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Mon, 04 May 1998
Jobless court UI students
Jobless court UI students JAKARTA (JP): People who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis have found that students are sympathetic to their plight.Dozens of workers from Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi flocked to the University of Indonesia (UI) campus in Depok, just south of here,...
Sun, 03 May 1998
Greater artistic freedom in new opera house sought
Greater artistic freedom in new opera house soughtBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): You don't have to go to Broadway to enjoy intriguing theater. Welcome to Teater Tanah Airku, Indonesia's opera house.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Protests: What will happen next?
Protests: What will happen next? Student protests have occurred almost daily for the past two months. The Jakarta Post reporters Ahmad Junaidi, Arief Suhardiman, Ati Nurbaiti, Benget Simbolon, Emmy Fitri, Kornelius Purba, Riyadi, Efendy Naibaho, Arifuddin Saeni, Ainur R.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Fathers' battle diapers in unusual competition
Fathers' battle diapers in unusual competition JAKARTA (JP): An unusual scene was witnessed here yesterday. Fathers struggling to put a diaper on their babies."The diaper ripped," said Enro, the father of 4-month-old Rinco. He admitted that yesterday was his first time at diapering.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Guess What? Miranda Goeltom
Guess What? Miranda Goeltom Central bank director Miranda Goeltom confesses to not exactly being the role model she intended to be to her children."I am not exactly proud of myself... sometimes I consider myself not a good parent for not spending the needed time with my children," she said.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Social criticism in literary works
Social criticism in literary worksBy Sunaryono Basuki Ks JAKARTA (JP): In a culture where criticism is considered unhealthy, people on the receiving end frequently interpret judgements unproportionally and tend to find motives behind them.
Sun, 03 May 1998
'Anoman Opera' on stage now
'Anoman Opera' on stage now JAKARTA (JP): For any fine opera house production, it usually takes months and even years for conductors, directors, the cast and technicians to adjust to the facilities in a hall and to utilize it to its full potential.Not so for Anoman Opera.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Teachers of next generation ponder the day's catch
Teachers of next generation ponder the day's catchBy Ida Indhawati Khouw May 2, yesterday, is National Education Day. With the republic almost 53 years old, development of national education still lags behind that of the economy.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Students lack curiosity in classrooms
Students lack curiosity in classrooms JAKARTA (JP): As a university lecturer, one quality I absolutely want to see in my students is a healthy dose of curiosity. Unfortunately, this is real life we're talking about, where you don't always get what you want.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Complementary food
Complementary food We are highly appreciative of the coverage that you provide to issues regarding women and children, and wish to thank you for providing front page pictorial coverage of the launch of the Complementary Food Initiative which is being undertaken by the government of Indonesia with...
Sun, 03 May 1998
Who's who behind the demonstrations
Who's who behind the demonstrations JAKARTA (JP): The past few months have witnessed the rise of a new crop of student leaders. Below are the views of just a few of them from universities and colleges in Medan, Ujungpandang, Surabaya, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung and Greater Jakarta.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Students clash with security personnel
Students clash with security personnel JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of people were injured yesterday when security personnel clashed with thousands of students in several cities staging rallies critical of the government's warning to those demanding political reform.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Davadilla keeps lead after penultimate stage
Davadilla keeps lead after penultimate stage MANILA (AP): Filipino Warren Davadilla held his overall lead in the grueling Tour of the Philippines despite a 28th-place showing in yesterday's penultimate leg won by Hong Kong's Wong Kam Po.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Soeharto welcomes thoughts on political reforms
Soeharto welcomes thoughts on political reforms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that he was not opposed to any political reform, and called on the nation to give their thoughts on the subject now.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Student protesters not embracing redicalism, say observers
Student protesters not embracing redicalism, say observers JAKARTA (JP): Reports of violence, the large numbers attending almost daily demonstrations and demands like "total reform" have raised questions about whether students have really become radical.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Malaysia considering action against British newspapers
Malaysia considering action against British newspapers KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia's prime minister said yesterday that the government is considering action against two British newspapers that accused police of drugging Indonesian migrants to deport them.
Sun, 03 May 1998
IKJ students stage artistic demonstration
IKJ students stage artistic demonstration JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian students want to be heard. They want to voice their opinions on the economic crisis. Demonstrations all over the country confirm this, but some academies are dealing with these activities in a different way.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Crisis a blow to Lampung students
Crisis a blow to Lampung students BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung (JP): A lot of elementary and high school students in this southern Sumatra province will soon have to drop out of school because of critical economic situations faced by their parents.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Violence mars demos in Jakarta, Medan
Violence mars demos in Jakarta, Medan JAKARTA (JP): Violence marred student demonstrations here and in the North Sumatra capital of Medan yesterday, leaving dozens of students injured and public property and some vehicles damaged.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Deer slaughter continues in Aceh
Deer slaughter continues in AcehBy Syahruddin Hamzah BANDA ACEH (Antara): Poachers are setting fires to hunt and kill the Timor deer (Cervus timorensis), a protected species, in Cut Nyak Dhien forest park in Mount Seulawah and the Jantho nature reserve in West Aceh.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Redefining teacher, parent roles in childhood schooling
Redefining teacher, parent roles in childhood schooling Sekolah: Mengajar atau Mendidik? (Schools: Instruction or Education?); By J. Drost, SJ; Kanisius in cooperation with Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, 1998; 258 pp + xiii JAKARTA (JP): Instruction rather than education is what parents...
Sun, 03 May 1998
Exploring the history of Indonesian student movements
Exploring the history of Indonesian student movements JAKARTA (JP): When students began to rally in increasing numbers this year, people wondered if they were seeing a repetition of protests in the 1960s.
Sun, 03 May 1998
People extend their support for students' demands for reform
People extend their support for students' demands for reform JAKARTA (JP): Students have constantly claimed their protests speak for the people. But what do the people think? Here are the views of some employees, small traders, executives and others: * Margiyanti (pseudonym), civil staffer at...
Sun, 03 May 1998
RI media greet press freedom day with concern
RI media greet press freedom day with concern JAKARTA (JP): Repression and minimal respect for the journalism profession are among the causes of concern for the Indonesian media as it greets World Press Freedom Day today, according to an observer.
Sun, 03 May 1998
Street singers make up song along the road
Street singers make up song along the road JAKARTA (JP): There are scores of undocumented songs sang by street minstrels. Some of the tunes may be familiar, verses of daily urban scenes may hark to the likes of popular singers Franky Sihalatua and Iwan Fals.
Sat, 02 May 1998
East Timor issue
East Timor issue The article by Dino Patti Djalal, UN statement good deal for RI, April 25, touched on some problems for Indonesian foreign policy with regard to East Timor without addressing the fundamental obstacles which currently prevent a lasting solution to the dispute.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Obuchi to meet Asian leaders
Obuchi to meet Asian leaders BANGKOK (AP): Japanese Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi headed to Thailand yesterday, the first stop on a tour that will also take him to Malaysia and Singapore for talks with regional leaders on ways to ease Asia's economic crisis.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Reform in a constitutional way
Reform in a constitutional wayFrom MerdekaCertain sides say that reform should be constitutional, meaning that reform must be in line with the 1945 Constitution. Some of its articles read as follows:Article 33, paragraph 1: the economy is organized as a joint effort based on the family principle.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Company donates blood, milk
Company donates blood, milk JAKARTA (JP): One hundred employees and executives of electronics company PT Prima Global Elux donated blood Thursday for people suffering from dengue fever.The donation was witnessed by Melanie Wikanta, an Indonesian Red Cross executive, and Fredrik Ramen, the president...
Sat, 02 May 1998
Confiscated boats for migrants
Confiscated boats for migrants SEMARANG, Central Java: The government has agreed to give foreign fishing boats apprehended for violating Indonesian territorial waters to fishermen set for transmigration.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Waitress' death was accident: Kopassus
Waitress' death was accident: Kopassus JAKARTA (JP): The severe chest wound that led to the death of a woman in the Army's special force (Kopassus) headquarters Wednesday was caused by an accident, doctors and officers said yesterday.
Sat, 02 May 1998
1,500 workers go on strike
1,500 workers go on strike TANGERANG (JP): About 1,500 workers of PT Starnesia Garment on the Jatiuwung industrial estate went on strike yesterday, protesting deductions from their salaries and demanding the establishment of a labor union branch and a pay rise.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Power, ful prices to go up on same day
Power, ful prices to go up on same day JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Mines and Energy Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said yesterday the government would raise fuel and electricity prices concurrently.But he refused to reveal when the price increase would be announced.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Farm unites students, soldiers
Farm unites students, soldiers JAKARTA (JP): Soldiers and dozens of students from 25 universities in Greater Jakarta have joined forces to cultivate unused land in Bekasi.The land, acquired mostly by property developers, is being cultivated for people who lost their jobs during the economic crisis.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Veterans backbone of RI's badminton team
Veterans backbone of RI's badminton team JAKARTA (JP): There were no surprises yesterday when Indonesia named veterans to spearhead its teams for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup finals from May 15 to May 24 in Hong Kong.
Sat, 02 May 1998
No more obligations on clove purchases: Official
No more obligations on clove purchases: Official JAKARTA (JP): Cigarettemakers are no longer required to buy cloves from PT Kembang Cengkeh Nasional (KCN) in order to be able to purchase excise stamps from the customs and excise office, a key government official said yesterday.
Sat, 02 May 1998
ABRI to investigate abductions
ABRI to investigate abductions This nation's honor and dignity was dealt a heavy blow by the recent spate of disappearances and the international community has been quick to accuse Indonesian authorities of having no regard for their country's own citizens.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Pasar Jaya in deep water over parking rate hike
Pasar Jaya in deep water over parking rate hike JAKARTA (JP): The municipality is investigating PD Pasar Jaya, the city-owned market management company, for raising parking fees without the governor's approval, a senior official said.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Pastrana beats Roga for title
Pastrana beats Roga for title FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP): Colombia's Mauricio Pastrana successfully defended his International Boxing Federation junior flyweight title with a fourth-round knockout of Indonesia's Anis Roga Thursday night.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 1, 1998: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 600 0 0 AHAP Insurance 500 0 0 Alter Abadi 975 -25 970,500 Alumindo Light Metal 375 0 36,500 Alumindo...
Sat, 02 May 1998
Bali governor off to Washington
Bali governor off to Washington DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Governor Ida Bagus Oka has been invited by the World Bank to attend a discussion on urban development in Washington from May 18 to May 21."This is a good opportunity for us to participate in an international event especially since Bali has been...
Sat, 02 May 1998
Political reforms only 'after 2003'
Political reforms only 'after 2003' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said yesterday that he was all for political and economic reforms but indicated that such reforms should only be implemented after 2003.
Sat, 02 May 1998
RI's crude prices rise
RI's crude prices rise TOKYO (Dow Jones): Unofficial prices for Indonesian crude grades have climbed, putting April prices above March levels, according to industry calculations released yesterday.For most grades, price rises ranged from $0.97 to $1.72 a barrel.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Russian lady dies after fall from 2nd floor of her house
Russian lady dies after fall from 2nd floor of her house JAKARTA (JP): A Russian woman died after falling from a second floor window at her residence on Jl. Rasuna Said, Kav. 10, No. 2, South Jakarta, on Thursday night, police said.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Humpuss starts exploration
Humpuss starts exploration JAKARTA (JP): PT Humpuss Patragas, a technical assistance contractor of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, will soon start oil exploration in Bojonegoro and Tuban, East Java.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Fuad says banking reform implemented rapidly
Fuad says banking reform implemented rapidly GENEVA (Dow Jones): Indonesian Minister of Finance Fuad Bawazier yesterday rejected a recent assessment by rating group Standard & Poor's that the Indonesian government isn't pushing ahead fast enough with its banking sector reforms.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Indonesian Navy to bring home illegal migrants
Indonesian Navy to bring home illegal migrants JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian Navy transportation ship will depart Malaysia on Tuesday to bring home 1,759 illegal migrants.The Tanjung Oisina will depart from Pasir Gudang harbor in Johor Baru, Malaysia, and is scheduled to arrive at Tanjung Perak...
Sat, 02 May 1998
Indonesian debt team to meet creditors in Tokyo
Indonesian debt team to meet creditors in Tokyo JAKARTA (JP): The government-appointed private offshore debt team and international creditor banks will meet in Tokyo on May 7-10 to discuss a broad agreement to restructure the country's huge private debt.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Local academics oppose Soewardi's reelection
Local academics oppose Soewardi's reelection SEMARANG (JP): A group of local academics has rejected outright the proposal to reelect Central Java Governor Soewardi, who was busy yesterday refuting allegations that he set up a team and furnished it with Rp 18 billion (US$2.
Sat, 02 May 1998
Amien Rais 'forced' to talk on East Timor
Amien Rais 'forced' to talk on East Timor WASHINGTON, D.C. (Antara): Moslem scholar Amien Rais has expressed disappointment that the Human Rights Caucus "forced" him to talk on the issue of East Timor before a formal forum without sufficient preparation.