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Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Cats rout Bulls 57-24 in all-South African Super 12
Cats rout Bulls 57-24 in all-South African Super 12 JOHANNESBURG (Agencies): Cats captain Johan Erasmus led his side to a 57-24 rout of the Northern Bulls in an all-South African Super 12 rugby union match on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Details should have warned of Asian crisis: WB
Details should have warned of Asian crisis: WB BANGKOK (Dow Jones): A World Bank conference on corporate recovery in Asia on Friday said closer attention to micro-level data would have forewarned of the region's economic crisis.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
ASEAN seeks Spratly guarantees
ASEAN seeks Spratly guarantees KUNMING, China (AFP): China's smaller neighbors are expected to seek reassurances over a long-standing South China Sea territorial dispute as meetings between ASEAN and China begin here on Monday.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Voter registration begins
Voter registration begins JAKARTA (JP): The General Elections Commission (KPU) appealed to the nation on Sunday to register for the June 7 general election, touted as the country's first democratic poll in over three decades.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Easter celebrated peacefully in Ambon
Easter celebrated peacefully in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Despite fears of renewed unrest, peace prevailed in the riot-devastated Maluku capital of Ambon on Sunday as thousands of Christian residents celebrated Easter outdoors and in churches, Antara reported.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
At least 30 killed in fresh communal clashes in Maluku
At least 30 killed in fresh communal clashes in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): At least 30 people in Southeast Maluku have died and dozens of others were injured in communal clashes between Muslims and Christians, Antara reported over the weekend.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Police, parties plan joint security posts
Police, parties plan joint security posts JAKARTA (JP): City police and the 48 political parties contesting the June 7 general election agreed on Saturday to set up joint security posts to help secure the polls in the capital.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Kamra not paid yet
Kamra not paid yet PURWOKERTO, Central Java: One hundred members of the civilian militia (Kamra) have said that apart from allowances, they have not received their wages for February."We're afraid to demand the wage but we need it very much," a member, requesting anonymity, said last week.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Golkar under attack, warns of reprisals
Golkar under attack, warns of reprisals SURABAYA (JP): Golkar supporters were harassed for the second time in two days as they attempted to attend a political rally on Sunday, and the ruling party's chairman Akbar Tandjung warned it would not remain passive if the attacks continued.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Consumers still have to wait for protection
Consumers still have to wait for protection JAKARTA (JP): Consumers have finally been given protection against bad goods and services, but due to the country's prolonged economic uncertainty, they may have to wait a while longer before they can enjoy it, a consumer advocate said on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Suspects caught in singer's slaying
Suspects caught in singer's slaying DENPASAR, Bali: A joint team of police detectives and military police personnel has caught four people, two of them Armed Forces members, suspected of killing a Medan, North Sumatra singer, police said on Saturday.Bali Police spokesman Maj. Y.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Police, parents baffled by young woman's killing
Police, parents baffled by young woman's killing JAKARTA (JP): Tuesday's murder of 24-year-old Santi Sofarina, a student at the Muhammadiyah University, remains a mystery to both her parents and local police.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Over 1,100 child workers exploited in N. Sumatra
Over 1,100 child workers exploited in N. Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): More than 1,100 child workers from poor families are being exploited in fishing structures in North Sumatra's east coastal areas, a minister said."The child workers will suffer deep trauma...
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Key ASEAN states expected to recover from slump
Key ASEAN states expected to recover from slump SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's top bank has forecast that except for Indonesia, key ASEAN nations could recover from a slump and possibly register positive economic growth rates this year.Except for Singapore which emerged with a positive 1.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Sony revamps overseas units
Sony revamps overseas units TOKYO (AFP): Japan's electronics giant Sony Corp. will reorganize overseas operations, starting with a consolidation of two Indonesian plants and relocation of U.S. computer production, a report said Saturday.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Bus robber ends day of holdups in custody
Bus robber ends day of holdups in custody JAKARTA (JP): Muliadi Manurung was having a good day at work until he got his comeuppance late Saturday.After committing a series of holdups of passengers on public transportation vehicles plying the Pulogadung-Cikarang route, 39- year-old Muliadi was...
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Clarification on PT Nynex
Clarification on PT Nynex We thank you for publishing the article about the scholarships provided by PT Nynex Indonesia, a Bell Atlantic company, for students at the Bandung Institute of Technology and the Institute of Telecommunications Technology in your April 1, 1999, edition under the title...
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
People encouraged to register for general election
People encouraged to register for general election JAKARTA (JP): Like in other cities across the country, Indonesians in the capital who are 17 years of age and older -- except for members of the Armed Forces (ABRI) -- are being urged to register for the June 7 general election beginning on Monday.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
U.S. mulls steel trade complaints against RI
U.S. mulls steel trade complaints against RI WASHINGTON (AP): The Commerce Department will pursue the U.S. steel industry's trade complaints against six countries including Indonesia accused of illegally pricing cut-to-length steel plates.The inquiry was triggered by a U.S.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Migration in eastern Indonesia
Migration in eastern Indonesia This is the first of two articles on the political impact of migration in eastern provinces, prepared by Riwanto Tirtosudarmo, a researcher at the Center for Social and Cultural Studies, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Who says local PCs cannot compete with the international products?
Who says local PCs cannot compete with the international products?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): In terms of PC technology adoption, Indonesia has always been on the fast track, even though the economic crisis has drastically reduced the number who can afford new technology the moment it becomes...
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Experts doubt IBRA's ability to recover Rp 100t in bad debts
Experts doubt IBRA's ability to recover Rp 100t in bad debts JAKARTA (JP): Economists and financial observers have doubted the ability of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to recover over Rp 100 trillion (about US$11.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
500,000 join peace parade in Yogyakarta
500,000 join peace parade in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA (JP): Unlike their counterparts who have fought in many parts of the country, more than 500,000 supporters of 36 political parties contesting the upcoming general election took to the streets here on Sunday for a joint rally aimed at promoting...
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Installation, Drawing Exhibition: Cenderamata Orde Batu by Moelyono, at Galeri Milenium, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), until April 12. * Photo Exhibition: Revolution, at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No.
Mon, 05 Apr 1999
New law on consumer protection
New law on consumer protectionFrom Media IndonesiaFinally, after a lone fight for 18 years, the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) can welcome an agreed draft law on consumer protection that will be passed into a law.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Crystal clear picture, crisp sound and... 'fantastic' prices
Crystal clear picture, crisp sound and... 'fantastic' prices Philips, one of the world's main consumer product makers, opened its first Asia Pacific digital video disk (DVD) manufacturing facility in Singapore on March 25.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Indonesia stuns RP, narrows its loss to 1-2
Indonesia stuns RP, narrows its loss to 1-2 JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia narrowed its loss to 1-2 against the Philippines in the second day of the Davis Cup Group II Asia Oceania zone semifinal thanks to the solid partnership of Edy Kusdaryanto and Hendri Susilo Pramono.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Employees of closed banks struggling to survive
Employees of closed banks struggling to surviveBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Until recently. 31-year-old Ingrid Novita seemed to have not a care in the world. Both she and her husband worked in banks. Naomi, their three-year-old daughter, and little Philip, newly born, are Ingrid's cherished...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
KL faces chicken shortage amid pig-borne virus scare
KL faces chicken shortage amid pig-borne virus scare KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is facing a chicken shortage as most ethnic Chinese consumers switch to poultry amid a pig-borne encephalitis outbreak which has killed 85 people, reports said Saturday.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Ambon must revive spirit of unity
Ambon must revive spirit of unity Ambon is widely known as a placid land with beautiful scenery and friendly people who used to live in perfect harmony with one another. It is hard to believe that in such a peaceful place an extremely tragic human drama occurred at the time when Muslims were...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Golkar complains about stone-pelting incident
Golkar complains about stone-pelting incident JAKARTA (JP): Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Saturday that his party would lodge a complaint with the General Elections Commission and the Elections Supervisory Committee following acts of stone-pelting against Golkar executives in Central Java.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Three more killed in Maluku riots
Three more killed in Maluku riots JAKARTA (JP): Communal clashes in Southeast Maluku continued on Saturday, claiming at least three more lives in Weduarfer, Kei Besar island, a source there said."Three were killed and two were severely injured when Muslims attacked and burned down Weduarfer and...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Sorrow shrouds conflict-ridden West Kalimantan
Sorrow shrouds conflict-ridden West KalimantanText and photos By P.J. Leo SAMBAS, West Kalimantan (JP): A deadly ethnic conflict pitting a minority group of Madurese against an alliance of indigenous Malay and Dayak remains smoldering.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Reforming music education in Indonesia
Reforming music education in IndonesiaBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): Many believe that music is simply a form of entertainment that does not require any thoughtful consideration at all. This attitude emanating from sheer ignorance has pushed music into a corner, where it is perceived as...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
250 drivers compete in Gudang Garam drag race
250 drivers compete in Gudang Garam drag race JAKARTA (JP): About 250 drivers will compete in a one-day second-leg Gudang Garam drag race at the Sentul circuit, Bogor, on April 11.Organizer Sigit Hardadi said on Thursday that, so far, 150 drivers have registered for the race.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Violence leads to violence, but do we have to follow?
Violence leads to violence, but do we have to follow? JAKARTA (JP): A strange feeling struck me at the cinema a few weeks ago. I was watching Spielberg's latest critically acclaimed harrowing war movie Saving Private Ryan and the theater was almost full.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Money does grow on tree trunks
Money does grow on tree trunksBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): A banana plant's stem is garbage for most farmers. In their eyes it has no economic value. Banana trees are grown for their fruit; the trunk is usually discarded.For Maryanto, 53, however, the banana stem is a gold mine.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
A Dam of Tears
A Dam of Tears Whose conscience can remain unmovedwhen it is splashed by the waterfrom this Kedungombo damwhich streamed down from our tearsand that of our wives and childrenwho -- until today -- cannot understandwhy they have been made victimsof the arrogance of the powerholderswho must be the...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Enjoying the thrill of a perilous trek up Lombok's Mount Rinjani
Enjoying the thrill of a perilous trek up Lombok's Mount RinjaniBy Christopher Torchia MOUNT RINJANI (AP): "Are you exhausted?"The question, repeated zealously by a grinning guide as we slogged up the misty slopes of one of Indonesia's highest mountains, was a grating reminder of my weariness.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Negative consequences of the art business need to be watched
Negative consequences of the art business need to be watchedBy Chandra Johan JAKARTA (JP): The art business involving galleries, artists and art lovers is relatively new to Indonesia. It developed together with an art "boom" at the end of the 1980s up to the middle of the 1990s.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
New art galleries emerge despite crisis
New art galleries emerge despite crisisBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Three interesting new art galleries have just been opened in South Jakarta. Each has their own distinct characteristics: Galeri Milenium occupies the ground floor and basement of a shophouse in a complex of shophouses in...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
German woman at home in local zoo
German woman at home in local zooBy Lena Rosenthal JAKARTA (JP): Ragunan Zoo in Jakarta is home to more than 4,000 animals of almost 300 different species -- most of them are only found in Indonesia. Besides all these fascinating animals, the zoo is also home for Ulrike Freifrau von Mengden, who...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Soccer final moved to Manado
Soccer final moved to Manado JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) will move the final match of the fifth Indonesian Soccer League playoffs from Senayan sports stadium in Central Jakarta to Klabat sports stadium in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Boyzbands phenomena fascinating local female fans
Boyzbands phenomena fascinating local female fansBy Helly Minarti JAKARTA (JP): Boys who can sing and dance, and if not incredibly good looking, dress and act cool? Yes, it is the boyzbands phenomena luring female fans.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Now it's art for business' sake
Now it's art for business' sakeBy Pandaya JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's art business is booming!This news may not surprise anyone if it came during "normal" times, when life is not terrorized by economic hardship, the prospect of mass riots and all that.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Jakarta's street kids not getting the attention they need
Jakarta's street kids not getting the attention they needBy Lena Rosenthal JAKARTA (JP): When looking out of the tinted window of a car stopping at a traffic light here, one gets used to the sight of street vendors, often children, at work.
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: BookJP/msaBOOK DISCUSSION: Columnist and talk-show host Wimar Witoelar (right) answers questions from participants of a discussion while social observer Fadjroel Rachman looks on. The discussion was held during the launching of Wimar's book, Menuju Partai Orang Biasa (Toward...
Sun, 04 Apr 1999
Guess What? Desy Ratnasari
Guess What? Desy Ratnasari It seems there is never enough news about artist Desy Ratnasari in the papers. The first and the most controversial report was about her supposed relationship with former manpower minister Abdul Latief.
Sat, 03 Apr 1999
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Installation, Drawing Exhibition: Cenderamata Orde Batu by Moelyono, at Galeri Milenium, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), until April 12.
Sat, 03 Apr 1999
Govt signs MOU on recapitalization with nine banks
Govt signs MOU on recapitalization with nine banks JAKARTA (JP): The government signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday with majority owners of nine private banks to join the government bank recapitalization program in a bid to suppress fears that the program may not go as scheduled.