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Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Asia soccer chiefs issues ultimatum on W. Cup boycott
Asia soccer chiefs issues ultimatum on W. Cup boycott BANGKOK (Reuters): Asian soccer chiefs on Tuesday gave FIFA until March to avert a regional boycott of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea by giving Asia the chance of an extra place in the finals.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Locals may get oil firms' stock
Locals may get oil firms' stock JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangksubroto has asked state oil and gas company Pertamina to tender shares to be divested by its foreign oil and gas contractors to national companies.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Brutal campaigns not for new voters
Brutal campaigns not for new voters JAKARTA (JP): An expert has warned teenage voters to avoid high-tension street campaigns during next year's general election for safety reason.Hermawan Sulistyo, a political observer from the National Institute of Sciences, told a youth meeting on Sunday that...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Bank NISP to issue 300m rights shares
Bank NISP to issue 300m rights shares JAKARTA (JP): Bank NISP plans to issue 300 million rights shares by the end of this month to strengthen its capital structure, the bank's president Pramukti Surjaudjaja said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Ismail Suny
Ismail Suny Correction: In an article printed on this page on Tuesday we incorrectly identified law professor Ismail Suny as a political adviser to President B.J. Habibie. We regret the error. -- Editor
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Soeharto's rights guaranteed, even if conficted: Baharuddin
Soeharto's rights guaranteed, even if conficted: Baharuddin JAKARTA (JP): Former secretary general of the National Commission on Human Rights, Baharuddin Lopa, said Tuesday that the rights of former president Soeharto were guaranteed during investigations into alleged corruption, collusion and...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Regional monies down against dollar
Regional monies down against dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were lower against the U.S. dollar in late Asian trading Tuesday after a surge in the U.S. currency against the Japanese yen prompted dollar-bidding across the region, traders said.The U.S.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Jostling under way to succeed Mahathir
Jostling under way to succeed MahathirBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The race to succeed Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is under way, and a former adversary who spent years in the political wilderness is building momentum.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
China donates furniture, food to slum area school
China donates furniture, food to slum area school JAKARTA (JP): Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Chen Shiqiu donated classroom furniture and food worth about Rp 7.5 million (US$1,000) on Tuesday to an elementary school in the Kalibaru slum area in Cilincing, North Jakarta.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Supreme audit body, House strive for clean government
Supreme audit body, House strive for clean government JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) and the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) agreed on Tuesday to join forces in the drive to develop a clean government that is free from corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Bukopin, BMI for plantation
Bukopin, BMI for plantation JAKARTA (JP): The government will assign Bank Bukopin and Bank Muamalat Indonesia (BMI) to finance the development of the country's plantation sector, Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Govt sees debt service ratio up to 49.3 percent
Govt sees debt service ratio up to 49.3 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government expects the ratio of serviced foreign debt to exports to reach an alarming level of 49.3 percent in the current fiscal year that ends in March, Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Gumelar appeals to leaders' sense of responsibility
Gumelar appeals to leaders' sense of responsibility JAKARTA (JP): Governor of the National Resilience Institute Lt. Gen. Agum Gumelar appealed on Tuesday to the responsibility of the political elite in preventing further turmoil.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Thailand to host Tiger Cup 2000
Thailand to host Tiger Cup 2000 BANGKOK (AFP): The ASEAN Football Federation, the regional body controlling soccer in Southeast Asia, has chosen Thailand as the host of the Tiger Cup 2000.The Thais, who won the inaugural title in 1996, were chosen after successfully hosting the Asian Games, with...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Bulungan may get national park honor
Bulungan may get national park honor SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The provincial administration has welcomed the proposal by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to accord national park status to the 400,000-hectare Sebuku- Sembakung forest in Bulungan regency, Antara reported on Monday.Kayat R.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
In search of excellence
In search of excellence JAKARTA (JP): The following are results of the survey on the national leadership crisis, the story of which appears on Page 1.1. What are the main criteria needed for a national leader?Integrity and trustworthiness 76.4%Popular support 45.6Wise and having wisdom 31.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Timor car owners distressed by uncertainty
Timor car owners distressed by uncertaintyBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Edna drives her red sedan car every day, the same way, to her office in a high-rise building in the city. Even though she is alone in the car, she is happy and confident that her car will never give her trouble.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
One killed and three arrested for toll road robbery
One killed and three arrested for toll road robbery JAKARTA (JP): City police officers patrolling the Jakarta- Cikampek toll road late on Monday night shot to death one member of a five-member gang of street bandits who were caught red- handed extorting money from taxi passengers.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Dec. 15,1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,425.00 7,575.00 7,425.00 7,625.00Austrian schilling 1 599.05 669.05 - -Australian dollar 1 4,468.65 4,728.65 4,465.00 4,815.00Belgian franc 1 200.25 225.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
What are trained people?
What are trained people?From MerdekaThe (government's) plan to establish (a militia of) "trained civilians" (rakyat terlatih, ratih) is extremely confusing. Indonesia already has the Armed Forces, including the Police.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Golkar dissenters name party, delay its declaration
Golkar dissenters name party, delay its declaration JAKARTA (JP): Golkar dissenters failed on Tuesday to make good on their plan to establish a new party on Dec. 15, but said in any case it would be named the Justice and Unity Party.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
ASEAN pushing for change
ASEAN pushing for change If encouraging messages about "bold initiatives" bandied about before (Monday) night's formal dinner are translated into policy, the leaders will have given a crucial boost to ASEAN's credibility.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Military rotates troops in E. Timor
Military rotates troops in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Three troop battalions began arriving in East Timor on Tuesday to replace those stationed in the troubled area for one year, Antara reported.East Timor Military Command chief Col.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Wanted: A credible president
Wanted: A credible president Good leadership is important, particularly at a time of an acute national crisis. Is Indonesia undergoing a leadership crisis? The Jakarta Post and the D&R news magazine commissioned a poll to find out what people think about the issue.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
City's New Year's celebrations uncertain
City's New Year's celebrations uncertain JAKARTA (JP): A gubernatorial decree concerning public celebrations on New Year's Eve is still in the works, but councilors were split on Tuesday on whether the show should go on to bring in 1999.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Rupiah and local stock market fall
Rupiah and local stock market fall JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah fell slightly to 7,600 against the U.S. dollar in late trading on Tuesday, down from Monday's close of 7,525 in line with a weakening in other regional currencies.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
On overseas schooling
On overseas schoolingFrom Media IndonesiaHaving read articles in the Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 editions of Media Indonesia, I felt saddened and at the same time I saw how ridiculous the situation was. Let's look at some simple statistics.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Poor families to get cheap loans
Poor families to get cheap loans JAKARTA (JP): The government launched on Tuesday two schemes of cheap credits to help poor families, small businesses and cooperatives survive the year-long economic crisis.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Cambodia in unceremoniously
Cambodia in unceremoniouslyBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat HANOI (JP): Leaders and officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) insisted on Wednesday that Cambodia was now a member of the grouping despite the unceremonious nature of its admission.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Two men arrested for luxury car frauds
Two men arrested for luxury car frauds JAKARTA (JP): Police have managed to apprehend two men on Monday for their alleged involvement in a series of luxury car frauds, City Police spokesman Lt. Col. Edward Aritonang told the media on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Juwono promises to review proposed overseas study ban
Juwono promises to review proposed overseas study ban JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education Juwono Sudarsono has promised to study whether President B.J. Habibie's proposal to ban elementary school children from studying abroad would infringe on human rights.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Elephants destroy oil palms
Elephants destroy oil palms BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A herd of elephants rampaged through an oil palm plantation belonging to settlers and a private company in SP7 Teunom, West Aceh, Antara reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Agrintara suffers shortage of CPO
Agrintara suffers shortage of CPO JAKARTA (JP): State cooking oil producer PT Perkebunan Agrintara said on Tuesday that it had operated below its production capacity for at least four months due to a shortage of crude palm oil (CPO).
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Drug addicts vulnerable to HIV infection
Drug addicts vulnerable to HIV infectionBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Both the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and drug addiction can lead to fatalities. But while AIDS is still incurable, drug addiction can be treated -- if the addict kicks the habit before it is too late.
Wed, 16 Dec 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 Family's Welfare 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.15, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 450 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 338,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 -25 137,000 Alumindo...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Habibie will serve another term if asked
Habibie will serve another term if asked HANOI (Reuters): President B.J. Habibie said on Tuesday it would be arrogant not to accept the presidency for a second term if the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) wanted to appoint him next year.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Indonesia's female archers make early exits in Bangkok
Indonesia's female archers make early exits in Bangkok BANGKOK (JP): Indonesian women's archery quartet failed in their bid for a podium finish at the 13th Asian Games when they were all sent packing in the early stages of the competition on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
RI bags two silvers and one bronze in karate
RI bags two silvers and one bronze in karate BANGKOK (JP): Lady luck shone on Indonesia on Wednesday when the women's team took two silvers and one bronze in the 13th Asian Games karate competition at the Thammasat University sports complex.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Searching for leadership
Searching for leadership The findings of the poll published in this newspaper today, that this country is experiencing a leadership crisis, may not sound earth-shattering to most educated Indonesians. The continuing economic slump; the never-ending street demonstrations; the persistent clinging by...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Delta, China Airlines deal
Delta, China Airlines deal ATLANTA (AFP): Delta Airlines of the United States and China Southern Airlines on Monday announced a business alliance covering flights between U.S. and Chinese airports.Under an agreement known as "code-sharing," Delta will purchase seats on China Southern's...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
APEC to move quickly on crisis
APEC to move quickly on crisis SINGAPORE (AP): Pacific Rim nations will act quickly over the next 10 months to produce a credible response to the economic crisis, while moving forward on trade liberalization, an official said Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Moslem sect rumors lead to Madura burning
Moslem sect rumors lead to Madura burning SURABAYA (JP): Rumors of an active Moslem sect that was banned in 1971 led to the burning of three houses and two mosques belonging to alleged sect members by hundreds of people on Monday in Pamekasan, Madura.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
ABRI to get seats in House to stay 'powerful'
ABRI to get seats in House to stay 'powerful' JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) will likely obtain unelected seats in a large enough number at the House of Representatives to ensure it remains "powerful enough" to play a role in the legislative body.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
RI shuttlers
RI shuttlers Indonesia won its first gold medal, in badminton, at the current Asian Games. Millions of TV viewers saw the dedication of the players who again showed their prowess in an international arena.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Habibie supports asset distribution plan: Adi
Habibie supports asset distribution plan: Adi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono said on Tuesday that President B.J. Habibie fully supported the proposal to distribute the assets of conglomerates and banks taken over by the government among small and medium-...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Siemens' cellular sales drop 60 percent this year
Siemens' cellular sales drop 60 percent this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Siemens Indonesia, a subsidiary of the Germany-based technology company Siemens AG, will suffer a major drop in the sales of its cellular telephones this year due to the country's worst ever economic crisis, a company executive said...
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Adjusting to change in ASEAN
Adjusting to change in ASEAN The nine members of ASEAN agreed at the end of last week to liberalize investment policies throughout the region. Various advantages are to be offered by the ASEAN countries to investors in the coming two years, beginning on January 1, 1999.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
ABRI militia plan 'needs to be debated further'
ABRI militia plan 'needs to be debated further' JAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces' (ABRI) plan to establish a civilian militia to support security forces needs to be debated further to gain more popular support, a leading rights campaigner said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Dec 1998
Mia, Taufik out after day of badminton upsets
Mia, Taufik out after day of badminton upsetsBy Primastuti Handayani BANGKOK (JP): Upsets proliferated in the 13th Asian Games badminton competition on Tuesday, with Indonesia's Mia Audina and top seed Ye Zhaoying both making early exits at the quarterfinals stage of the women's singles event.