day "working visit" amid growing talk of an impending state election.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Indonesia for all
Indonesia for all As in his first, Masli Arman's second letter on Nov. 16 made a very tendentious, unrealistic and xenophobic analysis in launching a debate with Leo Suryadinata. With his inaccurate and very outdated data (from a 1930 census) Masli made a projection covering 68 years solely based...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Indocement's net revenues up slightly
Indocement's net revenues up slightly JAKARTA (JP): PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, the country's major cement producer, reported on Friday a slight increase in net revenues to Rp 1.17 trillion (about US$157 million) in the first nine months of this year, ending on Sept. 30, from Rp 1.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Few outsiders object to keeping PR polling system
Few outsiders object to keeping PR polling system JAKARTA (JP): Two of the largest political parties not represented in the House of Representatives (DPR) have expressed no objections to a plan to retain the proportional representation (PR) system in next year's election.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
A few PPP favorites aim to garner support
A few PPP favorites aim to garner support JAKARTA (JP): The congress of the United Development Party (PPP) to be held from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 will be mainly watched for the emergence of potential leaders.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Australia will seek to encourage Indonesian military's openness
Australia will seek to encourage Indonesian military's openness SURABAYA (Agencies): Australia will encourage the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) to develop a new relationship with the people, Australian Defense Minister John Moore said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Drug dealers netted at West Jakarta hotel
Drug dealers netted at West Jakarta hotel JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta police have apprehended three men believed to be members of an amphetamine derivative shabu-shabu syndicate at Hotel Astika in West Jakarta after receiving a tip- off from one of the arrested suspects, an officer said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
39 people hurt during protest against pulp plant
39 people hurt during protest against pulp plant MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): At least 39 people were injured and 15 remained in hospital after being hurt during clashes Thursday between soldiers and 2,000 protesters over PT Inti Indorayon Utama (IIU) pulp and paper plant, police said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
OPEC to take action in March: Oil minister
OPEC to take action in March: Oil minister DUBAI (AFP): OPEC will adopt measures to try to bolster oil prices at the 11-member cartel's next meeting on March 23, United Arab Emirates Oil Minister Obaid ibn Saif al-Nasseri pledged on Friday.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Rise in crime scares the city
Rise in crime scares the city JAKARTA (JP): The capital witnessed just another ordinary day on Friday in the midst of fresh rumors of looming disturbances.No serious incidents or clashes were reported. In several parts of the city, a number of university and high school students packed the streets...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Is Ghalib really a chicken?
Is Ghalib really a chicken? Was the presentation of a hen from students to Attorney General A.M. Ghalib really necessary? Do the students really believe that a live hen truly represents what he is?Since he was appointed by President B.J.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Gradual steps to understanding sound corporate governance
Gradual steps to understanding sound corporate governanceBy George S. Tahija The following article is an excerpt from a paper presented at the APEC Symposium in Sydney on Nov. 3, 1998. SYDNEY: Indonesia is undergoing many changes.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Demonstration takes over contest
Demonstration takes over contest JAKARTA (JP): Ten bands from different senior high schools in five cities will compete in a music competition at Bengkel Nightpark discotheque in South Jakarta on Sunday afternoon.The theme of the competition is demonstration.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Longtime S'pore prisoner freed
Longtime S'pore prisoner freed SINGAPORE (AFP): A longtime Singapore political prisoner freed from restrictions on Friday 32 years after his arrest said the government decision was belated and called for an end to detention without trial.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Women must pressurize parties to fight for their rights, causes
Women must pressurize parties to fight for their rights, causes JAKARTA (JP): Political researcher Chusnul Mar'iyah decried the dearth of programs for women in the platforms of the big political parties gearing up for next year's election."They all think that this is not an important issue.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
ABRI are fortunate
ABRI are fortunateFrom UmmatThe most fortunate citizens of the Republic of Indonesia are the Armed Forces (ABRI) personnel. They have the opportunity to hold positions in not only their own structure but also in other sectors like the bureaucracy -- right up to its highest rank i.e. the president.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Troops warned against illegal pamphlets
Troops warned against illegal pamphlets JAKARTA (ANTARA): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo has asked servicemen to be on guard against illegal pamphlets carrying provocative messages."We, leaders and company commanders, have already done our best to prevent them (troops) from being...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Bank directors detained for graft
Bank directors detained for graft PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Three directors of the state-owned bank Pembangunan Daerah in this provincial capital have been detained for corruption.The three, named as JS, president, CSD, marketing director and ZE, general affairs director, are suspected of...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 27, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,200.00 7,400.00 7,200.00 7,500.00Austrian schilling 1 566.90 636.90 - -Australian dollar 1 4,505.85 4,765.85 4,522.00 4,872.00Belgian franc 1 189.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
700 students try to return to the House
700 students try to return to the House JAKARTA (JP): The number of student protesters taking to the city's streets on Friday was slightly lower than on previous days, but tension heightened in the early evening with a new rally.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Timber lost in cross-border theft
Timber lost in cross-border theft TARAKAN, East Kalimantan: Indonesian military personnel recently confiscated 75 pieces of heavy equipment owned by timber thieves operating near the border of East Kalimantan province and Sabah, Malaysia.
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Railway crossing guard's suit upheld
Railway crossing guard's suit upheld JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Administrative High Court has ordered the minister of communications to pay Rp 15 million (US$2,000) in compensation to a railway crossing guard whose neglect led to a bloody crash which left more than 100 people dead in Bintaro, South...
Sat, 28 Nov 1998
Govt to establish financing agency to boost exports
Govt to establish financing agency to boost exports JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to boost exports, the government plans to establish a financing agency whose immediate focus will be to provide subsidized, preshipment working capital and export credit for exporters hampered by the current financial...
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Looting on toll road
Looting on toll road On Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998, as I was returning to Bandung from Jakarta after a business appointment, I had a very bad experience on a toll road and had to give away all personal belongings to looters.It was about 5 p.m.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Tommy's remarks give students new spirit
Tommy's remarks give students new spirit JAKARTA (JP): A challenge laid down by the youngest son of former president Soeharto calling for people to prove the wrongdoings of his father and family has galvanized the student movement in the capital.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Log supply expected to drop by 25 percent
Log supply expected to drop by 25 percent JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's log supply might decline by as much as 25 percent this year due to a drop in timber companies' logging activities, according to the Indonesian Forestry Society (MPI).
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Mixed-ethnic Chinese literature
Mixed-ethnic Chinese literature Most of us would think that Chinese-Indonesians know nothing other than trade, and they are even labeled quite often as "economic animals". Very interestingly, Mr. Leo Suryadinata writes in his book "The culture of the Chinese minority in Indonesia" (as shown in...
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Compensation sought from country club
Compensation sought from country club JAKARTA (JP): About 25 families in the Ciganjur-Cipedak subdistrict, South Jakarta, have demanded compensation for a 12- hectare plot of their land appropriated by force as part of the Matoa golf course and country club.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Manhunt for 25 jailbreakers
Manhunt for 25 jailbreakers MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police are still hunting for 25 of the 40 people who escaped from the Labuhan Deli penitentiary two weeks ago, Antara reported on Thursday.Mintardjo, chief of prison affairs at the North Sumatra Justice Office, said 15 escapees had been recaptured...
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Number of poor families doubles
Number of poor families doubles JAKARTA (JP): The number of Jakarta families living below the poverty line in October was 57,218, more than double the 23,384 families recorded three months earlier, an official from the city's office of the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
U.S. says Indonesia used excessive force
U.S. says Indonesia used excessive force WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States on Wednesday said Indonesian security forces has used excessive force against unarmed demonstrators and urged the government to bring those responsible to justice quickly.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
ABRI and the people
ABRI and the people Since former president Soeharto was forced to step down in May, the Armed Forces (ABRI) has been forced to stand back and watch while demands for total reform rise to a fever pitch.The demands of the reform movement, articulated so vociferously by university students, is nothing...
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Govt may give up stakes in 7 charity foundations
Govt may give up stakes in 7 charity foundations JAKARTA (JP): The government might sell the stakes controlled by seven foundations chaired by former president Soeharto if they lack profitability, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Alleviation Haryono Suyono said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
ASEAN countries seek drug deterrent
ASEAN countries seek drug deterrent HANOI (AFP): The nine countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) began on Thursday a conference in Hanoi on ways to protect young people from the increasing threat of drugs.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Hyundai given ample debt relief
Hyundai given ample debt relief SEOUL (Reuters): South Korea's Hyundai Motor has been given substantially more debt relief than it originally asked for in its deal to take over troubled Kia Motors Corp and Asia Motors, it was announced on Thursday.Creditors agreed to write off an additional 219.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
German exports fall
German exports fall WIESBADEN, Germany (AFP): German exports to ASEAN countries and to Russia slumped in August owing to the economic and financial crises hammering the countries, data published by the Federal Statistics Office on Thursday showed.Germany exported goods worth a total 1.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Six foreign companies bid for stake in Pelindo's unit
Six foreign companies bid for stake in Pelindo's unit JAKARTA (JP): Six giant foreign shipping and port operators have submitted offers to buy a 49 percent to 51 percent stake in the newly established PT Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT), a unit of state-owned port operator PT Pelindo...
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
Free AIDS tests at UI
Free AIDS tests at UI JAKARTA (JP): University of Indonesia's School of Medicine will offer free HIV/AIDS tests to the public for three months beginning next month in commemoration of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the organizers said Wednesday.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
S'pore to offer palm oil futures contract
S'pore to offer palm oil futures contract SINGAPORE (Bloomberg): The Singapore Commodity Exchange may start trading a palm oil futures contract, a move that would challenge the dominance of the Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange, where crude palm oil is exclusively traded.
Fri, 27 Nov 1998
PPP introduces new vision, paradigm for 1999 election
PPP introduces new vision, paradigm for 1999 election JAKARTA (JP): Ahead of its extraordinary Congress, slated for Nov. 29 through Dec. 3, the United Development Party (PPP) has been launching several strategic issues as part of its efforts to maintain its existence in the politics of the reform...