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Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Wiranto says he already passed up chance for power
Wiranto says he already passed up chance for power JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Security/Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto revealed on Thursday that former president Soeharto conferred extraordinary powers upon him to quell mounting unrest last year.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Two men mobbed to death for robbery
Two men mobbed to death for robbery JAKARTA (JP): Two men were mobbed to death by angry residents of Semanan in Kalideres, West Jakarta late Wednesday as they were caught red-handed attempting to rob an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver of his motorbike, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Students groups demand Wiranto's resignation
Students groups demand Wiranto's resignation JAKARTA (JP): Student groups in several cities staged rallies on Thursday demanding Armed Forces (ABRI) Commander Gen. Wiranto's resignation over the uncurbed violence in Maluku that has so far claimed the lives of at least 166 people.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Traffic accidents underestimated
Traffic accidents underestimated YOGYAKARTA : A transportation expert said that the number of road accidents every year is probably much higher than official estimates, with 10 accidents for every two recorded ones.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Rice import plan will be shelved, Bulog promises
Rice import plan will be shelved, Bulog promises JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) said on Thursday it would reschedule deliveries of rice to be imported this year to ease pressures on the price of locally produced rice.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Technogerma Jakarta 99, exhibitions on technology, environment, education etc. at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Central Jakarta (Phone: 672-6000), 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. until March 7. Concert, bach, blech and blues, at JCC, Cendrawasih room, 5:30 p.m.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
48 parties eligible to contest election
48 parties eligible to contest election JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Thursday that 48 political parties had passed the Team of Eleven's screening and were qualified to contest the June 7 general elections.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Asian stocks close unchanged as investors remain cautious
Asian stocks close unchanged as investors remain cautious SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian stock markets moved in a narrow range and most ended barely changed in thin trade on Thursday as investors maintained caution, dealers said.Singapore was the biggest gainer, rising 1.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Daily receives bomb threat
Daily receives bomb threat BANDUNG, West Java: The office of the popular daily Pikiran Rakyat received a telephoned bomb threat at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. All employees were evacuated after an operator received a call saying a bomb would explode at 8 p.m.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Euphoria of number
Euphoria of number The Team of Eleven, the verification committee tasked with determining the eligibility of poll contestants, did not surprise anyone on Thursday when it announced the 48 political parties meeting all criteria to contest the June general election.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Education for 'the weak'
Education for 'the weak'From MerdekaArticle 31 of the 1945 Constitution simply stipulates that every citizen is entitled to an education organized by the government. This means that the rich as well as the poor have equal opportunity to get an education in conformity with the government's task to...
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Marines arrival brings clam to troubled Ambon
Marines arrival brings clam to troubled Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Deployment of a marine battalion brought a semblance of calm to the Maluku capital of Ambon on Thursday after weeks of clashes which have killed more than 160 people, police and witnesses said.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Bekasi farmers seek proper compensation for their land
Bekasi farmers seek proper compensation for their land BEKASI (JP): A group of some 100 people went to the office of the Bekasi Regency on Thursday morning to demand compensation for 200 hectares of land which they say was appropriated by the regency in 1983.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Tangerang crab fishermen net profits in crisis
Tangerang crab fishermen net profits in crisis TANGERANG (JP): The country's prolonged economic crisis is not an abject nightmare for all low-income people.In several remote regions of Sulawesi and Sumatra, farmers who subsisted for years below the poverty line are reveling in the best times of...
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
University entrance system lacking
University entrance system lackingIwan Pranoto BANDUNG (JP): In Indonesia, most high school graduates plan to continue their studies. The first choice for the majority of these students is a state university. However, among the state universities, there are two "leagues".
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Conversion rates
Conversion rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on March 4, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,875.00 8,905.00 8,890.00 8,940.00 Australian dollar 1 5,488.00 5,571.70 5,447.00 5,647.00 Austrian schilling 1 697.29 706.42 - - Belgian franc 1 237.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Sex calls scare students of junior high schools
Sex calls scare students of junior high schools JAKARTA (JP): A rash of bizarre obscene phone calls has targeted at least 60 students at two state junior high schools in the capital, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
NGOs quiet about Ambon tragedy
NGOs quiet about Ambon tragedyFrom Bisnis IndonesiaReading newspapers these days makes me utterly sad. Imagine, nearly every day there are deaths in conflicts raging in Ambon. Each group takes turns. One day it is our Muslim brothers, the next it is Christians.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
RI plywood exports fall 35% due to tardy market
RI plywood exports fall 35% due to tardy market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's plywood and other wood panel exports fell by 35 percent in 1998 to US$2.5 billion due to a sluggish overseas market, the Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) said on Tuesday.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Perseverance key to riches
Perseverance key to riches At present, we do not hear or read about skyrocketing prices of daily basic commodities such as rice, sugar, cooking oil, etc. Yet, I dare say that many people raised their eyebrows when they saw on TV that one kilogram of red chilies costs Rp 30,000.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Andrian to defend IBF title
Andrian to defend IBF title JAKARTA (JP): International Boxing Federation Intercontinental bantamweight champion Andrian Kaspari from Indonesia will defend his title in a match here on Friday against South African Marinki Booi."This will be my first encounter with South African boxing.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Nigeria, Indonesia
Nigeria, Indonesia The most populous nations of Africa and Southeast Asia are poised precariously in transition from decades of dictatorship to would-be democracy. Success could reverberate far beyond the two countries, setting examples that might prove contagious.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
China trade may end the regional crisis blues
China trade may end the regional crisis bluesBy Edward Neilan BANGKOK (JP): China trade may be the engine of recovery for Southeast Asia's devastated economies, still reeling from what they see as Western-imposed globalization formulas.Start with Thailand.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Minimum wages and purchasing power
Minimum wages and purchasing powerFrom Media IndonesiaFrom the New Order regime era until now, we have often been given pay increases according to minimum wage standards. But our life has not improved. Our purchasing power as workers has declined considerably.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Parties eligible for elections
Parties eligible for elections 1. Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (PPP), United Development Party2. Partai Golongan Karya (Golkar), Functional Group Party3. Partai Demokrasi Indonesia (PDI), Indonesian Democratic Party4.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
AFTA top topic at ASEAN ministers' talks
AFTA top topic at ASEAN ministers' talks BANGKOK (AFP): ASEAN economic ministers gather on the Thai holiday island of Phuket this week for a round of free-wheeling talks likely to focus on plans to speed up regional free-trade plans, officials said.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Dozen injured in violent clash between students and troops
Dozen injured in violent clash between students and troops JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of students, three photographers and one reporter were injured in violent clashes between protesting students and security personnel in Central Jakarta on Thursday afternoon.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Lufthansa expects Indonesia to take off
Lufthansa expects Indonesia to take off JAKARTA (JP): Lufthansa German Airlines' vice president for Asia and the Pacific Manfred Reimer said here on Thursday that business prospects in Indonesia remained promising despite the current economic crisis.
Fri, 05 Mar 1999
Government introduces new lending agency to help SMEs
Government introduces new lending agency to help SMEs JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Empowerment of State Enterprises Tanri Abeng announced on Thursday the establishment of a finance institution designed to provide cheap financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 Morning News 7:00 Children's Songs 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Music 8:30 Tour and Travel 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:35 Cartoon: Thunder Cats 3:05 Environment Program 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program 5:00 Arabic...
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Telkom's partners seek revision of KSO scheme
Telkom's partners seek revision of KSO scheme JAKARTA (JP): The five private partners of state-owned PT Telkom urged the telecommunications operator on Wednesday to revise their current joint operations scheme, which they claimed was "flawed".Gatot S.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Anak Krakatau increasingly active
Anak Krakatau increasingly active SERANG, West Java: Mount Anak Krakatau, a volcano standing in the Sunda Strait, has been showing increasing activity -- marked by occasional explosions -- since mid-February, local sources said here Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Government divided over plans to expose bad bankers
Government divided over plans to expose bad bankers JAKARTA (JP): The government is still undecided whether to go ahead with plans to expose the central bank's list of bad bankers on March 13, according to Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
NTT builds more vocational schools
NTT builds more vocational schools KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province is building three vocational schools, two of which will be funded by the Japanese government.The head of the province's education and culture office, Abraham Gampar, told Antara on Wednesday that...
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Ministers wary over telephone bugging
Ministers wary over telephone buggingBy Kornelius Purba JAKARTA (JP): The uproar over the recently leaked telephone conversation between President B.J. Habibie and Attorney General Lt. Gen. A.M. Ghalib has forced some ministers to reduce usage of their telephones, especially the cellular variety.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Manila Y2K summit asks for WB, ADB aid
Manila Y2K summit asks for WB, ADB aid MANILA (Reuters): Eighteen Asia-Pacific nations and economies on Wednesday appealed for funding from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and other international financial institutions to rid the region of the millennium bug.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
BI's net claim on govt rises to Rp 120.9t
BI's net claim on govt rises to Rp 120.9t JAKARTA (JP): The government has issued bonds worth Rp 144.5 trillion (US$16.3 billion) to Bank Indonesia to cover liquidity support to troubled commercial banks.It helped multiply the central bank's net claim on the government by Rp 147.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Stray bullet strikes woman in S. Jakarta
Stray bullet strikes woman in S. Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A housewife was hit by a bullet thought to be fired by a motorcyclist in Rawajati Barat, Pancoran district, South Jakarta on Wednesday.The victim was identified as Kasni, 37, a mother of four, who runs a food stall in Rawajati Barat with her...
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
S'pore told to disregard RI snipes
S'pore told to disregard RI snipes SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore must not be intimidated by disparaging remarks made about it by Indonesian leaders, the Straits Times newspaper said on Wednesday."In responding to unreasonable remarks that border on the presumptuous, it is necessary for...
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Search for soldiers bodies ended
Search for soldiers bodies ended SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Rescue workers ended on Wednesday their search for the bodies of three soldiers who are believed to have died after their boat capsized in Mahakam River more than two weeks ago.The military commander of Samarinda, Lt. Col.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Paintings show life for street kids
Paintings show life for street kidsBy Chandra Johan SANUR, Bali (JP): Two boys are sexually abused in the middle of the road. A policeman is seen brandishing his cudgel at nothing in particular. Across the road a scavenging child witnesses the incident, but can do nothing.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Quadruplets die in Bali
Quadruplets die in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The last of Indonesia's first set of quadruplets conceived by artificial insemination died in Bali on Tuesday, less than a week after they were born on Thursday, Feb. 25.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Singapore's Ong to U.S. for checkup
Singapore's Ong to U.S. for checkup SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong left for the United States for "a routine medical checkup", and is expected to return on March 7, the government said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Doomsday ruled out but Y2K may hit Asia hard
Doomsday ruled out but Y2K may hit Asia hard MANILA (AFP): A worldwide recession will not occur, Russian nuclear missiles will not accidentally launch themselves and phone lines will not go dead on the stroke of New Year's Day next year.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Cultural freedom for ethnic Chinese
Cultural freedom for ethnic Chinese I fully support the idea of Indonesia ratifying an international convention on the legal protection of and equal rights for ethnic minorities. In fact, without waiting for Indonesia's ratification of this convention, Habibie's administration should issue a...
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Principals 'responsible' for student brawls
Principals 'responsible' for student brawls JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor has underlined the importance of sacking a school principal if any student of the school he supervises dies in a street brawl. This is in a bid to reduce the number of such fatalities.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Insurance employees seeking justice over unpaid salaries
Insurance employees seeking justice over unpaid salaries JAKARTA (JP): All 60 employees at the head office of privately owned PT Buana Putra life insurance company, lodged complaints at the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute on Wednesday, saying that their salary had not been paid since last August.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Suspicious cable installation
Suspicious cable installation I'm very disappointed with one of Indovision's agents. It happened one month ago when someone from "Spectrum" (their office is at Jl. Fatmawati) called at my house to install the mini- parabola from Indovision.
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Law of the jungle
Law of the jungleFrom MerdekaIt seems that the law of the jungle has moved to town. Could it be caused by the fact that most of our forests have been destroyed or burned by greedy forest concessionaires?To recall the tragedies occurring in many parts of the country recently like Malang, Banyuwangi,...
Thu, 04 Mar 1999
Asia lacks corporate governance
Asia lacks corporate governance SEOUL (Reuters): Good corporate governance does not conflict with Asian values or the values of any other region of the world, a senior official of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Wednesday.