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Sat, 21 Mar 1998
Germany committed to helping RI: Envoy
Germany committed to helping RI: Envoy JAKARTA (JP): The German government remains committed to helping Indonesia solve its worst ever monetary crisis, a visiting envoy said here yesterday.German Deputy Foreign Minister Werner Hoyer stressed during his visit the importance for Indonesia to work...
Sat, 21 Mar 1998
Thief shot dead in Bekasi
Thief shot dead in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): A 28-year-old man was shot dead Tuesday night after stealing a motorcycle at a housing complex in Bekasi, an officer said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said the victim, Hermansyah, entered the residence of A. Cholihin in Jatibening estate at 4 p.
Sat, 21 Mar 1998
Police to question Amien over complicity
Police to question Amien over complicity JAKARTA (JP): Police will summon for questioning government critic Amien Rais for involvement in a meeting that allegedly transpired into a campaign to disrupt stability and order, police chief Gen. Dibyo Widodo said yesterday.
Sat, 21 Mar 1998
Tutut's signature forged
Tutut's signature forged MEDAN, North Sumatra: By forging the signature of President Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, Sutrisno was able to collect at least Rp 30 million (US$3,000) from 400 job seekers during his nine month scam here.
Sat, 21 Mar 1998
Police advice for bus drivers
Police advice for bus drivers JAKARTA (JP): Alarmed by the number of road accidents, traffic police chief Col. Fachrudin B. has called on city bus drivers to stop driving recklessly.Fachrudin held a meeting with 80 city bus drivers at the North Jakarta police precinct Thursday during which he...
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
On monopoly
On monopolyFrom Pikiran RakyatIn Pikiran Rakyat March 17, I read a statement by the Minister of Industry and Trade Mohamad (Bob) Hasan that monopolies in the interest of the society are justified by article 33 of the Constitution.I do not agree with the statement.Said article reads as follows:1.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Mataram to host youth games
Mataram to host youth games JAKARTA (JP): The West Nusa Tenggara capital of Mataram has been chosen to host the Arafura Youth Games in early August. It will be the second time the event has been held in the city.Head of the provincial education and culture office M.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Indonesia wants IMF to show more flexibility
Indonesia wants IMF to show more flexibility JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian wants the International Monetary Fund to show flexibility during negotiations on the country's reform program, especially on issues which have potential to adversely affect the poor, such as abolishing certain trading monopolies.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Bird in the hand?
Bird in the hand? "I used to think that life in Jakarta was so great. It's like a dream place for people like me," said Eman, a 27-year-old man born and raised in Tangkil Sari, Cibaliung, West Java. Eman is one among thousands of people who think that way.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
China gears up for F1 race
China gears up for F1 race JAKARTA (JP): China is gearing up to host the first Formula One Grand Prix motor racing championship ever at Zhuhai circuit next year.The circuit director Joe Lim Hun Beng was upbeat of China's chance to win its bid to host a round of the world's most prestigious after...
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Man killed in revenge
Man killed in revenge TANGERANG (JP): An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was beaten to death in Serpong Wednesday over an alleged affair with the wife of one of his two attackers, police have said.Tangerang Police chief Lt. Col.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Youths tried for possessing heroin
Youths tried for possessing heroin JAKARTA (JP): A prosecutor asked the West Jakarta District Court to sentence two young men to eight and 14 months in jail respectively for possessing putauw, or low grade heroin, yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Bank credibility
Bank credibility The time has come again that I, as a foreigner, must pay my yearly taxes of US$1,200. It is the rule that these taxes must be paid at a central BRI bank in Jakarta.Because I knew I had to pay this $1,200, I had asked a friend to bring me dollars from my overseas bank account.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
RI might link rupiah to basket of currencies
RI might link rupiah to basket of currencies TOKYO (Agencies): Indonesia is considering linking its struggling rupiah to a basket of currencies under a band system, Vice President B.J. Habibie told a senior Japanese businessman yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Asian currencies stable but sluggish
Asian currencies stable but sluggish SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian currencies held on to but failed to extend their gains yesterday as traders responded sleepily to the U.S. dollar's late retreat below 130.00 yen.Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji's pledge to defend the Hong Kong dollar's link to the U.S.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Australian academics criticize IMF
Australian academics criticize IMF CANBERRA (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund was accused of mismanaging and even exacerbating Indonesia's economic troubles during an academic seminar on the Asian currency crisis in Canberra yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
RI to export 2.3m tons of palm oil this year
RI to export 2.3m tons of palm oil this year SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia is expected to export up to 2.3 million tons of crude palm oil (CPO) in 1998, Derom Bangun, vice chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association, said yesterday."Exports can be up to 2.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Jakarta Garrison has new chief of staff
Jakarta Garrison has new chief of staff JAKARTA (JP): Brig. Gen. Achmad Yahya was installed yesterday as the new chief of staff of the Jakarta Garrison, replacing Maj. Gen. Adam R. Damiri.The ceremony was led by Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
The trouble with neighbors
The trouble with neighbors The latest exchanges between ASEAN's newest recruit and its immediate neighbor to the east have involved munitions rather than legal commerce or expressions of amity and cooperation.No diplomatic or cultural niceties here.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
New AG promises better cooperation with police
New AG promises better cooperation with police JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Attorney General Soedjono Chanafiah Atmonegoro promised to settle a jurisdiction dispute between his office and the National Police Headquarters yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Sutiyoso vows to make Ragunan Zoo inviting
Sutiyoso vows to make Ragunan Zoo inviting JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso pledged yesterday to make the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta a better place for recreation and nature conservation despite the economic crisis."I want this zoo to be a more attractive place.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
More soccer referees face bribery charges
More soccer referees face bribery charges MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The probe into alleged collusive practices to fix the outcomes of soccer matches continued yesterday, with an official of the All-Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) saying that two North Sumatran referees were involved.Amran Y.S.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Danamon experience
Danamon experience Some months ago you published several readers' complaints about BCA and its dollar/rupiah exchange practices, to which we were belatedly treated to a lecture on banking cartel agreements by its PR staff. This was followed by small change in its policy.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Funds for labor-intensive projects total Rp 25.14b
Funds for labor-intensive projects total Rp 25.14b JAKARTA (JP): Official funds to finance labor-intensive projects, which will be conducted in the city after the start of the 1998/1999 fiscal year on April 1, total Rp 25.14 billion, an official said yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Reappointment of ministers questioned
Reappointment of ministers questioned DEPOK, West Java (JP): Observers questioned the reappointment of some ministers despite blemished records and unfinished business during their service in the previous cabinet.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
KPC exports 15m tons of coal
KPC exports 15m tons of coal JAKARTA (JP): East Kalimantan-based coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) exported 15 million tons of coal last year, an increase of 25 percent from 12 million tons in 1996.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Commitment to good governance 'must be genuine'
Commitment to good governance 'must be genuine' JAKARTA (JP): Observers have lauded President Soeharto's campaign for a credible government -- through his instruction that ministers declare their personal wealth and donate their first year's salaries to the poor -- but suggested the measures be...
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Credit guarantees to come for shoe and textile firms
Credit guarantees to come for shoe and textile firms JAKARTA (JP): The government has promised Indonesian textile and shoe firms that its facility guaranteeing the companies' letters of credit (L/Cs) will be available within a week or two, industry leaders said yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon: Tom and Jerry Kid 3:10 Children's Dance: Aneka Tari Daerah 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Documentary Film: Science World 5:30 Music: Paket 27 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita...
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Farmer stumbles across treasure
Farmer stumbles across treasure PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A farmer accidentally found over 100 Dutch coins dating back to the 18th century while plowing his cornfield.Kastam, 47, said initially he did not take much notice when his hoe hit a bright shiny metal object.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Haryanto still unclear about his new job
Haryanto still unclear about his new job JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Food, Drugs and Horticulture Haryanto Dhanutirto said yesterday he was unclear about his responsibilities in his new ministerial post.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Bank Jakarta drops liquidation lawsuit
Bank Jakarta drops liquidation lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): A lawsuit challenging the closure of Bank Jakarta, a private bank chaired by President Soeharto's half- brother, has been withdrawn Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Govt urged to submit sports bill to the House
Govt urged to submit sports bill to the House JAKARTA (JP): A noted sports figure called on the government yesterday to present a sports bill to the House of Representatives for deliberation.Sports observer Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar said the country had long needed laws to regulate the rights and...
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 19, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 725 0 0 AHAP Insurance 500 0 0 Alter Abadi 550 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 350 25 1,236,000 Alumindo Perkasa...
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Lampung farmers fell coconut trees for money
Lampung farmers fell coconut trees for moneyBy M. Tohamaksun BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung (Antara): Wood from coconut trees is gaining a high commercial value and rural people are increasingly engaged in felling the trees, although in many cases, the trees are still productive.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Call to donate must be voluntary, councilors say
Call to donate must be voluntary, councilors say JAKARTA (JP): City councilors welcomed yesterday President Soeharto's call to donate one year's salary to the poor so long as it was not made obligatory.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Police under fire for handling of detainees
Police under fire for handling of detainees JAKARTA (JP): City Police are currently under pressure from lawsuits filed by 128 of the 172 people arrested since the middle of last month for allegedly staging or participating in street rallies and other politically related activities.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Shoreline remains untapped resource
Shoreline remains untapped resource BOGOR, West Java: The director of the center for coastal and sea resources, Rokhmin Dahuri, said Indonesia's shoreline potential remained an untapped resource which could greatly help the country in this time of crisis.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Trading quiet as investors await outcome of IMF talks
Trading quiet as investors await outcome of IMF talks JAKARTA (JP): Trading activities in the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) remained lackluster yesterday as investors awaited the results of talks between the Indonesian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stock brokers said.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
300 to compete in drag race
300 to compete in drag race JAKARTA (JP): Some 300 local drivers have confirmed their entry in the national drag race championship opener in Sentul, near Bogor, West Java on April 5.Committee official Rio Sarwono said Wednesday that the organizers had planned to hold seven series this year.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Parts of IMF deal run 'against constitution'
Parts of IMF deal run 'against constitution' TOKYO (Agencies): Indonesia wants to stick to a 50-point deal agreed with the IMF but some parts could be unconstitutional, Vice President B.J. Habibie said here yesterday.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Why govt lost students' trust
Why govt lost students' trustBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto says his office is open to dialog with government critics who have realistic suggestions on how to solve the economic crisis.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Kuntoro urges public to conserve energy
Kuntoro urges public to conserve energy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto called on the public yesterday to help improve the country's battered economy by conserving energy.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Auric buys into RI bank
Auric buys into RI bank SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's cash rich Auric Pacific Group Ltd said yesterday it had bought 32.16 million shares in Indonesia's Bank Niaga.The trading-based company said it paid Rp 700 or equivalent to Singapore $3.6 million plus commission and expenses for the stake.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Military will help boost farm production: Justika
Military will help boost farm production: Justika JAKARTA (JP): Military personnel will be deployed in various agricultural activities to help boost the production of staple commodities such as rice, soybean and corn.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Art Exhibition: The Winning Entries of The ASEAN Essay, Photo, and Poster Competitions at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Saturday and Sunday), the ASEAN Secretariat, Jl. Sisingamangaraja 70A, Central Jakarta, until April 30.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
We know only the best citizens
We know only the best citizensFrom MerdekaI read in Merdeka, March 12, an article entitled Soedomo: Don't be afraid of inclusion of nonindigenous people in the cabinet.The article's title, apparently, touches on a subject which is still highly sensitive.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
District chief's house attacked
District chief's house attacked KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The governor will send a special team to investigate a mysterious incident in which a Molotov cocktail was hurled at the house of the Napabalono district chief in Muna regency.
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Philippine volcano monitored
Philippine volcano monitored MANILA (Agencies): Experts are monitoring a volcano in the eastern Philippines which has been rumbling with an increasing number of earthquakes, officials said yesterday.The officials said an abnormally large number of minor quakes had been rocking Bulusan volcano in...
Fri, 20 Mar 1998
Uncovering the root of evil in the society
Uncovering the root of evil in the society President Soeharto's call to his new cabinet to donate their first year's wages to the poor chimed well with widespread public demands for a clean government. Political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono looks for the meaning of a good and clean government.