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Sat, 12 Dec 1998
16,000 orphans need help in Aceh
16,000 orphans need help in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): At least 16,000 orphans whose parents were either killed or abducted in Aceh during a 10-year military operation there need assistance in order to continue their studies.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Six Filipino fishermen sent home
Six Filipino fishermen sent home PALU, Central Sulawesi: The immigration authorities have sent six fishermen from the Philippines stranded here to the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, where they would be shipped home.Antara quoted immigration office chief M.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Sanyoto, Beddu questioned over Tommy's projects
Sanyoto, Beddu questioned over Tommy's projects JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of investment Sanyoto Sastrowardoyo and former chairman of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang were questioned at the Attorney General's Office on Friday over the national car project and a multibillion...
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Timor Putra 'must pay' Rp 3.09t in back taxes
Timor Putra 'must pay' Rp 3.09t in back taxes JAKARTA (JP): PT Timor Putra Nasional automobile company, which is controlled by former president Soeharto's youngest son, Hutomo Mandala Putra, popularly known as "Tommy", was given until Dec.18 to pay Rp 3.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
RI stops sending workers to Singapore indefinitely
RI stops sending workers to Singapore indefinitely JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower has stopped the sending of migrant workers to Singapore for an indefinite period, until labor supply firms are able to make clear the protection of workers there, Antara reported Friday.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Factions split over 4 million civil servants
Factions split over 4 million civil servants JAKARTA (JP): Factions on the House of Representatives' Working Committee were divided into two camps over whether Indonesia's 4 million civil servants should be allowed to be involved in political parties.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
'Antara-Lusa' pact hoped to help bilateral ties
'Antara-Lusa' pact hoped to help bilateral ties JAKARTA (JP): Official news agency, Antara expects a cooperation agreement with its Portuguese counterpart will improve the sometimes strained relations between the two countries.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Armed civilian militia plan comes under fire
Armed civilian militia plan comes under fire JAKARTA (JP): A resounding "no" was voiced on Friday by public figures and scholars responding to the Armed Forces (ABRI) plan to establish an armed civilian militia.Former defense minister Gen.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Nine children die from dengue
Nine children die from dengue KUDUS, Central Java: Nine children have died in dengue fever outbreaks in at least three towns in Central Java, health officials said on Friday.Three died in Kudus, four in Demak and two in Semarang, they reported.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Indonesian fencers fall in Asian Games third round
Indonesian fencers fall in Asian Games third round BANGKOK (JP): Indonesian fencers got off to a poor start when the 13th Asian Games as they were dumped out of the competition in the third round of the individual epee competition on Friday.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Leo Burnet gets award
Leo Burnet gets award JAKARTA (JP): Public relations company Leo Burnet Kreasindo has received the Best Environmental PR award from the Asian PR News-Media & Marketing Publication for its print advertisement which called for the environmental protection of the Seribu Islands north of Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Soeharto stirs up suspicion
Soeharto stirs up suspicionFrom MerdekaMedia reports on the investigation of former president Soeharto conducted at the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Dec. 9 made me wonder why the security measures for an ordinary citizen were so extraordinary.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Face to Face: Indonesia and Britain, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta (Phone: 5211320), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 12-18.
Sat, 12 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 Documentary 9:00 TV Drama: Bulan Dalam Baskom 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Caution on collections
Caution on collections On Dec. 9, a shop owner in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, telephoned us to inquire about a group of students wearing Atma Jaya University orange jackets and collecting funds regarding the tragic Semanggi incident.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Commodities collapse magnifies Papua New Guinea's misfortune
Commodities collapse magnifies Papua New Guinea's misfortuneBy James Regan SYDNEY (Reuters): Papua New Guinea was in trouble even before Asia's financial mess knocked the wind out of world commodities markets.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Badminton gives RI first gold medal
Badminton gives RI first gold medal BANGKOK (Agencies): Badminton salvaged Indonesia's pride at the 13th Asian Games when its new-look men's team trounced an unusually spiritless China for the gold medal on Friday.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Yogyakarta's Heri Dono wins Prince Claus Award
Yogyakarta's Heri Dono wins Prince Claus Award JAKARTA (JP): A Yogyakarta artist, Heri Dono, has won a US$20,000 Prince Claus Award from the Dutch government.The award was presented by the Dutch ambassador to Indonesia, Baron Schelto van Heemstra, at Karta Pusaka, the Indonesian- Netherlands...
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
APEC accepts U.S. offer on social safety
APEC accepts U.S. offer on social safety SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation has accepted a U.S. offer to explore how member countries can cooperate to provide social safety provisions to crisis-stricken countries, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Contradictions in human rights
Contradictions in human rights United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson said almost all the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are being abused in many parts of the world.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Indonesia retains men's Asiad badminton team title
Indonesia retains men's Asiad badminton team titleBy Primastuti Handayani BANGKOK (JP): A new look Indonesian men's badminton team cruised to back-to-back titles at the Asian Games on Friday, ending a nearly week long gold medal drought for Indonesia.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
A voice of conscience must speak
A voice of conscience must speakBy Marianus Kleden KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Incorrect "input" in forming the conscience of Indonesians has inevitably resulted in erroneous "output".In the continuing sociopolitical turbulence, a juridical question can be asked of someone's guilt.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Pertamina told to check contract irregularities
Pertamina told to check contract irregularities JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto has called on state oil and gas company Pertamina to check possible irregularities in oil and gas contracts awarded to foreign companies in joint ventures with former president...
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Asian currencies end lower against dollar
Asian currencies end lower against dollar SINGAPORE (Agencies): Asian currencies ended largely lower against the U.S. dollar on Friday after being locked in tight ranges in lethargic trading, dealers said.The yen closed Asian trading here at 117.37 against the dollar from 117.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Asia Pacific countries face onslaught of health problems
Asia Pacific countries face onslaught of health problems YOGYAKARTA (JP): Health experts from 13 countries concluded on Friday their five-day conference called Asia-Pacific Social Sciences and Medicine voicing a warning over the multitude of health problems besieging the region.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
UK envoy discusses rights in E. Timor
UK envoy discusses rights in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: British deputy head of mission, Quinton Quayle, has held talks with head of the provincial office of the National Commission on Human Rights (KOMNAS), Florentino Sarmento, on the latest developments in human rights in East Timor.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Crisis delays restoration works on aging mosque
Crisis delays restoration works on aging mosque JAKARTA (JP): The current financial hardship has badly affected the restoration of the nearly three-century-old Kebon Jeruk mosque in Kota, the city's Chinatown in downtown Jakarta.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Australia to open honorary consulate
Australia to open honorary consulate JAKARTA: Australian Ambassador to Indonesia John McCarthy is scheduled to install Barry Cooke as Australian honorary consul for East Kalimantan during a reception to be held in Balikpapan on Monday, it was announced Friday.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Health lies on your plate
Health lies on your plate I refer to Dumilah Ayuningtyas' "Health reform essential for hospitals' survival" (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 3, 1998). I am particularly impressed by the statement: "Under the new paradigm, medical services will be geared toward helping people become healthier rather than...
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Let's keep our emotions in check
Let's keep our emotions in check Wednesday, Dec. 9, will stand as a historic day in both law enforcement and politics. On that day, former president Soeharto was summoned to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office to be questioned about matters related to corruption, collusion, nepotism and abuse of power.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Serving others
Serving others It is a tough time for all of us. Not only here in Jakarta or Indonesia, but all around the world humanity is experiencing the change of time. It is a reform of the worldwide political and global economic system down to individual transformation.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Pasar Jaya ends ties with tardy developers
Pasar Jaya ends ties with tardy developers JAKARTA (JP): City-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya has severed agreements with two private developers for the renovation of two traditional markets because the projects were lagging behind schedule.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
KL to 'fine tune' tough capital ruling
KL to 'fine tune' tough capital ruling KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad Friday assured international fund managers that Malaysia may fine tune the present tough exchange control regulations introduced last September.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 11, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 450 50 123,000 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 25 649,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 25 87,000 Alumindo...
Sat, 12 Dec 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: Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur, SCTV at 10 p.m.Sunday:Italian soccer league: Parma v AS Roma, RCTI at 8:30 p.m.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Noegroho calls for restraint ahead of festive season
Noegroho calls for restraint ahead of festive season JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman urged people of all walks of life in the capital on Friday to restrain themselves to help reduce tension ahead of the coming festive season.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Myanmar press mocks bank's bid
Myanmar press mocks bank's bid YANGON (AP): Myanmar's state-run newspapers said on Friday the government could not be bought off with a World Bank offer of US$1 billion in aid to open a dialog with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Two women injured in mysterious shootings
Two women injured in mysterious shootings JAKARTA (JP): Police are scrambling to determine the culprits and allay public fear over two mysterious shooting incidents which occurred at the same time on Thursday morning.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Bank recapitalization key to economic recovery
Bank recapitalization key to economic recovery JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Bambang Subianto on Friday called for House of Representatives support of the state budget appropriation to cover the costs of the bank recapitalization program, arguing that it is crucial for the country's economic...
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
Toll road robber arrested
Toll road robber arrested JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested on Friday one of the three men believed to have robbed a businessman and his wife on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in Tangerang the previous day.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
More arrests made in Kupang
More arrests made in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen more arrests have been made in connection with the unrest that rocked Kupang on Nov. 30, bringing the total to 50, Antara reported on Friday.Kupang Police deputy chief Maj.
Sat, 12 Dec 1998
ASEAN ministers defer Cambodia's admission
ASEAN ministers defer Cambodia's admission HANOI (AFP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday deferred the admission of Cambodia as a member until after the new coalition government in Phnom Penh takes full shape, officials said.
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
Bank liquidation costs revealed
Bank liquidation costs revealed JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) revealed on Thursday that it has so far cost US$226 million to overhaul beleaguered banks under its supervision.The agency's chairman Glenn S. Yusuf said that the total costs consisted of Rp 1.
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
ASEAN may go slow on free trade goals
ASEAN may go slow on free trade goals SINGAPORE (Reuters): Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to talk loudly about the need to meet trade liberalization goals when they meet in Hanoi next week but quietly agree to allow the process to slow.
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
China ends Indonesia's dream of tennis team gold
China ends Indonesia's dream of tennis team goldBy Primastuti Handayani BANGKOK (JP): Indonesia's dream of reaching the women's tennis team final at the 13th Asian Games ended here on Thursday after losing to China in a hard-fought battle.
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
Death threats cow Imelda Marcos
Death threats cow Imelda Marcos MANILA (AP): Former first lady Imelda Marcos asked a Manila newspaper to halt a series of articles about her claims of amazing wealth, saying she had received numerous death threats, the newspaper reported on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Dec. 10, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,325.00 7,525.00 7,325.00 7,575.00Austrian schilling 1 586.60 656.60 - -Australian dollar 1 4,409.00 4,669.00 4,400.00 4,750.00Belgian franc 1 196.
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 10, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 400 0 30,500 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 7,500 Alumindo Light Metal 325 50 467,000 Alumindo...
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
House factions still divided on structure of DPR and MPR
House factions still divided on structure of DPR and MPR JAKARTA (JP): Factions at the House of Representatives continued to be divided on Thursday over how much representation the Armed Forces should have in the next legislative body.
Fri, 11 Dec 1998
Wiranto, Gus Dur agree on informal dialog
Wiranto, Gus Dur agree on informal dialog JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Chief Gen. Wiranto and chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Islamic organization Abdurrahman Wahid have come to an agreement that a national dialog is needed to solve national problems.