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Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Ericsson to cut its cellular phone prices
Ericsson to cut its cellular phone prices JAKARTA (JP): PT Ericsson Indonesia, the local subsidiary of a Swedish telecommunications firm, is to cut the price of its cellular telephones in response to the stronger rupiah, an executive of the company said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Businessman questioned in connection with loan scandal
Businessman questioned in connection with loan scandal JAKARTA (JP): Businessman The Nin King was questioned by the Attorney General's Office Tuesday as a suspect in an Rp 572.2 billion (US$76 million) Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) loan scandal.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Hyundai will take over Kia and Asia Motors
Hyundai will take over Kia and Asia Motors SEOUL (Reuters): South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co on Tuesday agreed to acquire a 51 percent stake each in Kia Motors Corp and Asia Motors Co for 1.18 trillion won (US$951 million).
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 1, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 230,500 Alumindo Light Metal 275 -25 157,000 Alumindo...
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
PPP formally reverts to its former identity
PPP formally reverts to its former identity JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) on Tuesday formally reassumed its previous identity as an Islamic party, the platform it plans to use in next year's general election against about 100 other political parties.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Group demands the release of 180 Ambonese in police custody
Group demands the release of 180 Ambonese in police custody JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Ambonese community group Voice of the Moluccan People Front on Tuesday called for the immediate release of more than 180 Ambonese taken into protective police custody during the bloody Ketapang incident.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Show some decency!
Show some decency! A few days ago, I witnessed an incident of how one of us foreigners shamefully treated one of our Indonesian hosts in this country.On Saturday Nov. 28, at 1:30 p.m., Pondok Indah Mall was quite crowded when we entered from the southern gate.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Palapa C has power problem
Palapa C has power problem NEW YORK (Dow Jones): PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara said a Palapa-C satellite has lost the ability to recharge batteries due to an electrical power problem.In a press release Tuesday, P.T.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Councilor calls for probe of budget losses
Councilor calls for probe of budget losses JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor urged the city administration on Tuesday to investigate losses that could amount to more than Rp 2 billion (US$266,666) for the first eight months of this fiscal year from the funds allocated for the maintenance of official...
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
TMW consortium denies collusion allegation in train project deal
TMW consortium denies collusion allegation in train project deal JAKARTA (JP): Tekken-Marubeni Wika (TMW) consortium of Japan has flatly denied the allegation made by the Indonesian Corruption Watch that TMW was involved in a collusion with the tendering committee of Jababeka's train project that...
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Gapki foresees stable market for cooking oil
Gapki foresees stable market for cooking oil JAKARTA (JP): Producers of crude palm oil (CPO) have predicted cooking oil prices will remain stable on the domestic market despite the increase in demand during the Moslem Idul Fitri holiday and the government's recent move to decrease the reference...
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Sutiyoso donates money to churches
Sutiyoso donates money to churches JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso handed over donations totaling Rp 97.5 million (US$13,000) on Tuesday to 19 of the 22 churches which were burned or damaged during the Nov. 22 rioting in West and Central Jakarta.Kristus church on Jl.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
Asian units rise in step with the yen
Asian units rise in step with the yen SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian currencies ended steady on Tuesday in line with a firmer Japanese yen as the correction in U.S. stocks pulled down the American dollar, dealers said.The yen closed in Singapore around 122.65 per dollar after hitting a morning high of 122.
Wed, 02 Dec 1998
PPP congress recommends giving women leading role
PPP congress recommends giving women leading role JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) veered into a debate over gender issues at its congress on Tuesday and after fierce deliberation finally agreed to recommend the appointment of women to the party's leadership.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Sutiyoso gets tough on gambling, prostitution
Sutiyoso gets tough on gambling, prostitution JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has instructed all the city's five mayors and public order officers to close down entertainment spots found to have become covers for gambling and prostitution businesses.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Annan advocates open talks to slow the spread of AIDS
Annan advocates open talks to slow the spread of AIDS JAKARTA (JP): AIDS is still incurable, but the spread of HIV can be slowed by talking openly about AIDS and sexual behavior, according to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Six banks take credit card holders to court
Six banks take credit card holders to court JAKARTA (JP): Six local banks have filed bankruptcy claims against two credit card holders for not paying their bills, according to a document released by the Jakarta Commercial Court.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Rupiah stay steady as stocks lose ground on profit taking
Rupiah stay steady as stocks lose ground on profit taking JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah was steady at Rp 7,500 against the U.S. dollar in very thin dealing on Monday as stocks shed 1.5 percent, currency dealers and stockbrokers said.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Dissenters of the ruling Golkar contemplate forming new party
Dissenters of the ruling Golkar contemplate forming new party JAKARTA (JP): A number of former senior Golkar officials said on Monday that they were considering forming a new party because of discontent with the policies of the ruling political group.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Nov. 30, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,225.00 7,425.00 7,225.00 7,525.00Austrian schilling 1 565.30 635.30 - -Australian dollar 1 4,495.00 4,755.00 4,475.00 4,825.00Belgian franc 1 189.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
SE Asian currencies mixed against dollar
SE Asian currencies mixed against dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were mixed, but with a firm tone against the U.S. dollar in quiet trading late Monday, even as the yen slowly weakened throughout the session.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
NU may bring ninja killings before ICJ
NU may bring ninja killings before ICJ JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may bring the case of the ninja killings which have taken place across Java over the past few months to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Antara reported on Monday.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Honesty: Armed Forces' best political policy
Honesty: Armed Forces' best political policy How can Indonseia work out a peaceful withdrawal from politics for the Armed Forces? Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono offers a suggestion. JAKARTA (JP): One of the burning issues of the current phase of the reform process that the nation is...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Rio Tinto sings praises of RI mining investment outlook
Rio Tinto sings praises of RI mining investment outlook JAKARTA (JP): The giant Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto Group said on Monday that Indonesia remained one of the world's most attractive countries for mining investments despite the current economic and political turmoil.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Three die in bus accident
Three die in bus accident GROBOGAN, Central Java: An intercity bus careened off the road and hit a tree on Sunday evening, killing at least three people and leaving nine others injured.Local police chief Lt. Col. Cornelis said that the driver of the bus fled the scene and was still at large.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
UN envoy to meet with women abuse victims
UN envoy to meet with women abuse victims JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations' Special Rapporteur for Violence against Women said on Monday she would meet women who were reportedly victims of violence in East Timor.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Muntjac may live on in Kalimantan
Muntjac may live on in Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The highly threatened yellow muntjac (muntiacus atherodes) is still believed to roam East and South Kalimantan forests.A field survey conducted by the non-governmental organization Kompas found two yellow muntjacs were trapped and...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Works of Eddy Noor, at Bandung Giri Gahana Golf and Resor, Jl. Raya Jatinangor km. 20 (Phone: 022 798401), 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Dec. 8. * Fine Arts Exhibition: Recognition, by Yudi Yudoyoko, at Galeripadi Jl. Ir. H.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
ABRI's dual function
ABRI's dual function Is it possible for military personnel to psychologically and cognitively function both as security agents (in the broadest sense) requiring complete obedience and loyalty toward their superiors with all the requisite military professionalism and as social-political agents (in...
Tue, 01 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: Widya Wahana 9:00 Music 9:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Budi not included in Asiad singles
Budi not included in Asiad singles JAKARTA (JP): Newly crowned Hong Kong Open men's singles champion Budi Santosa saw his dreams of playing in the individual event at the Asian Games go up in smoke on Monday.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Is reform era at an end?
Is reform era at an end?By Rochman Achwan JAKARTA (JP): Six months have passed since Soeharto stepped down. The "spring" of democracy that arose along with his going has sailed into uncharted waters.Today, Indonesia is at the crossroads.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Soeharto, associates own 9m ha of forest
Soeharto, associates own 9m ha of forest JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Muslimin Nasution disclosed on Monday that his office had discovered around nine million hectares of forests throughout the country were owned or controlled by former president Soeharto, his family and close...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
AusAID and the Indonesian Government Cooperate on HIV/AIDS prevention
AusAID and the Indonesian Government Cooperate on HIV/AIDS prevention The problem of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is no longer limited to certain groups in society.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Students demand riot probe
Students demand riot probe MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of students from the Muhammadiyah University took to the streets here on Monday demanding an investigation into alleged military violence during riots at a pulp and paper plant last week.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
SE Asian ulemas to discuss HIV/AIDS
SE Asian ulemas to discuss HIV/AIDS JAKARTA (JP): Moslem clerics from Southeast Asia will discuss Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in a workshop on Tuesday in conjunction with World AIDS Day.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Prestige at stake
Prestige at stake We need to look for another hero, says one member of the South Sulawesi community in Jakarta. This is linked to the Attorney General A.M. Ghalib's case, the hot issue of the public call for investigation of former president Soeharto's wealth.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
RP arrests 20 Chinese fishermen
RP arrests 20 Chinese fishermen PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (AP): A Philippine navy patrol has arrested 20 Chinese fishermen and seized their six boats after they were found fishing near a Philippine-claimed islet in the disputed Spratly Islands, a navy officer said on Monday.Maj.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Clash victims get donation
Clash victims get donation JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Justika S. Baharsjah on Monday donated Rp 5 million (US$667) each to the families of 15 victims killed in the Nov. 13 incident.She also contributed another Rp 200,000 each to 39 people who were injured during the Black Friday...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 30, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 375 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 300 0 776,500 Alumindo Light Metal 300 0 367,000 Alumindo Perkasa...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Universal use of unleaded gas in Indonesia still years away
Universal use of unleaded gas in Indonesia still years awayBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Experts have warned for years that emissions from vehicles using leaded gasoline cause air pollution and are harmful to people's health as they damage the neurological system and affect children's learning...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
NU business wing buys 20 percent of Bank Papan
NU business wing buys 20 percent of Bank Papan JAKARTA (JP): The Harawi Sekawan Group, a business unit of the country's largest Moslem organization Nahdlatul Ulama, has purchased a 19.98 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Papan Sejahtera from international investors SBC Warburg Hong Kong and...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Indonesian priorities
Indonesian priorities While there are the twin bonding blocks of Islam and the Indonesian language, there is much that could tear Indonesia apart. In times of economic development and growth, such conflicts rarely broke out into open hostility, and when they did they were relatively easily...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Investigation of Soeharto's wealth
Investigation of Soeharto's wealth Should the sources of former president Soeharto's financial assets be investigated? By all means. And afterwards, should our efforts end there? By no means.The majority of Indonesians seem to agree that the wealth of Soeharto's family, friends and cronies should...
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Anwar lawyer sentenced to jail for contempt
Anwar lawyer sentenced to jail for contempt KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A lawyer defending Anwar Ibrahim was sentenced to three months jail on Monday after refusing to apologize for allegations that prosecutors tried to fabricate evidence against the ousted deputy premier.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
RI's growth to fall 5 percent next year: Indef
RI's growth to fall 5 percent next year: Indef JAKARTA (JP): The country's economy will contract by a further 5 percent next year barring any major political upheaval, independent research agency Institute for Development and Finance (Indef) predicts.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
Places of worship vandalized in Kupang
Places of worship vandalized in Kupang JAKARTA (JP): Six mosques were burned or vandalized by a group of people in Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara, in apparent retaliation for the burning of churches in the Ketapang area of Jakarta on Nov. 22.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
BMG warns of future small-scale storms
BMG warns of future small-scale storms JAKARTA (JP): Head of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) Sri Diharto warned on Monday about the possibility of Indonesia, including the capital, being hit by localized small- scale storms in the near future.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
IDB okays Indonesian deal
IDB okays Indonesian deal MANAMA, Bahrain (Dow Jones): Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has agreed to finance food and medicine imports worth US$280 million to Indonesia, the IDB said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Dec 1998
ABRI must return to basics
ABRI must return to basicsFrom Sinar PagiIt seems a long way still before the expectations and the wishes of the community that the Armed Forces (ABRI) should be treated more proportionally can be properly fulfilled.