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Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Govt to set up special task force to handle riots
Govt to set up special task force to handle riots JAKARTA (JP): In the face of increasing lawlessness, Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto said the government would soon set up a special task force to prevent violence and to handle any future outbreaks that do occur.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Internet cafes grow despite economic crisis
Internet cafes grow despite economic crisisBy Juliane Gunardono JAKARTA (JP): With the world heading for the 21st century, science fiction is fast becoming a reality and Indonesia is no exception. The dreams of five years ago are now everyday phenomena and it is possible to obtain information on...
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Parents call the shots in Indramayu marriages
Parents call the shots in Indramayu marriages INDRAMAYU, West Java (Antara): The harvest season and times of scarcity send the hearts pounding of local teenagers, especially the girls.During the harvest when foodstuffs are abundant, many teenagers are married off by their parents.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Small businesses not croaking at all
Small businesses not croaking at allBy Martin Moentadhim S.M. JAKARTA (Antara): People's trading practices are growing rapidly, and nothing can stop them. A booming export business in frogs harvested from their natural habitats provides good proof.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: ExhibitJP/msaADMIRABLE PICTURES: Albert Hasibuan (left), the general manager of Suara Pembaruan evening daily, and the newspaper's chief editor Sutarno inspect the work of their photographers on display at an exhibition in the Sinar Kasih building in Cawang, East Jakarta.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Has press freedom matched expectations?
Has press freedom matched expectations? JAKARTA (JP): The greatly simplified procedure for obtaining a press publishing licensing that was put in place following the downfall of former president Soeharto has resulted in the birth of hundreds of new press publications across the country.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Lack of reading habit might hamper growth of press industry
Lack of reading habit might hamper growth of press industryBy Reiner S. JAKARTA (JP): The price of newsprint has soared following the sharp depreciation of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar, and spending on advertising has plunged along with the purchasing power of many Indonesians.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Banyumas residents eat clay for medicine and food
Banyumas residents eat clay for medicine and foodBy Agus Maryono and Ngudi Utomo BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): It may sound strange to hear that in desperate, some people eat snacks and take medicine made of clay. This is a fact in many villages in Banyumas.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Press industry thrives amid crisis
Press industry thrives amid crisis The country has been witnessing a press boom in the wake of the downfall of President Soeharto last year. Hundreds of new publications have appeared over the past nine months to compete for readers as the country's economy collapses.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Banyuwangi's 'santet' can charm, not hurt
Banyuwangi's 'santet' can charm, not hurtText and photos by Antariksawan Jusuf The killing of several alleged practitioners of black magic in Java's easternmost regency of Banyuwangi last year has many people identifying the regency with black magic and little else.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
European musicians share a little happiness with Indonesians
European musicians share a little happiness with IndonesiansBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Forget the never-ending crisis for a while and listen to the quality music performed by internationally acclaimed artists at the ongoing European Union Music Festival.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
No pain, regrets with temporary tattoos
No pain, regrets with temporary tattoosBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Tired of the same old thing? Then why don't you try something different, like having a tattoo. The good news is that you can have a non-permanent one. It will fade after only a few weeks.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Retarded daughter killed by her troubled mother
Retarded daughter killed by her troubled mother JAKARTA (JP): A troubled mother slashed the throat of her own retarded daughter in her house on Jl. Mandala Barat in Tomang, West Jakarta, on Saturday to "end" the 20-year-old girl's sorrow.Tanjung Duren Police chief Capt. Eko Budi S.
Sun, 07 Feb 1999
Art and industry unified in Shan Fan's exhibition
Art and industry unified in Shan Fan's exhibitionBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): Two latest model Mercedes cars gleam on the shiny marble floor of a stately building. Nearby, about 30 paintings are displayed on white panels in the foyer.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Political parties rush to register for election
Political parties rush to register for election JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Justice opened on Friday the registration of prospective poll contestants, including the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) under Megawati Soekarnoputri and four other parties all claiming to be the Indonesian National...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
IMF and govt to finalize new letter of intent
IMF and govt to finalize new letter of intent JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is finalizing an agreement with the Indonesian government on a new letter of intent to pave the way for the latest disbursement of the agency's bailout fund, IMF Asia Pacific director Hubert Neiss said...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Indonesia lowers five year target for tourist arrivals
Indonesia lowers five year target for tourist arrivals JAKARTA (JP): The government has revised down its target for foreign tourist arrivals over the next five years due to the worsening political situation here.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
New paper hits streets of Padang
New paper hits streets of Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: A new daily newspaper, Padang Ekspres, launched its first edition on Friday in a ceremony attended by West Sumatra Governor Muchlis Ibrahim.The 16-page Ekspres, which is managed by the Jawa Pos newspaper group, is the fifth daily to operate out...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
RI receives US$2.4b loans from Japan
RI receives US$2.4b loans from Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government agreed on Friday to provide Indonesia with US$2.4 billion in loans to help finance the country's 1999/2000 budget deficit.Japan's vice finance minister for international affairs, Eisuke Sakakibara, said that a substantial...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Southeast Asian currencies end mixed
Southeast Asian currencies end mixed SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies were mixed against the U.S. dollar in late trade on Friday, after a mid- session surge by the yen to 111.40 against the U.S. currency.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 5, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 50,000 Alumindo Light Metal 250 0 250,000 Alumindo...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Tabloid told to get license
Tabloid told to get license KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The provincial administration has asked the publisher of Wawasan, a weekly tabloid based in Kolaka, to cease publishing until it obtains a license, Antara said.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Live TV shows
Live TV shows JAKARTA (JP): Sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local TVs (all times in West Indonesia Time):Saturday English soccer league: Nottingham Forest v Manchester United, SCTV at 10 p.m.Sunday Italian soccer league: Fiorentina vs AC Milan, RCTI at 8:30 p.m.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Meat imports from India
Meat imports from India Since the government announced its intention to import beef from India, sharp reactions have come from various sides. In the past week alone, scores of reports have appeared in the media. Views for and against the plan have been aired.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
East Timor move not an instruction: Alatas
East Timor move not an instruction: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): The motion to grant East Timor independence was taken collectively during the Jan. 27 Cabinet meeting after President B.J. Habibie first aired the idea two days earlier, an official has said.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Churches admit mistakes over Soeharto
Churches admit mistakes over Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian churches on Thursday admitted to having played a part in maintaining Soeharto's oppressive New Order regime and vowed never to repeat the same mistake.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Caption
CaptionCorrection: Budhy Tjahjati, deputy for international cooperation, is from the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) and not from Ministry of Foreign Affairs as stated in our caption on this page on Friday. We regret the error. -- Editor
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Cool heads must prevail in East Timor: Bishop Belo
Cool heads must prevail in East Timor: Bishop BeloBy Lourenco Vicente Martins DILI, East Timor (JP): With tension in East Timor escalating following the government's announcement that it is now prepared to let the territory go its own way, many people are turning to Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Special team to decide on import of Indian beef
Special team to decide on import of Indian beef JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture Soleh Solahuddin said on Friday that a decision on whether to import beef and buffalo meat from India would hinge on the report of a fact-finding team which will be sent to India later this month.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
E-commerce development hampered by cultural barriers
E-commerce development hampered by cultural barriersBy Teddy Setiawan Wijaya JAKARTA (JP): Online shopping is booming in developed countries. In the United States, sales tripled last Christmas and more new consumers came online than most cyber retailers expected. Comparing the situation in the U.S.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Five-man gang robs businessman's house
Five-man gang robs businessman's house JAKARTA (JP): A group of at least five robbers burgled the Central Jakarta house of a businessman early on Friday, making off with a stash of money and goods including Rp 36.5 million and US$50,000 in cash.Central Jakarta police detective chief Maj.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Fact-finding team formed as more bodies discovered
Fact-finding team formed as more bodies discovered JAKARTA (JP): A military police fact-finding team has been formed by the Armed Forces (ABRI) in Aceh province to probe the violence in East Aceh following the discovery of more bodies.Chief of Lilawangsa Military District Col.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
RP inflation rises 11.6%
RP inflation rises 11.6% MANILA (AFP): Philippine consumer prices rose 11.6 percent year-on in January, the National Statistics Office said Friday.Analysts said the figure was "higher-than-expected" and triggered an initial sell-off at the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
House slams Lippo Bank recapitalization
House slams Lippo Bank recapitalization JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has demanded the government either revoke, postpone, or revise the decree which includes two privately owned banks in the first group of banks to be recapitalized by the government.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
'Circuit breakers' luring investors
'Circuit breakers' luring investorsBy C.J. de Koning LONDON (JP): Foreign equity investors and foreign lenders to countries like Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Russia and more recently Brazil have recently been withdrawing their funds individually and collectively on an unprecedented scale.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Plan to privatize seaport operator opposed
Plan to privatize seaport operator opposed JAKARTA (JP): Three business associations called on the government on Friday to cancel plans to privatize seaport operator PT Pelindo II and its affiliates.The Indonesian Importers Association, the Federation of Indonesian Exporters and the Indonesian...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Hospital service suffering
Hospital service suffering When my elder son received a minor head injury, we were referred to the International Bintaro Hospital (RSIB) for a CT- Scan by the pediatrician.Before going to the hospital on Saturday morning (Jan.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Yunus unafraid of abuse of press freedom
Yunus unafraid of abuse of press freedom JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information Muhammad Yunus does not share the fears of some of his colleagues about the behavior of the Indonesian press in acting on their newfound freedom."Some people are concerned about press freedom.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
BNN joins recapitalization
BNN joins recapitalization JAKARTA (JP): Bank Nusa Nasional, a banking unit of the Bakrie Group, announced on Friday it was ready to join the government's recapitalization program to improve its capital base.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Govt decision on labor export criticized
Govt decision on labor export criticized JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has criticized the government's decision to temporarily stop labor exports to Saudi Arabia, saying this policy was not helpful for the national employment program at a time of alarming levels of unemployment.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
World-class European musicians to perform in Indonesia for free
World-class European musicians to perform in Indonesia for free JAKARTA (JP): It is superb and authentic, and it is brought to you live by top musicians from six European countries. And best of all, it is free.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
'Flabby' Thai army trims surplus
'Flabby' Thai army trims surplus BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand's army chief said on Friday that due to impending budget cuts the once powerful but now flabby army had begun trimming surplus manpower.Army commander-in-chief Gen.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Village election stirs unrest
Village election stirs unrest PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Hundreds of Tanggisan villagers in Mrebet district went on a rampage on Thursday, vandalizing seven houses and public buildings in anger over a village chief election.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Northwest, MAS sign accord
Northwest, MAS sign accord MINNEAPOLIS (AFP): Northwest Airlines and Malaysia Airlines on Thursday announced a marketing alliance that will enable them to coordinate schedules and reservations between their two flight networks.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
ANZ to boost stake in Panin to over 24%
ANZ to boost stake in Panin to over 24% JAKARTA (JP): Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) plans to boost its stake in publicly listed Panin Bank to 24.4 percent, from 4.9 percent at present, in a bid to strengthen its presence in the Indonesia's banking sector, the bank's...
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Boat people face deportation
Boat people face deportation SURABAYA: The Navy will escort a wooden boat carrying 57 passengers from Gongxi province in China back into international waters as soon as the vessel has been repaired, Antara reported on Friday.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Don't surrender East Timor
Don't surrender East TimorFrom MerdekaI felt saddened and angered upon hearing the foreign minister's explanation of the East Timor issue on Jan. 27. It was shocking, and in my opinion even amoral, to put forward the option of getting rid of East Timor.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Ex-village head jailed for scam
Ex-village head jailed for scam TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang District Court has sentenced a former head of Cibogo village in Serpong to four years in jail and fined him Rp 30 million for illegally selling a 46,000-square-meter plot of land belonging to the village.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
Westwood out, Norquist leads Malaysian Open
Westwood out, Norquist leads Malaysian Open KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): U.S. player Gerry Norquist fired a second successive 67 to lead the Malaysian Open by five shots on Friday as world number six Lee Westwood sensationally missed the cut.
Sat, 06 Feb 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Program 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music 8:30 Tour and Travel 9:00 TV Drama 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:35 Children's Film: Silverhawks 3:05 Documentary 3:30 Science: Invention 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports Program 5:30 TV...