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Sat, 22 May 1999
Parties are not doing much for political education
Parties are not doing much for political educationBy Johannes Nugroho SURABAYA (JP): As Indonesia advances toward the designated "period of political campaign", one pertinent question remains. Amid the continuing pandemonium of conflicting ideas, political brawls and slingshots of accusations, is...
Sat, 22 May 1999
'Restructure' ownership of Soeharto firms
'Restructure' ownership of Soeharto firms JAKARTA (JP): Economic analyst Laksamana Sukardi rejected on Friday the idea of 'killing' businesses owned by former president Soeharto's family and cronies, saying the businesses should be maintained given their valuable assets.
Sat, 22 May 1999
MAS sells overseas assets
MAS sells overseas assets KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Airline System Bhd. is believed to be selling residential and commercial properties abroad as part of a cost rationalization program, industry sources say.
Sat, 22 May 1999
Reform coalition gets a boost from PK, PPP
Reform coalition gets a boost from PK, PPP JAKARTA (JP): The opposition alliance recently set up to challenge Golkar received on Friday a further boost when two Islamic parties with large followings, the United Development Party (PPP) and the Justice Party (PK), jumped on the bandwagon.
Sat, 22 May 1999
Hawkers swarm election office
Hawkers swarm election office PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Provincial Elections Committee office has been overwhelmed by food and drink hawkers who have flocked there to obtain campaign schedules.The stream of inquiries was triggered by disappointment over Thursday's cancellation of Indonesian...
Sat, 22 May 1999
Police post burned after beating report
Police post burned after beating report MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: A police post in the Sanggeng area of Manokwari here was set ablaze by an unidentified group in the early hours of Friday.No fatalities were reported in the fire at the post, located in the heart of Manokwari town, Antara said.
Sat, 22 May 1999
One year on and students still pushing for change
One year on and students still pushing for change Demonstrating university students were among the major elements behind the immense pressure that eventually forced Soeharto to resign a year ago. Hermawan Sulistyo, director of the Research Institute for Democracy and Peace reevaluates the student...
Sat, 22 May 1999
Abdurrahman named for presidency
Abdurrahman named for presidency SEMARANG: The provincial office of the National Awakening Party (PKB) here announced on Friday its support for the party founding father Abdurrahman Wahid to run for the presidency.
Sat, 22 May 1999
Kuwaiti firm to build oil refinery
Kuwaiti firm to build oil refinery JAKARTA (JP): PT Hemoco Selayar International Oil Refinery, a joint venture between a Kuwaiti firm and its local partners, has won government approval to build a US$2.4 billion oil refinery and petrochemical complex on Selayar island, South Sulawesi.
Fri, 21 May 1999
One year later
One year later One year after Soeharto was forced to step down as president of Indonesia, the balance sheet of democratic reforms promised by the new regime that replaced him gives little cause for rejoicing, particularly to the youths and students who spearheaded the movement, often at the cost of...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Insurance firm rejects compensation
Insurance firm rejects compensation JAKARTA: PT Asuransi Republik, a member of the Beringin insurance consortium covering workers employed overseas, has refused to pay compensation to over 100 people repatriated in February due to a misunderstanding with their Saudi Arabian employer.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Army troops not wanted
Army troops not wanted PALU, Central Sulawesi: Leaders of four political parties in the province have rejected the presence of Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) troops sent in to secure election campaigns in Poso.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Wither populist policies?
Wither populist policies?By Winarno Zain JAKARTA (JP): How do we read Hubert Neiss's recent visit to Megawati? The fact that the International Monetary Fund Director for Asia and Pacific felt it necessary to meet the leader of one of the biggest political parties in Indonesia, was an acknowledgment...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Local stock market briefly breaches the 600 point barrier
Local stock market briefly breaches the 600 point barrier JAKARTA (JP): The main local stock price index breached the psychological 600 point barrier in morning trade -- the first time since late 1997 -- but lost momentum in afternoon trade following sales of second and third liner stocks, brokers...
Fri, 21 May 1999
PPI culls names from legislative list
PPI culls names from legislative list JAKARTA (JP): Some 3,500 names were dropped from the final provincial legislative list which previously contained some 13,500 candidates, due to failures in completing required documents and a number of violations found, National Elections Committee (PPI)...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Mahathir reshuffles cabinet to improve party before polls
Mahathir reshuffles cabinet to improve party before polls KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced on Thursday he had replaced three ministers as part of a cabinet reshuffle widely seen as preparing the main ruling party for general elections.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Pelti rearranges training program after complaints
Pelti rearranges training program after complaints JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) secretary- general Soegeng Sarjadi said on Thursday he would allow players to be trained by their favorite coaches to avoid allegations of favoritism in long-term training programs and other...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Tensions escalate in 2nd day of campaigning
Tensions escalate in 2nd day of campaigning JAKARTA (JP): Tensions marked the second day of campaigning in several volatile areas across the country, including Pidie in Aceh, where hundreds of Geulumpang Tiga villagers attacked and burned a United Development Party (PPP) van to drive home the...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Europe sending observers for the elections
Europe sending observers for the elections JAKARTA (JP): The European Union (EU) will send 120 observers to watch over the June 7 election in the country, the head of the mission said on Thursday.EU chief observer John Gwyn Morgan told a media conference that the European Community wished "to...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Adaro to raise coal output
Adaro to raise coal output JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian-Australian coal mining company PT Adaro Indonesia, which operates a large coal mine in the province of South Kalimantan, said on Thursday it planned to raise its coal output to 17 million tons next year from 10.9 million tons this year.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Government lets Xanana meet senior East Timor rebels
Government lets Xanana meet senior East Timor rebels JAKARTA (JP): The government has permitted jailed East Timorese rebel leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao to talk with any senior East Timorese rebels, including Ramos Horta, as long as the meetings take place in Jakarta.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Lawyers rush to back Hafidz
Lawyers rush to back Hafidz JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers are preparing a defense for Wardah Hafidz, the coordinator of the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) who could face legal action brought by a political party she accused of misusing social safety net funds.
Fri, 21 May 1999
War of banners raging in Palu
War of banners raging in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: A war of banners is raging in Palu with election day around the corner. Political parties are fighting for every strategic place to put up their flags.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Agenda
Agenda JAKARTA (JP): Nine political parties will be campaigning in Jakarta on Friday. They are National Awakening Party (PKB), Justice and Unity Party (PKP), All-Indonesian Workers Solidarity Party (PSPSI), Indonesian Nation's National Party (PNBI), Indonesian Unity in Diversity Party (PBI), Suni...
Fri, 21 May 1999
HK Lippo plans rights issue
HK Lippo plans rights issue HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Lippo Ltd. and its associate Lippo China Resources Ltd. have requested their shares be suspended from trading in Hong Kong Thursday.The group said in a brief statement to the stock exchange that it plans to make "an announcement regarding the...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Bouteflika supports W. Sahara independence
Bouteflika supports W. Sahara independence ALGIERS (Agencies): Algeria's newly elected President Abdelaziz Bouteflika said he supported the Polisario Front in its struggle for independence in the disputed Western Sahara, the official APS news agency said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 20, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 400 0 0 AHAP Insurance 425 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 250 -25 299,500 Alter Abadi 275 0 0 Alumindo Light...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Ninjas armed with marbles
Ninjas armed with marbles SEMARANG: Javanese ninjas are much more self-confident than their Japanese counterparts. Want proof?As seen in Hollywood action flicks, Japanese ninjas are usually armed with knives and swords as they go about their activities.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Indonesia to participate in world exhibition
Indonesia to participate in world exhibition JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has confirmed its participation in the World Exhibition EXPO 2000 in Hanover, Germany, director of the government-owned German Technical Cooperation Agency (GTZ) Jakarta office, Oliver Auge, said on Wednesday.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Kalimantan gem-hunters find 77 carat diamond
Kalimantan gem-hunters find 77 carat diamond BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Four traditional prospectors in Banjar district here found a 77-carat diamond, Antara reported on Thursday.The rough diamond, which had a reddish hue, was found on Sunday in Kait-Kait Ujung village, the news agency said.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Malaysia, Indonesia call for vote on WTO's next boss
Malaysia, Indonesia call for vote on WTO's next boss BATAM (Agencies): Malaysia and Indonesia on Thursday demanded a vote to decide who will be the next chief of the World Trade Organization (WTO).The demand came amid a deadlock in WTO efforts to reach a consensus between Thai Deputy Premier...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Comparative GDP growth, trade balance
Comparative GDP growth, trade balance Country GDP (% on yr unless noted) Trade balance*------------------------------------------------------Australia +4.7 (4Q) -A$1.49B (Mar)Hong Kong -5.1 (1998) -HK$11.2B (Mar)India +5.8 (yr to Mar) -US$8.25B (yr to Mar)Indonesia -10.4 (1Q) +US$1.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Six injured in Cipinang fire
Six injured in Cipinang fire JAKARTA (JP): At least 15 houses in a densely populated area of Cipinang, East Jakarta, were gutted by fire on Thursday, injuring six local residents, including two seriously.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Police hide fangs during campaign
Police hide fangs during campaign BANDUNG: Supporters of parties contesting the polls here will be able to enjoy their campaign motorcades without having to fear reprimands or punishment from the police.Local police chief Col.
Fri, 21 May 1999
PPP may support Habibie, says chairman Hamzah
PPP may support Habibie, says chairman Hamzah JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz said on Thursday his party may decide to back the ruling Golkar Party's choice for president B.J. Habibie.
Fri, 21 May 1999
North Aceh police silent over blast in their office
North Aceh police silent over blast in their office JAKARTA (JP): North Aceh Police remained tight-lipped on Thursday about the bomb explosion on Wednesday at a police station which injured three officers.Local police chief Lt. Col. Iskandar Hasan has refused to answer questions about the explosion.
Fri, 21 May 1999
The devil we know
The devil we know I have just arrived back after a four-month trip to Europe and the Middle East. Being an Indonesian abroad nowadays is not something to be proud of after all the negative publication on this country.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Buyers unwilling to place long-term orders: Official
Buyers unwilling to place long-term orders: Official JAKARTA (JP): Buyers of Indonesian goods have been unwilling to place long-term orders here due to uncertainty over the country's political situation, a senior official has said.
Fri, 21 May 1999
RI cocoa bean output up
RI cocoa bean output up PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters): Indonesian cocoa bean production is expected to rise to 450,000 metric tons annually by 2005 from around 325,000 tons now, a senior official of the Indonesia Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI) said on Wednesday.
Fri, 21 May 1999
City turns green on second campaign day
City turns green on second campaign day JAKARTA (JP): The city was awash in a sea of green on Thursday as supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) dominated the second day of the election campaign.
Fri, 21 May 1999
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Two Hours Only 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Music 10:00 Interval 12:00 p.m. Soccer: Lazio vs Mallorca (rerun) 2:00 News 2:30 Profile 3:00 Music 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Arabic Lessons 5:00 Student's Quiz 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Sports...
Fri, 21 May 1999
One year later: Better or worse?
One year later: Better or worse? JAKARTA (JP): A few minutes after 9 a.m. on May 21, 1998, president Soeharto took the nation, and the world for that matter, by surprise by announcing his resignation, after 32 years at the helm.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Malaysia's GDP meets target
Malaysia's GDP meets target KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in the three months to March was well within the government's projected target.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Ericsson donates 76 mobile phones
Ericsson donates 76 mobile phones JAKARTA (JP): PT Ericsson Indonesia donated 76 mobile phones on Thursday to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to support the electoral process in Indonesia.Mats H.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Government acts to expedite debt restructuring
Government acts to expedite debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Initiative Task Force will hire 20 foreign experts in June in a bid to accelerate the process of restructuring the country's US$67 billion corporate overseas debt, according to chief operations officer Joseph Luhukay.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Shock in store for Habibi!
Shock in store for Habibi! CILEGON, West Java: A villager eager to promote the Indonesian Masyumi Islamic Political Party received a nasty shock when climbing a tree to position a party flag in front of his house.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Religious leaders call for peace
Religious leaders call for peace MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Religious leaders have called for political party leaders to preach for peace during the campaign season.On Thursday, they appealed to politicians not to exploit religious sentiments for political purposes so that a there would not be a...
Fri, 21 May 1999
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on May 20, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,065.00 8,115.00 8,065.00 8,155.00Australian dollar 1 5,289.05 5,373.90 5,264.00 5,448.00Austrian schilling 1 622.24 631.11 - -Belgian franc 1 212.25 215.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Irian Jaya rebels 'only' have 77 guns
Irian Jaya rebels 'only' have 77 guns JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Guerrilla fighters opposing the Indonesian government in Irian Jaya's jungles only possess 77 guns, with an estimated 150 personnel, a military official said here on Thursday.Trikora Regional Commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 21 May 1999
Autopsy reveals 64 heroin capsules
Autopsy reveals 64 heroin capsules JAKARTA (JP): Soekanto Police Hospital doctors performed an autopsy on Thursday on a Liberian national who allegedly died of a drug overdose and found 64 heroin-filled capsules, an officer said.Jakarta Police spokesman Lt. Col.