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Civil servants left with no uniforms

Civil servants left with no uniforms BOGOR (JP): Several Bogor mayoralty civil servants are complaining they have not received their designated uniforms since 1994.Prominent among their concerns is the fate of the budget allotment for the uniforms, which they say mayoralty officials always claim to...

UN investigative team visits Baucau detention center

UN investigative team visits Baucau detention center JAKARTA (JP): Members of the United Nations investigative team called the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on Wednesday visited the Baucau detention center in East Timor.

Dewi Sukarno irked by magazine photos

Dewi Sukarno irked by magazine photos JAKARTA (JP): A widow of Indonesia's first president Sukarno, Ratnasari Dewi, lodged a complaint on Tuesday with the Jakarta Police against a tourism monthly for allegedly using copyrighted pictures without permission.Arriving at police headquarters on Jl.

Police shoot dead three men caught extorting money

Police shoot dead three men caught extorting money JAKARTA (JP): Three men were shot dead after allegedly being caught red-handed extorting money from a motorist at the Cawang interchange in East Jakarta late Tuesday night and another was lynched by angry residents for reportedly attempting to rob...

One killed in WWII explosion

One killed in WWII explosion JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: One resident of Argapura subdistrict died and five others were seriously injured when one of several World War II bombs they had collected in the area exploded on Tuesday morning, Antara said on Wednesday.Jayapura Police Chief Lt. Col. J.

Singapore paper rebuts Habibie

Singapore paper rebuts Habibie SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's New Paper took Indonesian President B.J. Habibie to task on Wednesday for reportedly saying ethnic Malays could not be military officers in the city-state.

Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on Feb. 10, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,475.00 8,575.00 8,475.00 8,625.00Australian dollar 1 5,429.10 5,568.75 5,335.00 5,635.00Austrian schilling 1 692.73 707.87 - -Belgian franc 1 236.

RI to import fertilizers to increase local supply

RI to import fertilizers to increase local supply JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia plans to import 316,000 tons of fertilizers until April in order to fulfill the gaps in supply in the domestic market, Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono said on Wednesday.

Crisis puts brakes on minivan drivers' earnings

Crisis puts brakes on minivan drivers' earningsBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR (JP): Public minivan drivers are hard pressed to make a living on the roads in the crisis, often taking home only enough money to put a bowl of rice on the family dinner table.

Legislators hail bill on regional autonomy

Legislators hail bill on regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The government submitted to the House of Representatives on Wednesday the bill on regional autonomy which legislators have hailed as an answer to long-standing grievances over centralization.

Makeup of election body revealed

Makeup of election body revealed JAKARTA (JP): The government's five seats on the soon-to-be- established National Election Committee will represent the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General, according to Minister of Home Affairs Syarwan Hamid...

Despite coach's disappointment, archers to start training soon

Despite coach's disappointment, archers to start training soon JAKARTA (JP): National archers are expected to arrive here for their long-term training camp on Feb. 20, the Indonesian Archery Association's athletes development deputy, Andi Suhendro, said on Wednesday."We hope they will arrive on Feb.

Export goes down

Export goes down During the last two months, US182 million worth of export contracts have been canceled, and another $30 million worth is expected to experience the same fate. Cancellation occurred because of doubts among buyers on the situation in the country.

Property agents go bust

Property agents go bust JAKARTA (JP): Many real estate agents have ceased their activities as the country's economic crisis bites deeper into the property industry, a real estate agent said.President of Indonesian Real Estate Brokerage Association Cynthia Sonneville estimated on Wednesday that...

Sympathy for animals

Sympathy for animals I was excited to read about "Friends of the zoo" in your letters section (Feb. 8, 1999) and to read about our school's contribution to the big cats.We tried to raise Rp 10 million, but were a bit short so we had to "bake sale" not to "book sale" ("bake sale" = the children bake...

Embarrassed by RI's arrogance

Embarrassed by RI's arrogance Jordan's King Hussein was one of the world's greatest leaders. More than that, he espoused truly human values at a time when men often act like animals. Every country showed its respect and admiration for the king, every country except Indonesia, which sent, as The...

More Asia short-term aid seen from Miyazawa Plan

More Asia short-term aid seen from Miyazawa Plan TOKYO (Reuters): More short-term aid is in the pipeline under Japan's US$30 billion program for Asia, after billions of dollars were pledged in long-term financing since its introduction, monetary sources say.

Rupiah gains ground but stocks keep on falling

Rupiah gains ground but stocks keep on falling JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah gained ground closing firmer on Wednesday at 8,650 against the U.S. dollar despite a fall in the Japanese yen and other regional currencies.

Romo Mangun expressed fears for future in last interview

Romo Mangun expressed fears for future in last interview JAKARTA (JP): About two hours before he succumbed to a fatal heart attack on Wednesday, scholar Y.B. Mangunwijaya talked about the state of the country, particularly the propensity to choose violence in venting frustrations.

A license to kill

A license to kill The most controversial buzz phrase in Indonesia today is perhaps "shoot on sight". The order, given by Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto over the weekend to police nationwide, sounds lawless to law-abiding citizens.

Adi faults big business but insists he's no enemy

Adi faults big business but insists he's no enemy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Cooperatives and Small Enterprises Adi Sasono on Wednesday blamed the domination of the economy by a handful of large businesses as the primary cause of the country's current misfortunes.

Regent enters Bank NISP

Regent enters Bank NISP JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based investment firm Regent Pacific Private Equity has bought Rp 122 billion (US$14.02 million) in zero-coupon mandatory exchangeable notes from major shareholders of publicly listed Bank NISP.

Govt asked to focus on Bali tourism promotion

Govt asked to focus on Bali tourism promotion JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and tourist industry businesses suggested the government on Wednesday focuses its tourism promotion campaign on Bali, because the island is the only saleable tourism destination in the country.

Students brave the elements at run-down state schools

Students brave the elements at run-down state schools JAKARTA (JP): Studying is more than just a mental chore for 113,600 elementary school students.They also have to deal with leaking roofs, cracked walls and doors hanging off their hinges at their 284 aging state schools, a city education and...

World devours oodles of noodles for convenient delicious meals

World devours oodles of noodles for convenient delicious meals Instant noodles span the culinary globe, bridging language and cultural differences to bring inexpensive, convenient, delicious and nutritious meals to billions of people.

Noodles, an important staple of Asian kitchens

Noodles, an important staple of Asian kitchensBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): I am called mien in China, mie in Indonesia, ramen in Japan and in Thailand I have made grown-ups cry. Can you guess what I am?If a noodle could speak this is probably how it would introduce itself, in a teasing, swaggering...

Many civilians have firearms in troubled Aceh, military says

Many civilians have firearms in troubled Aceh, military says JAKARTA (JP): Many civilians in the troubled province of Aceh have armed themselves with various weapons including AK-47 rifles and guns, the military said on Wednesday.

Local retailers hope for recovery in five years

Local retailers hope for recovery in five years JAKARTA (JP): Local retailers, wilting from depressed market demand amid the country's worst economic recession in over 32 years, are expecting a strong turnaround in only five years.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 10, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 45,000 Alumindo Light Metal 400 100 3,529,500...

11 protesters freed, 44 fined Rp 2,250 each

11 protesters freed, 44 fined Rp 2,250 each JAKARTA (JP): Under the watchful eyes of some 300 supporters of the defendants, the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday conducted a speedy trial for all 55 student protesters arrested for holding an illegal rally on Tuesday.

Romo Mangun dies of heart attack

Romo Mangun dies of heart attack JAKARTA (JP): Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya -- the writer, architect, social worker and Catholic priest popularly known as Romo Mangun -- died of a heart attack on Wednesday, shortly after addressing a seminar on the role of books in society's progress.He was 69.

Romo Mangun just wanted to be 'useful'

Romo Mangun just wanted to be 'useful' Father Yusuf Biljarta Mangunwijaya, more popularly known as Romo Mangun, who died in Jakarta on Wednesday, led an illustrious public life unequaled by few others. The Catholic priest was a prolific and acclaimed writer as well as a distinguished architect.

Many major roads in disrepair

Many major roads in disrepair JAKARTA (JP): About 600,000 square meters or 29 percent of the 20.56 million square meters of the city's thoroughfares are in disrepair, head of the city public works office Soeharto says.He said repair work was hindered by a lack of funds.

Singapore gives air quality monitor

Singapore gives air quality monitor DENPASAR, Bali: Singapore has donated an air quality monitoring machine (AQMM) to Bali's provincial government in an effort to help correct the impression among prospective foreign tourists that Bali was also affected by the smog generated by recent forest fires...

Nusamba to sell stake in Tugu Pratama

Nusamba to sell stake in Tugu Pratama JAKARTA (JP): Widely-diversified business group PT Nusantara Ampera Bhakti (Nusamba), which is controlled by former president Soeharto's foundations and golfing partner Mohammad "Bob" Hasan, has put its 35 percent stake in the country's largest insurance...

ABRI reiterates its neutrality in polls

ABRI reiterates its neutrality in polls JAKARTA (JP): Amid continued opposition to the Armed Forces (ABRI) sociopolitical role, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Subagyo H.S. made a fresh promise on Wednesday that the military would not meddle in the forthcoming general election.

Over 310 missing after ship sinks in South China Sea

Over 310 missing after ship sinks in South China Sea JAKARTA (JP): At least 319 people are still missing after a ship sank on Sunday night in the South China Sea near Tambeland Island off of West Kalimantan, a local news report said on Wednesday.

Slamet Abdul Sjukur to stage latest composition in Bandung

Slamet Abdul Sjukur to stage latest composition in Bandung JAKARTA (JP): Noted composer Slamet Abdul Sjukur will present his latest piece, Wangi (Good Scent), specially created for his performance at the French Cultural Center (CCF) in Bandung on Thursday as part of the European Union Music...

Indonesia is like a corporation

Indonesia is like a corporation I am writing in reply to a letter in The Jakarta Post, Feb. 2, 1999 by Mr. Amir Sidharta who laments the fact that Indonesia was perceived as a large corporation. This description is more accurate than Mr. Amir thinks.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: by Yanuar Ernawati at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Feb. 26. * Woodcarving Exhibition: The Legacy, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.

Veterans urge caution on shoot-on-sight order

Veterans urge caution on shoot-on-sight order JAKARTA (JP): Retired officers on Tuesday urged caution in the carrying out of orders to shoot rioters on sight to prevent unnecessary killing of suspects and innocent people.

Piles of garbage raise flood fears

Piles of garbage raise flood fears JAKARTA (JP): Huge piles of garbage dumped in the city's rivers are raising fears of increased flooding during the current rainy season.Soeharto, head of the city's public works agency, urged residents to stop disposing of their waste in the rivers.

Former hospital morgue manager gets two years for Rp 815m scam

Former hospital morgue manager gets two years for Rp 815m scam JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Tuesday a former manager of Husada Hospital's morgue to two years in jail for swindling Rp 815 million (US$90,555) in donations.

Unocal steps up exploration

Unocal steps up exploration EL SEGUNDO, California (Dow Jones): Unocal Corp replaced 101 percent of its crude oil and natural gas production in 1998 with new proved reserves.In a press release Monday, the company said it replaced the production through exploration in the Gulf of Mexico and...

Plot against Anwar 'irrelevant': Court

Plot against Anwar 'irrelevant': Court KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's High Court ruled on Tuesday that any evidence of a political conspiracy against ousted deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim was "irrelevant" to his corruption trial.

Government vows fair play in coming elections

Government vows fair play in coming elections JAKARTA (JP): The government has pledged to be fair and refrain from dominating the upcoming elections although its five members on the National Election Committee will have equal voting rights compared to at least dozens of party representatives.

Students back on streets, march to House halted

Students back on streets, march to House halted JAKARTA (JP): Fifty-five students were arrested on Tuesday while marching toward the House of Representatives in Central Jakarta in a demonstration against the government.

Indosat takes a beating in Alphanet fiasco

Indosat takes a beating in Alphanet fiasco JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's state-owned international telecommunications firm PT Indosat is likely to lose much of its C$50.75 million (US$40 million) investment in Canada's Alphanet Telecommunication Inc following the later's bankruptcy announcement on...

Bomb threats rattle two foreign offices

Bomb threats rattle two foreign offices JAKARTA (JP): The Canadian embassy and the office of Singapore Airlines received phoned-in bomb threats in the space of two hours on Tuesday afternoon.Although the threats turned out to be hoaxes, they were the first to target foreign offices in the wave of...

PAN regrets govt inconsistency

PAN regrets govt inconsistency President Habibie's statement that a referendum in East Timor is not necessary is to be regretted and shows the arrogance of the government of Indonesia and is inconsistent with the spirit of reform.