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Wed, 06 May 1998
RI women still facing discrimination: Scholars
RI women still facing discrimination: Scholars JAKARTA (JP): Female scholars charged yesterday that Indonesian law is still largely biased toward men and that 14 years after the country ratified the United Nations convention on women, gender discrimination is still prevalent.
Wed, 06 May 1998
IMF approves $1b credit for Indonesia
IMF approves $1b credit for Indonesia WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The International Monetary Fund approved Monday a US$1 billion credit to Indonesia, thereby opening the door to the release of $7 billion more in lending and bilateral aid and trade financing, a top fund official said.
Wed, 06 May 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Music 2:35 Children's Film: White Lies 3:05 Family's Film: Road to Avonlea 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Teen Program: Remaja Indonesia 5:00 Teen Drama: Nyanyian Hati 5:30 Education Quiz: Cepat Tepat 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports 6:30 TVRI News...
Wed, 06 May 1998
RI confident ahead of Thomas, Uber Cups
RI confident ahead of Thomas, Uber Cups JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian teams are convinced they are ready to retain the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton championships in Hong Kong from May 15 to May 24.Barcelona Olympics gold medalist Susi Susanti, the women's first single player, said that this...
Wed, 06 May 1998
Three top forestry officials replaced
Three top forestry officials replaced JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry and Plantations Sumahadi has replaced three of the seven officials in the ministry's top echelon.Sumahadi installed yesterday Soebagjo Hadisepoetro as director general of inventory and forest land use, the position he vacated...
Wed, 06 May 1998
Most people against sticker system: Poll
Most people against sticker system: Poll JAKARTA (JP): A poll held by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) last week on the city administration's plan to implement the traffic sticker system showed that the vast majority of people opposed it.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Workers want union leaders to step down
Workers want union leaders to step down JAKARTA (JP): More than 200 workers and labor activists staged a protest at the headquarters of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation (FSPSI), demanding an increase in the minimum wage, the resignation of the federation's leaders and lower prices for...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Two officers detained in garlic scam: Source
Two officers detained in garlic scam: Source JAKARTA (JP): Two police officers have been detained for possible involvement in the alleged sale of more than seven tons of garlic earmarked as material evidence in court, a police source said yesterday.
Tue, 05 May 1998
A word of warning
A word of warning Student demonstrations on campuses have caught the public's attention both domestically and abroad.Many people in the country sympathize with students' feelings toward the high cost of living as, after all, most of us are in the same boat.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Media chided over sticker reports
Media chided over sticker reports JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso accused the media yesterday of "unbalanced reporting" which has led to the public rejection of the planned traffic sticker system.He said media reports on the controversial plan -- aimed at easing traffic congestion on Jl. Jend.
Tue, 05 May 1998
11 activists jailed for ignoring police order
11 activists jailed for ignoring police order JAKARTA (JP): Eleven supporters of government critic Megawati Soekarnoputri were sentenced to two months and 23 days for ignoring a police order during a Feb. 11 demonstration.
Tue, 05 May 1998
50 students and officers injured in scuffles
50 students and officers injured in scuffles JAKARTA (JP): More than 50 student demonstrators and security personnel were injured in scuffles yesterday in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Medan, North Sumatra, and Bandung, West Java.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Soeharto pledges no more monopoly of clove trading
Soeharto pledges no more monopoly of clove trading JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto promised yesterday a new agency would not be formed to take over the clove monopoly of the soon-to-be-disbanded Clove Marketing and Buffer Stock Agency (BPPC)."There are concerns that BPPC will form a new agency ...
Tue, 05 May 1998
War-era artillery shell kills six
War-era artillery shell kills six HANOI (AP): An artillery shell from the Vietnam War killed six people and injured three others in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, local press reports said yesterday.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Photo exhibition: Asiatica, at Savoy Homann, Panghegar Heritage Hotel, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 112 (Phone: 022 432244), 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., until May 9. * Art exhibition: Recent Works - Made in Indonesia, by Susanna Samanek, at Galeripadi Jl. Ir. H.
Tue, 05 May 1998
SE Asian currencies edge higher against dollar
SE Asian currencies edge higher against dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian currencies edged at touch higher against the U.S. dollar during thin Asian trading yesterday.With many traders returning to their desks after a long weekend, and markets in Tokyo and London closed for public...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Japan to give SE Asia new aid
Japan to give SE Asia new aid SINGAPORE (AP): Trying to reassure Japan's neighbors that it will help lead them out of economic turmoil, Japanese Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi said yesterday his government is considering an additional US$20 million in aid to Southeast Asia.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Three injured in Tanah Abang fresh clash
Three injured in Tanah Abang fresh clash JAKARTA (JP): A clash between two groups of residents rocked Kebon Melati subdistrict, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, yesterday, leaving three people severely injured.The fracas erupted at about 9 a.m.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 4, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 AHAP Insurance 500 0 0 Alter Abadi 975 0 264,000 Alumindo Light Metal 350 -25 77,000 Alumindo...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Soemitro still in critical condition
Soemitro still in critical condition JAKARTA (JP): The former chief of defunct internal security agency Pangkopkamtib, Gen. (ret) Soemitro, was still unconscious and in critical condition last night after suffering a stroke Friday."Father is still in a critical condition...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Rates for Tax Payment
Rates for Tax Payment JAKARTA (JP): The new official conversion rates as the basis for payment of import duty, value-added tax on goods and services, sales tax on luxury goods, export tax and income tax, valid from May 4 to May 10: U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,000.00Austrian shilling 1 632.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Camdessus approves IMF payments to RI
Camdessus approves IMF payments to RI SINGAPORE (Reuters): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Michel Camdessus said yesterday he had recommended the IMF resume bailout payments to Indonesia.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Officials no show at art show
Officials no show at art show BENGKULU: Local officials here are said to have little appreciation for the arts.The head of the provincial office of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Mardansyah, said such a failure was evident in the low attendence of officials at yesterday's opening of the...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Unwise statement by Hartono
Unwise statement by HartonoFrom Pikiran RakyatI would like to comment on Minister of Home Affairs R. Hartono's recent statement that student demonstrations reflect group interests and cannot be considered representative of the people's voice.
Tue, 05 May 1998
PPP rejects Soewardi
PPP rejects Soewardi SEMARANG, Central Java: The United Development Party (PPP) in Central Java said it would fight to reject the renomination of Governor Soewardi for a second term.The chairman of the party's provincial branch, Thoyfoer, said yesterday that PPP would do its utmost to realize the...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Planet Hollywood Bali put on hold
Planet Hollywood Bali put on hold JAKARTA (JP): Finally, a Planet Hollywood Bali?Not quite.Planet Hollywood Jakarta's executive director, Juan R. Jimenez, said that plans for a Bali Planet Hollywood were postponed recently to early September, next year."It's the crisis and everybody's suffering.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Govt raises fuel, electricity prices
Govt raises fuel, electricity prices JAKARTA (JP): The government increased yesterday fuel prices by between 25 percent and 71.43 percent and electricity tariffs by 20 percent to reduce subsidies and curb the state budget deficit.The new prices are effective as of today.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Tangerang drivers go on strike
Tangerang drivers go on strike TANGERANG (JP): Dozens of public transportation minivan drivers went on strike in the Kebon Nanas area here on Saturday in protest at the administration's plan to change their route.
Tue, 05 May 1998
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:45 TV Series: The Big Valley 3:05 Children's Program: Album Kenangan Anak 3:30 Village Program 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Music: Lagu Pop Daerah 5:00 English Lessons 5:30 Documentary 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita 6:05 My Country: Rona Nusantara 6:15 Sports 6:30...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Indonesia, Australia and overcoming the Asian crisis (2)
Indonesia, Australia and overcoming the Asian crisis (2) This is the second of three articles based on former Australian prime minister Paul J. Keating's lecture at the University of New South Wales in March on the impact of the Asian economic crisis on the region in his capacity as visiting...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Earthquake hits the Philippines
Earthquake hits the Philippines MANILA (AP): A strong earthquake struck the northern Philippines early yesterday but there were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage, officials said.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which registered an initial...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Muladi: Law enforcers must improve their image
Muladi: Law enforcers must improve their image JAKARTA (JP): The country's law enforcers must improve their professionalism despite the adversities they face, including a low salary, Minister of Justice Muladi said here yesterday.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Thai central bank chief quits
Thai central bank chief quits BANGKOK, Thailand (AP): The governor of Thailand's central bank resigned yesterday following a probe into his role in depleting the country's foreign reserves, a miscalculation that helped trigger the Asian economic crisis.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Youths jailed for killing ojek driver
Youths jailed for killing ojek driver BOGOR (JP): The Bogor District Court has sentenced two teenagers to six years in jail for killing an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver.Presiding judge Martini said on Wednesday the defendants, identified as Ahmad and Usep, were found guilty of killing Usman in...
Tue, 05 May 1998
City traffic paralyzed by gas station queues
City traffic paralyzed by gas station queues JAKARTA (JP): Transportation in the city nearly ground to a halt yesterday evening due to long queues of vehicles at gas stations following the government's decision to increase fuel prices up to 71 percent.
Tue, 05 May 1998
S'pore to boost water production
S'pore to boost water production SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore may have desalination plants in operation by 2011 which produce enough water to replace the supply from Malaysia agreed under one of two agreements, the Straits Times said yesterday.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Traffic snarl maps city
Traffic snarl maps city JAKARTA (JP): A massive traffic snarl was the order of the day yesterday when thousands of motorists and motorcyclists queued for gasoline after the government announced an increase in fuel prices.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia's (Bank Exim) indicative conversion rates on May 4, 1998: Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,550.00 8,500.00Austrian shilling 1 580.50 695.00Australian dollar 1 4,878.30 5,452.10Belgian franc 1 205.10 228.30Canadian dollar 1 5,271.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Putting prices up could be playing with fire
Putting prices up could be playing with fire The government has raised fuel prices and electricity billing rates. Economist Kwik Kian Gie discusses social impacts of the price hikes. Question: Do you think that the fuel and electricity price hikes will provoke a violent response from a people...
Tue, 05 May 1998
ADB offers 100 scholarships
ADB offers 100 scholarships KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is offering 100 scholarships to students at the Kendari-based Haluoleo University, the third assistant of the rector, LM Arsyad Teno, said here over the weekend.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Four people tried in abortion case
Four people tried in abortion case JAKARTA (JP): Four people were indicted at the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday for assisting in the running of two clinics offering illegal abortions.Prosecutor Shinta Susanti said the defendants -- Sri Sumiyati, 34, Suprih alias Kampret, 40, Syamsudin,...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Can UN direct disarmament? (2)
Can UN direct disarmament? (2)By Imron Cotan and Iwan Wiranataatmadja This is the second of two articles on the efforts of the UN to eliminate weapons of mass destruction. JAKARTA (JP): Some major powers, especially the United States, the United Kingdom and France, have taken a more narrowed and...
Tue, 05 May 1998
12 new aides name for Vice President
12 new aides name for Vice President JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Saadilah Mursjid swore in yesterday 16 high-ranking officials including 12 new aides for Vice President B.J. Habibie.Former Armed Forces sociopolitical affairs chief Lt. Gen.
Tue, 05 May 1998
It never rains but it pours
It never rains but it pours As the Dutch saying goes, Een ongeluk komt zelden alleen (misfortune never comes singly) which seems to be the case with my colleague, Mrs. Nelly's (not her real name) family.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Malaysia's reform drive faces stubborn obstacles
Malaysia's reform drive faces stubborn obstacles KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia has taken steps to woo foreign investors, but analysts said loan defaults and high interest rates will discourage fund managers from rushing back into the market.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Indonesia eyes berths at world junior c'ships
Indonesia eyes berths at world junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia enters the Asia/Oceania qualifying tournament for the World Junior Tennis Championship today in an upbeat mood.National coach Deddy Prasetyo said yesterday both the boys' and girls' teams held a great chance to win berths to the...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Swallowing a bitter pill
Swallowing a bitter pill The Indonesian government finally decided yesterday to implement the most painful measures of its economic reform package by raising fuel prices by between 25 percent and 71 percent and electricity tariffs by an average of 20 percent this month and another 20 percent in...
Tue, 05 May 1998
Stock prices fall 0.6% on political concerns
Stock prices fall 0.6% on political concerns JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) closed 0.6 percent lower yesterday on the back of negative sentiment following the government's announcement that fuel and power prices would be increased, stock brokers said.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Modern touch at British school
Modern touch at British school JAKARTA (JP): British ambassador Robin Christopher is scheduled to open a modern technology facility at the British International School in Pondok Aren, Tangerang, today.The building is a blend of technology and art, the school's officials said.
Tue, 05 May 1998
Economists, legislators decry rate increases
Economists, legislators decry rate increases JAKARTA (JP): Economists and legislators denounced yesterday the government's decision to jack up fuel and electricity prices, saying the steep hikes were prompted by the government's failure to manage the energy sector efficiently.