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Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Bandung's rider Dadang wins Gudang Garam Championships
Bandung's rider Dadang wins Gudang Garam Championships TEGAL, Central Java (JP): Aep Dadang Supriatna from Bandung, West Java, reaffirmed his status as one of the country's top 125cc riders when he took out the opening round of the Gudang Garam Motocross National Championships yesterday.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
More Irianese wear clothing
More Irianese wear clothing WAMENA, Irian Jaya (Antara): More Irianese living in remote areas are now able to speak Bahasa Indonesia and choose to wear clothing instead of penis sheaths, or koteka, thanks to government policy aimed at opening up the province through infrastructure development...
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
German school to move to BSD
German school to move to BSD TANGERANG (JP): The German International School is scheduled to move to Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex here in August.The new school complex is under construction at BSD and a topping-off ceremony was held yesterday to mark the completion of the basic...
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Military reassures foreigners about personal safety
Military reassures foreigners about personal safety JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has guaranteed the security of foreigners living and working in the capital."I can assure foreigners not to worry about staying in Jakarta because we will continue taking...
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Price protest ends in vandalism
Price protest ends in vandalism MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A protest against the rising prices of basic commodities was held in Ende yesterday but ended in vandalism, Regent Frans Gedowolo said.The incident, which is the latest in a spate of food riots that have taken place in several...
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Tycoons must not be selfish
Tycoons must not be selfishFrom Pikiran RakyatThe "Sell your U.S. dollars" campaign promoted by a number of government officials, ministers, businessmen and legislators is nothing but a moral drive. This is evident from the fact that the rupiah is still weak against the U.S.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Unocal Corp continues with Sarulla project
Unocal Corp continues with Sarulla project JAKARTA (JP): Unocal Geothermal of Indonesia Ltd, a subsidiary of United States Unocal Corp, is continuing to develop a Sarulla geothermal power plant in North Sumatra although the project has been canceled by the government.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Press freedom key to corruption fighting
Press freedom key to corruption fighting Calls for political reforms that include the eradication of corruption and collusion practices are becoming increasingly vociferous. Law professor J.E. Sahetapy from Airlangga University in Surabaya, East Java, gives his views on the subject.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Train crash still being probed
Train crash still being probed JAKARTA (JP): Officials are still investigating the cause of a train accident that took place Saturday near the small Sadang railway station in Purwakarta, West Java, and which disrupted traffic up to yesterday.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
80 firms to get mining contracts
80 firms to get mining contracts JAKARTA (JP): At least 80 foreign companies will soon receive contracts of works (COWs) to develop coal and mineral deposits across the country, according to a senior official.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
10,000 retrenched in Malaysia
10,000 retrenched in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): More than 10,000 Malaysians have been retrenched by companies due to the country's economic downturn, the Malaysian Trade Unions Congress (MTUC) said yesterday.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Spanish firm wins $6b deal
Spanish firm wins $6b deal MADRID (AFP): Spain's public works company Dragados is to sign a contract worth more than 1,000 billion pesetas (US$6.6 billion) to supply water and power to the Moroccan capital of Rabat, the firm said here.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Men quizzed in incitement probe
Men quizzed in incitement probe MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police have been questioning several people on suspicion of inciting others to riot in protest at soaring prices, a report said Saturday.Local military commander Col. H.M.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
The reformists' battle
The reformists' battle World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn understandably ducked political questions raised during his meeting with about 60 non- government public figures, including vocal critics of the government, in Jakarta last week.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Don't raise drug prices without permission: Governor
Don't raise drug prices without permission: Governor JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has asked privately owned drugstores and city-owned hospitals here not to raise their service fees and drug prices without permission from the government."Don't add to the people's burdens, especially sick people's.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Journey by Parvathi Nayar Nayaran at The New Age Bar, Jl. Wahid Hasyim 112, Central Jakarta, 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., until March 23. * Photo Exhibition: World Press Photo '97, at Erasmus Huis, Jl.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Forestry dues
Forestry duesFrom KompasForest concession (HPH) operators are liable for forest products royalties and must make a payment into the reforestation fund. These taxes are levied in U.S. dollars. However, the Minister of Forestry has recently stated that payments will now be made in rupiah, at a rate...
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Four detained following stabbing of a Kuwaiti
Four detained following stabbing of a Kuwaiti JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained three local youths and a foreigner following the stabbing of a member of the Kuwaiti royal family at Hotel Mulia Senayan, in South Jakarta, early Saturday morning.The head of city police detectives, Col.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:45 Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Dibalik Buaian Semu 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Health Program: Kesehatan Keluarga 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Sports 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved...
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
ITTO aids forestry projects
ITTO aids forestry projects JAKARTA (JP): The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), has signed an agreement to provide a US$1.57 million grant to finance four forestry projects in Indonesia dedicated to sustainable forestry management.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Arrested students freed in Bogor
Arrested students freed in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): Four students, who were arrested Saturday for distributing copies of a speech by ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party Megawati Soekarnoputri in Bogor, were released yesterday.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Food consumption diversification
Food consumption diversificationFrom KompasI am a housewife and do not understand the inner mysteries of the economy, including the policy on provision of the nine essential food staples.The apparently low supply of rice has caused panic in society recently.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Solving imminent social conflict
Solving imminent social conflictBy Makmur Keliat SURABAYA (JP): A variety of comments have been made on the origins of the ongoing monetary crisis. Analysis has suggested anything ranging from economic mismanagement to political misrule, from cultural weakness to structural impediments, from...
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Crisis forces city to review its draft budget
Crisis forces city to review its draft budget JAKARTA (JP): The monetary crisis has forced the municipality to keep reviewing its draft budget for the 1998/1999 fiscal year which is due to take effect beginning April 1, an official said.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Palm oil industry buffeted by inconsistent regulations
Palm oil industry buffeted by inconsistent regulationsBy Devi M. Asmarani JAKARTA (JP): Over the past three months the government has issued numerous new regulations on the country's palm oil industry to stabilize cooking oil prices but none has yet shown any effectiveness.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Drought may drag on, forest fires may worsen
Drought may drag on, forest fires may worsen JAKARTA (JP): The drought may continue well into June in East Kalimantan, where new fires in January have ravaged tens of thousands of hectares of forest, an official has said.Deputy Chairman of the National Disaster Management Coordinating Board, Maj.
Mon, 09 Feb 1998
Media criticized for causing unrest
Media criticized for causing unrest JAKARTA (JP): Observers rapped the national media over its knuckles over the weekend, saying that it tended to trigger unrest and lacked accuracy.Mass communication expert Alwi Dahlan said that while the country was battling the economic crisis, the media should...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Country's poultry farmers on the verge of bankruptcy
Country's poultry farmers on the verge of bankruptcyBy Sylvia Gratia M. Nirang JAKARTA (JP): A sharp increase in feed meal prices could see the chicken being added to the list of endangered animals.The chairman of the Association of Indonesian Poultry Producers, Alie Aboebakar, said skyrocketing...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Writer Rosidi devotes life to 'serious' literature
Writer Rosidi devotes life to 'serious' literatureBy Mulyo Sanyoto JAKARTA (ANTARA): Writer Ajip Rosidi celebrated his 60th birthday on Jan. 31, perhaps content in the knowledge he has done much to enrich national and regional literary wealth.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Tales of two batik museums in Yogyakarta
Tales of two batik museums in YogyakartaBy Tedy Novan and LN Idayanie YOGYAKARTA (JP): Among issues discussed at the International Conference on Culture and Tourism (ICCT) here last November was the lack of a fitting batik museum, a huge irony in the most famed home of the textile.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Migrant who made good remembers those back home
Migrant who made good remembers those back homeBy Tedy Novan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Few would guess from Suparjo's simple, inexpensive clothes that he is a successful businessman in the capital.He is a native of Jeruk Gulung hamlet in the Gedangsari subdistrict of Gunungkidul, a corner of Yogyakarta...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
The depression of the 1930s
The depression of the 1930s Present circumstances remind me of the great depression of the 1930s. My father, who had grandiose ideas, attempted to live beyond his means.I was a child of six attending the Dutch elementary school.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
What people say about all the migrants
What people say about all the migrants JAKARTA (JP): This is a city of hope and challenge for many, an arena to try their luck in the great adventure of life.They come from all corners of the country in search of opportunities, jobs and a better life, both for them and their families back in the...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
APEC: Evolution, consolidation and diversity
APEC: Evolution, consolidation and diversityAndrew Elek assesses the Vancouver meetings. The November 1997 meetings of APEC ministers and leaders in Vancouver marked yet another positive stage in the evolution of the APEC process.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Marcos to run for president
Marcos to run for president MANILA (AFP): Imelda Marcos, who has been convicted on graft and faces 12 years in jail, said yesterday she will run for president of the Philippines in the May 11 elections to "bring back dignity, decency and leadership" to the office.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
EU, ASEAN and politics of exclusion
EU, ASEAN and politics of exclusion For the EU the issue of the exclusion of Myanmar from EU-Asean forums is not likely to go away, says Michael Leifer. EVER since the end of the Cold War, the relationship between the EU and ASEAN has been troubled by a tension over human rights.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 6:45 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:15 Healthy and Fit 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 9:00 People and Event 9:30 Environment: Pemanfaatan Limbah 10:00 TVRI News 10:30 Music: Album Minggu 11:30 Teenager's Program: Temu Remaja 12:15 p.m.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Hometown ties attract provincial migrants to certain jobs
Hometown ties attract provincial migrants to certain jobs JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of people from many ethnic groups across the country come to Jakarta to try their luck every year.They meet, mingle and cooperate with each other.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Influx of migrants a headache for the city administration
Influx of migrants a headache for the city administrationBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): The manic frenzy of the annual Idul Fitri exodus left behind it a pool of calm which will be finally shattered with most returning Jakartans expected back today.The city administration says more than 2.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
ABRI to take harsh action against rioters
ABRI to take harsh action against rioters JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung told security personnel yesterday to take harsh measures against anyone attempting to disrupt next month's general session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Are we a selfish people in decline?
Are we a selfish people in decline? JAKARTA (JP): One afternoon, my friend Joko arrived with a troubled look on his face."Do you know Lifebuoy soap is Rp 950 now? It was only Rp 450 before," he said. "My God, I think one day I will have to bathe by rubbing my body with a stone!"I laughed and then...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Yogyakarta a hotbed for artistic talent
Yogyakarta a hotbed for artistic talentBy R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): The passage of time can soften the most rigid of opinions.A magazine recently published a photograph of painter Hardi in front of his work, Jendralnya Jendral (The General of Generals), clearly an admiring portrait of President...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Paris battle pits matrons and artists
Paris battle pits matrons and artistsBy Jon Henley PARIS: In the blue corner, the matrons of Montmartre: tailored twinsets, refined accents, demure but determined defenders of what should be the most romantic corner of Paris.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Riot over food price increases hits Bima
Riot over food price increases hits Bima JAKARTA (JP): Mobs protesting dramatic increases in the prices of essential commodities attacked shops in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, yesterday, police said.Capt. Bokran of Bima Police told The Jakarta Post by telephone that the violence began at about 9:30 a.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Wynne cruises into Wellington final
Wynne cruises into Wellington final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young tennis hopeful Wynne Prakusya cruises to the Wellington Women's International Tournament finals today.The 16-year-old Wynne, who also made it into the junior Australian Open grand slam final last week, defeated Australian Lechia...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Myanmar's bid to join regional groups
Myanmar's bid to join regional groups Myanmar needs to do more if it hopes to gain membership in other regional groupings.By Ahmed M. Khalid REGIONAL integration is advancing rapidly in Asia as a result of both market forces and government policies.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Food prices
Food prices Despite the government's assurance of adequate stocks of basic commodities, prices in the shops continue to rise. It is unclear who is profiteering from the situation, but what is clear is that the poorest level of society will suffer the most.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
53 injured in West Java express train accident
53 injured in West Java express train accident PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): Seven people were seriously hurt and 46 others suffered minor injuries when a Jakarta-Bandung express train collided head-on with a waiting train near the small Sadang railway station yesterday morning.
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
Loek van Wely advances to 5th round
Loek van Wely advances to 5th roundBy Kristianus Liem This is the fifth in series of six articles on the World Chess Championships held in Groningen, the Netherlands, in December last year. JAKARTA (JP): Grandmaster Loek van Wely became the only Dutch player to advance to round five (in the best of...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
No one asks you to come to Jakarta
No one asks you to come to Jakarta Jakarta has long attracted people from all over Indonesia with promises of a better life. Many have made it, but many others had their dreams shattered by the harsh reality of life in a big city.