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Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Dec. 23, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,550.00 7,900.00 7,750.00 7,950.00Austrian schilling 1 617.40 687.40 - -Australian dollar 1 4,611.30 4,871.30 4,625.00 4,925.00Belgian franc 1 207.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
'SCTV' gives scholarship
'SCTV' gives scholarship JAKARTA (JP): Private television station Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) has awarded scholarships worth Rp 74 million to 75 students with high achievements selected from 1,500 state and private universities nationwide.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Press, parties reminded on roles to foster civil society
Press, parties reminded on roles to foster civil society JAKARTA (JP): Failure of the press and political parties to match up to expectations would render the reform movement started by students stagnant, political observers and a party member warned Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Govt may import eggs for Idul Fitri: Rahardi
Govt may import eggs for Idul Fitri: Rahardi JAKARTA (JP): For the first time, Indonesia may have to import eggs in anticipation of shrinking supplies in the run-up to the Muslim Idul Fitri celebration in mid-January, Industry and Trade Minister Rahardi Ramelan said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Habibie plans another meeting with Bishop Belo, Yunus says
Habibie plans another meeting with Bishop Belo, Yunus says JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie told his Cabinet ministers on Wednesday that he planned to have another meeting with Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo as part of his prosperity and cultural approach to the province.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
All quiet on financial front ahead of Xmas
All quiet on financial front ahead of Xmas JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah kept on a slippery path to close at 7,825 against the U.S. dollar in quiet trading on Wednesday and stock prices dipped in tandem by 1.4 percent.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Djada tells soldiers to improve professionalism
Djada tells soldiers to improve professionalism JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djadja Suparman underlined on Wednesday the importance of improving soldiers' professionalism in order to provide better service to society.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo Exhibition: Dari Lengser Sampai Semanggi, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., until Jan. 14.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Ramadhan time
Ramadhan time for Jakarta ThursdayMaghrib 6:08 p.m.FridayImsak 4:04 a.m.Subuh 4.14 a.m.Maghrib 6:09 p.m. SaturdayImsak 4:04 a.m.Subuh 4:14 a.m.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Creditors will meet here over aid package
Creditors will meet here over aid package JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's main donors will meet here in January to assess the country's aid needs for the upcoming 1999/2000 fiscal year, Coordinating Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Ginandjar Kartasasmita said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Freedom of expression comes out of the cold in 1998
Freedom of expression comes out of the cold in 1998By Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): On New Year's Day this year, Soeharto, who was president at the time, designated 1998 as the year of art and culture."Through art and culture, we strengthen our identity as a nation and at the same time attract...
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Estrada fires customs chief
Estrada fires customs chief MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Joseph Estrada fired on Wednesday Manila's customs chief for brandishing a gun at hotel patrons."This morning I was informed that Customs Commissioner Pedro Mendoza got involved in a gun toting incident at the lobby of the Manila Hotel.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Underfed infants in Gunungkidul
Underfed infants in Gunungkidul GUNUNGKIDUL, Yogyakarta: Five hundred seventeen children under five have been diagnosed as undernourished, Antara reported Tuesday. Twenty-one were considered in advanced stages of malnourishment.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Bakrie unit, PGN sign contract on natural gas
Bakrie unit, PGN sign contract on natural gas JAKARTA (JP): Local oil and gas company Lapindo Brantas, Inc., controlled by the Bakrie group, has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply natural gas worth US$300 million to state gas company Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) in East Java.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Govt aids small ventures
Govt aids small ventures JAKARTA (JP): The government is allocating Rp 68 billion in revolving funds to be channeled to 1,000 groups of small-scale entrepreneurs, Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Man arrested for drug trafficking
Man arrested for drug trafficking JAKARTA (JP): Police have arrested a man for allegedly selling 95 grams of the amphetamine-derivative shabu-shabu at Sunlight Hotel, Jl. Danau Sunter, North Jakarta, an officer said on Tuesday.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
The story of human rights in RI
The story of human rights in RIBy Cornelis A. Boeky JAKARTA (JP): The forefathers of independent Indonesia were mostly lawyers graduated from the well-known Dutch university of Leiden. Their training in Holland helped form their knowledge and awareness of basic and universal human rights.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
5,000 homes flooded in Bandung
5,000 homes flooded in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): At least 5,000 homes and thousands of hectares of farmland were flooded after the Citarum River and a number of streams overflowed on Tuesday night.Antara reported Wednesday the worst hit areas included villages in Cileunyi district.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Civil servants and politics
Civil servants and politicsFrom Pikiran RakyatIt has been widely discussed whether civil servants can join or become a member of the executive board of a political party. In my opinion, we need to be pragmatic, to the effect that every citizen must be given a fair chance and freedom to channel...
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Perumka adds more coaches
Perumka adds more coaches YOGYAKARTA: The state-run railway company Perumka has added 15 more coaches for its train operation out of Yogyakarta's station, bringing the total to 130 per day, to cope with the current holiday travel boom.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Militia
MilitiaFrom Media IndonesiaThe establishment of a civilian militia (military-trained civilians), will, in my opinion, only add to the problems of our beloved Indonesia. It is well known that the people are easily angered now.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
SE Asia seen losing foreign investment pull
SE Asia seen losing foreign investment pull SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asia's attraction for foreign direct investments will wane due to its debilitating financial crisis, benefiting the Greater China region, a report said Wednesday.The Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Shareholders approve Lippo Bank's rights issue plan
Shareholders approve Lippo Bank's rights issue plan JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Lippo Bank obtained shareholders approval on Wednesday for a rights issue that will allow it to raise Rp 4.7 trillion to finance its recapitalization program.The bank said in a statement that some 17.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Soeharto 'may face corruption charges'
Soeharto 'may face corruption charges' JAKARTA (JP): Further checks are needed before former president Soeharto can be declared a suspect in a corruption case, Attorney General Andi Ghalib said Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Mixed day for Asian stock markets
Mixed day for Asian stock markets HONG KONG (AFP): Asian stock markets ended mixed Wednesday, focusing on local factors with Tokyo shut for a holiday and the Federal Reserve deciding to leave US interest rates unchanged.Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Jakarta and Taipei ended lower.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
ABRI to start training 40,000 civilian security
ABRI to start training 40,000 civilian security JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto told a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday that ABRI would start training 40,000 members of People's Security (Kamra) in January as part of its controversial civilian militia...
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Fertilizer firms to build new plants
Fertilizer firms to build new plants JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer producers PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda (PIM), PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Kaltim) and PT Pupuk Kujang will build three new plants worth US$924.7 million to increase domestic production of urea.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Fertilizer versus Ratih
Fertilizer versus RatihFrom Media IndonesiaTheft of fertilizers recently took place in various towns. Fertilizer shops have been plundered. Fertilizer factories have been coerced into selling their product below the market price.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
RI maid jailed for false report
RI maid jailed for false report SINGAPORE (AP): An Indonesian maid working in Singapore was jailed for a month for falsely reporting that her employer raped her, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.A court found Pikati Slamet, 23, guilty of giving false information to the police and imposed a maximum...
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
IDB lends Malaysia
IDB lends Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Islamic Development Bank has in principle approved a US$200 million loan to Malaysia, a report said on Wednesday.Utusan Malaysia quoted the bank's regional director Mohammad Siddik as saying that the loan would be disbursed in the next few months once...
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
RI ranks world's worst for religious disharmony
RI ranks world's worst for religious disharmony JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has been rated the worst in the world in terms of religious intolerance and persecution, the Indonesian Church Community (PGI) executives announced Wednesday.The community's chairman Soelarso Sopater and Secretary- General J.M.
Thu, 24 Dec 1998
Bank Niaga, Suryamas case to go to high court
Bank Niaga, Suryamas case to go to high court JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Niaga said it would appeal a court decision ordering it to pay a US$60 million fine to PT Suryamas Duta Makmur.The bank's attorney, Faisal Syahmenan of Warens & Achyar law firm, said Wednesday that his client was not...
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Rupiah ends lower as stocks up 0.4 percent
Rupiah ends lower as stocks up 0.4 percent JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah dipped against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, but stock prices gained ground in thin trading as the year winds down.Dealers said trading activities on the currency market slowed as money market players chose the sidelines ahead of...
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Apkindo estimates lower plywood exports next year
Apkindo estimates lower plywood exports next year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's plywood exports are likely to continue to drop next year as demand from chief buyers such as Japan and South Korea would remain low, according to the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo).
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Woman found dead on toll road
Woman found dead on toll road JAKARTA (JP): A 22-year-old woman was found dead on the Cikampek toll road in Tambun district, Bekasi, on Tuesday morning.The woman was identified as Rochmah Rokhayati T.H., an employee of an electronics manufacturer in Cibitung.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Rio Tinto, ITB cooperate
Rio Tinto, ITB cooperate JAKARTA (JP): The Anglo-Australian giant mining company Rio Tinto's foundation in Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday with the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) to promote mining studies and human resources.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
RI economy in deep water, and it's sink or swim time
RI economy in deep water, and it's sink or swim timeBy Riyadi JAKARTA (JP): The country's economy remains a near hopeless case. After one and a half years beset by an acute crisis, there is still no light at the end of the tunnel.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
PLN set to rehash contract terms with all IPPs
PLN set to rehash contract terms with all IPPs JAKARTA (JP): Cash-strapped state electricity company PT PLN said on Tuesday it would soon invite independent power producers (IPPs) to renegotiate their power purchase contracts in the dispute simmering between the two in the past year.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
GE Capital to boost jobs
GE Capital to boost jobs BANGKOK (AFP): The Thai finance arm of General Electric said Tuesday it would hire over 300 more people in Thailand as a result of its successful bid for auctioned loans.GE Capital (Thailand) and Goldman Sachs (Asia) jointly agreed to take four tranches of loan assets...
Wed, 23 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: Tanah Airku 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Dec. 22, 1998: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,550.00 7,700.00 7,550.00 7,750.00Austrian schilling 1 600.10 670.10 - -Australian dollar 1 4,512.00 4,772.00 4,505.00 4,805.00Belgian franc 1 201.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
City gives 45 workers the ax for corruption and bribery
City gives 45 workers the ax for corruption and bribery JAKARTA (JP): Forty-five employees of the city administration have been fired since June for involvement in corruption and bribery, Deputy Governor of Administrative Affairs Abdul Kahfi said on Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Decentralization alternatives vital
Decentralization alternatives vitalBy Santo Koesoebjono THE HAGUE, Netherlands (JP): "We are doing well during this period of economic crisis. In fact we hope that this situation will last longer," a government official in Bali said recently.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Indofood plans to sell Bogasari
Indofood plans to sell Bogasari JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed food giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Wednesday that it would spin off its PT Bogasari Flour Mills and then sell it to strategic investors to increase its funds.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
PTSI management to be reorganized
PTSI management to be reorganized JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng said state-owned PT Surveyor Indonesia (PTSI) would soon hold a shareholders meeting to appoint a finance director, a position which is now held concurrently by president Toga M.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
President points to RI women's plight
President points to RI women's plight JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie marked Women's Day on Tuesday by drawing public attention to how modernization has not spared women from violence, harassment, or abuse of their rights.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Indonesian pop music beats the odds in 1998
Indonesian pop music beats the odds in 1998By Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian pop music industry, much affected by the krismon (monetary crisis), has been struggling hard to cope with the odds.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Thailand to host ASEAN-EU meeting
Thailand to host ASEAN-EU meeting BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand will next month host high-level talks between ASEAN and the European Union canceled amid acrimony last year because of a row over Myanmar's participation, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Smuggling attempts foiled at airport
Smuggling attempts foiled at airport TANGERANG (JP): Customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have foiled attempts to smuggle in via postal services marijuana, Viagra pills, VCDs and stun weapons worth billions of rupiah to and from Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Dec 1998
Experts differ on Gus Dur's intent in meeting Soeharto
Experts differ on Gus Dur's intent in meeting Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Controversy surrounding Abdurrahman Wahid's latest political maneuver continued on Tuesday with scholars issuing different opinions on whether it was justified for the Muslim leader to involve former president Soeharto in a...