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Sat, 16 May 1998
Aneka Tambang's operations normal
Aneka Tambang's operations normal SINGAPORE (Reuters): PT Aneka Tambang nickel mining operations in southeast Sulawesi and Gebe island are functioning normally, a company spokesman said by telephone from Jakarta.Nickel mining is concentrated in Pomalaa in southeast Sulawesi and Gebe (Maluku).
Sat, 16 May 1998
Our sympathy
Our sympathyFrom MerdekaFirst, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to parents of the six Trisakti University students who died during the students' demonstration recently. I am deeply concerned over the tragedy.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Art Exhibition: Works of Suromo, at Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 28. * Painting Exhibition: Study for Distance by Hanafi, at Galerie Focus, Jl. Kemang Selatan X B No.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Indonesian folk songs
Indonesian folk songs Thank you for the articles about Indonesian folk music in The Jakarta Post on May 9, 1998. I found them extremely interesting.As the Indonesian language is widely taught in Australian primary and secondary schools, the majority of these language students are able to sing many...
Sat, 16 May 1998
Long queues at gas stations
Long queues at gas stations JAKARTA (JP): Many gas stations reopened yesterday after closing on Thursday when rioting spread throughout the city.Long queues of vehicles were seen at gas stations along Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta; and Senen, Kwitang, Jl.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Hundreds of bodies found in debris
Hundreds of bodies found in debris JAKARTA (JP): The remains of at least 136 people, including of women and teenagers, were recovered yesterday from riot-torn shopping centers throughout the city torched by mobs Thursday.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Capt. Siagian's body buried
Capt. Siagian's body buried JAKARTA (JP): The body of Capt. R.E. Siagian, one of three soldiers killed during rioting on Tuesday, was buried with military honors at Tanah Tinggi Christian cemetery in Tangerang yesterday.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Rampages leave long trail of destruction
Rampages leave long trail of destruction JAKARTA (JP): Massive rioting which broke out following the deaths of four Trisakti University student demonstrators Tuesday and continued up to yesterday wrought a heavy toll in destruction of public and private property across the capital.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Soeharto denies 'resignation' statement
Soeharto denies 'resignation' statement JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto yesterday denied media reports suggesting that he was prepared to stand down from office.Soeharto, who flew in from Cairo before dawn yesterday, asked Minister of Information Alwi Dahlan to clarify the reports, which had...
Sat, 16 May 1998
Indonesia beats England 5-0 in Uber Cup
Indonesia beats England 5-0 in Uber Cup HONG KONG (Agencies): The Indonesian women's badminton team, led by legend Susi Susanti crushed England 5-0 in their first Uber Cup tie yesterday.Susi opened Indonesia's first victory over England beating Julia Mann 11-0, 11-1.
Sat, 16 May 1998
BP to import due to Balongan outage
BP to import due to Balongan outage SINGAPORE (Reuters): British Petroleum will purchase gasoline to cover a shortfall caused by an outage at Indonesia's 125,000 barrel-per-day Balongan refinery, a BP source said yesterday.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Radio station offers round the clock riot news
Radio station offers round the clock riot news JAKARTA (JP): "Be prepared. Men... wake up and be vigilant. You'd better awaken your neighbors and guard your area against the possibility of looting," a broadcaster from the privately run Sonora Radio announced.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Asian crises loom over G-8 annual summit leaders
Asian crises loom over G-8 annual summit leaders BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters): World leaders gathered yesterday for an annual summit likely to give graphic proof of their inability to influence Asia's crises.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Scores rush Bank Central Asia
Scores rush Bank Central Asia BOGOR (JP): Scores of people spent hours queuing for cash at a Bank Central Asia (BCA) automatic teller machine on Jl. Juanda because of fears that an attack on the bank's branch office in the mayoralty was imminent.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Yue Yuen to stay despite unrest
Yue Yuen to stay despite unrest HONG KONG (Reuters): Sports shoe maker Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd said yesterday it had no intention of closing its operations in Indonesia despite the unrest and the company's business was operating normally.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Students' struggle for reforms
Students' struggle for reformsFrom MerdekaStatements made by some officials that the students' struggle for reforms did not represent the voice of the people are naive and a priori in nature.As a demonstrator of the 1966 generation, I have the moral obligation to join in speaking out that the...
Sat, 16 May 1998
Rioting provoked by anarchic actions of authorities
Rioting provoked by anarchic actions of authorities The rule of law ended in the capital this week following the fatal shooting of four university students on Tuesday. Mochtar Buchori, an observer of social and cultural affairs, speculates on what caused the anarchy.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Govt cuts fuel prices after tragic rioting
Govt cuts fuel prices after tragic rioting JAKARTA (JP): The government announced a cut in fuel prices and electricity tariffs yesterday, effective from today, after recent increases were blamed for igniting riots in the capital and several other cities.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Pertamina to get piece of oil and fuel import action
Pertamina to get piece of oil and fuel import action JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina will end the monopoly of crude oil and fuel imports now held by politically connected Perta Oil Marketing Ltd and Permindo Trading Oil Co Ltd, the company said yesterday.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Notice
NoticeNO EXCHANGE RATE: There were no foreign exchange rates available yesterday due to a suspension of currency trading by Bank Indonesia prompted by the riots in Jakarta. -- Editor
Sat, 16 May 1998
Natuna gas project to go ahead
Natuna gas project to go ahead TOKYO (Reuters): Key members of a Japanese consortium due to develop Indonesia's Natuna natural gas field said yesterday they were not reviewing their participation in the project despite the escalating social unrest in Indonesia.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Palm oil prices rise in Europe
Palm oil prices rise in Europe LONDON (Reuters): Political and economic concerns in Indonesia drove opening crude palm oil prices up by as much as US$15 a ton at the opening of the European vegetable oil market yesterday.
Sat, 16 May 1998
DPR's incompetence
DPR's incompetenceFrom Pikiran RakyatMany circles have given their comments on the price increases of fuel and made their analyses on the impact of the price hike. All versions concluded that the fuel price increases would only add to the suffering of the little people.
Sat, 16 May 1998
U.S. begins evacuating American citizens
U.S. begins evacuating American citizens JAKARTA (JP): The United States began evacuation procedures for nonessential embassy staff and its citizens here during the wee hours of this morning despite Indonesian government assurances.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 15, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 AHAP Insurance 500 0 0 Alter Abadi 750 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 225 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 350 0...
Sat, 16 May 1998
Coffee trade active on Indonesia fears
Coffee trade active on Indonesia fears HANOI (Reuters): Trade in Vietnamese coffee picked up amid high prices in the past two days as buyers, nervous about widespread rioting in Jakarta, sought to buy from alternative sources, dealers and exporters said yesterday.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Gus Dur cool on establishment of MAR
Gus Dur cool on establishment of MAR JAKARTA (JP): A new alliance of civilian leaders was established yesterday, grouping prominent government critics such as Abdurrahman Wahid, Amien Rais and Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Oil products bearish RI woes
Oil products bearish RI woes TOKYO (Reuters): The Tokyo oil products market was bearish yesterday on concern near-term demand from Indonesia could fall due to the social unrest there, traders said."Gas oil seems to be most affected purely because of the sheer volume Indonesia imports every month,"...
Sat, 16 May 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: Red Shoes 3:05 Children's Program: Duniaku 3:30 Science Film: Ticket to Adventure 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Sports 5:30 TV Series: Big Brother Jake 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports 6:30 TVRI...
Sat, 16 May 1998
Asian markets calmer as Indonesian marts paralyzed
Asian markets calmer as Indonesian marts paralyzed SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian markets stabilized yesterday despite a rising body count in Indonesia's troubled capital, paralysis on Jakarta's financial markets.
Sat, 16 May 1998
City may amend bill on entertainment
City may amend bill on entertainment JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is currently debating an amendment to a 1996 bylaw proposed by the city administration on the taxation of commercial shows and games.City councilor Lukman F.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Riots, looting worsen Indonesia's economy
Riots, looting worsen Indonesia's economy JAKARTA (JP): The widespread riots and lootings in the capital over the past few days may further worsen the country's already weak economy, a top economic government official has said.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Gold higher on overnight buying
Gold higher on overnight buying LONDON (Reuters): Gold gained near US$3 in early trade on Friday, on the back of good institutional buying while sentiment was affected by Indonesia's spiraling conflict, dealers said.Gold was last quoted at US$302.20/$302.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Indonesia unrest boosts tin prices
Indonesia unrest boosts tin prices PHUKET, Thailand (Reuters): Rioting and economic troubles in the world's top tin producer Indonesia could help drive up already bullish prices, analysts and industry sources said yesterday.
Sat, 16 May 1998
IPA cancels convention
IPA cancels convention JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) said yesterday it had canceled its 26th annual convention scheduled for next Monday to Wednesday at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan, South Jakarta.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Asahan mulls more production cuts
Asahan mulls more production cuts SINGAPORE (Reuters): PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum is considering further cuts in output as a result of falling water levels in the lake that generates power for the plant in north Sumatra, sources close to the company said.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Rubber prices firm on Indonesia woes
Rubber prices firm on Indonesia woes SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore rubber futures ended yesterday slightly firmer after a light day's trade dampened by continued fears over crisis-torn Indonesia."Indonesia has basically kept everybody out of the market," a dealer with a local brokerage said.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Jakarta hotel occupancy rates increase as riots continue
Jakarta hotel occupancy rates increase as riots continue JAKARTA (JP): Massive unrest throughout the city boosted the occupancy rates of many Jakarta hotels over the past two days, as local and foreign guests sought shelter to avoid the violence- torn streets.
Sat, 16 May 1998
S'pore denies meeting on rupiah
S'pore denies meeting on rupiah SINGAPORE (Reuters): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) denied rumors yesterday that it was due to meet banks to discuss trading in the Indonesian rupiah.An MAS spokesman told Reuters by telephone: "That's not true.
Sat, 16 May 1998
More foreign firms quit Indonesian operations
More foreign firms quit Indonesian operations TOKYO (Reuters): More foreign companies said they had decided to halt their operations in Indonesia and were taking steps to protect employees and clients from the violence there.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Unrest spread to Surabaya, Yogyakarta and other towns
Unrest spread to Surabaya, Yogyakarta and other towns SURABAYA (JP): Economic activities ground to a halt and tension and fear reigned yesterday when a demonstration of thousands of people degenerated into an orgy of large-scale rioting, burning and looting in this capital of East Java.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Economy crippled
Economy crippled Not a single economic measure, however sound it may be, seems to matter anymore as Indonesia descends into near chaos and a number of foreign governments contemplate evacuation of their citizens from the country.
Sat, 16 May 1998
Sutiyoso abhors scandalous acts of mobs
Sutiyoso abhors scandalous acts of mobs JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said yesterday he was ashamed and disappointed by actions of marauding mobs in vandalizing buildings and looting their contents."As a governor and people's leader, I am really ashamed that my people's behavior is like that...
Sat, 16 May 1998
ANZ lending to RI firms $141m
ANZ lending to RI firms $141m SYDNEY (Reuters): Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd's lending to local corporate clients in Indonesia totals US$141 million, a bank spokesman told Reuters yesterday.
Fri, 15 May 1998
Jalan Jalan takes Jakarta entertainment to new heights
Jalan Jalan takes Jakarta entertainment to new heightsBy Marieke Van Heek JAKARTA (JP): On the top floor of one of the highest office buildings in Jakarta's business district, a nightclub enjoys a full house every weekend. The normally deserted parking lot around Menara Imperium on Jl.
Fri, 15 May 1998
Taiwan agrees to give Indonesia rice as aid
Taiwan agrees to give Indonesia rice as aid TAIPEI (Reuters): Taiwan, eager to lend a helping hand to the financially battered Southeast Asia, said yesterday it would aid Indonesia with 200,000 tons of rice.
Fri, 15 May 1998
Juwono says RI slow to fight fires
Juwono says RI slow to fight fires SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: State Minister of Environment Juwono Sudarsono said yesterday Indonesia reacted slowly and passively in handling its forest fires, and that it only responded when the fires grabbed international attention."We have to admit this weakness.
Fri, 15 May 1998
Soeharto cuts short his trip to Cairo
Soeharto cuts short his trip to Cairo JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto cut short his trip to Cairo and flew home yesterday after holding a meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on efforts to improve bilateral ties.
Fri, 15 May 1998
Borneo Festival to be held
Borneo Festival to be held PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The city will host the third Borneo Festival which is to be opened on May 22 by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Abdul Latief, Antara reported yesterday.
Fri, 15 May 1998
Riots, looting paralyze Jakarta
Riots, looting paralyze Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The capital looked like a war zone yesterday as thousands of people damaged and burned hundreds of buildings and vehicles and looted the contents of the destroyed properties.