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Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Jungle beckons for Dutch queen's 'child'
Jungle beckons for Dutch queen's 'child' BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): The Samboja forest research station, about 30 kilometers north of here, will release 33 orangutans from its quarantine center to the wilderness today.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Bapedal cautious on who lit forest fires
Bapedal cautious on who lit forest fires BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan (JP): The fresh forest and brush fires should not be blamed solely on slash-and-burn farmers, a government official said here yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
City to open shops at major mosques
City to open shops at major mosques JAKARTA (JP): The municipality in cooperation with the Center for Information and Development Studies (CIDES) will set up and operate small shops at major mosques to sell basic food commodities at reasonable prices, a city official has said.Prawoto S.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Singapore partners split on Ciputra mall
Singapore partners split on Ciputra mall SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore partners in a US$488 million shopping and hotel development with Indonesia's PT Ciputra Development are split over carrying on with the project.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Apkindo opposed over 'rent-seeking mechanism'
Apkindo opposed over 'rent-seeking mechanism' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Wood Panel Association (Apkindo) has set up what many plywood companies here detest as a new rent- seeking mechanism to replace its export cartel which was abolished early this month under the Jan.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on Feb. 6, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,500.00 11,500.00Austrian shilling 1 584.00 880.20Australian dollar 1 5,148.50 7,242.00Belgian franc 1 204.10 291.90Canadian dollar 1 5,319.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
S'pore property prices drop by 12.1 percent
S'pore property prices drop by 12.1 percent SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore property prices fell by an average of 12.1 percent in 1997, a land management agency said yesterday amid fears that many new developments would be frozen this year due to a glut and an economic slowdown.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
IMF sees larger foreign bank role in Asia
IMF sees larger foreign bank role in Asia SEOUL (Reuters): Foreign banks will likely have a larger presence in Asia's highly-protected financial sector under recent reforms agreed with the International Monetary Fund, IMF Asia- Pacific director Hubert Neiss said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
No confidence in the superstructure
No confidence in the superstructure With reference to Osvaldo Coelho's letter in The Jakarta Post of Feb. 4.When the government dissolved 16 private banks, the rupiah plunged from Rp 6,200 to around Rp 8,000 against the U.S. dollar.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
No decision yet on promotion of Wiranto: Putu Rai
No decision yet on promotion of Wiranto: Putu Rai JAKARTA (JP): Army spokesman Brig. Gen. I Dewa Putu Rai said yesterday that no decision had been made regarding the promotion of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Wiranto to lead the Armed Forces (ABRI)."We have not received the Presidential decree on Gen.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Minister asks cartoonists promote local culture
Minister asks cartoonists promote local culture JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro (right in above photo) called on the country's cartoonists yesterday to help the government promote national culture.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Foodstuffs to go 'on sale' at city's temporary bazaars
Foodstuffs to go 'on sale' at city's temporary bazaars JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is to hold bazaars offering basic commodities for low prices to help residents cope with the lack of stocks and skyrocketing prices of food.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Malaysian goods promoted
Malaysian goods promoted KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Women members of Malaysia's biggest ethnic Chinese political party will launch a nationwide "Love Malaysia" campaign today to help speed up the country's economic recovery, a news report said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
RI illegal workers held in Malaysia
RI illegal workers held in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian immigration officers detained 48 illegal Indonesian women workers at a garment factory in the northern state of Penang, a newspaper report said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Thailand backs ASEAN currency trade idea
Thailand backs ASEAN currency trade idea BANGKOK (Reuters): Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday Thailand had agreed to his proposal that ASEAN countries trade among themselves in their local currencies as a way to overcome current problems.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
PT Artha Daya appointed to manage state coal sales
PT Artha Daya appointed to manage state coal sales JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Mining has appointed PT Artha Daya Coalindo to handle sales of coal which the government receives from private coal mining contractors.Minister of Mines and Energy I.B.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Asian inflation not likely to soar
Asian inflation not likely to soar SINGAPORE (Reuters): Inflation rates are on the rise across Asia following the sharp drop in currency values since the middle of 1997 but, with one or two exceptions, there is little risk of any Latin American-style inflationary boom, analysts say.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Sports council prepares three budget proposals for Asiad
Sports council prepares three budget proposals for Asiad JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council's 13th Asian Games task force has prepared three budget proposals for sending a national contingent to the quadrennial event in Bangkok in December.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Youth group protests 'D&R' editorial on Sofjan Wanandi
Youth group protests 'D&R' editorial on Sofjan Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): About 40 youths demonstrated outside the headquarters of D&R magazine yesterday, protesting its latest editorial which suggests they were sent by the military to stage recent demonstrations against businessman Sofjan Wanandi.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Haj operation protected from rupiah plunge
Haj operation protected from rupiah plunge JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher has announced the government exchanged Rp 1.6 trillion into American dollars and Saudi reals in July to cover the expense of sending approximately 203,000 Indonesians on this year's haj pilgrimage.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Gambling rife in Yogyakarta
Gambling rife in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: The local legislative council is concerned about the widespread gambling that politicians suspect enjoys the backing of corrupt government officials.Herman Abdurrahman, the council's deputy speaker, urged the authorities Thursday to crack down on owners of...
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Local private debt put at $23 billion
Local private debt put at $23 billion JAKARTA (JP): Private Indonesian companies account for only US$23.07 billion of the $73.96 billion in foreign debts owed by the country's private sector, the government has announced.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Indonesian soccer body to start league on March 22
Indonesian soccer body to start league on March 22 JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Soccer Federation meeting decided on Thursday to delay the fourth Indonesian soccer league, which originally started on Feb. 8, to March 22.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Mob destroys radio tower
Mob destroys radio tower PEMALANG, Central Java: More than 100 angry people destroyed a radio tower Sunday they suspected was used to spy on residents, police said yesterday.Pemalang police chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Demands for change should be heard
Demands for change should be heard During the dialog that took place this week between World Bank president James D. Wolfensohn and a number of prominent Indonesian personalities, one topic stood out. Indonesian professionals at the meeting expressed disappointment with the World Bank saying the...
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Stock prices increase, rupiah remains stable
Stock prices increase, rupiah remains stable JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose 4.29 percent on renewed market optimism after the government announced new data on private sector debt, stockbrokers said.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Japanese govt to provide more aid to Indonesia
Japanese govt to provide more aid to Indonesia TOKYO (Agencies): Japan plans to announce further financial aid to Indonesia and will send a mission to the country next week, vice finance minister Eisuke Sakakibara said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Education: Learning from a crisis
Education: Learning from a crisisBy David Harries JAKARTA (JP): Economic volatility and political uncertainty are fostering fears for the future in Indonesia and its neighbors, with good reason. The economic debacle is a global trauma.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Policeman remains in custody over theft
Policeman remains in custody over theft JAKARTA (JP): The police internal affairs unit has continued to detain a police sergeant for allegedly stealing US$10,000 from his superior.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said yesterday interrogators had not yet finished questioning First Sgt.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 6, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 700 50 7,500 AHAP Insurance 350 0 0 Alter Abadi 625 175 419,500 Alumindo Light Metal 400 50 1,879,500...
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Mar'ie confident of overcoming economic hurdles
Mar'ie confident of overcoming economic hurdles JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Mar'ie Muhammad is confident Indonesia will weather the current economic storms to anchor with a much stronger economic structure.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
'Investors should view individual Asian countries'
'Investors should view individual Asian countries' MANILA (AFP): Investors should look at individual Asian countries instead of the region as a whole because of the varying degrees economies have been affected by the regional financial turmoil, the World Bank chief said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Mahathir heads for Philippines
Mahathir heads for Philippines BANGKOK (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad left here for Manila yesterday after gaining support from the Thai premier for a proposal to conduct ASEAN trade in local currencies, officials said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 3:10 Environment Program: Mengenal Lingkungan 3:35 Tour and Travel: Wisata Nasional 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Full House 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 Nusantara, The Beloved Country 6:15...
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Indonesia fires back at U.S. human rights rap
Indonesia fires back at U.S. human rights rap JAKARTA (JP): The government hit back strongly yesterday at the U.S. State Department's critical report on human rights in Indonesia, saying it reflected an imbalanced and biased view of the human rights situation in the country.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Tap water tariffs to increase 25% for major users
Tap water tariffs to increase 25% for major users JAKARTA (JP): Tap water tariffs for the city's large-scale users will be increased an average 25 percent as of April 1, Governor Sutiyoso announced yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Facing unskilled migrants
Facing unskilled migrants After every Idul Fitri holiday, the Jakarta administration is faced with an annual dilemma: the influx of unwanted migrants from poverty-stricken villages. These people journey far, alone or with relatives who are returning to the capital after celebrating the Islamic...
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
ID card checks to keep jobless out of Jakarta
ID card checks to keep jobless out of Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is to make changes to its routine Yustisi Operation which checks identification cards with the aim of stopping unemployed people from moving here, an official said yesterday.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Asian currencies shored up by sagging U.S. dollar
Asian currencies shored up by sagging U.S. dollar SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian currencies were mostly firmer yesterday as the U.S. dollar remained out of favor against major currencies and regional stock markets extended recent gains on foreign fund inflows.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Idul Fitri
Idul Fitri As a Moslem expatriate, let me first felicitate with fellow Moslems on the blessed occasion of what in Northern Nigeria's Hausa language is called Karamar Sallah, Idul Fitri in Arabic and Lebaran in Indonesian.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Senior military figure warns of political adventurers
Senior military figure warns of political adventurers JAKARTA (JP): The most senior living military figure, Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution, called yesterday for the nation to be careful of political adventurers cashing in on the monetary crisis.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Activists urge return of RI baby from NZ
Activists urge return of RI baby from NZ JAKARTA (JP): Two activists called on the government yesterday to bring home a stateless and nameless Indonesian baby boy who is caught in legal limbo in New Zealand.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
LEI ready to provide ecolabeling services
LEI ready to provide ecolabeling services JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ecolabeling Agency (LEI) has announced it is ready to assess and issue certifications to Indonesian timber companies for environmentally sound practices.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Yorris still the subject of police investigation
Yorris still the subject of police investigation JAKARTA (JP): Police still lack the hard evidence or testimonies needed to detain Yorris Raweyai, a Golkar representative in the People's Consultative Assembly who was apprehended last week for alleged gambling, an officer said.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Two arrested for fish bombing
Two arrested for fish bombing PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police have arrested two people on charges of fish bombing in the Peling Islands, famed for their coral reefs.Local police chief Lt. Col. Sudargo was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday that the authorities were still hunting another two...
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Golkar executive supports Harmoko on VP contest
Golkar executive supports Harmoko on VP contest JAKARTA (JP): A Golkar executive openly gave support yesterday to Harmoko, the chairman of the dominant political organization, in the race for the vice presidency.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Newcrest's RI gold study
Newcrest's RI gold study MELBOURNE (Reuters): Newcrest Mining Ltd said yesterday it expects an environmental impact and feasibility study on its high grade Gosowong gold mine project in Indonesia to be submitted to the government before the end of February 1998.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Road to democracy still long for Indonesia
Road to democracy still long for Indonesia As a young nation, Indonesia has to grapple with a myriad of issues including those of peaceful leadership succession. Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono shares his thoughts on the issue.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Woman arrested for beating maids
Woman arrested for beating maids JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta Police have arrested a woman for allegedly beating three housemaids who were accused of stealing 435 grams of gold jewelry, an officer said yesterday.Central Jakarta police precinct chief Lt. Col.
Sat, 07 Feb 1998
Women caught with Ecstasy
Women caught with Ecstasy PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police arrested two woman on suspicion of selling Ecstasy pills at Shangrila Discotheque early Thursday, a press report said yesterday.Police officers seized 11 Ecstasy tablets from the women identified only as VM, 23, and EAP, 31, Antara reported.