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Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Dayak leaders help escort trucks carrying Madurese
Dayak leaders help escort trucks carrying Madurese JAKARTA (JP): Chiefs of the Dayak tribe in the conflict-torn town of Sambas, West Kalimantan, helped on Monday escort 28 trucks transporting more than 5,000 Madurese fleeing to safer ground in Singkawang, West Kalimantan.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Revived Korea to pay back $7.7b to IMF
Revived Korea to pay back $7.7b to IMF SEOUL (Reuters): South Korea said on Monday it planned to pay off US$7.7 billion of its massive loan from the International Monetary Fund by the end of this year as officials expressed concerns the country had a surfeit of dollars.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Residents attack suspected murderer
Residents attack suspected murderer JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents of Sungai Bambu subdistrict in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, attacked a man suspected of killing a widowed mother of two and injuring her younger brother on Monday.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Astra sells Makro stake
Astra sells Makro stake SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Astra International, Indonesia's biggest auto-assembler, has sold a small non-automotive asset.Rini Soewandi, chief executive, told Dow Jones Newswires here that Astra had just signed an agreement to sell its 17 percent share in a chain of Makro...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Four killed in separate attacks in East Timor
Four killed in separate attacks in East Timor DILI, East Timor (JP): Four people were shot dead in two separate clashes in East Timor on Monday, police and military said.The first clash took place when proindependence guerrillas ambushed a car carrying six men, including a local official and...
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Correcting history
Correcting history On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Force chief of staff Air Marshal Hanafie Asnan said he supported the idea of correcting the history of past communist infiltration into the Air Force as it is officially recognized at present.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
KONI told to focus on finding new talent
KONI told to focus on finding new talent JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie urged new officials from the National Sports Council (KONI) to pursue talent scouting, citing the activity as the most important process by which champions are created.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Manggarai residents receive food aid
Manggarai residents receive food aid JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Care Team has handed over 2,000 food packages to residents from Manggarai subdistrict, South Jakarta, with the aim of relieving poor people's burden during the current economic crisis.The donation was given on Saturday by H.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Australia aids exports to RI
Australia aids exports to RI CANBERRA (Dow Jones): Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Tim Fischer said Monday that the government has extended credit insurance facilities for exports to Indonesia and Korea by a further four months to July.
Tue, 13 Apr 1999
Foreign firms bid for container terminal operator
Foreign firms bid for container terminal operator JAKARTA (JP): Four foreign port operators have submitted bids for a 49 percent stake in a state-owned container terminal operator in Surabaya, the country's second largest commercial center, according to a senior government official.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
PAN likely to dominate June general election
PAN likely to dominate June general election This is the first of two articles on potential results of the coming general election prepared by Lance Castles, an Australian scholar and visiting lecturer of political sciences at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Putting investors at ease
Putting investors at ease In light of our present social and political situation, the heating up of sentiments as the general election approaches and the almost endless flare-ups of violence in several of our country's regions, (Armed Forces Commander) Gen.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Govt bonds to bear interest rate below 20%: Official
Govt bonds to bear interest rate below 20%: Official JAKARTA (JP): The interest rate on government bonds for the recapitalization of nine private banks is expected to be less than 20 percent, Bank Indonesia director Subarjo Joyosumarto said over the weekend.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
NPA releases second hostage
NPA releases second hostage ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Philippine communist rebels released an army sergeant on Sunday after 37 days in captivity, the second of five hostages to be freed before an April 19 deadline, an army spokesman said.Col.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Myanmar rejects AIDS fears
Myanmar rejects AIDS fears BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmar said on Sunday it had "no sex industry" and AIDS was under control, despite UN fears an epidemic could explode in the military-run state.The junta said it had taken great steps to control the epidemic since 1985 and denied unspecified reports...
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Cambodia's ASEAN entry confirmed
Cambodia's ASEAN entry confirmed SINGAPORE (AFP): ASEAN's chairman Singapore confirmed last Saturday that a special ceremony to admit Cambodia into the grouping will be held in Hanoi on April 30, finally unifying all 10 countries in the region.A spokesman for Singapore Foreign Minister S.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Golkar must introspect itself
Golkar must introspect itselfFrom Media IndonesiaThe Golkar Party will encounter problems in the future. When the party held a grand meeting at the Senayan Main Stadium in Jakarta, it was a public secret that it gave money and lunch to everybody attending the meeting.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Gaprindo calls for cigarette tax review
Gaprindo calls for cigarette tax review JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Non-clove Cigarette Manufacturers (Gaprindo) appealed to the government on Saturday to review the new cigarette excise tax, claiming it would cut the output of its members by 95 percent this year.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Tall ship leaves Jakarta for the U.S.
Tall ship leaves Jakarta for the U.S. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's tall ship KM Dewa Ruci left Jakarta for the United States on Saturday to join an international tall ship competition, Gold Rush Race 1999, in California in July.The ship is scheduled to arrive in Surabaya on Monday.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Govt urged to review policy on scout movement recruitment
Govt urged to review policy on scout movement recruitment JAKARTA (JP): A senior executive of the Indonesian Scout Movement (Pramuka) urged the government on Sunday to abandon its policy which forces students to join the movement.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
East Timor autonomy plan akin to HK system: Dewi
East Timor autonomy plan akin to HK system: Dewi JAKARTA (JP): The government's offer on East Timor's autonomy bears similarities to the deal worked out by Britain and China for Hong Kong, a senior palace official said on Saturday.Dewi Fortuna Anwar, President B.J.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Calm returns to Central Maluku district of Amahai
Calm returns to Central Maluku district of Amahai JAKARTA (JP): Police detained at least 35 alleged rioters in the Central Maluku district of Amahai as calm returned to the area.Local police chief Lt. Col.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
New forestry tax sparks controversy over stated aim
New forestry tax sparks controversy over stated aim JAKARTA (JP): The government's planned introduction of a progressive tax on logging activities has stirred opposition in the timber industry.Timber companies, mostly small and medium enterprises, complain the tax will hurt them instead of...
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Experts identify areas of possible future unrest
Experts identify areas of possible future unrest JAKARTA (JP): Experts warned unrest was likely either to occur or accelerate in West Java and several areas outside of Java, including Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan; Balikpapan, East Kalimantan; Lampung, Sumatra and Jayapura, Irian Jaya.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
RI workers in Saudi Arabia
RI workers in Saudi ArabiaFrom Media IndonesiaWhen I heard a report that sending Indonesian migrant workers to Saudi Arabia had been stopped, I felt both happy and relieved. Why so? Because not a few these workers, particularly women, have had bad experiences here (in Saudi Arabia), as they have...
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Asia Pulp & Paper takes steps to cut debt
Asia Pulp & Paper takes steps to cut debt WASHINGTON (Bloomberg): Asia Pulp & Paper Co Ltd has embarked on a series of financial steps -- including an exchange offer, a stock offering and possible asset sales -- to obtain critical cash and slash the company's US$9 billion debt load.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Singapore talks focus on US$10b Asia initiative
Singapore talks focus on US$10b Asia initiative SINGAPORE (Reuters): The outcome of a two-day meeting on East Asian corporate and bank restructuring will be the basis for talks this week on how to deploy a US$10 billion growth fund for the crisis-hit region, officials said Saturday.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Living in two different worlds at the same time
Living in two different worlds at the same timeBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): "If I can use this program, anybody can," said Werner Sutanto. He must have been trying to sound humble. As Intel's country manager for Indonesia, this amicable man is more computer-proficient than the vast majority of us.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
The world is watching us
The world is watching us One of the most crucial aspects of the June general election will be the presence of local and foreign observers to help ensure that the polls are free and fair, just as President B.J. Habibie has promised.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Sjahrir's political vision still relevant, says Jakob
Sjahrir's political vision still relevant, says Jakob JAKARTA (JP): The political vision and social commentary of the late Sutan Sjahrir, Indonesia's first prime minister, remain relevant in this reform era, a senior journalist has said.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Schools near collapse
Schools near collapse PURWAKARTA, West Java: About 300 schoolchildren are studying at residents' homes and mosques as the buildings of their two schools are near collapsed.The local head of the public works agency, Dadang Rustiwa, acknowledged the deteriorating condition of the state-run schools of...
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Belo threatens to cancel dialog
Belo threatens to cancel dialog DILI, East Timor (JP): Following controversy over the death toll in the violence in Liquica, Dili Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo threatened on Saturday to cancel the planned reconciliation dialog between prointegration groups and proindependence groups in East...
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Documentary Exhibition: Jan Steen (1626 - 1679), at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5252321), Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 1.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Mothers encouraged to breatfeed longer
Mothers encouraged to breatfeed longer JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian mothers exclusively breast-feed their babies for an average of 1.8 months rather than the ideal period of four months, according to an expert.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Poor security, civil unrest still disrupt RI food supply
Poor security, civil unrest still disrupt RI food supply JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's food supply continues to be affected by poor security, the escalation of civil unrest as well as general economic problems, international observers have said.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Ex-bank workers spurn job offers
Ex-bank workers spurn job offers JAKARTA (JP): Most of the 17,000 former employees of 38 banks closed down by the government last month appear to have little interest in securing other jobs, if a four-day meeting organized by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) last week is anything to...
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Police perplexed by attacks on its personnel
Police perplexed by attacks on its personnel JAKARTA (JP): An officer of the city police's Mobile Brigade was attacked and stabbed by five unidentified men attired in combat uniforms in East Jakarta on Thursday.Police say they are confounded by the assault on Jl. Ciracas.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Hectares of rice contaminated
Hectares of rice contaminated PURWAKARTA, West Java: Villagers of Cilegong have claimed that 43 hectares of paddy fields have been laid waste by industrial contamination, Antara reported.Some rice field owners told Antara early this week that they, accompanied by village and district administration...
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Slow disbursement fo fund for poll costs questioned
Slow disbursement fo fund for poll costs questioned JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Provincial Elections Committee (PPD I) Djafar Badjeber complained on Sunday about the slow disbursement of fund allocated for operational costs for the June 7 general election in the city.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
RI forex reserves rise to US$15.9 billion
RI forex reserves rise to US$15.9 billion JAKARTA (JP): The country's net foreign exchange reserves increased slightly by US$102.2 million to $15.9 billion on April 7 compared to the level in the previous week, Bank Indonesia said in its weekly report.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Shortage of funds halts development of garbage dump
Shortage of funds halts development of garbage dump JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's plan to build a new garbage dump at Ciangir, Tangerang, to replace the existing one at Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, is being hindered by a lack of funds, an official said on Friday.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Cloud blocks NATO raids, diplomacy picks up
Cloud blocks NATO raids, diplomacy picks up BELGRADE (Reuters): NATO blasted targets in Yugoslavia on Sunday, but cloudy weather again blocked some raids and, while the Western alliance beefed up its forces, diplomatic moves to try to end the conflict gained momentum.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Gus Dur and Islam scholars
Gus Dur and Islam scholarsFrom MerdekaAbdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) has stated in Singapore that Megawati will not become president because Islamic scholars in his circle do not agree to it and the majority of Indonesian is Muslim.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Regrettable report on urban poor
Regrettable report on urban poor We would like to express our appreciation for your March 30 coverage on the visit of urban poor communities to the World Bank office -- WB urged to postpone aid package on Page 3. However, there are some very disturbing details that we would like to clarify.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Megawati asks supporters to make elections a success
Megawati asks supporters to make elections a success JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri appealed to party supporters to vote in the June 7 general election.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Almost all real estate developers insolvent
Almost all real estate developers insolvent JAKARTA (JP): About 95 percent of the country's housing developers have gone bankrupt due to the continued slump in the country's property sector, according to the Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association (REI).
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Ambarawa tobacco merchant shot dead
Ambarawa tobacco merchant shot dead SEMARANG: The head of the Body for National Unity's Temanggung chapter, Himawan, was murdered on Friday night in Ambarawa, Central Java. He died at an Ambarawa hospital from gunshot wounds to the neck and chest, police said. No motive has been found.
Mon, 12 Apr 1999
Students against street brawls
Students against street brawls TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of students from several schools staged a protest on Saturday in Cibodas, Jatiuwung district here, condemning an upward trend in student brawls.The protesting students, who called themselves members of the Indonesian Islamic Students Movement,...
Sun, 11 Apr 1999
Ex-bank workers threaten to reveal misdeeds April 20
Ex-bank workers threaten to reveal misdeeds April 20 JAKARTA (JP): Laid-off bank workers have threatened to disclose on April 20 acts of graft and malfeasance allegedly committed by their former employers, central bank officials and other state officials unless their demands are met.
Sun, 11 Apr 1999
Should Joshua lecture on how to create harmony?
Should Joshua lecture on how to create harmony? JAKARTA (JP): Diobok-obok airnya, disemprot-semprot, ikan kecil mati semua (The water is stirred frenziedly, sprayed everywhere, and all the small fish die).