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Mon, 30 Mar 1998
New oil firm could boost foreign exchange: Arifin
New oil firm could boost foreign exchange: Arifin JAKARTA (JP): Oil tycoon Arifin Panigoro suggested over the weekend that the government form a new state oil and gas firm to raise the badly needed foreign exchange through overseas stock exchanges.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Five fishermen feared drowned
Five fishermen feared drowned PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Authorities here are continuing their search for five missing local fishermen whose boat was allegedly burned by a group of foreign fishermen on March 19.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Local Market
Local MarketCorrection: We erroneously printed an old story for our local stock market commentary in Saturday's edition. The story, therefore, did not in any way reflect Friday's performance of the Jakarta Stock Exchange. -- Editor
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Maj. Gen. Muchdi installed as new Kopassus chief
Maj. Gen. Muchdi installed as new Kopassus chief JAKARTA (JP): The Army's special force (Kopassus) got a new commandant-general Saturday when Maj. Gen. Muchdi Purwopranjono replaced younger Lt. Gen. Prabowo Subianto as leader of the elite unit.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Police shoot dead two suspected thieves
Police shoot dead two suspected thieves JAKARTA (JP): Two suspected robbers were shot dead, one was wounded and two others arrested in separate raids in South Jakarta and Tangerang, West Java, over the weekend, police said.City police spokesman Lt Col. E.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Genuine dialog stems from mutual trust
Genuine dialog stems from mutual trustBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto's offer of dialog with university students to ease existing political tensions seems to have hit a snag. No single group of students believes that it is possible at this moment in time to hold an honest and sincere...
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
U.S. bankers caution RI over Mexican model
U.S. bankers caution RI over Mexican model NEW YORK (Reuters): Indonesia has targeted a Mexican plan to rescue its indebted corporations, but it will fail unless Jakarta first adopts rigorous measures to stabilize its currency and build reserves, U.S. bankers said on Friday.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Chrysler acquires Thai branch
Chrysler acquires Thai branch BANGKOK (AFP): America's third largest carmaker Chrysler has taken over its Thai subsidiary and set up a new company to control marketing and distribution here, a report said Saturday.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Local exporters forced to import empty containers
Local exporters forced to import empty containers JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian exporters will have to import empty containers in order to continue their activities, currently threatened by a scarcity of containers, a business association's head has said.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Idle land to be planted with cash crops temporarily
Idle land to be planted with cash crops temporarily JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso has given impoverished residents in several areas in the city the green light to cultivate idle plots of land on a temporary basis as of next month.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Rupert Murdoch suffering from 'China Syndrome'
Rupert Murdoch suffering from 'China Syndrome' In the first of two articles, our Asia correspondent Harvey Stockwin analyses how a battle over a book could affect Indonesia's full freedom of information -- and may be affecting it already.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Govt to introduce resource rent tax
Govt to introduce resource rent tax JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Forestry and Plantations will change forestry royalties imposed on timber companies to a resource rent tax, as required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Beneficial criticism
Beneficial criticism Some statements issued by Armed Forces (ABRI) leaders over the past few days have brought a welcome whiff of fresh air to the present crisis-burdened atmosphere.It is not so much because the statements appear to suggest growing room for free expression in this country but...
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Indonesian refugees in Malaysian camps
Indonesian refugees in Malaysian camps Malaysia has been forced to confront some unpalatable realities in recent months. But the latest challenge facing the Kuala Lumpur government is only indirectly related to the financial turmoil in the region.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Asia must be on guard for speculators
Asia must be on guard for speculators KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Asian countries must act to protect the region from currency speculators and manipulators, local media reported on yesterday.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Two men apprehended for murdering army sergeant
Two men apprehended for murdering army sergeant JAKARTA (JP): Two men have been arrested for the murder of Army officer First Sgt. Moh. Irsal Rumalian in the basement of the three-star Sentral Hotel on Jl. Pramuka in Central Jakarta Wednesday, police said Saturday.City police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Water bombing: A novel mission to save Kutai National Park
Water bombing: A novel mission to save Kutai National ParkBy Anton Sudarisman SANGATTA, East Kalimantan (JP): While the rains bring floods to some cities across the country, devastating fires are raging in Kutai National Park, East Kalimantan.
Mon, 30 Mar 1998
Tycoons' participation
Tycoons' participationFrom MerdekaThe number of Indonesian business tycoons has reached 200. It is strange that they do not participate in the government's efforts to manage the economic crisis.In the current crisis, a number of philanthropists and Armed Forces members have come to the aid of the...
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Hero status sought for Adam Malik
Hero status sought for Adam Malik MEDAN, North Sumatra: The people and provincial government of North Sumatra will sponsor a motion to designate former vice president Adam Malik to the rank of national hero.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
'Tajin' as milk substitute
'Tajin' as milk substitute We refer to a letter that appeared in your paper on March 19, 1998, written by Ms. Ratna Ramanah from Cimahi, West Java, on using tajin as a substitute for milk. As a part of the United Nations systems most concerned with infant and young child nutrition we would like to...
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
U.S. to police trade reforms upheld by IMF
U.S. to police trade reforms upheld by IMF WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The Clinton administration has established a system to police implementation of trade reforms in Asia backed by the International Monetary Fund, Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky says.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Indonesia regrets rioting at immigrant detention camps
Indonesia regrets rioting at immigrant detention camps JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia expressed regret yesterday over the death of at least nine people, including eight Indonesian illegal immigrants, at a riot in a Malaysian detention camp, but did not blame the Malaysian government and pledged continued...
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Thamrin beautification plan on hold due to crisis
Thamrin beautification plan on hold due to crisis JAKARTA (JP): The devastating economic crisis has forced Governor Sutiyoso to postpone indefinitely his plan to tear down fences and widen sidewalks along Jl. M.H. Thamrin, to make the street "friendlier".
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
'Three good' will save the country
'Three good' will save the country JAKARTA (JP): Former Bank Indonesia director Boediono said yesterday that only "good policy, goodwill and good luck" would save the country from its worst-ever economic crisis.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Government seeking to unite lawyers into one association
Government seeking to unite lawyers into one association JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Soedjono Chanafiah Atmonegoro urged Minister of Justice Muladi yesterday to attempt to unite disparate groups of lawyers into a single unified association.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Businesses back currencies for intra-ASEAN trade
Businesses back currencies for intra-ASEAN trade JAKARTA (JP): Business representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) came out yesterday in support of regional currencies for intra-ASEAN trade.They said this move would help reduce dependence on the U.S.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Fires rage on Palawan
Fires rage on Palawan MANILA (AP): At least 27 forest fires are raging on Palawan Island, which is home to some of the world's rarest and most endangered animals, officials said yesterday.Estimates on the fires' size differed.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Public bus categories cut for better services
Public bus categories cut for better services JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will cut public bus categories from three to two to improve services, the City's Land Transportation Agency announced yesterday.The Patas bus category is to be scrapped.
Sat, 28 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, South Jakarta (Phone: 7262991, 7243372), until April 30.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
New approach needed for cabinet coordination
New approach needed for cabinet coordinationBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Political analysts have argued that one of the weaknesses of the former cabinet was an obvious lack of coordination among ministries. Conflicting statements made by ministers often led to confusion in society.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
IMF hails RI's foreign debt proposal
IMF hails RI's foreign debt proposal JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to Indonesia's proposal to use the Mexican model to tackle the massive overseas debt owed by the country's private sector, a Fund executive said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Man killed after starting new job
Man killed after starting new job TANGERANG (JP): A man who recently switched to working as a motorcyle taxi driver after losing his job was found stabbed to death early yesterday morning in Sentul subdistrict.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Wiranto to hold dialog with students next week
Wiranto to hold dialog with students next week JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense and Security/Armed Forces Commander Gen. Wiranto is to hold a dialog with representatives of 17 universities from various cities here on April 4.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Amien says he has ABRI approval for his criticism
Amien says he has ABRI approval for his criticism YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Armed Forces chief of sociopolitical affairs, Lt. Gen. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, reportedly told government critic Amien Rais yesterday to continue voicing his criticism for the good of the nation.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Drought fears haunt SE Asia
Drought fears haunt SE Asia SINGAPORE (Reuters): Southeast Asian farmers are plagued by fears of continuing drought despite signs that the El Nino weather event, billed by some as the worst this century, may be drawing to a close, weather experts said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Cancer care project opened
Cancer care project opened YOGYAKARTA: An Indonesian-Dutch health care project for cancer patients opened Tuesday at state-run Sardjito Hospital.The Health Care Project on Oncology is held in cooperation with Gadjah Mada University's School of Medicine, the Indonesia- Netherlands Forum, the...
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Activists suing police get their day in court
Activists suing police get their day in court JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta District Court heard lawsuits yesterday filed by 57 members of Barisan Merah Putih (the Red-and-White Front) against City Police chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata over their detention.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Contract money not 'missing'
Contract money not 'missing' JAKARTA (JP): A team led by Agus Wirahadikusumah, deputy chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), has been set up to end confusion surrounding the whereabouts of US$250,000 from a contract with Japanese sports equipment manufacturer Yonex.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Asian monies cold to Japan's stimulus move
Asian monies cold to Japan's stimulus move SINGAPORE (AFP): A massive economic stimulus package unveiled by Japan failed to give Asian currencies a fillip yesterday as investors remained sidelined awaiting new regional developments.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Save Our Students
Save Our Students Student demonstrations calling for political and economic reforms on various campuses these past weeks divert attention from a graver problem in our higher education: Students are dropping out in thousands because of the economic crisis.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Support governor's program!
Support governor's program!From JayakartaI have good reason to be proud of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, who has made every effort to enhance the well-being of the Jakartans, especially during the current economic crisis.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Competition key to privatization
Competition key to privatizationBy Makmur Keliat SURABAYA (JP): Is privatization the best way to improve the performance of our much derided public sector enterprises, and, if so, how should it be implemented?These questions merit special discussion since the government recently dropped several...
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Holiday
HolidayIn observance of the Hindu Day of Silence, The Jakarta Post will not appear tomorrow. The Post will resume publication on Monday. -- Publisher
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Immigrant riot highlights Asia's plight
Immigrant riot highlights Asia's plightBy Nelson Graves KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): An uprising in a Malaysian detention camp has thrown a spotlight on the human side of Asia's financial crisis and the mounting immigration dilemma facing the region's governments.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Police trace cocaine to woman
Police trace cocaine to woman JAKARTA (JP): A woman has been arrested at a house in South Jakarta for possessing 780 grams of top quality cocaine sent to her by a man in Bolivia, police said yesterday.Head of the National Police general information department Col. S.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
WTO ruling has no effect on Timor car, analyst says
WTO ruling has no effect on Timor car, analyst says JAKARTA (JP): The United States' legal victory in a dispute over Indonesia's national car program is basically immaterial to PT Timor Putra Nasional, the sole beneficiary of the project, an automobile analyst said yesterday.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Oxfam accuses world leaders of indifference on RI
Oxfam accuses world leaders of indifference on RI WASHINGTON (AFP): The international aid agency Oxfam has warned that Indonesia, struggling with debt and drought, faces a four-fold increase in poverty this year and accused world leaders of indifference.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
ID card too expensive
ID card too expensive TANGERANG (JP): Residents of Keroncong Permai have accused their village officials of charging them Rp 30,000 ($8.50) for ID cards which bear the official value of Rp 7,500.They said that the local administration has made it obligatory for the residents to replace their...
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Bulog sells 2.5m tons of rice
Bulog sells 2.5m tons of rice JAKARTA (JP): The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) sold 2.5 million tons of rice as part of a nationwide market operation to stabilize prices during the 1997/1998 fiscal year, which ends this month.
Sat, 28 Mar 1998
Minister aware of food program flaws
Minister aware of food program flaws JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Siti Hardijanti Rukmana defended yesterday her emergency program of distributing free meals to the needy, but conceded there were flaws which needed to be ironed out.