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Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Gap in understanding of natives revealed
Gap in understanding of natives revealed JAKARTA (JP): A gap in the understanding of indigenous peoples was revealed on Friday during the third day of a congress of indigenous peoples.Officials addressing the congress, using terms such as "backward communities" and "isolated people", their...
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Police questioned over Ambon riots
Police questioned over Ambon riots JAKARTA (JP): Maluku Police chief Col. Bugis Saman said on Friday at least three police officers were questioned by military police for alleged involvement in weeks of sectarian clashes in the province, Antara reported.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Poll bodies independence ensured
Poll bodies independence ensured JAKARTA (JP): National Election Committee (PPI) chairman Jacob Tobing insisted that government representatives would not play a dominant role in the committee, to ensure its independence and a free and fair general election.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
ABRI is for the people
ABRI is for the people It was published in Kompas on March 19, 1999, that the Supreme Advisory Council's chairman, Baramuli, was publicly seeking "coalition" with the Armed Forces (ABRI) to win votes in the coming elections.Indeed, it is time now for Gen.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Economic stability slow to come
Economic stability slow to comeBy Christopher Lingle DENPASAR (JP): Confusion continues to reign over when East Asia will move from crisis to recovery. Many analysts insist the worst for East Asia is over. This includes officials from the International Monetary Fund and other international agencies.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Government set to introduce new forestry fee
Government set to introduce new forestry fee JAKARTA (JP): The government will impose a new fee on the country's timber companies to inject funds into local community resources, Minister of Forestry Muslimin Nasution said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Young artist claims constructivist tag
Young artist claims constructivist tagBy Lilia S. Naga JAKARTA (JP): Webster's New World Dictionary describes constructivism as an early 20th century movement in sculpture, painting, architecture, etc., which originated in the Soviet Union, characterized by abstract and geometric design, manmade...
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
INRO gets support from RI membership
INRO gets support from RI membership TOKYO (Bloomberg): Indonesia's decision to remain a member of the International Natural Rubber Organization, a price-supporting cartel, should help keep the struggling group alive, an INRO official said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Edison finds no payoffs in winning RI contract
Edison finds no payoffs in winning RI contract ROSEMEAD, California (Bloomberg): Edison International, California's second-largest utility, said on Thursday a company investigation found no improper payments were made to Indonesian government officials to win a sales contract for a US$2.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Student drowns in river
Student drowns in river BANDUNG: Hendra Gunawan, 21, a student of Padjadjaran University's School of Geological Engineering drowned in Serayu River in Cilacap, Central Java, on Wednesday.His body was found on Friday in Serayu, Purwokerto, some 60 kilometers north of Cilacap.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Habibie's tasks
Habibie's tasks I found Lance Castles's article "Will new govt heed Anderson's plea?" on March 15, 1999, to be strange in many ways. For example, he says that it is as certain as anything in human affairs that the next government will be a coalition led by Megawati and Amien Rais, but he gives no...
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Persija and Persebaya draw matches
Persija and Persebaya draw matches JAKARTA (JP): Both top ranked Persebaya Surabaya and Persija Jakarta failed to win their second matches in the fifth Indonesian soccer league round robin on Friday.Cheered on by about 500 members of their Jak Mania supporter club at the Senayan soccer stadium,...
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Over 60 killed in Sambas unrest
Over 60 killed in Sambas unrest PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Over 60 people in Sambas, mostly Madurese migrants, have been killed and more than 1,000 houses burned down as ethnic clashes in the West Kalimantan regency escalated on Friday, security authorities said.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Women 'do men's bidding at the polls'
Women 'do men's bidding at the polls' JAKARTA (JP): About 80 percent of all rural women in the country still have their political preferences shaped by men, with their urban counterparts faring only marginally better, a recent nationwide survey has found.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
North Korea says no inspection of other facilities
North Korea says no inspection of other facilities SEOUL (AFP): North Korea has warned the United States against attempting to inspect any other sensitive facilities after the two struck a crucial deal to allow access to a suspected underground nuclear site.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Asian can achieve another miracle: WB
Asian can achieve another miracle: WB HANOI (Reuters): Asian economies can achieve "miracle" status again but must ensure their reform efforts are not derailed by complacency, the World Bank said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Fund for food supplements criticized as too small
Fund for food supplements criticized as too small JAKARTA (JP): Community health center officials expressed concern on Friday over the paltry sum -- amounting to only Rp 750 per day for each child -- set aside by the city administration for provision of food supplements for undernourished children.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Thai trade surplus narrows
Thai trade surplus narrows BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand's trade surplus narrowed to US$511 million in February, with imports rising 5 per cent compared to the previous month, a Finance Ministry official said Friday.Thailand's exports last month reached $4.17 billion, a rise of 2.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
Bung Karno's signature
Bung Karno's signatureFrom Pikiran RakyatThe New Order government used to regard March 11 as a sacred day because it commemorated the issue of the March 11 Instruction.The government interpreted the order as a power transfer.
Sat, 20 Mar 1999
RP captives yet to be released
RP captives yet to be released MANILA (AP): Philippine officials demanded on Friday the early release of an army general and three other military and police officers held captive by communist rebels.On Thursday, communist leaders living in exile in the Netherlands announced they would release the...
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
U.S. investors to keep close eye on RI polls
U.S. investors to keep close eye on RI pollsBy Yenni Djahidin WASHINGTON (JP): Among foreign groups and individuals planning to monitor Indonesia's first multiparty elections in June are American business leaders with interests in Indonesia.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
60,000 children unable to attend school: Official
60,000 children unable to attend school: Official JAKARTA (JP): At least 60,000 children aged between seven and 15 are too poor to attend school in the capital, an official said on Thursday.Bahar Laut of the city's social and political affairs directorate, told The Jakarta Post that the children,...
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Gus Dur to lead religious leaders in Ambon visit
Gus Dur to lead religious leaders in Ambon visit JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Islamic organization and several other religious leaders will visit the ravaged Maluku capital of Ambon to try to rebuild inter-religious harmony in the region.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Three killed in separate incidents in E. Jakarta
Three killed in separate incidents in E. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A technical high school student was stabbed to death on Wednesday, while two other men were also killed on Thursday in separate incidents, all in Duren Sawit district, East Jakarta, a police officer said.City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Indonesia wields influence in Moro conflict resolution
Indonesia wields influence in Moro conflict resolutionBy Dino Patti Djalal The following article is based on a paper presented at the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific preventive diplomacy workshop in Bangkok on Feb. 28, 1999. This is the first of two articles.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Red Cross appeals for urban poor
Red Cross appeals for urban poor JAKARTA: The International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies called Tuesday for international societies to assist the urban poor in Indonesia, Antara reported.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Minimum wages set for Mideast domestics
Minimum wages set for Mideast domestics JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Manpower announced on Wednesday minimum wages for Indonesian workers employed as domestic helpers abroad.The regulation, which follows an agreement between the Association of Indonesian Labor Exporters and its foreign partners,...
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Antique artworks to go on the block
Antique artworks to go on the block JAKARTA (JP): Art collector J. Roy Tobing and the Tobas Group will auction off some of his best pieces at an exhibition scheduled for March 20 through March 21 at Hilton Hotel, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Ambon refugees stranded in Taliabu
Ambon refugees stranded in Taliabu JAKARTA (JP): More than 100 people fleeing sectarian violence in the Maluku capital of Ambon have been stranded in West Taliabu district, North Maluku regency, for more than a week after their boat developed engine trouble.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Small textile companies told to tie up with big producers
Small textile companies told to tie up with big producers JAKARTA (JP): The government is encouraging small textile- related producers, including cooperatives, to work with major producers in fulfilling their export quotas.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Pelita draws with PSM, PSIS wins
Pelita draws with PSM, PSIS wins JAKARTA (JP): Pelita Bakrie played out a 1-1 draw with PSM Ujungpandang in an aggressive match in Group II of the fifth Indonesian soccer league (Ligina) playoffs at the Senayan main stadium on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
BI provides bank profiles
BI provides bank profiles JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia has provided profiles of the 38 closed banks, seven nationalized and nine recapitalized banks on its Internet homepage.Data provided on the homepage -- www.bi.go.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Astra CMG plans expansion
Astra CMG plans expansion JAKARTA (JP): Astra CMG Life, a joint venture life insurance company owned by the Astra Group and Colonial Limited of Australia operating in Asia as CMG, will go ahead with its expansion plan despite the country's economic crisis, the company has said.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Mahathir fears assassination
Mahathir fears assassination KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said political opposition against him had turned into a national security problem and that even his own life is threatened, the national news agency Bernama reported on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Politicians' earnestness
Politicians' earnestnessFrom RepublikaTo Indonesians, who have just embarked on a reform drive, the problems they are now encountering are indeed tough and serious. Besides, our people also have to confront major challenges.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
5 ministers barred from campaigning
5 ministers barred from campaigning JAKARTA (JP): Five members of the 37-strong Cabinet are prohibited from campaigning during the June 7 general election, Minister of Information Muhammad Yunus said on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Thailand risks remain until economy recovers
Thailand risks remain until economy recoversBy David Brunnstrom BANGKOK (Reuters): Markets have applauded Thailand's long- awaited passage of bankruptcy and foreclosure legislation but the mood could unravel unless tangible signs of economic improvement emerge soon, analysts say.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Asian markets urge private sector to increase disclosures
Asian markets urge private sector to increase disclosures HANOI (Agencies): Southeast Asia and its regional partners called on the international private sector Thursday to step up financial disclosure, which they said was crucial to avert future economic shocks.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Madurese flee villages in West Kalimantan
Madurese flee villages in West Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): Some 1,200 migrant Madurese in West Kalimantan's Pemangkat subdistrict of Sambas regency have fled their villages to avoid more clashes with locals, Antara reported on Thursday.Quoting West Kalimantan Police chief Col.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Golkar offers stability, Marzuki says
Golkar offers stability, Marzuki says JAKARTA (JP): Ruling Golkar claims it is the only party capable of maintaining political stability when a new government is formed after the general election.Golkar deputy chairman Marzuki Darusman told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that unlike other parties,...
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Sutiyoso saked to fulfill promise on neutrality
Sutiyoso saked to fulfill promise on neutrality JAKARTA (JP): Representatives from two political parties asked Governor Sutiyoso to carry out his promise to take over the 18 city-owned buildings currently occupied by the three political parties which existed during the Soeharto regime.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Japan's Asia import rises
Japan's Asia import rises TOKYO (AFP): Japan's imports from Asia rose in February for the first time in 14 months, the finance ministry said Thursday, offering a glimmer of recovery in the crisis-struck region.Japan's trade surplus with its Asian neighbors fell 57.3 percent to 208.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Mar. 17 , 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 200 0 500 Alumindo Light Metal 350 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 125 0...
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Kudos to Garuda
Kudos to Garuda On Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, I was on Garuda flight GA 323 from Surabaya to Jakarta that departed at 6 p.m. from Surabaya.I had an executive-class ticket, therefore, prior to boarding the flight, I had taken advantage of the hospitality in the Garuda lounge.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
SG downgrades RI growth
SG downgrades RI growth SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): SG Securities, despite seeing "glimmers of hope" in Indonesia, has abandoned its earlier forecast that the country's economy could grow this year.In a new report made available Thursday to Dow Jones Newswires, the Singapore-based economic research team...
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Legislators seek probe on bad debts
Legislators seek probe on bad debts JAKARTA (JP): The monetary authority must take to court the management of state banks suspected of violating banking rules and bad debtors who inflicted huge losses on state banks, a legislator from the ruling Golkar said on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Student activists open cafe on double-decker in city
Student activists open cafe on double-decker in cityBy Andreas Baenziger JAKARTA: The waiter, Roland, was the man who organized the student demonstrations in Indonesia's capital Jakarta nearly a year ago which triggered the events leading to the overthrow of the dictator Soeharto.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Oil sails higher as OPEC squeezes Asian supplies
Oil sails higher as OPEC squeezes Asian supplies SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil prices climbed to fresh highs in Asia on Thursday as concrete evidence emerged that oil producers were implementing plans to cut world supplies by two million barrels per day, traders said.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Crisis-hit Asia has surplus
Crisis-hit Asia has surplus LONDON (Dow Jones): The five countries worst affected by the Asian financial crisis had a combined trade surplus of US$85 billion in 1998 compared with a combined trade deficit of $15 billion the previous year, a World Trade Organization official said on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Mar 1999
Police call on media to help fight gambling
Police call on media to help fight gambling JAKARTA (JP): A senior police officer urged local media to assist the police in efforts to abolish the mushrooming number of gambling dens in the capital instead of assisting the operators in spreading the social disease.