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Fri, 12 Mar 1999
PKB, PDI Perjuangan 'coalition possible'
PKB, PDI Perjuangan 'coalition possible' JAKARTA (JP): Political observer Nurcholish Madjid said on Wednesday a coalition of "anti-status quo" parties comprising Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and Abdurrahman Wahid's National Awakening Party (PKB)...
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
PLN tower project under attack
PLN tower project under attack TANGERANG (JP): Members of 20 families from Cibogo Kulon village in the Kelapa Dua area here have demanded state-owned electricity firm PT PLN immediately cancel its plan to build a 150-kilovolt electricity tower in their neighborhood.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
North Aceh students demand referendum demands
North Aceh students demand referendum demands JAKARTA (JP): About 2,000 students in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, marched to the regional council demanding a referendum to determine whether the province wished to remain in Indonesia or break away.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
Govt set to close 31 banks tomorrow
Govt set to close 31 banks tomorrow JAKARTA (JP): The government is expected Saturday to close down 31 insolvent banks and to take over at least 11 others under a massive multi-billion dollar restructuring program.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
Parties demand officials stay neutral in polls
Parties demand officials stay neutral in polls JAKARTA (JP): Political parties eligible to contest the June 7 general election have demanded that the city administration proves its neutrality during the upcoming campaign period as promised by Governor Sutiyoso.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
Female candidate for Mataram mayor
Female candidate for Mataram mayor MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Baiq Diyah Ratu Ganefi, 37, is the first known female candidate for mayor in West Nusa Tenggara.Antara reported Thursday she was running for the mayor's position in Mataram, for the period of 1999 to 2004.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
Two armed robbers apprehended
Two armed robbers apprehended JAKARTA (JP): Two street criminals armed with sharp weapons were apprehended by passers-by at different locations in the capital on Wednesday thanks to the alerting screams of the victims.Another crook managed to escape from the crowd.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
Supersemar anniversary passes unnoticed
Supersemar anniversary passes unnoticed JAKARTA (JP): "Do you know what's not reported at all in the newspapers today?" a senior journalist here quizzed his colleagues on Thursday, March 11."Supersemar!" he replied in the absence of response.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
Chaos threatens June 7 polls
Chaos threatens June 7 pollsBy Hermawan Sulistyo JAKARTA (JP): The potential for further riots and other social disturbances, complicated by the current cloud of political uncertainty, has made some observers doubt whether the general election, scheduled for June 7, can in fact be held.
Fri, 12 Mar 1999
Haj visas possible for green passport-holders: Ambassador
Haj visas possible for green passport-holders: Ambassador JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabian Ambassador Abdullah Abdurrahman Alim said on Wednesday that with the approval of the Indonesian government his embassy would grant visas to Indonesian haj pilgrims using ordinary green passports rather than the...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
RP considers IT zone
RP considers IT zone MANILA (AP): The Philippine government is considering the establishment of a special economic zone, primarily for information technology companies, within a 64-hectare (158-acre) site at Fort Bonifacio, a former military camp near Manila's financial district of Makati.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Salim UIC sale sparks more divestment fears
Salim UIC sale sparks more divestment fears SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia's Salim group's stake sale in Singapore's United Industrial Corp Ltd (UIC) has sparked fears of more divestment by Indonesia's former number one tycoon, analysts said.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
RI forex reserves fall to $14.62 billion
RI forex reserves fall to $14.62 billion JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia announced on Tuesday its net international reserves decreased US$126.8 million to $14.62 billion as of March 5 from the Feb. 26 level of $14.75 billion.Gross foreign assets also dropped to Rp 24.15 billion from Rp 24.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition: by Gde Sudarma, at The Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), March 13 to May 17. * Photo Exhibition: Lumiere, Amour, Creation, by Jacques Francois Xavier Guyot, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort,...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
NU to hold its congress in November
NU to hold its congress in November SURABAYA (JP): The 30th national congress of the largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama will be held in Kediri, East Java in November for five days, an NU executive Said Aqil Siradj said Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Manila offers new pitch on U.S. deal
Manila offers new pitch on U.S. deal MANILA (DPA): The Philippine government said on Wednesday a controversial defense pact with the United States will improve the military's capability in protecting maritime resources and disaster relief missions.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Three alleged robbers shot dead
Three alleged robbers shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead on early Wednesday morning three men believed to be members of an armed robbery gang, who last carried out an attack on Saturday.The three dead suspects were identified as Ujang, 30, Rid, 35, and Arsin, 35, all from Subang, West Java,...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Rice steamers, heirloom 'kris' sent to the pawn shop
Rice steamers, heirloom 'kris' sent to the pawn shopBy Gin Kurniawan and Berchman Heroe YOGYAKARTA (JP): Three middle-aged women walked down the steep hill in Rongkop district, Gunungkidul regency. They went to the roadside and waited for hours for the bus that would take them to Wonosari, the...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Vietnam gears up for 2003 SEAG bid
Vietnam gears up for 2003 SEAG bid HANOI, Vietnam (AP): Work on a new stadium near Hanoi is expected to start in the second quarter next year in preparation for Vietnam's bid to host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2003, a government official said Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Restoring peace in East Timor
Restoring peace in East Timor It is vital to disarm groups whose murderous attacks inflame the passion for revenge, escalate violence and so jeopardize hopes of reconciliation among East Timorese. Without reconciliation there can be no peace.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Independent Timor will honor oil treaty: Australia envoy
Independent Timor will honor oil treaty: Australia envoy CANBERRA (AP): An independent East Timor would probably seek to renegotiate aspects of the Timor Gap Treaty, but would honor the controversial agreement between Australia and Indonesia, Australia's ambassador to Jakarta said Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Seven killed in Bogor collision
Seven killed in Bogor collision BOGOR (JP): Seven people on board an overloaded angkot (public minivan) were killed and four others severely injured when a speeding intercity bus collided with the vehicle at the Sukasari intersection in the wee hours of Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
BMG predicts a 'wet' dry season
BMG predicts a 'wet' dry season JAKARTA (JP): While some areas in Indonesia may suffer from drought, good harvests can be expected as most parts of the country will see enough rain during this year's regular 'dry' season, the state-run Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG)'s predicts.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Habibie 'responsible' for Soeharto probe
Habibie 'responsible' for Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie must give an accountability report to the People's Consultative Assembly's General Session in October and be held responsible for the outcome of an investigation into former president Soeharto's alleged wealth, a minister...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Ford Motor set to return to Indonesia, official says
Ford Motor set to return to Indonesia, official says SINGAPORE (Reuters): Ford Motor Company is on its way back to Indonesia after shifting its US$100 million project to the Philippines on protest to its national car policy, a company executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Tangerang has fewer haj pilgrims
Tangerang has fewer haj pilgrims TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang regent Agus Djunara said on Wednesday that the number of Muslims from Tangerang performing the haj reached only 351 this year, substantially lower than the 3,000 haj pilgrims last year.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Polls may rival cheating of the past: Observer
Polls may rival cheating of the past: Observer JAKARTA (JP): This year's general election will greatly resemble those in the past in terms of cheating attributable to political groups defending the status quo, an observer predicts.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Election committee holds first session
Election committee holds first session JAKARTA (JP): The first plenary session of the new National Election Committee on Wednesday continued to midnight, but the 53 members had yet to decide on the chairman and two deputies.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
RI economic recovery shaky: WB
RI economic recovery shaky: WB JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank predicted on Wednesday that Indonesia's economy would shrink a minor 1 percent in the 1999/2000 fiscal year before returning to modest growth of 3 percent in the following year, but only if the government sticks to its reform program.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Rats attack South Kalimantan
Rats attack South Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Thousands of hectares of ricefields set to be harvested in Benua Lima here have been attacked by rats, Antara reported Wednesday."In this village alone more than 100 hectares have been affected," Syarkawi, a farmer in Bangkal village of...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Deserted Ambon homes targeted for phone abuse
Deserted Ambon homes targeted for phone abuse JAKARTA (JP): Many Ambon residents whose properties were burned or damaged in the two months of unrest in the Maluku capital now find themselves with the additional burden of hefty phone bills from misuse by others.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Telkom strives to improve service
Telkom strives to improve service TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang office of state telecommunications operator PT Telkom is striving to improve its service by furthering its cooperation with various partners, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Residents attack police officers during drug raid
Residents attack police officers during drug raid JAKARTA (JP): Four detectives from the City police narcotics unit were wounded by residents of Tanah Abang during a raid on a suspected drug dealer's house on Jl. Baturaja in Central Jakarta in the early hours of Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Mar. 10 , 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 400 0 0 Alter Abadi 275 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 300 0 50,000 Alumindo Perkasa...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Indonesia shrimp exports drop 11 percent in 1998
Indonesia shrimp exports drop 11 percent in 1998 JAKARTA (JP): Foreign exchange earnings from shrimp exports increased by 11 percent to US$1.5 billion last year from $1.35 billion in 1997, an executive said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Peace mission in Ambon
Peace mission in Ambon The decision by Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto to send a high-powered delegation to Ambon must come as a relief to many that someone in the government is finally doing something, instead of simply trying to talk their way out of this national catastrophe.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on March 10, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,045.00 9,075.00 9,045.00 9,115.00Australian dollar 1 5,708.00 5,801.25 5,684.00 5,884.00Austrian schilling 1 711.19 722.50 - -Belgian franc 1 242.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
PDI Perjuangan debates poll tactics
PDI Perjuangan debates poll tactics JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) executives regrouped in Bogor, West Java on Wednesday to discuss strategies to win the upcoming general election.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
One died of anthrax
One died of anthrax MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: At least one person has died and around 200 have been treated for anthrax, Antara reported Wednesday.The report said the residents of Kota Reo in Reok district, Manggarai regency, complained of red spots after consuming contaminated water buffalo...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Green Expo to be held in Bogor
Green Expo to be held in Bogor BOGOR (JP): The Agronomy Students Association from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture is scheduled to hold a Green Expo here from March 10 to March 21.The exhibition will consist of various activities, ranging from the sale of various goods, agricultural information...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Bayer plans rights shares
Bayer plans rights shares JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Bayer Indonesia plans a rights issue before the end of June to improve its financial structure.In anticipation of the limited public offering, the company's shareholders approved a proposal on Wednesday to double its authorized capital to...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Bogor mayor's tenure extended
Bogor mayor's tenure extended BOGOR (JP): Bogor Mayor Eddy Gunardi's tenure, which was scheduled to end on March 7, was extended until further notice by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the absence of suitable candidates to replace him, an official said.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Tragedy in Ambon
Tragedy in AmbonFrom RepublikaThe bloody tragedy at dawn in Ambon on March 1 has borne witness to the arbitrariness of members of the security forces. We do not know what their motives were and what their punishment will be.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Tambang Timah to buy 30% stake in Prima Coal
Tambang Timah to buy 30% stake in Prima Coal JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state tin company PT Tambang Timah said on Wednesday it planned to buy a 30 percent stake in the country's largest coal mining company, PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC).
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Police hold off PSSI soccer playoff permit
Police hold off PSSI soccer playoff permit JAKARTA (JP): The National Police are recommending postponement of the Indonesian soccer league playoffs until after the June 7 general election.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Togar M.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Jakarta images win jurors over in world photo contest
Jakarta images win jurors over in world photo contestBy K. Basrie JAKARTA (JP): As could have been predicted, Indonesia, which in 1998 became one of the world's trouble spots, captured the attention of the 13 judges at the 42nd annual World Press Photo competition.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Students on trial urged to respect court, obey law
Students on trial urged to respect court, obey law JAKARTA (JP): Legal practitioners have asked students on trial to respect the court and obey existing laws.Contacted by The Jakarta Post separately on Wednesday, lawyers Todung Mulya Lubis, Frans Hendra Winarta and Judge Paiman Martoredjo at the...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
A banker's nightmare
A banker's nightmare Of late, national banks have come into the public spotlight, because of the inconsistent regulations and announcements of the government. For example, it was announced that national banks which belong to the C-category and could not possibly fulfill the four percent capital...
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
The worth of the remains
The worth of the remains SEOUL (Reuters): South Korean police said they arrested a man who later confessed to stealing the remains of the late father of the Lotte Group chairman and ransoming them for about $650,000.
Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Ganesha ITB ad. star
Ganesha ITB ad. starFrom Media IndonesiaAs an alumnus of Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) with two children now studying at the same campus, I felt concern when I read the advertorial on page 3 of Media Indonesia (March 4, 1999) because ITB, which is the pride of my family, has simply become...